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Vertiv Cellcorder CRT-400 User Manual

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  • Page 1  Cellcorder Battery Analysis System User’s Guide 590-2085-501A/SL-29400/4200–002_Rev6...
  • Page 2 Copyright and Disclaimer Cellcorder Battery Analysis System User’s Guide Document Revision Part Number 590-2085-501A/SL-29400/4200–002_Rev6 4200-002 Revision 6...
  • Page 3 The products covered by this instruction manual are manufactured and/or sold by Vertiv. This document is the property of Vertiv and contains confidential and proprietary information owned by Vertiv. Any copying, use or disclosure of it without the written permission of Vertiv is strictly prohibited.
  • Page 4 Customer Service Customer Service is available Monday to Friday, 8:00AM to 4:30PM Eastern Time. Telephone: (954) 377-7101 Fax: (954) 377-7042 Email: alber-service@vertivco.com 4200-002 Revision 6...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents TABLE OF CONTENTS ................V Table of Figures ..................... ix GENERAL PRODUCT DESCRIPTION ..........1 Safety Information ..................2 1.1.1 If Questions Come Up ..............2 System Requirements ..................2 Helpful Reading ....................3 BAS SOFTWARE INSTALLATION ........... 3 Insert BAS Installation CD Into PC..............
  • Page 6 Create A New ADF ................38 Open|Reopen An ADF For CRT Data ............41 FILE PROPERTIES – EDITING BATTERY DATA IN THE ADF ..42 General Tab ....................43 Details Tab ....................45 6.1.1 Right–Click|Show Threshold Colors ..........46 6.1.2 Right–Click|Set Thresholds ............
  • Page 7 File Name Tab ..................... 105 8.1.1 Buttons|Tabs Explained .............. 107 Description Tab ..................108 Dates Tab – Install Date, Read Date ............108 Parameters Tab (ADF Files Only) .............. 109 User–Defined Window – Search ..............111 MANAGING BATTERY DATA FILES/ADF ........112 Saving Battery Files ...................
  • Page 8 11.1.4 Reports|Data Set|Thresholds Graphs And Tables Tab ....145 11.1.5 User Defined Tab ................ 145 11.1.6 Other Options Tab All Reports ............ 145 Detail Report ....................145 Comparison Report ..................150 Threshold Deviation Report ..............154 Cell Trend Report ..................157 Cell Averages Trend Report ..............

  • Page 9: Table Of Figures

    Table of Figures Figure 1. Insert CD ......................3 Figure 2. Start|Run ......................4 Figure 3. Installing When CD Does Not Auto start ............4 Figure 4. BAS Icon ......................4 Figure 5. Installing the PDF Writer ................... 4 Figure 6. Postscript Interpreter Installation ................ 5 Figure 7.
  • Page 10 Figure 45. Configure COM Port BAS ................21 Figure 46. Configure Appropriate COM Port ..............21 Figure 47. BAS Desktop Icon ..................22 Figure 48. File|Configuration Editor ................22 Figure 49. Configuration Editor..................23 Figure 50. Configuration Editor|File|New| Save|Import|Exit ........... 25 Figure 51.
  • Page 11 Figure 93. Internal Resistance Display Properties|Threshold .......... 49 Figure 94. Internal Resistance Display Properties|Manual Scale ........49 Figure 95. Example 2....................... 49 Figure 96. Set Thresholds|Intercell Res R1 ..............50 Figure 97. Intercell R1 Display Properties|Threshold ............51 Figure 98. Intercell R1 Display Properties|Manual Scale ..........51 Figure 99.
  • Page 12 Figure 139. Pair Device ....................73 Figure 140. Bluetooth Security Code For Cellcorder Device .......... 73 Figure 141. Paired Cellcorder And PC ................73 Figure 142. Bluetooth Connect ..................74 Figure 143. Record The Bluetooth Serial Port COM# ............. 74 Figure 144.
  • Page 13 Figure 187. Step 2. Browse For DOS *.dat File .............. 95 Figure 188. Navigate To DOS *.dat Files ................ 95 Figure 189. Open DOS File ..................... 95 Figure 190. Step 2. DOS *.dat Import ................96 Figure 191. Step 3. Finish DOS File Import ..............96 Figure 192.
  • Page 14 Figure 235. Extract Data Window ................. 115 Figure 236. Scratch File ....................116 Figure 237. Extract Data To Existing ADF ..............116 Figure 238. Warning Window Duplicate Date Options ..........117 Figure 239. Extract Data Set Comments Destination File ..........117 Figure 240.
  • Page 15 Figure 282. View Graph ....................138 Figure 283. Click Cell In Graph ..................139 Figure 284. Parameters|Trend|Cell Averages..............139 Figure 285. Battery Cell Averages Trend Graph ............140 Figure 286. Cell Average Trend Data ................140 Figure 287. Main Menu|Reports|Data Set ..............141 Figure 288.
  • Page 16 Figure 328. Reports|Trend|Cell Averages|Strings/Cells Tab = Multi String In Properties Selected ...................... 160 Figure 329. Reports|Trend|Cell Averages|Graphs And Tables Tab ....... 161 Figure 330. Reports|Trend|Cell Averages|User Defined Tab ......... 161 Figure 331. Reports|Trend|Cell Averages|Other Options Tab ........162 Figure 332. Cell Average Trend Report ................ 162 Figure 333.
  • Page 17 Figure 374. CLC–200 Interface ..................182 Figure 375. Cellcorder CLC–200 Data Capture ............183 4200-002 xvii Revision 6...

  • Page 19: General Product Description

    General Product Description General Product Description The Cellcorder Battery Analysis System BAS creates and manages ADF battery files. The user creates ADFs by;  manually entering data,  capturing Cellcorder/CRT or hydrometer data, or  importing Cellcorder/CRT CDFs, or older CLC–200 DAT files. The BAS can do the following: ...

  • Page 20: Safety Information

    Cellcorder. 1.1.1 If Questions Come Up If the user has questions, contact Vertiv at 954–377-7101 or fax 954– 377-7042; request Battery Analysis System BAS or Cellcorder assistance. System Requirements The following are the minimum system requirements for the Battery Analysis System software.

  • Page 21: Helpful Reading

    BAS Software Installation Helpful Reading It is a good idea to read through the following manuals before using the CRT and BAS Software.  Battery Analysis System User’s Guide, pn 4200–002 i.e. this book  Cellcorder CRT User’s Guide, pn 4200–038, 4200–070 or CLC–200 Instruction Manual, 4200–001.

  • Page 22: Pdf File Program

    BAS Software Installation If the CD does not auto start, select Start|Run from the Windows task bar. Figure 2. Start|Run From the Run window, type d:\setup (or other drive letter that corresponds to where the DVD|CD is), or select Browse to find the DVD|DC drive, then follow the instructions.

  • Page 23: Infrared Ir Communication Driver

    BAS Software Installation When installing the Docudesk PDF writer, a window may indicate that the user needs a Postscript interpreter. When the user selects Next, the Ghostscript program installs. Figure 6. Postscript Interpreter Installation NOTE: To install the PDF writer later, browse the BAS CD to the Docudesk PDF folder and click the deskPDF25Std–...

  • Page 24: Determine Com Port For Ir Communication Driver

    BAS Software Installation 2.1.1 Determine Com Port For IR Communication Driver During IR installation, select a COM port. NOTE: Ports (in use) are not available for IR Communication and the installation wizard will indicate those ports that are in use. Figure 8.

  • Page 25: Start The Battery Analysis Software Bas Program

    Start The Battery Analysis Software BAS Program NOTE: To install the IR driver later, go to My computer and access the program files. In Figure 10. Install IR Driver Later, the Program Files are kept on the C: drive. Go to C:\Program Files\alber\Alber Battery Analysis\IR driver, select Setup.exe, and follow the instructions.

  • Page 26: Understanding The Main Menu Functions

    Start The Battery Analysis Software BAS Program Figure 12. BAS Main Window Explained Main Menu, Toolbar, The main window contains the battery file Comments Status areas. Some toolbar buttons are not active unless a battery file is open. Understanding The Main Menu Functions Figure 13.

  • Page 27: Main Menu File|Item

    Start The Battery Analysis Software BAS Program Figure 15. Analysis Data Set|Detail| Figure 16. Reports Comparison Data Set|Detail| Comparison| Figure 17. Threshholds Device|Cellcorder| Hydrometer| Communications Figure 18. Analysis Figure 19. Reports Figure 20. Help Trend|Cells|Cell Trend|Cells|Cell Averages Averages 3.1.1 Main Menu File|Item NOTE: Some File Menu items described have no toolbar button equivalents.

