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Charge/Discharge System
Charge/Discharge System Controller
PFX2500 Series
PFX2512
PFX2512_CE
PART NO. Z1-005-772, IB025063
Jul. 2015
Installation and
Volt / Thermometer Unit
Features of the digital
Description of the Function
Connecting to a Bias Power Supply
Reference Data
Troubleshooting
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General
Description
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Preparation
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Operations
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Specification
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OP02-PFX
App.
CC/CV control
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Meintenance
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  • Page 1 PART NO. Z1-005-772, IB025063 Jul. 2015 General Description Marked Products Installation and Preparation Operations Operation Manual Specification Charge/Discharge System Volt / Thermometer Unit Charge/Discharge System Controller OP02-PFX PFX2500 Series App. Features of the digital PFX2512 CC/CV control Description of the Function Connecting to a Bias Power Supply Reference Data Troubleshooting...

  • Page 2: About This Manual

    If the operation manual gets lost or soiled, a new copy can be provided for a fee. In either case, please contact Kikusui distributor/agent, and provide the “Kikusui Part No. ” given on the cover page. Operation manual has been prepared with the utmost care;...

  • Page 3: Checking The Package Contents

    (Not all symbols may be used.) If any of the accessories are damaged or missing, contact your Kikusui agent or distributor. We recommend that you keep all packing materials, in case the Indicates that a high voltage (over 1 000 V) is used here.

  • Page 4: Safety Precautions

    Service Line Voltage • Kikusui service engineers will perform internal service of the Input power product. If the product needs adjustment or repairs, contact your Kikusui distributor or agent. • Use the product within the rated input line voltage range.

  • Page 5: Precautions Concerning Installation

    Precautions Concerning Installation Notations used in this manual Be sure observe the following precautions when installing the • The PFX2512 Charge / Discharge System Controller is also product. referred to as the PFX2500 series, PFX2500, or PFX2512 in this manual. •...

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Contents Volt / Thermometer Unit About this manual 2 (Option) Checking the Package Contents 3 Attaching of the Volt / Thermometer Unit 76 Safety Symbols 3 Preparation of the DUT (battery) Connection 78 Safety Precautions 4 Connecting the DUT (battery) 81 Precautions When Moving the Product 4 Volt / Thermometer Unit OP02-PFX Specifications Precautions Concerning Installation 5...

  • Page 7: Search By Topic7

    Search by Topic ➔”Checking the Package Contents” Preparation • What accessories are included in the package? ➔”Applied DC Power Supplies and • How do I know the appropriate system p.16 Electronic Loads” configuration for charge / discharge testing's? ➔”Preparation of the DUT (battery) •...

  • Page 8: Pfx2512

    Charge / Discharge System Controller PFX2512 Front panel The color of status indication LED and the operation satatus Status indication Green Orange POWER/STANDBY POWER STANDBY CHG/DISCH/REST DISCH REST DISPLAY CC/CV/CP VOLTAGE ( V ) CURRENT ( A ) CAPACITY ( Ah ) ELAPSED TIME ALARM/WARNING ALARM...

  • Page 9: Rear Panel

    (when it is selected by the SELECT key). p.52 15 SELECT key To select the item to display on the DISPLAY. Rear panel KIKUSUI ELECTRONICS CORP. NC03069-1 MADE IN JAPAN AC INPUT 90-250V 50-60Hz 60VA MAX Example in which a Volt / Thermometer Unit OP02-PFX is installed in slot 1 of a PFX2512.
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  • Page 11: General Description

    General Description This chapter describes the outline of product, connectable equipments, options.

  • Page 12: Product Overview

    The PFX2512 can be used for the wide range of power ratings combined with the selected model of Kikusui's DC power supply and the Kikusui's Electronic load. The initial cost can be reduced by selecting the equipment applied to the desired testing condition of the charge / discharge test.
  • Page 13 Product Overview ● 1000-step pattern charge/discharge feature You can set up to 1000 CC or CP (with V or I limits) steps. High-speed charge/discharge switching control enables you to perform complicated charge/ discharge tests with step times as short as 100 ms. The PFX2512 can be used to create a wide variety of test and simulation patterns for standard tests.

