While every effort is made to ensure that the information contained in this manual is accurate
and up-to-date, Cadex Electronics Inc. does not warrant or guarantee the accuracy of the
contents of this manual. Further, Cadex makes no warranties, either expressed or implied, as to
the merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose of the C7000 and C7000ER Battery
Analyzer equipment and/or its documentation.
In no event will Cadex or its officers or employees be responsible for any consequential,
incidental, or indirect damages (including damages for loss of business profits, business
interruption, and the like) arising out of the use or inability to use the C7000 and C7000ER
Battery Analyzer equipment and/or its documentation.
Year 2000 Compliance
All functions and performance of the Cadex C7000 and C7000ER Battery Analyzers are
independent of the date stored in the analyzer. Therefore, all functions and the performance of
the C7000 and C7000ER Battery Analyzers are not affected by dates during and after the year
2000.
Cadex Electronics Inc.
22000 Fraserwood Way
Richmond, British Columbia
Canada V6W 1J6
T el: +1 604 231-7777Fax: +1 604 231-7755
Web: www.cadex.com Email: info@cadex.com
Cadex Electronics Inc. reserves the right to revise this publication and make changes in its
contents without obligation to notify any person of such changes.
Trademark
CADEX is a registered trademark of Cadex Electronics Inc. All other trademarks mentioned
herein are the property of their respective owners.
The Cadex C7000 and C7000ER Battery Analyzers are sophisticated
programmable battery analyzers capable of servicing batteries with different
electrical properties and mechanical dimensions.
Product Features
•Service Nickel Cadmium (NiCd), Nickel-Metal Hydride (NiMH), Sealed Lead
Acid (SLA) and Lithium Ion (Li-Ion). The C7000 and C7000ER are also
capable of supporting Smart Batteries based on the ‘single wire’ and SMBus
system.
•Operate each station simultaneously and independently of each other.
•Support over 600interchangeable battery adapters for easy interface with
most commercially available battery models.
•The battery adapter contains the battery configuration code, also know as
C-Code
serving the battery . Each adapter contains 10 C-Codes to accommodate
different batteries in the same product family.
, which automatically sets the analyzer to the correct parameters for
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Overview
•Offer a variety of programs for battery services: 3 Basic Programs (Auto,
Charge, Prime), 6 Specialty Programs and 4 user-programmable Custom
Programs.
•Easy to use menu-driven interface, plain English messages and status lights.
•Produce Service Reports and Battery Labels.
•Support fleet management. Support bar code entry , print Bar Code Labels
and Battery Labels, and produce a range of reports.
•Can be networked for automated battery maintenance with BatteryShop™.
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What’s New in the C7000 V3.5 firmware
At Cadex, it is our goal to continue to listen to feedback and suggestions from
customers, and improve our products. Below is a list of product enhancements:
Version New Features/Changes
3.5 Runtime program
Support for BatteryShop 3.0
Definable Resistance Threshold in OhmTest
Recognition of 16Kb Battery Adapters
Improved NiMH charge algorithm
Reorganized programs, separated Basi c and Specialty Programs
4 additional Custom Programs
Improved user interface
3.4 Sup po rt fo r B a tte ryS hop
General updates
3.3 Improved OhmTest
Incorporation of OhmTest into the Auto, Pri me and Charge programs
Automatic identification of battery parameters through Battery Adapters
3.2 OhmTe st to test battery internal resistance in 5 seconds
Support for label printer
Temperature sensor to improve safety
Display of battery model numbers
Improved NiMH charge algorithm
Improved bar code
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Firmware Upgrade: Resetting the System
If you are upgrading the analyzer firmware to V3.5 from an older version, you
need to reset the system to the factory defaults to erase the old system
parameters.
Some of the parameters that are reset include:
•OhmTest, Runtime, Self-Discharge, Life-Cycling and Custom Programs
•Battery Startup settings
•Parallel Port Device to Printer
•Serial Port Device to LabelMaker
•Voltage Display to Volts/Cell
•Number of batteries serviced (Service Counter) to 0
!Press and release the Alt key , then press 0.
