Gossen MetraWatt METRACELL BT PRO Operating Instructions Manual
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- Page 1 Operating Instructions METRACELL BT PRO Portable Battery Tester 3-447-058-03 2/12.20...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
METRACELL BT PRO Gossen Metrawatt GmbH Table of Contents Safety Precautions..............1 Performing Measurements ..........30 10.1 General Information............30 Important Information ............2 10.2 Multimeter Measurements..........32 Intended Use / 10.3 Float Measurement ............33 Use for Intended Purpose ..........2 10.4 Discharge Measurement ..........35 Use for Other than Intended Purpose....... -
Page 3: Safety Precautions
METRACELL BT PRO Gossen Metrawatt GmbH Safety Precautions • Never touch the conductive ends of the alligator clips, the test probes or the Kelvin probes. Observe this documentation, in particular all included safety infor- • Ensure that the alligator clips, test probes and Kelvin probes mation, in order to protect yourself and others from injury, and to make good contact. -
Page 4: Important Information
Attention! The METRACELL BT PRO is a multifunctional instrument for test- Warning ing batteries and battery blocks (referred to below as “devices under test” or “DUTs”). It can be used to determine the current sta- Important information which must be tus of a DUT and pinpoint concealed defects. -
Page 5: Getting Started
Values recorded by and stored at the DMA 35 portable density meter from Anton Paar GmbH can be transferred to the battery tester. A description of how to use the density meter with the METRACELL BT PRO is included in these operating instructions (... -
Page 6: Relevant Standards
METRACELL BT PRO Gossen Metrawatt GmbH Symbols on the instrument and the included accessories: Function Warning concerning a point of danger Rubber holster (removable) (attention, observe documentation!) Infrared interface Double insulation (protection category II) Charging socket (charging cable connection) Measurement input S−... -
Page 7: Measurement Inputs
METRACELL BT PRO Gossen Metrawatt GmbH Measurement Inputs Function Keys / Navigation All measurement inputs are referenced to ground and reference Function potential, P–/COM input. The measurement inputs are not electri- “Function” key cally isolated from each other. –... -
Page 8: Technical Data
METRACELL BT PRO Gossen Metrawatt GmbH 5.10 Technical Data Power Supply Rechargeable NiMH batteries, 4 ea. 1.2 V type AA (recommended: Ansmann maxE 2500 mAh) Measurement input S+: 1.6 M Input Impedance Measurement input S-: > 10 M Operating temperature: +5 ... +40 °C Storage temperature: -20 ... -
Page 9: Operation
METRACELL BT PRO Gossen Metrawatt GmbH Operation The battery tester must be switched off. All measurement cables and accessories must be removed Power Supply (rechargeable batteries) from the battery tester. Battery Operation 1. Remove the holster from the battery tester: Press against the The battery tester is operated with rechargeable NiMH batteries. -
Page 10: System Settings
METRACELL BT PRO Gossen Metrawatt GmbH System Settings Note You can enter basic settings to the battery tester. Although the battery tester can be paired with several ® devices via Bluetooth , simultaneous operation with sev- Setting Date and Time ®... -
Page 11: Testing The Rfid Reader
METRACELL BT PRO Gossen Metrawatt GmbH ® Terminating the Bluetooth Connection ® All paired devices are disconnected when the Bluetooth connec- tion is terminated. It’s not possible to disconnect individual devices. 1. Switch the battery tester on 2. Press the OK key. -
Page 12: Menu And Functions
METRACELL BT PRO Gossen Metrawatt GmbH Menu and Functions Overview Main Menu Level Submenu Level Submenu Level Submenu Level Submenu Level Start Display Keys Display A Keys Display Keys Display Keys Display Keys 2.45 V DC (S-) Start measure- End mea-... - Page 13 METRACELL BT PRO Gossen Metrawatt GmbH (continued) Main Menu Level Submenu Level Submenu Level Submenu Level Submenu Level Start Display Keys Display A Keys Display Keys Display Keys Display Keys DATE: XX.XX.X TIME: TIME&DATE XX:XX:XX Menu is dis- played in se- lected lan- SEL.
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Page 14: Display Menu
METRACELL BT PRO Gossen Metrawatt GmbH Display Menu General Key The initial display appears after switching the battery tester on ( 7). The main menu is then displayed after pressing any key. -> MEASUREMENT Display menu/function, DATA the arrow indicates the selected function. - Page 15 METRACELL BT PRO Gossen Metrawatt GmbH Temperature Note Select the MEASUREMENT TEMPERATURE function sequence The required parameters for the device under test must be via the main menu and press the OK key in order to open the menu.
