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In no event will Cadex or its officers or employees be responsible for any consequential, incidental, or indirect damages (including damages for loss of business profits, business interruption, and the like) arising out of the use or inability to use the C7000 and C7000ER Battery Analyzer equipment and/or its documentation.
1 Overview ................1 Product Features .................... 1 What’s New in the C7000 V3.5 firmware ............2 Firmware Upgrade: Resetting the System ............3 Connecting to BatteryShop™ ................. 3 Peripherals ...................... 4 2 Getting Started ..............5 Contents of Box ....................5 About this Manual ...................
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By Code ......................63 13 Services and Upgrades ............ 66 Replacing the Primary (Input) Fuse .............. 67 Standard Model (C7000-1, C7000-2, C7000-9) ........67 Extended Range Model (C7000ER) ............68 Replacing the Station Fuses ................. 69 Standard Model (C7000-1, C7000-2, C7000-9) ........69 Extended Range Model (C7000ER) ............
Product Features • Service Nickel Cadmium (NiCd), Nickel-Metal Hydride (NiMH), Sealed Lead Acid (SLA) and Lithium Ion (Li-Ion). The C7000 and C7000ER are also capable of supporting Smart Batteries based on the ‘single wire’ and SMBus system. •...
What’s New in the C7000 V3.5 firmware At Cadex, it is our goal to continue to listen to feedback and suggestions from customers, and improve our products. Below is a list of product enhancements: Version New Features/Changes 3.5 Runtime program Support for BatteryShop 3.0...
Note that this function also serves as a general system reboot. Connecting to BatteryShop™ BatteryShop™ is a powerful Windows-based battery management tool that allows automation of the C7000 and C7000ER functions to increase productivity. • Provides control and monitoring of large scale battery services by connecting up to 120 analyzers to service 480 batteries simultaneously.
Peripherals The C7000 and C7000ER support the following peripherals to maximize performance: • Epson compatible dot-matrix printer to print reports. • Label Printer to print labels. The DYMO LabelWriter SE300 is recommended. For more information on label printers, contact Cadex or DYMO-CoStar.
• 1 IEC320 Power Cord (C7000-1 only) • 1 User’s Manual About this Manual The C7000 & C7000ER Battery Analyzer User’s Manual contains the concept, procedures, and information that is necessary to operate the analyzer. Conventions c i l &...
Getting Started Commonly Used Terms Term Explanation Ampere Hour (Ah) Battery capacity or rating. A battery that provides a current of 1 ampere for 1 hour is rated at 1Ah. Configuration Code Battery parameters stored in Battery Adapters to service (C-Code) a battery.
LED Indicators Provide current status of batteries in service. Activated when a service starts. LCD View status for each station and detailed service information. Station Keys View C-Codes, details of a service, or as cursor keys in editing mode. C7000 & 7000ER Battery Analyzer V3.5...
Option Boards All models of the C7000 and the C7000ER come with a RS-232 Serial Port that connects to a label printer or to BatteryShop. There are 2 option boards, OP-70 and OP-72, that can be purchased for additional support. (The C7000ER is already equipped with the OP-70 option board.) The option board sticker is at the back of...
Smart Cable Adapters Used when a Custom Adapter for a battery is (Universal Adapters) not available. Alligator clips attach to positive and negative terminals. Custom Adapter Smart Cable Adapter (Universal Adapter) Dual-station Custom Adapter C7000 & 7000ER Battery Analyzer V3.5...
Cadex continuously designs adapters for new battery models and also designs custom adapters for a nominal fee. Please contact Cadex for a current adapter catalog or download a copy from our Web site, www.cadex.com. Special Handling Tip for Smart Cable Adapters Insert a battery only when the Smart Cable Adapter is inserted into the station.
233m 233m 233m 1:05 1:05 1:05 1:05 Program Duration (hh:mm) Average Cell Voltage Resistance Charge/Discharge Current Temperature Pressing the station key again will give additional details such as warning codes, cycles and program phases. C7000 & 7000ER Battery Analyzer V3.5...
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Operating Principles • • • • • Menu Display: provides access to various functions of the analyzer when the Menu key is pressed. Time MAIN MENU MAIN MENU 17:52:55 17:52:55 MAIN MENU MAIN MENU 17:52:55 17:52:55 System Security System Security System Security System Security ! ! ! ! !
