Franklin Electric CADD-5000 ( Midtronics Battery Tester)
- CADD-5000 is the ‘Basic Kit‘ from the Celltron Advantage range
- Quick, accurate battery testing you can trust
- Originally under the branding Midtronics
The CADD-5000 is part of the Celltron Advantage range. It is a handheld, advantage digital battery tester that checks battery conductance voltage temperature in seconds. This rugged tool is built for people who maintain power systems in data centres, utilities, transport, and telecoms.
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Why the CADD-5000 is Different
Basic testers only check voltage. The CADD-5000 Celltron Advantage goes further. It gives a full battery performance assessment with conductance based diagnostics. This means you can spot hidden faults before they cause downtime.
It measures voltage temperature and strap resistance in high noise environments. You get fast, clear pass/fail results. It also supports maintenance planning and compliance reporting so you can meet industry standards.
- Complete battery state analysis - including temperature and strap resistance.
- Digital signal filtering for clean, precise readings.
- Highly accurate and reliable even in resistance in high noise areas.
- Instant results - no complex setup.
- Works with the web based UNITE database for storing and tracking your tests.
Built for Demanding Work
The Celltron Advantage Digital Battery tester uses a dual-processor system with digital signal filtering. This gives stable, accurate readings in harsh power environments. Built-in lights on the probes make it easy to conduct a full battery test in dark areas. The robust build guarantees field-ready resilience.
Easy Data Management
Connect the CADD-5000 to the web based UNITE database. You can:
- Save unlimited test results.
- Compare past tests for trends.
- Create ready-to-use reports for compliance.
Where It Works Best
- UPS battery systems
- Utility and telecom networks
- Rail and transport power systems
- Data centres
- Generator starter batteries
What comes with the Franklin Electric CADD-5000?
- Celltron Advantage Digital Battery Tester
- Belt loop holster
- Rechargeable battery pack
- Universal charger
- USB cable (1m)
- Protective backpack
- Free 90-day UNITE™ trial
Lighted clamps/probes make it easy to conduct a full battery test in dark areas.
Key Technical Details:
| Feature | Details |
| Voltage range | 0.8–23.5V DC |
| Conductance range | 100–19,990 Siemens |
| Accuracy | ±2% |
| Data storage | 50 strings × 240 results |
| Connectivity | Built-in Wi-Fi & USB; works with UNITE™ for maintenance planning and compliance reporting |
| Use case | Complete battery state checks: conductance, voltage, temperature and strap resistance – resistance in high noise environments |
Smarter Battery Care
The CADD-5000 Celltron Advantage gives battery professionals the tools to deliver fast, accurate, and dependable assessments. From strap resistance in high noise conditions to comprehensive full battery performance assessment, it ensures your maintenance decisions are highly accurate and reliable - helping you extend battery life, cut costs, and keep critical systems powered.
Battery Testing Comparison - Make the Switch to Smarter Battery Testing
If you‘re still relying on a multimeter for battery maintenance, you could be missing hidden issues that lead to unexpected failures. The CELLTRON™ Advantage Digital provides a comprehensive, faster, and more accurate way to test batteries - helping ensure system reliability while supporting compliance with NERC and NFPA battery maintenance standards.
| Features / Benefits | Celltron Advantage Digital Handheld Battery Tester | Standard Handheld Multimeter |
| Testing Capability | Conductance testing for full battery health assessment | Voltage-only measurement |
| Speed and Efficiency | One-touch testing with instant pass/fail | Manual setup required for each reading |
| Accuracy | Advanced diagnostics detect hidden battery issues | Limited data requiring manual calculations |
| Data Management | Stores, analyses, and wirelessly transfers test results | No built-in storage, requires manual logging |
| User-Friendliness | Designed for battery professionals with clear on-screen guidance | General-purpose tool, requiring knowledge for correct setup |
| Durability | Rugged, field-ready design built for battery maintenance environments | Not specialised for battery testing conditions |
| Best For | Preventative maintenance, reducing unexpected failures | Basic voltage checks with no predictive insights |
| Full Battery Health Analysis | ✓ | X |
| Internal Ohmic Testing | ✓ | X |
| State of Charge Testing | ✓ | X |
| Intercell Connection Testing | ✓ | X |
| Instant Pass/Fail Diagnostics | ✓ | X |
| One-Touch Testing | ✓ | X |
| Automated Data Storage and Reporting | ✓ | X |
| Wireless Data Transfer | ✓ | X |
| Customisable Test Parameters | ✓ | X |
| Designed for Battery Professionals | ✓ | X |
| Reduces Human Error | ✓ | X |
| Helps Prevent Unexpected Failures | ✓ | X |
| Rugged, Field-Ready Design | ✓ | X |
| Built-In Guidance for Users | ✓ | X |
About Conductance-Based Battery Testing
Conductance-based battery testing technology measures the battery‘s conductance, which is the ability to transmit electrical current. As a battery ages or experiences degradation, its conductance changes, reflecting alterations in the internal components and overall health. Conductance-based testing allows for quick and non-invasive evaluations, enabling technicians to assess the battery status without the need for time-consuming discharge-recharge cycles.
One significant advantage of conductance-based battery testing is its ability to detect potential issues before they escalate. By providing a real-time snapshot of a battery‘s condition, this technology facilitates proactive maintenance, minimising the risk of unexpected failures. Additionally, conductance-based testing is more reliable in assessing the true state of a battery, especially in situations where voltage readings may be misleading.
- Conductance is not a measure of battery capacity; it is a measure of battery state of health
- The relationship between a battery’s capacity and conductance
- When a battery is at 60% conductance it is near end of life
As industries increasingly prioritise efficiency, safety, and sustainability, conductance-based battery testing emerges as a pivotal tool for optimising performance, extending battery life, and reducing overall operational costs. This innovative technology is proving to be a game-changer in ensuring the reliability of critical power systems across various sectors.
- Conductance is a measurement of the plate surfaces available for chemical reaction to determine how much power the battery can supply.
- The units for Conductance is MHOS (G), also known as Siemens (s)
- As batteries age, their chemical efficiency declines equaling a loss of capacity
- This loss of capacity is usually evaluated by a loss of measured conductance (it is not a one-to-one correlation)
- Conductance testing is a quick, safe, accurate and easy way to determine a battery’s relative condition or state-of-health
- High conductance is one indication of a healthy battery
- Conductance declines as the battery fails