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AVO MBITE Instruction Manual

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HIGH-VOLTAGE EQUIPMENT
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I n s t r u c t i o n M a n u a l
MBITE
MINIATURE BATTERY IMPEDANCE
TEST EQUIPMENT
Including Instructions for AVO
Data Management Software
Catalog Nos. 246005B, 246005B-47 and
246005B-47-CE
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APARATO DE ALTO VOLTAJE
Ante de operar este producto
lea este manual enteramente.
AVTM246005B
Revision C
October 2000

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  • Page 1 I n s t r u c t i o n M a n u a l MBITE MINIATURE BATTERY IMPEDANCE TEST EQUIPMENT  Including Instructions for AVO Link Data Management Software Catalog Nos. 246005B, 246005B-47 and 246005B-47-CE HIGH-VOLTAGE EQUIPMENT...
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  • Page 30 "Retesting Cells and Straps" on page 4-11. If you do not want to test the 4. The MBITE test screen now displays STRAP, not CELL. strap, pull the trigger on the probe and go directly to "Test the Remaining Cells" below.
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  • Page 87 –47 and –47-CE models, 4-3, 9-3, 9-4, 9-5 Disconnect switch ac impedance keys used, 3-2 measurement range, 1-3 Disconnecting the MBITE, 4-10, 4-12, 5-3 Accessories, 1-4 ENTER key symbol, 3-2 Arrow key symbol, 3-2 Environmental specifications, A-3 Backlight on/off, 8-1...
  • Page 88 Test site information, 3-2 Safety requirements, 2-1 Transferring test results, 4-9, 5-1 Scanning cell information, 4-5 Valve-regulated (sealed) cell Sealed (valve-regulated) cells. See also VRLA temperature effects, 7-3 visual inspection, 4-2 VRLA Shipping address, 9-11 temperature effects, 7-3 I-2 Index MBITE...
  • Page 89 I n s t r u c t i o n s f o r U s i n g     Link Version 1.2 Data Management Software for BITE 2 • • • • EBITE • • • • MBITE...
  • Page 91     Link for BITE 2 • • • • EBITE • • • • MBITE Instructions...
  • Page 92 If the product or its individual instruments are used for purposes other than those specified herein, confirmation of their validity and suitability must be obtained from AVO International. Refer to the warranty information included at the end of this instruction manual. Specifications are subject to change without notice.

  • Page 93: Table Of Contents

    ® CONTENTS INTRODUCTION ........................1 About AVOLINK… ..........................1 System Requirements for PC ......................2 INSTALLATION........................3 USING AVOLINK WITH THE BITE..................11 Connecting the BITE to the PC ....................... 11 Starting AVOLINK........................... 11 The AVOLINK Window......................... 12 Transferring the BITE Test Data ....................13 Prepare the PC For Data Transfer ....................
  • Page 94 ®  Link...

  • Page 95: Introduction

    ® INTRODUCTION About AVOLINK… AVOLINK is AVO International's software program for use with: BITE 2, EBITE and MBITE (battery impedance testers) • Three-Phase TTR (transformer turn ratio test set) • DART Cable Fault Analysis System • NOTE: This manual refers to any one of the above as a remote device and refers to the three battery impedance testers as the BITE.

  • Page 96: System Requirements For Pc

    System Requirements for PC Operating system: Windows NT 3.1 or later; Windows 95 or later Processor: 80386 or higher Monitor resolution: VGA or higher Display properties: 600 x 800 and small fonts RAM: 16 M Communications port: 9600 baud or better Storage A 3½-inch inch floppy disk drive or CD-ROM ...

  • Page 97: Installation

    Insert the the AVOLINK CD in your CD-ROM drive (usually D:), or insert the AVOLINK #1 diskette in your diskette drive (A: or B:). AVO Link Setup should automatically run and take you to the Welcome screen. If so, go to step 5. If not, continue with step 4.
  • Page 98 Double-click Add/Remove Programs. Select Add/Remove Programs In the Add/Remove Programs Properties box, click Install. Click Install Add/Remove Programs Properties Click Next, then Finish to begin installation.  Link...
  • Page 99 INSTALLATION Install Program from Floppy Disk or CD-ROM Run the Installation Program The first screen reminds you to close all open programs if you have not yet closed them. Click Next to continue.  AVOLink...
  • Page 100 Welcome Screen The software license agreement displays. Click Yes to continue. Software License Agreement 10. A disclaimer displays. Click Yes to continue with installation.  Link...
  • Page 101 INSTALLATION Disclaimer 11. The next dialog box asks you to choose the destination location—the directory where the program will reside. We recommend that you accept the default location by clicking Next. (If you must choose a different directory, click on Browse and select the desired location.) Default location Choose Destination Location...
  • Page 102 Select Program Folder 13. The program begins to copy files, as indicated by the progress bars. Copying Files 14. If you are installing with diskettes, you will be prompted to insert the next floppy disk. When all files are copied, a dialog box will state that the setup is complete.
  • Page 103 INSTALLATION Setup Complete 15. Remove the diskette (or CD) from your diskette (or CD-ROM) drive. AVOLINK is now ready to help you manage your test data.  AVOLink...
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  • Page 105: Using Avolink With The Bite

    Transmitter. For the MBITE: Connect a null-modem cable (33533) into the J5 connector on the MBITE connector panel. Insert the other end into the COM port of the Starting AVOLINK Before starting up the AVOLINK program, be sure that the PC and the BITE are securely connected by the null-modem cable.

