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Modification of Equipment CE, FCC, CSA and other approvals apply only to Cadex C7000 Series Battery Analyzers (C7200, C7400 and C7400ER) in the factory-authorized configuration. Changes or modification to the equipment not expressly approved by Cadex will void the approvals and void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
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The analyzer may be affected by interference from other devices. If the unit is running abnormally, please ensure that the analyzer is moved away from any source of radio interference. Cadex Electronics Inc.
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Do not exceed the battery manufacturer’s recommended charge current and voltage limits for batteries. Do not remove the adapter from the analyzer while the battery is running. Cadex C7000 Series Battery Analyzers...
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Pay special attention when using an unknown brand. Not all brands contain intrinsic safety features that protect the cell when stressed. • During experiments, place the test battery into a well-ventilated fireproof container. Never leave the battery unattended while under charge or discharge. Cadex Electronics Inc.
Safety Notice Shock Hazard The Cadex Battery Analyzer contains high-voltage circuits, and can pose a shock hazard when the upper cover is removed. Do not attempt to perform any service procedures on the analyzer other than replacement of the external fuse or internal backup battery (see Chapter 11, Services and Upgrades, page 114).
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Products used for rental purposes. Warranty Service Before sending the unit for service, contact Cadex Technical Support. If your 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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Warranty & Service Non-warranty Repairs Before sending the unit in for service, contact Cadex Technical Support at 1 800 565-5228. If your product is not covered by warranty, the representative will provide the contact information for the nearest service center. You may contact the service center directly to arrange to send the product in for service.
Table of Contents Table of Contents Chapter 1 Overview....................1 Product Features.......................1 Connecting to Cadex BatteryShop™................2 Chapter 2 Getting Started..................1 Contents of the Box ......................1 Using this Manual ......................1 Conventions ........................3 Direction Keys .......................3 Symbols.........................3 Abbreviations and Acronyms..................4 Commonly Used Terms....................5 Chapter 3 Operating Principles................7...
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Default Extended C-code for NiMH Batteries............. 56 Default Extended C-code for SLA Batteries ............... 56 Default Extended C-code for Li-ion Batteries ............. 57 Extended C-code Settings for Special Cases ..............57 Intrinsically Safe Batteries ..................57 Cadex C7000 Series Battery Analyzers...
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Resuming Service After Power Failure ...............82 Short Key Functions ....................84 Chapter 8 Reports and Labels ................85 Automatically Print Reports or Labels................88 Automatic Report or Label printing................88 Print Reports and Labels ....................89 Chapter 9 Events and Data Logs .................92 Cadex Electronics Inc.
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Calibrating Adapters..................... 123 Adapter Calibration Values..................124 Calibration Values for QuickTest ................124 Chapter 13 Solving Problems and Getting Help ..........126 Troubleshooting......................126 Manual Updates and Other References............... 130 Technical Support ......................131 Cadex C7000 Series Battery Analyzers xiii...
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Appendix A Messages and Warnings ...............132 Non-Coded Messages ....................133 By Code ........................134 By Detailed Message ....................137 Appendix B Charge Algorithms.................156 NiCd and NIMH batteries ....................156 SLA and Li-ion batteries....................158 Appendix C Specifications.................160 Hardware........................160 Appendix D Parts and Accessories..............162 Cadex Electronics Inc.
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Overview Chapter 1 The Cadex C7000 Series of Battery Analyzers includes the C7200, C7400 and C7400ER. Product Features • Services rechargeable nickel-cadmium (NiCd), nickel-metal hydride (NiMH), sealed lead-acid (SLA), lithium-ion (Li-ion) batteries and lithium-polymer (Li- Poly). In this manual “Li-ion” refers to both), lithium-ion and lithium-polymer batteries.
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• Provides control and monitoring of large-scale battery services by connecting up to 120 Cadex analyzers to service up to 480 batteries simultaneously. • Provides easy access to a database of information for over 1000 battery models, including C-code settings. Even a novice user can perform a variety of tests and programs.
Cadex battery analyzer equipped with firmware version 6.11 (see Upgrading the Firmware, page 120). If you do not have version 6.11, contact Cadex to obtain the upgraded version.) Chapter 1 - Overview provides basic information about product features and connecting the Cadex analyzer to a computer.
Chapter 10 - Custom Programs describes how to create user-defined programs for specialized or advanced applications. Chapter 11 - Services and Upgrades provides information on servicing the Cadex analyzer, including upgrading the firmware. Chapter 12 - System Calibration provides instructions for calibrating the analyzer.
Direction keys are represented in this manual as follows: DOWN LEFT RIGHT Symbols Caution Information that, if ignored, can result in damage to the Battery Analyzer, battery adapters or the battery. Potential shock hazard. Potential explosion hazard. Cadex C7000 Series Battery Analyzers...
Milli-ampere hour mOhm Milli-ohm NiCd Nickel-cadmium battery chemistry NiMH Nickel-metal-hydride battery chemistry Original equipment manufacturer IBM compatible personal computer Radio frequency Part number State of Charge State of Health Sealed lead acid battery chemistry Universal Serial Bus Cadex Electronics Inc.
The amount of energy that a fully charged battery is capable of holding. Configuration Battery parameters stored in battery adapters that tell Code (C-code) the Cadex analyzer how to service a specific battery type (see Chapter 6 - C-codes (Configuration Codes) page 43). Cells Individual items within the battery.
