Kikusui PFX2532 Operation Manual

Kikusui PFX2532 Operation Manual

Pfx2500 series charge/discharge system controller
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Operation Manual
Charge/Discharge System
Charge/discharge System Controller
PFX2500 Series
PFX2532
PART NO. Z1-006-162, IB027413
Jul. 2018
Description
Connecting and
Configuring Devices
PC Connection and
Hardware Configuration
Panel Operation and
Protection Function
Specifications
Volt/Thermometer Unit
OP02-PFX
8Slot Unit
SL01-PFX
Voltmeter Unit
OP03-PFX
Cleaning the Dust Filter
Characteristics of Digital
CC/CV Control
Explanation of Functions
Connecting to a Bias
Power Supply
Troubleshooting
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  • Page 1 PC Connection and Operation Manual Hardware Configuration Panel Operation and Protection Function Charge/Discharge System Specifications Charge/discharge System Controller PFX2500 Series Volt/Thermometer Unit PFX2532 OP02-PFX 8Slot Unit SL01-PFX Voltmeter Unit OP03-PFX App. Options Cleaning the Dust Filter Characteristics of Digital CC/CV Control...
  • Page 2: About This Manual

    All company names and product names used in this manual are execute the tests, and analyze the test results. trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective The software application that you use to control the PFX2532 companies. Charge/Discharge System Controller is BPChecker3000.
  • Page 3: Checking The Package Contents

    We recommend that you save all packing materials, in case the • DC power supply connection cable (+•–): 80 mm PFX2532 needs to be transported at a later date. • Electronic load connection cable (+•–): 80 mm Because the power cord Because the power cord •...
  • Page 4: Safety Symbols

    I/F cable Approx. 1 pc. following symbols are used throughout operation manual and For between a PFX2532 and PLZ-5W on the product. Note the meaning of each of the symbols to M8 screw set 2 sets ensure safe use of the product. (Not all symbols may be used.) •...
  • Page 5: Safety Precautions

    Voltage Service Input power supply • Kikusui service engineers will perform internal service of the product. If the product needs adjustment or repairs, contact • Use the product within the rated input line voltage range. your Kikusui distributor or agent.
  • Page 6: Precautions Concerning Installation

    Notations used in this manual Precautions Concerning Installation • In this manual, the PFX2532 Charge/Discharge System Controller is also referred to as the PFX2532 or the PFX2500 series. Be sure to observe the following precautions when installing the product. • Application software BPChecker3000 is also referred to as BPChecker3000.
  • Page 7 外壳       底盘组装品       (含变压器) 辅助设备       本表格依据 SJ/T 11364 的规定编制。 : 该部件所有均质材料的有毒有害物质的含量不超过 GB/T 26572 标准所 规定的极限值要求。  : 该部件至少有一种均质材料的有毒有害物质的含量超过 GB/T 26572 标 准所规定的极限值要求。 PFX2532...
  • Page 8: Table Of Contents

    SL01-PFX 8Slot Unit 98 Discharge Testing 23 Component Names99 Connecting the Power Cord 101 Connecting and Connecting to the PFX2532 102 Configuring Devices Connecting to a PC 103 Installing the Voltmeter Unit OP03-PFX 106 Connecting the Power Cord 26 Preparing to Connect the DUT (Battery) 108...
  • Page 9: Search By Topic9

    • How do I perform discharge tests with p. 132 voltages that are lower than the minimum discharge operating voltage? ➔“Cleaning the Dust Filter” Maintenance • How do I clean the dust filter? p. 126 Troubleshooting See “Troubleshooting” on page 134. PFX2532...
  • Page 10: Component Names10

    Lights when a protection function setting is displayed (when selected with the p. 66 PROTECT (V) LED SELECT key) p. 66 SELECT key Selects the item to show on the display p. 64 POWER switch Turns the power on and off. PFX2532...
  • Page 11 Chassis terminal A connector for grounding the output. p. 26 AC inlet AC INPUT terminal A seal is affixed when the product is shipped from the factory. A protection cover is attached when the product is shipped from the factory. PFX2532...
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  • Page 13: Description

    Description This chapter describes the product, the devices that can be connected to the product, and the procedure from charge / discharge test preparation to test execution.
  • Page 14: Product Overview

    ● Protection functions The PFX2532 has a built-in path switch (load switch). The path switch is equipped with a high- speed shutoff function that quickly detaches DC power supplies and electronic loads when an error is detected.
  • Page 15 High-speed charge / discharge switching control enables you to perform complicated charge / discharge tests with step times as short as 100 ms. The PFX2532 can be used to create a wide variety of test and simulation patterns for standard tests.
  • Page 16: System Configuration

