Specifications of the Spectro CA-12
Specifications are subject to change.
| Application | Non-invasive portable rapid-tester of lead acid batteries. |
| Method | Multi-model electrochemical impedance spectroscopy; the 24 excitation frequencies range from 20-2000 Hertz. The injected sinusoidal signals are regulated at 10mV. |
| Matrix | Battery specific reference matrices services a given battery type or battery group; unit has provision to store 5 matrices (additional matrices can be stored in PC-Companion software]. Matrices can be developed by testing battery on site and sending data to Cadex for code assembly. |
| Battery types | Flooded lead-acid Absorbent Glass Mat (AGM) Spirally Wound Valve Regulated Lead Acid (VRLA) |
| Test Results | Battery capacity (RC and Ah) Conductivity (CCA) State-of-charge (%) Voltage (0 – 16V, +/- 50mV) Charger test (taken with various RPM settings) Alternator test (noise content) |
| Operating Range | Capacity: RC 10-165 in minutes (SAE); or 10-120Ah (EN) Conductivity: 200-1000 CCA Settable to SAE, BCI, EN (Europe), DIN, JIS (Japan) |
| Test Conditions | Battery must have 50-100% state-of-charge at 0 to 40C (32 to 104F). |
| Test Time | Approximately 30 seconds |
| Power Source | Internal lithium-ion battery provides 50 full tests per charge; on-screen charge indicator; auto shut-off; 3-hour charge time. Includes AC adapter for global voltages. |
| Languages | Set to English. German, French and Spanish are downloadable from PC-Companion software provided. |
| Display | Graphic LCD 128 x 64, backlit |
| Physical | Drop-resistant ABS housing with rubber over-molds to absorb shocks. Dimensions: 172 mm (6.75") x 248 mm (9.76") x 60.5 mm (2.38"); Weight: (1.10 kg (2.45 lbs) |
| Battery Cable | 1.8 m (72”), removable, four-wire measurement, temperature sensor in clamp adjusts instrument to adverse temperature conditions, factory calibrated, provision for field calibration. |
| Data Ports | RS232 port, allows field updates through PC; Infrared port for printer |
| Environmental | Operating temp: 0 to 40C (32 to 104F); Storage temp: -20C to 70C (-4 to 158F) |
| Approvals | UL3101, CSA 1010, EN61010 EMI/EMC: FCC part 15 Class A, EN55011 Level A, EN61000-6-3:2001 for EMC |
| Warranty | Cadex warrants the instrument against defective materials and workmanship for a period of one (1) year from the original purchase date. |
Reads capacity, conductivity and state-of-charge without discharging; reduces test time to seconds and finds hidden battery faults.
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