Battery Element Testers

All STS Battery Element Testers provide a unique method for the detection of assembly level insulation defects in lead-acid batteries, including missing and damaged separators. Detection of such faults prior to filling and charging the battery minimizes costly reclamation. Traditional AC dielectric tests can detect such faults, but may produce damaging heat in moist cell applications. To overcome this limitation, STS has developed testers that employ a high-voltage, short duration pulse to maximize stress to the dielectric material while minimizing average energy. The goal is to provide sufficient stress to cause current flow in the presence of a failure. This technique allows reliable fault detection while eliminating damage due to overheating that may occur with an AC test.

All testers feature an adjustable test voltage with a peak output of 3,000 volts, accommodating a wide range of separator spacing and types. Durable solid state switching of the high voltage assures reliability for high volume applications. Easy-to-read digital meters provide readouts for applied voltage and quality. Following a simple setup procedure, operation is go/no-go, and requires no operator interpretation of results. The test voltage is applied using included safety probes. When a failure occurs, the high voltage is shut off and both audible and visual alarms warn the operator of the failure.

Testing Features

• Designed for Quick and Accurate Fault Detection on High Volume Production Lines.
• Detects Fault Prior to Costly Reclamation.
• Produces Rapid Go/No-Go Results for Faster Throughput.
• Safe, Efficient, Easy-to-Use Safety Probes for Applying High Voltage.
• Lockout Feature Shuts Off High Voltage if Product Fails.
• Digital Voltmeter Displays Actual High Voltage Output.
• Digital Quality Meter Displays Reading for the Battery Under Test.
• Voltage Control Knob Allows Selection of the Voltage.
• Solid State Design for Durability in High Volume Product Testing.
• Audible and Visual Failure Indicators.

Available Models

• Model 1652 - Battery Element Tester
• Model 1653 - Battery Element Tester
  (CE Compliant to EU directives 89/336-EEC & 73/23/EEC)

• Specifications
• Ordering

Model 1652 Input Voltage 115 volts +/- 15%, 47 – 63Hz Output Voltage 400 – 3000 volts DC Peak Min Acceptable cell res. Range 100 or 250 Ohms Terminations 2 High Voltage (Alden) Sockets Dimensions (W*H*D) 16 * 5 * 13.5 in. Weight Weight: 23 lbs. Shipping Information (W*H*D) 18 * 12 * 18 in. Weight: 28 lbs.

Model 1653 (CE Compliant) Input Voltage 220 volts +/- 15%, 47 – 63Hz Output Voltage 400 – 3000 volts DC Peak Min Acceptable cell res. Range 400 – 3000 volts DC Peak Terminations 100 or 250 Ohms Dimensions 2 High Voltage (Alden) Sockets Weight (W*H*D) 16 * 5 * 13.5 in. Shipping Information (W*H*D) 18 * 12 * 18 in. Weight: 29 lbs.

Model 1652 Kit Includes:

1 - 1652 Battery Element Tester 1 - Safety Retracting Probe Red w/ 6 ft. lead (P/N 102-050-913) 1 - Safety Retracting Probe Black w/ 6 ft. lead (P/N 102-050-915) 1 - User Manual 1 - NIST Traceable Certificate of Conformance 1 - Standard 1 year limited warranty

Probes and Accessories:

102-050-913 102-050-914 Safety Retracting Probe with 6 ft. Lead, Red Alden Plug Safety Retracting Probe with 10 ft. Lead, Red Alden Plug 102-050-915 102-050-916 Safety Retracting Probe with 6 ft. Lead, Black Alden Plug Safety Retracting Probe with 10 ft. Lead, Black Alden Plug

Model 1653 Kit Includes: 1 - 1653 Battery Element Tester (CE Compliant) 1 - Safety Retracting Probe Red w/ 6 ft. lead (P/N 102-050-913) 1 - Double Safe Switch Probe Black w/ 6 ft. lea (P/N 102-078-912) 1 - User Manual 1 - NIST Traceable Certificate of Conformance 1 - Standard 1 year limited warranty Probes and Accessories: 102-078-912 Double Safe Switch Probe with 6 ft. Lead, Red 102-050-915 Safety Retracting Probe with 6 ft. Lead, Black Alden Plug