    Current detection Charge/discharge system configuration example The PFX2532 functional block is mainly made up of a DUT voltage / current / temperature measurement section, a digital constant current / constant voltage control section, a power supply / electronic load I / F section, a host communication control section, and a load switch.
  • Page 17 PLZ2405WB booster 2 units are rack mounted and a PC and a temperature chamber are added. If you configure a system with the Charge / Discharge System Controller PFX2532, you can connect charge / discharge units with 72 voltage measurement points and 8 temperature measurement...
  • Page 18: Performing Stable System Operation

    (executed Suggestions for the PC executing automatically) tests The PFX2532 charge/discharge system turns off. Install a UPS. Be sure to • Turn off the PC’s sleep mode. The PC remains on using the power from the UPS.
  • Page 19: Combination For Performing Charge/Discharge Tests

    Combination for Performing Charge/Discharge Tests With the PFX2532, the following combination can be used to perform charge / discharge tests. Model IDs are assigned to different combinations of devices used for charge / discharge tests. To p. 59 execute a charge / discharge test, you need to set an appropriate model ID according to the combination of devices to be connected.
  • Page 20 Voltage drops occur as a result of charge currents flowing through DUT cables, connection cables, PFX2532 current path circuits, and so on. Loss in cables is the power loss during charging due to this voltage drop. The maximum power that can be used for charging is the resultant value after subtracting the loss in cables.
  • Page 21 Constant current value (CC Current) Discharge operating range of each electronic Load [PLZ-4W] Voltage (V) DUT cable: At nominal cross-sectional area 80 mm PFX2532 operating range PLZ1004W +2004WB x2 PLZ1004W+2004WB PLZ minimum operating voltage Current (A) What is minimum discharge operating voltage? It is a voltage based on the minimum operating voltage of the electronic load.
  • Page 22 Combination for Performing Charge/Discharge Tests Discharge operating range of each electronic Load [PLZ-5W] Voltage (V) DUT cable: At nominal cross-sectional area 80 mm PFX2532 operating range PLZ1205W+2405Wx4 PLZ1205W+2405Wx3 PLZ1205W+2405Wx2 PLZ1205W+2405W PLZ1205W x2 PLZ1205W PLZ minimum operating voltage Current (A) PFX2532...
  • Page 23: Procedure From System Configuration To Charge/Discharge Testing

    Procedure from System Configuration to Charge/Discharge Testing To perform a charge / discharge test, configure a system with the PFX2532, DC power supplies, electronic loads, and PC, and control the system using application software BPChecker3000. The following procedure describes the main steps to configure a system, set test conditions, and start and stop tests.
  • Page 24 Procedure from System Configuration to Charge/Discharge Testing Connect the DUT to the PFX2532. p. 41 When the DUT (battery) is connected, firmly apply cables ties. Check that the terminal covers do not come off. Start Test Executive on BPChecker3000, and configure the hardware...
  • Page 25: Connecting And Configuring Devices

    Connecting and Configuring Devices This chapter describes how to connect and configure the devices.
  • Page 26: Connecting The Power Cord

    • Only use the breaker with this PFX2532. • Keep the breaker readily accessible at all times. • Indicate that the circuit breaker is dedicated for use with this PFX2532 and that it is used to disconnect the product from the AC power line.
  • Page 27 [Q5-000-159] Check that the AC power line meets the nominal input rating of the PFX2532. The PFX2532 can receive a nominal line voltage in the range of 100 Vac to 240 Vac at 50 Hz or 60 Hz. Check that the POWER switch is turned off.
  • Page 28: Connecting The Devices

    There is no specific order in connecting the devices, but connect the DUT (battery) last. When connecting the DUT (battery), connect the PFX2532 side first. The PFX2532 does not come with cables for connecting to the DC power supplies, electronic loads, or boosters. Prepare the necessary cables for each device.
  • Page 29 Select the appropriate cable. p. 28 Attach an M8 solderless terminal to the PFX2532 end of the cable. If the DUT will be subject to high temperature, such as by placing it in a temperature chamber, pay CAUTION attention to the allowable temperature of the DUT cable.
  • Page 30 DUT cable and voltage/ temperature sensing cable (TL08-PFX) Exampl e of connecti n g a charge / di s charge uni t PFX2532, a DC power suppl y , an el e ctroni c l o ad, booster 2 units, and the DUT (battery) ■...
  • Page 31 DUT cable (option: TL10-PFX) (option: TL10-PFX) PAT40-200T I/F cable for PAT-T – – DC power supply (included) (battery) – PFX2532 – – – I/F cable for PLZ-5W Electronic load (Option: Electronic load connection cable SC05-PFX) (option: TL10-PFX) PLZ-5W master unit...
  • Page 32: Connecting To Dc Power Supplies

