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Operating Instructions
ACT 612
6V/12V Intelligent Battery Tester
Meters Ltd
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+44(0)1744 886660
ACT 612 6V/12V Intelligent Battery Tester
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WARNING: ISOLATE THE BATTERY BEFORE USE
DISCONNECT IMMEDIATELY SHOULD
“POLARITY REVERSED” OR “VOLTAGE TOO HIGH”
WARNINGS LIGHT
WARNING: THE ACT 612 INTELLIGENT BATTERY TESTER IS
DESIGNED TO TEST 6V AND 12V SLA, GEL AND FLOODED
BATTERIES FROM 1.2AH TO 100AH. DAMAGE OR INJURY MAY
RESULT IF CONNECTED TO VOLTAGE ABOVE 15VDC. ISOLATE
BATTERY FROM CHARGE SUPPLY BEFORE TESTING. IF THE ACT 612
IS USED IN A MANNER NOT SPECIFIED BY THE MANUFACTURER,
THE PROTECTION PROVIDED BY THE EQUIPMENT MAY BE
IMPAIRED.
ACT Meters Ltd
The Old Smithy
Church Road
Rainford
Merseyside
WA11 8HD
United Kingdom
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+44(0)1744 886660
US Freecall: 1-877-712-2278
Canadian Freecall: 1-866-921-8888
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Contents
Set the Calibration Control
to the Battery Type Under Test ....................................................... 4
Make the Correct Connection .......................................................... 6
Test Procedure ............................................................................. 7 - 9
Flat Battery Warning ......................................................................... 9
Annual Calibration .......................................................................... 10
Battery Testing Advice .................................................................... 10
CZ Návod k použití ................................................................. 12 - 17
DAN Betjeningsvejledning ................................................... 18 - 23
DUT Gebruiksaanwijzing ....................................................... 24 - 29
DE Bedienungsanleiitung ..................................................... 30 - 25
Product Specications .................................................................... 36
FRENCH, ITALIAN & SPANISH Instructions can be
downloaded from www.actmeters.com
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STEP 1 Set the Calibration Control to the Battery Type
Under Test
+-
0
Ah
◀
TYPE SLA Standby SLA (Sealed Lead Acid)
Normally permanently on charge. Used in standby
applications: alarm systems, power supplies, stair lifts
etc. To measure the Ah capacity available in standby SLA
batteries, adjust the Ah calibration control to the ‘zero’
position as shown. NB: This position is calibrated to
common standby SLA batteries. If required, Ah adjustment can be made to
suit any specic brand. Refer to ‘Calibrating to Non Standard Battery Types’
section for guidance.
TYPE GEL Cyclic GEL (Gelied Electrolyte)
Normally charged then discharged repeatedly. Often
used in mobility scooters and golf trolleys etc. These
batteries are specied GEL technology. If it doesn’t state
‘GEL’ on the battery, it should be tested as a standby
SLA battery as shown. To measure the Ah capacity
available in cyclic GEL technology batteries, adjust the
Ah calibration control to the ‘+’ position shown above.
+-
0
Ah
◀
NB: This position is calibrated to common GEL technology batteries. If
required, Ah adjustment can be made to suit any specic brand. Refer to
‘Calibrating to Non Standard Battery Types’ section for guidance.
WARNING: ISOLATE THE BATTERY BEFORE USE
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Commonly used in motor vehicles and have removable
caps so that you can visually check that the acid/water
level is above the battery plates. To measure the Ah
capacity available in car FLOODED batteries, adjust the
Ah calibration control to the ‘ - ‘ position as shown.
+-
0
Ah
◀
TYPE FLOODED Car FLOODED (Wet Cell)
NB: This position is calibrated to common car FLOODED (WET) batteries. If
required, Ah adjustment can be made to suit any specic brand. Refer to
‘Calibrating to Non Standard Battery Types’ section for guidance.
Calibrating to Non Standard Battery Types
Follow the procedure below:
1. Set Ah calibration to zero position
2. Connect to new fully charged battery
3. Make tight connections RED + BLACK -
4. Record battery voltage reading
5. Press test button (1sec) to obtain Ah capacity
6. Adjust Ah calibration as close as possible to match stated Ah
capacity
7. Repeat test to verify capacity if required
8. Note Ah position to test these types of batteries
ACT 612 6V/12V Intelligent Battery Tester
STEP 2 Make the Correct Connection
Observing polarity, connect the test lead clips exactly as described
for the types of battery terminals shown below, RED+ and
BLACK- WARNING: Maximum input voltage 15VDC. If “POLARITY
REVERSED” or “VOLTAGE TOO HIGH” warnings light, disconnect
immediately.
Grip clips tightly around tab
terminals
CORRECT
Insert clips fully inside
battery terminals
Grip tightly around posts
using internally mounted
spikes
DO NOT connect to high
resistance bolts
INCORRECT
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CORRECT
CORRECT
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STEP 3
Provided there is sucient energy in the battery, the message
‘POWERING UP’ is displayed. During this period, a pulsed load
removes excess surface charge.
STEP 4
The message ‘SET CALIBRATE AS REQUIRED’ reminds you to check
that the Ah Calibration position is correctly adjusted to test the
battery type under test as in Step 1 to Step 3.
POWERING UP..
SET CALIBRATE
AS REQUIRED
<
−−
<
−−
ACT 612 6V/12V Intelligent Battery Tester
STEP 5
When the battery voltage is displayed, record it onto a label for
future reference.
STEP 6
When ready, press and hold the test button (approx 1 second) to
test the Ah capacity available in the battery.
STEP 7
Record the Ah reading obtained onto a label for future reference.
NOTE: Testing batteries above 100Ah will not damage or impair
the ACT 612, but the maximum value displayed will be “OVER
100Ah”.
12.66 VOLTS
PRESS TO TEST
TESTING AH..
7.2Ah
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STEP 8
If required, press the test button again to verify the Ah reading
obtained. NOTE: Ah capacity available is determined by battery
temperature and state of charge.
Recharge or replace when Ah capacity available in the battery
falls below 65% of the stated battery Ah size. Check results
against the table of common battery sizes on the tester to
conrm.
‘FLAT BATTERY’ indicates low battery voltage or Ah capacity.
Recharge or replace the battery and retest.
TEST COMPLETE
FLAT BATTERY
ACT 612 6V/12V Intelligent Battery Tester
Annual Calibration
Like most test equipment, it is important for the ACT 612
Intelligent Battery Tester is calibrated to maintain accuracy. We
recommend calibration to be carried out every 12 months to
ensure general wear and tear does not impair the accuracy of
the ACT 612.
As the manufacturer of the ACT 612, it is critical that our
Intelligent Battery Testers are either sent to us or a calibration
laboratory approved by ACT Meters for annual calibration. For
more information on how to get your ACT 612 calibrated, please
Battery Testing Advice
1. Don’t Buy Flat Batteries
Because SLA batteries normally self discharge at 3% per month,
it is very important to decipher the date of manufacture
code stamped into the battery. This is essential for inventory
rotation and to avoid stocking old discharged batteries. If you
cannot decipher the date code, contact your supplier or battery
manufacturer. Be aware that new batteries can take over 6
months to ship from the manufacturer to the end user.
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