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- Page 1 Part No. Z1-010-044, I0046202 Sep 2022 Contents 5 Operation Manual Component Names 6 High Rate Battery Tester PFX2731S Overview 8 (SPEC71210) Preparation 12 Operation and Protection Functions 29 Maintenance 33 Specifications 36 Appendix 47...
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Page 2: About Manuals
You can download the most recent version of these manuals from the Kikusui Electronics Corporation website. Related manuals To operate the high rate battery tester PFX2731S (SPEC71210), use the software application SD035-PFX BPChecker4000 (sold separately.) For details on the software and how to use it, refer to the manual for appropriate application software. -
Page 3: Checking The Package Contents
We recommend using the optional set of output cables to Power cord (1 pc.), Rear panel cover set connect a DUT. Length: 3 m (1 set) [85-10-1010] For information about options, contact your Kikusui agent or distributor(p.47). Temperature Temperature measurement measurement boxes cables (6 pcs.), (6 pcs.) Length: 2 m [85-50-0140] Signal I/O connector (1 pc.) -
Page 4: Product Overview
Product Overview Notations Used in This Manual The high rate battery tester PFX2731S (SPEC71210) is a • In this manual, the high rate battery tester PFX2731S multi-channel battery tester that supports high rate charge/ (SPEC71210) is referred to as “PFX2731S”. -
Page 5: Table Of Contents
Communication Settings for Temperature Cham- ber ..............48 Connecting with RS-485 (when using SI-35USB con- Operation and Protection verter for communications)........48 Functions Connecting through a LAN ........49 Index ..............51 Power On and Off..........29 Turning the POWER switch on......29 Operation Manual PFX2731S... -
Page 6: Component Names
ALARM / WARNING ALARM / WARNING ALARM/ WARNING HARDWARE PROTECT HARDWARE PROTECT HARDWARE PROTECT HARDWARE PROTECT HARDWARE PROTECT HARDWARE PROTECT PFX2731S HIGH RATE BATTERY TESTER 6V 20A Name Function Millimeter rack mount The JIS standard for racks holes Rack mount adapter... - Page 7 Rear panel Each channel has a DUT connector, a sensing connector, and a TEMP connector. KIKUSUI ELECTRONICS CORP. N000XX-01 MADE IN JAPAN WEIGHT APPROX 33kg FRAME NO SIGNAL I O ALARM TRIP 6V 20A MAX 6V 20A MAX 6V 20A MAX...
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Page 8: Overview
USB RS-485 converter Application software BPC4000 is used to configure, control and execute charge/discharge test conditions. For details on the application software, see the corresponding manual. BPC4000 Creating test conditions Test Condition Editor Executing tests Test Executive Operation Manual PFX2731S... - Page 9 This product conforms to the inch rack standard (the EIA standard for racks). When configuring a system using a millimeter rack that conforms to the millimeter rack standard (the JIS standard for racks), contact your Kikusui agent or distributer. Rack mount adapter hole size and mounting position...
- Page 10 LAN to establish the network connection. the ambient temperature are small. Note: The temperature rises at the PFX2731S rear panel of PFX2731S or inside the rack mounting equipment. Avoid installing it near the rear panel of PFX2731S or in the rack. Temperature...
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Page 11: Charge/Discharge Test Procedure
A created test result file is saved to a designated folder when the test is complete. After the test is complete, remove the DUT before turning off this product and PC. Turn off this product and PC. Operation Manual PFX2731S... -
Page 12: Preparation
This cover prevents the terminals from being touched unintentionally. Attach the terminal block cover regardless of whether you are using the AC INPUT terminal block. If they are damaged or lost, contact your Kikusui agent or distributor. - Page 13 Attach an appropriate crimping terminal to the switchboard end of the power cord. The included power cord has a crimping terminal on the PFX2731S end but has no terminal on the switchboard end. Attach a crimping terminal that is appropriate for the screw on the switchboard that you are connecting to.