    Connecting to DC Power Supplies Use the DC power supply connection cable and the I/F cable to connect the PFX2532 to a DC power p. 23 , p. 28 supply. The DC power supply connection cable is not supplied with the PFX2532.
  • Page 33 + (positive): red DC power supply connection cable – (negative): white PAT-T Bolt (M10) Attach an OUTPUT terminal cover to the PAT-T output terminal. Use the included screws to properly fix the cover in place. Screw Washer OUTPUT terminal cover PAT-T PFX2532...
  • Page 34 Insert the included I/F cable for PAT-T into the DC POWER SUPPLY connector of Memo the PFX2532. If you reverse the cable Insert the end with a ferrite core into the PFX2532. ends, it will not work. Insert it securely using the lock lever. Check that it does not fall out. Ferrite core...
  • Page 35: Connecting To The Electronic Load

    Connecting to the Electronic Load Use the electronic load connection cable and the I/F cable to connect the PFX2532 to an electronic p. 23 , p. 28 load. The electronic load connection cable is not supplied with the PFX2532. This section explains an example of connecting a Kikusui Electronic Load PLZ-5W using the optional cable set TL10-PFX and I/F cable SC05-PFX for PLZ-5W Electronic load.
  • Page 36 (2) If terminal is small solderless terminal PLZ1205W example Place the bottom half of the cover for the load input terminals on the rear panel underneath the cables connected to the load input terminals. PLZ1205W example PFX2532...
  • Page 37 Push the cover for the load input terminals on the rear panel against the panel, and fasten it with the included screws. Make sure that the screws are securely fastened. M3×18 PFX2532...
  • Page 38 Insert the I/F cable SC05-PFX for PLZ-5W to the "DC ELECTRONIC LOAD" connector on the rear panel of PFX2532. Insert the end with a ferrite core into the PFX2532. Confirm that the lock lever is pulled down and it is firmly connected.
  • Page 39: Connecting The Electronic Load And Boosters

    Consider the current that you will be using, and connect using the thickest and shortest available wires. Use connection cables with the same length and cross-sectional area. This section explains an example of connecting two Kikusui PLZ2405WB Electronic Load Boosters using the PC01-PLZ-5W parallel operation signal cable kit.
  • Page 40 PARALLEL OUT connector of the first booster to the PARALLEL IN connector of the second booster. Check that it does not fall out. PLZ-5W master unit Parallel operation signal cable kit (included) PLZ2405WB booster 1 Parallel operation signal cable kit (included) PLZ2405WB booster 2 PFX2532...
  • Page 41: Preparing To Connect The Dut (Battery)

    Preparing to Connect the DUT (Battery) The PFX2532 does not come with cables for connecting to the DUT (battery). Prepare the following cables according to the DUT (battery). There is an optional TL10-PFX cable set that contains cables for connecting PFX2532 and the DUT p.
  • Page 42 If you do not set the connector in the correct orientation, you will not be able to attach the cover. Screw side on top Attach the top side of the connector cover to the sensing connector. Firmly insert it until you hear a click. PFX2532...
  • Page 43: Connecting The Dut (Battery)

    • After connecting the devices, connect the PFX2532 to the DUT (battery). Connect the PFX2532 side first. • When installing a fuse between the PFX2532 and DUT (battery), be sure to turn off the POWER switch, and turn off the circuit breaker of distribution.
  • Page 44 Connecting the DUT (Battery) Connecting the PFX2532 to the DUT (Battery) Check that the PFX2532 is ready to execute tests (power-on state). You can connect or disconnect DUT cables and sensing connectors even when the power switch is on. But, make sure that a charge/discharge test is not in progress.
  • Page 45: Configuring The Devices

    Configuring the PFX2532 You can change the following settings using the S1 switch on the rear panel. If you change a setting, turn the PFX2532 off and then back on. • Channel numbers • vibration sensor...
  • Page 46 (set the switch to 1). • If you want to set the vibration sensor to on (set the switch to 1), install the PFX2532 as upright as possible in a location without vibration or the like. If the installation is inappropriate, the SHOCK DETECT alarm may be activated preventing you from performing tests.
  • Page 47: Configuring The Dc Power Supply

    • No adjustment is necessary between connected devices. Setting Protection Functions If the PFX2532 is disconnected from the DUT (battery) as a result of a DUT protection circuit or fuse being activated during a charge/discharge test, high voltage may be generated temporarily depending on the connected power supply.
  • Page 48 Configuring the DC Power Supply Taking the voltage drop in the cabling between the PFX2532 and DUT into consideration, do not set it less than 110 % of the maximum charge voltage. To prevent overcharge or overdischarge, from BPChecker3000 set the software overvoltage...
  • Page 49: Configuring The Electronic Load

    Configuring the Electronic Load To protect the connected devices, set the protection function of the electronic load. Configure external analog control to enable the electronic load to be controlled from the PFX2532. Set the number of electronic loads and boosters.
  • Page 50 If the Electronic load OCP or other alarm is activated during a charge / discharge test, CD/B alarm p. 70 occurs on the PFX2532, and the load is turned off. Press ENTER on the Electronic load, and eliminate the cause of the alarm. Then, clear the alarm from BPChecker3000.
  • Page 51 In Menu setting, power cycle the PLZ-4W after finishing the menu setup. The new setting is confirmed by power cycling the PLZ-4W. For details on the setup procedure, see the operation manual of the Electronic Load that you are using. PFX2532...
  • Page 52 Hold down LOCK (SHIFT+LOCAL) to lock or unlock the panel. While the panel is locked, a key icon is shown in the display. For details on the setup procedure, see the operation manual of the Electronic Load that you are using. PFX2532...
  • Page 53: Pc Connection And Hardware Configuration

