Tue, Mar 31, 2009
Approved For Commercial And Military Use
Concorde Battery Corporation announced Monday the new BC-5000
Battery Capacity Tester. Loaded with failsafe features and designed
for operator safety, BC-5000 Battery Capacity Tester is intended
for use by any maintenance facility -- commercial, military, and
civilian.
The BC-5000 is made to accurately and reliably test
airworthiness and capacity for 12 Volt and 24 Volt Lead Acid
Aircraft Batteries. Powered by the individual battery on test the
BC-5000 is portable. Cables and quick disconnect are standard. The
metal case weighs 10 pounds, and measures 12"L x 9"W x 10"H with an
insulated handle attached to the top.
Appropriate for field testing or shop operations, the BC-5000
accommodates a range of batteries with capacities from 10 –
50 AH. With maximum battery input voltage at 28.0 VDC and
minimum battery input voltage of 9.0 VDC for 12 volt batteries EPV
(End Point Voltage) is set at 10VDC, and 20VDC for 24 volt
batteries. Constant current loads adjustable in 1A steps (+/-0.5
ADC) incorporates automatic over temperature protection. Included
on the BC-5000 is a new audio system signaling when the capacity
test is complete. Capacity tests are based on IEC (International
Electrochemical Commission) standards and FAA TSO-C173.
Testing operations start as the BC-5000 Capacity Tester
automatically selects the correct voltage. The adjustment for the
C1 (Ah) amperage test rates is done by activating the up/down
button system. After setting, the built in software will flash
battery C1 amperage rate on the LCD readout. Starting the test
initiates the cooling fan motor with the LCD displaying the C1 rate
in percentage, battery voltage, and amperage for the battery on
test. Upon reaching the EPV the BC-5000 test operation will cease,
stopping the cooling fan and with an audible system, and signals
test result completion.
Minimum "Passing" airworthiness is based upon a battery capacity
of 85% of its C1 rating. "Failing" the capacity test is a battery
with less than 85% of its C1 rating.
"The BC-5000 Battery Capacity Tester combines Concorde’s
battery technology with the need for precision testing out in the
field," said Skip Koss, Vice President, Marketing, Concorde Battery
Corporation. "With this equipment, users can find the exact battery
capacity, faster than ever." Mr. Koss adds, “Battery
Airworthiness is crucial to aircraft operation and safety. All
Concorde Batteries are designed to operate as essential power if
the generator system fails in flight, provided the battery is
airworthy as installed. Aircraft are not certified with a dead
battery or one that does not have sufficient capacity for essential
power."
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