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Rapid Tester

Spectro™ Modular

Measure battery capacity and state of health without lengthy discharge testing. 

Spectro™ Modular uses EIS-based diagnostics to support faster battery decisions across automotive, heavy-duty, military and industrial applications.

One Platform. Multiple Battery Applications.

Choose the Spectro™ Modular configuration that matches your battery voltage, capacity range and application.

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  • For automotive starter-battery testing
  • 12V starter batteries
  • 27.5–125 Ah
  • Rapid capacity assessment
  • Supports service-bay and preventative battery testing

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  • For commercial and heavy-duty starter batteries
  • Higher-capacity starter batteries
  • Commercial vehicle applications
  • Capacity-based battery assessment
  • Supports preventative fleet maintenance

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  • For deep-cycle battery applications
  • 6V batteries
  • Flooded lead acid
  • Capacity-focused testing
  • Applications such as scissor lifts and floor-cleaning equipment

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Why Capacity Matters

Starting Power Is Not An Indicator of a Battery's Health

Traditional tests can indicate whether a battery can crank an engine, but may not reveal how much usable capacity remains. Spectro™ Modular measures capacity to expose deterioration that conventional testing can miss.

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Core Features

Rapid Results

Rapid Results

Results in <30 seconds rather than lengthy discharge testing.

Non-Invasive Testing

Non-Invasive Testing

Assess battery health without cycling the battery or disconnecting from a string.

Capacity Assessment

Capacity Assessment

Go beyond voltage and conventional conductance measurements.

Compact & Handheld

Compact & Handheld

Portable tester connects wirelessly to a phone, tablet or laptop.

Multi-Application

Multi-Application

One device for automotive, heavy-duty, military and industrial applications.

Connected Analytics

Connected Analytics

Store and analyze test results through CadexCloud.

OPEN API

OPEN API

Integrates with OEM warranty, aftermarket, scan-tool and telematics systems.

Multi-Chemistry Support

Multi-Chemistry Support

Supports lead-acid and lithium-ion battery architectures.

‎SAM-20 - Spectro™ APPLICATION MARKETS

Spectro™ Modular supports a broad range of battery applications through SAM-20 — Spectro™ Application Markets, covering deep-cycle, standby, starter, and combined starter/deep-cycle use cases.

Floor Cleaners

Floor Cleaners
Scissor Lifts

Scissor Lifts
Wheelchairs

Wheelchairs
Golf Carts

Golf Carts
Street Signs

Street Signs
Patient Lifts

Patient Lifts

UPS

UPS
BESS

BESS

Backup Power

Backup Power

Emergency Lighting

Emergency Lighting

Cars

Cars
Trucks

Trucks
Armoured Vehicles

Armoured Vehicles
Heavy Duty Machinery

Heavy Duty Machinery
Buses

Buses
Lift gates

Lift gates

Boats

Boats
Recreational Vehicles

Recreational Vehicles

Ambulances

Ambulances

Case Studies

See how organizations improve uptime using condition-based battery maintenance.

How Sunbelt Rentals Reduced Battery Testing From Hours to Seconds

How Sunbelt Rentals Reduced Battery Testing From Hours to Seconds

View our conversation and demonstration of Spectro™ Modular with Brandon Gaunt of Sunbelt Rentals.
How a Commercial Vehicle OEM Standardized Battery Warranty Testing

How a Commercial Vehicle OEM Standardized Battery Warranty Testing

A commercial vehicle OEM made a Cadex Spectro™-based tester an essential dealer tool, adding capacity to standardized battery-warranty decisions.

CONNECTED BATTERY MANAGEMENT

Turn individual battery tests into actionable fleet intelligence.

CadexLink

Connect Spectro™ Modular to a local Windows host for real-time test monitoring, centralized configuration and streamlined charger management. CadexLink helps technicians see test progress, review diagnostics and manage connected equipment at the point of service.

CadexCloud

Extend visibility beyond a single service location with secure, centralized analytics. CadexCloud brings battery test data together across distributed fleets so teams can track Remaining Useful Life, identify trends and make consistent replacement and maintenance decisions.

Connect local service workflows with fleet-wide insight—from the battery being tested to the decisions made across the organization.

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Spectro™ Modular

What's included with a Spectro™ purchase?

  • Spectro™ Modular battery rapid tester
  • One battery matrix of choice
  • 1 m (40 in) test cable with clamps
  • USB-C charging equipment
  • Protective transit case
  • 1 Year Free subscription to CadexCloud

Additional battery matrices and CadexCloud connectivity are available options. Configuration depends on the selected Spectro™ model and application.

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A Cadex specialist can help identify the right Spectro™ configuration, battery matrix and connected workflow for the application.

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EXPLORER
V Range 3-12V nominal 3-48V nominal
Ah 35-150Ah 35-300Ah
RC 84-360 84-720
CCA 1200A 2000A
Frequency 16-2000Hz 0.1-2000Hz
Test Time 30-45 sec 30-180 sec
Test MethodMulti-Model EIS Frequency scan assesses battery capacity and performance; replacement is recommended when capacity is low.
Pass / FailPass provides a grace period until the next service; Fail indicates immediate replacement.
Internal BatteryApprox. 250 tests per charge; stores up to 1,000 test results.
ConnectivityBluetooth or USB to host; Wi-Fi connectivity available through cloud connection.
Test Cable / Charging1 m (40") test cable; internal battery recharges via USB.
Dimensions / Weight182 × 96 × 47 mm (7.16 × 3.78 × 1.85"); 430 g / 0.94 lb; transit case included.
Operating Environment–10°C to +45°C (14°F to 113°F); 10–80% RH.
ComplianceCSA / UL / CE, RoHS, REACH, RED, WEEE, ISTA 3A, IP52 and FCC Type A.
Warranty2-year instrument warranty; cables and clamps: 6 months.

* Battery must have 500µΩ or more of resistance