  • Page 14: System Configuration

    System Configuration The figure below shows an example of basic configuration of the charge and discharge system using the PFX2512. The system consists of the selected Kikusui's Electronic load and the DC power supply combined with a peripheral subsystem. PFX2512...
  • Page 15 VISA (Virtual Instrument Software Architecture) is a standard developed by the VXIplug&play Systems Alliance that defines software specifications for communicating with instruments from a PC. KI-VISA is a Kikusui-original VISA library that complies with the VXIplug&play VISA specifications. You can download the latest version of KI-VISA from the Kikusui website (http://www.kikusui.co.jp/en/download/).

  • Page 16: Applied Dc Power Supplies And Electronic Loads

    As for the latest information for the system configuration can be confirmed on our website (http:// www.kikusui.co.jp/en). Please contact our distributor or agent for details. The factory default settings are arranged by the following configuration. DC Power supply: PWR800L...
  • Page 17 Applied DC Power Supplies and Electronic Loads Selecting the system for the DC power supplies and the electronic loads The range is different between the charge operation and the discharge operation state. Select the applicable model of the DC power supply and the Electronic load that meets each requirement. The following graph indicates the range of allowable charge voltage value / current value calculated by the formula specified below.

  • Page 18: Applied Dc Power Supplies And Electronic Loads

    Applied DC Power Supplies and Electronic Loads The following graph indicates the range of allowable charge voltage value / current value calculated by the formula as specified below. Use the equipment that should not exceed the range of the voltage value (starting discharge voltage value/end voltage value) and the current value (constant current value).

  • Page 19: Options

    Options For details on the options, contact your Kikusui agent or distributor. Rack mounting options Product Model Notes Rack mout frame KRA3 Inch rack EIA Standard KRA150 Milli rack JIS standard Unit : mm (inch) Unit : mm KRA150 KRA3 Remove the handle and rubber feet before you mount the product to a rack.
  • Page 20 Options Load cable TL08-PFX The dedicated load cable for connecting the PFX2512 and the DUT (battery). It makes easier for the connection, because the cable and the sensing cable are assembled. Volt / Thermometer Unit OP02-PFX This is an expansion board for the measurement feature. By installing this board, you can expand the number of measurement points by four voltage and four temperature measurement points.

  • Page 21: Installation And Preparation

    Installation and Preparation This chapter describes the procedures of unpacking and preparation of the PFX2512 before use .

  • Page 22: Connecting The Power Cord

    If the supplied power cord cannot be used because the rated voltage or the plug shape is incompatible, have a qualified engineer replace it with an appropriate power cord that is 3 m or less in length. If obtaining an appropriate power cord is difficult, consult your Kikusui agent or distributor.
  • Page 23 Connecting the Power Cord To ensure the safety charge and discharge testing, the power cord of the all connected equipments should be connected to the outlet with the same ground terminal. Protect the malfunction in such case when the AC power line is shut down. Example properly ground power outlet for use Connect the power cord of each equipment to a...

  • Page 24: Connection And Setting Of The Each Equipment

    Connection and Setting of the Each Equipment The following example is consisting of the Charge/ Discharge System Controller (PFX2512), DC power supply (PWR800L), the Electronic load (PLZ1004W), and the DUT (battery). The direction of leading cables of input / output terminal board can be either right or left angle. However, wire the all the cables to become same directions as possible.
  • Page 25 Connection and Setting of the Each Equipment The following shows an example of system configuration which consist of 1set of the Charge/ Discharge System Controller (PFX2512), 1 set the DC power supply (PWR1600L), and 2sets of the Electronic load (PLZ1004W) in parallel operation. As for the parallel operation of the Electronic load units (PLZ1004W), locate the master unit with a position nearest to the PFX2512.
  • Page 26 Connection and Setting of the Each Equipment Terminal cover Remove the terminal cover Connect the PFX2512 to the DC power supply. p. 27 Use the cable with a crimp terminal which comes with the PFX2512 as a standard accessory. Connect the PFX2512 to the Electronic load. p.