Note that this function also serves as a general system reboot.
Overview 1
Connecting to BatteryShop™
BatteryShop™ is a powerful Windows-based battery management tool that
allows automation of the C7000 and C7000ER functions to increase productivity .
•Provides control and monitoring of large scale battery services by
connecting up to 120 analyzers to service 480 batteries simultaneously.
•Contains a database of over 2000 battery models that provides easy
access to C-Code settings and other information. Even a novice user can
perform a variety of tests and programs.
Refer to
the analyzer for BatteryShop.
To find out how BatteryShop can enhance your battery maintenance system,
contact Cadex.
Serial and Parallel Device Settings
or BatteryShop Help on preparing
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Peripherals
The C7000 and C7000ER support the following peripherals to maximize performance:
•Epson compatible dot-matrix printer to print reports.
•Label Printer to print labels. The DYMO LabelWriter SE300 is recommended.
For more information on label printers, contact Cadex or DYMO-CoStar.
•Bar Code Scanner to scan bar-coded labels. The bar code scanner is included
with the purchase of the OP-72 option board.
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Contents of Box
The Cadex C7000/C7000ER Battery Analyzer package includes:
•1 C7000/C7000ER Battery Analyzer
•1 IEC320 Power Cord (C7000-1 only)
•1 User’s Manual
About this Manual
The C7000 & C7000ER Battery Analyzer User’s Manual contains the concept,
procedures, and information that is necessary to operate the analyzer.
Information that, if ignored, can result i n damage to
the C70 00/C7000ER Battery Analyzer, Ba ttery
Ad a p te r s o r the b a tte r y.
Shock Hazard.
Explosion Hazard.
Abbreviations and Acronyms
Abbreviation Name or Term
AWG American Wire Gauge. A U.S. wire size standard.
BMS Ba tte r y Mainte nanc e S ys te m.
LCD Liquid Crystal Display. Referred to as Display.
LED Li ght Emitting Diode. Referred to as Light.
Li-Ion Lithi um-Ion battery chemistry.
NiCd Nickel Cadmium battery chemistry.
NiMH Nickel-Metal Hydride battery chemistry.
OEM Ori ginal Equipment Manufacturer.
RF Rad i o F re q uency.
P/N Part Number.
SLA S ealed Lead Aci d battery chemistry.
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Commonly Used Terms
Term Explanation
Ampere Hour (Ah) Battery capacity or rating. A battery that provides a
current of 1 ampere for 1 hour i s rated at 1Ah.
Getting Started 2
Configuration Code
(C-Code)
C-Rate Unit by which charge and discharge times are scaled.
Intrinsic a lly Sa fe (I/S) Ba tte ry wi th bui lt- i n sa fe ty pro te ctio n ci r cui try. The s e
Recondition A deep discharge below 1.0V/Cell with a controlled
Residual Capacity C harge capacity remaining in the battery when inserted in
Smart Battery Battery equipped with specialized circuitry that can
Target Capacity The battery cap acity benchmark for pass/fail set by the
Battery parameters stored in B attery A dapters to servi ce
a b atte r y. Re fe r to Battery C on figuration/C-Codes.
For example, a battery rated at 1000mAh provides
1000mA for 1 hour if discharged at 1C. A discharge of
1C draws a current equal to the rated capacity. The same
battery discharged at 0.5C would provi de 500mA for two
hours.
batteries are primarily used in explosive environments.
current. Recondition helps to revert large crystals as a
result of memory to small desi rable sizes, often restoring
the battery to its full capaci ty. Applies to NiCd and NiMH
only.
an analyzer.
communicate with an analyzer and provide battery
information.
user.
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Operating Principles
Components
Component Function
Battery Stations Take Battery Adapter.
Prog Key Access servi ce programs and Target Capacity.
Print Key Print labels and reports.
CCode Key A c c es s b atte ry pa ra me te rs.
Esc
ENTER Key Save settings and start servi ci ng.
