Battery Condition Test BA Series User Manual

Battery Condition Test BA Series User Manual

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  • Page 1 Battery Analyzer User manual Battery Analyzer User manual File: BatteryAnalyzer User manual_EN.odt Creation date 9-20-18 9:22 PM Last edited 10-10-18 10:17 AM Version © Copyright Battery Condition Test Sep-18 www.BatteryConditionTest.com...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    2.2.6 TranzX (BL03, BL07, BL15)................10 2.2.7 BionX (all systems)..................10 2.2.8 Custom & Manual...................10 2.2.9 Charger connection(s)..................11 2.3 Multiple BAxxx's on one PC...................11 3 How to use the Battery Condition Test software............13 3.1 Software installation....................13 3.2 Software overview....................13 3.3 Program start......................14 3.4 Main screen......................14 3.5 View example and measurement results...............14...
  • Page 3 6.1.10 I have unplugged the USB connector of the BAxxx during the update process. Now it does not work..................26 6.2 Useful Tips......................26 6.3 Instruction videos and Help Desk................26 7 General......................... 27 7.1 Product warranty....................27 7.2 Disclaimer......................27 8 Specifications BA610/760/910 series................29 © Copyright Battery Condition Test Sep-18 www.BatteryConditionTest.com...
  • Page 4: Revision Sheet

    Battery Analyzer User manual Revision Sheet Release Date Revision Description Rev. 1.0 Aug 20, 18 Initial document http://www.batteryconditiontest.com Models: BA610, BA760, BA910 © Copyright Battery Condition Test Sep-18 www.BatteryConditionTest.com...
  • Page 5: Introducing The Battery Analyzer

    Storage and printing of measurement reports on the PC and external backup • locations. Report in PDF and cycling tests results in spreadsheet format. • Recover from power failure. • Safe shutdown after USB disconnect. • © Copyright Battery Condition Test Sep-18 www.BatteryConditionTest.com...
  • Page 6: Safety Information

    Vous devez raccorder ce groupe à une sortie mise à la terre (mise à la masse) afin • de respecter les normes européennes de sécurité. 1.2.3 Wichtige Sicherheitsinformationen Die Installation und der Ausbau des Geräts darf nur durch Fachpersonal erfolgen. • © Copyright Battery Condition Test Sep-18 www.BatteryConditionTest.com...
  • Page 7: Declaration Of Origin

    Der Anschlußkabelsatz muß mit den Bestimmungen des Landes übereinstimmen, • in dem er verwendet werden soll. 1.3 Declaration of origin The Battery Condition Test analyzer BAxxx is designed and manufactured in the Netherlands. Company details can be found on the web site www.batteryconditiontest.com. ©...
  • Page 8: Installation

    The discharge and measurement device (BAxxx). • The charger • The BAxxx can also work with only 1 battery/charger connected. Main power USB port of HUB Battery “B” Battery “A” Illustration 2: Connection diagram © Copyright Battery Condition Test Sep-18 www.BatteryConditionTest.com...
  • Page 9: Baxxx, Mains And Pc

    It only requires the specific connectors for the type of battery you want to connect. Alternatively, a cable my be made to suite a specific requirement. IMPORTANT: batteries must NOT be connected to a cable, when not connected to the BAxxx. © Copyright Battery Condition Test Sep-18 www.BatteryConditionTest.com...
  • Page 10: Terminal Converter Set

    If you want to create your own custom cable or connect to a battery not covered by the Terminal Converter Set or a custom cable, you can also make a direct connection from the (2) universal battery cables supplied with the battery analyzer. © Copyright Battery Condition Test Sep-18 www.BatteryConditionTest.com...
  • Page 11: Charger Connection(S)

    2.3 Multiple BAxxx's on one PC The Battery Condition Test program supports upto 32 BAxxx units on 1 PC. This requires a 'tree' of USB Hubs. An example of a tree for 16 units is drawn below.
  • Page 12 Battery Analyzer User manual Power adapters USB port of PC Powered USB hub Note: All hubs must be powered with their own power supply! © Copyright Battery Condition Test Sep-18 www.BatteryConditionTest.com...
  • Page 13: How To Use The Battery Condition Test Software

    Battery Analyzer User manual 3 How to use the Battery Condition Test software 3.1 Software installation The battery condition test software is compatible with Windows Vista, Windows-7, Windows-8 and Windows-10 32-bit and 64-bit versions. The installer program is downloaded from https://www.batteryconditiontest.com and immediately “run”, or stored for...
  • Page 14: Program Start

    Now view the 3 Tab pages: Progress, Graph and Values. When a measurement files is opened for viewing, it is possible to zoom the graphs to check details. Result reports in PDF format only show the entire graph. © Copyright Battery Condition Test Sep-18 www.BatteryConditionTest.com...
  • Page 15: Viewing Of Different Graphs