  • Page 28: Toolbar

    Start The Battery Analysis Software BAS Program Explanation Item Copies selected data sets from the open ADF to Extract another ADF. Copies selected data sets from an ADF into an Merge open ADF. Not as flexible as File|Extract. Accesses the General, Details, Intertier, Properties Comments and User Defined windows.
  • Page 29 Start The Battery Analysis Software BAS Program Save the current file Close the current open accumulated data file ADF View or modify file properties View battery data set graphs View battery cell trend graphs Create a data set detail report Search for data files Import Cellcorder files into an ADF Start the Cellcorder interface...

  • Page 30: Comments

    Start The Battery Analysis Software BAS Program 3.1.3 Comments When an ADF, battery data file is open, the Comments area displays user notes, such as battery maintenance information. Enlarging the main window vertically enlarges the Comments area. Edit the Comments by using File|Properties….

  • Page 31: Figure 25. File|Properties|Comments

    Start The Battery Analysis Software BAS Program Figure 25. File|Properties|Comments Edit as necessary within the space provided and press when completed or if necessary. To hide Comments, select File|Preferences and uncheck the box next to Display File Comments on main window. Figure 27.

  • Page 32: Status

    Start The Battery Analysis Software BAS Program Status Figure 28. Status Bar The Status bar at the bottom of the BAS window displays Name, Location, Model, file modification status, and time: active when a battery file is open. File Modification Status shows Modified when a file has been changed but not saved.

  • Page 33: Make Backup Copy Of Sample Data

    Start The Battery Analysis Software BAS Program Extension Explanation  Excel Compatible CSV File Format The CRT now creates a CSV file when a CDF Cellcorder data file is created. The CSV file is used by Microsoft Excel to display data in spreadsheet format. A battery data file created by the older DOS BAS program.

  • Page 34: Figure 30. File|Preferences

    Start The Battery Analysis Software BAS Program Figure 31. Preferences Figure 30. File|Preferences Displays the battery file comments area in the File Comments main window. Figure 32. File|Preferences|Comments Area 4200-002 Revision 6...

  • Page 35: Figure 33. File New Adf Window

    Start The Battery Analysis Software BAS Program Causes the New ADF box to New File appear when File|New is selected. Figure 33. File New ADF Window Displays the Cell Data window on Bar Graph and Cell Data Trending Popup windows. This window displays cell data when a Figure 34.

  • Page 36: Communication Setting: Default Com Port

    Start The Battery Analysis Software BAS Program Displays the CRT or CLC– Select 200 option when Cellcorder the user starts the Cellcorder interface. Figure 36. Select Cellcorder Window Communication Setting: Default COM Port Before connecting any device, such as a Cellcorder or Hydrometer/data logger, to the pc for data transfer, and ®...

  • Page 37: Quick-Check Com Ports Pc/Bas

    Start The Battery Analysis Software BAS Program The COM port remains selected until it is manually changed or the user selects another port using the Cellcorder or hydrometer setup windows. Figure 39. Choose Another Communications Port Press on the toolbar to Configure Communication Options. Quick-Check COM Ports PC/BAS If not already on, power on the PC.

  • Page 38: Figure 42. System Properties|Hardware|Device Manager

    Start The Battery Analysis Software BAS Program Select Device Manager. Figure 42. System Properties|Hardware|Device Manager Scroll down to Ports (COM & LPT). In the example to the right, the Bluetooth COM Port is set to COM6 and the Virtual IR COM Port is set to COM4.

  • Page 39: The Important Configuration File Editor

    The IMPORTANT Configuration File Editor Start the BAS program, double– click the BAS icon on the desktop. Figure 44. BAS Desktop Icon Figure 45. Configure COM Port BAS Click on the COM port icon and use the ▼down arrow to choose the appropriate COM port for the desired device.

  • Page 40: Multiple Sites - Important

    The IMPORTANT Configuration File Editor Start the BAS program, double– click the BAS icon on the desktop. Figure 47. BAS Desktop Icon Select File|Configuration Editor from the Main Menu. Figure 48. File|Configuration Editor Multiple Sites - IMPORTANT If more than one Cellcorder is used to read data at multiple sites, and one computer is capturing all the data, the CCF file must originate and be maintained using the Configuration Editor.

  • Page 41: General Tab - Configuration Editor

    The IMPORTANT Configuration File Editor General Tab – Configuration Editor The Configuration File Editor opens the CCF file or, if none exists, indicates Site 0 of 0 on the General tab. To create a CCF file if none exists, start completing the text boxes provided with the required information;...
  • Page 42 The IMPORTANT Configuration File Editor The following table is provided for entry explanation: Indicates what site is being displayed, as Site No. determined by the location, battery and string names selected. Location Name Type the location name of the battery installation. Assign a unique name to the battery.

  • Page 43: Figure 50. Configuration Editor|File|New| Save|Import|Exit

    The IMPORTANT Configuration File Editor NOTE: Date and Time Format are automatically determined from the user's pc setup. File|New has been discussed in the previous pages. File|Save saves the CCF. Use File|Import on the Configuration Editor to add sites from another CCF file. If an existing battery/string name exists, an Error message window Figure 50.

  • Page 44: Model Number/Browse/Battery List Editor Window

    The IMPORTANT Configuration File Editor 4.1.1 Model Number/Browse/Battery List Editor Window Figure 53. Configuration Editor From the General Tab within the Configuration File Editor, the user may click to select from a variety of previously defined battery types within the file Battlist.blf. The Battery List Editor allows the user to transfer preset parameters to the Threshold and Type tabs as well as entering the Battery's Model Number.

  • Page 45: Figure 54. Battery List Editor

    The IMPORTANT Configuration File Editor NOTE: Data from the Battery List Editor is saved into the BLF file. To save and transfer the parameters to the Threshold and Type windows, click then The user must still complete the General tab. Click to remove a selected battery manufacturer and model setup from the Battery List Editor window.

  • Page 46: Figure 56. Helpful Battlist.blf

    The IMPORTANT Configuration File Editor Locate the 'newest' Battlist.blf file provided with the BAS setup CD/or edited by the user. Highlight the file and press Figure 56. Helpful Battlist.blf NOTE: It is important to track all changes made in the Battlist.blf in case the file becomes corrupt.

  • Page 47: Figure 58. Blf On The Website

    The IMPORTANT Configuration File Editor Figure 58. BLF On The Website 4200-002 Revision 6...

  • Page 48: Figure 59. File Download Blf

    The IMPORTANT Configuration File Editor Figure 59. File Download BLF Figure 60. C:\Program Files\alber\Alber Battery Analysis Select and navigate to C:\Program Files\alber\Alber Battery Analysis or where the user may have program files stored to save the Battlist.blf for importing into BAS later. 4200-002 Revision 6...

  • Page 49: Figure 61. Imported Battlist.blf

    The IMPORTANT Configuration File Editor The battlist.blf usually populates the Battery List Editor so the user can choose the Manufacturer, Model Number, Cell Voltage Range and enter all other necessary information for this battery. When the BLF is downloaded from the web, it may be necessary to import the BLF file as in the...

  • Page 50: Figure 63. Battery List Editor New Battery

    The IMPORTANT Configuration File Editor Type in Manufacturer, Model Number, Voltages, resistances, temperature, specific gravity, cell voltage range, amp hours, and intercell type. In the Base Line box, type the typical resistance of a known good cell for the type of battery.

  • Page 51: Threshold Tab - Configuration Editor

    The IMPORTANT Configuration File Editor Threshold Tab – Configuration Editor Data in the Threshold tab configures the Cellcorder unit. Use the Threshold tab to set low and high limits for voltage, resistance, temperature, and Select the Temperature Unit in C for Celsius or F for Fahrenheit.

  • Page 52: Figure 65. File|Properties

    The IMPORTANT Configuration File Editor To convert temperatures in the program, use Temperature Scale/Temp. Scale on the File Properties window|General tab. Press once Celsius or Fahrenheit appears as the selection or if necessary Figure 65. File|Properties Figure 66. File|Properties|General Tab|Temp. Scale 4200-002 Revision 6...

  • Page 53: Type Tab - Configuration Editor

    The IMPORTANT Configuration File Editor Type Tab – Configuration Editor Use the Type tab to set the Amp Hour Rating and Intercell Type. Figure 67. Configuration Editor Type Tab 4.1.2 Amp Hour Rating Select the battery size, smaller or larger than 1000 Ah. This sets the length of time the Cellcorder applies a load during a load test.

