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- Page 1 Cadex C5100 Battery Tester User Guide...
- Page 3 (including damages for loss or business profits, business interruption, and the like) arising out of the use or inability to use the Cadex C5100 Firmware Utility Software or the Cadex C5100 Battery Tester and/or its documentation.
- Page 4 Cadex C5100 Battery Tester User Guide • If the product is used for rental purposes. • Changes or modifications to the equipment not expressly approved by Cadex Electronics Inc. To obtain service, contact service@cadex.com or (Canada) 1-604-231-7777, (USA Toll Free) 800-565-5228, or (Europe) +49 (0) 911 240 332-0.
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
Radio Interference........................9 Disposal of Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) in the European Union ..9 Section 2: Introduction......................10 The Cadex C5100 Battery Tester Package................10 Cadex C5100 Battery Tester Features................... 11 Section 3: Battery Testing......................13 Available Programs....................... 13 Test a Li-ion Battery ...................... -
Page 6: Section 1: General Precautions And Information
Information Safety Notice • Read, understand and follow all instructions in this user guide before using the Cadex C5100 Battery Tester unit. • Refer to the battery manufacturer MSDS (Material Safety Data Sheet) for specific handling and safety information. -
Page 7: Modification Of Equipment
Cadex C5100 Battery Tester User Guide Modification of Equipment CE, FCC, CSA, UL, and other approvals apply only to the Cadex C5100 Battery Tester in the factory-authorized configuration. Changes or modification to the equipment not expressly approved by Cadex will void the approvals. -
Page 8: Charging And Discharging Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) Batteries
Cadex C5100 Battery Tester User Guide Charging and Discharging Lithium-ion (Li-ion) Batteries Lithium-ion (Li-ion) batteries are safe when used as directed. Battery safety cannot be assured when a battery pack is built with individual cells of an unknown nature with a series and parallel connection. -
Page 9: Shock Hazard
Use only a grounded AC outlet to power the tester. Warranty & Service Cadex Electronics Inc. warrants the Cadex C5100 Battery Tester against defective materials and workmanship for a period of two (2) years from the original purchase date. - Page 10 Before sending the unit for service, contact Cadex Technical Support at (Canada) 1-604-231-7777, (USA Toll Free) 800-565-5228, or (Europe) +49 (0) 911 240 332-0 or service@cadex.com . If the product requires warranty service, the representative will provide a Return Authorization form or number and the location of the nearest service center.
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Page 11: Radio Interference
Cadex C5100 Battery Tester User Guide Radio Interference This equipment generates, uses, and radiates radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause interference with radio communications. It has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class “A”... -
Page 12: Section 2: Introduction
• Country-specific AC power cord. • This user guide. IMPORTANT NOTICE Use only grounded AC power cord(s) and outlets with the Cadex C5100 Battery Tester. Install the equipment near a socket-outlet where it is easily accessible. © 2013 Cadex Electronics Inc. -
Page 13: Cadex C5100 Battery Tester Features
Cadex C5100 Battery Tester User Guide Cadex C5100 Battery Tester Features The LCD backlight on the Cadex C5100 Battery Tester automatically turns off after five minutes of inactivity. The LCD backlight will turn itself on when any key is pressed on the unit or when... - Page 14 Cadex C5100 Battery Tester User Guide Serial port Used to connect to an Optional Receipt Printer. AC Power Inlet Attach to power outlet. USB Port Used to connect to a computer for use with BatteryStore. Type B USB connector. Cable not included.
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Page 15: Section 3: Battery Testing
C-code, and displays measured capacity as a % of the C-code rated value within approximately 7 hours. Note: If a battery C-code that is not supported by the C5100 is selected, the unit will display one of these messages: NiCd Not Supported, NiMH Not Supported, SLA Not Supported, 10.80V Not Supported, or 14.40V Not Supported. -
Page 16: Test A Li-Ion Battery
Cadex C5100 Battery Tester User Guide Test a Li-ion Battery Rapidly Test the Battery Condition in Less Than 30 Seconds 1. Apply AC power to turn on the Cadex C5100 Battery Tester. Ensure battery adapter in installed. 2. Insert the Li-ion battery to test. -
Page 17: Cycle A Li-Ion Battery
The Cycle button charges/discharges/charges a battery and displays the battery’s capacity in % in about 7 hours. 1. Apply AC power to turn on the Cadex C5100 Battery Tester. Ensure battery adapter in installed. 2. Insert the Li-ion battery to cycle. - Page 18 Cadex C5100 Battery Tester User Guide The preset ranges can be accessed by pressing the keys to select the capacity of the battery to be tested as noted on the label of the battery in mAh. The default ranges are as follows:...
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Page 19: Possible Fault Messages
Cadex C5100 Battery Tester User Guide Possible Fault Messages Contact Cadex Technical Support at (Canada) 1-604-231-7777, (USA Toll Free) 800-565-5228, or (Europe) +49 (0) 911 240 332-0, or service@cadex.com for further information. Fault Codes Code Name Description -3115 Target Capacity Not Met Battery Capacity <... -
Page 20: Section 4: Upgrade The C5100 Firmware
The Cadex BatteryStore software can update the C5100’s firmware using a Windows-based PC. A USB cable with a Type B connector is required to connect to the C5100 USB port (cable not included). To update the firmware on the C5100: 1. - Page 21 DOWN ARROW the COM port that the C5100 is connected to. Ensure AC power is applied to the C5100 and USB cable with a Type B connector is connected from the analyzer to the computer. Click Search. If there is a working connection, the firmware information appears.
- Page 22 Cadex C5100 Battery Tester User Guide 5. Next, click Update to initiate the firmware flash process. The Confirm window appears. 6. Click Browse to select a firmware file. Next, click Update to initiate the firmware flash process. The Confirm window appears.
- Page 23 Cadex C5100 Battery Tester User Guide 8. The Information window appears when the firmware has been updated. 9. Click Exit. The Confirm window appears. Click Yes to exit the firmware utility. 10. The Information window appears. Disconnect the USB cable from the C5100 and click OK.
- Page 24 Cadex C5100 Battery Tester User Guide If error messages occur, contact Cadex Technical Support at (Canada) 1-604-231-7777, (USA Toll Free) 800-565-5228, or (Europe) +49 (0) 911 240 332-0, or service@cadex.com. © 2013 Cadex Electronics Inc.
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Page 25: Section 5: Maintenance And Spare Components
Cadex C5100 Battery Tester User Guide Section 5: Maintenance and Spare Components To maintain accuracy in test results and to achieve long product life, Cadex Electronics Inc. recommends the following steps to maintain the C5100. Clean the Battery Adapter or RigidArm Contacts Clean the battery adapter contacts regularly with a lint free cotton swab and isopropyl alcohol. -
Page 26: Section 6: Specifications
Test program only supports nominal 3.6V Li-ion or Li-polymer, 700- 1800mAh batteries, user-selectable. Charge/discharge: 2A max. Battery Interface: Custom and universal adapters; Cadex SnapLock™ system; read-only application, temperature sensor. Line voltages: 100-240VAC, 50/60Hz 0.6A, internal power supply, IEC320 grounded inlet, country-specific AC power cords available.
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