VOLTCRAFT MS-228 Bedienungsanleitung Seite 2

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
MS-228 LCD BATTERY TESTER
ITEM NO.: 1367584
INTENDED USE
The product is suitable for testing the charging capacity of 1.5 V round cells, 1.5 V (1.55 V) button
cells and 9 V block batteries. The charging capacity is indicated by a visual scale on the LCD.
The product is not suitable for testing rechargeable batteries. It is intended for indoor use
only. Do not use it outdoors. Contact with moisture, e.g. in bathrooms, must be avoided under all
circumstances.
For safety and approval purposes (CE), you must not rebuild and/or modify this product. If you
use the product for purposes other than those described above, the product may be damaged. In
addition, improper use can cause hazards such as short circuiting, fire, electric shock etc. Read the
instructions carefully and keep them. Make this product available to third parties only together with
its operating instructions.
This product complies with the statutory national and European requirements. All company names
and product names are trademarks of their respective owners. All rights reserved.
DELIVERY CONTENT
• LCD battery tester
• Operating instructions
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Read the operating instructions carefully and especially observe the safety
information. If you do not follow the safety instructions and information on proper
handling in this manual, we assume no liability for any resulting personal injury or
damage to property. Such cases will invalidate the warranty/guarantee.
a) Persons / Product
• The device is not a toy. Keep it out of the reach of children and pets.
• Do not leave packaging material lying around carelessly. These may become
dangerous playing material for children.
• Protect the product from extreme temperatures, direct sunlight, strong jolts, high
humidity, moisture, flammable gases, vapours and solvents.
• Do not place the product under any mechanical stress.
• If it is no longer possible to operate the product safely, take it out of operation and
protect it from any accidental use. Safe operation can no longer be guaranteed if the
product:
- is visibly damaged,
- is no longer working properly,
- has been stored for extended periods in poor ambient conditions or
- has been subjected to any serious transport-related stresses.
• Please handle the product carefully. Jolts, impacts or a fall even from a low height can
damage the product.
• Do not use the product immediately after it has been moved from an area with cold
ambient temperature to a warm room. Condensation can destroy the device. Wait for
the product to adjust to ambient temperature before using it.
• For installations in industrial facilities, follow the accident prevention regulations
for electrical systems and equipment of the government safety organization or the
corresponding authority for your country.
• In schools, training centers, hobby and do-it-yourself garages, handling electric devices
must be supervised responsibly by qualified personnel.
b) Batteries
• Leaking or damaged batteries might cause acid burns when in contact with skin,
Therefore use suitable protective gloves to handle corrupted batteries.
• Batteries must be kept out of reach of children. Do not leave batteries lying around, as
there is risk, that children or pets swallow them.
• Do not disassemble, short-circuit or throw batteries into fire. Never recharge non-
rechargeable batteries. There is a risk of explosion!
• Dispose of exhausted batteries according to applicable regulations.
c) Miscellaneous
• Consult an expert when in doubt about operation, safety or connection of the device.
• Maintenance, modifications and repairs are to be performed exclusively by an expert or
at a qualified shop.
If you are not sure about the correct connection or use, or if questions arise which are not covered
by these operating instructions, please do not hesitate to contact our technical support or another
qualified specialist.
VERSION 08/15
OPERATION
• Read the instructions by the battery manufacturer before testing.
• Observe correct polarity when inserting/installing the battery to be tested.
• Always remove batteries from the appliances before testing.
a) Round cells
• For 1.5 V round cells, extend the (+) contact bow (splinted, to the right of the display) according
the length of the cell.
• Hold the battery with the (+) terminal facing upwards between the contact bow and the round
measuring contact on the tester's housing. Carefully push/pull the contact bow down until the LCD
indicates the charging capacity (see chapter "Checking the charging capacity").
b) Button cells
• For 1.5/1.55 V button cells (LR44, Renata 397, AG10, etc.), extend the (+) contact bow (splinted,
to the right of the display) according to the height of the cell.
• Hold the button cell with the (+) terminal facing upwards between the contact bow and the flat
measuring contact on the tester's housing. Carefully push/pull the contact bow down until the LCD
indicates the charging capacity (see chapter "Checking the charging capacity").
c) 9 V block battery
• For 9 V block batteries, the tester is equipped with (button) contacts at the bottom. Polarity
markings (+ and -) can be found on the rear side of the tester.
• Press the 9 V block battery according to correct polarity onto both contacts until the LCD indicates
the charging capacity (see chapter "Checking the charging capacity").
d) Checking the charging capacity
The charging capacity will be indicated in the LCD until the electric test circuit is disconnected.
Refer to the scale on the LCD:
Display
MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING
• Clean the exterior housing with a clean, soft and dry cloth.
• Never use aggressive cleaning agents or chemical solutions, as those could damage the exterior
housing.
• Do not apply too much pressure on the display in order to avoid damage or scratching.
• Let the product dry completely after cleaning and before using it again!
DISPOSAL
Electronic devices are recyclable waste and must not be disposed of in the household
waste.
At the end of its service life, dispose of the product according to the relevant statutory
regulations.
You thus fulfil your statutory obligations and contribute to the protection of the environment.
TECHNICAL DATA
Suitable for .............................. 1.5/1.55 V batteries and 9 V block batteries
Operating conditions ................ 0 to 50 °C, <80 % RH
Storage conditions ................... -10 to 60 °C, <80 % RH
Dimensions (W x H x D) .......... approx. 43 x 90 x 24 mm
Weight ..................................... approx. 38 g
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Charging capacity Display
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