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Cadex C7000-C Series Battery Analyzer User’s Manual Cadex C7200, C7400 & C7400ER (C-Series) Cadex Electronics Inc. 22000 Fraserwood Way Richmond, British Columbia Canada V6W 1J6 Tel: +1 604 231-7777 Fax +1 604 231-7755 Web: www.cadex.com E-mail: info@cadex.com Manual P/N: 89-307-1016...
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Further, Cadex makes no warranties, either expressed or implied, as to the merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose of the Cadex C7000-C Series Battery Analyzers (C7200-C, C7400-C and C7400ER-C) equipment and/or its documentation.
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Modification of Equipment CE, FCC, CSA and other approvals apply only to Cadex C7000-C Series Battery Analyzers (C7200-C, C7400-C and C7400ER-C) in the factory-authorized configuration. Changes or modification to the equipment not expressly approved by Cadex will void the approvals and void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
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Safety Notices ROHS Compliance The C7000-C Series of Battery Analyzer complies with the European Union’s Directive 2002/95/EC, Restrictions of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) Radio Interference This equipment generates, uses and radiates radio frequency energy. If the equipment is not installed and used in accordance with the instructions in this manual, it may cause interference with radio communications.
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û Do not exceed the battery manufacturer’s recommended charge current and voltage limits for batteries. û Do not remove the adapter from the analyzer while the battery is running. Cadex Electronics Inc. C7000-C Series Battery Analyzers . iv...
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Safety Notices Charging and Discharging Lithium-ion (Li-ion) Batteries Lithium-ion (Li - ion) batteries are safe when used as directed. Battery safety cannot be assured when a battery pack is built with individual cells of an unknown nature with a serial and parallel connecti o n.
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Wait a few minutes before opening the cover. ü Replace fuses only with fuses of the same type and rating (see Replacing the Primary (Input) Fuse, page 100). Cadex Electronics Inc. C7000-C Series Battery Analyzers . vi...
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Warranty & Service Warranty & Service Cadex Electronics Inc. warrants the Cadex Ba ttery Analyzer against defective materials and workmanship for a period of two (2) years from the original purchase date. The warranty does not cover: • Damage caused by abusive operation, negligence, accident, or improper installation. •...
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• Ensure that the unit(s) is properly packaged before shipping. Note Cadex Electronics Inc. and Cadex authorized service centers require a Purchase Order or written authorization to proceed with repair. Cadex Electronics Inc. C7000-C Series Battery Analyzers . viii...
Table of Contents Table of Contents Overview ....................1 Chapter 1 Product Features............................1 Connecting to Cadex BatteryShop™ ......................2 Getting Started ..................1 Chapter 2 Contents of the Box............................1 Using this Manual............................1 Conventions..............................3 Direction Keys............................3 Symbols ..............................3 Abbreviations and Acronyms........................
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Recondition Discharge Rate (NiCd and NiMH only)................47 Temperature Sensing ..........................47 Negative Slope (NiCd and NiMH only)....................47 End of Discharge.............................48 End of Recondition (NiCd and NiMH only)..................49 Charge Method (NiCd and NiMH only)....................49 Maximum Standby Voltage (SLA and Li-ion only)................49 Cadex Electronics Inc. C7000-C Series Battery Analyzers...
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Table of Contents Maximum Charge Voltage (SLA and Li-ion only)................50 End of Charge (SLA and Li - ion only)....................50 Default Extended C-Code Settings......................51 Default Extended C-Code for NiCd Batteries..................51 Default Extended C-Code for NiMH Batteries..................51 Default Extended C-Code for SLA Batteries..................52 Default Extended C-Code for Li - ion Batteries..................52 Extended C-Code Settings for Special Cases ..................53 Intrinsically Safe Batteries........................53...
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THEN and ELSE Statements........................94 Phase Done..............................95 Creating and Editing Custom Programs....................96 Sample Custom Program ........................97 Services and Upgrades..............100 Chapter 11 Replacing the Primary (Input) Fuse....................... 100 Upgrading the Firmware .......................... 101 Cadex Electronics Inc. C7000-C Series Battery Analyzers . xii...
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Table of Contents Resetting the System..........................101 Cleaning the Analyzer..........................102 System Calibration ................103 Chapter 12 Calibrating Voltage ............................103 Servicing the Voltage Calibration Adapters..................103 Calibrating Adapters..........................104 Adapter Calibration Values........................105 Acceptable Calibration Values for New Adapters................105 Chapter 13 Solving Problems and Getting Help ............106 Troubleshooting............................106 Manual Updates and Other References....................110 Technical Support............................110...
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Overview Chapter 1 The Cadex C7000-C Series of Battery Analyzers includes the C7200-C, C7400-C and C7400ER-C. Product Features • Services rechargeable nickel-cadmium (NiCd), nickel-metal hydride (NiMH), sealed lead-acid (SLA), lithium-ion (Li ion) batteries and lithium-polymer (Li - Poly). In this manual “Li - ion”...
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C-Code settings. Even a novice user can perform a variety of tests and programs. To find out how Cadex BatteryShop™ can enhance battery maintenance, contact Cadex Electronics Inc (see Connecting to BatteryShop™, page 63). Cadex Electronics Inc. C7000-C Series Battery Analyzers...
• One IEC320 Power Cord (North American Version) • One User’s Manual Using this Manual The Cadex C7000-C Series Battery Analyzer User’s Manual contains the concepts, procedures and other information necessary to operate the Cadex battery analyzer equipped wi t h firmware version 1.00.
