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- Page 1 Cadex C5100 Battery Tester User Guide...
- Page 2 (including damages for loss or business profits, business interruption, and the like) arising out of the use or inability to use the Cadex C5100 Firmware Utility Software or the Cadex C5100 Battery Tester and/or its documentation.
- Page 3 Cadex C5100 Battery Tester User Guide • If the product is used for rental purposes. • Changes or modifications to the equipment not expressly approved by Cadex Electronics Inc. To obtain service, contact service@cadex.com or (Canada) 1-604-231-7777, (USA Toll Free) 800-565-5228, or (Europe) +49 (0) 911 240 332-0.
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
Radio Interference .........................10 Disposal of Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) in the European Union...10 Section 2: Introduction ......................11 The Cadex C5100 Battery Tester Package ................11 Cadex C5100 Battery Tester Features ...................12 Section 3: Battery Testing ......................14 Available Programs .......................14 Test a Li-ion Battery......................15... -
Page 5: Section 1: General Precautions And Information
Information Safety Notice • Read, understand and follow all instructions in this user guide before using the Cadex C5100 Battery Tester unit. • Refer to the battery manufacturer MSDS (Material Safety Data Sheet) for specific handling and safety information. -
Page 6: Modification Of Equipment
Cadex C5100 Battery Tester User Guide Modification of Equipment CE, FCC, CSA, UL, and other approvals apply only to the Cadex C5100 Battery Tester in the factory-authorized configuration. Changes or modification to the equipment not expressly approved by Cadex will void the approvals. -
Page 7: Charging And Discharging Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) Batteries
Cadex C5100 Battery Tester User Guide Charging and Discharging Lithium-ion (Li-ion) Batteries Lithium-ion (Li-ion) batteries are safe when used as directed. Battery safety cannot be assured when a battery pack is built with individual cells of an unknown nature with a series and parallel connection. -
Page 8: Shock Hazard
Use only a grounded AC outlet to power the tester. Warranty & Service Cadex Electronics Inc. warrants the Cadex C5100 Battery Tester against defective materials and workmanship for a period of one (1) year from the original purchase date. - Page 9 Before sending the unit in for service, contact Cadex Technical Support at (Canada) 1-604-231-7777, (USA Toll Free) 800-565-5228, or (Europe) +49 (0) 911 240 332-0, or service@cadex.com. If the tester is not covered by warranty, the representative will provide the contact information for the nearest service center. Contact the service center directly to arrange to send the product in for service.
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Page 10: Radio Interference
Cadex C5100 Battery Tester User Guide Radio Interference This equipment generates, uses, and radiates radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause interference with radio communications. It has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class “A”... -
Page 11: Section 2: Introduction
• Cadex C5100 Battery Tester unit. • RigidArm Universal Battery Adapter. • Country-specific AC power cord. • This user guide. IMPORTANT NOTICE Use only grounded AC power cord(s) and outlets with the Cadex C5100 Battery Tester. © 2009 Cadex Electronics Inc... -
Page 12: Cadex C5100 Battery Tester Features
Cadex C5100 Battery Tester User Guide Cadex C5100 Battery Tester Features The LCD backlight on the Cadex C5100 Battery Tester automatically turns off after five minutes of inactivity. The LCD backlight will turn itself on when any key is pressed on the unit or when... - Page 13 Cadex C5100 Battery Tester User Guide Serial port To connect to a computer. Cable not included. AC Power Inlet Attach AC power cord to IEC320 inlet. USB Port To connect to a USB port for a firmware upgrade. Type B USB connector. Requires a Type A to Type B USB cable for connecting to a PC.
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Page 14: Section 3: Battery Testing
C-Code, and displays measured capacity as a % of the C-Code rated value in approximately 7 hours. Note: If a battery C-Code that is not supported by the C5100 is selected, the unit will display one of these messages: NiCd Not Supported, NiMH Not Supported, SLA Not Supported, 10.80V Not Supported, or 14.40V Not Supported. -
Page 15: Test A Li-Ion Battery
Test a Li-ion Battery Rapidly Test the Battery Condition in Less Than 30 Seconds 1. Apply AC power to turn on the Cadex C5100 Battery Tester. The Run LED light will flash if a battery adapter is installed and a battery is inserted in the adapter. -
Page 16: Cycle A Li-Ion Battery
The Cycle button charges/discharges/charges a battery and displays the battery’s capacity in % in about 7 hours. 1. Apply AC power to turn on the Cadex C5100 Battery Tester. The Run LED light will flash if a battery adapter is installed and a battery is inserted in the adapter. -
Page 17: Possible Fault Messages
Cadex C5100 Battery Tester User Guide Possible Fault Messages Contact Cadex Technical Support at (Canada) 1-604-231-7777, (USA Toll Free) 800-565-5228, or (Europe) +49 (0) 911 240 332-0, or service@cadex.com for further information. ‘VREF OUT OF RANGE, MAY NEED CALIBRATION' 'VREF OUT OF RANGE, SERVICE REQUIRED'... -
Page 18: Section 4: Upgrade The C5100 Firmware
C5100 to the PC’s USB port (cable not included). To update the firmware on the C5100: 1. The contents of the ZIP may need to be extracted from the ZIP file to a new folder. The About Cadex C5100 Firmware Utility window appears. ©... - Page 19 Cadex C5100 Battery Tester User Guide 2. Click OK to continue. The Select a C5100 firmware file window appears. 3. Select the appropriate firmware file and click Open. The Firmware Update window appears. © 2009 Cadex Electronics Inc...
- Page 20 DOWN ARROW the COM port that the C5100 is connected to. Ensure AC power is applied to the C5100 and the USB type A to type B cable (not included) is connected from the C5100 (type B) to one of the PC’s USB ports (type A).
- Page 21 Cadex C5100 Battery Tester User Guide Note: The Confirm window may ask if you want to downgrade the firmware. If so, click OK. 6. Click Browse to select a firmware file. Next, click Update to initiate the firmware flash process. The Confirm window appears.
- Page 22 Cadex C5100 Battery Tester User Guide 10. The Information window appears. Disconnect the USB cable from the C5100 and click OK. If error messages occur, contact Cadex Technical Support at (Canada) 1-604-231-7777, (USA Toll Free) 800-565-5228, or (Europe) +49 (0) 911 240 332-0, or service@cadex.com.
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Page 23: Section 5: Maintenance And Spare Components
Cadex C5100 Battery Tester User Guide Section 5: Maintenance and Spare Components To maintain accuracy in test results and long life, Cadex Electronics Inc. recommends the following steps to maintain the C5100. Clean the Battery Adapter or RigidArm Contacts Clean the battery adapter contacts regularly with a lint free cotton swab and isopropyl alcohol. -
Page 24: Spare Components
USB Type A to Type B Cable 68-931-0008 Cadex offers over 1,000 custom Battery Adapters to accommodate most batteries. These adapters are factory programmed and will configure the C5100 for the correct battery parameters. Please check the battery adapter catalog at: http://www.cadex.com/prod_analyzers/adapters.asp. ©... -
Page 25: Section 6: Specifications
3.6V Li-ion, 500-1500mAh batteries, user- selectable. Charge/discharge: 2A max. Battery Interface: Custom and universal adapters; Cadex SnapLock™ system; read-only application, temperature sensor. Line voltages: 100-240VAC, 50/60Hz 0.6A, internal power supply, IEC320 grounded inlet, country-specific AC power cords available.
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