Table Of Contents - Megger BITE 2 Instruction Manual

INTRODUCTION ........................................................................................................................... 1
About the BITE 2 and BITE 2P... ................................................................................................ 1
How the BITE 2/2P Works........................................................................................................... 2
Applications for the BITE 2/2P .................................................................................................... 3
BITE 2/2P Measurements............................................................................................................. 4
Upon Receipt of the BITE 2/2P.................................................................................................... 4
Safety First................................................................................................................................... 6
How to Use This Manual.............................................................................................................. 7
Typographic Conventions..................................................................................................... 7
SAFETY.......................................................................................................................................... 9
Overview ..................................................................................................................................... 9
Safety Requirements .................................................................................................................... 9
Connection to Power Source....................................................................................................... 11
Fuse Replacement ...................................................................................................................... 11
Cautions and Warnings............................................................................................................... 11
CONTROLS, CONNECTORS, INDICATORS AND MENUS...................................................... 13
Overview ................................................................................................................................... 13
BITE 2 Transmitter..............................................................................................................14
BITE 2P Transmitter ...........................................................................................................16
Receiver ..............................................................................................................................18
Receiver Keys .....................................................................................................................19
Receiver Reset Switch .........................................................................................................24
STANDARD TEST PROCEDURE................................................................................................ 25
Overview ................................................................................................................................... 25
Step One: Prepare for Testing..................................................................................................... 27
Step Two: Powering-on the Receiver.......................................................................................... 28
Step Three: Scanning Test Information with the Wand (Optional) ................................................ 30
If You Do Not Want to Scan Information Using the Wand ..................................................30
If You Want to Scan Information Using the Wand ...............................................................30
Step Four: Setting Baseline, Warning and Fail Values ................................................................ 32
Step Five: Splitting the Strap (if needed) .................................................................................... 33
If You Do Not Want to Split the Strap .................................................................................33
If You Want to Split the Strap..............................................................................................33
Step Six: Connecting the Receiver and the BITE 2 or BITE 2P Transmitter to the Battery.......... 35
Connecting the BITE 2 or BITE 2P Transmitter...................................................................37
Step Seven: Measuring the Cell and the Strap............................................................................. 38
Measuring the Next Section of a Sectioned Battery String ...................................................42
Step Eight: What to Do When the Test Is Complete ................................................................... 43
Reviewing a Test .................................................................................................................43
Retesting Cells and Straps ...................................................................................................44
Printing an Active Test to Review the Data (BITE 2P).........................................................44
Powering Down and Disconnecting the BITE 2/2P..................................................................... 45
AVTM246004 BITE 2/2P Rev 4 July 2011
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