MLC Monitor Load Control User's Guide - Alber

Table of ContentsTable of Contents1 GENERAL DESCRIPTION ....................................................................................... 12 SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS ...................................................................................... 13 SOFTWARE INSTALLATION................................................................................... 14 PASSWORD ............................................................................................................. 25 COMMUNICATION SETTINGS ................................................................................ 26 MAIN MENU ............................................................................................................. 46.1 Setup ............................................................................................................................ 46.2 Test ............................................................................................................................... 46.3 Reports ......................................................................................................................... 46.4 Diagnostics ................................................................................................................... 46.5 Communications ........................................................................................................... 46.6 Calibration ..................................................................................................................... 46.7 Help .............................................................................................................................. 57 RECOMMENDED TESTS ......................................................................................... 57.1 Micro-Ohmmeter ........................................................................................................... 57.2 Hydrometer ................................................................................................................... 57.3 Temperature (Electrolyte).............................................................................................. 57.4 Temperature (Ambient) ................................................................................................. 57.5 Equalize Charging ......................................................................................................... 67.6 Test History ................................................................................................................... 68 CONNECTING THE LOAD BANK TO THE MLC ..................................................... 68.1 Determine Load Type .................................................................................................... 68.1.1 Optional Load Banks (Battery Isolated) ................................................................... 68.1.2 Optional Load Banks (Supplemental Load) ............................................................. 68.1.3 System Load ........................................................................................................... 68.1.4 Connecting The Load Bank ..................................................................................... 79 SETTING UP THE MLC FOR LOAD TEST .............................................................. 79.1 Location ........................................................................................................................ 79.2 Battery Strings............................................................................................................... 89.3 Test Setup ..................................................................................................................... 89.4 Test Types .................................................................................................................... 99.4.1 Performance Test .................................................................................................... 99.4.2 Modified Performance Test ..................................................................................... 99.4.3 Service Test ...........................................................................................................109.4.4 Rundown Test ........................................................................................................109.4.5 Charger Test ..........................................................................................................119.4.6 Recharge Test ........................................................................................................119.5 Test Setup Parameters ................................................................................................129.5.1 Rated Time, Test Types: Performance, Modified Performance ..............................129.5.2 Power Type, Test Types: Performance, Modified Performance, Service, Charger .129.5.3 Temperature And Correction, Test Types: Performance, Modified Performance ....129.5.4 Alarm Levels, Test Types: Performance, Modified Performance, Service, Rundown,Recharge ...............................................................................................................134200-020R2.0 i 9/25/2009