Ventilation Grill
Battery Stations
Prog Key
Print Key
CCode Key
Esc Key
Fn Key
Station
Keys
LCD
LED
Indicators
Numeric
Keypad
Menu Key
Alt Key
ENTER Key
Key Exit menus or cancel changes.
Fn Key Shortcuts to common functions when pressed with a second
key.
Alt Key Reset to factory defaults when pressed with the 0 ke y a fte r
a firmware upgrade or as a general system reboot.
Menu Key Acc ess menu.
Numeric Keypad Enter numeric parameter settings.
LED Indicators Provide current status of batterie s in service. Activated
LCD Vi ew status for each station and detailed servi ce
Station Keys V iew C-Codes, details of a service, or as cursor keys in
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when a service starts.
information.
editing mode.
Option Boards
All models of the C7000 and the C7000ER come with a RS-232 Serial Port that
connects to a label printer or to BatteryShop. There are 2 option boards, OP-70 and
OP-72, that can be purchased for additional support. (The C7000ER is already
equipped with the OP-70 option board.) The option board sticker is at the back of
the analyzer. The option board configuration is also displayed during start-up.
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Power Input
(ER model on side panel)
Input Fuse Drawer
Fan OutletRS-232 Serial PortOn/Off Switch
Note that the option board is blank unless purchased.
5-pin DIN Bar Code Wand
RS-485 Ports (Not Used)
Parallel Printer Port
Components
•Parallel Printer Port: connects to a parallel printer. Refer to
on how to set up the parallel port device settings.
•Battery Backup RAM: retains test data on power interruption, resumes
service when power is restored, and retains dates and time.
•Bar Code Wand: reads bar-coded labels.
OP-70OP-72
System Setup
Option Board
Parallel Port
Battery Backup RAM
Bar Code WandNot Activated
Y ou can upgrade your standard analyzer to OP-70 or OP-72. Contact Cadex for
upgrade information.
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Battery Adapters
Adapters are designed to fit specific battery types and shapes. The snap lock latch
allows easy insertion and removal.
There are 3 types of battery adapters:
Adapter Type D escription
Custom Adapters Accommodate any specifi c battery shape.
There are over 600 Custom Adapters available.
Dual-station
Custom Adapters
Smart Cable Adapters
(Universal Adapters)
Designed to handle dual packs that contain 2
separate battery systems.
Used when a Custom Adapter for a battery is
not available. Alligator clips attach to positive
and negative terminals.
Custom Adapter
Smart Cable Adapter
(Universal Adapter)
Dual-station
Custom Adapter
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Operating Principles 3
Each adapter contains up to 10 battery parameters (C-Codes) for optimal battery
services. Once the adapter is inserted, the battery station receiving the adapter
automatically chooses the last selected C-Code as the active C-Code.
Note that Smart Cable Adapters need to be programmed, and the user must enter
the correct C-Code settings for the battery to be serviced. Refer to
C-Codes
For Li-Ion batteries of greater than 7.2V (2 cells), a custom designed
adapter is strongly recommended.
Cadex continuously designs adapters for new battery models and also designs
custom adapters for a nominal fee. Please contact Cadex for a current adapter
catalog or download a copy from our Web site, www.cadex.com.
Special Handling Tip for Smart Cable Adapters
!Insert a battery only when the Smart Cable Adapter is inserted into the
for more information.
station. Likewise, do not remove the adapter before the battery is removed.
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User Interface
Display
••
•Global Display: provides status information of stations and batteries in service
••
at a glance.