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Page 14: Using System Protection Functions
You can cancel the test using an external contact. To apply an alarm signal, short the contact switch for at least 0.5 s. The maximum ratings for the alarm input terminal are as follows: • Maximum voltage: 30 V • Maximum current (sink): 8 mA Operation Manual PFX2731S... -
Page 15: Using Tripconnector
The external alarm input and the external alarm common are floating circuits. Connect a CAUTION circuit isolated from other electric potentials, such as a contact switch or photocoupler output. Improper connection can destroy the internal circuit. <Internal circuit and Circuit connection example> PFX2731S User circuit 10 K 2.2 K 100 μF... - Page 16 (Not used) Power supply supply Emergency for External stop button relay Contact capacity Add 0.5 A per frame. Frame2 Example: For 4 frames, 0.5 A x 4 (frames) = 2 A TRIP 24 V power (Not used) supply Operation Manual PFX2731S...
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Page 17: Connecting To A Pc
You can connect this product directly to the PC using a LAN cable. You can use up to six channels. To the LAN port LAN cable (straight) PFX2731S To the LAN port Connecting units through a switching hub (when using multiple units) If you will use multiple units, use LAN cables to connect them to the PC through a switching hub. - Page 18 Preparation | Connecting to a PC Switching hub LAN cable (straight) To the LAN port 1st PFX2731S: Frame 1 To the LAN port Straight cable 2nd PFX2731S ： Frame 2 CH12 CH11 CH10 3rd PFX2731S ： Frame 3 CH18 CH17 CH16 CH15...
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Page 19: Assigning Frame Numbers And Ip Addresses
The channel numbers and IP addresses corresponding to a frame number are fixed. They are assigned as follows: Frame number Channel number IP address 0001 CH1 to CH6 192.168.1.121 to 192.168.1.126 0010 CH7 to CH12 192.168.1.127 to 192.168.1.132 0011 CH13 to CH18 192.168.1.133 to 192.168.1.138 0100 CH19 to CH24 192.168.1.139 to 192.168.1.144 Operation Manual PFX2731S... -
Page 20: Assigning The Pc Ip Address
To connect the PC to this product, set the IP address and subnet mask of the PC as follows: IP address 192.168.1.XXX (XXX is a number other than 0, 255, 121-144). Recommendation: 192.168.1.1 Subnet mask 255.255.255.0 Connection to the PC is complete. Operation Manual PFX2731S... -
Page 21: Connecting And Setting A Temperature Chamber
“Communication Settings for Temperature Chamber” (p.48). Complete the connection and settings by following the steps given in the setup guide for BPC4000 or the “Communication Environment Settings between PC and Temperature Chamber” in the user’s manual for Test Executive. Operation Manual PFX2731S... -
Page 22: Preparing For Connecting A Dut
30 °C or greater, or when cables are bundled together and little heat is radiated. Nominal cross- (Reference Allowable Kikusui- sectional area cross-sectional recommended current current [A] area)[mm [A] (Ta = 30°C) (2.08) (3.31) (5.26) (8.37) Excerpt from Japanese laws related to electrical equipment. Operation Manual PFX2731S... -
Page 23: Constructing Cables
For information about options, contact your Kikusui agent or distributor. Cables and tools that are necessary to make the connection Output cable Cable for running charge/discharge current between the PFX2731S and DUT (stranded wire) See the table related to electrical equipment (p.22) - Page 24 Voltage sensing cable (shielded cable) Output cable Temperature measurement box – Thermocouple Connection example of PFX2731S and DUT Constructing output cable Insert here the output cable with the terminals (pins) attached. connector Output cable (−) Output cable (＋) Terminal (pin) Up to 5 m in length Select the appropriate output cable.
- Page 25 Extensions terminal. Do not connect anything to this pin. − RVS Shield grounding terminal. This is connected to the PFX2731S chassis. Do not connect the shield electric potential anywhere on the DUT. Use sensing connectors and wires to construct sensing cable.
- Page 26 Remove the insulation of the thermocouple 10 mm from the end, firmly secure it so that it will not come off from the connector. 10 mm While pushing this part with a screwdriver or other fine-tipped tool, insert the thermocouple wire. Thermocouple (-: white) Thermocouple (+: red) Operation Manual PFX2731S...