Appendix A - Messages and Warnings provides detailed information on fault codes and messages that appear on the display. Appendix B - Charge Algorithms describes the charge and discharge algorithms. Cadex Electronics Inc. C7000-C Series Battery Analyzers...
Conventions Typeface Meaning Menu options to select SMALL CAPS Default settings Names of keys on the battery analyzer BOLD SMALL CAPS Emphasized words Italics References to other sections in this manual Bold & Italic Direction Keys Direction keys are represented in this manual as follows: DOWN = LEFT RIGHT...
Nickel - cadmium battery chemistry NiCd Nickel - metal-hydride battery chemistry NiMH Original equipment manufacturer IBM compatible personal computer Radio frequency Part number State of Charge State of Health Sealed Lead Acid battery chemistry Universal Serial Bus Cadex Electronics Inc. C7000-C Series Battery Analyzers...
Commonly Used Terms Term Explanation Battery capacity or rating. A battery that provides a current of Milliampere Hour 1000 milliamperes for 1 hour is rated at 1000mAh (or 1Ah). (mAh) A combination of cells. Battery The amount of energy that a fully charged battery is capable Capacity of holding.
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The front panel of the analyzer that provides information User Interface about the status of the analyzer and any batteries being serviced: It consists of the LCD display, the LED indicators and the input keys. Cadex Electronics Inc. C7000-C Series Battery Analyzers...
Operating Principles Chapter 3 Components Figure 1: Top and front panel of C7400-C & C7400ER-C battery analyzer...
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Provides shortcuts to common functions or special features. Provides access to special services. Save settings, start battery service and enter sub-menus. ENTER Access a list of options to set up the analyzer. MENU Cadex Electronics Inc. C7000-C Series Battery Analyzers...
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Component Function Enter passwords or numeric values in a C-Code. Numeric keypad Navigate menus, move between fields, select values, view service Direction keys details. View current status of batteries in service (activated when a service LED indicators starts). Ready (Green): Service complete and/or battery has passed. Fail (Red): Battery service has failed or there is a fault.
Stations 2: no adapter inserted Station 1 adapter inserted: no battery inserted EMPTY NO ADAPT Qsort Program in Progress CHARGE EMPTY 3.02V Charge Current battery status Current program setting for inserted adapter Cadex Electronics Inc. C7000-C Series Battery Analyzers . 10...
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• The Detailed Display provides detailed data about one battery service or station when the appropriate station key is pressed. For example, during a service in Station 2, press to see the following display: Temperature Program Charge Current Station S2 CHARGE 1.35V/Cell 1000mA 233mΩ...
Battery failed. FAIL (red) Hot battery. Service resumes when battery cools Flashing (code 13). System failed. Turn the analyzer off and then on. Flashing Contact Cadex if the condition persists. randomly Cadex Electronics Inc. C7000-C Series Battery Analyzers . 12...
Menu Structure MENU Select Security Level System Security Set Security ENTER Change Password Disabled BatteryShop Terminal Serial Port Device System Setup ENTER Label Maker Printer Baud Rate: Handshake; Serial Port Settings Data Bits; Stop Bits; Parity Calibrate Adapter Calibrate Voltage Power Fail Resume Hours Date/Time Program to edit: Custom 1-4...
Do not remove the adapter from the analyzer while it is servicing a • battery. Remove the battery first and then the adapter. ESD HANDLING PRECAUTIONS: When the adapter is NOT installed in • analyzer: Cadex Electronics Inc. C7000-C Series Battery Analyzers . 14...
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o The battery should not be connected to the adapter o Do not allow anything to touch the gold fingers on the adapter connector card o Do not allow anything to touch the adapter connector in the analyzer's adapter well Each adapter contains up to ten battery service parameters called Configuration Codes (or C-Codes) in non-volatile memory.
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To remove an adapter Remove the battery from the adapter first. Press the latch bar behind the label on the adapter and lift the adapter upwards. Cadex Electronics Inc. C7000-C Series Battery Analyzers . 16...
Basic Battery Service Chapter 4 This chapter covers the basic procedures for servicing a battery including: turning on the unit; inserting the Battery Adapter; selecting the correct C-Code and program; inserting the battery; confirming the setting; starting service and recording the results. To service a battery Turn the power on using the ON/OFF power switch on the rear panel.
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C-Codes (see Chapter 6 - C-Codes (Configuration Codes), ENTER page 41). If the active C-Code (indicated by “*”) is the correct one for the battery being serviced, go to step 2 otherwise continue to the next step. Cadex Electronics Inc. C7000-C Series Battery Analyzers . 18...
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Select another C -Code. Press 5 or 6 to scroll through the C -Codes in the adapter. Press when the correct C-Code is displayed. Press again to confirm the ENTER ENTER changes. The selected C-Code is now active, and is indicated by “*”. To change any of the settings in the C -Code, do it now (see Create or Edit a C-Code, page 55).
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Press and release the Alt key and the station key that has the battery. On the screen that appears, press 6 to select ‘Interrupt’ and press Enter. Remove the battery within 5 seconds. Cadex Electronics Inc. C7000-C Series Battery Analyzers . 20...
Battery Service Programs Chapter 5 The Cadex analyzer comes with four basic programs, nine advanced programs and four custom programs. These programs measure the battery state of health (SoH), the battery’s capacity and find any anomalies that may affect battery performance. If the battery passes the Auto, Prime or Charge service programs, the battery can stay on the charger and stay fully charged until it is used.