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Maintenance charge to compensate for battery self- discharge. User Interface The front panel of the analyzer that provides information about the status of the analyzer and any batteries being serviced: It consists of the LCD display, the LED indicators and the input keys. Cadex Electronics Inc.
Operating Principles Chapter 3 Components Figure 1: Top and front panel of C7400 & C7400ER battery analyzer Cadex C7000 Series Battery Analyzer...
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Figure 2: Top and front panel of Cadex C7200 Battery Analyzer Component Function Battery stations Slots where the battery adapter is inserted. The C7400 and C7400ER has four, the C7200 has two. Station keys Displays C-codes or details of a service. The C7200 has two, the C7400 and C7400ER has four Prints labels and reports.
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Run (Yellow): Service in progress. LCD display 2x40 character screen to display information on each station and its details, to view Menu items. Figure 3: Rear panel of Cadex battery analyzer Component Function On/Off Power To turn the analyzer On and Off.
The LCD display has 2 rows with 40 characters on each row. It has three main states: • The Global Display shows the general status of all four stations (or two stations for the C7200) and any batteries being serviced. This is the default view for the C7400 and C7400ER. Cadex Electronics Inc.
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This is the default view for the C7200. • The Detailed Display provides detailed data about one battery service or station when the appropriate station key is pressed. For example, during a service in Station 2, a display similar to this sample appears when you press...
Cold battery. Service resumes when battery warms up (code 12). FAIL (red) Battery failed. Flashing Hot battery. Service resumes when battery cools (code 13). Flashing System failed. Turn the analyzer off and then randomly on. Contact Cadex if the condition persists. Cadex Electronics Inc.
Adapter Setup Report Auto-Print Event Log View Event Log ENTER Print Event Log Clear Event Log Events to Log DOWN to scroll, to select, ENTER to exit. Figure 4: Menu hierarchy of the Cadex Analyzer Cadex C7000 Series Battery Analyzers...
Do not remove the adapter from the analyzer while it is • servicing a battery. Remove the battery first and then the adapter. ESD HANDLING PRECAUTIONS: When the adapter is NOT • Cadex Electronics Inc.
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Cadex website. Contact Cadex for a current adapter catalog or download a copy from our web site at www.cadex.com. Cadex also designs custom adapters for a wide variety of applications.
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To remove an adapter 1. Remove the battery from the adapter first. 2. Press the latch bar behind the label on the adapter and lift the adapter upwards. Cadex Electronics Inc.
2. Insert the battery adapter into a station by sliding the lower-front part of the adapter into the station towards the display. Press the back end down to close with a click. If adapters are inserted in Stations 1 and 4, a display like this appears: Cadex C7000 Series Battery Analyzer...
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100% isopropyl alcohol. The following message appears when the battery is detected: Note You can set up the Cadex analyzer not to display this message and start service (see Starting Battery Service, page 78). If the display continues to display an Empty message, this means that the Cadex analyzer is not recognizing the battery.
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ENTER appears. Once the service starts, the display will show the current program status as in the following diagram. For detailed information about messages that appear, (see Appendix A - Messages and Warnings, page 132). Cadex C7000 Series Battery Analyzers...
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(see Appendix A - Messages and Warnings, page 132): 9. To display details about an ongoing or completed battery service: a) Press the station key to see the detailed display: b) Press to see any applicable warning codes: Cadex Electronics Inc.
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If it is necessary, follow these instructions: Press and release the Alt key and the station key holding the battery. On the screen that appears, press to select ‘Interrupt’ and press Enter. Remove the battery within 5 seconds. Cadex C7000 Series Battery Analyzers...
Battery Service Programs Chapter 5 The Cadex analyzer comes with four basic programs, nine advanced programs and four custom programs. These programs measure the battery state of health (SoH), the battery’s capacity and find any anomalies that may affect battery performance.
The battery is fully charged when the program completes. SLA and Li-ion batteries are cycled once. If the target capacity is not reached in the first cycle, it is cycled again. Recondition is not performed for Li-ion and SLA batteries. Cadex C7000 Series Battery Analyzers...
There is no capacity reading taken during a charge. To diagnose faulty batteries the user is required to run Prime, Auto, etc. Duration: Approximately 1.5 hours for NiCd and NiMH, 10 hours for SLA, and 4 hours for Li-ion using default C-codes. Cadex Electronics Inc.
Ensure that battery contacts and adapter contacts are clean. Dirty contacts will affect QuickTest readings. Note: QuickTest is available only when you are using 16k battery adapters. These adapters are marked ‘16K’ on the rear of the adapter. Cadex C7000 Series Battery Analyzers...
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20% and 90%. Batteries with a lower or higher SoC require additional time to bring their SoC to between 20% and 90%. For most batteries, this takes about 5 minutes. However, with high-capacity batteries, it may take longer. Cadex Electronics Inc.
• Checking battery condition. OhmTest Tests internal resistance. Passes or fails the battery • Determining if the battery based on the target needs to be analyzed further. resistance. Cadex C7000 Series Battery Analyzers...
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• Reactivating batteries that are Boost Applies a 100mA trickle charge for 3 minutes. not recognized by the Cadex analyzer because of low voltage or an open protection circuit. • Rapidly establishing an Quick This program assumes that a accurate QuickTest™...
