Infratek 23 DC Source Tester Testing batteries. Software. Specification. Printer.

• Tests: Stationary, Car and Traction Batteries 0.5 up to 2000Ah.
• Tests batteries up to 120V.
• Data storage and RS-232, Printer, Software.
• Fully isolated RS232: 300V CAT II.
• Lightweight, portable design. Only 400gr - less than 1lb.
• Battery voltage and internal resistance tested in less then 1 sec.
• ±1 digit measurement repeatability
• Can store and retrieve up to 500 measurement sets for ISO9000 program.
• Simple to operate - no zeroing, no buttons to push when in auto-mode.
• 30A load test for car batteries.

The Infratek 23 DC Source Tester simultaneously measures battery voltage Ub and internal resistance Ri. The sophisticated electronics used in this tester yield measurements-in less than 1 second. Measurements are repeated within 1 digit even when batteries are being charged. This is a prerequisite to detect long term deviations and capacitance deterioration on stationary batteries. Infratek offers three ways to test stationary batteries. These tests yield information to decide, on site, whether a-battery should be replaced or not. You can store and retrieve data for your ISO 9000 Quality Assurance System. The lightweight and small tester is simple to operate with only three controls, no zeroing and no adjusting is needed.

The Infratek 23 DC Source Tester is also available as a unique car battery tester. The two step test is done at no load and at a 30A load. Car electronics do not have to be disconnected. Deteriorated batteries are easily spotted and are graded GOOD, FAIR, or FAIL. Test results can be printed.
 

There are 3 possible test methods:

Method 1:

Use the Infratek 23 DC Source Tester and a label printer. Every battery has its individual reference values printed on a label which is attached to the battery. Every year maintenance measurements are made and a new label is put on top of the label of the previous year. The user can set its own limits for the increase of RI In general limits of 30% to 40% increase are applied. When these limits are reached the battery cell or module is replaced.

 

This test method is reliable and efficient at the same time. Stationary batteries are being charged constantly and therefore RI is measured under the same condition from year to year. An increase of RI of 30% indicates approximate 30% loss of battery capacity. The measured values are also stored in the tester and can be transferred to a PC file for maintenance.

Method 2:

Use the Infratek 23 DC Source Tester, The Infratek PC software, a RS-232 Interface cable (max. 15m) and a notebook computer. Every battery block is labeled N=001 to N=xxx. A 120V back-up system, for example contains 10 battery blocks of 12V each. In this case the blocks are numbered N=1 to N=12.

 

The testing proceeds as follows: Select the file with the reference values for this particular battery system.

Connect the RS232 interface cable and start measurement with block N=1. The measured values are transferred to the notebook. The measurement is right away compared to the reference value of this block. When limits are exceeded the maintenance person is alerted. When finished there is a total picture as well as a record of data.

Method 3:

In this test method, data are not directly transferred to the notebook. The measurements are first stored in nonvolatile memory of the tester under N=1 to N=xxx (max. 500). When the testing is finished the data are read into a notebook on-site or are transferred to a PC in the office. The supplied software gives quick answers.

The Infratek 23 DC Source Tester can store up to 500 values of battery blocks or cells. This will be enough storage even for large systems.

The BatAlarm program is an extremely helpful tool for your ad hoc decisions in battery management. Simply connect the DC23 Battery Tester with a serial cable  to your host PC, select the reference file with the origin battery data and compare your actual measurements with the file values. The result is an immediate indication over the battery status. The two indicators (Green =GOOD, Red = FAIL) gives you a fast indication over the battery status.
The BatAnalyze tool gives you a fast overview between two measurement files. The result signs show, ordered by the battery number, GOOD with a green and FAIL with a red indicator. Just follow the instructions step by step and you'll be informed suddenly about the status of your battery system. With the tolerance fields you set your own battery fail criteria.
The BatHandler program is a virtual Infratek DC23 instrument. With this program you are able to trigger battery measurements from your PC. To trig a measurement for example just select "Trig measurement" and press the START  button. If you are going to read out the stored values from the DC23 Battery Tester choose "Read / save", set your desired battery numbers at the Start/End fields (max. 1 to 500) and press START. The data is in a MS EXCEL compatible form.

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Last modified November 1999.