Lamar Technologies BETA D-50 User Manual
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4. DETAILED OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
4.3 PREPARATION FOR TESTING
Before starting the discharge test, read the component maintenance manual (CMM) or 
the operating and maintenance manual (OMM) for the specific battery to be tested. 
Ensure that the discharge rate and cutoff voltage from the battery manufacturer are 
followed. 
 
It is recommended that a visual inspection of the battery is carried out in conjunction 
with testing and charging batteries. 
 
 
The battery must be fully charged before testing starts, except for special tests. 
 
WARNING: Always turn off the AC power switch before 
connecting or disconnecting a battery. 
 
NOTE: The test, unless otherwise specified in the 
manufacturer's CMM/OMM, shall be conducted at room 
ambient temperature of 70°F to 85°F (21°C to 29°C). 
A.
SWITCH OFF MAINS POWER
Turn off AC on-off/reset power switch.
B.
TURN DOWN DISCHARGE CUR-
RENT
Repeatedly turn the Ampere Adjust knob fully 
counter-clockwise to set discharge current to 
zero. This prevents excess current, which may be 
too high for the battery, once the battery is 
connected and the discharge test has begun. 
4.4 DISCHARGE TIME
4.4.1 TIMER UNIT SETTING 
The Beta D-50 has a built in timer, allowing discharge time settings from 0 minutes 
to 999.9 minutes. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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