    PC Connection and Hardware Configuration This chapter explains hardware configuration using application software BPChecker3000 for connecting to a PC and performing charge / discharge tests.
  • Page 54: Connecting To A Pc

    Connecting to a PC PFX2532 is controlled using application software BPChecker3000. PFX2532 is connected to a PC through the LAN interface and assigned an IP address. The following three connection methods are available. The LAN cable can be a straight cable or a crossover cable.
  • Page 55 You can connect directly (a single unit) or connect through a switching hub (multiple units). Connecting directly to a PC (only when using a single unit) If you will use only a single unit, use a LAN cable to connect it to the PC. PFX2532 PFX2532 To the LAN port...
  • Page 56: Assigning Ip Addresses

    You have to set the IP address and subnet mask on the PC that you are using to values that match the IP address range of the PFX2532. If the PC’s IP address and subnet mask are not set correctly, you will not be able to connect to the PFX2532.
  • Page 57 Click Use the following IP address. Enter the IP address and subnet mask. If you want to connect to a PFX2532 that has the factory default IP address, set the IP address to 192.168.1.10 and the subnet mask to 255.255.255.0.
  • Page 58: Checking The Ip Address

    Checking the IP address The indication on the display varies depending on how the IP address is assigned. Turn on the router or switching hub, PC, and then the PFX2532 . Memo The voltage display appears on the PFX2532. If you do not turn the...
  • Page 59: Setting The Model Id

    It may not be possible to use up to the power specified here due to loss in cables. ( Factory default settings Can be replaced with the Kikusui SR Large Capacity Electronic Load Smart Rack System PLZ5004W. Can be replaced with the Kikusui SR Large Capacity Electronic Load Smart Rack System PLZ6005W.
  • Page 60 The Setting of Model ID dialog box closes, and the model ID is displayed. Click Send. The model ID is sent to the selected PFX2532. Setting of the model ID is complete. You can check whether the ID has been assigned correctly by clicking Search under Select Ch.
  • Page 61: Configuring Temperature Chambers

    Turn on the router or switching hub, PC, and then the PFX2532. Start IO Config. Click the channel selection search button, check that the PFX2532 you want to configure is displayed, and then click Connect. If a different channel is displayed, select the appropriate channel.
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  • Page 63: Panel Operation And Protection Function

    Panel Operation and Protection Function This chapter explains how to turn on the power and how to select displays; provides an overview of external control and monitoring; and describes the protection function and warning function.
  • Page 64: Turning The Power On And Off

    Example of firmware version 1.00 A few seconds later Example of channel number 1 If the POWER switch is turned on for the first time after purchase, the PFX2532 starts up using p. 19 factory default settings. If the ALARM/WARNING LED is lit, an alarm or protection function may be activated.
  • Page 65 Risk of malfunction. CAUTION • After you turn the PFX2532 POWER switch off, wait at least 10 seconds before you turn it back on. Do not turn the power on and off repeatedly. • Do not turn off the POWER switch while a charge/discharge test is in progress.
  • Page 66: Selecting The Display

    LAN interface Overview of External Control In addition to controlling the PFX2532 from the front panel, the EXT CONT terminal on the rear panel can be used to perform the following controls. • External monitoring of the operating status •...
  • Page 67 Not used Do not connect anything to this pin. Shorting this pin with the external alarm common causes the PFX2532 to enter external alarm mode and the test to be aborted. Status common pins 4 and 8 are at the same electric potential.
  • Page 68: Protection Function And Warning Function

    An error in the two hundreds (Err. 2xx) indicates an internal error. It can be caused by power supply line or communication noise. Restart the PFX2532 and BPChecker3000 to see if the error clears. If such errors occur frequently, check the error number, and contact your Kikusui agent or distributor.
  • Page 69 Protection Function and Warning Function Setting: “PFX” indicates that it is set on the PFX2532. “BPC” indicates that it is set with BPChecker3000. “Fixed” indicates that it is always detected. Panel Cause of alarm and description Behavior Setting display Err.001...
  • Page 70 Clearing warnings Remove the root cause of the warning. If the warning still occurs even after you have corrected all the causes of the warnings, the PFX2532 may be malfunctioning. Stop using the PFX2532 immediately, and contact your Kikusui agent or distributor.
  • Page 71: Specifications

    Specifications This chapter provides PFX2532’s specifications and outline drawing.
  • Page 72: Pfx2532 Functional Specifications