- Page 16 METRACELL BT PRO Gossen Metrawatt GmbH Start / Battery Parameters Menu for Interval U Measurement Function/ Description Select the MEASUREMENT INTERVAL U function sequence via Setting the main menu and press the OK key in order to open the menu.
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Page 17: Data Menu
METRACELL BT PRO Gossen Metrawatt GmbH Data Menu Table 23: Measured RESISTANCE Values Select DATA MENU in the main menu and then press the OK key in Designation Description order to open the menu. BLOCK Measurement over one block... -
Page 18: The Settings Menu
METRACELL BT PRO Gossen Metrawatt GmbH Menu for the Display of Measured Value Evaluations MEASUREMENTS Select the SETTINGS MEASUREMENTS function sequence from In addition to individual measurements, measured value evalua- tions can also be displayed. Select a measurement in the SHOW the main menu and press the OK key in order to open the MEASURE- DATA menu using the ▼... -
Page 19: Info Menu
METRACELL BT PRO Gossen Metrawatt GmbH INFO Menu Select INFO in the main menu and then press the OK key in order to open the menu. Table 35: Information in the INFO Menu Function Description VERSION: The battery tester’s current firmware version... -
Page 20: Bt Pro Manager" Pc Software
METRACELL BT PRO Gossen Metrawatt GmbH “BT PRO Manager” PC Software 5. Compare the software versions. – If the versions differ: continue. “BT PRO Manager” PC software is an important tool when using – If the versions are identical: no action is required. -
Page 21: Managing User Accounts
METRACELL BT PRO Gossen Metrawatt GmbH Using the Local Database Managing User Accounts During program installation, an empty local database is created BT PRO is equipped with a user administration feature. None of which is included in BT PRO Manager by default. Alternatively, you the important functions can be used until after logging in. -
Page 22: Basic Setting: Specifying The Temperature Unit Of Measure
METRACELL BT PRO Gossen Metrawatt GmbH 10. Exit BT PRO. Basic Setting: Specifying the Temperature Unit of Measure 11. Start BT PRO Manager. The Login dialog appears. Temperature values can be displayed in degrees Celsius (°C) or 12. Enter the previously specified login name to the user name field. - Page 23 METRACELL BT PRO Gossen Metrawatt GmbH Figure 6: Database Structure – Entries ( ) and Storable Information (-----) Entering Block Technologies 4. Click the block technology you want to edit. Defines a block technology which is assigned to a block type.
- Page 24 METRACELL BT PRO Gossen Metrawatt GmbH Entering Manufacturers Note Defines a manufacturer which is assigned to a block type. Some block-specific values are used for batteries as well 1. Start BT PRO Manager. ( 23) and linked to other values.
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Page 25: Transferring The Battery Database To The Battery Tester
METRACELL BT PRO Gossen Metrawatt GmbH Editing Locations 3. Select Battery from the list. Previously entered locations appear in the display selection. A location has been entered. 4. Click the battery you want to edit. 1. Start BT PRO Manager. -
Page 26: Assigning Rfid Tags To Batteries (Duts)
METRACELL BT PRO Gossen Metrawatt GmbH ® You’ve created a battery database which includes all devices 15. Click the Connect button in the Add a device dialog in Windows under test “Creating and Managing the Battery Database”... -
Page 27: Viewing Measurement Series And Creating Measurement Evaluations (Reports)
METRACELL BT PRO Gossen Metrawatt GmbH The measurement data from the CSV file are imported. 9. Press the OK key. BT PAIRING: WAITING FOR PC is displayed. Information appears at the detail display area (e.g. number of ® imported measurement series). You can save this information 10. - Page 28 METRACELL BT PRO Gossen Metrawatt GmbH Commenting Measurement Series 4. Copy your graphic into the folder. The Replace or Skip File dialog appears. You can add a comment to each measurement series in order to 5. Click the Replace file in destination button.
- Page 29 METRACELL BT PRO Gossen Metrawatt GmbH 3. Select the desired type of measurement from the list. Optional – print the report: Depending on the selected list entry, the following appears in 22. Click the button. the display selection: The Preview dialog appears.
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Page 30: Preparing Measurements
METRACELL BT PRO Gossen Metrawatt GmbH Preparing Measurements Connecting Measuring Accessories Depending on the measurement, various measuring accessories General Information (procedure) are connected to the battery tester. Which accessories are used for which measurement is specified for each respective measure- Certain preparations must be completed before performing mea- ... - Page 31 METRACELL BT PRO Gossen Metrawatt GmbH The multimeter test probes can be used for measurements Kelvin Probes (Z227D) for 4-Wire Measurement Electrical resistance is a dipole which can generally be measured using two poles. A measuring current of predetermined magnitude is directed through the device under test to this end and the resul- tant voltage drop is measured.