O U T P U T Serial Port Device E N T E R D E V I C E S Serial Port Settings S1, S2 to scroll, Parallel Port Device ENTER to select, Esc to exit. BatteryShop C7000 & 7000ER Battery Analyzer V3.5...
Operation Principles Commands To Press ! ! ! ! ! (S1) or " " " " " (S2), then ENTER Select a value # # # # # $ $ $ $ $ Scroll through menu (S3) or (S4) levels or fields "...
FAIL (Red) on Battery failed. flashing Hot battery. Service resumes when battery cools down (Code 13). All flashing System failed. Turn off the analyzer and turn it back on. Contact Cadex if the condition randomly persists. C7000 & 7000ER Battery Analyzer V3.5...
Basic Battery Service This section covers the basic general procedures on how to service a battery. Turn the power on and insert the Battery Adapter into a station. Slide the lower front part of the adapter into the station towards the display. Press the back end down to close the snap lock with a click.
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(S1) keys to scroll through the available programs, then press ENTER when the desired program is displayed. Press ENTER to confirm the selection. To cancel, press Esc. Verify the settings again after pressing ENTER. C7000 & 7000ER Battery Analyzer V3.5...
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Basic Battery Service Start service by pressing ENTER. The analyzer will now proceed through the instructions in the selected program. The display and lights show the status of the process: Status DISCHARGE DISCHARGE DISCHARGE DISCHARGE NO ADAPT NO ADAPT NO ADAPT NO ADAPT NO ADAPT NO ADAPT...
When the READY (green) light flashes, insert the battery and press ENTER to start service. Note that the active C-Code displayed is C11 , a read-only position in the adapter reserved for bar code entries. C7000 & 7000ER Battery Analyzer V3.5...
Battery Service Programs The Cadex analyzer can be programmed with any combination of service functions to suit special battery needs. The 10 pre-programmed service programs combine discharge, charge, recondition, and resistance test to achieve results as required. Basic Programs The basic programs include Auto, Charge and Prime. Each program performs...
Applies a 16 hour trickle charge, Recommended for new batteries or Prime followed by cycling to obtain peak batteries in extended storage. capacity. Custom Fully programmable by the user. See Accommodate special needs. 1, 2, 3, 4 Custom Programs. C7000 & 7000ER Battery Analyzer V3.5...
Battery Service Programs 5 Target Capacity Target Capacity is the percentage of the battery capacity compared to the nominal capacity. It serves as the threshold for reconditioning a battery in the Auto program. The Target Capacity can be set between 50% and 150%. Following are the recommended values: Maintains batteries for critical applications which require maximum energy reserve and high reliability.
B A S I C P R O G R A M S " " " " " ! ! ! ! ! Set the Target Capacity using the keypad or keys. Press ENTER to confirm. C7000 & 7000ER Battery Analyzer V3.5...
Battery Service Programs 5 Editing Program Settings Only the following program settings can be edited: • • • • • Threshold of internal resistance in OhmTest • • • • • Wait period in Self-Discharge • • • • • Inclusion of Self-Discharge test in Life-Cycling •...
Battery Configuration/C-Codes Configuration Codes, or C-Codes, are battery parameters to service a battery. Battery Adapters are pre-programmed with the available C-Codes for that battery type. The adapters store C-Codes once entered and can be moved between stations. A maximum of 10 C-Codes can be stored, allowing you to conveniently service all battery types.
Negative Slope A measure of the voltage drop when the battery (NiCd and NiMH only) reaches full-charge. The charge cycle is terminated when the voltage drop reaches the set value. From 16 to 64mV/Cell. C7000 & 7000ER Battery Analyzer V3.5...
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Battery Configuration/C-Codes 6 Parameter Description End of Discharge The threshold point at which the discharge cycle is terminated. Chemistry dependent. Available settings: 0.76-1.12V/Cell (NiCd, NiMH); 1.36-1.95V/Cell (SLA); 2.30-3.20V/Cell (Li-Ion). End of Recondition The threshold point at which the reconditioning cycle is (NiCd and NiMH only) complete.
$ $ $ $ $ # # # # # name setup name. Advance or go back using the keys. Then select Yes. *Refer to Default Settings for Extended C-Codes . C7000 & 7000ER Battery Analyzer V3.5...
Battery Configuration/C-Codes 6 Selecting Correct Voltage The voltage is based on a nominal cell voltage of 1.2V/Cell for NiCd and NiMH, 2V/Cell for SLA and 3.6V/Cell for Li-Ion. On some NiCd and NiMH batteries, manufacturers may rate their batteries based on 1.25V/Cell rather than 1.2V/Cell.
