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Summary of Contents for Douglas Battery datatrac
- Page 1 Information Solutions Douglas DataTrac ™ Wireless Battery Data Recorder and Transmitter Installation and Operation Manual June 2013 3-3005-44-01...
- Page 2 4035 Hunterstand Court F 434.975.0984 Charlottesville, VA 22911 © Copyright 2013 Aker Wade Power Technologies, LLC. All rights reserved. All trademarks and logos are the property of Aker Wade except DataTrac and Douglas Data Manager , which are trademarks of ® ™...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Section 5: DataTrac Installation For Battery Installation to Track Single-Battery Usage Data Truck Installation for Tracking Throughput Measurements in Battery Change-Out Operations Removing the DataTrac Unit for All Installations Section 6: Optional Accessories Section 7: Reading DataTrac Battery Data Index... -
Page 4: Section 1: Introduction
24V solid-state relay. DataTrac can have one or two serial ports. One serial port is used for host communication and is typically configured with a Bluetooth radio for wireless ®... -
Page 5: Data Available For Analysis
DataTrac, including battery and truck serial numbers, battery configuration and put in service date. Event Data is a record of the operation of the battery to which DataTrac is attached. Events are recorded for each operating state of the battery (charge, discharge and idle). Event data is used to compile an accurate record of battery use. -
Page 6: Section 2: Specifications
• Reverse Polarity Protection • Water and acid resistant Packaging • UL 94V-0 5.0”L × 2.0”W ×1.2”H Physical Dimensions ® Compliance Classified by UL to UL 583 Table 1. Specifications for DataTrac ® Bluetooth is a registered trademark of Bluetooth SIG, Inc. -
Page 7: Section 3: Safety Precautions
This danger symbol indicates that personnel must practice safety procedures in order to prevent equipment damage, bodily injury, or death. CAUTION! Installation of DataTrac must be performed by qualified personnel only. CAUTION! Working in the vicinity of lead-acid batteries is dangerous. - Page 8 à prévenir une détérioration de l’équipement, un dommage corporel ou la mort. ATTENTION! L’installation de L’DataTrac doit être effectuée uniquement par du personnel qualifié. ATTENTION! Travailler à proximité de batteries plomb-acide est dangereux.
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Page 9: Section 4: Setup And Initialization
Apply power to the DC supply. 3. The red and green LEDs will blink rapidly as the DataTrac unit powers up. After a delay of several seconds, you will see the green light of the unit begin to blink, indicating that it is collecting data and ready to communicate with a host PC. -
Page 10: Initializing The Datatrac
Once the unit has been configured, the “get current values” function can be used to make sure that the unit is reading voltage, current and temperature properly. If the DataTrac unit is being deployed in a new location, you may also want to clear the event data on the unit. DataTrac can store 4087 charge/discharge events, so it is generally not necessary to clear events. - Page 11 If the DataTrac unit is being deployed in a new location, you may also want to clear the event data on the unit. DataTrac can store 4087 charge/discharge events, so it is generally not necessary to clear events. Note: The internal temperature sensor of the DataTrac unit will usually read a few degrees higher than the ambient temperature, because of a slight rise in temperature from components inside the unit case.
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Page 12: Section 5: Datatrac Installation
3. Note: For dual lead batteries, make sure the Hall Effect goes around the positive cable that is used for BOTH charging AND discharging. Note: For all installation scenarios, the red LED on the DataTrac unit should always be OFF. If it is ON or blinking, contact qualified service personnel. For Battery Installation to Track Single-Battery Usage Data 1. - Page 13 CAUTION! Make sure that the battery lead does not come into contact with any part of the battery or truck. ATTENTION! S’assurer que le plomb de la batterie ne rentre pas en contact avec un composant quelconque de la batterie ou du camion. Note: For dual lead batteries, make sure the Hall Effect goes around the positive cable that is used for BOTH charging AND discharging.
- Page 14 3. Once the Hall Effect device has been secured around the positive battery cable, lay the DataTrac unit on top of the battery, in a location where it will not interfere with the normal operation of the truck or battery.
- Page 15 CAUTION! A (1) Amp, 250V inline fuse must be added at the termination point of the DataTrac positive power connection, so that in the event that the DataTrac power lead is damaged, it does not create a possible current path. ATTENTION! Un fusible en série de 250 V, 1 A doit être ajouté au point de terminaison de la connexion électrique positive de l’DataTrac,...
- Page 16 6. For units configured with electrolyte level sensor only - To install the electrolyte level sensor, drill a ½ inch diameter hole in the top of the cell to be monitored. This must not be the first (lowest voltage) cell of the battery. Insert the level sensor into the cell. Connect the blue return wire to the negative post of battery cell which is immediately adjacent to, and 2V less than the cell with the sensor.
- Page 17 7. Secure all wires from the DataTrac using Velcro or cables ties, ensuring no loose or slack wires are left hanging.
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Page 18: Truck Installation For Tracking Throughput Measurements In Battery Change-Out Operations
8” cable ties, 1/4” socket and ratchet or nut driver, small Phillips screwdriver, electrical tape. 2. Position the DataTrac on the lift truck in a location where it will not be damaged nor create interference during normal operation and battery change-out. 3. Attach the Hall Effect transducer. For the solid core unit, remove the SB... -
Page 19: Removing The Datatrac Unit For All Installations
Removing the DataTrac Unit – for All Installations To move the DataTrac unit to a different truck or battery, follow the reverse of the instructions for installation. To remove a solid core Hall Effect sensor, remove the SB, SBX or Euro connector and slide the HE unit off the end of the cable. - Page 20 2. Keeping the blade of the screwdriver against the pry point, raise the screwdriver to unlock the two halves of the Hall effect unit...
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Page 21: Section 6: Optional Accessories
Section 6: Optional Accessories DataTrac units may be special ordered with several additional options that allow it to be used in custom applications. All of these optional accessories require custom software on the DataTrac unit, which is typically only provided for high volume custom applications. -
Page 22: Section 7: Reading Datatrac Battery Data
After it has been accumulating battery data, you can download this data at any time, as long as the DataTrac unit is powered and within range of the PC. This can be accomplished while the unit is still attached to the battery/truck, or by connecting the DataTrac unit to a power supply at any time after it has been removed. -
Page 23: Index
Index Accessories 21 Battery Temperature 5 Communications between PC and DataTrac 9 Communications Interface 9 Data Available for Analysis 5 Data Collection 6 Data Storage Amount and Time 6 Electrolyte Level Sensor 16 Electrolyte Sensor 16 External Relay Connection 21... - Page 24 Power Consumption 5 Power Leads 14 Reading DataTrac Battery Data 22 Real Time Clock 9 Removing the DataTrac Unit 19 RS232 Host Communication Cable 21 Safety Precautions 7 Setup and Initialization 9 Software Tools for DataTrac 5 Specifications 6 Thermistor 15...
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