Battery failure is one of the most common causes for sensor or instrument failure. The VOL-200 Battery Tester indicates the amount of charge remaining in standard and rechargeable batteries.
The analog display needle moves on a color-coded, calibrated scale to quickly identify "good"(green),"low"(yellow),& "replace/recharge" (red) battery status.
The VOL-200 tests 9V, AA, AAA, C, D and 1.5V Button Type batteries. Tester does not require any internal batteries to operate.
Operating the VOL-200
Battery voltage decreases as the battery is discharged. Slightly used batteries may show close to full voltage. This means as long as the battery is not in the yellow or red field (indication of low voltage); the battery does not need to be replaced.
High Current/High Load Situations
For testing batteries used in high current/high load situations such as digital cameras, the battery may need to be replaced when tester indicates battery charge is in the low end of the "good" range (near yellow field). These batteries can still be used in low load applications such as in remote controls.
Testing Different Battery Types
Rechargeable Batteries are typically 1.2V when fully charged versus 1.5V for normal alkaline batteries, but they have a higher battery capacity (mAh). Because the BAT-200 tests for voltage, these batteries are still usable when the tester indicates green or yellow fields. When testing batteries, ensure the negative terminal is on top (battery upside down). For button batteries (1.5V only), the negative terminal is on top.
This is the easiest way to check the state of charge of a small battery. You don't need to find your voltmeter, leads and hope the voltmeter batteries are good. Just insert the battery between the two contacts on the side of this tester and it will show you if it is good. AAA through D and nine volt batteries are easy to place between the contacts. The red contact is for the positive side of the battery being tested.
The tester has no batteries to go dead and replace because it uses the power from the battery it is testing to get the state of charge reading. I keep mine with my replacement batteries so I always know where it is. I just find this tester more convenient to use than a voltmeter for checking a battery. Holding voltmeter leads to each terminal of a battery and reading the meter requires two hands and placing the voltmeter where you can read it.
Amazon Link: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00TWTLYNM
As a blogger I am often provided Press Sample kits by companies, just as in this case in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own.
The analog display needle moves on a color-coded, calibrated scale to quickly identify "good"(green),"low"(yellow),& "replace/recharge" (red) battery status.
The VOL-200 tests 9V, AA, AAA, C, D and 1.5V Button Type batteries. Tester does not require any internal batteries to operate.
Operating the VOL-200
Battery voltage decreases as the battery is discharged. Slightly used batteries may show close to full voltage. This means as long as the battery is not in the yellow or red field (indication of low voltage); the battery does not need to be replaced.
High Current/High Load Situations
For testing batteries used in high current/high load situations such as digital cameras, the battery may need to be replaced when tester indicates battery charge is in the low end of the "good" range (near yellow field). These batteries can still be used in low load applications such as in remote controls.
Testing Different Battery Types
Rechargeable Batteries are typically 1.2V when fully charged versus 1.5V for normal alkaline batteries, but they have a higher battery capacity (mAh). Because the BAT-200 tests for voltage, these batteries are still usable when the tester indicates green or yellow fields. When testing batteries, ensure the negative terminal is on top (battery upside down). For button batteries (1.5V only), the negative terminal is on top.
This is the easiest way to check the state of charge of a small battery. You don't need to find your voltmeter, leads and hope the voltmeter batteries are good. Just insert the battery between the two contacts on the side of this tester and it will show you if it is good. AAA through D and nine volt batteries are easy to place between the contacts. The red contact is for the positive side of the battery being tested.
The tester has no batteries to go dead and replace because it uses the power from the battery it is testing to get the state of charge reading. I keep mine with my replacement batteries so I always know where it is. I just find this tester more convenient to use than a voltmeter for checking a battery. Holding voltmeter leads to each terminal of a battery and reading the meter requires two hands and placing the voltmeter where you can read it.
Amazon Link: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00TWTLYNM
As a blogger I am often provided Press Sample kits by companies, just as in this case in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own.