  • Page 54: Dual Testing

    The IMPORTANT Configuration File Editor 4.1.4 Dual Testing If the user is testing batteries with (4), four terminals and the batteries are connected in series. 4.1.5 Triple Testing If the user is testing batteries with (6) six terminals and the batteries are connected in series or if (3) three positive terminals are connected together and the (3) negatives are connected together.

  • Page 55: Figure 68. Saving The Ccf

    The IMPORTANT Configuration File Editor NOTE: The computed mode of testing can be used on the last cell of a series. Refer to Application Note CC–002 and the Cellcorder CRT User’s Guide to determine the intercell number and resistance lead connections. After entering all information into the General, Threshold and tabs of the Configuration Editor, click Save...

  • Page 56: The Basics Of The Adf: Accumulated Data File

    The Basics Of The ADF: Accumulated Data File CAUTION: REMEMBER, clicking Delete removes all configuration settings for the displayed location, battery and string. All associated set up data will be permanently lost. The Basics Of The ADF: Accumulated Data File An ADF: ...

  • Page 57: Figure 70. File|Preferences

    The Basics Of The ADF: Accumulated Data File Figure 71. New File Dialog Under File|Preferences Figure 70. File|Preferences To create an ADF, click File|New to display the New ADF window. Figure 72. File|New Select a method to create the ADF by clicking into the radial button.

  • Page 58: Figure 74. General Battery Information Window

    The Basics Of The ADF: Accumulated Data File For all but *CDF, clicking displays the General Battery Information window. Figure 74. General Battery Information Figure 75. Open Window NOTE: If opening an existing CRT file *.CDF, setup information is extracted from the first file encountered during import. NOTE: Details can always be edited and updated under...

  • Page 59: Open|Reopen An Adf For Crt Data

    The Basics Of The ADF: Accumulated Data File Figure 77. File|Properties|General Open|Reopen An ADF For CRT Data If not creating a new ADF and an ADF is not currently open, do these steps: Click File|Open. Figure 78. File Open ADF Select the file from the Open an...

  • Page 60: File Properties - Editing Battery Data In The Adf

    File Properties – Editing Battery Data In The ADF To Reopen select File|Reopen and open a file from the dropdown list. Figure 80. File Reopen Existing ADF File Properties – Editing Battery Data In The ADF This chapter describes the five File Properties windows, which the user may use to edit battery data: ...

  • Page 61: General Tab

    File Properties – Editing Battery Data In The ADF Now click File|Properties. NOTE: The user must click File|Save to save changes made in these windows. Figure 82. File|Properties General Tab Use the General tab to edit details such as battery name, model, location, and install date.
  • Page 62 File Properties – Editing Battery Data In The ADF NOTE: The user cannot have identical battery names under the same location name or identical string names under the same battery name. Select the number of strings that are associated Number of Strings with the battery.

  • Page 63: Details Tab

    File Properties – Editing Battery Data In The ADF Check this box to include more than one string in viewing window analysis or to include in printed reports. Show Multi- NOTE: Strings Do not select for strings of 30 cells or more because graphs will appear overly compressed.

  • Page 64: Right-Click|Show Threshold Colors

    File Properties – Editing Battery Data In The ADF Right–click over the list view or press <Shift> <F10> to access this menu to Show Threshold Colors, Set Thresholds, Graph, New, Edit, Modify Read Date, Delete and/or Figure 85. Right Click On Details List Cancel.

  • Page 65: Right-Click|Set Thresholds

    File Properties – Editing Battery Data In The ADF 6.1.2 Right–Click|Set Thresholds Figure 87. Set Thresholds To set threshold levels and colors, click Set Thresholds on the right-click menu. To Set Thresholds for Voltage, right-click, highlight Set Thresholds and then highlight Voltage.

  • Page 66: Figure 91. Example Show Threshold Colors Voltage

    File Properties – Editing Battery Data In The ADF NOTE: High and low threshold levels cannot be set to zero. The user may change the default colors on the Details tab at any time. Figure 91. Example Show Threshold Colors Voltage To Set Thresholds for Internal Resistance , right-click, highlight Set Thresholds and then highlight...

  • Page 67: Figure 93. Internal Resistance Display Properties|Threshold

    File Properties – Editing Battery Data In The ADF Figure 93. Internal Resistance Figure 94. Internal Resistance Display Properties|Threshold Display Properties|Manual Scale Figure 95. Example 2 4200-002 Revision 6...

  • Page 68: Figure 96. Set Thresholds|Intercell Res R1

    File Properties – Editing Battery Data In The ADF Details values take on colors as shown in Figure 95. Example 2. NOTE: Normally, set the High Threshold level 25% to 30% above the baseline value. After setting levels and colors, click Resistance readings above the Baseline indicate cells that are showing signs of deterioration.

  • Page 69: Choosing A Data Set

    File Properties – Editing Battery Data In The ADF Figure 97. Intercell R1 Display Figure 98. Intercell R1 Display Properties|Threshold Properties|Manual Scale NOTE: For an interesting effect, set Normal color to white. Normal values appear hidden, and only values that violate thresholds are visible.

  • Page 70: Changing The Read Date

    File Properties – Editing Battery Data In The ADF 6.1.4 Changing the Read Date Modify read date of this data set or Right–click|Modify Read Date. To change the read date of an existing Data Set, select a Data Set from the Read Date box, then right–click the list view and choose Modify Read Date.

  • Page 71: Figure 102. Right-Click Edit

    File Properties – Editing Battery Data In The ADF To use the Cell Data Grid Editor to change Details tab data, double– click a cell/jar# within the list or right–click the list view and choose Edit. The editor indexes to the row clicked.

  • Page 72: Configuring Detail Threshold Colors

    File Properties – Editing Battery Data In The ADF 6.1.6 Configuring Detail Threshold Colors The Details tab can display cell data in color. The threshold levels that determine the colors are the same as those for graphs, but Details list color choices are independent of graph colors.

  • Page 73: Figure 105. File Properties|Intertier Tab

    File Properties – Editing Battery Data In The ADF Figure 105. File Properties|Intertier Tab On the Intertier tab, Available Cells lists cells not designated as intertier cells. When first displayed, the list contains all the cells for the battery, since none are yet marked. Current Configuration lists cells marked as intertier cells.

  • Page 74: Figure 106. Configuration Wizard|Intertier Tab|File Properties Window

    File Properties – Editing Battery Data In The ADF Use the Configuration Wizard to create an intertier configuration automatically NOTE: First if necessary, click to clear Current Configuration. On the Wizard, fill in the First intertier follows cell number and the Set an intertier after every # cells boxes. The Wizard Example area shows the start of the sequence.

  • Page 75: Comments Tab

    File Properties – Editing Battery Data In The ADF Comments Tab The Comments tab has a text editor for typing comments, such as the date and type of readings taken or when connectors were cleaned. NOTE: To copy or paste comments, highlight the text, right click the Comments area to open the edit menu, click Copy.

  • Page 76: Read Date

    File Properties – Editing Battery Data In The ADF 6.1.7 Read Date The Create a new comment for a read date by clicking , select from the Read Date drop–down list, then click as necessary. allows the user to associate comments with a Read Date. In the Properties|Comments tab, type the comments to be associated with the Read Date.

  • Page 77: Create A New Comment For A Read Date

    File Properties – Editing Battery Data In The ADF In the Input Template Name window, type a unique template name in the box provided and then click as necessary. Figure 111. Input Template Name 6.1.9 Create A New Comment For A Read Date To use a template, from the Comments tab, click the Create New Comment for Read Date button .

  • Page 78: 6.1.10 Delete A Template Name

    File Properties – Editing Battery Data In The ADF 6.1.10 Delete A Template Name To remove a Comments Template Name, press and the Select a New Read Date window opens, select the template name from the drop– down list, then click NOTE: A warning window will ask the user to confirm deletion.

  • Page 79: User-Defined Tab - Properties

    File Properties – Editing Battery Data In The ADF User–Defined Tab – Properties Use the User–Defined tab to list reference notes. The notes, which can be included in reports, might identify pilot cells or equipment such as chargers. Figure 113. File Properties|User-Defined Tab 6.1.12 Create A New User-Defined Field To add a field, click the Create a New Field button .

  • Page 80: 6.1.14 Create New Fields For A Read Date

    File Properties – Editing Battery Data In The ADF 6.1.14 Create New Fields For A Read Date The Select a New Read Date window allows the user to associate fields with a Read date. Click the Create New Fields for Read Date button , select from the Read Date drop–...

