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GMC EL-53200 User Manual

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BATTERY ENCLOSURE SEAL PRESSURE TESTER
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  • Page 1 EL-53200 BATTERY ENCLOSURE SEAL PRESSURE TESTER USER GUIDE...
  • Page 2 © 2021 Hickok Waekon LLC All rights reserved. Overview All rights reserved. No part of this manual may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, without written permission from Hickok Waekon LLC. Hickok Waekon LLC assumes no responsibility for use of this equipment by untrained or unauthorized persons. Printed in the United States of America.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Kit Components and Descriptions •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 6 PC Requirements and Application Installation •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 7 Leak Testing Hookup ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 7 Vent Cover Adapters Installation Procedure (EL-53200 Hookup and EL-53200 Blocking) •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 8 Connecting BESPT for Testing ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 9 PC Application Controls and Information Dsiplay •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 9 Connecting BESPT for Testing •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••...

  • Page 4: Overview

    Overview The EL-53200 Battery Enclosure Seal Pressure Tester (BESPT) is used for low pressure leak testing on battery electric vehicle (BEV) battery packs for leaks as small as 10 SCCM. It is designed to perform leak tests at low pressure (-0.5 psi) to prevent damage to the battery compartment and the associated seams/seals.

  • Page 5: Kit Components

    Kit Components EL-53200-HOSE 6 ft. Hookup hose EL-53200-TESTER BESPT Main unit EL-53200-SMOKE SUPPLY EL-53200-BLOCKING Smoke air supply adapter Vent cover blocking adapter EL-53200-SMOKE HOSE EL-53200-HOOKUP Smoke hose adapter Vent cover hookup adapter EL-53200-POWER Power supply (12v 4A) EL-53200-USB 10 ft. USB cable...

  • Page 6: Kit Components And Descriptions

    Kit Components and Descriptions Battery Enclosure Seal Pressure Tester (BESPT) (EL-53200-TESTER) The main test unit contains all pressure/vacuum control hardware and firmware for testing. The tester has interfaces for connecting the Hoses, Power Supply, and USB cable to vehicle components and computer (not provided).

  • Page 7: Pc Requirements And Application Installation

    To perform a firmware update the tester must be connected to the host PC using the 10ft. USB cable (EL-53200-USB). (Note: The 12V power supply is not required to perform firmware updates.) After the unit is connected, click the Begin Update button to proceed. After the firmware update has been installed the window will close automatically and setup will finish.

  • Page 8: Vent Cover Adapters Installation Procedure (El-53200 Hookup And El-53200 Blocking)

    Make sure the surfaces around and under the vent mounting location are clean of debris (see Fig. 3). Push down the Vent Cover Hookup Adapter (EL-53200-HOOKUP), with the rubber gasket down, over the studs and continue pushing down evenly until it fully seats (see Fig. 2).

  • Page 9: Connecting Bespt For Testing

    Connect the Power Supply (EL-53200-POWER) to the BESPT. Connect the USB (EL-53200-USB) cable to the BESPT USB port and then to an open USB port on the host PC. Verify that the green PWR LED on the BESPT is on.

  • Page 10: Connecting Bespt For Testing

    Connecting BESPT for Testing Application should be blank when opened. Com8 will be "RED" until connected. Press the connect button to connect to BESPT to USB port. COM8 is now connected as referenced in "Current Port" field (green). Enter VIN, Repair Order, Pack Serial Number and Pack Part Number.

  • Page 11: Test Results (Leak Rate Display)

    Test Results (Leak Rate Display) After Leak Test is completed. See Test Result: (Leak Rate). BESPT PC Application V1.36, Tester Firmware V1.03, 10/21/2021...

  • Page 12: Smoke Diagnostics (Failed Leak Test)

    Smoke Diagnostics (For Failed leak test) Smoke Diagnostic Procedure: Start the BESPT Smoke Diagnostics by clicking on the "Smoke Diagnostics" button on the PC application. Enable the smoke generator flow. Temporarily disconnect the Smoke Hose Adapter from the Vent CoverAdapter. Wait until thick smoke is coming out of the hose then re-connect the Smoke Hose Adapter to the Vent Cover Hookup Adapter.

  • Page 13: Smoke Diagnostics (Failed Leak Test)

    Adapter Smoke Hose Adapter installed on the battery pack. Connect the Smoke Hose Adapter (EL-53200-SMOKE HOSE) to the end of the smoke generator hose using the rubber cone adapter (See Fig. 5). Smoke Machine Output Hose Plug the quick connect side of the Smoke Hose Adapter to the Hookup Vent Cover Adapter.
  • Page 14 Smoke Diagnostics (For Failed leak test) Battery Enclosure Seal Pressure Tester BESPT PC Application V1.36, Tester Firmware V1.03, 10/21/2021 02491-123...

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