Adapter insertedAdapter not inserted
EMPTY EMPTY NO ADAPT NO ADAPT
EMPTY EMPTY NO ADAPT NO ADAPT
EMPTY EMPTY NO ADAPT NO ADAPT EMPTY EMPTY NO ADAPT NO ADAPT
Auto Charge
Auto Charge
Auto Charge Auto Charge
CHARGE EMPTY NO ADAPT NO ADAPT
CHARGE EMPTY NO ADAPT NO ADAPT
CHARGE EMPTY NO ADAPT NO ADAPT CHARGE EMPTY NO ADAPT NO ADAPT
1.35V Charge
1.35V Charge
1.35V Charge 1.35V Charge
••
•Detailed Display: provides detailed information about the battery service or
••
station
in Station 1, the following is displayed when the S1 key is pressed:
Program
Process
Voltage/Current
when the appropriate station key is pressed
. For example, during a service
Station
Process
S1 CHARGING
S1 CHARGING
S1 CHARGINGS1 CHARGING
1.35V/Cell 1006mA 233m
1.35V/Cell 1006mA 233m
1.35V/Cell 1006mA 233m 1.35V/Cell 1006mA 233m
Average Cell VoltageResistance
Charge/Discharge Current
Pressing the station key again will give additional details such as warning codes,
cycles and program phases.
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32
32
ΩΩΩΩ
32 32
oooo
C 1:05
C 1:05
C 1:05C 1:05
Temperature
Program Duration (hh:mm)
Operating Principles 3
••
•Menu Display: provides access to various functions of the analyzer when
••
the Menu key is pressed.
Time
MAIN MENU 17:52:55
MAIN MENU 17:52:55
MAIN MENU 17:52:55 MAIN MENU 17:52:55
System Security
System Security
System SecuritySystem Security
! Use the
!!
!(S1) and
!!
""
"(S2) keys to scroll through the menu and press
""
ENTER when the desired function is displayed. For example, you will see
the following if System Security is selected:
SYSTEM SECURITY 17:53:10
SYSTEM SECURITY 17:53:10
SYSTEM SECURITY 17:53:10 SYSTEM SECURITY 17:53:10
Set Security
Set Security
Set SecuritySet Security
System Security
feature
Menu
See
for the overview of the functions.
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Menu
The menu-driven interface allows access to the various functions of the analyzer. Refer
to the individual functions for details and instructions.
Menu
SYSTEM
SECURITY
S2S1
SYSTEM
SETUP
S2S1
PRINT
UTILITIES
S2S1
EVENT LOG
ENTER
ENTER
ENTER
ENTER
S1, S2
ENTER
Esc
to exit.
Set Security
Change Password
Remove Security
Date/Time
Battery Startup
Program Settings
Company Name
Calibration
Output Devices
Sound Control
Voltage Display
Battery Service Report
Battery Label
Bar-Code Label
System Setup Report
Auto-Print
OhmTest
Runtime
Self-Discharge
Life-Cycling
Discharge Only
Extended Prime
Custom 1
Custom 2
Custom 3
Custom 4
BASIC PROGRAMS
Voltage Calibration
Station Calibration
Serial Port Device
Serial Port Settings
Parallel Port Device
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BatteryShop
Commands
Operation Principles 3
To Press
Se le ct a value
S c r ol l t hr ough m enu
!!
! (S1) or
!!
##
#
(S3) or
##
""
" (S2), then ENTER
""
$$
$
(S4)
$$
levels o r fie ld s
""
Print a report or label*
Station key, Print,
!!
" or
! (to select format), then
""
!!
ENTER
Discard changes or
Esc
go back in menu
*Y ou can also print a report or label using the menu. Refer to
.
Label
Function Keys
Press To
Fn-5
View number of batteries serviced
Fn-7 Vi ew firmware version
Fn-8
Calibrate adapter/station*
Printing Report or
*Y ou can also calibrate adapter/station using the menu. Refer to
Station
.
Calibrating
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Lights (LEDs)
Light StatusExplanation
RUN (Yellow) onService completed.
READY (Green) onService in progress.
flashingCold b a ttery. Servic e re s umes when batte ry
warms up (Cod e 1 2).
FAIL (Red) onBattery failed.
flashingHot battery. Service resumes when battery cools
down (Code 13).
All flashing
randomly
System failed. Turn off the analyzer and turn it
back on. Contact Cadex if the condition
persists.
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Basic Battery Service
This section covers the basic general procedures on how to service a battery.
1.T urn the power on and insert the Battery Adapter into a station.
! Slide the lower front part of the adapter into the station towards the display.
Press the back end down to close the snap lock with a click.
