Warranty information Calibration Support Service/repair Restricted Rights Printing History Copyright Trademarks Safety instructions Safety symbols in the manual General Safety Instructions Environmental Considerations Product End-of-Life Handling System and Components Recycling General safety and hazard warnings for all Dewesoft systems V23-1 2/36...
The DEWESoft® User Manual document provides basics and additional information and examples for working with DEWESoft® and certain parts of the program. The latest version of the DEWESoft® tutorials can be found here: https://download.dewesoft.com/list/manuals-brochures/software-manuals In the Software Manuals section click the download link of the DEWESoft X User Manual entry. V23-1 3/36...
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BATTERY PACKS TECHNICAL REFERENCE MANUAL 4. DS Battery Packs Battery packs for our data acquisition systems for stand-alone, in-vehicle or remote test and measurement applications. IP30 0°C to +45°C Shock rating 50g V23-1 4/36...
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DS-BP2i total capacity is 192Wh and DS-BP4i total capacity is rated to 384Wh, this will ensure 3 hours of operation for SBOX data logger with 32 channel SIRIUS DAQ system without replacing batteries.
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BATTERY PACKS TECHNICAL REFERENCE MANUAL 4.1. Specifications overview General DS-BP2i Number of batteries 2 Total capacity at fully charged state 12.5 Ah Battery life at max. rated power > 1 h Input wrong polarity protection YES Hot Swap YES Recommended Hot swapping at > 15-20% total SOC...
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BATTERY PACKS TECHNICAL REFERENCE MANUAL General DS-BP4i Number of batteries 4 Total capacity at fully charged state 25 Ah Battery life at max. rated power > 1.5 h Input wrong polarity protection YES Hot Swap YES Recommended Hot swapping at > 15-20% total SOC Replace one-by-one all batteries with matched SOC Max Hot Swap Output Power 220 W Isolation 500 V...
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Expected discharge of battery packs is 3% - 5% per day if in standstill mode only with the latest firmware performed by the Service department or by contacting Important support@dewesoft.com for more information. Battery packs currently have RRC, RRC2024 batteries. Older versions might have had batteries by Inspired Energy, NL2024HD22.
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Single battery will not support full load or long duration between swapping. ● Caution Output current from a single battery is limited to 7.0 A - 7.5 A. Maximum power out when Hot swapping: DS-BP2i: 75 W ● DS-BP4i: 220 W ● V23-1...
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Stacking Hint Both battery packs - DS-BP2i and DS-BP4i are built in standard SIRIUS form factor, so you can stack your power supply under your DAQ device. Clever click mechanism will enable the battery to attach to SIRIUS and/or SBOX instruments. This ensures safe placing into the measurement environment, to prevent rolling and bouncing around.
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BATTERY PACKS TECHNICAL REFERENCE MANUAL LCD information Important The LCD screen on the new battery pack is displaying the most important information about the system. Example of LCD information Top row Info Details State Of Charge Output Voltage Highest internal measured (SOC) 24 V when plugged in temperature...
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BATTERY PACKS TECHNICAL REFERENCE MANUAL Hint State of charge is also indicated with LCD backlight colour and dimming. When full, the backlight is bright green and when empty, the LCD backlight is red. Batteries are full Batteries are empty FAN operation Internal fans will activate if one of the below conditions are met.
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Connect DS-BP with USB to PC. BP is recognised as: HID UPS Battery. OS Device manager information Start DEWESoft and select System monitor in Channel setup screen. DEWEsoft System monitor information Battery pack DS-BP4i has a dedicated CAN connector and Remote-On functionality. See chapter: “CAN connector”...
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BATTERY PACKS TECHNICAL REFERENCE MANUAL 4.2. DS-BP2i: Battery pack DS-BP2i front side DS-BP2i rear Side Example DS-BP2i autonomy: Single ACC+ slice for over 12 hours (e.g. when you use it with an external laptop) ● SBOX and an ACC+ slice for over 2 hours ●...
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BATTERY PACKS TECHNICAL REFERENCE MANUAL 4.2.2. Power IN and IN/OUT connector Name Description Supply Ground Remote - In Remote - In pin Power IN connector: pin-out (3-pin LEMO male) Connector type (on the battery pack): EEJ.2B.303.CLA Mating connector type (for the cable): FGJ.2B.303.CLL* * more collets and bend reliefs for cable variant are available Name Description...
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BATTERY PACKS TECHNICAL REFERENCE MANUAL 4.2.3. Power OUT connectors Name Description Supply Ground Power out connector: pin-out (2-pin LEMO female) Connector type (on the battery pack): EEG.1B.302.CLL Mating connector type (for the cable): FGG.1B.302.CLA* * more collets and bend reliefs for cable variant are available Name Description Supply...
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TECHNICAL REFERENCE MANUAL Hint Remote on will not turn on DS-BP2i, only powered DAQ instruments will be controlled. To power the DAQ system on, press the Power switch OR apply a voltage between 4 V and 36 V with at least 2 mA to the Remote-In pin. To power off the system press the Power switch or reduce the voltage on Remote-On below 0.5 V.
