LCD Charge Indicator for Lead-Acid, Lithium and Lithium-Iron-Phosphate Batteries – Blue

Small device with a blue-backlit LCD display, able to show the charge level and charge percentage of a battery

SKU 2846-BLTESTBATTEAN 8219671114028Format: >4S, 3S, 4S, Battery packOutput voltage: 12 Vdc, 24 Vdc, 36 Vdc, 48 Vdc

Description

Keep an easy eye on the charge level of your batteries with this compact and accurate LCD charge indicator.
With its blue backlight, this instrument shows clearly and quickly the charge level and charge percentage of lead-acid (12-60V), lithium-ion (3.7V, 3-15 cells) and lithium-iron-phosphate (3.2V) batteries.

Setting it up is simple: just select the battery type and the number of cells with a handy button.
With flexible display modes, you can choose between alternating readings, automatic switch-off or backlight control to save power.

Compact and light, measuring just 64x25x13 mm, it is the perfect accessory for keeping track of battery condition in any situation.

Technical features
LCD Battery Test - Blu
  • How to use it:Hold down the “Set button” on the back of the instrument and, with the button held down, connect the battery to be tested.Release the button and press it again several times until the type of battery to be tested is shown:
    • “P” for lead-acid batteries,
    • “F” lithium-iron-phosphate batteries,
    • “L” lithium-ion.

    Once the battery type has been chosen, briefly press the “Function button” to select the number of cells, from 1 to 28, then hold the “Function button” for 3 seconds to enter the display mode setting:
    – Select S-1 to show the charge level and charge percentage of a battery alternately every 2 seconds.
    – Select S-2 to switch the display off after 10 seconds.
    – Select S-3 to be able to switch the backlight on and off.
    – S-4 and S-5 are not used.

    When the settings are done, disconnect and reconnect the battery; at that point the display will show the charge percentage and level.

Technical details

Operating voltage 8 to 60 VDC
Consumption 6 mA – 120 μA max in standby
Batteries supported lead-acid, lithium-ion (3.7 volt), lithium-iron-phosphate (3.2 volt)
Operating temperature 0°C to 40°C
Accuracy 1%
Backlight colour Blue
Dimensions (mm) 64x25x13 (15 with the connector)
Weight 14 grams

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