Technical data

August 2006 CS–4001
Manual
Page 3
1. Safety precautions
Before you begin to deal more deeply with the device itself we would like to give you a few safety hints
in advance.
Please observe the respective DIN/VDE/EN/IEC/ANSI-guidelines, the rules and regulations for
local operators and the instructions of the battery manufacturer.
While preparing and performing a discharge/capacity test it may happen under certain
circumstances that a cell/block can explode which can damage any equipment next to it and/or
harm personnel. For that reason never run a discharge test unattended. Which means in
return never run the discharge test equipment such as CS/TMC-4001, load units etc.
unattended.
Battery systems are electrical equipment systems having high short-circuit currents. Avoid
short-circuits which can cause current interruption, damage to the battery, station equipment
and/or harm to personnel. Be sure to think about possible short-circuit dangers which can
be caused by incorrectly connected shunts!
Electrical conducting parts (Poles, Connectors, etc.) are only allowed to be touched with safety
voltage probes or safety connection clamps.
The CS/TMC-4001, the safety measuring leads and the accessories should only be employed
for those purposes described here. Incorrect use can cause damage to the measuring system.
Damage or used components must be immediately replaced. Do not use force in plugging the
components together.
CS/TMC4001 must only be connected to the, on the unit stated, mains voltage and frequency.
Data transfer and output may only take place using the data transfer cable included in
the delivery. Please be sure that you do not use data-cables from older versions of the
TMC. The use of connection cables originating from other manufactures can lead to destruction
of the measuring device, as well as, the follow-up data device.
The device should not be exposed to direct sunshine or temperatures exceeding 45 degrees
Celsius (e.g. laying onto heating units, radiators, etc.).