Amprobe BAT-500 Specifications

Data Sheet

BAT-500

Battery Capacity Tester

Quick and accurate battery testing without taking the batteries
off line. Comparator function with pass/fail indication speeds
testing of batteries up to 500Ah. Typical applications include but
are not limited to power back-up and UPS systems.

n Tests battery capacity to calculate its true life

n Works with most batteries, compact storage batteries, alkaline

and lead-acid up to 500Ah

n Resistance measurement up to 40 ohms, and voltage up to 40V

n Tests are performed without shutting down a battery

n Simultaneously measure battery resistance and voltage

n Comparator function to quickly access conditions as Pass,

Warning, or Fail

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charges.

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n 99 memory locations to store results with read function

n Compact and lightweight

n RS232 PC Interface to download testing results to a PC for

trending/life cycle analysis

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BAT-500 Battery Capacity Tester

Data Sheet

Specifications

Battery Types Tested Compact storage batteries, Alkaline, Nickel-Metal Hydride (NiMH), Nickel-Cadmium (NiCd),

Lithium-ion (Li-ion) and lead-acid batteries

Battery Capacity 0 to 500AH
Impedance Measurement Range 40mΩ, 400mΩ, 4Ω, 40Ω

Resolution 10μΩ, 100μΩ, 1mΩ, 10mΩ
Accuracy ±(1%reading ±10digits)
Open Circuit Voltage 3.5Vpp max
Measurement Current 25mA approx., 2.5mA approx., 250μA approx., 25μA approx
Measuring current Frequency 1KHz ±10%

Voltage Measurement Range 4V, 40V

Resolution 1mV, 10mV

Accuracy ±(0.1% rdg ±6 digits)
Data Memory 500 data sets
Continuous Data Memory 9600 data sets (only use PC download)
Comparator
Setting Resistance upper and lower limits and voltage throughold point
Number Of Comparator Settings 99 sets of values
Operating Environment 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F) , 80%RH or less, non-condensing
Maximum Input Voltage 50 VDC
Power Supply or AC Adapter Six size AA 1.5V
Battery Life 7 hours approx
Weight Approx. 500g (1.1 lb) including batteries
Dimensions Approx 250(L) × 100(W) × 45(H)mm (9.8 x 39.4 x 1.8 in)
Accessories Instruction manual, Batteries, Test probe, Software, RS232 cable

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