2. Press to scroll to , then press PROGRAM SETTINGS ENTER 3. Press to scroll to , then press SELF DISCHARGE REST ENTER 4. Press or use the number pad to select the self-discharge period. Cadex C7000 Series Battery Analyzers...
Batteries should provide the number of cycles as specified by the manufacturer. Typically, with a target capacity of 80%, NiCd batteries should provide about 1500 cycles, NiMH 500 cycles, Li-ion 500 cycles, and SLA 300 cycles. Duration: Approximately one month or more depending on the chemistry. Cadex Electronics Inc.
If the capacity is low, the battery should be Primed again. In some cases, two or three Prime programs may be required to fully form a battery. Duration: Approximately 24 hours for a NiCd battery charged and discharged at 1.00 C. Cadex Electronics Inc.
OhmTest and should be replaced. If the battery passes, run the Auto or Prime program on the battery to determine whether there are other faults. Compare several good and bad batteries to determine a suitable OHMTEST . Some industries use 500milliohms as a pass/fail mark. SETPOINT Cadex C7000 Series Battery Analyzers...
You can set the load current (as a percentage of the Discharge Rate) and time (in minutes) for each of the three loads so that the load cycles simulate the equipment in which the battery is used. Cadex Electronics Inc.
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Discharge 3 (third phase). Repeat steps 4 and 5. 9. Press to save the settings. ENTER 10. Press to scroll to to accept changes and press ENTER Cadex C7000 Series Battery Analyzers...
Cadex unit and/or the battery. Function: Reactivates batteries with open or shorted protection circuits or with voltage so low that the Cadex analyzer does not recognize them or gives a ‘Shorted’ (Code 121) message when they are inserted in battery adapters.
5. Press ESC any time during the Boost to terminate the program. If the Boost is successful, the global display changes to the active program name to show that the Cadex analyzer now recognizes the battery. If the Boost is unsuccessful, you can repeat this procedure until it is successful or until you are convinced that the battery cannot be restored.
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SLA batteries greater than 2Ah (2000mAh). Some 1-cell (1.20V) and 2-cell (2.40V) NiCd and NiMH batteries. Batteries with resistance above 800mΩ (as measured by OhmTest). It is advisable to run an OhmTest to determine battery resistance prior to running the Learn program. Cadex Electronics Inc.
. The Q-Learn program is only run once on a battery. For more accurate results, running the Learn program is recommended. Sequence: This program assumes that the battery has 100% capacity. If a battery has lower capacity, it will not make a correct matrix. The program consists Cadex C7000 Series Battery Analyzers...
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Batteries with resistance above 800mΩ (as measured by OhmTest). It is advisable to run OhmTest on any battery that is run through the Q-Learn program. Batteries that disconnect, reset or give failures while running the Learn or Q-Learn programs. Cadex Electronics Inc.
Custom 1, 2, 3, and 4 By default, custom programs are blank when the Cadex analyzer is shipped from the factory (see Chapter 10 - Custom Programs, page 104). Cadex C7000 Series Battery Analyzers...
An extended C-code, which consists of charge/discharge C-rate, trickle- charge rate, recondition settings and other parameters are needed to service * It is recommended to calibrate battery adapters whenever they are moved from one analyzer to another (see Calibrating Adapters page 132). Cadex C7000 Series Battery Analyzers...
Basic C-code parameters appear on the first detailed screen whenever a battery adapter is inserted in a station and the station key is pressed. Program The Program parameter specifies which of the programs is to be run (see Battery Service Programs, page 22). Cadex Electronics Inc.
The Battery Voltage parameter refers to the terminal voltage of the battery. The voltage is often labeled on the battery. On the C7200 and C7400, the maximum voltage is 14.4V for NiCd, NiMH and Li-ion batteries. The maximum voltage is 14V for SLA batteries.
0.96. These voltages are definitions only (in fact, battery voltage varies depending on the state of charge) and do not affect test results. You can also set the Cadex analyzer to display voltage as either 1.2V/cell or 1.25V/cell (see Voltage Display, page 68).
7.2 V. Maximum current is reduced for batteries with higher nominal voltage. For example, on the C7200, the charge rate for a 14.4V battery will be automatically scaled to 2000mA. An inverse S (scaled C-code) will be displayed on the basic C-code screen.
Maximum current is 4000mA (6000mA for the C7000ER). The discharge rate is reduced for batteries with higher nominal voltage (for example, 2400mA for a 14.4V battery on the C7200). For a single-cell NiCd or NiMH battery, the maximum discharge is 2500mA.
The Capacity Offset parameter adds its value to the capacity readings. It is used for SLA batteries to compensate for capacity variation when a battery is discharged at a higher or lower rate than specified by the manufacturer. This Cadex C7000 Series Battery Analyzers...
If the battery’s temperature is below the minimum threshold, service is suspended and the battery is trickle charged until minimum temperature is reached. Default Temperature Sensing Adapters with temperature sensor: 5 C-45 Adapters without a temperature sensor: Disabled (not for Li-ion batteries) Cadex Electronics Inc.
The End of Discharge is a parameter that is chemistry-dependent. It defines the threshold point at which the discharge cycle is terminated. Available settings: • 0.76 – 1.12V/cell (NiCd, NiMH) • 1.36 – 1.95V/cell (SLA) • 2.30 – 3.20V/cell (Li) Cadex C7000 Series Battery Analyzers...