  • Page 27: Connecting With The Dc Power Supply

    Connect the PFX2512 to the DC power supply using the cable with the crimp terminal and the 26- conductor flat cable. The following procedure refers to the case of connecting Kikusui's Regulated DC power supply PWR800L. Connecting the cable with the crimp terminal Confirm that the POWER switch of all connected equipments are turned off.
  • Page 28 Connecting with the DC Power Supply Align the hook of the bottom cover to the groove located to the side of the output terminal. Fix them in place using the screws. Check that the screws are securely fastened. Top cover Attachment of the Align the top and bottom parts of the terminal cover and screw...

  • Page 29: Connecting With The Electronic Load

    Connect the PFX2512 to the Electronic load using the cable with the crimp terminal and the 20- conductor flat cable. The following procedure refers to the case of connecting Kikusui's Electronic load PLZ1004W. Connecting the cable with the crimp terminal Confirm that the POWER switch of all connected equipments are turned off.
  • Page 30 Connecting with the Electronic Load φ10 line Cut the sleeve to φ15 line φ20 line match the wire Bolt (M8 x 18) φ25 line diameter by using the gauge as a Spring washer (M8) reference. Load input terminal cover Cable with crimp terminal (+: Red) Cable with crimp terminal (–: White)
  • Page 31 Connecting with the Electronic Load Connecting the flat cable Attach the lock lever to the 20-concuctor flat cable. (those items come with the PFX2512 as standard accessories) If the lock lever is not attached, the connector may come off. Confirm that the POWER switch of all connected equipments are turned off. Insert the 20-conductor flat cable to the "DC ELECTRONIC LOAD"...

  • Page 32: Using Bpchecker3000 To Control The Pfx2512

    Using BPChecker3000 to Control the PFX2512 To use BPChecker3000 to control a charge/discharge system, you have to use the LAN interface. Connect the PFX2512 to the PC, and set the IP address. There are the following three methods to connect the PFX2512 to the PC. PFX2512 IP address setting Necessary cable and device...
  • Page 33 Using BPChecker3000 to Control the PFX2512 Connection Use standard LAN cables to connect to the router. Router PFX2512 KIKUSUI ELECTRONICS CORP. MADE IN JAPAN To the LAN connector To the router AC INPUT 90-250V 50-60Hz 60VA MAX LAN cable Do not use the WAN port that will be connected to the Internet.
  • Page 34 Connecting the PFX2512 directly to a PC (only when using a single PFX2512) If you will use only a single PFX2512, use a LAN cable to connect it to the PC. PFX2512 KIKUSUI ELECTRONICS CORP. MADE IN JAPAN To the LAN connector AC INPUT...
  • Page 35 Can be mounted on a surface with magnets ETX2-SH16N I-O DATA DEVICE, INC. Internal power supply type; metal case Can be mounted on a 19-inch rack Switching hub PFX2512 KIKUSUI ELECTRONICS CORP. MADE IN JAPAN To the switching hub AC INPUT LAN cable 90-250V 50-60Hz...
  • Page 36 Using BPChecker3000 to Control the PFX2512 IP address: 192.168.1.10 Subnet mask: 255.255.255.0 Setting PFX2512s and their IP addresses Use Io Config, which is included with BPChecker3000, to set the IP addresses of the PFX2512s. Turn on the switching hub, PC, and then the PFX2512. Memo Activate “Io Config.”...
  • Page 37 Using BPChecker3000 to Control the PFX2512 Confirming the connection (when connected through a switching hub) Turn on the switching hub, PC, and then the PFX2512. The voltage display appears on the PFX2512. Press SELECT to show the Operation with a fixed IP address ADDRESS display.

