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Status 25A Fuse - use Powerpoles - use Remote Fuse Puller to pigtail adapter to Sense Cable replace connect to battery see Pg 7 Use the 2 right pins for temperature USB Port - connect Accessory Port for the stand- CBA to PC alone temperature probe...
Now anyone can do scientific tests of their batteries for a reasonable price. The CBA V is capable of tests up to a maximum of either 40 ams at lower voltages or 150 watts continuous at higher voltages. When using an optional amplifier, tests can be done at 500 watts.
Safety Precautions The West Mountain Radio CBA is inherently safe but the batteries it tests are not. Anything that stores energy is potentially dangerous! Some types of batteries are safer than others but they are all capable of causing explosions or fires.
Liability Disclaimer West Mountain Radio will not be liable (whether under the law of contract, the law of torts or otherwise) in relation to the contents of, or use of, or otherwise in connection with, the CBA (“product”): • To the extent that the product may cause any bodily or equipment damage;...
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Included is a spare 25 amp fuse packed separately. The CBA V can be used with a 40 amp fuse for larger discharges in accordance with the specifications. Do not use the 40 Amp fuse unless planning to test a battery in excess of 25 amps discharge.
The connector is a 45 amp Anderson Powerpole connector. A pigtail adaptor is included with the CBA to help interfacing to a battery. The West Mountain Radio website has numerous pre-made cables to go from this connector to other connector types.
CBA. If it is not, the drivers may not have installed correctly. 3. Start the West Mountain Radio CBA Standard software. At this point, the Green LED should be solid green, indicating the software is in communication with the CBA V.
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Software Details on using the CBA software can be found in the Help area of the software. A PDF of the entire Help File can be downloaded from the West Mountain Radio website under SUPPORT>DOWNLOADS>CBA The following is a summary of the CBA software tests:...
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• T est battery applications that Multiple experience a Discharge variety of different current loads • S imulate a Constant constant Resistance resistance load on a battery • D ischarge the battery to a certain capacity Timed • i .e. a Lithium Discharge battery that needs to be at 30% charge before shipping West Mountain Radio Operating Manual...
Solutions: • Use the remote sense cable to get an accu- rate reading • Use the extended software to calibrate the cable by accounting for the resistance. • Use a heavier CBA to battery cable West Mountain Radio Operating Manual...
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If you have a problem with a battery or a product you are using with it, contact that manufacturer or supplier. If you need to send your unit in for Repair or Recalibration, please make the request on the West Mountain Radio website by clicking on Support>Return/ Repair (http://www.westmountainradio.com/rma) West Mountain Radio...
+/-2% +/-5% CBA V Pro 0.01A-1.5A +/-3ma +/-7ma 1.5-40A +/-0.5% +/-1% Voltage Accuracy At CBA V connector: +/-1% -Remote sense cable: +/-1% Voltage range for bat- CBA-V & CBA-V-Pro: 1V to 57V tery under test CBA-V-Pro-100: 1V to 100V Sample rate:...
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West Mountain Radio has been advised of such damages. Except as provided herein, West Mountain Radio makes no express warranties and any implied warranties, including fitness for a particular purpose, are limited in duration to the stated duration provided herein.
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