  • Page 81: Specific Methods Of Creating Adfs

    Specific Methods Of Creating ADFs Specific Methods Of Creating ADFs Figure 115. New ADF The window above shows different ways the user may create new ADFs. IMPORTANT NOTE: Either create a new *.ADF or Open/Reopen an existing *.ADF. NOTE: It is highly recommended to set up configurations/sites prior to using the CRT/BAS for the first time for future ease of use.

  • Page 82: Figure 116. Bas Desktop Icon

    Specific Methods Of Creating ADFs To start the BAS program, double– click the BAS icon on the desktop. Most BAS program functions can start using Main Menu selections or Figure 116. BAS Desktop Toolbar buttons. Icon IMPORTANT NOTE: Either create a new *.ADF or Open/Reopen an existing *.ADF, refer on page 21 or wait until the Battery Data Capture window appears to create a new file or open an existing file.

  • Page 83: Figure 120. General Battery Information

    Specific Methods Of Creating ADFs In the General Battery Information window, type: Location Name, Battery Name, Number of Strings, String Name, Battery Model, Install Date, and Number of Cells measured in the string. After filling in the information, press Figure 120. General Battery Information if necessary.

  • Page 84: Figure 122. Select Cellcorder

    Specific Methods Of Creating ADFs General Battery Information Window In the Select Cellcorder window, choose CRT. Press necessary. Figure 122. Select Cellcorder NOTE: If the Remember my selection… box is checked, this window will not continue to appear. Figure 123. Do Not Display Cellcorder Screen NOTE: If the Select Cellcorder preference is not selected under preferences, this window will not appear.

  • Page 85: Figure 124. File Open Adf

    Specific Methods Of Creating ADFs The Instructions for CRT window opens. Make sure the CRT is powered ON. Press the button then press the button to send. Press to choose the Figure 124. File Open ADF IR method of transfer. Align the CRT and the Computer IR ports as the CRT screen indicates.

  • Page 86: Figure 127. Battery Data Capture Create New/Open By Name

    Specific Methods Of Creating ADFs NOTE: If a new or reopened ADF is not already open, this window appears. Choose to create a new, untitled file or: Choose a specific file by Figure 127. Battery Data Capture name. Create New/Open By Name Press if necessary.

  • Page 87: Download A New Data Set From Crt *(.Cdf) Via Bluetooth

    Specific Methods Of Creating ADFs NOTE: Communication Status: Downloading data. AND: Communication Status: Data transfer completed. Press once completed. Figure 130. Data Transfer Completed. Download A New Data Set From CRT *(.CDF) Via Bluetooth NOTE: If both the Cellcorder and hydrometer data logger have data for the same parameters, it is important which data the user captures first, because data captured last overwrites data captured first.

  • Page 88: Bluetooth Pair/Connect Pc/Crt

    Specific Methods Of Creating ADFs 7.1.1 Bluetooth Pair/Connect PC/CRT Power on the laptop/pc. Figure 131. Laptop Start the BAS program, double– click the BAS icon on the desktop. Minimize the program. Figure 132. BAS Desktop Icon Locate the My Bluetooth Places on the pc's desktop or taskbar and double-click on the icon so that the My Bluetooth Places...

  • Page 89: Figure 134. My Bluetooth Places\Entire Bluetooth Neighborhood Window Initial Pairing Bluetooth/Pc

    Specific Methods Of Creating ADFs Figure 134. My Bluetooth Places\Entire Bluetooth Neighborhood Window Initial Pairing Bluetooth/PC NOTE: Some devices may appear depending upon the user's location and available Bluetooth devices within range. Power the CRT on. Press the button then press , and again to choose Bluetooth...

  • Page 90: Figure 136. Initializing Please Wait (Crt)

    Specific Methods Of Creating ADFs Wait until the CRT initializes. Figure 136. Initializing Please Wait (CRT) Then wait for the, Ready for data transfer LCD screen on the CRT. Figure 137. Wait for data transfer need better graphic NOTE: Once the CRT has been paired with the PC for the first time, the PC will normally recognize that the CRT was paired with the PC previously and the PC/CRT will pair automatically in the future when the CRT/PC are within...

  • Page 91: Figure 139. Pair Device

    Specific Methods Of Creating ADFs When the Cellcorder appears in the list, right click on the name/icon and choose to Pair Device from the drop down menu. Figure 139. Pair Device Type '0000' into the Bluetooth security code box and select , or , or , if necessary.

  • Page 92: Figure 142. Bluetooth Connect

    Specific Methods Of Creating ADFs Now, right click on the device once again and select Connect Com0. A new window COM0 will display with the Bluetooth serial port chosen. Figure 142. Bluetooth Connect NOTE: It is important to record the Bluetooth serial port, COM#. Figure 143.

  • Page 93: Begin Battery Data Capture Via Bluetooth

    Specific Methods Of Creating ADFs When the Communications Settings window opens, use the down arrow to synchronize the serial COM# port with the recorded Bluetooth serial port Figure 145. Serial Port COM# COM#. Once the COM port has been recorded, Power On the CRT, then press the CRT to cancel, Figure 146.

  • Page 94: Figure 149. Battery Data Capture

    Specific Methods Of Creating ADFs NOTE: If the user wishes to have the software remember the selection, then click into the space provided to check the box to Remember. Choose to create a new file or open a specific file by name when the Battery Data Capture window appears.

  • Page 95: Figure 150. Warning Regarding Blank Fields

    Specific Methods Of Creating ADFs Figure 150. Warning Regarding Blank Fields If the user chose to edit the information later, a warning window will appear. Select to continue the download. The Instructions window for the CRT opens. Follow the instructions within this window.

  • Page 96: Figure 153. Initializing Please Wait Crt

    Specific Methods Of Creating ADFs Wait until the CRT initializes. Figure 153. Initializing Please Wait Then wait for the, Ready for data transfer LCD screen on the CRT. Figure 154. Wait For Data Transfer Press in the BAS. NOTE: Check the Include Configuration box to transfer...

  • Page 97: Figure 156. Crt Interface Capture

    Specific Methods Of Creating ADFs The CRT Interface window opens. Choose to Include Configuration or not to Include Configuration by checking in the box provided. Press to continue. Figure 156. CRT Interface Capture Confirm and/or edit as necessary all information within the Cellcorder Battery Data Capture window.

  • Page 98: Figure 158. Warning

    Specific Methods Of Creating ADFs Cellcorder records data from the same battery. For example, on a 256–cell battery, one Cellcorder tests cells 1 to 128 and stores the data in Cellcorder locations 1 to 128. The other Cellcorder tests cells 129 to 256 and stores in 1 to 128 as well.

  • Page 99: Capture Hydrometer Data

    Specific Methods Of Creating ADFs NOTE: If capture fails, verify the correct COM port and Number of Cells is selected and, if using Windows 2000 or XP, the IR port driver is installed.  After , close the CRT Interface window. ...

  • Page 100: Open|Reopen An Adf For Hydrometer Data

    Specific Methods Of Creating ADFs In the New ADF window, click Download a new Data Set from a Hydrometer Data Logger. Press once the option is chosen or if necessary. Figure 162. New ADF Window From Hydrometer Data Logger 7.1.3 Open|Reopen An ADF For Hydrometer Data If not creating a new ADF and an ADF is not currently open, do these steps:...

  • Page 101: Figure 165. File Reopen Existing Adf

    Specific Methods Of Creating ADFs To Reopen select File|Reopen and open a file from the Figure 165. File Reopen Existing ADF dropdown list. In the General Battery Information window, type: Location Name, Battery Name, Number of Strings, String Name, Battery Model, Install Date, and Number of Cells measured in the string.

  • Page 102: Figure 168. Ir Bottom Of Data Logger

    Specific Methods Of Creating ADFs NOTE: Up to eight strings can be stored on the data logger and only one may be downloaded at a time. Line up the IR port of the data logger with the IR port on the PC. Figure 168.

  • Page 103: Hydrometer Data Logger Interface

    Specific Methods Of Creating ADFs Once complete, click OK on the Information window. Figure 170. Successful IR Download NOTE: If the user wishes to have the software remember the selection, click into the space provided to check the box. Hydrometer Data Logger Interface This section describes data transfer via the hydrometer data logger to a computer via IR or RS–232 cable;...

  • Page 104: Transfer Data Via Rs-232 Port|Cable

    Specific Methods Of Creating ADFs 7.1.4 Transfer Data Via RS–232 Port|Cable If using RS–232, insert the RS–232 cable into the data logger and then insert the opposite end of the cable into the RS–232 port on the To power on the data logger press the /ON button.