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BATTERY PACKS TECHNICAL REFERENCE MANUAL DS-BP2i daisy chain : Paralel Input & Output Hint Output Power Supply Daisy chain may be omitted. Output capabilities will be limited to a single device. V23-1 20/36...
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BATTERY PACKS TECHNICAL REFERENCE MANUAL DS-BP2i daisy chain : Not recommended : Series Input & Output Caution Above connection is not recommended. Due to efficiency losses input charging power is increased, autonomy and capacity is decreased. Output power is limited to a single device.
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BATTERY PACKS TECHNICAL REFERENCE MANUAL 4.2.5. Scope of supply Short name Name Quantity CABLE-USBASmini-USBBS-1m USB AMS - Mini USB BMS 1m USB AMS-BMS 1m L2B3f-OPEN-5m Open end DC power supply cable L2B3m-L2B3f-0.4m Power supply daisy chain cable PS-200W-L2B3f AC/DC power supply adapter V23-1 22/36...
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4.3. DS-BP4i: Battery Pack DS-BP4i rear Side DS-BP4i front side Example DS-BP2i autonomy: Single ACC+ slice for over 24 hours (e.g. when you use it with an external laptop) ● SBOX and an ACC+ slice for over 4 hours ●...
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BATTERY PACKS TECHNICAL REFERENCE MANUAL 4.3.1. Rear side Connector assignment from left to right. Name Type 2x LEMO 1B 2 pin Female (SIRIUS type) 2x LEMO 2B 2pin Female (R8 type) Name Type IN/OUT LEMO 2B 2pin Female LEMO 2B 2pin Male (R8 type) Name Type...
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BATTERY PACKS TECHNICAL REFERENCE MANUAL Name Description Supply Ground PowerIN/OUT connector: pin-out (2-pin LEMO female) Connector type (on the battery pack): EEG.2B.302.CLL Mating connector type (for the cable): FGG.2B.302.CYC* * more collets and bend reliefs for cable variant are available Important Supply and Ground are connected together for both connectors.
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BATTERY PACKS TECHNICAL REFERENCE MANUAL 4.3.3. Power OUT connectors Name Description Supply Ground Power out connector: pin-out (2-pin LEMO female) Connector type (on the battery pack): EEG.1B.302.CLL Mating connector type (for the cable): FGG.1B.302.CLA* * more collets and bend reliefs for cable variant are available Name Description Supply...
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BATTERY PACKS TECHNICAL REFERENCE MANUAL 4.3.4. CAN connector Name CAN +5 V (isolated, 100 mA, polyfuse and RP diode) CAN LOW (isolated) (Power OUT GND) Not connected Not connected CAN connector (DSUB-9 male) CAN GND (isolated) CAN HIGH (isolated) Remote-ON +5 V ( 100 mA, polyfuse and RP diode) Important...
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BATTERY PACKS TECHNICAL REFERENCE MANUAL 4.3.5. BP4i Daisy chain connection Warning Power off all instruments and battery packs before making and changing connections. Important Please follow the connection diagram below. Note that Inputs and Outputs are in parallel. Output capabilities will increase with daisy chain connection. Input power supply requirements also double.
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BATTERY PACKS TECHNICAL REFERENCE MANUAL DS-BP4i daisy chain : Not recommended : Series Input & Output Caution Above connection is not recommended. Due to efficiency losses input charging power is increased, autonomy and capacity is decreased. Output power is limited to a single device. Bottom BP will be discharged first and will be charging the top device and providing power to instruments.
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BATTERY PACKS TECHNICAL REFERENCE MANUAL 4.3.6. Scope of supply Short name Name Quantity CABLE-USBASmini-USBBS-1m USB AMS - Mini USB BMS 1m USB AMS-BMS 1m L2B2f-OPEN-5m DC power cable with 2pin LEMO with open end L2B2m-L2B2f-0.4m Power supply daisy chain cable, LEMO 2pin, R8 to DS-BP4i L2B2m-L2B3f-0.4m Power supply daisy chain cable, LEMO 2pin to 3pin,...
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This symbol indicates that this system complies with the European Union’s requirements according to Directive 2002/96/EC on waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE). Please find further information about recycling on the Dewesoft web site www.dewesoft.com Restriction of Hazardous Substances This product has been classified as Monitoring and Control equipment and is outside the...
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REMOVE POWER and do not use the product until the safe operation can be verified by service-trained personnel. If necessary, return the product to Dewesoft sales and service office for service and repair to ensure that safety features are maintained.
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BATTERY PACKS TECHNICAL REFERENCE MANUAL Lithium ion batteries are classified as not hazardous when used according to the ● recommendations of the manufacturer described in Battery Safety Data Sheet, which is available for download from this link. Do not switch on the system after transporting it from a cold into a warm room and vice versa. ●...
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BATTERY PACKS TECHNICAL REFERENCE MANUAL Documentation version history Version Date Notes V23-1 27.09.2023 First version of the manual, content is as in the previous Accessories manual Added information on discharge Added information of mechanical (in)compatibility of newer and older batteries V23-1 36/36...
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