    PFX2532 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/...
  • Page 73 PFX2532 Functional Specifications Discharge function Static Constant current Setting Constant current value (Current) discharge CC Cutoff Specified time after discharge start (Discharge Time) condition Battery voltage (Cutoff Voltage) Capacity calculation voltage (Capacity Voltage) Battery temperature (Max Temp) Discharge capacity (Discharge Ah)
  • Page 74 PFX2532 Functional Specifications Pattern charge/discharge function (seamless charge/discharge control) Pattern Pattern constant Setting Step constant current value (Step Current) current discharge Step time (Step Time) CC Pattern Cutoff Time since pattern charge/discharge start (Total Time) condition or Number of loops (Loop Count) limit Limit voltage (Limit;...
  • Page 75 PFX2532 Functional Specifications Measurement function Voltmeter and ammeter Static/ Pattern Battery voltage Average voltage every 100 ms (Voltage) Charge/discharge current Average current every 100 ms (Current) Battery temperature Simple thermometer function using a thermistor (Temperature) Capacity The product of the measured current (average current) and the elapsed...
  • Page 76 Direct detection using a hardware comparator Output off PFX2532 Overheat protection (OHP) Detects abnormal temperature in the path switch When the temperature returns normal, the PFX2532 returns to the idle state. Overcharge / overdischarge capacity Detects overcharge capacity using current integration judgment; turns protection (OAH)
  • Page 77 PFX2532 Functional Specifications Other functions Range switching Voltage range -1.0000 to 6.0000 The display resolution is 100 μV. 60 V -6.0000 to 60.0000 Pattern charge/discharge function (seamless Response within 50 ms (TYP) charge/discharge control) Can control DC power supplies and electronic loads at the same time in order to seamlessly switch between charge and discharge.
  • Page 78: Pfx2532 Electric Specifications

    PFX2532 Electric 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 79: Volt / Thermometer Unit

    PFX2532 Electric Specifications Setting accuracy Static/ Pattern Constant 0.000 A to 200.000 A Range current Accuracy charge/ discharge Resolution 1 mA Constant 60 V range 0.000 V to 60.000 V Range voltage 6 V range 0.000 V to 6.000 V...
  • Page 80 PFX2532 Electric Specifications Measurement accuracy Static Charge/ Range 0.000 A to 200.000 A discharge ±(0.2 % of reading + 0.1 % of rating) Accuracy current measurement Resolution 1 mA Voltage Range 60 V range -6.0000 V to 60.0000 V measurement 6 V range -1.000 0 V to 6.0000 V...
  • Page 81 PFX2532 Electric Specifications Measurement accuracy (continued) High-speed sampling Current -200.000 A to 200.000 A Range measurement Accuracy 1 ms sampling ±(0.4 % of reading + 0.5 % of rating) 2 8 9 10 ms sampling ±(0.3 % of reading + 0.1 % of rating) 100 ms sampling ±(0.2 % of reading + 0.1 % of rating)
  • Page 82 PFX2532 Electric Specifications Protection functions Overvoltage (overcharge) protection Software OVP Setting range 0 % to 105 % of rating Setting 60 V range Depends on the voltmeter accuracy accuracy 6 V range Depends on the voltmeter accuracy Resolution 1 mV Activation time 150 ms max.
  • Page 83 (length: approx. 3 m, connector area: with cover, with core). This is a Class I equipment. Be sure to ground the PFX2532's protective conductor terminal. The safety of this product is only guaranteed when the product is properly grounded.
  • Page 84 This is a Class A equipment. The PFX2532 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 85: Volt / Thermometer Unit Op02-Pfx (Option)

    Volt / Thermometer Unit OP02-PFX (Option) This chapter describes how to install the optional Volt/Thermometer Unit OP02-PFX and how to connect the DUT (battery) to the unit and contains the unit’s specifications.
  • Page 86: Installing The Volt/Thermometer Unit Op02-Pfx

    Volt / Thermometer Unit (Option) Installing the Volt/Thermometer Unit OP02-PFX By installing an Volt/Thermometer Unit OP02-PFX in an option slot on the PFX2532, you can increase the number of voltmeter and thermometer measurement points. If OP02-PFX units are installed in all option slots, voltage and temperature measurement points can be expanded to 12 points.
  • Page 87: Installing The Volt/Thermometer Unit Op02-Pfx

    Installing the Volt/Thermometer Unit OP02-PFX Remove the cover. PFX2532 Insert the board. PFX2532 Installing an OP02-PFX Connector area To remove an installed OP02-PFX, unfasten the screws, and pull the board out by holding the input terminal area. PFX2532 Hold here...
  • Page 88: Preparing To Connect The Dut (Battery)

