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Inspired Energy ATA004A Operating Instructions

Smart battery data reader / logger
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ATA004A Smart Battery Data Reader / Logger
Operating Instructions
The ATA004A is a diagnostic tool which can be used to view the data fields stored by Inspired Energy smart
battery packs. It uses a standard USB port, with software written by Inspired Energy, to display the battery data
on any personal computer. The unit can be used to view and record static battery data, or to log dynamic battery
data while the battery is charging or discharging. This makes it an invaluable tool for quality assessments, system
testing, SMBus communications troubleshooting and battery end-of-life determinations. The ATA004A can also be
used to write to those battery data fields which support external input.
What's in the box?

Getting Started:

1. Insert the CD into the drive on your PC
a. If installation does not automatically begin, navigate to the root directory on the CD & click on
"Setup.exe"
2. If you wish to load the software in the recommended directories click "Next" or browse to the directories into
which you wish to save the software.
3. Accept the license agreements; one from Inspired Energy & one from National Instruments, and click "Next".
4. Click "Next" to begin the installation process & then Finish" to complete the installation.
5. The ATA004A software will be listed in your Start Menu alongside the light bulb icon:
US toll free: 1-888-5-INSPIRE (1-888-546-7747) Tel: 352 472 4855 Fax: 352 472 4859
The ATA004 consists of:
 A "Y" cable with 3 connectors
 A CD containing the software
Inspired Energy 25440 NW 8
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  • Page 1 Operating Instructions The ATA004A is a diagnostic tool which can be used to view the data fields stored by Inspired Energy smart battery packs. It uses a standard USB port, with software written by Inspired Energy, to display the battery data on any personal computer.
  • Page 2 The battery data is displayed in boxes in the center of the window. A full description and derivation of each data field can be found in the Smart Battery Data Specification rev.1.1. Please contact Inspired Energy or visit www.sbs-forum.org/specs/ for a copy. ...
  • Page 3 ATA004A Smart Battery Data Reader / Logger Operating Instructions Operating the ATA004A: With the battery & USB port connected, you can scan the battery manually by using the “Refresh” button. To scan the battery automatically click the “Keep Scanning” checkbox.
  • Page 4 Using the ATA004A to Determine End of Life For A Battery: The ATA004A can be used to check the state of health of a population of batteries. The following guidelines can be used to run a quick assessment of whether a battery should be returned to service or replaced. For example, it may be time to replace the battery if: ...

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