Amprobe BAT-500 Operating Manual
BAT-500
Battery Impedance Tester
Users Manual
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BAT-500
Battery Impedance Tester
Users Manual
July 2009, Rev.1
©2009 Amprobe Test Tools.
All rights reserved. Printed in Taiwan
English
Limited Warranty and Limitation of Liability
Your Amprobe product will be free from defects in material and workmanship for 1 year from the
date of purchase. This warranty does not cover fuses, disposable batteries or damage from accident,
neglect, misuse, alteration, contamination, or abnormal conditions of operation or handling. Resellers
are not authorized to extend any other warranty on Amprobe’s behalf. To obtain service during the
warranty period, return the product with proof of purchase to an authorized Amprobe Test Tools
Service Center or to an Amprobe dealer or distributor. See Repair Section for details. THIS WARRANTY
IS YOUR ONLY REMEDY. ALL OTHER WARRANTIES - WHETHER EXPRESS, IMPLIED OR STAUTORY INCLUDING IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR MERCHANTABILITY,
ARE HEREBY DISCLAIMED. MANUFACTURER SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL, INDIRECT,
INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OR LOSSES, ARISING FROM ANY CAUSE OR THEORY.
Since some states or countries do not allow the exclusion or limitation of an implied warranty or of
incidental or consequential damages, this limitation of liability may not apply to you.
Repair
All test tools returned for warranty or non-warranty repair or for calibration should be accompanied
by the following: your name, company’s name, address, telephone number, and proof of purchase.
Additionally, please include a brief description of the problem or the service requested and include
the test leads with the meter. Non-warranty repair or replacement charges should be remitted in the
form of a check, a money order, credit card with expiration date, or a purchase order made payable to
Amprobe® Test Tools.
In-Warranty Repairs and Replacement – All Countries
Please read the warranty statement and check your battery before requesting repair. During the
warranty period any defective test tool can be returned to your Amprobe® Test Tools distributor
for an exchange for the same or like product. Please check the “Where to Buy” section on www.
amprobe.com for a list of distributors near you. Additionally, in the United States and Canada InWarranty repair and replacement units can also be sent to a Amprobe® Test Tools Service Center
(see address below).
Non-Warranty Repairs and Replacement – US and Canada
Non-warranty repairs in the United States and Canada should be sent to a Amprobe® Test Tools
Service Center. Call Amprobe® Test Tools or inquire at your point of purchase for current repair
and replacement rates.
In USA In Canada
Amprobe Test Tools Amprobe Test Tools
Everett, WA 98203 Mississauga, ON L4Z 1X9
Tel: 877-AMPROBE (267-7623) Tel: 905-890-7600
Non-Warranty Repairs and Replacement – Europe
European non-warranty units can be replaced by your Amprobe® Test Tools distributor for a
nominalv charge. Please check the “Where to Buy” section on www.amprobe.com for a list of
distributors near you.
European Correspondence Address*
Amprobe® Test Tools Europe
In den Engematten 14
79286 Glottertal, Germany
Tel.: +49 (0) 7684 8009 - 0
*(Correspondence only – no repair or replacement available from this address. European
customers please contact your distributor.)
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Battery Impedance Tester
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Battery Impedance Tester
Keys And Input / Output Terminals
POWER key : Power on / off
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READ key :
1) Press
2) Press
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1) Under the manual logging mode, the tester stores each single set of
2) Press and hold
V-RANGE key : Select the voltage range. (4V, 40V)
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HOLD key :
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1) Press HOLD key to freeze or unfreeze the displayed reading.
2) Press and hold HOLD key for 2 seconds to enter the interval time setting
Ω- RANGE key : Select the impedance range. (40mΩ, 400mΩ, 4Ω, 40Ω)
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u REL key :
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1) Press u key to move the cursor to the right.
2) Press REL (Relative) key to zero the reading.
p key : Press p key to increase the displayed value.
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SET key :
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1) Press SET key to switch the comparator mode on or off.