  • Page 38: Setting The Dc Power Supply

    Setting the DC Power Supply Set the protection function to protect the DUT (battery) and the connected equipments. Set the external analog control to control the PFX2512. It is recommended to set the lock function when all the settings are completed. It prevents from PWR series being changed of setting by the operational error.

  • Page 39: Setting The Electronic Load

    Setting the Electronic Load Setting the external analog control Set the item concerning the external analog control to the following condition by using the CONFIG setting. Model CV control source settings CC control source settings External control logic setting of the output on/off PWR series External voltage control External voltage control...
  • Page 40 Setting the Electronic Load Setting the protection functions If the unit of the PLZ-4W series is set as the factory default settings, it is not necessary to set the protection function. Especially, when the DUT is concerned the safety as a matter of high priority or the charge and discharge test is conducted with a risk, the level of safety can be improved by the setting of protection functions.
  • Page 41 Setting the Electronic Load Setting the external analog control Set the item concerning the external analog control to the following condition by using the Menu setting. •Response Menu > Setup > Response : 1/2 •External voltage control Menu > Configuration > External > Control : V •External control logic setting Menu >...

  • Page 42: Setting The Pfx2512

    Setting the PFX2512 The following settings can be done by the S1 switch on the rear panel. If you changed the settings, turn on the power of the PFX2512 again. • channel number • The vibration sensor Switch position status of factory default Signal name Logic Notes...
  • Page 43 Setting the PFX2512 Setting the channel number Assign the specific address called the channel number to the connected PFX2512 on the TP-BUS. Specify a different value for each channel of the charge and discharge unit. The valid channel number 1 to 7 Setting the vibration sensor The vibration sensor is installed for the PFX2512.

  • Page 44: Preparation Of The Dut (Battery) Connection

    Preparation of the DUT (battery) Connection Standard accessories of the PFX2512 does not include the cable for connecting to the DUT (battery). Prepare the cable applied to description of the DUT (battery). The cable used for the charge / discharge current between the •...
  • Page 45 ■ Nominal cross-sectional area of cables and allowable currents (reference) Nominal cross- (Reference cross- Allowable Current sectional area sectional area) recommended current [A] (Ta = 30 °C) by Kikusui [A] （2.08） （3.31） （5.26） （8.37） （13.3） （21.15） （33.62） （42.41） （53.49） （67.43）...
  • Page 46 Preparation of the DUT (battery) Connection Making the sensing cable Pin No. Symbol Description ＋ S Positive voltage terminal. Connect to the positive terminal of the DUT (battery). － S Negative voltage terminal. Connect to the negative terminal of the DUT (battery). ＋...

  • Page 47: Connecting The Dut (Battery)

    Connecting the DUT (battery) Possible electric shock. WARNING • There is no order for wiring between the connecting equipments, however, the wiring with the DUT (battery) must be arranged at the last and it should be connected from the side of PFX2512.
  • Page 48 Connecting the DUT (battery) Connecting the DUT cable Confirm the status of POWER switch of the PFX2512 is being in the STANDBY position. Even when the POWER switch is turned on, the DUT cable and the sensing connector can be disconnected only in the "STANDBY" state that must not be under execution of the charge and discharge test.

  • Page 49: Operations

    Operations This chapter describes the turning on the power, the panel operation, the external control monitoring, protection functions, alarms, setting of the model ID's, and LAN interface.

  • Page 50: Turning On And Off Of The Power Supply

    Turning On and Off of the Power Supply There is no specific order to turn on the power of equipments in the system (the PFX2512, DC power supply, Electronic load, and other peripherals that compose the system), and also there is no order for when turn off the power of equipments.
  • Page 51 Turn off the POWER switch of the PFX2512. It is possible to turn on and off of the power for all equipments at the same time by customizing the system. If you need assistance, please contact Kikusui agent or distributor. PFX2512_CE...