Custom Programs Warning: Creating a Custom Program requires a good understanding of rechargeable batteries and the analyzer. Applying routines that conflict with the battery manufacturer’s specifications or recommendations can damage a battery. If you regularly modify Custom Programs, we strongly recommend BatteryShop. The graphical user interface of BatteryShop allows easy programming.
In this case, the resistance threshold is not definable. *If the default time period of 000:00:00 is used, the analyzer will service the battery according to End of Charge, End of Discharge or End of Recondition set in the Extended C-Code. C7000 & 7000ER Battery Analyzer V3.
Custom Programs 7 Test Test provides the condition for selecting the True or False statement. Option Description Skip Test Go to the True statement. The False statement is ignored. IF Target Capacity Met If the capacity during the last discharge cycle meets the Target Capacity, go to the True statement.
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IF Loop Count > Max If the number of cycle (the loop count) is more than the value set in ’THEN REPEAT 0 times’ of the True statement or ’ELSE REPEAT 0 times’ in the False statement, go to the True statement. Otherwise the False statement is selected. C7000 & 7000ER Battery Analyzer V3.5...
Custom Programs 7 True and False Statements Option Description THEN Goto Next Phase Go to the next phase. THEN Goto Phase 1 Go to Phase 1. THEN Goto Phase 2 Go to Phase 2. THEN Goto Phase 3 Go to Phase 3. THEN Goto Phase 4 Go to Phase 4.
Target Capacity, charge the battery (Phase 5). If the Target Capacity is not met, fail the battery. Phase 5 Fully charge the battery. Phase Done Complete the program with a trickle charge to maintain capacity. C7000 & 7000ER Battery Analyzer V3.5...
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Custom Programs 7 The following flowchart demonstrates the routines of the program: Discharge (10 mins) Phase 1 Cycle 1 Charge Cycle 2 Skip Test True True / False (Goto Phase 2) Discharge Phase 2 Cycle 1 Cycle 2 Skip Test T C M e t True False...
$ $ $ $ $ # # # # # the settings. Move between the fields using the keys. Press ENTER when all the settings are entered, then select Yes to accept changes. C7000 & 7000ER Battery Analyzer V3.5...
System Security The C7000 and C7000ER offer three security levels for protection against tampering: Level 0 (Off) is the default, Level 1 (Low) and Level 2 (High). Depending on the security level, you will be asked to enter the password for some features.
Select Change Password or Remove Security on the menu. • To change the password (for Level 1 and Level 2), enter the old password. Then enter and re-enter the new password. • To remove security, select Yes. Then enter the password. C7000 & 7000ER Battery Analyzer V3.5...
Settings. Company Name Set up the company name for printing on Battery Labels and Battery Service Reports. You can enter up 20 characters/numbers. Default: CADEX ELECTRONICS. Calibration Correct variations of component tolerances due to aging. (Shortcut: Fn-8) Calibrating the voltage once a year maintains performance specifications, especially for Li-Ion batteries.
Station Calibration Calibrating Voltage You need a calibration kit (P/N 92-770-0210). This kit can be purchased from Cadex or through your Cadex Representative. The C7000 calibration kit consists of 4 calibration adapters (P/N 07-130-0000) and an instruction sheet (P/N 89-204-1017).
System Setup 9 Make sure that no Battery Adapter is inserted. Select Voltage Calibration on the menu. Firmly insert the 4 Voltage Calibration Adapters into each station. Wait for the prompt, then remove the calibration adapters. Press Menu to return to the Global Display. Press Fn-7.
Note: If connecting to a serial printer, it may also be DB-9 DB-25 necessary to 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. C7000 & 7000ER Battery Analyzer V3.5...
System Setup 9 DB-9 to DB-9 Note: If connecting to a serial printer, it may also be DB-9 DB-9 necessary to jumper pins 6 (DSR), 1 (DCD), and 4 (DTR) together on the printer’s DB-9 connector. Other jumpers may be also required. Check your printer manual for specific information.
Report or Battery Label when a battery is removed from the analyzer after service. Default setting is Neither. Bar-Code Label with C-Code Bar-Code Label with Battery ID Service Date Battery ID Battery Labels with capacity and resistance readings C7000 & 7000ER Battery Analyzer V3.5...