Default End of Recondition The minimum required setting to restore a NiCd battery affected by “memory” is 0.60V/cell. The Cadex analyzer uses 0.40V/cell. SLA and Li-ion batteries cannot be conditioned with a deep discharge. SMART BATTERIES SHOULD NOT BE RECONDITIONED.
Maximum Charge Voltage. This parameter must be set to be lower than the Maximum Charge Voltage. Available settings: • 2.15 – 2.45V/cell (SLA) • 3.90– 4.35V/cell (Li-ion) Cadex C7000 Series Battery Analyzers...
The End of Charge parameter defines the rate of charge the analyzer uses to determine if the battery is fully charged. When the charge current drops below the End of Charge setting while maintaining the Maximum Charge Voltage, the battery is considered fully charged. Cadex Electronics Inc.
Trickle Discharge 1.00 C Recondition Capacity Offset Temperature Sensing 0ºC – 45 C Negative Slope 8mV/cell, 16mV/cell for 1.2V and 2.4V batteries End of Discharge 1.00V/cell End of Recognition 0.40V/cell Charge Method Reverse Load 9% Cadex C7000 Series Battery Analyzers...
Default Extended C-code for SLA Batteries Parameter Default Setting Charge 0.30 C Discharge 0.10 C Capacity Offset Temperature Sensing 0 C – 45 C Max. Standby Voltage 2.25V/cell Max. Charge Voltage 2.40V/cell End of Charge 0.05 C End of Discharge 1.75V/cell Cadex Electronics Inc.
DC charge End of Discharge 0.96V/cell * Recommended settings. You can try setting the charge and discharge rates to higher values to speed up servicing; however, if fault codes appear, you must lower the rates. Cadex C7000 Series Battery Analyzers...
CODE selected and the appropriate parameters entered before a battery is inserted or before battery processing begins (see To set the user input required by the Cadex analyzer before battery service begins, page 78). Note QuickTest matrices created by the Q-Learn and the Learn programs are stored in battery adapters as part of the C-code and can be copied to other adapters.
ENTER 7. Press to scroll to to accept changes and press ENTER 8. Press twice to return to the global display. Create or Edit a C-code 1. From the global display, press the station key. Cadex C7000 Series Battery Analyzers...
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C- code. 8. Press to move to VOLTS 9. Press or use the keypad to enter the voltage ( ) of the VOLTS battery to be serviced (see Battery Voltage (Volts), page 45). Cadex Electronics Inc.
ENTER 14. Press twice to return to the global display. The message appears on the display. CHANGES ACCEPTED Add or Edit the C-code Setup Name 1. From the global display, press the station key. Cadex C7000 Series Battery Analyzers...
(see Default Extended C-code Settings, page 55). Delete a C-code 1. From the global display, press the station key. 2. Use the key to scroll to the C-code you want to delete. Cadex Electronics Inc.
9. Press twice to return to the global display. Copy all C-codes (and matrices) from One Adapter to Another 1. Ensure that both adapters are inserted in the Cadex analyzer. Neither adapter should contain a battery. Cadex C7000 Series Battery Analyzers...
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, and then press 6. 3. Press the station key for the station containing the Target adapter. 4. Press to scroll to to accept changes and press ENTER 5. Press twice to return to the global display. Cadex Electronics Inc.
System Setup And Options Chapter 7 You can customize a number of global settings on the Cadex analyzer. You can set the date, time, company name, view the event log and print reports or labels. Date and Time 1. From the global display, press MENU 2.
When key press sounds are on, you hear a click every time you press a key on the Cadex analyzer and you hear one or more tones every time an action or program is completed.
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ENTER The Cadex analyzer plays the sound or tone(s) assigned to the selected event. If you do not hear anything, sounds have been turned off.
Cadex analyzer to display the voltage of individual cells within the battery (V/Cell). • sets the Cadex analyzer to display the terminal voltage for the battery as a whole (Volts). 5. Press to move to the NiXX field.
Battery Service Counter You can program the Cadex analyzer to notify you after it has serviced a specified number of batteries. This can be useful, for example, as a prompt to remind you to perform routine maintenance tasks such as voltage calibration.
Connecting to BatteryShop or a Printer The Cadex analyzer has a parallel port and an RS232 DB-9-pin female serial port, which you can use to connect the battery analyzer to a printer, label printer or computer. You may need to use a customized cable to connect to the analyzer.
Connecting Devices to the Serial Port The serial port on the Cadex analyzer connects the unit to a computer so you can run BatteryShop™ or transfer service data to a computer. You can also connect supported label printers through the serial port.
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7, 8 Stop Bits 1, 2 Parity NONE, ODD, EVEN NONE To specify and set up the device connected to the Cadex analyzer serial port 1. From the global display, press MENU 2. Press to scroll to and then press...
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— jumper pins 6 (DSR), 8 (DCD), and 20 — (DTR) together on the printer’s DB-25 connector. Other jumpers may also be — required. Check your printer manual for — specific information. — Cadex C7000 Series Battery Analyzers...
Connecting Printers to the Parallel Port (C7400 and C7400ER only) Supported printers can be connected directly to the analyzer’s parallel using a parallel cable. You must specify which device is connected to the Cadex analyzer parallel port. The Cadex analyzer supports the following device on the parallel port: •...
Security The Cadex analyzer offers three security levels for protection against tampering: Level 0 (off), Level 1 (low), and Level 2 (high). Level 0 is the default. Depending on the security level chosen, you may have to enter the password for some features.