    3.8), the plot will be partial, since the re-charge is partial. 3.6.4 Showing Current The button activates the display of the Current in the graph(s). 3.6.5 Showing Impedance The button activates the display of the Impedance in the graph(s). © Copyright Battery Condition Test Sep-18 www.BatteryConditionTest.com...
  • Page 16: Quick Start Measurement

    Motor Parameters (Pedelecs are normally 250W) ◦ The Peak power is used to simulate acceleration. 4. If you have a battery with a predefined test profile press “Custom + BMS” and select the battery profile from the list. © Copyright Battery Condition Test Sep-18 www.BatteryConditionTest.com...
  • Page 17 The measurement report is generated and printed automatically (you may change this in the settings). You may locate the measurement reports through: “File” | “Explore ...” | “Reports”. © Copyright Battery Condition Test Sep-18 www.BatteryConditionTest.com...
  • Page 18: The Measurement Results

    Battery is connected, but to test in progress Green Test is completed Red (slow flash) Test in progress (Re-charging, Charging or discharging) Orange (slow flash) Test in progress (but waiting for discharger) Red (fast flash) Self-test error © Copyright Battery Condition Test Sep-18 www.BatteryConditionTest.com...
  • Page 19: Customization

    “Description area”. 4.1 Selecting a different language The Battery Condition Test V3 software is shipped with a different user interface languages. To change the language, go to Options | Preferences. Under “UI Settings”, the language may be selected from the list.
  • Page 20: Logo On Report

    The PDF reports may be customized with a private header and/or background. This is done by creating a JPG background that has the size of the paper (A4). The current files may be used as an example and are located in the Analysis Result Folder “C:\Users\Public\Documents\BatteryAnalyser” © Copyright Battery Condition Test Sep-18 www.BatteryConditionTest.com...
  • Page 21: Backup Synchronization

    Note that the average storage requirement for a single charge-discharge-recharge cycle is about 1 Mbyte. A typical storage requirement for intensive use (2 batteries per day) is 1MB * 2 batteries * 260 days = 520 MByte. © Copyright Battery Condition Test Sep-18 www.BatteryConditionTest.com...
  • Page 22: Battery Testing Explained

    Apart from the voltage drop due to the internal resistance, the voltage is also lower when the charge level is lower. A proper tester, always gives a curve of the voltage without load, and the curve with load. © Copyright Battery Condition Test Sep-18 www.BatteryConditionTest.com...
  • Page 23: Capacity In Ah

    If this is not done properly, the weakest cell will never be fully charged, and its charge-level will decrease every charge cycle. This continues until the use notices that the pack performance has decreased too much. © Copyright Battery Condition Test Sep-18 www.BatteryConditionTest.com...
  • Page 24: Battery Problems

    In practical situations, there are a number of possibilities to damage a Lithium pack of an e- bike: Deep-discharge when the pack is not charge before winter storage. • Freezing temperatures. • In all of these damaging situations, the measured Amp-hours will be much lower. © Copyright Battery Condition Test Sep-18 www.BatteryConditionTest.com...
  • Page 25: Trouble Shooting

    6 Trouble Shooting 6.1 Possible problems 6.1.1 I do not know how to start the Analysis program The program is found under Windows “Start”, “Battery Condition Test”, “Battery analyzer V3”. 6.1.2 The “Device List” does not show. The list can be shown and hidden with the button “Device list” in the top left.
  • Page 26: The Software Tells Me There Is A Newer Version. Do I Need To Update

    Keep your batteries in stock at 50% and provide a test report when you offer & ● deliver the e-bike (battery) to the customer. 6.3 Instruction videos and Help Desk The web site www.batteryconditiontest.com provides instruction videos and a forum with FAQ and support questions. © Copyright Battery Condition Test Sep-18 www.BatteryConditionTest.com...
  • Page 27: General

    Battery Condition Test disclaims any and all liability arising out of the use or application of any product described herein or of any information provided herein to the maximum extent permitted by law.
  • Page 28 Battery Condition Test products not expressly indicated for use in such applications do so entirely at their own risk and agree to fully indemnify Battery Condition Test for any damages arising or resulting from such use or sale. Please contact authorized Battery Condition Test personnel to obtain written terms and conditions regarding products designed for such applications.
  • Page 29: Specifications Ba610/760/910 Series

    IP 20 230 x 225 x 175 mm / Size (w x d x h) (inch) (9 x 8.9 x 6.9) Kg / Weight 4.0 / (8.8) (lbs) ** Depending on peak time. © Copyright Battery Condition Test Sep-18 www.BatteryConditionTest.com...

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