Battery Service

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MIDTRONICS OPERATION
Conductance is a measurement of the battery's ability to produce current. To measure conductance, the tester creates a small signal that is sent through the battery, then measures a portion of the AC current response. Conductance is a measure of the plate surface available in the battery which determines how much power the battery can supply. As a battery ages, the plate surface can sulfate or shed active material, which adversely affects its ability to perform. In addition, conductance can be used to detect cell defects, shorts, and open circuits, which will reduce the ability of the battery to deliver current.