For example, if you insert the adapter in Station 1, the following is displayed:
Adapter insertedNo Adapter inserted
EMPTY NO ADAPT NO ADAPT NO ADAPT
EMPTY NO ADAPT NO ADAPT NO ADAPT
EMPTY NO ADAPT NO ADAPT NO ADAPT EMPTY NO ADAPT NO ADAPT NO ADAPT
Auto
Auto
Auto Auto
Program
2.Insert the battery into the adapter. The following message appears on the
display when the battery is detected:
S1 Press ENTER and verify settings,
S1 Press ENTER and verify settings,
S1 Press ENTER and verify settings,S1 Press ENTER and verify settings,
then ENTER again to START
then ENTER again to START
then ENTER again to START then ENTER again to START
4
Warning: Make sure that the battery contacts are clean before inserting
the battery. Otherwise melting can occur. To clean the battery contacts,
use a lint-free cotton swab dipped in 100% Isopropyl Alcohol.
3.View the battery configurations (C-Codes) by pressing the ENTER key.
Nominal Voltage
Battery Chemistry
****
S1
S1
C4
C4 NiMH 6.00V, 500mAh, Auto
S1S1
Station, C-Code
Refer to
NiMH 6.00V, 500mAh, Auto
C4C4
NiMH 6.00V, 500mAh, Auto NiMH 6.00V, 500mAh, Auto
Press [CCode] to Edit
Press [CCode] to Edit
Press [CCode] to Edit Press [CCode] to Edit
Battery Configuration/C-Codes
Capacity
• If the active C-Code (indicated by the “
for details on C-Codes.
!!
!”) is correct, proceed to step 7
!!
Program Setting
to start service.
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4.Select the correct C-Code.
""
! Use the
adapter, then press ENTER when the correct C-Code is displayed.
"
(S2) and
""
!!
!
(S1) keys to scroll through the available C-Codes in the
!!
! Press ENTER again to confirm the selection. The selected C-Code now
!!
becomes active, indicated by the “
If a Smart Cable Adapter is first used, create a custom C-Code:
!”.
!!
! Press CCode.
! Use the
Advance or go back using the
""
" (S2) and
""
! Press ENTER and select Yes. Now you can proceed to step
Refer to
Warning: Always use the correct C-Code, especially the correct chemistry.
Failure to do so may cause damage to the battery, fire or explosion.
5.Select program. (Refer to
and their uses.)
Battery Configuration/C-Codes
!!
! (S1) keys to select or the keypad to enter the settings.
!!
$$
$ (S4) and
$$
Battery Service Programs
##
# (S3) keys.
##
7 to start service.
to add or edit C-Codes.
for the various programs
! Press the PROG key.
! Use the
press ENTER when the desired program is displayed.
""
" (S2) and
""
!!
! (S1) keys to scroll through the available programs, then
!!
! Press ENTER to confirm the selection. To cancel, press Esc.
6.Verify the settings again after pressing ENTER.
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7.Start service by pressing ENTER.
The analyzer will now proceed through the instructions in the selected
program. The display and lights show the status of the process:
Status
DISCHARGE NO ADAPT NO ADAPT NO ADAPT
DISCHARGE NO ADAPT NO ADAPT NO ADAPT
DISCHARGE NO ADAPT NO ADAPT NO ADAPTDISCHARGE NO ADAPT NO ADAPT NO ADAPT
-592mA
-592mA
-592mA -592mA
Current / Voltage (mV)
! T o view details, press the station key .
S1 DISCHARGING CAP:0%
S1 DISCHARGING CAP:0%
S1 DISCHARGING CAP:0%S1 DISCHARGING CAP:0%
1.28V/Cell -592mA N/Am
1.28V/Cell -592mA N/Am
1.28V/Cell -592mA N/Am 1.28V/Cell -592mA N/Am
N/A
N/A
ΩΩΩΩ
N/A N/A
8.Service is complete.
