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Specifications of the Spectro CA-12

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.
Specifications are subject to change.

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Spectro Series Battery Rapid Testers
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Reads capacity, conductivity and state-of-charge without discharging; reduces test time to seconds and finds hidden battery faults.

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