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Chapter 1: Introduction
This manual provides operating instructions for the Midtronics Celltron
®
ULTRA Universal Stationary
Battery Analyzer. The instructions will help you to properly con
fi
gure the analyzer, select test
parameters, conduct tests, and manage data. It also provides information on product maintenance,
warranty, and service.
NOTE:
The analyzer and manual use the word “jar” when referring to a monobloc, which can
contain 1 to 8 cells.
Safety
IMPORTANT:
Read this instruction manual before using the analyzer.
WARNING:
To avoid electric shock when testing jars, follow your company’s safety practices
and these guidelines:
• Wear safety glasses or a face shield.
• Wear protective rubber gloves.
• Wear a protective apron or shop coat.
• Perform service work only for which you have been trained.
• Do not disconnect the battery cables from power systems during the test without
authorization.
• Do not place yourself in an electrical circuit.
• Avoid simultaneous contact with the jar and with frame racks or hardware that may be
grounded.
• Do not operate the Celltron ULTRA with the battery charger (AC adapter) attached.
• Battery posts, terminals, and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds,
chemicals known to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm.
Wash hands
after handling.
About the analyzer
The Celltron ULTRA performs conductance testing on stationary batteries used in UPS systems,
power utility, and telecommunications industries. Its advanced analysis and data management tools
are designed for universal use in the following applications regardless of con
fi
guration:
UPS Systems, 120, 220/240, 480, 600 volts
Power Utility (Switching, SCADA, etc.)
Telecom OSP, – 48/+24 volts
Telecom Central Of
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ce, – 48/+24 volts
CATV
Chapter 1: Introduction
Celltron ULTRA