Results: Global display shows battery capacity as a percentage of manufacturers stated capacity for the battery model. Detailed display shows average battery or cell voltage, analyzer charge or discharge current in mA, OhmTest results, battery temperature (if applicable), and duration of service Cadex Electronics Inc. C7000-C Series Battery Analyzers . 22...
Batteries in good condition should be greater than the target capacity (by default this is 80%). If batteries fail, check the fault codes for details. Duration: Approximately 2.5 to 10 hours for NiCd and NiMH, 20 to 40 hours for SLA and 6 to 20 hours for Li - ion using default C-Codes.
Results: The Global and detailed display shows the battery condition as “Good”, “Low” or “Poor”. Detailed display also shows average battery or cell voltage, analyzer charge or discharge current in mA, OhmTest results, battery temperature and duration of service. Duration: 30 seconds. Cadex Electronics Inc. C7000-C Series Battery Analyzers . 24...
Advanced Programs Advanced programs include OhmTest; RunTime; Self-Discharge; Life-Cycling; Discharge Only; Extended Prime; QuickLearn (Q-Learn); Learn; Boost and the four programmable custom programs. Unlike basic programs, some advanced programs have settings that can be edited. Program Does this Is used for this Self-Discharge Reads fully charged battery Identifying batteries that may have capacity;...
During this time, the battery loses energy through self-discharge. After 24 hours, the battery is discharged to determine the second capacity. The difference between the second and first capacity is the self-discharge. Cadex Electronics Inc. C7000-C Series Battery Analyzers . 26...
Results : Press the station key to view the detailed display then press 5 to view the self- discharge rate (given as a percentage). A battery with low self-discharge has less than 15% self-discharge. A battery that has more than 15% self-discharge may have soft cells and may not be able to provide the required use-time.
DCHOnly (Discharge Only) Function: The DCHOnly program determines the residual capacity of a battery, prepares batteries for storage and checks battery performance under load. Cadex Electronics Inc. C7000-C Series Battery Analyzers . 28...
To determine battery capacity, fully charge the battery using the Charge program before running the Discharge only program. Sequence: The battery is discharged until its voltage reaches the setting in END OF DISCHARGE the C-Code. Results: Detailed display shows battery capacity as a percentage of manufacturer’s stated capacity for the battery model.
Sequence: The program tests battery resistance and compares the result with the analyzer’s O for the battery chemistry. If the result is above this threshold, EST SETPOINTS the program fails the battery. Cadex Electronics Inc. C7000-C Series Battery Analyzers . 30...
Results : Global display shows internal resistance in milliohms (m? ). Detailed display also shows average cell voltage; analyzer charge or discharge current (in mA); battery temperature and duration of service. If the value is above the analyzer’s OhmTest setpoint threshold, the battery fails the OhmTest and should be replaced.
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Repeat steps 4 and 5. Press to save the settings. ENTER Press 5 or 6 to scroll to to accept changes and press ENTER Press twice to return to the global display. Cadex Electronics Inc. C7000-C Series Battery Analyzers . 32...
Boost Warning! Failure to follow these precautions may result in serious damage to the Cadex unit and/or the battery: The Boost program overrides some of the analyzer’s built-in safety measures to recognize a battery. Do not attempt to Boost a battery if the polarity, chemistry, voltage and capacity (mAh) are not known.
100mA for three minutes. Learn C7000-C series firmware and C7000 series firmware version 6.00 and 6.11 will not display or use a matrix made with firmware version 5.00 or below. Therefore, run the Learn program again to create a new matrix. An old matrix will not be displayed.
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right-hand corner to indicate that a C -Code, saved as a matrix, has been stored for using with the QuickTest program. Duration: 4 – 8 hours depending on battery capacity and default C-Codes. Learn Limitations Learn is available only on 16K Battery Adapters. ‘16K’ is marked on the rear label of the adapter.
90% requi r e additional time to bring their SoC to between 20% and 90%. For most batteries, this takes an additional 5 minutes but in some cases, especially with high-capacity batteries, it may take longer. Q-Learn Limitations: Use Q-Learn: Cadex Electronics Inc. C7000-C Series Battery Analyzers . 36...
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a. if the battery’s capacity is 100%. If a battery’s capacity is less than 100%, it will give erroneous results. b. If the battery has been used (ie. excited) in the last 24 hours. c. On custom adapters only. Universal adapters such as the Universal Alligator Clips Adapter (07-110-0115), the Claw (07-110-0170) and the FlexArm (07-110- 0180) are NOT recommended.
QuickTest™ C7000-C series firmware and C7000 series firmware version 6.00 and 6.11 and ) will not display or use a matrix made with firmware version 5.00 or below. Therefore, run the Learn program again to create a new matrix. An old matrix will not be displayed.
Sequence: The battery is tested to ensure that it has 20% - 90% State of Charge. If not, it applies a charge or discharge for five minutes. The program then performs a sequence of resistance tests, partial charges, discharges and rest. Test results are compared to the matrix to determine the battery state of health.
C-Codes (Configuration Codes) Chapter 6 The adapter requires the battery chemistry, voltage and rating in order to service a battery. This information is stored on the adapter as a C-Code. Each adapter can hold 10 C-Codes. Once a C-Code has been entered, the information is stored permanently in the adapter memory where it can be displayed, selected, created, copied, edited and deleted (see Managing C-Codes, page 54).
Basic C-Code parameters appear on the first detailed screen whenever a Battery Adapter is inserted in a station and the station key is pressed. Program The Program parameter specifies which of the programs is to be run (see Battery Service Programs, page 21). Cadex Electronics Inc. C7000-C Series Battery Analyzers . 42...