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Page 32: Performing Measurements
METRACELL BT PRO Gossen Metrawatt GmbH Performing Measurements 10.1 General Information Starting Measurements Various measurements can be performed with the battery tester: The following sections describe how specific measurements are Measurement Description performed. Follow the specified steps and make sure that the measuring points are properly contacted. - Page 33 METRACELL BT PRO Gossen Metrawatt GmbH 5. Press the OK key. The menu for viewing the measurements is displayed “Mea- sured Values” 6. Select the measurement you want to reactivate using the ▼ ▲ keys. 7. Press and hold the FUNCTION key until you hear a brief acoustic signal.
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Page 34: Multimeter Measurements
METRACELL BT PRO Gossen Metrawatt GmbH 10.2 Multimeter Measurements Simple DC and AC voltage measurements can be performed with the MULTIMETER measuring function. Description of the Measurement Display quence Connect the multimeter test probe measurement cables to the connector sockets with the ... -
Page 35: Float Measurement
METRACELL BT PRO Gossen Metrawatt GmbH 10.3 Float Measurement The FLOAT MEASUREMENT is a test procedure by means of which the voltage values of all blocks of a battery are measured. The measure- ment is performed regularly at certain intervals, e.g. as a quarterly inspection of a UPS system. - Page 36 METRACELL BT PRO Gossen Metrawatt GmbH Wait for the acoustic signal which is generated when no voltage is applied to the multimeter Example: test probes. BLOCK 12.2500V Contact the battery poles: Using suitable pressure, press the multimeter test probes against 0004/4 the poles.
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Page 37: Discharge Measurement
METRACELL BT PRO Gossen Metrawatt GmbH 10.4 Discharge Measurement With the help of the DISCHARGE measuring function, the voltages of the blocks of a battery can be measured several times at short inter- vals while discharging (capacity test of the blocks). - Page 38 METRACELL BT PRO Gossen Metrawatt GmbH Wait for the acoustic signal which is generated when no voltage is applied to the multimeter Example: test probes. BLOCK 12.2500V Contact the battery poles: Using suitable pressure, press the multimeter test probes against 0004/4 the poles.
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Page 39: Charge Measurement
METRACELL BT PRO Gossen Metrawatt GmbH 10.5 Charge Measurement With the help of the CHARGE measuring function, the voltages of the blocks of a battery can be measured several times at short intervals while charging (capacity test of the blocks). - Page 40 METRACELL BT PRO Gossen Metrawatt GmbH Wait for the acoustic signal which is generated when no voltage is applied to the multimeter Example: test probes. BLOCK 12.2500V Contact the battery poles: Using suitable pressure, press the multimeter test probes against 0004/4 the poles.
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Page 41: Resistance Measurement
METRACELL BT PRO Gossen Metrawatt GmbH 10.6 Resistance Measurement Voltages and internal resistances of the blocks of a battery are measured with the RESISTANCE measuring function. As a special feature of the internal resistance measurement, “electrical resistance R ” and “charge transfer resistance R ”... - Page 42 METRACELL BT PRO Gossen Metrawatt GmbH A battery database has been created START -> SELECT.BATT The battery database has been transferred to the battery tester 1. Select SELECT.BATT with the ▼ key. 2. Press the OK key The battery database is displayed.
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Page 43: Temperature Measurement
METRACELL BT PRO Gossen Metrawatt GmbH 10.7 Temperature Measurement The battery’s individual block temperatures can be measured with the TEMPERATURE measuring function. The optionally available tem- perature sensor (METRATHERM IR BASE) is required for this measurement Note Read and adhere to the documentation included with the METRATHERM IR BASE temperature sensor. - Page 44 METRACELL BT PRO Gossen Metrawatt GmbH Press the OK key in order to start the measurement. BLOCK - - - - - - - XXXX/X Aim the IR temperature sensor at a suitable measuring point (e.g. minus pole) on the block.
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Page 45: Connector Measurement
METRACELL BT PRO Gossen Metrawatt GmbH 10.8 Connector Measurement The CONNECTOR measurement function is used to ascertain losses which occur at the connectors with which the battery blocks are con- nected. Voltage drop between the connected poles is measured. Note Measure all connectors during a capacity test with constant current. - Page 46 METRACELL BT PRO Gossen Metrawatt GmbH Press the OK key in order to start the measurement. BLOCK - - - - - - - XXXX/X AN:XXXX BN:XXXX Contact the connector: using suitable pressure, press the multimeter test probes against the Example: connection points.