  • Page 106: The Avolink Window

    AVOLINK automatically sets the communication parameters at 9600 baud, 8 data bits, 1 stop bit and no parity. If you need to change the parameters, use the Setup Serial Port button, as described under "Setup Serial Port" on page 24. The AVOLINK Window When you first access the AVOLINK program, the AVOLINK window displays with four tabs: Login, Send to…, Get From, and Maintenance.

  • Page 107: Transferring The Bite Test Data

    USING AVOLINK WITH THE BITE you with the program. The Help file also provides hypertext links to help you move among topics. About Click on for information regarding the version of AVOLINK that is installed on your computer. Transferring the BITE Test Data When you start the AVOLINK program to transfer BITE test data, the AVOLINK window displays with the Maintenance tab selected.
  • Page 108 Import Data Tab The features on this tab enable you to transfer test data from the BITE to a PC. • specify the location on the PC where the BITE test data files will • be stored. assign a unique filename to the test data to be transferred. •...

  • Page 109: Prepare The Pc For Data Transfer

    Path to store file of test data window. 2. Next, specify the name of the file that will contain the test data. The extension for the file name must be .raw. AVO Link will automatically add the extension.

  • Page 110: Transfer Data

    Name the Test Data File Transfer Data NOTE: Before transferring, you may want to disable your screen saver (if you are using a screen saver). If you have a screen saver running at the same time as the transfer, the screen saver may interrupt the transfer and cause it to abort. 1.
  • Page 111 BITE devices. Sending data from the EBITE and BITE2 receivers • Sending data from the MBITE • Sending data from the EBITE and BITE2 Receivers Since you connected the receiver to the PC before powering up the receiver,...
  • Page 112 EXPORTING <Lllllllllllllllllllll> CANCEL Export Data Screen Refer to the instruction manual for the MBITE for more information about deleting data after transferring. Canceling a Transfer To cancel a transfer, click Cancel on the AVOLINK Import Data tab. The Cancel button toggles to Transfer, and the Communication Status window indicates it is no longer waiting for data.

  • Page 113: Disconnect The Bite From The Pc

    USING AVOLINK WITH THE BITE If the data transfer is aborted, the .raw file will contain all the data that was transferred before the abort occurred. The .txt and .xls files will not be created. Disconnect the BITE from the PC After the transfer is complete, disconnect the null-modem cable from the BITE and from the PC.
  • Page 114 Adding a Data Viewer AutoSearch for Viewer 1. Type the name of the viewing program in the Name of program box. 2. Click on Auto Search for Path. AVOLINK will search for the specified program and display the path to the program in the box. 3.
  • Page 115 USING AVOLINK WITH THE BITE Browse For The Path To The Viewing Program When you are finished transferring and/or viewing BITE data, click Exit on the AVOLINK window to close the program.  AVOLink...
  • Page 116 ®  Link...

  • Page 117: Communications Functions

    ® COMMUNICATIONS FUNCTIONS The remote device and the AVOLINK software must always operate with the same communications parameters. If you find it necessary to change the communications parameters for AVOLINK, you can do so from the Maintenance tab. Click on Maintenance to display the Maintenance tab, and select BITE, TTR or DART from the Select Device drop-down list.

  • Page 118: Setup Serial Port

    Setup Serial Port When necessary, use this feature to adjust the communications parameters. 1. Click on Setup Serial Port. Setup Serial Port 2. From the drop-down lists, pick the desired communications parameters. Select Baud Rate  Link...
  • Page 119 COMMUNICATIONS FUNCTIONS Select Parity Select Stop Bits Select Data Bits  AVOLink...

  • Page 120: Test Communications

    • To save the new settings and initialize the serial port, click Save Settings. • To leave the parameters as they were when you accessed the tab, click Restore Settings. NOTE: Even if you have made changes and have clicked Save Settings, the settings will be restored to those in effect when you first accessed the tab.

  • Page 121: Printer Setup

    COMMUNICATIONS FUNCTIONS Test Communication Enter the command, subcommand, and data that you wish to send to the remote device. If there is no subcommand or no data, just leave those fields blank. Commands and subcommands can be upper or lower case or mixed case.

  • Page 122: Avocom 32

    Printer Setup AVOCOM 32 AVOCOM32 provides the communication to the remote device. AVOLINK takes care of starting and terminating AVOCOM32. If you need to view the communication status, click on Start, Programs, Avolink, avocom32. The resulting window shows all commands and responses to commands going between AVOLINK, AVOCOM32 and the remote device.

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