  • Page 105: Figure 174. Hydrometer Interface

    Specific Methods Of Creating ADFs The Hydrometer Interface window appears. Set ...Starting at Cell Number nn to the cell number the hydrometer should start downloading data to, typically 1. Thus, hydrometer Cell 1 data is recorded in the file under Cell 1, and so on. Figure 174.

  • Page 106: Capture Data Via Ir

    Specific Methods Of Creating ADFs NOTE: Communications status indicates when it is Downloading… the data. Figure 175. Hydrometer Data Logger Interface 7.1.5 Capture Data Via IR On the hydrometer module|data logger, press /ON button. NOTE: This process may be easier to do if the data logger is disconnected from the hydrometer.

  • Page 107: Figure 177. Instructions For Hydrometer

    Specific Methods Of Creating ADFs Read the Instructions for Hydrometer in the window on the computer. Figure 177. Instructions for Hydrometer NOTE: Read the instructions carefully before selecting Continue right away. Choose to create or open a file by name. Figure 178.

  • Page 108: Figure 179. Hydrometer Interface

    Specific Methods Of Creating ADFs Figure 179. Hydrometer Interface Align the data logger and computer IR ports, press Set ...Starting at Cell Number nn to the cell number the hydrometer should start downloading data to, typically one. Thus, hydrometer Cell 1 data is recorded in the file under Cell 1, and so on.

  • Page 109: Import From Dos-Dat File

    Specific Methods Of Creating ADFs The progress bar moves and the Interface box shows Receiving data for cell number. When done, the message The hydrometer has successfully downloaded n cells appears. IMPORTANT NOTE: If using IR, all hydrometer data logger LEDs must flash about once per second when Capture is clicked.

  • Page 110: Figure 180. Create New Adf

    Specific Methods Of Creating ADFs To create an ADF for CRT data, do the following. Create a new data file by pressing Figure 180. Create New ADF on the Main Menu, click File|New. Figure 181. File New In the New ADF window, click into the radial button adjacent to Import from DOS...

  • Page 111: Figure 183. General Battery Information

    Specific Methods Of Creating ADFs In the General Battery Information box, type Location Name, Battery Name, Number of Strings, String Name, Battery Model, Install Date, and the Number of Cells measured in the string. Press if necessary. Figure 183. General Battery Information NOTE: If the user has not chosen the CRT previously and checked off the Remember my selection, the following window may...

  • Page 112: Figure 185. File Import Wizard

    Specific Methods Of Creating ADFs The File Import Wizard window appears. Press if necessary. Figure 185. File Import Wizard The File Import Wizard button may be used as well. Select only DAT files related to the ADF being appended. The File Import Wizard Step 1.

  • Page 113: Figure 187. Step 2. Browse For Dos *.Dat File

    Specific Methods Of Creating ADFs Step 2. explains to the user to Figure 187. Step 2. Browse For DOS *.dat File Navigate to the desired location; in this case a dos_dat folder on the local hard drive. Figure 188. Navigate To DOS *.dat Files Highlight the file and click and/or...

  • Page 114: Figure 190. Step 2. Dos *.Dat Import

    Specific Methods Of Creating ADFs The file will populate the comments section of the window. Now, select Figure 190. Step 2. DOS *.dat Import Figure 191. Step 3. Finish DOS File Import Now, select NOTE: If you have an older version of the software, other instructions may appear in Step 3.

  • Page 115: Open Crt Data (*.Cdf) File On Usb Device

    Specific Methods Of Creating ADFs Open CRT Data (*.CDF) File On USB Device Once all readings have been taken with the CRT and saved on the USB flash hard drive, remove the USB flash hard drive from the CRT. Figure 193. USB Flash Hard Drive Inserted Into CRT NOTE: Make sure the LED next to USB is not lit as it indicates...

  • Page 116: Figure 195. Bas Desktop Icon

    Specific Methods Of Creating ADFs Double–click the BAS icon on the desktop to open the software. Figure 195. BAS Desktop Icon Click File|Open|CDF. Figure 196. File|Open|CDF In the Open a CDF file window, use the Look in: dropdown menu to locate the Removable Disk that symbolizes...

  • Page 117: Figure 199. Open A Cdf From The Usb Device

    Specific Methods Of Creating ADFs NOTE: Depending upon the computer's settings, navigating to the file may be different. Scroll down to the desired file, highlight it and click Figure 199. Open A CDF From The USB Device Figure 200. Configuration Information To Be Imported Verify and check the Configuration Information to be Imported.

  • Page 118: Create An Adf Manually

    Specific Methods Of Creating ADFs If an ADF is not presently open, or has been closed, then this Confirmation window will open. Choose to Import to an existing file, Figure 201. Confirmation Import CDF| Create a new file Create New|Import To Existing or Cancel.

  • Page 119: Figure 205. New Adf|Manual Data Set

    Specific Methods Of Creating ADFs In the New ADF window, click into the radial button, Enter a new Data Set manually. Press if necessary. Figure 205. New ADF|Manual Data Set In the General Battery Information window, type Location Name, Battery Name, Number of Strings, String Name, Battery Model,...

  • Page 120: Figure 208. File Properties Details

    Specific Methods Of Creating ADFs The File Properties window pops up with the Details tab available. To edit a value, double–click the cell number in the data table. Figure 208. File Properties Details The Cell Data Grid Editor opens for easy editing. Figure 209.

  • Page 121: Figure 211. File Properties Details Cell|Right Click Functionality

    Specific Methods Of Creating ADFs NOTE continued: Or values may be edited by right clicking the cell within the File Properties Details Tab and selecting Edit. Figure 211. File Properties Details Cell|Right Click Functionality To save the new file, click Or File|Save, assign a file name, and save in the ADF subdirectory (recommended).

  • Page 122: Figure 214. New Data Set Read Date Window

    Specific Methods Of Creating ADFs Figure 214. New Data Set Read Date Window NOTE: To delete a data set, click the Delete this Data Set button. Figure 215. File Properties|Delete Data Set A warning will ask if the user wishes to delete the open Data Set. Figure 216.

  • Page 123: File Search Tool: Search For Files

    File Search Tool: Search For Files File Search Tool: Search For Files The File Search Tool provides reports on battery locations. To start the File Search Tool, click File|Search or press on the toolbar. The File Search Tool window displays with the File Name tab open.

  • Page 124: Figure 219. File Search Tool

    File Search Tool: Search For Files Search criteria depends upon the type of file that the user is seeking: DAT, ADF , CDF. Use the drop down list to choose the type of file to be found. The asterisk (*) finds all files with the specified Figure 219.

  • Page 125: Buttons|Tabs Explained

    File Search Tool: Search For Files NOTE: Parameter s and User Defined tabs|windo ws appear only for ADFs. Figure 222. ADF Parameters & User Defined Tabs 8.1.1 Buttons|Tabs Explained The following items appear on all File Search Tool windows. Click into a check box to display the desired item(s) to be included in the results search list.

  • Page 126: Description Tab

    File Search Tool: Search For Files New Search – Clears the list of search results found previously. Clear All – Clears the list of search results and clears search parameters on other File Search Tool windows. Clear List – Clears all names typed into the Named box.

  • Page 127: Parameters Tab (Adf Files Only)

    File Search Tool: Search For Files Figure 224. File Search|Dates Tab|Install|Read Parameters Tab (ADF Files Only) The Parameters Tab limits search results to files that meet defined voltage, resistance, SG or temperature levels. The Parameter Search can find one value or compare two values. WARNING: Parameter searches may be time consuming.

  • Page 128: Figure 226. Parameter Search Criteria

    File Search Tool: Search For Files The Parameter Search Criteria window appears. Figure 226. Parameter Search Criteria Search for files containing – Select a battery parameter from the drop– down list: Voltage, Internal Resistance, Intercell Resistance (1 to 4), Temperature, Specific Gravity, Overall Voltage or Average Resistance. Comparisons use a comparative operator NOT EQUAL TO, EQUAL TO, LESS THAN, LESS THAN OR EQUAL TO, GREATER THAN, and GREATER THAN OR EQUAL TO.

  • Page 129: User-Defined Window - Search

    File Search Tool: Search For Files If applicable, select a second comparative operator from the drop–down list. After all criteria are set, click OK. The search criteria appear on the Parameters window. Clicking Clear Parameters removes the search criteria from the Parameters window but not from the Parameter Search Criteria box.

  • Page 130: Managing Battery Data Files/Adf

    Managing Battery Data Files/ADF Click Include All Files or Include Selected Files for the report. The user may also include comments or fields in the report. To create and view a report on window, click the Create Report button. Figure 228. File Search Report Setup Managing Battery Data Files/ADF It is important to use a consistent...