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SYSTEM SECURITY ENTER 3. Press to scroll to and then press SET SECURITY ENTER 4. Press or use the number pad to enter the desired security level (0, 1, or 2). Cadex Electronics Inc.
7. Press twice to return to the global display. If you lose or forget your password, contact Cadex Technical Support at 1 800 565-5228 ext. 315 with your company name and the serial number of your Cadex analyzer.
Starting Battery Service By default, when you insert a battery in a battery adapter in the Cadex analyzer, you must verify the C-code settings before the service is performed. This verification can be turned off so users can run a battery service as soon as a battery is inserted.
Performing an Automatic OhmTest Every time the Cadex analyzer runs a charge cycle, it can automatically perform an OhmTest on the battery as well (except when the charge cycle is being performed as part of a custom program). You can choose whether or not to perform the automatic OhmTest.
If a battery temperature rises more than the the charge current is either reduced or charge is completed (see Appendix B – Charge Algorithms, page 156). Cadex Electronics Inc.
C-code stored in the battery adapter. You can choose to have the Cadex analyzer save these changes to the battery station rather than to the C-code. Settings saved to the station are independent of setting battery adapter inserted in the station.
If the power failure lasts longer than one hour, the battery resumes from the beginning. This time can be modified: To change the Power Failure Resume Hours 1. From the global display, press MENU Cadex Electronics Inc.
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, press POWER FAILURE RESUME HOURS ENTER 4. Press to scroll to the required setting: 5. Press . Press again to save the settings. ENTER ENTER 6. Press twice to return to the global display. Cadex C7000 Series Battery Analyzers...
Indicated by ‘P’ starts Boost in C-Code Enters unique names Select ‘Restart’ to restart Alt- Alt-Stn Edit for C-Codes service. Select ‘Interrupt’ – the station will interrupt to remove a battery while it is in service. Cadex Electronics Inc.
The Cadex analyzer supports specific types of printers (see Connecting to BatteryShopTM or a Printer, page 70). In order to use other types of printers or save service data, Cadex recommends using BatteryShop™.
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). The label is attached to the battery after it is serviced. • Bar-code label. This label contains a bar code representing either the battery ID number or the C-code. For samples of bar code and battery labels, see Figure 7, page 88. Cadex Electronics Inc.
Discharge Rate: 0.50C ( 200mA) End Discharge: 4.10V/Cell End of Charge: 0.10C ( 40mA) Max. Standby Voltage: 4.05V/Cell Capacity Offset: Temperature Sensing: C - 45 FAULT CODES FINAL STATUS Ready Figure 6: Battery service report Cadex C7000 Series Battery Analyzers...
Battery ID Figure 7: Battery ID and bar code labels Automatically Print Reports or Labels You can set up the Cadex analyzer to print battery service reports or battery labels automatically whenever a battery is removed from an adapter after servicing.
Print Reports and Labels If you don’t have the Cadex analyzer set up to print battery labels or battery service reports automatically, you can still print them for individual batteries that have been serviced. You can also print bar-code labels for individual batteries.
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Print a label with a battery ID bar code 1. Perform the required service on the battery. Do not remove the battery from the adapter. 2. Press PRINT 3. Press the station key of the station that contains the battery. Cadex Electronics Inc.
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Print a label with a bar code for the active C-code 1. Press PRINT 2. Press the station key of the station that contains the battery. 3. Press to scroll to BAR CODE FOR ACTIVE CODE 4. Press ENTER Cadex C7000 Series Battery Analyzers...
SUSPENDED PROCESS ABORTED 01/19/2000 10:25 BATTERY REMOVED Figure 8: Sample event log Setting up the Event Log There are several types of events that the Cadex analyzer can log. Event Description Errors Problems that stop the service. Warnings Problems that do not stop the service, but may affect battery performance.
Using the Event Log If you have a printer connected to the serial port of the Cadex analyzer, you can print the event log. Alternatively, you can display the 50 most recently logged events on the LCD display.
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To print the event log 1. Make sure you have connected a printer to the serial port of the Cadex analyzer and made the appropriate changes to the serial port settings (see Connecting to BatteryShopTM or a Printer, page 70).
Station number. This is the number of the battery station that reported the data string. • Battery ID. This field displays the battery ID, if it was entered in the Cadex analyzer. The Battery ID field always has 10 characters but some or all of them may be blank spaces.
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• Time. This is the time the data string was created, using the 24-hour clock and in the format hhmmss. This string reflects the Cadex analyzer time settings, not those of the computer. • Event Code. This number indicates which event has been reported.
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C-code. A back-slash character separates the two elements. Program codes are as follows: 0 = Auto 8 = RunTime 1 = Charge 9 = Self-Discharge Cadex C7000 Series Battery Analyzers...
Processing of the current program began (Code 11). The battery ID is CDX01. 0,2,"CDX01 ","01/24/2001","085140",250,"2\1416\398\21","" Normal processing (Code 250) of battery CDX01. The battery is charging (process = 2), terminal voltage is 1416mV, charge current is 398mA, and battery temperature is 21°C. Battery capacity has not yet been determined. Cadex Electronics Inc.
(see Connecting to BatteryShopTM or a Printer, page 70), set the Cadex analyzer to log data, and set up a program to read the data from the serial port. The procedure outlined here assumes you are using Microsoft’s HyperTerminal communications program, which comes with most...