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Page 47: Interval U Measurement
METRACELL BT PRO Gossen Metrawatt GmbH 10.9 Interval U Measurement The INTERVAL U measuring function is used to measure voltage at any desired time intervals (voltage curve / capacity test of the entire bat- tery). The shortest selectable time interval is 1 second. Measurement is continued at the specified time interval until ended by the user. - Page 48 METRACELL BT PRO Gossen Metrawatt GmbH Measurement is performed continuously until you either acknowledge or terminate it. Example: The measured value is ascertained once per time interval and stored under the consecutive M-No. COUNT: If the specified limit values are exceeded or fallen short of, a repetitive signal tone is generated.
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Page 49: Interval U+I Measurement
METRACELL BT PRO Gossen Metrawatt GmbH 10.10 Interval U+I Measurement The INTERVAL U+I measuring function is used to measure voltage and current at any desired time intervals (voltage and current curve / capacity test of the entire battery). The shortest selectable time interval is 1 second. Measurement is continued at the specified time inter- ... - Page 50 METRACELL BT PRO Gossen Metrawatt GmbH 1. Select the AREA:XXXX. parameter with the ▼ key. SELECT.BATT -> AREA: 0000 2. Press the OK key. The entry mode is active. CLAMP 0001 3. Enter the parameter’s first digit ->...
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Page 51: Dma35 Measurement (Irda)
METRACELL BT PRO Gossen Metrawatt GmbH 10.11 DMA35 Measurement (IrDA) No measurements can be performed with the battery tester itself by means of this measuring function. Instead, measured density and temperature values acquired by and stored in the portable DMA 35 Basic density meter (version 3) from Anton Paar are transferred to the battery tester. - Page 52 METRACELL BT PRO Gossen Metrawatt GmbH Select the following function sequence at the DMA 35: Menu Measurement Data Export DMA 35: Calculation Export All. Position the top of the DMA 35 at a distance of about 10 cm from the infrared symbol on the WAITING FOR DMA 35 battery tester.
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Page 53: Dma35 Measurement (Bt)
METRACELL BT PRO Gossen Metrawatt GmbH 10.12 DMA35 Measurement (BT) No measurements can be performed with the battery tester itself by means of this measuring function. Instead, measured density and temperature values acquired by and stored in the portable DMA 35 density meter (version 4) from Anton Paar are transferred to the battery tester. - Page 54 METRACELL BT PRO Gossen Metrawatt GmbH A battery database has been created START -> BATT DATAB. The battery database has been transferred to the battery tester You use RFID technology for your system.
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Page 55: Viewing, Editing, Transferring And Evaluating Measured Values
METRACELL BT PRO Gossen Metrawatt GmbH in the evaluation using the ▼ ▲ keys. Viewing, Editing, Transferring and Evaluat- After running through a full display cycle with the ▼ ▲ keys, ing Measured Values the display is automatically switched back to the higher-level SHOW DATA menu. - Page 56 METRACELL BT PRO Gossen Metrawatt GmbH 14. Click the battery tester. Connection is established. The CODE CORRECT? message and a Attention! six-digit number appear at the battery tester. Information con- The file may be damaged during editing. cerning the connection and a six-digit number are displayed at –...
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Page 57: Maintenance
6. Log in using the account you created when you installed BT PRO Manager software 7. Select your METRACELL BT PRO from the registered products by clicking Details. The Additional Information page appears. 21. Specify a location for the file in the Bluetooth File Transfer dialog. -
Page 58: Fuse
12.5 Accessories Competent Partner No special maintenance is required for the accessories. Keep out- Gossen Metrawatt GmbH is certified in accordance with side surfaces clean. DIN EN ISO 9001. Use a slightly dampened cloth to clean the multimeter measure-... -
Page 59: Ce Declaration
METRACELL BT PRO Gossen Metrawatt GmbH CE Declaration Returns and Environmentally Sound Disposal The battery tester fulfills all requirements of applicable EU direc- This instrument is subject to directive 2012/19/EC on Waste Elec- tives and national regulations. We confirm this with the CE mark. A... - Page 60 METRACELL BT PRO Gossen Metrawatt GmbH © Gossen Metrawatt GmbH Edited in Germany • Subject to change, errors excepted • PDF version available on the Internet All trademarks, registered trademarks, logos, product designations and company names are the property of their respective owners.
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