  • Page 52: Panel Operation

    Panel Operation You can select the function to show the value on the display by the SELECT key on the front panel. The display can be changed by pressing the SELECT key. When the power is turned on, the display shows the voltage value. Example when the voltage indication is selected DISPLAY VOLTAGE (V)
  • Page 53 Outline of the External Control External alarm common STRIP - GAUGE External alarm input AWG 24 Status common 10mm ALM status END status The wire is directly The wire scrap REST status incontact with the is in contact with chassis. the chassis.

  • Page 54: Protection Functions And Alarms

    Protection Functions and Alarms When the protection function interrupts or the alarm occurs while the test, either turning off the output or illuminate the "ALARM/WARNING" LED (in red or orange) and interrupts testing. In case the PC operation stopped suddenly, the charge and discharge test is executed for the cycle of condition just prior to the occurrence, but not go to the next cycle and quit halfway of the testing.
  • Page 55 Cell over temperature / DUT (battery) over temperature protection When the error code No.200's (Err.2xx) is displayed, it is an occurrence of an internal error. Confirm the displayed error code, and contact Kikusui agent or distributor. Releasing the alarm The alarm can be released from the BPChecker3000. Transmit the alarm release command after Help eliminating the cause of alarm occurrence indicated by the error code.

  • Page 56: Setting The Model Id

    If you cannot clear the warning even when all of the causes of the warning occurrence are eliminated, the PFX2512 may have malfunctioned. If this happens, stop using the PFX2512 and contact your Kikusui agent or distributor. Setting the Model ID The operating range of charge and discharge (maximum voltage / maximum current) for the p.

  • Page 57: Test Procedure

    Test Procedure To perform charge/discharge tests, use BPChecker3000 for the PFX2512 to configure settings such as the information of the connected devices and the test conditions. When the test is executed for the first time, follow the instruction specified below. BPChecker3000 test procedure Configure the hardware.
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  • Page 59: Specification

    Specification This chapter contains PFX2512 specifications and outline drawings.

  • Page 60: Pfx2512 Functional Specifications

    PFX2512 Functional Specifications • Static: General term to indicate CC charge, CC - CV charge, CC discharge, CC - CV discharge, CP discharge, and CP - CV discharge • Pattern: General term to indicate pattern charge/discharge and I - V characteristics charge/ discharge Charge function Static...
  • Page 61 Specification Discharge function Static Constant current Settings Constant current value (Current) discharge Cutoff condition Specified time after discharge start (Discharge Time) Battery voltage (Cutoff Voltage) Battery temperature (Max Temp) Discharge capacity (Discharge Ah) Rest Specified time after discharge end (Rest Time) Rest completion condition of the battery temperature (Rest Temp) Constant current - Settings...
  • Page 62 Specification Pattern charge/discharge feature (seamless charge/discharge control) Pattern Pattern constant Settings Step constant current value (Step Current) current charge/ Step time (Step Time) discharge Cutoff Time since pattern charge/discharge start (Total Time) CC Pattern condition or Number of loops (Loop Count) limit Limit voltage (Limit;...
  • Page 63 Specification Measurement function Static Battery voltage Average voltage every 100 ms Charge / discharge current Average current every 100 ms Battery temperature Simplified temperature measurement function using a thermistor as a temperature sensing element (Temperature) Capacity The product of the measured current (average current) and the elapsed time Charge status Calculated with a capacity ratio in which the specified capacity is the...
  • Page 64 Specification Protection function Overvoltage (overcharge) Software Detection of the overvoltage (overcharge) by the measured value of protection voltage (the AD converted value) Output off Hardware Direct detection by the hardware comparator Output off Undervoltage Software Detection of the undervoltage (overdischarge) by the measured (overdischarge) protection value of voltage (the AD converted value) Output off...

  • Page 65: Other Features

    Specification Display function Power supply POWER Test under execution or enable status of test execution status Illuminated "POWER / STANDBY" LED (Green) STANDBY Standby status, or enable status of terminating system Illuminates the "POWER / STANDBY" LED (Orange) Charge / Charge operation status, Illuminated "CHG / DISCH/REST"...
  • Page 66 Specification Interface DC power Exclusive connector for Equipped 1 channel, 26 pin connector, isolation input / output supply I/F Kikusui's product Electronic load Exclusive connector for Equipped 1 channel, 20 pin connector, isolation input / output Kikusui's product System LAN (Ethernet) 1 ch;...