Target Capacity The target capacity (displayed as T on the analyzer LCD screen) is a pass/fail mark. ARGET Batteries must achieve the target capacity to pass service. In the Auto program, if a battery capacity is less than the Target Capacity, the battery is reconditioned. The target capacity does not determine the level to which a battery is charged;...
C -Code. An inverse S on the top-right hand corner of LCD screen when the basic C -Code is displayed will indicate a scaled C-Code. Cadex Electronics Inc. C7000-C Series Battery Analyzers . 44...
C- Code Matrix When a C-Code matrix has been stored to perform a QuickTest, an inverse T in the top- right-hand corner of the LCD screen will display along with the basic C -Code. Locked C-Code Cadex locks some C-Codes at the request of the battery manufacturer. An inverse L on the top-right hand corner of the basic C-Code display indicates a locked C -Code.
During Trickle Charge, the battery should remain cool and battery temperature should be less than 5 C above ambient temperature. If the battery feels warm, reduce the trickle charge. Cadex Electronics Inc. C7000-C Series Battery Analyzers . 46...
Recondition Discharge Rate (NiCd and NiMH only) The Recondition Discharge Rate parameter refers to a slow, gradual discharge applied during reconditioning after the battery reaches the end-of-discharge voltage. During this process, the crystalline build-up (memory) on the cell plates dissolves and the battery often restores itself.
SLA: 1.75V/cell. This value can vary depending on the Discharge rate used. Refer to the manufacturer specifications. Li-ion: 3.00V/cell. A good number of Li - ion batteries have 2.50V/cell as the End of Discharge setting. Refer to the manufacturer specifications. Cadex Electronics Inc. C7000-C Series Battery Analyzers . 48...
End of Recondition (NiCd and NiMH only) The End of Recondition defines the point at which the reconditioning cycle is complete. Recondition is most effective on NiCd batteries. This threshold point leaves the battery fully discharged. Available settings: Disabled, 0.40 – 0.80 V/cell The minimum required setting to restore a NiCd battery affected by “memory”...
The Charge Optimization setting affects the way the end-of-charge setting is used during a charge (see Optimizing Charge Time or Capacity , page 70). Available settings: 0.01 C – 0.10 C Default: SLA and Li-ion: 0.05C. Cadex Electronics Inc. C7000-C Series Battery Analyzers . 50...
Default Extended C-Code Settings This section summarizes the default extended C-Code parameter values for each of the four battery chemistry types. Default Extended C-Code for NiCd Batteries Parameter Default Setting 1.00 C Charge Trickle 1.00 C Discharge Recondition 0ºC – 45 C Temperature Sensing 8mV/cell (16mV/cell for 1.2V and 2.4V Negative Slope...
Default Setting 1.00 C Charge 1.00 C Discharge 0 C – 45 C Temperature Sensing 4.05V/cell Max. Standby Voltage 4.20V/cell Max. Charge Voltage 0.05 C End of Charge 3.00V/cell End of Discharge Cadex Electronics Inc. C7000-C Series Battery Analyzers . 52...
Extended C-Code Settings for Special Cases This section lists recommended parameter settings for specific types of batteries, where the recommended settings are different from the default settings. Intrinsically Safe Batteries Before servicing intrinsically safe (I/S) batteries, set the following C-Code parameters as specified: Parameter Setting...
From the global display, press the station key. Press EDIT Press 5 or 6 to scroll to the desired program. Press 3 or 4 to move to the target capacity field. Cadex Electronics Inc. C7000-C Series Battery Analyzers . 54...
Press 5 or 6 or use the keypad to enter the desired target value. Press ENTER Press 5 or 6 to scroll to to accept changes and press ENTER Press twice to return to the global display. Create or Edit a C-Code From the global display, press the station key.
Press 5 or 6 to scroll through upper case letters, lower case letters, punctuation marks, numbers, and a space (which looks like an underscore) to select characters for the setup name. Cadex Electronics Inc. C7000-C Series Battery Analyzers . 56...
Press 4 or 3 to move the cursor between character positions within the setup name. There are ten positions available. Press ENTER Press 5 or 6 to scroll to to accept changes and press ENTER Press twice to return to the global display. Reset Extended C-Code to the Default settings From the global display, press the station key.
Press the station key for the station containing the Target adapter. Press 5 or 6 to scroll to to accept changes and press ENTER Press twice to return to the global display. Cadex Electronics Inc. C7000-C Series Battery Analyzers . 58...
System Setup And Options Chapter 7 A number of settings can be customized on the Cadex analyzer. Some of these settings customize the date, time, company name, event log, report or label printing options. Date and Time From the global display, press MENU Press 5 or 6 to scroll to and then press...
To hear sounds assigned to events From the global display, press MENU Press 5 or 6 to scroll to and then press OPTION CONTROLS ENTER Cadex Electronics Inc. C7000-C Series Battery Analyzers . 60...
Press 5 or 6 to scroll to and then press SOUND CHECK ENTER Press 5 or 6 to scroll to the event and press to hear the sound. ENTER Repeat step 4 to hear other sounds assigned to the events. Press twice to re turn to the global display.
Press 5 or 6 to scroll to and then press CLEAR SERVICE COUNTER ENTER Press ENTER Press 5 or 6 to scroll to to accept changes and press ENTER Press twice to return to the global display. Cadex Electronics Inc. C7000-C Series Battery Analyzers . 62...