2) Press and hold the SET key for 2 seconds to enter the comparator-
q key : Press q key to decrease the displayed value.
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1) Press t key to move the cursor to the left.
2) Press
RS-232 connector : PC interface connector.
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– Input jack : For connecting with the black test lead plug.
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+ Input jack : For connecting with the red test lead plug.
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key to show the manual logged readings.
READ key again to stop reading.
MEMORY key :
logged reading to the memory by pressing
logging mode. Press again to stop logging.
mode for continuous data logging.
setting mode. Press again to store the setting in memory.
Key :
MEMORY key for 2 seconds to enter continuous
key to turn the beeper on or off.
MEMORY key.
BAT-500
BAT-500
Battery Impedance Tester
Display
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The reading of the measured impedance (High or Low limit of impedance
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on the comparator settings)
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The reading of the measured voltage (High or Low limit of voltage on the
comparator settings)
The assigned number of comparator : 99 sets
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The location for the manual logged data
mΩ The unit of impedance V The unit of voltage
HOLD Hold function
The symbol of beeper COMP.SET Comparator settings
COMP The symbol will appear when the comparator function is ON
DATA
DATA
INTV Interval time settings of continuous datalogging function.
HIGH High limit setting of the comparator impedance & voltage
LOW Low limit setting of the comparator impedance
The symbol will appear when the meter start manual
datalogging function or reading the manual logged data
Memory symbol for continuous datalogging function. The
symbol will flash when each data is stored to the memory.
(1~255 seconds)
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Low-Battery Mark
LEDS Display
BAT-500
Battery Impedance Tester
PASS
(Green LED)
WARNING
(Yellow LED)
FAIL
(Red LED)
These indications will appear when the High and Low comparator limits for
internal impedance and the comparator threshold value for voltage are all set.
To indicate the tested battery complies with the high limit
of comparator.
To indicate that the tested battery is going to deteriorate.
To indicate that the tested battery has deteriorated.
BAT-500
Battery Impedance Tester
CONTENTS
SYMBOLS ...............................................................................................................2
UNPACKING AND INSPECTION .............................................................................2
INTRODUCTION .....................................................................................................3
OPERATION ............................................................................................................3
Preparation ........................................................................................................3
Operation ..........................................................................................................4
Zero Adjust (REL) ...............................................................................................5
Using Comparator function (99 sets) ...............................................................5
Comparator Settings .........................................................................................5
Comparator Tables ............................................................................................6
Start / Stop Controls the Comparator ..............................................................6
Start / stop data logging ...................................................................................7
SPECIFICATION ......................................................................................................8
General Specifications ......................................................................................8
Electrical Specifications .....................................................................................10
MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR ................................................................................11
Battery Check & Replacement ..........................................................................11
RS-232 INTERFACE, SOFTWARE INSTALLATION AND OPERATION
RS-232 WIRING HARDWARE .................................................................................12
RS-232 PROTCODE ................................................................................................13
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS AND SETUP ...........................................................13
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS AND SETUP.............................................................14
COMMUNICATING OPERATION ............................................................................16
RECORD ..................................................................................................................17
DOWNLOAD ..........................................................................................................18
DATA CONVERT .....................................................................................................19
Apply for Excel ..................................................................................................21
Apply for Graph ................................................................................................21
SAMPLING TIME ....................................................................................................21
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SYMBOLS
Caution ! Refer to the
explanation in this Manual
Conforms to relevant
Australian standards.
WARNING!
Do not operate the meter in explosive gas (material), combustible gas
(material) steam or filled with dust.
Complies with European
Directives
Do not dispose of this
product as unsorted
municipal waste
UNPACKING AND INSPECTION
Your shipping carton should include:
1 pcs Battery Impedance Tester
6 pcs AA Size 1.5V Batteries
1 set Test Leads
1 pcs Software CD
1 pcs RS-232 Cable
1 pcs Carrying Case
1 pcs Users Manual
If any of the items are damaged or missing, return the complete package to
the place of purchase for an exchange.
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