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Accessories, and then click HyperTerminal. 2. Double-click the HyperTrm or HyperTrm.exe icon. 3. Type a name for your data log connection, such as Cadex analyzer connection, and then click OK. 4. In the dialog box that appears, enter these settings:...
• Connect using. From the list, select Direct to Comx, where x is the number of the serial port to which your Cadex analyzer is connected. • Bits per second: 9600 • Data Bits: 8 • Parity: None • Stop Bits: 1 •...
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1. Click Start on the Windows Task Bar, point to Programs, then point to Accessories, and then click HyperTerminal. 2. Double-click Cadex analyzer Connection (or the name you gave the connection when you first set it up). HyperTerminal opens and starts displaying data sent from the Cadex analyzer.
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5. Click the name of the text file you want to open in Microsoft Excel. 6. Click Open. You can now use Microsoft Excel functions to analyze, graph, or create a report of the Cadex analyzer BatteryShop data. Note You are not limited to spreadsheet programs. Depending on what you want to do with the data, you can open your data log in any software program that recognizes comma-separated-values files.
Applying routines that conflict with the battery manufacturer’s specifications or recommendations can damage a battery. If you regularly modify custom programs, the use of Cadex BatteryShop™ is strongly recommended. The graphical user interface of Cadex BatteryShop™...
(for 000:00:00 (hhh:mm:ss)* at the discharge rate set in the at 100%) extended C-code. A setting of 50% gives a discharge current that is 50% of the C-code discharge rate (see Discharge Rate (C-rate), page 48). Cadex C7000 Series Battery Analyzers...
(the condition is false). * If the default time period of 000:00:00 is used, the analyzer services the battery according to end-of-charge, end-of-discharge or end-of-recondition settings in the extended C-code. The maximum allowable is 200:59:59. Cadex Electronics Inc.
TRUE Cycle 1 or Cycle 2 expires before the battery is fully charged, discharged or reconditioned; otherwise, selects the statement. For Trickle Charge and FALSE Rest, the program selects the statement only. TRUE Cadex C7000 Series Battery Analyzers...
REPEAT 0 times Repeats actions in the current phase the number of times specified. Available settings: • 1 to 8 • . The program continues forever. See FOREVER the “IF Loop Count<Max” and “IF Loop Count>Max” statements, above. Cadex Electronics Inc.
PROGRAM SETTINGS ENTER 3. Press to scroll to and then press CUSTOM PROGRAMS ENTER 4. Press to scroll to the program you want to create or edit, for example, CUSTOM Cadex C7000 Series Battery Analyzers...
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Press 10. Press to move to the next phase. 11. Repeat steps 6 – 10 for phases 2 – 5. Once Phases 1 through 5 have been programmed, the cursor appears on Phase Done. Cadex Electronics Inc.
(Phase 3). Phase 3 Recondition and charge the battery. Phase 4 Discharge to find capacity after the recondition cycle. If the capacity meets the target capacity, charge the battery (Phase 5). If the target Cadex C7000 Series Battery Analyzers...
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Phase 5 Fully charge the battery. Phase Done Complete the program with a trickle charge to maintain capacity. The flowchart in Figure 11 on the next page demonstrates how this program works. Cadex Electronics Inc.
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Phase 5 Cycle 1 Charge Cycle 2 Skip Test Skip True True/False (Go to Done) Phase Done Done Done Done Ready Ready Fail Trickle charge Trickle charge Figure 11: Flow chart for sample custom program Cadex C7000 Series Battery Analyzers...
Except for changing the battery, unauthorized disassembly and/or repair of the analyzer by other than an authorized Cadex Service Center will void the warranty. See Appendix D - Parts and Accessories, page162 for information about ordering replacement parts.
C7000 Series Battery Analyzer, you should have to replace the battery only every seven to ten years. You need the following: • A small Phillips screwdriver. • A new 3-volt lithium battery. • A wrist strap or other device to eliminate electrostatic discharge. Cadex C7000 Series Battery Analyzers...
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Severe electrical shock and/or damage to the analyzer could result! 2. Use the Phillips screwdriver to remove the three screws along the top of the back panel. Figure 13: C7400 and C7400ER: Remove the back screws Figure 14: C7200: Remove the bottom screws Cadex Electronics Inc.
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3. Remove the top cover by sliding it back slightly and then lifting. Figure 15: Cadex 7400 with cover removed. The backup battery on the C7400ER is in a similar location Cadex C7000 Series Battery Analyzers...
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Figure 16: Cadex C7200 with cover removed 4. The battery is located towards the back of the analyzer (see Figure 15). Carefully remove the existing battery: a) Move the upper clip of the battery holder out of the way. b) Using your fingers or insulated pliers or tweezers, gently pull the old battery out of the holder.
Each station on the C7000 Series Battery Analyzer has a protection fuse (marked F1 to F4) located beside the adapter socket on the main board. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO REPLACE THESE FUSES BY YOURSELF. ONLY A CADEX SERVICE CENTER IS AUTHORIZED TO REPLACE THESE FUSES. Station Fuse...
BatteryShop The current version of the firmware is always displayed in the lower left-hand corner of the Cadex analyzer startup screen, followed by the current version of the Cadex Firmware Utility software, as shown here: You can also display this screen without restarting the unit.
