12V/5A
CTEK MXS 5.0
TEST&CHARGE
ADVANCED CHARGER WITH UNIQUE
BATTERY AND ALTERNATOR TESTING
The MXS 5.0 TEST & CHARGE combines an advanced micro-processor
controlled battery charger with a battery and alternator test function to
provide the ultimate in battery testing, charging and maintenance.
Charging — The MXS 5.0 TEST & CHARGE provides excellent
performance on batteries from 1.2Ah up to 110Ah. The charger
solves a broad range of battery problems and features include a
patented automatic desulphation step and a special reconditioning
step that will revive and restore deeply discharged and stratified
batteries. The patented Float/Pulse maintenance makes the charger
ideal for long-term maintenance. The RECOND and
option
operate individually or together in both and programmes providing
great flexibility for the user.
Testing — Three easy to use programs to test battery voltage, start power
and alternator performance to provide a complete picture of battery and
vehicle charging system health.
The MXS 5.0 TEST & CHARGE is easy and safe to use, protects vehicle
electronics, spark-free, reverse polarity protected and short circuit proof. The
MXS 5.0 TEST & CHARGE features a 5-year warranty.
TECHNICAL DATA
CHARGING VOLTAGE 14.4/14.7/15.8V
CHARGING CURRENT Max 5A
TYPE OF CHARGER
8 step, fully automatic charging cycle,
3 voltage test programs
TYPE OF BATTERY 12V lead-acid batteries
BATTERY CAPACITY 1.2–110Ah, up to 160Ah for maintenance
INSULATION IP65 (splash and dust proof)
4
Step 4 - Battery ready to use
7
Step 7 - Fully charged battery
8
Step 8 - Maintenance charging
Program for charging small batteries
Program for charging medium batteries
Option for charging in cold conditions and AGM batteries
RECOND
Option recondition of deeply discharged batteries
Test battery voltage
Test battery starting power
Test alternator charging performance
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12V/5A
CTEK MXS 5.0
TEST&CHARGE
CTEK COMFORT CONNECT–clamp
CTEK COMFORT CONNECT–eyelet M6 CTEK MXS 5.0
TEST&CHARGE
1. Connect the charger to the battery
2. Press MODE to select a TEST program
BATTERY: testing battery performance
START POWER: testing battery performance when cranking engine
ALTERNATOR: testing alternator charging performance
3. Check the result:
BATTERY
< 12.4V 12.4–12.65V > 12.65V
START POWER
< 9.6V 9.6–10.5V > 10.5V
ALTERNATOR
< 13.3V 13.3–14.0V > 14.0V
20018360B 56-540 EN
TESTING
BAD FAIR OK
Complete battery care — unique and patented system to recover,
charge and maintain all lead-acid battery types to maximise performance
and extend life.
Safe and easy to use — user safety through spark free operation and
reverse polarity protection. Vehicle electrical safety through exceptionally
clean voltage and current delivery with no surges or spikes. No need to
disconnect battery from the vehicle when charging.
"Connect and forget" — simple plug and play operation. Select the
program and mode and leave the charger to do the rest.
Unique 8 step charging — the patented 8 step programme tests
battery condition and revives, charges and maintains to ensure maximum
battery life and performance. RECOND recovers deep discharged and
stratified batteries. FLOAT/PULSE maintenance ensures ideal battery care
during periods of inactivity.
Tests battery and alternator — three unique and simple to
perform test programs to establish condition and performance of
battery and vehicle charging system.
Extends battery life — the unique features of CTEK chargers combine
to maximise performance and extend battery life.
1. Connect the charger to the battery.
2. Connect the charger to the wall socket.
3. Press the MODE-button to combine charging program
or with
options
and/or RECOND.
Press and release the MODE button several times until the desired
combination of charging program (
, ) and options (
,
RECOND)
is lit.
4. Follow the 8-step display through the charging process.
The battery is ready to start the engine when STEP 4 is lit.
The battery is fully charged when STEP 7 is lit.
5. Stop charging at any time by disconnecting the mains cable from the
wall socket.
5 2
4
3
11
MODE
RECOND
BATTERY ALTERNATORSTART POWER
VOLTAGE TEST PROGRAM
12V/5A
MXS 5.0 TEST&CHARGE
UNIQUE 8 STEP CHARGING FROM CTEK
GUARANTEED QUALITY WITH CTEK
CTEK customer support is available to answer any questions related to
charging and CTEK chargers. Safety, simplicity and flexibility characte-
rizes all products and solutions developed and sold by CTEK. CTEK
supply chargers to more than 60 countries throughout the world. CTEK is
also a reliable OEM supplier to many of the world’s most prestigious car
and motorcycle manufacturers.
Contact customer support: [email protected]
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product labelling be fore use. Note that some
products feature online documentation which
should be printed and kept with the p roduct.
- Check product for loose / broken / damaged /
missing parts, wear or leaks (if applicable) be fore
each use. Never use a product with loose / broken
/ damaged / missing parts, wear or leaks (if
applicable).
- Products must be inspected and serviced (if
applicable) by a qualified specialist every 6
months assuming average residential use by a
person of average weight and strength, ab ove
average technical aptitude, on a property
matching average metropolitan specification.
Intended use outside these guidelines could
indicate the product is not suitable for intended
use or may require more regular inspection or
servicing.
- Ensure all possible users of the p roduct have
completed an industry recognised training course
before being given access to the product.
- The product has been supplied by a general merchandise
retailer that may not be familiar with your specific applic ation or
your description of the application. Be sure to attain third party
approval for your application from a qualified specialist before use
regardless of prior assurances by the retailer or its representatives.
- This product is not intended for use where fail-safe operation is
required. As with any product (take an automobile, aircraft,
computer or ball point pen for example) there is always a small
chance of a technical issue that needs to be repaired or may
require replacement of the product or a part. If the possibility of
such failure and the associated time it takes to rectify could in any
situation inconvenience the user, business or employee or could
financially affect the user, business or employee then the product
is not suitable for your requirements. This p roduct is not for use
where incorrect operation or a failure of any kind, including but
not limited to a condition requiring product return, replacement,
service by a technician or replacement of parts could cause a
financial loss, loss of employee time or an in c
onvenience
requiring compensation.
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