  • Page 131: Saving Battery Files

    Managing Battery Data Files/ADF Saving Battery Files Figure 230. Save The Current File Save the current file by pressing on the toolbar or go to Main Menu and select either File|Save or Save As… Figure 231. File Save/Save As Figure 232. Status = Modified ADF Whenever a battery file is changed, the main window Status area displays Modified;...

  • Page 132: Figure 233. Directory Structure

    Managing Battery Data Files/ADF Figure 233. Directory Structure At installation, the BAS program creates the directory structure shown above, except for the user–created location folders Site 1, 2 and 3. Battery files are saved under each location folder, thus providing an easy way to locate a file.

  • Page 133: Extracting Data Sets

    Managing Battery Data Files/ADF Extracting Data Sets The Extract function copies selected Data Sets from an open ADF or source file to another file considered the destination file that may or may not exist prior to starting the process; if it does not exist, it will be created.

  • Page 134: Figure 236. Scratch File

    Managing Battery Data Files/ADF NOTE: To select all Data Sets, click toggles between when selected. Next, choose a destination file. Either type the path and file name in the box provided or click and select a file. Finally, click Depending on the destination file, one of three things happen: If the destination is a NEW file, the selected Data Sets are written and saved to it.

  • Page 135: Figure 238. Warning Window Duplicate Date Options

    Managing Battery Data Files/ADF If the destination is not a scratch file, Data Sets are copied from the source to destination file until a duplicate read date is Figure 238. Warning Window Duplicate Date encountered. Options At this point, a Warning window appears. Choose one of the following buttons to obtain the desired results.

  • Page 136: Merging Data Sets

    Managing Battery Data Files/ADF Merging Data Sets Merge is the opposite of Extract, but less flexible. Merge copies Data Sets from a file other than the open source file into the open destination file, but does not allow individual selection of Data Sets. Open the merge destination file, then click File|Merge.

  • Page 137: Figure 241. File To Merge Data From

    Managing Battery Data Files/ADF Select a source file from the window that appears after clicking Merge or Save. Click to start the merge. During Merge, Data Sets are copied from the source to Figure 241. File To Merge Data From destination file.

  • Page 138: 10 Data Analysis - Viewing Data And Graphs

    Data Analysis – Viewing Data And Graphs 10 Data Analysis – Viewing Data And Graphs The following sections describe how to view and customize the graph for window display, printing, and exporting data for report generation. To view battery data set graphs, click on the toolbar or go to Main Figure 243.

  • Page 139: Display Cell Data Within A Bar Graph

    Data Analysis – Viewing Data And Graphs Figure 246. Data Set Detail Graph Display Cell Data Within A Bar Graph To display data for a cell click on a bar within the graph. The Cell Data window appears if enabled under File|Preferences.

  • Page 140: Graph Menus Explained

    Data Analysis – Viewing Data And Graphs The bold value indicates the area of the bar graph clicked. For example, if the Voltage bar was clicked, the Voltage value is bold as in the previous figure. For example, if the Intercell Resistance 1 bar was clicked, the Intercell Resistance 1 value is Figure 248.

  • Page 141: 10.1.1 Graph Or Table

    Data Analysis – Viewing Data And Graphs 10.1.1 Graph or Table Chooses whether the Graph window displays a graph, a data table or both. For bar graphs only, not trend graphs. 10.1.2 Point Labels Selects how the numbers appear along the bottom of the bar graph. Numbers can display vertically, horizontally or slanted.

  • Page 142: Print The Graph

    Data Analysis – Viewing Data And Graphs NOTE: Click Undo Zoom on the Graph menu to return to original size. Print The Graph 10.1.8 Print Prints the current display. 10.1.9 Export Activates the export tool described in Exporting Data. 10.1.10 Exit Closes the graph window.

  • Page 143: Comparison

    Data Analysis – Viewing Data And Graphs Or choose Analysis|Trend and Cells or Cell Averages from the Main Menu. Figure 252. Main Menu|Analysis|Trend 10.1.12 Comparison Accesses a Comparison graph that compares data between two Data Sets in the same battery file. Figure 253.

  • Page 144: Thresholds

    Data Analysis – Viewing Data And Graphs 10.1.14 Thresholds Thresholds becomes active only when a bar is selected on the Details graph and a window opens to Display Properties; to edit and to enable threshold levels and colors for various parameters. Figure 256.

  • Page 145: 10.1.14.1 Setting Threshold Levels/Color Indicators

    Data Analysis – Viewing Data And Graphs 10.1.14.1 Setting Threshold Levels/Color Indicators To set threshold levels and colors for parameters, click a bar on the graph, then click to open the Display Properties window. Type new threshold level values in the boxes.

  • Page 146: 10.1.14.2 Setting Parameters|Thresholds|Scale

    Data Analysis – Viewing Data And Graphs 10.1.14.2 Setting Parameters|Thresholds|Scale Use the Scale window to change the y–axis/vertical range displayed on a graph. Click Parameters|Thresholds| to display the Properties window and then select the Scale tab. Click into the box next to Enable Manual Scale.

  • Page 147: Subsets

    Data Analysis – Viewing Data And Graphs 10.1.15 Subsets Displays the Data Subsets window that provides a pick list for parameters to appear on the same graph. Figure 261. Voltage Only Subset Figure 262. Graph With Voltage Only Subset Chosen 4200-002 Revision 6...

  • Page 148: Figure 263. All Subsets Chosen

    Data Analysis – Viewing Data And Graphs Check into the box provided to show data within the graph. Figure 263. All Subsets Chosen Figure 264. Graph With All Subsets Chosen 4200-002 Revision 6...

  • Page 149: Comparison Graph Display

    Data Analysis – Viewing Data And Graphs Comparison Graph Display The Comparison graph compares the same parameter in two sets of readings. As an example, to perform a voltage comparison, open a file with at least two Data Sets. ; the View Battery Data Set Graphs button. Click Figure 265.

  • Page 150: Figure 268. Graph|Set As Reference

    Data Analysis – Viewing Data And Graphs Now click Graph|Set as Reference. Figure 268. Graph|Set As Reference The Reference Data Set Graph remains open. Select a Data Set to compare to the Reference Data Set in the Read Date drop-down menu. Figure 269.

  • Page 151: Figure 270. Comparison Graph Example

    Data Analysis – Viewing Data And Graphs Figure 270. Comparison Graph Example Figure 271. Comparison Data Figure 272. Reference Data Set Set Graph Example 3/14/2003 Example 10/04/1996 At any time, the user may select a new Data Set as a reference. From the Read Date list, select a date, and then choose Graph|Set as Reference.

  • Page 152: Trending A Parameter Over Time

    Data Analysis – Viewing Data And Graphs Trending a Parameter Over Time Trending a specific cell parameter can help identify a potential problem. For example, a rising internal resistance can be readily identified when compared to previous readings. As an example, trend internal resistance for a Figure 273.

  • Page 153: Figure 275. Click Cell In Graph

    Data Analysis – Viewing Data And Graphs Click a cell in the graph. Figure 275. Click Cell In Graph NOTE: Refer to cell where red line is above grey bar. Then click Parameters|Trend|Cells. Figure 276. Parameters|Trend|Cells 4200-002 Revision 6...

  • Page 154: Figure 277. Select Parameters

    Data Analysis – Viewing Data And Graphs Click the Select Which Parameters Appear in Graph button. Figure 277. Select Parameters In the Data Subsets window, select Internal Resistance only, then click Figure 278. Data Subset Internal Resistance Only A Battery Analysis window appears to explain that previously chosen subsets are being cleared.

  • Page 155: Figure 280. Cell 52 From The Sample File Demo-60 Cell Hydro Plant Battery

    Data Analysis – Viewing Data And Graphs A Battery Cell Trend Graph displays the cell values over time. Click a data point or date to display details in the Cell Data box. If the box does not appear, enable it under File|Preferences. The following is a graph of Cell 52 from the sample file Demo–60 Cell Hydro Plant Battery.

  • Page 156: Trending A Parameter Average Over Time

    Data Analysis – Viewing Data And Graphs Trending a Parameter Average Over Time Trending a parameter average helps identify inconsistencies in a battery system, and trending internal resistance averages helps determine when the battery is approaching end of life. To perform an average trend on a resistance Figure 281.

  • Page 157: Figure 283. Click Cell In Graph

    Data Analysis – Viewing Data And Graphs Click a cell in the graph. Figure 283. Click Cell In Graph NOTE: Refer to cell where red line is above grey bar. Then click Parameters| Trend|Cell Averages. Figure 284. Parameters|Trend|Cell Averages Click the Select Which Parameters Appear in Graph button.

