Volmate Vol-200 Battery Tester

What an easy way to test your batteries to get them ready for the Holiday Season. With new gifts and toys comes lots of batteries. Easy to use and tests 6 different types of batteries. This is so easy to use I can even handle it.

We were able to take this tester and go through our whole box of batteries to find all of the duds that the kids had thrown back into the box with the good batteries. Now we are ready for what ever comes into our home and if we are ever in doubt it only takes a few seconds to test to see if they are still good.



You can find the Volmate Vol-200 Battery Tester on Amazon.


What Volmate has to say about their product.

Perfect for Home Use
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), and "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 (look on printing on top of battery to verify terminals and 1.5V voltage).

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How to test your batteries

In our home we are always wondering if batteries are good or not. Mainly because when I stock up on batteries everyone thinks it is easier just to open up all of the packages, then the children will change out batteries and then put the old ones in with the new ones.

I use to have a nice battery holder but we soon found out it was too small for our large family and now just use a baby wipe box to keep them in.

Now at least we can be sure that the battery is no good before setting it aside to dispose of. This is Multimeter is easy to use, comes with a 9 volt battery and test many items by changing the dial to what you need. There is a quick start guide which will talk you through using the dial, and how to set it up for what you will be using it for.

You can purchase the Volmate Mini Portable Digital Multimeter.
What Nubee Store has to say about their product.

Volmate Mini Portable Digital Multimeter Voltmeter Ammeter Ohmmeter - AC/DC Voltage, DC Current, Resistance, Continuity, Diodes Meter Tester with Backlit LCD Introductions:

The multimeter is one of the most basic skills in electronics. It is a good assistant to test and troubleshoot faults that exist in electronic device. This Digital LCD Multimeter Voltmeter Ohmmeter Ammeter will meet your demands. Adopting durable material, it is tough enough to be used for a long time. Besides, it can be used in measuring remaining capacity of the rechargeable battery, so as to check whether the battery is fully-charged. With favorable price, this multimeter will be your best selection. Don’t hesitate to bring it home now!

VOL60D Digital Multimeter is a practical tool for electricians, hobbyists, and general household use. It is easy to operate and features many different functions for measuring current, voltage, and resistance, as well as continuity, transistor, and diode testing. It can be used to diagnose, assemble, and repair circuitry and wiring. Other features include a low battery indicator, continuity buzzer, and overload protection. 

INTRODUCTION 

1.    DISPLAY:  3½ digit LCD.

2.    SWITCH

2.1  FUNCTION and RANGE

         Our CMM adopt rotational switch which situated at the middle of the front case. It is used for the selection of FUNCTION and RANGE .

2.2  POWER ON-OFF

          In order to save energy, please turn the switch to "OFF" position when not in use. 

2.3  HOLD

        The switch is used to hold the display reading when the instrument is disconnected from whatever was being measured.

       2.4  BACK LIGHT 

3.  "COM" jack : Common  jack.

4. " VΩmA" jack

        Voltage, resistance, not more 200mA current, temperature and battery input test jack. 

5. "10ADC"jack 

       For the input of more than 200mA current. 

6. "OUT" jack

6.1 Range switch to "OUT" Range.

6.2 A test signal (50Hz) appears between "VΩmA" and "COM" jack, the output voltage is approx 5V p-p with 50KΩ impedance.

Features:

1. New and high quality

2. CMOS integrated circuit and dual slope A/D conversion, auto zero and select polarity

3.70 x 40mm big lcd screen, word size up to 25mm.

4.The best display visual angle is approx 70°

5.It will auto turn off after starting up 25 minutes

6.High reliable measure range and 32 gears are more effective to avoid false operation

7.Support transistor add Diode test

Specifications:

1. DC Voltage: 200mV/2000mV/20V/200V/500V; ±(0.5%+2) 

2. AC Voltage: 200V/500V; ±(1.2%+10) 

3. DC Current: 2000μA/20mA/200mA/10A; ±(1%+2) 

4. Resistance: 200Ω/2000Ω/20KΩ/200KΩ/20MΩ/200MΩ ±(0.8%+2) 

5. Power supply: 9V,6F22

6. Max. display: 1999 

7. Diode:  Yes

8: Dynatron: Yes

9. LCD Backlight: Yes

10: Continuity Buzzer: Yes

11: Input Impedance for DCV: 1MΩ

12: Sample Rate: 3times/S

13: Low Battery Indication: Yes

14: Data Hold: Yes

15: LCD Size: 70 x 40mm

16: Dimensions: 5.43”×2.76”×1.22”

17: Standard Accessories: Battery(built-in)， 2 TEST LEADS

18: Standard Individual Packing: Gift Box, English Manual 

19: Product Net Weight: 9 oz

TECHNNICAL SPECIFICATION

Accuracy: ±a% of reading: ± N0 digits guaranteed for l year. 

Environmental temperature : 23℃±2℃.

Relative Humidity: <75%.

Package included:

1 x Digital LCD Multimeter Voltmeter Ohmmeter Ammeter

2 x Test Leads

1 x 9V battery

1 x English Manual

Notes:

1.Pls do not change the inner circuit to aviod damaging the ammeter

2.Do not connect it to the voltage over 1000VDC or 750VAC

3.Make sure not connect the error measure range

4.Pls do not use the ammeter if the back cover is wrong

5.Pls remove the pen and cut off the power before replacing battery and fuze

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SunLabz D-Rechargeable Batteries NiMH 10000mAh

Our family has been using rechargeable batteries for years. I would like to say that we only use rechargeable batteries but that would be a lie. The main reason we don't is because we didn't know they made other sizes other then AA and AAA, but now that we do we are going to order other size batteries as well as a charger that can keep our batteries charged. 

Being parents means lots of toys that take batteries. The first thing we look for when buying a toy is if it is rechargeable or not. That usually has a big impact on if we buy it at all, but there are some toys that take regular batteries that you can install rechargeable batteries so we sometimes will break down and purchase these as well. 

These would have been real sweet back when we had to replace D size batteries in our baby swing, would have saved a lot of money.

You can purchase SunLabz D-Rechargeable Batteries NiMH 10000mAh on Amazon.

What Sun Labz has to say about their product.
*Please note that batteries come partially charged to maximize storage life. Charge before using.

CHOOSE RECHARGEABLE: SunLabz s mission is to provide smart energy solutions that will encourage more people to switch to rechargeable batteries and other Eco-friendly energy sources. In the United States alone, each year 2.9 billion batteries are thrown away with 179,000 Tons of them ending up in Landfills. By taking a small step through switching to rechargeable batteries and recycling old cells we can make a difference together!

MAKE A SMART FINANCIAL CHOICE: Because our cells last longer and can be recharged over and over again you can now save on buying and throwing away expensive single use batteries. With the average US household buying up to 120 batteries a year, costs can quickly accumulate. Removing the dependence on single use cells is not only a smart ecological choice it is also the right financial choice.

GET MORE CHARGE CYCLES: SunLabz s batteries can be recharged 1000x times, this means you are getting more out of each cell and can depend on their quality for any applications from cameras to flashlights, remote controls and more.
 

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