User's Manual

1678 RFD OPERATION MANUAL 57

The “1678 Test Box” part of the message identifies the system types that the Test Box

is designed to operate with. “01/13/2011” is the date of the Test Box firmware. “Ver

3.0” is the version of the Test Box firmware. The Test Box will automatically step to the

next message “Connect Unit to Test”.

9.1.2. Testing the Controller

To test a Controller, plug the Test Box probe into the top connector on the Controller.

Then press the ‘ON’ Switch while pressing the Select ‘3’ switch. The Controller turns on

with the yellow light next to the Select ‘3’ switch illuminated. The Test Box will display

the following message. The actual message will depend on the model of Controller.

Next the Test Box will display the Battery Charge Count as shown below. This is the

number of charge cycles the battery within the Controller has experienced.

Next the Test Box displays the current battery’s temperature (+22C +72F) and

chemistry type (NiMH).

The next message shows the battery serial number (Battery SN 0001) and the battery’s

date of manufacture (Battery DOM 02/03/2011).

Battery Temp +22C +72F

Battery Type: 1650mAh NiMH

Battery SN 0001

Battery DOM 02/03/2011

Battery Charge Count

Mini Controller Detected

Connect Unit to Test