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Page 27: Connecting The Dut
SENSING connector TEMPERATURE connector Temperature measurement box – Thermocouple Connection example of PFX2731S and DUT Recommended fuse rating for output cable 120 % of the maximum charge/ discharge current Recommended fuse rating for voltage sensing cable 0.1 A or less... - Page 28 Run the cable through the notches located at the bottom of the cover. The screws for installing the cover are made of resin. Be careful not to tighten them excessively. Rear panel cover Spacers Run the cables through the notches on the cover. Resin screw (M3x8) Operation Manual PFX2731S...
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Page 29: Operation And Protection Functions
DUT may discharge. Remove the DUT before turning off the POWER switch. The warning function (p.32) may be able to prevent failure from occurring, such as when inadvertent voltage or current is flowing. Operation Manual PFX2731S... -
Page 30: Panel Display
ALARM/ WARNING alarm ALARM (blinking) Abnormality caused by hardware is HARDWARE PROTECT detected Orange WARNING Protection function activation warning - state that the protection function goes into action upon execution a test HARDWARE PROTECT Hardware protection detected Operation Manual PFX2731S... -
Page 31: Protection Function And Warning Function
Causes of alarms Description The internal heat sink temperature exceeded 95 °C. PS/B (AC Alarm) An abnormality was detected in the power supply circuit board of PFX2731S. CD/B An abnormality was detected in the charge/discharge circuit board of PFX2731S. AC Sync error An abnormal frequency was detected in the AC line. -
Page 32: Clearing Alarms
Remove the root cause of the warning. If a warning still occurs even after you have corrected all the causes of warnings, the product may be malfunctioning. Stop using the PFX2731S immediately, and contact your Kikusui agent or distributor. Operation Manual... -
Page 33: Maintenance
HARDWARE PROTECT HARDWARE PROTECT HARDWARE PROTECT HARDWARE PROTECT HARDWARE PROTECT Lower louver HIGH RATE BATERRY TESTER PFX2731S 6V-20A While pushing up the louver ② with your fingers at a position under the detachment mark (①), ② slide it to the right (②). - Page 34 HARDWARE PROTECT HARDWARE PROTECT HARDWARE PROTECT HARDWARE PROTECT HARDWARE PROTECT HIGH RATE BATTERY TESTER PFX2731S 6V-20A Hook (short) Upper louver attaching slot Lower louver attaching slot Fit hooks (long) on the louver backside into the slots (10) shown in dashed-line circles.
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Page 35: Calibration
Maintenance | Calibration This product is calibrated before shipment. To maintain long-term reliable performance, we recommend periodic calibration. To have your product calibrated, contact your Kikusui agent or distributor. Operation Manual PFX2731S... -
Page 36: Specifications
Limit current (Limit Current) End condition Specified time after charge start (Charge Time) Battery voltage (Max Voltage) Battery temperature (Max Temp) Charge capacity (Charge Ah) Maximum SOC (Max SOC) Pause Specified time after charge end (Rest Time) Operation Manual PFX2731S... -
Page 37: Discharge Function
Limit current (Limit Current) End condition Specified time after discharge start (Discharge Time) Battery voltage (Cutoff Voltage) Battery temperature (Max Temp) Discharge capacity (Discharge Ah) Minimum SOC (Min SOC) Pause Specified time after discharge end (Rest Time) Operation Manual PFX2731S... -
Page 38: Pattern Charge/Discharge Function
Number of loops (Loop Count) Maximum voltage (Max Voltage) Minimum voltage (Min Voltage) Maximum SOC (Max SOC) Minimum SOC (Min SOC) Integrated capacity (Pattern Ah) Maximum temperature (Max Temp) Pause Specified time after pattern charge/discharge end (Rest Time) Operation Manual PFX2731S... -
Page 39: Measurement Function
ALARM/WARNING LED blinks (red) WARNING Alarm detection warning or warning when a protection function would be activated if a test is executed ALARM/WARNING LED on (orange) HARDWARE Hardware protection function activated PROTECT HARDWARE PROTECT LED on (red) Operation Manual PFX2731S... -
Page 40: Protection Function
L level in an alarm state Insulation open collector output It is a dedicated LAN (Ethernet) and cannot be connected to an internal network or Internet line. Maximum application voltage: 30 V, Maximum Sinkcurrent: 8 mA, Isolation voltage: ±50 V Operation Manual PFX2731S... -