Caution! Before cleaning, turn off the power and unplug the AC power cord. Clean the analyzer only with a damp cloth moistened with mild soap and water and allow to thoroughly dry. Do not allow any liquids to enter the analyzer case under any circumstances. Cadex C7000 Series Battery Analyzers...
System Calibration Chapter 12 There are two kinds of calibration that should be performed on the Cadex analyzer on a regular basis: voltage calibration; and adapter, or station, calibration. Calibrating Voltage Voltage calibration should be performed at least yearly. To calibrate the voltage,...
Servicing the Voltage Calibration Adapters Return the voltage calibration adapters to the factory every three years for authorized calibration. Contact Cadex for a Return Authorization number. Calibrating Adapters Battery adapters should be calibrated once a year or whenever they are moved from one analyzer to another.
If you are planning to use QuickTest , check the calibration result with the following table. These values cannot be used to determine if an adapter is faulty or not. It only indicates if the adapter has an acceptable range for QuickTest Cadex Electronics Inc.
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Flat blade shaped contacts (typical C7200 & C7400 < 220mΩ for laptop battery adapters) C7400ER < 250mΩ All other contacts (including C7200, C7400 and C7400ER < 250mΩ removable Pogo contacts) Smart Cable (07-110-0115) C7400 < 270mΩ C7400ER < 330mΩ Flex Arm (07-110-0180) C7200, C7400 and C7400ER <...
(see To set user input, page 78). Battery continually cycles Battery Cells may be soft or in poor without ending on QuickTest condition. Verify battery condition using the Auto program. Battery may be unable to be QuickTest Cadex Electronics Inc.
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OhmTest. Turn off the automatic OhmTest, (see To turn Automatic OhmTest on or off, page 79) Battery has completed service Contact Cadex for a firmware upgrade. but there is no LED Battery is getting hot It is normal for batteries to heat up during charge.
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Problem Possible Reasons or Solutions Cannot program an 18V (or The C7200 and C7400 can support a higher voltage) battery. maximum of 14.4V. The C7200 and C7400 cannot be modified to accommodate batteries higher than 14.4V. Batteries higher than 14.4V require the C7400ER.
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Older battery adapters have a 4-kilobit does not appear on the display capacity. All new battery adapters manufactured by Cadex, however, have a 16-kilobit capacity. (All 16K adapters are identified with a label at the back.) You must have 16K adapters to use the...
For more information about rechargeable batteries, Batteries in a Portable World (second edition) is an authoritative and popular reference book. Written by Isidor Buchmann, Cadex President and founder, Batteries in a Portable World can be ordered by visiting the Cadex website or by calling Cadex Electronics Inc.
• C-code being used (including parameter settings) • Display message and/or code You can reach Cadex Technical Support by phone from 8:00 am to 4:30 pm, Pacific Time (GMT -8:00), Monday through Friday. • Telephone: +1 604 231-7777 ext. 315 •...
Messages and warnings are listed in this appendix by code number and by detailed message. The listing by detailed message also lists the usual reasons for the appearance of individual messages as well as possible solutions to the problems they indicate. Cadex C7000 Series Battery Analyzer...
Serial Port and Parallel Port may be sharing the same printer setting. Set the serial or parallel port to another device or set it to Disabled, (see Connecting to BatteryShop or a Printer, page 70) Cadex C7000 Series Battery Analyzers...
RESISTANCE TEST OHMTEST RESISTANCE TEST CALIBRATE STATION CALIBRATING END CYCLE CHARGE CYCLE COMPLETE END CYCLE DCHG CYCLE COMPLETE RESUMED CYCLE RESUMED END CYCLE USER PROGRAMMED TIMEOUT BATSHOP BATSHOP MODE WAIT FINISHED PROGRAM COMPLETE or QuickTest Completed for BatteryShop Cadex Electronics Inc.
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SMART BATTERY FAULT LOW SOC BATTERY UNDERCHARGED HIGH SOC BATTERY OVERCHARGED ALERT 177 BATTERY UNDERCHARGED ALERT178 BATTERY OVERCHARGED FAIL 179 UNABLE TO LEARN MATRIX INTERRUPT SERVICE INTERRUPTED READY CELL MISMATCH CORRECTED READY CAP. IMPROVED TO TARGET Cadex C7000 Series Battery Analyzers...
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SECURITY ENABLED (none) ADAPTER SETUP UPDATED SYST-TEMP SYSTEM TEMP. HIGH: COOLING FAIL 208 ADAPTER NOT SETUP INV ADAPT ADAPTER DATA INVALID BAD ADAPT BAD ADAPTER NULL CODE NULL C-CODE IN ADAPTER (none) (none – battery being processed) Cadex Electronics Inc.
The analyzer does not Remove and re-insert the BAD ADAPTER recognize adapter. adapter. Delete and reenter the C- code. Clean the adapter contacts. Contact Cadex to upgrade firmware. If message persists, replace adapter. Cadex C7000 Series Battery Analyzers...
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Single Cell NiCd or NiMH batteries may produce this error on the C7400ER. Service single cells on the C7200 or C7400. Check the fuses on the analyzer. If all fails, contact Cadex for service. Battery is detected on an...
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This message appears BATTERY the program completed. briefly when the battery is REMOVED removed. If message persists, press A five-second delay after If message persists, BATTERY the battery is removed press REMOVED when the program completed. Cadex C7000 Series Battery Analyzers...