  • Page 67: Pfx2512 Electrical Specifications

    PFX2512 Electrical Specifications Unless specified otherwise, the specifications are for the following settings and conditions. • The warm-up time is 30 minutes. • TYP (typical) values do not guarantee the performance. • reading: Indicates the readout value. • set: Indicates the setting value. •...
  • Page 68 Specification Setting accuracy Static Constant current 0.000 A to 50.000 A Range charge / Accuracy discharge Resolution 1 mA Constant voltage 60 V range 0.000 V to 60.000 V Range charge / 6 V range 0.000 V to 6.000 V discharge Accuracy Resolution...
  • Page 69 Specification Measurement accuracy Static Charge / Range 0.0000 A to 50.0000 A discharge *2 *3 ±(0.15 % of reading + 0.02 % of rating) Accuracy Current Resolution 0.1 mA measurement Voltage Range 60 V range -6.0000 V to 60.0000 V measurement 6 V range -1.0000 V to 6.0000 V...
  • Page 70 Specification Measurement accuracy (continued) High-speed sampling Voltage Range 60 V range -6.0000 V to 60.0000 V measurement 6 V range -1.0000 V to 6.0000 V 1 ms ±(0.1 % of reading + 0.1 % of rating) Accuracy *9*10 sampling 10 ms ±(0.1 % of reading + 0.05 % of rating) sampling 100 ms...
  • Page 71 Specification Temperature measurement The thermistor 103AT-2 (Ishizuka denshi) is used for the temperature sensor. Resistance (temperature) measurement section Measurable range -40.0 ° to 100.0 ° 0.1 ° Measurement resolution ±0.5 ° (Measuring temperature at 0 ° to 40.0 ° *2 *3 Measurement accuracy ±1 °...
  • Page 72 Specification Protection function Overvoltage (overcharge) protection Software 0 % to 105 % of the rated value Range Accuracy 60 V range ±(0.05 % of set + 0.02 % of rating) *1*2 6 V range ±(0.05 % of set + 0.04 % of rating) Resolution 1 mV Time to trip...

  • Page 73: General Specifications

    Specification General specifications Nominal input rating 100 Vac to 240 Vac, 50 Hz / 60 Hz Input voltage range 90 Vac to 250 Vac Power consumption 60 VAmax When three OP02-PFX units are installed: 80 VAmax 0 °C to 40 °C Operating temperature and humidity ranges (32 ºF to 104 ºF) , 20 %rh to 85 %rh (no condensation)
  • Page 74 Specification This is a Class A equipment. This product is intended for use in an industrial environment. This product may cause interference if used in residential areas. Such use must be avoided unless the user takes special measures to reduce electromagnetic emissions to prevent interference to the reception of radio and television broadcasts.

  • Page 75: Volt / Thermometer Unit (Option)

    OP01-PFX Volt / Thermometer Unit (Option) This chapter describes how to install the optional Volt / Thermometer Units OP02-PFX and how to connect the DUT (battery) and bias power supply to the units and contains the specifications of the units.

  • Page 76: Attaching Of The Volt / Thermometer Unit

    Attaching of the Volt / Thermometer Unit When you want to expand the number of voltage and temperature measurement points, you can install Volt / Thermometer Unit OP02-PFXs in the rear-panel option slots. After you remove a Volt / Thermometer Unit, attach a slot cover over the empty slot using screws. The number of channels that you can connect to the charge and discharge unit is equal to regardless of whether OP02-PFX units are installed in the PFX2512.
  • Page 77 Attaching of the Volt / Thermometer Unit Remove the cover Insert the board Connector section Attachment of the OP02-PFX PFX2512_CE...

