Hi Guys,
First post here so go easy on me. (I'm still testing the waters).
I've been interested in electronics for a while now, building circuits from kits mainly and doing small modifications here and there.
Heres my story:
My Dad asked me to look at his Home Security System and I was dumb founded by his simple question.
The unit, a HoneyWell Vista 20p, is reporting that the 12v 5AMP Sealed Lead Acid Battery is low.
We discovered that the main unit was accidentally unplugged from the main power supply so we determined that it must have been running off the back up battery for a while now.
I found some chargers online and Black & Decker BM3B 6V and 12V Battery Charger / Maintainer looks nice.
Few Questions:
If we plug the main unit back in will the backup battery charge on its own?
Since the battery is 12v could we use an automobile battery charger?
What is the best way to test the Charge using a multimeter?
Also any other recommended reading or resources (products, websites, ect.) would be greatly appreciated about power supplies and sealed lead acid batteries in general.
Thanks a lot!
First post here so go easy on me. (I'm still testing the waters).
I've been interested in electronics for a while now, building circuits from kits mainly and doing small modifications here and there.
Heres my story:
My Dad asked me to look at his Home Security System and I was dumb founded by his simple question.
The unit, a HoneyWell Vista 20p, is reporting that the 12v 5AMP Sealed Lead Acid Battery is low.
We discovered that the main unit was accidentally unplugged from the main power supply so we determined that it must have been running off the back up battery for a while now.
I found some chargers online and Black & Decker BM3B 6V and 12V Battery Charger / Maintainer looks nice.
Few Questions:
If we plug the main unit back in will the backup battery charge on its own?
Since the battery is 12v could we use an automobile battery charger?
What is the best way to test the Charge using a multimeter?
Also any other recommended reading or resources (products, websites, ect.) would be greatly appreciated about power supplies and sealed lead acid batteries in general.
Thanks a lot!