Page 41: Electric Specifications
0.000 A to 20.000 A Charge voltage range -1.000 V to 6.000 V Discharge current 2 A range 0.0000 A to 2.0000 A range 20 A range 0.000 A to 20.000 A Discharge voltage range -1.000 V to 6.000 V Operation Manual PFX2731S... -
Page 42: Setting Accuracy
The battery voltage is measured, and the control current (constant current control) is calculated from the set power value through software calculation. Battery voltage range: 1 V to 6 V or higher Maximum time required for switching: charge -> discharge, discharge -> charge Operation Manual PFX2731S... -
Page 43: Measurement Accuracy
At an ambient temperature between 18 °C and 28 °C. When the voltage that the thermocouple calibrator produces is measured (the thermocouple tolerance is not included). Indicates the performance of a thermometer at a reference junction (cold junction). Operation Manual PFX2731S... -
Page 44: Protection Function
Set values are retained in the charging/discharging unit. The system always protects the DUT even when BPC4000 is executing no test. The same for the 2 A range and 20 A range. The application software calculates the value by multiplying the nominal capacity by the preset percentage and sets the capacity. Operation Manual PFX2731S... -
Page 45: General Specifications
This product belongs to Group 1 products. This product does not generate and/or use intentionally radio-frequency energy, in the form of electromagnetic radiation, inductive and/or capacitive coupling, for the treatment of material or inspection/analysis purpose. Operation Manual PFX2731S... - Page 46 Pollution Degree 2 assumes that only non-conductive pollution will occur except for an occasional temporary conductivity caused by condensation. Outline drawing MAX 695 (27.36) MAX15 (0.59) MAX485 (19.09) 620 (24.41) 430 (16.93) MAX 440 (17.32) Unit: mm (inch) Operation Manual PFX2731S...
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Page 47: Appendix
Appendix Options This product has the following options. For information, contact your Kikusui agent or distributor. Output cable set (TL13-PFX/TL14-PFX) A set of cables for connecting a DUT to this product − an output cable, voltage sensing cables, and thermocouple cable. The provided necessary processing of the cables facilitates the connection, saving wiring time. -
Page 48: Communication Settings For Temperature Chamber
Espec's Environmental Espec's Environmental Espec's Environmental Test Chamber Test Chamber Test Chamber (with RS-485 (with RS-485 (with RS-485 communication option) communication option) communication option) Example of connecting 3 temperature chambers and PC with SI-35USB and RS- 485 cable Operatrion Manual PFX2731S... -
Page 49: Connecting Through A Lan
0.0.0.0 0.0.0.0 0.0.0.0 Assign an IP address other than those allocated to PFX2731S (192.168.1.121 to 192.168.1.144). You can change the segment and connect the temperature chamber to the PC via another LAN line(Example: 192.168.100.10). When connecting four temperature chambers to four units with a single switching hub, you can use a switching hub with a built-in Auto MDI/ MDI-X to connect them with straight cables. - Page 50 Temperature chamber3 Temperature chamber4 Switching hub To the LAN port LAN cable (straight) 1st PFX2731S: Frame 1 To the LAN port Straight cable 2nd PFX2731S ： Frame 2 CH12 CH11 CH10 3rd PFX2731S ： Frame 3 CH18 CH17 CH16 CH15...
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Page 51: Index
IP address .............. 17 LED indication ALARM/WARNING..........6 CC/CV/CP ............6 CHARGE/DISCHARGE/REST ......6 HARDWARE PROTECT ........6 POWER/STANDBY ..........6 option TL13-PFX ............... 47 TL14-PFX ............... 47 outline drawing ............46 output cable..............23 connection .............. 28 constructing ............24 power cord Operation Manual PFX2731S... - Page 52 This page is intentionally blank.
- Page 54 “Part No.” written on the front cover of this manual. Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of this manual. However, if you have any questions or find any errors or omissions, please contact your Kikusui agent or distributor.
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