Summary of Contents for Concorde Battery BC-8000
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Page 1: Instruction Manual
BC-8000 BATTERY CAPACITY and DISCHARGE TESTER BATTERY CHARGER and DC POWER SUPPLY INSTRUCTION MANUAL COFKO ELECTRONICS LLC. COPYRIGHT © 2014 P/N 4168-20... -
Page 2: Unpacking
UNPACKING As you unpack your new BC-8000 battery charger and capacity tester, inspect the tester for signs of shipping damage. If shipping damage is present, stop and contact the shipping company for damage claims information. The box should contain the following items: One (1) each-Part no. - Page 3 Adjustable constant current load in 0.1 Ampere increments from 0.5 to 55 Amperes. Adjustable End Point Voltage (EPV). BC Report application will download, save, and print capacity test data from the BC-8000. BC-8000 Discharge Tester: Adjustable constant current load in 0.1 Ampere increments from 0.5 to 55 Amperes.
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
DEEP DISCHARGE RECOVERY (DDR)…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………11 DDR CHARGE DATA DOWNLOAD…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….11 DC POWER SUPPLY MODE…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………12,13 BATTERY DISCHARGE TEST……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..13 BATTERY CAPACITY TEST ............................... 14 BC-8000 REPORT PRINTING ..............................15 BC-8000 CARE ..................................16 BC-8000 CALIBRATION SERVICE ............................16 GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS ..............................17 CAPACITY TESTER .................................. 17 DISCHARGE TESTER ................................ -
Page 5: Revision History
BC Report C/D changed to USB Flash Drive pages 6 and 7 M.C. 02/11/2016 Deep Discharge Recovery Mode added page 11. M.C. 02/11/2016 Deep Discharge Recovery Data Down Load page 11. M.C. 02/11/2016 BC-8000 Configuration added page 8. M.C. Page 4 Manual: BC-8000... -
Page 6: Safety Notes
Understanding how to safely operate the BC-8000 is important. Failure to follow the operation and safety guidelines when using the BC-8000 can result in personal injury to the operator and damage to the BC-8000. Always review the battery manufacturer’s battery charging and capacity testing guidelines before charging or testing batteries. -
Page 7: Bc Report And Real Time Clock Setup
12. DANGER: never connect the BC-8000 to batteries with voltage or capacity currents outside the ratings of the tester. The BC-8000 is designed for 12 and 24 volt batteries. Connecting the BC-8000 to a battery or batteries with improper voltages can permanently damage the BC-8000 and endanger the operator. Any questions about a battery or the BC-8000 ratings, please call (909)705-6267 or E-mail support@cofko.com... -
Page 8: Bc-8000 Operation
ON position, and then plug the USB cable (4161-40) supplied with the BC-8000 into a working USB port on the PC. Now plug the remaining USB cable end into the USB port located on the right side rear of the BC-8000. The PC may respond with an audio sound confirming a device has been found. -
Page 9: Bc-8000 Configuration
2. Plug the male end of the AC power cord into the AC power source. 3. Set the POWER switch to the ON position. The BC-8000 LCD display will flash a message that contains the COFKO web site URL, machine model, and the firmware version. The final message is the MODE? and located below is the current mode selected. -
Page 10: Battery Charging
1. Set the BC-8000 on a stable surface. Connect the AC power cord (4161-10) to the power source. Connect the DC cord (4161-50) to the battery. Set the AC power switch to the ON position. -
Page 11: Battery Charging
999 minutes. Press the NEXT button to advance the display menu. a. The BC-8000 will display CHARGE Step 1 Volts? Use the UP or DOWN button to adjust the value from 3.0 to 36.0 volts. Press the NEXT button to advance the display menu. -
Page 12: Deep Discharge Recovery (Ddr)
(CMM) before using the DDR mode. The BC-8000 DDR will charge the battery using a set routine. The maximum battery charging voltage is set to 36V for a 24V battery or 18V for a 12V battery. The charge amperage applied to the battery will be 1/10 the C1 AMPS entered. -
Page 13: Dc Power Supply Mode
Never leave the BC-8000 unattended while operating in the power supply mode. The BC-8000 Power Supply Mode can be used to supply DC power to batteries that have built in battery chargers and or isolation diodes. Consult the battery manufacturer for proper connections and voltage settings. Always use the correct mating connectors. -
Page 14: Battery Discharge Test