READY NO ADAPT NO ADAPT NO ADAPT
READY NO ADAPT NO ADAPT NO ADAPT
READY NO ADAPT NO ADAPT NO ADAPT READY NO ADAPT NO ADAPT NO ADAPT
620mA
620mA
620mA 620mA
oooo
C 0:02
C 0:02
C 0:02C 0:02
Basic Battery Ser vice 4
! T o view details, press the station key
.
! T o remove the adapter , press the latch-bar behind the label and lift the
adapter upwards.
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Servicing Batteries with Bar Code
This applies when the analyzer is equipped with the OP-72 option board which supports
a bar code reader.
1.Print Bar Code Labels: one with Battery ID, one with C-Code. (Refer to
Utilities
2.Place the labels onto the battery.
3.With the Battery Adapter inserted, select the station by pressing the station key .
4.Scan the Battery ID.
5.Scan the C-Code.
6.When the READY (green) light flashes, insert the battery and press ENTER to
start service.
Note that the active C-Code displayed is
adapter reserved for bar code entries.
for detailed procedures.)
C11
, a read-only position in the
Print
20C7000 & 7000ER Battery Analyzer V3.5
The Cadex analyzer can be programmed with any combination of service functions
to suit special battery needs. The 10 pre-programmed service programs combine
discharge, charge, recondition, and resistance test to achieve results as required.
Basic Programs
The basic programs include Auto, Charge and Prime. Each program performs
functions for different purposes:
FunctionUse
5
Battery Service Programs
Auto Exer cis e s b a t te rie s to m a i nta in
optimum performance. If the Target
Capacity cannot be reached,
recondition is applied.
Charge Applies fast charge. No capacity
readings are taken and no di scharge
is applied.
Prime Repeatedly cycles battery until
maximum capacity is reached. If
capacity i mprovement is more than 5%
over previous reading, an additio nal
cycle is applied.
*
If the voltage drops below the level required by the processor within the
Smart Battery, information can be lost. In some cases, this can cause the
battery to become non-operative.
Restore batteries affected by "memory".
Routi ne b a tte ry ma inte nanc e .
Identify marginally performing batteries.
S e rvice bat t e r ie s in unk nown c ondit ion.
Veri f y ba tte r y co nd i tio n fo r wa rra nty
claim.
Fast charge.
Topping up of partially discharged or
partially used batteries.
Prepare new batteries for field use.
Condition batteries that have been in
storage. Warning: Do not store Smart
Batteries in discharged state.*
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Specialty Programs
Specialty programs include OhmTest, Runtime, Self-Discharge, Life-Cycling,
Discharge Only, Extended Prime, and 4 programmable Custom Programs.
FunctionUse
OhmTestTests internal resistance against the
user definable Resistance Threshold.
Passes or Fails the battery.
Runtime Measures length of time a battery can
provide a given current and remain
above its End of Voltage. Runti me
Cycles are editable.
Self-
Discharge
Life-
Cycling
Discharge
Only
Reads fully charged battery capacity,
recharges and reads the capacity
again after a user definable wait
period. If the second reading is lower
by 30% or more, the battery is failed.
C o ntinuo us ly c yc le s b atter y unti l
capacity drops below Target Capacity.
Displays initial and final capacity,
OhmTest result and self discharge
readings (if self discharge is included).
Discharges a battery to its End of
Discharge voltage.
Check if the battery is in good condi tion.
De t e rmine if the ba tte ry re q ui r e s to b e
further analyzed.
Tests runtime of batteries for wireless
communicatio ns equipment.
Identify high self discharge on batteries
that otherwise may have good ca pacity
readings.
Veri f y ba tte r y li fe c ycle .
Esti ma te p erfo rmance ti me .
Determine residual capacity of battery.
Prepare batteries for storage. Warning:
Do not store Smart Batteries in
discharged state (See * on p.21)
Determine battery performance under
load.
Extended
Prime
Custom
1, 2, 3, 4
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Applies a 16 hour trickle charge,
followed by cycling to obtain peak
capaci ty.
Fully programmable by the user. See
Custom Programs.
Recommended for new batteries or
batteries i n extended storage.
Accommodate special needs.
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