FINAL STATUS Ready Battery Service Report Please visit the Cadex Web site for a print sample of the System Setup Report. Printing Report or Label Select the report or label on the menu. • For Battery Service Report and Battery Label, press the station key of the corresponding station, then select Yes to start printing.
Log Events Log Event Description Errors Problems that stop the service. Warnings Problems that do not stop the service, but may affect the battery performance. System Events Events recorded by the system. Battery Events Battery completion events in the battery’s service cycle. Battery Cycles Detailed events in the battery’s service cycle.
EMPTY NO ADAPT NO ADAPT NO ADAPT NO ADAPT Charge Charge Charge Charge When you get a message or warning, you can look into the possible reason(s) and solution(s) by detail or code number. C7000 & 7000ER Battery Analyzer V3.5...
0mAh) may be displayed on the analyzer before this code appears and processing stops. Check and replace the station fuse. If fuses are ok, then the current drivers could have failed on the analyzer. Before calling Cadex for service, check the following items for other causes of faults: Ensure that battery and adapter contacts are clean.
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If using a non OEM battery, the battery thermistor may be incorrect for the adapter. Turn off temperature sensing in the C-Code. Note: For safety purposes, this step is not possible if the C-Code chemistry is Li-Ion. Contact Cadex to upgrade the adapter for your particular battery. Battery removed REMOVED Battery is removed when the program completed.
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Messages and Warnings 12 Detail Global Possible Reason(s) / Solution(s) Calibrate CALIBRATE Calibration in process. Process will complete in 10 seconds. Calibration fault FAIL 170 Current cannot pass through shorted terminal during calibration. Repeat calibration procedures. An AWG 10 (2.5mm) wire is recommended to short contacts/leads. Cap.
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(< 50mA) are displayed on the analyzer before this code appears. See code 160, Bad fuses or driver. Discharge cycle Discharge cycle completed. Program is going into the next complete CYCLE step. C7000 & 7000ER Battery Analyzer V3.5...
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Messages and Warnings 12 Detail Global Possible Reason(s) / Solution(s) Discharge timeout FAIL 142 Battery capacity has exceeded 250% of the rated capacity. Check that the mAh rating of the battery matches the C-Code mAh setting. The Discharge rate in the Extended C-Code may have to be raised.
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The Charge rate in the C-Code may have to be increased. If all fails, discard the battery. Null C-Code in FAIL 211 An empty C-Code is selected. Select a programmed adapter C-Code or program the selected empty C-Code. C7000 & 7000ER Battery Analyzer V3.5...
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Messages and Warnings 12 Detail Global Possible Reason(s) / Solution(s) Over voltage FAIL 120 Battery voltage is too high on insertion. Discharge the battery in its original equipment. Check the electrolyte. If all fails, discard the battery. PIC communications PIC ERROR An internal communication error has occurred inside the error analyzer.
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Battery may be a high capacity type battery. Reduce the Charge rate. Battery is new. Use the Prime program to prepare the battery for use. Check that correct contacts are used. C7000 & 7000ER Battery Analyzer V3.5...
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Messages and Warnings 12 Detail Global Possible Reason(s) / Solution(s) Soft battery step WARNING Battery voltage rising too quickly while charging. Analyzer down is cutting the Charge rate in half and will attempt to complete service at lower current rate. Wait until processing is complete.
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C-Code mAh setting. Lower the room temperature. For non OEM battery, turn off temperature sensing. User programmed END CYCLE The time programmed in the Custom Program completed. timeout The program is moving into the next step. C7000 & 7000ER Battery Analyzer V3.5...
Messages and Warnings 12 By Code The codes are listed in ascending numeric order and cross-referenced to both the Detail and Global display. Refer back to By Detail for possible reason(s)/solution(s). Code Detail Global STATION OFF LINE OFFLINE NO ADAPTER NO ADAPT CHARGING CHARGE...
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FAIL 150 LOW VOLTAGE TEMP. RISE FAIL 152 CHRG COMPLETE TEMP. RISE WARNING HOT AT LOW VOLTAGE FAIL 156 CHARGE COMPLETE HOT WARNING TRICKLE CHARGE OVERHEAT FAIL 159 BAD FUSE OR DRIVER FAIL 160 C7000 & 7000ER Battery Analyzer V3.5...
