ACT D4000
Emergency Lighting Battery Tester

Battery Types: D-Cell Nicad and SLA
Voltage Range: 2.4 – 12VDC
Ah Capacity: Above 4Ah

Although the test schedules are not onerous, the need to inspect standalone emergency lighting luminaire for lamp starting, operation and battery duration can be very labour intensive and therefore expensive. The D4000 saves time by quickly identifying defective batteries and simulating a battery duration load test in minutes. It is designed to test a wide range of rechargeable battery types, voltages and capacities fitted to standalone emergency lighting systems. By rapidly discharging 1Ah (Ampere-hour) from the battery whilst continuously monitoring the voltage, it will identify a defective battery within 1 minute and complete a 1 hour duration test in only 7 minutes. By tesing twice, a full 3 hour duration test can be simulated in just 15 minutes, leaving 30% operating capacity in the battery, enabling all luminiaires to be thoroughly tested during one service visit..

Designed for load testing 'D Cell' nickel-cadmium, lead-acid, lithium-ion and nickel metal hydride recharegable batteries with voltages between 2.4V and 12V and with capacities above 4Ah in order to meet the lighting duration requirements of BS 5266-1. The D4000 is ideal tester for load testing batteries used in standalone emergency lighting luminaires, security and fire alarm panels, battery powered tools, bicycles and toys etc.

How it works

Once connected to the battery terminals, the D4000 automatically detects the battery voltage then selects the correct resistance load to discharge 1Ah from the battery rapidly and safely.

During the test, if the battery voltage drops below a critical monitored level, a red ‘fail’ LED will latch on. Provided the battery voltage remains healthy, a green ‘pass’ LED will show at the end of the test. A yellow LED flashes continuously throughout the test period. The fan-cooled D4000 can be used repeatedly to load test new and used rechargeable batteries with capacities above 4Ah.

Features

• Tests ALL rechargeable batteries between 2.4V and 12V, with capacities above 4Ah to meet the lighting duration requirements of BS 5266-1
• Ideal for testing various battery types including lead-acid, lithium-ion, nickel-cadmium and nickel metal hydride
• Simulates a 1 hour and 3 hour duration test by discharging 1Ah from the battery in minutes
• Identifies flat batteries in seconds
• Fully automatic, simulated load tests with pass and fail LED indication
• Reverse polarity protection fuse
• Quick and easy to use with no switches or complicated settings
• Allows a wide range of batteries types, voltages and capacities to be tested all from the one unit

Specifications

Ambient Operating Temp -5 to 40 deg C
Max Heatsink Temp (safety trip point) 100 deg C
Input Protection Reverse polarity and high voltage protection (18VDC max)
Input Fuse 10Amp quick blow blade type
Enclosure Flame retardant ABS
Dimensions 167mm x 107mm x 65mm
Weight 1kg

Input Sockets Red + Black - (4mm)
Test Leads 2m long, heavy duty leads with durable clips (part no. ACT-LMTL)
Power SupplySelf-powered by battery under test (step-up inverter)
LED Indication RED/FAIL, AMBER/TESTING and GREEN/PASS
Acceptable Batteries 2.4V to 12V (Nicad, NIMH & SLA batteries)
Acceptable Capacity Greater than 4Ah
Test Times Between 7 to 10 minutes dependant on battery voltage
Heat Dissipation Between 23 to 115 watts, heatsink cooling with processor controlled fan

IN THE BOX ACT D4000, Test Leads, Carry Case and Operating Instructions

D4000 Operating Manual