7. To turn the BC-8000 DC output off, push the NEXT button. BATTERY DISCHARGE TEST 1. Set the BC-8000 on a stable surface. Connect the AC power cord (4161-10) to the AC power source. Connect the DC cord (4161-50) to the battery. Set the AC power switch to the ON position. -
Page 15: Battery Capacity Test
C1% reading, battery voltage, flash Testing / EPV voltage setting, and test amperage. Note: While the BC-8000 is testing or at the conclusion of the test, pressing the UP button will display the test run time in minutes. -
Page 16: Bc-8000 Report Printing
5. To print a BC-8000 battery test report that has been already down loaded, use the From Disc function to print the report. The data file uses the file extension tdf. The file name is a combination of battery serial number, date, and time and can be found in the Concorde file located at C:\Concorde\BC-8000. -
Page 17: Bc-8000 Care
BC-8000 CARE Your BC-8000 battery charger and capacity tester should be treated as precision test equipment. Misuse will shorten its ability to perform accurate battery testing. Some simple guidelines of care will insure years of trouble free operation. 1. Do not drop the BC-8000 or expose it to rough handling. -
Page 18: General Specifications
TECHNICAL DATA BC-8000 SPECIFICATIONS: GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS AC Input Voltage 100~264V AC 1 Phase AC Input Frequency 47-63 Hz Case Length 12 in(30.5cm) Case Width 9 in(22.9cm) Case Height 16 in(40.6cm) Weight 19 lbs.(8.62kg) CAPACITY TESTER Minimum Battery Input Voltage 9.0V DC Maximum Battery Input Voltage 28.0V DC... -
Page 19: Battery Charger
STATEMENT OF WARRANTY COFKO ELECTRONICS LLC warrants to the original purchaser (end user) of the BC-8000 that it will be free of defects in workmanship and materials. This warranty is void if COFKO ELECTRONICS LLC finds that the BC-8000 has been subjected to improper care, abnormal operation, or modification. - Page 20 If upon inspection COFKO ELECTRONICS LLC confirms the existence of a defect covered by this warranty, the defect will be corrected by repair or replacement at COFKO ELECTRONICS LLC option. WARRANTY COST: The purchaser must bear the cost of shipping the BC-8000 to COFKO ELECTRONICS LLC as well as the return shipping cost. IMPORTANT WARRANTY LIMITATIONS: 1.
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Page 21: Bc-8000 Notes
BC-8000 NOTES 1. ___________________________________________________________________________ 2. ___________________________________________________________________________ 3. ___________________________________________________________________________ 4. ___________________________________________________________________________ 5. ___________________________________________________________________________ 6. ___________________________________________________________________________ 7. ___________________________________________________________________________ 8. ___________________________________________________________________________ 9. ___________________________________________________________________________ 10. ___________________________________________________________________________ Page 20 Manual: BC-8000... -
Page 22: Certification Of Factory Calibration
THE TESTER STATED ABOVE HAS BEEN CALIBRATED WITH NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF STANDARDS AND TECHNOLOGY (NIST) TRACEABLE EQUIPMENT LISTED ABOVE. DATE MANUFACTURED: ____/____/_______ S/N: ________________________ SIGNATURE: __________________________ ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Date of First Use: ____/____/______ Signature: ________________________ 1. BC-8000 serial number location- Rear of case. Page 21 Manual: BC-8000... -
Page 23: Ce Declaration Of Conformity
Model Number: BC-8000 I the undersigned, hereby declare that the equipment specified above conforms to the above Directive(s) and Standard(s) Place: Riverside, California USA Signature: _________________________ Full Name: Michael Coffman Position: Owner/ Partner DECLARATION OF CONFORMIT Page 22 Manual: BC-8000... -
Page 24: Ce Delcaration Of Conformity
Control & Laboratory Use-Industrial Model Number: BC-8000 I the undersigned, hereby declare that the equipment specified above, conforms to the above Directive(s) and Standard(s). Place: Riverside, California USA Signature: _________________________ Full Name: Michael Coffman Position: Owner/Partner DELCARATION OF CONFORMITY Page 23 Manual: BC-8000... -
Page 25: Certificate Of Conformance
5517 Riverview Dr. City: Riverside State: California Zip Code: 92509 Purchase Order NO: _________________ Part NO: A.P.P.# 4168 Concorde Battery #4168 Manufacturer’s Part NO: BC-8000 Description: Battery Capacity Tester/ Charger Revision NO: _____ Quantity Shipped: ______ Serial NO: Date of Manufacture:...
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