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Messages and Warnings 12 Code Detail Global DISCHARGE CURRENT LOW FAIL 162 CHARGE CURRENT LOW FAIL 164 CALIBRATION FAULT FAIL 170 SUSPENDED PROCESS ABORTED INTERRUPT CELL MISMATCH CORRECTED READY CAP. IMPROVED TO TARGET READY POWER ON POWER ON ADAPTER INSERTED ADAPT IN ADAPTER REMOVED ADAPT OUT...
Caution • Unauthorized disassembly and/or repair of the analyzer by other than an authorized Cadex Service Center will void the warranty. • Observe anti-static precautions before and during service. The circuitry used in the analyzer is sensitive to electrostatic discharge and may be damaged if not handled properly.
C7000ER T3.5 Amp 250V 5 x 20 mm Littlefuse 216 31.5 52-546-0315 Standard Model (C7000-1, C7000-2, C7000-9) Remove all batteries and adapters, turn off the analyzer and unplug the power cord. Locate the fuse drawer below the power cord socket.
If the primary (input) fuse needs to be replaced, remove the fuse from the holder and replace the fuse. Insert the fuse drawer taking care that the side springs are inserted into the socket. Turn counterclockwise to close the holder. Insert power cord and turn on the analyzer. C7000 & 7000ER Battery Analyzer V3.5...
5 x 20 mm Littlefuse 217 02.5 52-526-0250 Standard Model (C7000-1, C7000-2, C7000-9) Remove all batteries and adapters, turn off the analyzer and unplug power cord. Unscrew the 3 screws located on the rear. The cover will still be attached to the analyzer by a grounding strap.
If necessary, check the removed fuse with an ohmmeter to confirm diagnosis and/or replace the station fuse. Replace the upper cover of the C7000, (make sure the front edge of the top cover is properly inserted into the notches in the plastic cups), and re-install the screws to secure cover.
Unscrew the 3 screws located on the rear of the C7000 (2 screws on the C7000ER) to remove the top cover. • The cover will still be attached to the C7000 by a grounding strap. Put the cover to one side.
Replace the upper cover (make sure the front edge of the top cover is properly inserted into the notches in the plastic cups) for the C7000, and re-install the screws to secure the cover.
4 batteries every 4 - 8 hours (up to 160 batteries per month) based on 2 batches Throughput per day. Connectors 3-pin AC plug IEC320 Power Cord (only available on C7000-1) Serial DB-9 RS-232 (standard on all models) Parallel DB-25 (OP70 and OP-72 only) DIN Jack (5-pin) for Bar Code Wand (OP-72 only)
If personalized help becomes necessary, contact the Technical Support department. Problem Possible Reason(s) / Solution(s) The C7000 does not power Check that the power input on the rear label is correct. Make sure that the power cord is firmly inserted in the back connector.
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The battery may be intrinsically safe. Change and the analyzer is the charge method in the Extended C-Code to intermittent. DC Charge; lower the Charge rate and Discharge rate; reduce the End of Discharge to 0.92V/Cell. C7000 & 7000ER Battery Analyzer V3.5...
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Getting Help/Problem Solving 15 Problem Possible Reason(s) / Solution(s) Program did not resume Check if an option board (OP-70 or OP-72) is after a power failure. installed. The option board sticker is at the back of the analyzer. The option board configuration is also displayed during start-up.
Updates of User’s Manuals Technical Support If you have a technical problem that cannot be solved with this manual or the Cadex Web site, you can contact our Technical Support department by phone, fax, email, or mail. Please provide the following information: •...
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Getting Help/Problem Solving 15 You can reach Cadex Technical Support by phone at 8:00 am - 4:30pm Pacific Time (GMT -08:00), Monday through Friday. • Technical Support Phone: +1 604 231-7777 • Toll Free: + 1 800 565-5228 (US and Canada only) •...
If the equipment is used in a manner not specified by the documentation, the protection provided by the equipment may be impaired. Please read the documentation and equipment labeling before using the equipment. C7000 & 7000ER Battery Analyzer V3.5...
Explosion Hazard Batteries can burst if treated improperly. Follow these precautions at all times. " Clean battery contacts before servicing. Press the battery firmly into the adapter to ensure a good connection. " Ensure that the selected C-Code is correct for the chemistry, voltage, and current rating of the battery being serviced.
Shock Hazard The C7000/C7000ER 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 fuses or internal backup battery.
Products returned from warranty service will be sent with freight prepaid by Cadex. Non-warranty Repairs Cadex will provide an estimate and will proceed with the repairs only after you have provided a written authorization or a Purchase Order number. You will also need a...
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