Note This option is not the same as setting the battery service counter to 0. When the service counter is set to 0 using the option, it is disabled. SET SERVICE COUNTER When this option is used to clear the battery service counter, the service counter is restarting from 0.
Cadex analyzer BatteryShop™ ATTERY software. to connect to a computer to display and analyze TERMINAL service data (see Logging Data, page 82) to connect to a Dymo-CoStar SE300 label printer. LABEL MAKER Cadex Electronics Inc. C7000-C Series Battery Analyzers . 64...
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Use P to connect to a serial dot matrix Epson compatible RINTER printer. Since serial printers are no longer available, use the USB port or a SP-2 converter (see Appendix D - Parts and Accessories , page 141) if there are no devices connected to a serial port. DISABLED Press ENTER...
ü û System Setup Change Time/date ü û û Select Serial and ü ü û USB Port devices Perform Calibration ü ü ü Program Change Program ü ü ü Settings Settings Cadex Electronics Inc. C7000-C Series Battery Analyzers . 66...
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Functions Level 0 Level 1 Level 2 (Off) (Low) (High) Option Change Battery ü ü û Controls startup options Change Company ü ü û name Change Sound ü ü û control options Change Voltage ü ü û display options Print Utilities Select battery ü...
The Cadex analyzer asks for Battery ID number and asks to verify C-Code settings. • The Cadex analyzer asks for Battery ID number only. • The Cadex analyzer asks to verify C-Code settings only (default). Cadex Electronics Inc. C7000-C Series Battery Analyzers . 68...
• The Cadex analyzer starts the program using the active C-Code without asking to enter the Battery ID or verify the C -Code. To verify C-Code or enter Battery ID before battery service begins From the global display, press MENU Press 5 or 6 to scroll to and then press OPTION CONTROLS...
SLA D AND OPTIMIZATION LI O PTIMIZATION Press 5 or 6 to the required setting (see Appendix B – Change Algorithms , page 135) • (default). TIME • CAPACITY Press ENTER Cadex Electronics Inc. C7000-C Series Battery Analyzers . 70...
Press 5 or 6 to scroll to to accept changes and press ENTER Press twice to return to the global display. Termination Condition on dT/dt The Termination Condition on parameter sets the temperature a battery can reach before it will terminate or reduce the charge current. If a battery temperature rises more than the the charge current is either reduced or charge is completed (see Appendix B –...
From the global display, press MENU Press 5 or 6 to scroll to , press SYSTEM SETUP ENTER Press 5 or 6 to scroll to , press POWER FAILURE RESUME HOURS ENTER Cadex Electronics Inc. C7000-C Series Battery Analyzers . 72...
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Press 5 or 6 to scroll to the required setting: Press . Press again to save the settings. ENTER ENTER Press twice to return to the global display.
C-Code Alt- Enters unique names Alt-Stn Select ‘Restart’ to restart Edit for C-Codes service. Select ‘Interrupt’ – the station will interrupt to remove a battery while it is in service. Cadex Electronics Inc. C7000-C Series Battery Analyzers . 74...
Reports and Labels Chapter 8 The Cadex analyzer prints labels and service reports manually or automatically (with Auto- Print). With Auto-Print, a label or service report will print when the battery is removed from the analyzer. With manual printing, the label or report must be printed before the battery is removed from service.
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0.50C ( 200mA) End Discharge: 4.10V/Cell End of Charge: 0.10C ( 40mA) Max. Standby Voltage: 4.05V/Cell Capacity Offset: Temperature Sensing: C - 45 FAULT CODES FINAL STATUS Ready Figure 6: Battery service report Cadex Electronics Inc. C7000-C Series Battery Analyzers . 76...
Bar code label with C -Code Bar code label with battery ID Battery ID labels with capacity Service date and resistance readings Battery ID Figure 7: Battery ID and bar code labels Automatically Print Reports or Labels (Auto-Print) The Cadex analyzer can print battery service reports or battery labels automatically whenever a battery is removed after servicing.
From the global display, press MENU Press 5 or 6 to scroll to and press PRINT UTILITIES ENTER Press 5 or 6 to scroll to and press SYSTEM SETUP REPORT ENTER Cadex Electronics Inc. C7000-C Series Battery Analyzers . 78...
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Print a battery label Perform the required service on the battery. Do not remove the battery from the adapter. Press PRINT Press the station key of the station that contains the battery. Press 5 or 6 to scroll to BATTERY LABEL Press ENTER Print a label with a battery ID bar code...
Events recorded by the system. Battery Events Completed actions or programs in a battery service cycle. Battery Cycles Detailed events in a battery service cycle. Echo to Printer Instruction to send events to the printer. Cadex Electronics Inc. C7000-C Series Battery Analyzers . 80...
To set up the types of events to be logged From the global display, press MENU Press 5 or 6 to scroll to and then press EVENT LOG ENTER Press 5 or 6 to scroll to and then press EVENTS TO LOG ENTER For each event type: Press 5 or 6 to scroll to...
Battery ID. This field displays the battery ID, if it was entered in the Cadex analyzer. The Battery ID field always has 10 characters but some or all of them may be blank spaces. Cadex Electronics Inc. C7000-C Series Battery Analyzers . 82...
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• Date. This is the date the data string was created, in the format mm/dd/yyyy. This string reflects the Cadex analyzer date settings, not those of the computer. • Time. This is the time the data string was created, using the 24-hour clock and in the format hhmmss.
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Program and target capacity. This field displays a one- or two-digit number representing the current program and the target capacity from the C-Code. A back- slash character separates the two elements. Program codes are: Cadex Electronics Inc. C7000-C Series Battery Analyzers . 84...