  • Page 78: Preparation Of The Dut (Battery) Connection

    Preparation of the DUT (battery) Connection Cables for connecting the OP02-PFX and the input terminal to the DUT (battery) are not included with the OP02-PFX. Prepare the cable applied to description. The cable used for the charge / discharge current •...
  • Page 79 ■ Input terminal (Connector MC1.5/10-G : Phoenix Contact) When the PFX2512 is shipped from the factory, connectors are attached to the input terminals. If they are damaged or 84-61-7910 lost, contact your Kikusui agent or distributor. Temperature measurement (THERMOCOUPLE) Term No. Signal...
  • Page 80 Preparation of the DUT (battery) Connection Connecting the thermocouple for connector plug Connect type K thermocouples directly to the connector plug. Insert the wire with 7 mm of the covering removed here. Thermocouple Thermocouple 4 Thermocouple 3 Thermocouple 2 Thermocouple 1 Length up to 5 m Temperature Sensing The attached...

  • Page 81: Connecting The Dut (Battery)

    Connecting the DUT (battery) Possible electric shock. WARNING • When installing the fuse between the OP02-PFX and the DUT (battery), make sure that the POWER switch is turned off. • There is no order for wiring between the connecting equipments, however, the wiring with the DUT (battery) must be arranged at the last and it should be connected from the side of OP02-PFX.

  • Page 82: Volt / Thermometer Unit Op02-Pfx Specifications

    Volt / Thermometer Unit OP02-PFX Specifications Items not listed below conform to the specifications of the PFX2512. • reading: Indicates the readout value. • set: Indicates the setting value. • rating: Indicates the rated. • Static: General term to indicate CC charge, CC - CV charge, CC discharge, CC - CV discharge, CP discharge, and CP - CV discharge •...
  • Page 83 Volt / Thermometer Unit OP02-PFX Specifications Pattern charge/discharge feature and I-V characteristic charge/ discharge feature Pattern Pattern constant current Cutoff condition Cell voltage (Cell Max Voltage and Cell Min Voltage) charge/ discharge Cell temperature (Cell Max Temp) CC Pattern Cell unbalance (Cell Unbalance) Pattern constant power Cutoff condition Cell voltage (Cell Max Voltage and Cell Min Voltage) charge/ discharge...

  • Page 84: Volt / Thermometer Unit Op02-Pfx Specifications

    Volt / Thermometer Unit OP02-PFX Specifications Cell protection function Cell overvoltage (overcharge) protection Detects overvoltage (overcharge) on the basis of the measured voltage (A/D-converted value) Output off Cell software OVP Range 0 % to 105 % of the measured range ±(0.05 % of set + 0.02 % of rating) Accuracy Resolution...

  • Page 85: Volt / Thermometer Unit Op02-Pfx Specifications

    Volt / Thermometer Unit OP02-PFX Specifications Cell temperature measurement Thermocouple voltage (Temperature) measurement Number of measurement terminals Thermocouple type K type -100.0 ° to 400.0 ° Measurable range *3 *4 ±1.5 ° (TYP value) Measurement resolution *3 *5 ±0.5 ° (TYP value) Reference junction compensation Accuracy...
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  • Page 87: A Features Of The Digital Cc/Cv

    Appendix A Features of the Digital CC/CV Control B Description of the Function C Connecting a Bias Power Supply D Reference Data E Troubleshooting F Maintenance...

  • Page 88: A Features Of The Digital Cc/Cv Control88

    Features of the Digital CC/CV Control The digital control is adopted to control the operation of constant current (CC) and the constant voltage (CV) . To perform the efficient evaluation test, the following describes the feature and the principle of operation for the digital control of the CC/CV operation .
  • Page 89 Features of the Digital CC/CV Control When the connected DUT is other than the battery, there is a possibility that the operation of the CC / CV control may not be functioned properly. When at no load (no connection) or the connected battery with the internal impedance at abnormally high, the CV operation may not be activated normally.