    PFX2532 and the DUT (battery) is shown The TL09-PFX option consists of a dedicated voltage sensing cable and thermocouple for p. 123 connecting the DUT (battery) to a PFX2532 in which an OP02-PFX is installed. PFX2532...
  • Page 89 Preparing to Connect the DUT (Battery) ■ Input terminal (connector MC1.5/10-G: Phoenix Contact) When the PFX2532 is shipped from the factory, connectors are attached to the input terminals. If they are damaged or lost, 84-61-7910 contact your Kikusui agent or distributor.
  • Page 90 Voltage sensing connection terminal 4 Voltage sensing connection terminal 3 Voltage sensing connection terminal 2 Voltage sensing connection terminal 1 Voltage sensing Attached Up to 5 m in length connector side connector plug Shield potential of the rear panel PFX2532...
  • Page 91: Connecting The Dut (Battery)

    ( p. 131 • CC-CV, CP, and CP Pattern are controlled by the PFX2532 voltage sensing function. Be sure to connect the PFX2532 voltage sensing cables to the DUT. • Risk of damaging the DUT.
  • Page 92: Volt/Thermometer Unit Op02-Pfx Specifications

    Volt/Thermometer Unit OP02-PFX Specifications Items not listed are the same as those of the PFX2532. • 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 93 Cell measurement function Static Cell voltage Average voltage every 100 ms (Cell Voltage) Cell Temperature Thermometer function using a thermocouple, updated every second (Cell Temperature) PFX2532...
  • Page 94: Volt/Thermometer Unit Op02-Pfx Specifications

    ±(0.05 % of reading + 0.02 % of rating) Measurement accuracy Resolution 0.1 mV Measured value Average voltage every 100 ms Measurement interval 100 ms You can apply a voltage from -20 V to 22 V. ° ° Ambient temperature at 18 C to 28 PFX2532...
  • Page 95: Volt/Thermometer Unit Op02-Pfx Specifications

    Screws 2 pcs. Handling of the product 1 copy When installed in the PFX2532. Shared with the voltage/temperature sensing input terminal. Indicates the terminals for connecting the DUT (the DUT’s positive terminal and the DUT’s negative terminal). This indicates the resistance between measurement terminals.
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  • Page 97: 8Slot Unit Sl01-Pfx (Option) Voltmeter Unit Op03-Pfx (Option)

    8Slot Unit SL01-PFX (Option) Voltmeter Unit OP03-PFX (Option) This chapter describes how to connect the optional 8Slot Unit SL01-PFX, how to install the Voltmeter Unit OP03-PFX, and how to connect the DUT (battery) and contains the specifications.
  • Page 98: Sl01-Pfx 8Slot Unit

    If Voltmeter Units OP03-PFX are installed in all SL01-PFX slots, voltage measurement points can be expanded to 64 points. Further, by installing Volt / Thermometer Units OP02-PFX in the PFX2532, you can increase the number of measurement points to 72.
  • Page 99: Component Names99

    Component Names Front panel SLOT UNIT SL01 - PFX POWER/ ALARM No. Name Function — Louver For cooling. Lights when the power is on (POWER: green) and when a slot alarm is detected p. 112 POWER/ALARM LED (ALARM: red) PFX2532...
  • Page 100 — Not used. A connector for using multiple units. SYNC OUT connector p. 102 SYNC IN connector Connector for the EX01-PFX PFX2532 main unit) Voltmeter Unit p. 106 An option board for expanding the number of voltage measurement points (OP03-PFX) p.
  • Page 101: Connecting The Power Cord

    3 m or less in length. If obtaining a power cord is difficult, contact your Kikusui agent or distributor. • The power cord with a plug can be used to disconnect the SL01-PFX from the AC power line in an emergency.
  • Page 102: Connecting To The Pfx2532

    OP02-PFX units. Check that all devices that you will connect are turned off. Install the EX01-PFX in the leftmost available option slot on the PFX2532 rear panel. If OP02-PFX units are installed, install the EX01-PFX in the leftmost available slot to the right of the OP02-PFX units.
  • Page 103: Connecting To A Pc

    Connecting to a PC Insert the other end of the 14-core flat cable into the SYNC OUT connector of the EX01-PFX installed in the option slot of the PFX2532. Use the lock lever to secure it. Check that it does not fall out.
  • Page 104 Assigning the IP address automatically (connecting through a router) If you connect through a router that has a DHCP server feature, the IP address is assigned p. 54 automatically. Connection PFX2532 EX01-PFX Router PFX2532 To the LAN port SYNC OUT...
  • Page 105 If the IP address is already decided, you can connect using a fixed IP address. p. 56 The IP address is set to the number obtained by adding 20 to the xxx section of the PFX2532’s IP address xxx. xxx. xxx. xxx.
  • Page 106: Installing The Voltmeter Unit Op03-Pfx

    Be sure to use the included screws. The first time that you install OP03-PFX units after purchase, use the p. 46 Help Io Config, Test Condition Editor of BPChecker3000 to set the number of OP02-PFX units. Test Condition Editor PFX2532...
  • Page 107 Insert the board. SL01-PFX Installing an OP03-PFX Connector area To remove an installed OP03-PFX, unfasten the screws, and pull the board out by holding the input terminal area. SL01-PFX Hold here Removing an OP03-PFX Hold here Input terminal area PFX2532...
  • Page 108: Preparing To Connect The Dut (Battery)