(see Connecting to BatteryShop or a Printer, page 63), set the Cadex analyzer to log data, and set up a program to read the data from the serial port. The procedure outlined here assumes Microsoft’s HyperTerminal communications program is used, which comes Cadex Electronics Inc. C7000-C Series Battery Analyzers . 86...
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with most versions of Microsoft Windows; however, any compatible communications program that can read data through the computer serial port can be used. To set the Cadex analyzer to log data to a computer From the global display, press MENU Press 5 or 6 to scroll to and then press SYSTEM SETUP...
Once the connection file has been set up, use that file to open HyperTerminal and log Cadex analyzer data. Save Cadex analyzer data logs by capturing them as text files, which Cadex Electronics Inc. C7000-C Series Battery Analyzers . 88...
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can be imported into a spreadsheet program such as Microsoft Excel for graphing and analysis. To log and save data to a text file Click Start on the Windows Task Bar, point to Programs, then point to Accessories , and then click HyperTerminal. Double-click Cadex analyzer Connection (or the name given to the connection when it was first set up).
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The data is not limited to spreadsheet programs. Depending on what to do with the data, the file can be opened in any software program that recognizes comma-separated-values files. This may include word processing programs and database programs, among others. Cadex Electronics Inc. C7000-C Series Battery Analyzers . 90...
Custom Programs Chapter 10 These features are recommended for advanced users only. Creating a custom program requires a good understanding of rechargeable batteries and the analyzer. Applying routines that conflict with the battery manufacturer’s specifications or recommendations can damage a battery. If custom programs are modified regularly, use Cadex BatteryShop™.
* If the default time period of 000:00:00 is used, the analyzer services the battery according to end-of-charge, end-o f- discharge or end-of-recondition settings in the extended C-Code. The maximum allowable is 200:59:59. Cadex Electronics Inc. C7000-C Series Battery Analyzers . 92...
Action Description Rest Time Applies no current for the specified time period (rest for 000:00:00) (hhh:mm:ss)*. The time must be specified or the cycle is skipped. OhmTest Performs the OhmTest on the battery. Test The test cycle has three parts: •...
(for when a battery meets the condition, or THEN passes) or as an statement (for when a battery does not meet the condition, or fails). ELSE Cadex Electronics Inc. C7000-C Series Battery Analyzers . 94...
THEN/ELSE Statement Description Starts the next phase. Starts the next phase. Go to Phase 1 Starts Phase 1. Go to Phase 2 Starts Phase 2. Go to Phase 3 Starts Phase 3. Go to Phase 4 Starts Phase 4. Go to Phase 5 Starts Phase 5.
94. THEN ELSE Press 4. Press 5 or 6 to select the , or , statement (the action to be performed if the ELSE FALSE battery fails the test). Press 4. Cadex Electronics Inc. C7000-C Series Battery Analyzers . 96...
Press 5 to move to the next phase. Repeat steps 6 – 1 for phases 2 – 5. Once Phases 1 through 5 have been programmed, the cursor appears on Phase Done. Program the action for Phase Done: Press 4 to move to Cycle 1. Press 5 or 6 to select the action to be performed.
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Phase 5 Fully charge the battery. Phase Done Complete the program with a trickle charge to maintain capacity. The flowchart in Figure 11 on the next page demonstrates how this program works. Cadex Electronics Inc. C7000-C Series Battery Analyzers . 98...
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Phase 1 Cycle 1 Charge Cycle 2 Skip Test Skip True True/False (Go to Phase 2) Phase 2 Cycle 1 Discharge Cycle 2 Skip Meets target Test capacity True False True/False (Go to Done) (Go to Phase 3) Phase 3 Cycle 1 Recondition Cycle 2...
Locate the fuse holder below the power cord socket. Open the fuse cover by turning it counterclockwise with a small coin or screwdriver. Figure 12: Replacing the fuse Remove and examine the fuse carefully. Cadex Electronics Inc. C7000-C Series Battery Analyzers...
If the filament inside the glass tube is broken, replace the fuse. Be aware that the filament can sometimes appear intact even when it is broken. Close the fuse cover by pushing and turning it clockwise with a small coin or screwdriver until it locks in place.
Caution! Before cleaning, turn off the power and unplug the AC power cord. Clean the analyzer only with a damp cloth moistened with mild soap and water and allow to thoroughly dry. Do not allow any liquids to enter the analyzer case under any circumstances. Cadex Electronics Inc. C7000-C Series Battery Analyzers...
Calibrating Voltage Voltage calibration should be performed yearly and a calibration kit is required. The C7000-C Series of Battery Analyzers uses Calibration Kit P/N 92-770-0212 (See Appendix D - Parts and Accessories, page 141). This kit CANNOT be used on the non-C series analyzers: C7000, C7200, C7400, C7000ER and C7400ER.
Do NOT short the contacts on a BATTERY. Press to start calibrating. Calibration takes about 20 seconds so ENTER remember to maintain constant pressure on the adapter’s terminals until the test is fully completed. Remove the adapter when prompted. Cadex Electronics Inc. C7000-C Series Battery Analyzers...
Adapter Calibration Values Adapters are calibrated at the factory and the calibration value is permanently stored in adapter memory. After calibration, the new calibration value and factory calibration value are compared. If the difference between the cal i bration values is less than 50m ? , the new value is displayed on the screen and replaces the factory calibration value.