  • Page 90: B Description Of The Function

    Description of the Function The following describes the outline and the direction for the measurement features and other function of PFX2512, charge/Discharge System Controller. Description of the measurement function The PFX2512 equips the high-speed, a 24-bit delta-sigma analog-to-digital converter (ADC). It enables to perform a wide range of the measurement in 60 V / 50 A without switching the range with a resolution of 100 μV / 100 μA in high-speed and high-accuracy.
  • Page 91 Description of the Function Connection check function The connection check function is to measure the voltage value on each of the connected DUT cable and the voltage sensing cable, and if there is any difference in measured voltage value, this function determine the status as abnormal connection and abort the execution of the test.
  • Page 92 Description of the Function Unbalance detection function (only when an OP02-PFX is installed) This function measures the voltages of all the cells in the object under measurement, and detects the maximum and minimum cell voltages. When the unbalance voltage (the difference between the maximum and minimum cell voltages) exceeds the set value, an alarm occurs and the output is turned off.

  • Page 93: C Connecting A Bias Power Supply

    This is useful when you want to evaluate a low voltage range, when you want to perform a charge/ discharge test on a single cell, or in similar situations. For the bias power supply, you can use variable-voltage power supplies such as the Kikusui PAS series, PWR series, and PAG series or fixed-voltage power supplies.

  • Page 94: D Reference Data

    Reference Data PFX2512 pattern charge/discharge The data acquired under the following conditions. System requirements Charge/discharge system controller PFX2512 Power supply PWR800L Electronic load PLZ1004W The DUT (battery) Use a 14 mm cable with a length of 5 m to connect to a 25.9 V, 40 Ah Li-ion battery module.

  • Page 95: Troubleshooting

    If your problem does not correspond to any of the listed items, If you carry out the corrective action but the situation does not improve, contact your Kikusui agetnt or distributor. Symptom concerning Charge / Discharge System Controller PFX2512 The power does not turn on.
  • Page 96 99 When the LED illuminates even any abnormal operation environment is found, stop the operation immediately and contact Kikusui distributor/agent. The alarm was occurred in the connected Electronic load. Confirm whether the It displays on the p.
  • Page 97 Clean the dust filter. When the error becomes large under any condition, it is concerned that the － adjustment may be shifted. Contact Kikusui distributor/agent. The voltage display is unstable. When the DUT other than battery is connected, or any other device connected －...
  • Page 98 Troubleshooting The temperature is not displayed correctly. Problem Items to check and corrective actions The error of display is large. Is the specified thermistor used? If other parts such as capacitor is attached to p. 3 the thermistor, the display error become large. Use the specified thermistor. p.

  • Page 99: Maintenance

    Maintenance Cleaning the dust filter Possible electric shock. When performing maintenance work, be sure to turn off the POWER WARNING switch and remove the power cord plug. Dust filters are furnished on the inside of the louver. Periodically clean the filter to prevent clogging. App.
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  • Page 101: Index

    INDEX accessory ....................3 LAN interface ................. 32 LED display ..............52 alarm occurrence ..............43 ALARM/WARNING ............8 release ................55 CAPACITY (Ah) ..............8 application software ..............14 CC/CV/CP ................8 CHG/DISCH/REST ............. 8 CURRENT (A) ..............8 CYCLE NO................8 BPChecker3000 ................
  • Page 102 seamless charge/discharge ............89 sensing cable Connect ................48 making ................46 Sensing cable set TL09-PFX ................20 DC power supply ............38 Electronic load ..............39 PFX2512 ................42 Storage humidity range ..............5 Storage temperature range ............5 temperature chamber ..............15 synchronized testing ............15 temperature sensing cable ..........44 Thermocouple ................78 Troubleshooting ................95 version ..................2...
  • Page 104 KIKUSUI ELECTRONICS CORP. 1-1-3 Higashiyamata, Tsuzuki-ku, Yokohama, 224-0023, Japan Tel: +81-45-593-7570 Fax: +81-45-593-7571 http://www.kikusui.co.jp/en Website...

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