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The battery is discharged again. for five minutes, after which QuickTest restarts. Turn off the automatic Discharge is repeated up to OhmTest. If error 5 times until SoC is below continues, battery cannot 90%. be run on QuickTest or OhmTest. Cadex Electronics Inc.
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(State of Charge) low. Current cannot pass A minimum AWG 10 CALIBRATION through shorted terminal (2.5 mm) wire is FAULT during calibration. recommended to short contacts/leads. The wires may have disconnected during the calibration process. Repeat calibration procedure. Cadex C7000 Series Battery Analyzers...
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Reduce the negative slope in extended C-code to 8mV/cell. Battery is old or has been in storage. Operating time may be reduced. Either monitor battery use or discard the battery. If the battery is new, use the Prime program. Cadex Electronics Inc.
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Station is on hold until This is normal if large CHARGE WAIT sufficient power is batteries are being available. serviced. Service resumes automatically when sufficient power is available to the station. Battery is being charged CHARGING normally. Cadex C7000 Series Battery Analyzers...
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TIMEOUT rated capacity. the C-code mAh setting. Raise the discharge rate in the extended C-code. Station is on hold until Wait until other stations DISCHARGE WAIT sufficient power is have completed battery available. service. Cadex Electronics Inc.
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The internal cells may have shorted or the battery is old. Either monitor battery use or discard. Insert battery in the battery INSERT THE adapter. BATTERY Cadex C7000 Series Battery Analyzers...
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If message persists, press the Esc key for a few minutes, the machine will reboot and resume service. This may occur if QuickTest (a processing intensive program) is used. Start QuickTest each station after 10 seconds. Cadex Electronics Inc.
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The battery may be old or have shorted cells. Discard the battery. Battery voltage remains low See code 122, Battery LOW VOLTAGE (less than 0.80V/cell) after shorted. TIMEOUT approximately one minute into the charge cycle Cadex C7000 Series Battery Analyzers...
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Ext. Prime. If all fails, charged even though it discard the battery. isn’t. An empty C-code is Select a programmed C- NULL CODE IN selected. code or program the ADAPTER selected empty C-code. Cadex Electronics Inc.
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15, 35, Current battery-service PROCESS program is complete. COMPLETE Battery is removed during Re-insert battery within 5 PROCESS service. seconds to resume SUSPENDED service. If message persists, see Code 188 for further information. Cadex C7000 Series Battery Analyzers...
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- verify the custom program statements. Service has completed and Faults or warnings (if any) READY battery is ready. Final were corrected. Remove capacity or state of health is battery and use as displayed. normal. Cadex Electronics Inc.
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Auto) is in progress. program. Station is in a rest period, The program will proceed RESTING as specified in the custom to the next step when program. resting period is complete. Cadex C7000 Series Battery Analyzers...
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If message persists, SETTING UP calibration process. remove the adapter. CALIBRATION Turn off the analyzer. The analyzer has old Contact Cadex to obtain SMART ADAPTER firmware incompatible with a firmware upgrade. FAULT the adapter. The analyzer has old Contact Cadex to obtain...
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If the analyzer. it reoccurs continually, move the analyzer to a cooler room. The firmware chip in the analyzer may be loose. Contact Cadex for instructions to reinsert firmware. Cadex C7000 Series Battery Analyzers...
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FAILURE Thermistors on non-OEM batteries may not be the same as that used on OEM batteries. Contact Cadex to upgrade the adapter for your particular battery. If the battery is NiCd or NiMH, turn off the temperature sensing. If the battery is known to...
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1.00C charge or discharge rate required by Learn The time programmed in a The program goes to the USER custom program has next step. PROGRAMMED completed. TIMEOUT Cadex C7000 Series Battery Analyzers...
The C7x00 analyzer uses a Constant Current algorithm to charge NiCd and NiMH batteries. A current and voltage plot is shown for a typical NiCd battery serviced on the analyzer using default values. This plot is similar to a NiMH battery. Cadex Electronics Inc.
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This table summarizes the charge methods: NiCd and NiMH dT/dt Negative Slope Max Temperature Optimization (dV/dt) Capacity Current is reduced Charge is complete Current is reduced Time Charge is completed Charge is completed Charge is completed Cadex C7000 Series Battery Analyzers...
Stage 2: When the battery reaches Maximum Battery Voltage, the analyzer switches to constant voltage. During this stage, current is reduced to maintain Maximum Charge Voltage until the End of Charge current (set in the C-Code) is reached. Cadex Electronics Inc.
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~20 minutes charge temperature drops 5ºC time added below max threshold Time Fail 152 or Charge completes as Charge continues after Fail 158 soon as end of Charge temperature drops 5ºC is reached. below max threshold Cadex C7000 Series Battery Analyzers...
Lithium-ion, nickel-metal-hydride, nickel-cadmium; lead-acid Charge method Automatic full charge detection, safe termination under all conditions. Temperature controlled. Lithium-ion and lead-acid: constant voltage with current limit. Nickel- based: constant current with Reverse Load adjustable from 5-12%. Customized charge methods possible. Cadex Electronics Inc.
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Tested and approved by ITS and TUV to comply with CSA/UL/CE/PSE standards. (PSE not available on C7400ER) Warranty Cadex warrants the analyzer against defective materials and workmanship for a period of three (3) years from the original purchase date. * A 6A charge/discharge current can be used with specialized / customer adapters.
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