Alpha Technologies Celltron Essential CTE-1200 AT; CTE-2200 AT; CTE-3200 AT - Manual (Page 8)

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Chapter 1: Description
The Celltron Essential is a stationary battery string analyzer that measures the conductance and
voltage of individual strings of three-cell (6 V) and six-cell (12 V) stationary, lead-acid jars to help
identify those that:
• Are good
• Are serviceable
• Need to be replaced
Specifications
Measurements
The analyzer measures the status of a jar in voltage and conductance values. It displays conductance
values in siemens (S). Ampere hours (Ah) are a typical measurement of jar capacity; however, they
are difficult to measure without knowing the load to which the jars supply power.
Midtronics recommends that you use a reference value to compare the conductance value to the test
results. A reference value is a typical conductance value for the type of jars you are testing. For more
information about determining a reference value, refer to “Chapter 2: Pre-testing.”
Test capability
The analyzer tests jars that are providing power to a load (in-service) or those that are not providing
power (not in-service).
Test range
The analyzer has an operating range of 0 to 9999 S. This range includes jars that have about 5 to 2400
Ah of reserve capacity .
Data storage
The analyzer has 12 site partitions for storing data. Each site partition holds data for 4 battery strings
within the site.