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Spectro CA-12

Assesses battery capacity in 30 seconds with non-invasive EIS technology. A workflow tool that assures battery performance between service on capacity

Spectro CA-12

Non-invasive battery tester Spectro reads capacity with multi-model electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS).  A 'pass' gives a grace period; 'fail' requests replacement even though cranking may still be strong.

  • Reads lead acid and Li-ion
  • Unit stays cool during test
  • Range 12V, 25-100 Ah
  • Reads capacity, the leading health indicator

Spectro Technology

Spectro™ estimates battery capacity by taking a mirror image of the battery in Electrochemical Impedance Spectroscopy (EIS). 

The test is non-invasive and takes about 30 seconds.

EIS resembles face recognition

Complex EIS modeling assesses capacity, CCA and SoC

Frequency scan produces a Nyquist plot that is modeled against a matrix to extract battery capacity, CCA and SoC. Test accuracy is governed by the matrix.

U.S. patent 7,072,871,
U.S. patent 6,778,913

Automotive Applications

Spectro™ verifies starter batteries at ports, checks warranty and provides after-sales service. Capacity is the leading heath indicator.

Modus Operandi

Select battery chemistry and enter voltage, capacity and CCA.
The battery must have a minimal state-of-charge of 50%.

Specifications for Spectro CA-12 Battery Rapid-Tester ㅤ

Application Non-invasive battery diagnostic device based on multi-model electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS) with battery characterization known as matrix. The instrument is designed for automotive warranty services and aftermarket.
Market Testing 12V flooded, AGM and EFB starter batteries, 25 - 100 Ah
Operation Rechargeable internal battery, good for 150 tests
Capacity
CCA
Voltage
Temperature
Classified; pass/fail threshold set to 40%. (Capacity entry by IEC and SAE norms
In percent; pass/fail threshold set to 50%.
Shown in 3-digit readout
Degree Celsius and Degree Fahrenheit; selectable
Test Range
  • Capacity: 27–150Ah; Reserve Capacity (RC) 55–210 min.

  • CCA: 300–1200A CCA (IEC and SAE are interchangeable

  • State-of-Charge in percent (%)

  • Build-in matrices (Matrices serve as reference tables)

  • Stores up to 150 test results

Test Time Under 30 seconds
Physical W: 72mm (6.77”); D: 275mm (10.83"); H: 117mm (61"); 1.58kg (3.50 lbs.)
Environment Temperature: 0℃ to +40℃ (32°F to 104°F) ; Storage Temp: -20 ℃ to 70℃ (-4°F -158°F)
Patents: U.S. PATENTS: 6,778,913; 7,072,871

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