OhmTest. Turn off the automatic OhmTest, (see To turn Automatic OhmTest on or off, page 70) Battery has completed service but Contact Cadex for a firmware upgrade. there is no LED Cadex Electronics Inc. C7000-C Series Battery Analyzers...
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Problem Possible Reasons or Solutions Battery is getting hot It is normal for batteries to heat up during charge. However, they should be just warm to the touch. If they are getting too hot, reduce the Charge rate or Trickle Charge Rate in the Extended C-Code and/or activate the adapter temperature sensing.
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2; 12; 24; 48 or 72 hours. Note: if using BatteryShop, servicing data will not be saved. If the power fails during the information save (this occurs every minute), the program will not continue when power resumes. Cadex Electronics Inc. C7000-C Series Battery Analyzers...
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Problem Possible Reasons or Solutions QuickTest, Q-Learn and Learn do Older Battery Adapters have a 4-kilobit capacity. not appear on the display All new Battery Adapters manufactured by Cadex, however, have a 16-kilobit capacity. (All 16K adapters are identified with a label at the back.) 16K adapters are needed for the QuickTest, Q-Learn and Learn programs.
Technical Support department by phone, fax, e-mail, or mail. Provide the followi n g information: • Serial number of the analyzer and firmware version (press F and then 7 to display the version number) • Display message and/or code Cadex Electronics Inc. C7000-C Series Battery Analyzers...
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• LED lights that are on or flashing • What happened when the problem occurred? • Move the adapter and/or battery between stations to isolate if it is a battery or adapter issue. For questions related to batteries or adapters, also provide the following: •...
Messages and warnings are listed in this appendix by code number and by detailed message. The listing by detailed message also lists the usual reasons for the appearance of individual messages as well as possible solutions to the problems they indicate. Cadex Electronics Inc. C7000-C Series Battery Analyzers...
Non-Coded Messages Global Message Description Battery Service Limit Reset the Service Counter, (see To set the battery service Reached counter, page 62) BatteryShop Mode Analyzer is waiting for input from BatteryShop software. If the Wait unit is not connected to BatteryShop, disable the Serial Port, (see Connecting to BatteryShop or a Printer, page 63) Calibration Error The short between terminals may have disconnected during...
PROCESS COMPLETE WARN 16 PROGRAM HAS FAILED REMOVED BATTERY REMOVED INTERRUPT PROCESS SUSPENDED RESTING RESTING INSERTED BATTERY INSERTED RESTING RESTING CAL WAIT SETTING UP CALIBRATION CALIBRATE STATION CALIBRATING RESUME PROCESSING RESUMING REMOVED BATTERY REMOVED Cadex Electronics Inc. C7000-C Series Battery Analyzers...
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Code Global Message Detailed Message OHMTEST RESISTANCE TEST OHMTEST RESISTANCE TEST CALIBRATE STATION CALIBRATING END CYCLE CHARGE CYCLE COMPLETE END CYCLE DCHG CYCLE COMPLETE RESUMED CYCLE RESUMED END CYCLE USER PROGRAMMED TIMEOUT BATSHOP BATSHOP MODE WAIT FINISHED PROGRAM COMPLETE or QuickTest Completed for BatteryShop FINISHED PROGRAM COMPLETE or Q-Learn completed for...
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POWER ON ADAPT IN ADAPTER INSERTED ADAPT OUT ADAPTER REMOVED (None) PASSWORD ENTERED (None) INVALID PASSWORD ENTERED (None) SECURITY ENABLED (None) ADAPTER SETUP UPDATED SYST-TEMP SYSTEM TEMP. HIGH: COOLING FAIL 208 ADAPTER NOT SETUP Cadex Electronics Inc. C7000-C Series Battery Analyzers...
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Code Global Message Detailed Message INV ADAPT ADAPTER DATA INVALID BAD ADAPT BAD ADAPTER NULL CODE NULL C-CODE IN ADAPTER (None) (None – battery being processed)
The analyzer does not Remove and re-insert the BAD ADAPTER recognize adapter. adapter. Delete and reenter the C -Code. Clean the adapter contacts. Contact Cadex to upgrade firmware. If message persists, replace adapter. Cadex Electronics Inc. C7000-C Series Battery Analyzers...
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Detailed Code Reasons Solutions Message The analyzer is not able to Clean the battery and adapter BAD FUSE OR supply current to the battery contacts. DRIVER through its current drivers. Verify that mAh rating of the Very low values of current battery matches the C-Code.
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Battery voltage too low (less Battery may be connected BATTERY REVERSED than 0.30V/cell) on insertion. backwards in the adapter. Ensure that battery leads are firmly connected to the battery. Apply a Boost. Cadex Electronics Inc. C7000-C Series Battery Analyzers...
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Detailed Code Reasons Solutions Message Battery is not accepting Ensure battery leads are firmly BATTERY SHORTED charge in the initial charge connected to the battery. cycle (the voltage remains Battery may be fully discharged. low). Recharge battery in its original charger before placing it in the analyzer, or run Boost, (see Boost, page 33).
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Verify required battery parameters and edit or re-enter the C -Code. Update the firmware on the analyzer to the most recent version (see Upgrading the Firmware, page 101). Cadex Electronics Inc. C7000-C Series Battery Analyzers...
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Detailed Code Reasons Solutions Message For NiCd or NiMH batteries Wait until processing is complete CELL MISMATCH only. Cells are reaching full because the Auto and Prime charge at different times so programs will attempt to correct the negative slope is not well this warning through several defined.