  • Page 158: Figure 285. Battery Cell Averages Trend Graph

    Data Analysis – Viewing Data And Graphs In the Data Subsets box, select Internal Resistance only, then click Figure 285. Battery Cell Averages Trend Graph A Battery Cell Averages Trend Graph displays internal resistance over time. Click a data point or date to display details in the Cell Data box. This detail box shows the averages of all parameters on a given date.

  • Page 159: 11 Generating Reports: Five Report Types

    Generating Reports: Five Report Types 11 Generating Reports: Five Report Types The BAS program can create five types of reports:  Detail Report,  Comparison Report,  Threshold Deviation Report,  Cells Trend Report, and  Cell Averages Trend Report. Figure 287.

  • Page 160: Figure 290. Buttons At Top Of Reports

    Generating Reports: Five Report Types When a report displays, buttons at the top allow the user to change page view size, view other report pages, print the report, and save as a ZRF file. Figure 290. Buttons At Top Of Reports The user can: ...

  • Page 161: Each Report Type Has Five Setup Tabs

    Generating Reports: Five Report Types Figure 291. Save Report As Text  Save the text portion of the report as a text file by clicking the Save to Report File button and then selecting TXT in the Save as type box. Each Report Type Has Five Setup Tabs To create a report, open an ADF or CDF to be converted into an ADF, then select the desired report type and then select all the appropriate tabs...

  • Page 162: 11.1.1 Data Sets Tab

    Generating Reports: Five Report Types NOTE: The Report Setup tabs have options that the user can edit depending upon the type of report being generated. Complete the five Report Setup tabs, then click the Create Report button that is located at the bottom of the Reports Setup window.

  • Page 163: 11.1.4 Reports|Data Set|Thresholds Graphs And Tables Tab

    Generating Reports: Five Report Types 11.1.4 Reports|Data Set|Thresholds Graphs And Tables Tab With this report type, the Values instead of percentages check box appears. Not selecting this box creates a report that shows deviations as percentage threshold change instead of absolute values. 11.1.5 User Defined Tab This tab allows the user to display previously defined fields on reports.

  • Page 164: Figure 295. Data Sets Tab

    Generating Reports: Five Report Types The Data Set Detail Report creates a tabular list and graphs of selected Data Sets. The Setup window opens to the first tab, Data Sets. Check into boxes provided to include desired dates in the report. can be used to select all dates easily.

  • Page 165: Figure 297. Graphs And Tables Tab

    Generating Reports: Five Report Types Next, the user can choose which information needs to appear in the Detail Report by using the mouse to click into the boxes provided. Figure 297. Graphs And Tables Tab NOTE: The user’s preferred threshold colors may also be displayed in the report by checking into the box provided.

  • Page 166: Figure 299. File| Properties|User Defined Tab/Field Name/Contents

    Generating Reports: Five Report Types Figure 299. File| Properties|User Defined Tab/Field Name/Contents Report titles, orientation, footer, etc. can be edited in the Other Options tab. NOTE: An optional logo may be placed on the top of the report. Figure 300. Other Options Tab 4200-002 Revision 6...

  • Page 167: Figure 301. Data Set Detail Report Examples

    Generating Reports: Five Report Types Figure 301. Data Set Detail Report Examples 4200-002 Revision 6...

  • Page 168: Comparison Report

    Generating Reports: Five Report Types Figure 302. Data Set Graph On Detail Report Comparison Report This report type selects a reference data set date that is compared to the other data sets selected. NOTE: The user cannot compare the same data set date to itself. All data sets except the reference can be in one report.

  • Page 169: Figure 303. Reports|Data Set|Comparison

    Generating Reports: Five Report Types To start the Data Set Comparison Report Setup, click Reports|Data Figure 303. Reports|Data Set|Comparison. Set|Comparison Choose a reference data set and comparison data set(s) to be included in the comparison report. Figure 304. Select Reference Data Set And Comparison Data Sets If there is one string only, the user may skip this tab.

  • Page 170: Figure 306. Comparison Report Setup Graphs And Tables Tab

    Generating Reports: Five Report Types Choose the graphs and tables tab and make selections. Figure 306. Comparison Report Setup Graphs And Tables Tab If User Defined Fields need to be displayed on the Comparison Report, click into the boxes provided for the desired information.

  • Page 171: Figure 309. Data Set Comparison Report/Graph Examples

    Generating Reports: Five Report Types Lastly, click to generate the Comparison Report. Figure 309. Data Set Comparison Report/Graph Examples 4200-002 Revision 6...

  • Page 172: Threshold Deviation Report

    Generating Reports: Five Report Types Threshold Deviation Report The Data Set Threshold Report creates a deviation list that shows threshold violations of selected Data Sets. To start the Threshold Report Setup, click Reports|Data Set|Thresholds. Figure 310. Other Options Tab Comparison Report Setup Window Choose Data Sets by clicking into the boxes provided.

  • Page 173: Figure 313. Threshold Report Graphs And Tables Tab

    Generating Reports: Five Report Types Select Graphs and Tables tab and choose parameters to be included in the report. Figure 313. Threshold Report Graphs And Tables Tab If desired, the user may select previously defined user fields to be included in the report.

  • Page 174: Figure 316. Threshold Report With Graphs Example

    Generating Reports: Five Report Types Figure 316. Threshold Report With Graphs Example 4200-002 Revision 6...

  • Page 175: Cell Trend Report

    Generating Reports: Five Report Types Cell Trend Report The Cell Trend Report creates a list and graph of selected Data Sets with respect to time. To start the Cell Trend Report Setup, click Figure 317. Reports|Trend|Cells Reports|Trend|Cells. Select the dates to be included in the Cell Trend Report.

  • Page 176: Figure 320. Reports|Trend|Cells |String/Cells Tab = Multi String Selected In Properties157 Figure 321. Reports|Trend|Cells |Graphs And Tables Tab

    Generating Reports: Five Report Types Select the parameters to be included under Graphs and Tables. Figure 321. Reports|Trend|Cells |Graphs And Tables Tab If User Defined general information needs to be included in the report, click into the check boxes provided. NOTE: If the user selects these report types,...

  • Page 177: Cell Averages Trend Report

    Generating Reports: Five Report Types The following figure shows resistance parameter Cell 52 as a graph. Figure 324. Battery Cell Trend Graph Cell Averages Trend Report The Cell Average Trend Report creates a tabular list of selected Data Sets averages with respect to time.

  • Page 178: Figure 326. Reports|Trend|Cell Averages|Data Sets Tab

    Generating Reports: Five Report Types Choose the data sets to be included in the Cell Averages Trend Report. Figure 326. Reports|Trend|Cell Averages|Data Sets Tab Choose the string or strings to be included in the Cell Averages Trend Report. Figure 327. Reports|Trend|Cell Figure 328.

  • Page 179: Figure 329. Reports|Trend|Cell Averages|Graphs And Tables Tab

    Generating Reports: Five Report Types Choose to include Intercell, Temperature and other parameters as well as to include tables or graphs. Figure 329. Reports|Trend|Cell Averages|Graphs And Tables Tab If User Defined general information needs to be included in the report, click into the check boxes provided.

  • Page 180: Figure 331. Reports|Trend|Cell Averages|Other Options Tab

    Generating Reports: Five Report Types Choose comments or a new title and change the report orientation in the Others Tab. Click create the Cell Figure 331. Reports|Trend|Cell Averages|Other Trend Report. Options Tab The following figures show parameters tabulated from the first to last Data Set with respect to time, and resistance parameter averages as a graph.

  • Page 181: Print To Pdf

    Generating Reports: Five Report Types Figure 333. Cell Average Trend Graph Figure 334. User Defined Data And Other Options Information Can Be Found At The End Of The Report Print to PDF A trial version of a PDF file generating program is available at installation.

  • Page 182: Archive Reader

    Generating Reports: Five Report Types The Print to PDF button appears on report windows if the PDF program is installed. The user may save the report as a PDF file by clicking the Print to PDF button. Archive Reader The Archive Reader displays and prints reports saved as ZRF files. Figure 335.

  • Page 183: 12 Exporting Graph Data: Options

    Exporting Graph Data: Options NOTE: The Archive Reader opens CRT ZRF report files. To open CLC–200 QRP report files, use the CLC–compatible Report Viewer. The user may load a previously saved report any time the Archive Reader is open. For example, the user might create a new report, review and save it using the Archive Reader, and then immediately load in a different saved report.