    Example of connecting the DUT (battery) to an SL01-PFX after installing an Voltmeter Unit OP03-PFX The TL11-PFX / TL12-PFX [CE compliant product] option consists of a dedicated voltage sensing cable and thermocouple for connecting the DUT (battery) to a PFX2532 in which an p. 123 , p. 124 OP03-PFX is installed.
  • Page 109 Preparing to Connect the DUT (Battery) ■ Input terminal (connector MC1.5/10-G: Phoenix Contact) When the PFX2532 is shipped from the factory, connectors are attached to the input terminals. If they are damaged or lost, 84-61-7910 contact your Kikusui agent or distributor.
  • Page 110 Voltage sensing connection terminal 3 3・7 ・6 Voltage sensing connection terminal 2 2・6 ・5 Voltage sensing connection terminal 1 1・5 Voltage sensing Attached Up to 5 m in length connector side connector plug Shield potential of the rear panel PFX2532...
  • Page 111: Connecting The Dut (Battery)

    ( p. 131 • CC-CV, CP, and CP Pattern are controlled by the PFX2532 voltage sensing function. Be sure to connect the PFX2532 cell voltage sensing cables to the DUT. • Risk of damaging the DUT. If you leave the cell voltage sensing cables connected to the DUT, the DUT will continue to discharge a minute current.
  • Page 112: Turning The Sl01-Pfx On And Off

    Finally, the display enters voltage display mode. The PFX2532 is ready to execute tests (POWER state) and can receive commands from BPChecker3000. If the POWER switch is turned on for the first time after purchase, the PFX2532 starts up using p. 59 factory default settings.
  • Page 113 Risk of malfunction. CAUTION • After you turn the PFX2532 POWER switch off, wait at least 10 seconds before you turn it back on. Do not turn the power on and off repeatedly. • Do not turn off the POWER switch while a charge/discharge test is in progress.
  • Page 114: 8Slot Unit Sl01-Pfx Specifications

    1 copy OP02-PFX cannot be installed. IP address setting is either a fixed IP address (address that results by adding 20 to the PFX2532 address is automatically assigned) or an IP address automatically assigned by a DHCP server. Connects to an extension board.
  • Page 115 Installed in the SL01-PFX by factory default. Outline drawing 4-M3 screw holes, max. depth 6 mm 275 (10.83) 70 (2.76) (0.24 inch) MAX410 (16.14) 214.5 (8.44) 400 (15.75) MAX20 (0.79) Unit mm (inch) PFX2532...
  • Page 116: Voltmeter Unit Op03-Pfx Specifications

    Voltmeter Unit OP03-PFX Specifications Items not listed are the same as those of the PFX2532. • 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 117 The maximum and minimum cell voltages are calculated for the cells in the object under measurement, and charging finishes when the difference between these two values exceeds the set value. Cell measurement function Static Cell voltage Average voltage every 100 ms (Cell Voltage) PFX2532...
  • Page 118 ±(0.05 % of reading + 0.02 % of rating) Measurement accuracy Resolution 0.1 mV Measured value Average voltage every 100 ms Measurement interval 100 ms You can apply a voltage from -20 V to 22 V. ° ° Ambient temperature at 18 C to 28 PFX2532...
  • Page 119 Handling of the product 1 copy When installed in a SL01-PFX Shared with the voltage sensing input terminal. Indicates the terminals for connecting the DUT (the DUT’s positive terminal and the DUT’s negative terminal). This indicates the resistance between measurement terminals. PFX2532...
  • Page 120: Mounting To The Rack

    Mounting to the rack You can mount SL01-PFX to a rack. To rack mount the SL01-PFX, you need a rack mounting option. For information about options, contact your Kikusui agent or distributor. Rack mount option Name Model Note Rack mount frame...
  • Page 121: A Options

    Appendix A Options B Cleaning the Dust Filter C Characteristics of Digital CC/CV Control D Explanation of Functions E Connecting to a Bias power supply F Troubleshooting...
  • Page 122 Remove the rubber feet before you mount the PFX2532 to a rack. Loosen the screws to remove the rubber feet (in 4 locations). We recommend that you keep all pieces that you have removed from the PFX2532. You will need these pieces if you remove the PFX2532 from the rack.
  • Page 123 K typeThermocouple approx. 5 m approx. 5m Cable set TL10-PFX This is a cable set for connecting the PFX2532 to configure a charge / discharge system. All the required cables including those for connecting the DUT (battery) are provided. Connectors are...
  • Page 124 8Slot Unit SL01-PFX This is an expansion slot for the measurement function. You can increase the number of voltage measurement points by connecting to a PFX2532 using the included EX01-PFX. It is used by installing OP03-PFX units (sold separately). Up to 8 boards can be installed.
  • Page 125 Options I/F cable SC05-PFX(Electronic load PLZ-5W ) This is a dedicated load cable for connecting the PFX2532 and the Electronic load PLZ-5W. Connectors are attached to these cables, so connection is easy. I/F cable SC07-PFX(DC power supply PWR-01) This is a dedicated load cable for connecting thePFX2532 and the DC power supply PWR-01.
  • Page 126: B Cleaning The Dust Filter