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If the SLA battery is a Hawker charge condition was cell, use the Hawker C-Code achieved. settings (see page 53). Allow the station to complete service. Power resumed or the battery CYCLE RESUMED is re-inserted into the adapter. Cadex Electronics Inc. C7000-C Series Battery Analyzers...
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Detailed Code Reasons Solutions Message Discharge cycle completed. Program is going to the next DCHG CYCLE step. COMPLETE The analyzer cannot discharge (See code 160, Bad fuses or DISCHARGE the battery. Very low values of driver). CURRENT LOW current (< 50mA) are displayed on the analyzer before this code appears Battery capacity has exceeded...
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Start QuickTest in each station after 10 seconds. (Code 204) An incorrect Enter the correct password. INVALID PASSWORD password has been entered. If correct password is unknown, ENTERED contact Cadex with unit serial number. Cadex Electronics Inc. C7000-C Series Battery Analyzers...
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Detailed Code Reasons Solutions Message A negative slope was detected Reduce the charge rate in the LOW VOLTAGE AT when the battery voltage was Extended C-Code. If battery is a SLOPE low. I.e. The battery acted as if high capacity NiCd, reduce the it was fully charged even charge rate to 0.5C.
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If all fails, discard the battery. System password has been Password is required for some PASSWORD entered and activated. actions, depending on security ENTERED level selected, (see Security, page 66). Cadex Electronics Inc. C7000-C Series Battery Analyzers...
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Detailed Code Reasons Solutions Message Battery was fully charged The end-of-charge setting in the PLATEAU TIMEOUT before full-charge conditions C-Code may have to be were met. For SLA and Li increased. Battery may be old batteries only. and operating time less than manufacturer’s specifications.
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Battery is being reconditioned. The program will proceed to the RECONDITIONING next step when recondition has completed. A manually selected or Program completes in RESISTANCE TEST programmed resistance test 5 seconds. for the battery is in progress. Cadex Electronics Inc. C7000-C Series Battery Analyzers...
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Detailed Code Reasons Solutions Message An automatic resistance test in Program completes in 5 seconds RESISTANCE TEST a factory program (Prime, and will continue to the next step QuickTest or Auto) is in of the program. progress. Station is in a rest period, as The program will proceed to the RESTING specified in the custom...
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Prime program. Battery service has started. If message persists, press Esc. START BATTERY PROCESS 23, 29 Station is being calibrated. This process takes 10 – 20 STATION seconds, wait until it completes CALIBRATING Cadex Electronics Inc. C7000-C Series Battery Analyzers...
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Detailed Code Reasons Solutions Message Station is not reading the Remove the adapter and restart STATION OFF LINE adapter. the analyzer. Make sure all analyzers have the same firmware version. Delete the C-Code that was selected for the battery. Reset the system, (see Resetting the System , page 101).
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1.00C charge or discharge rate required by Learn The time programmed in a The program goes to the next USER PROGRAMMED custom program has step. TIMEOUT completed. Cadex Electronics Inc. C7000-C Series Battery Analyzers...
Appendix B Charge Algorithms The C7000-C series battery analyzer uses two different algorithms to charge a battery: a constant current (CC) method for NiCd and NIMH batteries and a constant current/constant voltage (CC/CV) method for Li - ion and SLA batteries.
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This table summarizes the charge methods: NiCd and NiMH dT/dt Negative Slope Max Temperature Optimization (dV/dt) Capacity Current is reduced Charge is complete Current is reduced Time Charge is completed Charge is completed Charge is completed Cadex Electronics Inc. C7000-C Series Battery Analyzers...
SLA and Li-ion batteries The C7x00 analyzer uses a Constant Current/Constant Voltage Charge algorithm to charge SLA and Li-ion batteries. A current and voltage plot is shown for a typical Li - ion battery serviced on the analyzer with default C-Code settings. This plot is similar for the SLA battery.
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5ºC below added max threshold Time Fail 152 or Fail Charge completes as soon Charge continues after as end of Charge is temperature drops 5ºC below reached. max threshold Cadex Electronics Inc. C7000-C Series Battery Analyzers...
Appendix C Specifications Hardware C7200-C C7400-C C7400ER-C Battery Analyzers 07-720-0100 07-740-0100 07-740-1100 Part Numbers Independent stations Battery voltage 1.2 -16V 1.2-16V Li-ion and SLA 1.2-36V NiCd and NiMH: 1.2 – 28.8V Charge/discharge current 100mA-4A 100mA -4A 100mA -6A* Accuracy +/- 1% at max rated voltage, +/- 2% at 4000mA Services batteries up to 24Ah.
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Cadex warrants the analyzer against defective materials and workmanship for a period of two (2) years from t he original purchase date. * 6A charge/discharge current is only available with specialized / customer adapters. Cadex Electronics Inc. C7000-C Series Battery Analyzers...
Battery labels for dot-matrix printers (Epson FX-850- 88-110-0010 compatible) 1.625" x 0.438", 5000/pack SP-2 serial/parallel converter cable 04-880-0031 C7000-C Series Voltage-calibration kit (with 92-770-0212 instructions and calibration adapters). THIS KIT CANNOT BE USED ON THE C7000, C7000ER, C7200, C7400 & C7400ER ANALYZERS...
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21. See also programs disabling, 62 Auto, 21, 22 restarting, 62 Charge, 21, 23 setting, 62 Prime, 22, 23 battery service report, 75, 76 Quicktest, 22, 26 battery startup setting, 69 batteries Boost. See Boost program Cadex Electronics Inc. C7000-C Series Battery Analyzers...
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