  • Page 184: Microsoft Excel

    Exporting Graph Data: Options Microsoft Excel Click to export as an Excel file, select the Excel version, then click Type a file name and click Data on the File|Properties|Details tab is saved in XLS format. DOS DB File The DOS DB File exports data in a format used by the DOS–based BAS program.

  • Page 185: Exported Data's Destination

    Exporting Graph Data: Options Exported Data’s Destination The Export Destination area has three selections, clipboard, file, and printer. 12.1.1 Clipboard Sends to the clipboard, so the file can be copied into another program. and use the destination program’s After selecting, click Paste|Place function to place the image.

  • Page 186: Figure 343. Graph Export Text/Data Only

    Exporting Graph Data: Options Figure 343. Graph Export Text/Data Only If Text|Data Only is selected in the Export area, after the user clicks , the following window appears: Figure 344. Export Text|Data Options 4200-002 Revision 6...

  • Page 187: 12.1.6.1 Select Subsets And Points

    Exporting Graph Data: Options 12.1.6.1 Select Subsets And Points Select Subsets and Points has two selections; All Data and Selected Data. Exports data from all the parameters in the Subsets to Export Data and Points to Export boxes. Exports data selected in the Subsets to Export and Points to Export boxes.

  • Page 188: Figure 348. Tab Format

    Exporting Graph Data: Options Voltage 1 2.183 Voltage 2 2.123 Voltage 3 2.191 Voltage 4 2.200 Voltage 5 2.136 Figure 348. Tab Format Voltage,1,2.183 Voltage,2,2.123 Voltage,3,2.191 Voltage,4,2.200 Voltage,5,2.136 Figure 349. Column Format Table exports the data in grid fashion in Subset by Point or Point by Subset style.

  • Page 189: 13 Crt Data Backup

    CRT Data Backup 13 CRT Data Backup  Backing up battery data from the CRT to the computer via USB device/Smart Media memory card copies cell voltage and resistance data;the CDF, and location names, dates, and thresholds. To back up, first save the data from the CRT to the USB/memory card.

  • Page 190: 14 Upgrading Crt Firmware

    Upgrading CRT Firmware 14 Upgrading CRT Firmware Download the upgrade UPG file from the website: www.alber.com/softwareupdates.htm. Figure 352. www.alber.com/softwareupdates.htm Or, copy the file from a CD to Program Files\Alber\Alber Battery Analysis. To start in upgrade mode, press the green POWER button at the same time.

  • Page 191: Upgrade Via Usb Device/Crt-400S

    Upgrading CRT Firmware The CRT displays this message; Figure 353. System Is Ready NOTE: Using the USB/memory card to upgrade is much faster than If using Windows 2000, refer to the Memory Card Note in the previous section. WARNING: Do not continue until the user has the UPG upgrade file ready. Clearing the current firmware makes the Cellcorder unusable until new firmware is loaded.

  • Page 192: Upgrade Using The Ir Port

    Upgrading CRT Firmware The CRT LCD lets you know that it is being prepared for the Memory Upgrade. Figure 356. Preparing Memory For Memory File transfer in progress appears and the frame number counts down. Figure 357. File Transfer in Process When Upgrade successful.

  • Page 193: Figure 359. Www.alber.com/Softwareupdates.htm

    Upgrading CRT Firmware Figure 359. www.alber.com/softwareupdates.htm Or, copy the file from a CD to Program Files\Alber\Alber Battery Analysis. To start in upgrade mode, press the green POWER button at the same time. The CRT displays this message; Figure 360. System Is Ready 4200-002 Revision 6...

  • Page 194: Figure 361. System Is Ready

    Upgrading CRT Firmware At the message System is ready to clear Flash memory for new program, press Figure 361. System Is Ready CONTINUE/ At System ready to receive upgrade file. Select file transfer method, press Figure 362. Sytem Ready INFRARED/F For Upgrade The CRT LCD lets you...

  • Page 195: Figure 365. Communications Settings Com Port Bas Software

    Upgrading CRT Firmware Start the BAS program on the laptop/pc. Check or choose the COM port that enables the IR interface. Select from the BAS software toolbar. To change the port click on the ▼down arrow to select a highlight and select a port, then click Figure 365.

  • Page 196: Figure 367. Bas/Instructions

    Upgrading CRT Firmware On the BAS Instructions for CRT screen, click Continue. Figure 367. BAS/Instructions Align the computer and CRT–400 IR ports. Figure 368. Align IR Ports On the BAS CRT Interface window, click Load Update under Firmware Update. Figure 369. BAS/CRT Interface Window 4200-002 Revision 6...

  • Page 197: Figure 370. Open *.Upg File

    Upgrading CRT Firmware Select the .UPG file, then click Open. Figure 370. Open *.UPG File File transfer in progress begins to count down on the CRT. Figure 371. File Transfer in Process NOTE: The Frame: #### counts down at this time. When Upgrade successful.

  • Page 198: Upgrade Via Memory Card/Crt-300S

    CLC-200 Click Figure 373. BAS/CRT Interface Window Upgrade Via Memory Card/CRT-300s Complete this section to upgrade CRT firmware using the memory card.  Download the upgrade UPG file from the website or a CD to Program Files\Alber\Alber Battery Analysis.  Using Windows Explorer, copy the file to the memory card. ...

  • Page 199: 15.1.1 A New Adf For Clc-200 Data

    CLC-200 same parameters, it is important which data the user capture first, because the data captured last overwrites data captured first. For example, if the user captures SG and temperature data from the Cellcorder and then the hydrometer, the hydrometer data will overwrite the Cellcorder data.
  • Page 200 CLC-200 appears. Figure 374. CLC–200 Interface  Verify Communication Status on the Interface box indicates Connected. If necessary, change the COM port to enable the Cellcorder. To change the port, click Change, select a COM port, and then click OK. Communication Status indicates connection status.
  • Page 201 CLC-200 Figure 375. Cellcorder CLC–200 Data Capture  In the Battery Number box, select which battery data to download from the Cellcorder. If the Memory Mode is 7 x 256, the selection is from one to seven. If 28 x 64, the selection is from one to 28.

  • Page 202: Clc-200 Calibration Backup

    CLC-200 NOTE: If capture fails, verify the correct COM port and Number of Cells is selected.  After capture, close the Cellcorder Interface box.  To save the captured data in the ADF, click File|Save. CLC–200 Calibration Backup This chapter describes how to back up CLC–200 calibration data and restore calibration to the unit.

  • Page 203: 15.1.4 Restore Via Serial Cable

    CLC-200  On the Cellcorder Calibration Data box, type the Cellcorder serial number. This writes the serial number to the file for extra security.  In the Display Format area, click Decimal.  To save the data, click OK.  After successful data transfer, a message appears. 15.1.4 Restore Via Serial Cable Complete this section to restore CLC–200 calibration from a file.
  • Page 204 CLC-200  Connect the Cellcorder to the serial port selected in the Communications Settings box and power on the Cellcorder.  If upgrading a previously upgraded Cellcorder (that is, not running original factory firmware), reset the Cellcorder to original firmware before continuing the upgrade process. To determine firmware level: At power up, a Cellcorder running original firmware displays Boot at the bottom of the display, then Initializing and the Main Menu.

  • Page 205: 16 Index

    Index 16 Index accumulated data file ....see ADF buttons ..........107 add button (wizard) ......55 CAL file ..........14 ADF ............ 1 calibration ........188 defined ......... 14 calibration backup demo file ........15 via serial cable ......188 for CLC–200 ......
  • Page 206 Index comments pop up menu ......... 51 file properties window ....58 report graph ........ 154 properties window ......57 details comparative operators ..... 111 threshold colors ......46 comparison Device Manager on parameters menu ....127 PC ..........20 report ..........
  • Page 207 Index menu ..........9 input template name box ..... 58, 62 meta ..........169 install date ......43, 44, 65, 101 open ADF ........10 (config editor) ......24 open CDF ........10 search ......... 109 open/reopen ADF ......41 install software ........3 PRG ..........
  • Page 208 Index most recent read date box ....44 search window ......109 multiple sites ....... 22, 33 unique ........... 38 new search button ......108 user defined tab ......62 NOTE ... 1, 3, 5, 6, 9, 12, 15, 18, 21, 22, reference data set ......
  • Page 209 Index Smart Media ....See memory card colors ..........54 caution ........175 colors window ...... 50, 129 software ..........3 config file editor ......35 CD ..........3 editor ........128, 129 starting at cell number ..87, 90, 187 levels ..........
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