    • If the dust filter is clogged, the product’s internal cooling capabilities will be reduced. • When the PFX2532 is in operation, air is sucked through the dust filter to cool the inside of the device. If moisture is present in the dust filter, the temperature or humidity inside the PFX2532 increases.
  • Page 127: C Characteristics Of Digital Cc/Cv

    Characteristics of Digital CC/CV Control The constant current (CC)/constant voltage (CV) control on the PFX2532 is performed digitally. This section describes the characteristics and operation principle of digital CC/CV control so that you can efficiently conduct evaluation tests. ● Digital CC/CV control is not susceptible to the performance of the connected DC power supplies or electronic loads and constantly enables high-accuracy CC/CV control.
  • Page 128 IEC standards. This is a useful feature for the step operations that are required when you are simulating charge/discharge tests. Seamless charge/discharge switching Traditional charge/discharge switching Charge Charge Charge Charge 1 to 3 s 1 to 3 s Discharge Discharge PFX2532...
  • Page 129: D Explanation Of Functions

    PFX2532 Charge/Discharge System Controller. Description of the measurement function The PFX2532 is equipped with a 24-bit resolution delta-sigma high-speed A/D converter for taking measurements. It can measure at high speed and with high accuracy over a wide measurement range of 60 V/200 A at a resolution of 100 μV/100 μA without changing the range.
  • Page 130 Detection may be difficult for poor contact and other situations. In other words, the function does not check the connection status completely. Voltage measurement of the voltage sensing cable Voltage measurement of the DUT cable DUT (battery) voltage An alarm occurs at 100 mV or higher. Approx. 200 ms PFX2532...
  • Page 131 7.4 V The unbalance detection function only works The function is affected by the resistance on cells of the same type and same voltage. between the cells and the protection switch resistance, and it cannot measure the correct cell voltages. PFX2532...
  • Page 132: E Connecting To A Bias Power

    The current capacity of the PFX2532 is 200 A, so when you connect a 5 V bias power supply, configure the settings so that the power capacity is at least 5 V x 200 A=1000 W.
  • Page 133 50 cm or less in length to – – minimize voltage – drops in the cable. Bias power supply – PLZ-4W – PLZ2004W Bias power supply connection example (PFX2532, PLZ-4W, PLZ2004W, bias power supply) App. PFX2532...
  • Page 134: F Troubleshooting

    If errors are large even under different conditions, the product — adjustment may be off. Contact your Kikusui agent or distributor. The voltage display is unstable. If the connected DUT is not a battery or if the DUT is connected yet to —...
  • Page 135 The first time that you use the product after purchase, use been expanded. p. 86 BPChecker3000 to customize the model ID.   Io Config Help p. 106 Did you set the number of OP02-PFX or OP03-PFX boards? Set the number of boards using BPChecker3000.   Test Help Condition Editor PFX2532...
  • Page 136 68 greatly distorted, this alarm may be triggered by mistake, or measurements may fluctuate. Install a line filter or the like if necessary. The PFX2532 overheat protection function of the power circuit may is displayed on the have been activated.
  • Page 137 Check the system connections. This alarm also occurs if window. the PFX2532 power supply is cut off temporarily. For details on how to App. p. 68 restore the system after a power outage, see the BPChecker3000 help file.
  • Page 138 BPChecker3000 help file. Test Executive Help The PC and PFX2532 suddenly If both the PC and PFX2532 stop, restart the PFX2532 first and then the stopped. For details, see “When a power failure occurs on the host PC side or on —...
  • Page 139 Index accessories ..................3 firmware version ................2 alarm front panel clearing ................70 PFX2532 ................10 Application software ..............16 SL01-PFX ................99 BPChecker3000 ................16 I/F cable for DC power supply SC07-PFX ......125 connection ..............54 I/F cable for Electronic load SC05-PFX .........125 IP address setting PC ..................
  • Page 140 ..................122 pattern charge/discharge ............128 power cord ..................26 POWER switch ..............64 rack mount frame .............120 rear panel PFX2532 ................11 SL01-PFX ................ 100 seamless charge/discharge ............ 128 sensing cable connection ...............44 construction ..............41 sensing cable set TL09-PFX ............ 123 sensing cable set TL11-PFX ............
  • Page 142 If the manual gets lost or soiled, a new copy can be provided for a fee. In either case, please contact your Kikusui agent or distributor. At that time, inform your agent or distrib- utor of the “Part No.” written on the front cover of this manual.

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