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Vertiv Alber Cellcorder CRT-400 User Manual (210 pages)
Battery Analysis System
Brand:
Vertiv
| Category:
Analytical Instruments
| Size: 10.03 MB
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
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Table of Figures
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1 General Product Description
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Safety Information
20
If Questions Come up
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System Requirements
20
Helpful Reading
21
2 Bas Software Installation
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Insert BAS Installation CD into PC
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Figure 1. Insert CD
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PDF File Program
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Figure 2. Start|Run
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Figure 3. Installing When CD Does Not Auto Start
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Figure 4. BAS Icon
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Figure 5. Installing the PDF Writer
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Infrared IR Communication Driver
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Figure 6. Postscript Interpreter Installation
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Figure 7. IR Driver Install Window
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Determine Com Port for IR Communication Driver
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Figure 8. Select Com Port for IR Communication
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Figure 9. Install IR Driver
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3 Start the Battery Analysis Software Bas Program
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Figure 10. Install IR Driver Later
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Figure 11. BAS Desktop Icon
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Understanding the Main Menu Functions
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Figure 12. BAS Main Window Explained
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Figure 13. Main Menu Toolbar; File, Analysis, Reports, Device, Help
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Figure 14. File Drop down Menu
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Figure 15. Analysis Data Set|Detail| Comparison
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Figure 16. Reports Data Set|Detail| Comparison| Threshholds
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Figure 17. Device|Cellcorder| Hydrometer| Communications
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Figure 18. Analysis Trend|Cells|Cell Averages
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Figure 19. Reports Trend|Cells|Cell Averages
27
Figure 20. Help
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Main Menu File|Item
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Toolbar
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Toolbar Buttons Explanation
28
Figure 21. Cursor over Toolbar Button with Message
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Figure 22. Toolbar
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Comments
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Figure 23. File|Properties
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Figure 24. File|Properties|Comments Tab
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Figure 25. File|Properties|Comments
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Figure 26. File |Preferences
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Figure 27. Preferences
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Status
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File Types
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Figure 28. Status Bar
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Figure 29. Status Bar - Modified - Indicates File Has Been Changed
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Make Backup Copy of Sample Data
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Setting Preferences
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Figure 30. File|Preferences
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Figure 31. Preferences
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Figure 32. File|Preferences|Comments Area
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Figure 33. File New ADF Window
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Figure 34. Cell Data Pop-Up Window
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Figure 35. File Import Wizard
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Communication Setting: Default COM Port
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Figure 36. Select Cellcorder Window
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Figure 37. Device|Communications
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Figure 38. Communication Settings
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Quick-Check COM Ports PC/BAS
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Figure 39. Choose Another Communications Port
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Figure 40. My Computer|Properties
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Figure 41. System Properties|Hardware
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Figure 42. System Properties|Hardware|Device Manager
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Figure 43. Ports (COM & LPT)
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4 The Important Configuration File Editor
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Figure 44. BAS Desktop Icon
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Figure 45. Configure COM Port BAS
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Figure 46. Configure Appropriate COM Port
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Multiple Sites - IMPORTANT
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Figure 47. BAS Desktop Icon
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Figure 48. File|Configuration Editor
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General Tab - Configuration Editor
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Figure 49. Configuration Editor
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Figure 50. Configuration Editor|File|New| Save|Import|Exit
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Figure 51. Error Message
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Figure 52. Configuration Editor|Edit|Delete|Sort
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Figure 53. Configuration Editor
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Model Number/Browse/Battery List Editor Window
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Figure 54. Battery List Editor
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Figure 55. Import from Another Battery List File
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Figure 56. Helpful Battlist.blf
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Figure 57. Www.alber.com Baseline Resistance Data/Battlist.blf
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Figure 58. BLF on the Website
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Figure 59. File Download BLF
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Figure 60. C:\Program Files\Alber\Alber Battery Analysis
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Figure 61. Imported Battlist.blf
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Figure 62. File| New Battery
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Figure 63. Battery List Editor New Battery
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Threshold Tab - Configuration Editor
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Figure 64. Threshold Tab
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Figure 65. File|Properties
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Figure 66. File|Properties|General Tab|Temp. Scale
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Type Tab - Configuration Editor
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Amp Hour Rating
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Single Testing
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Figure 67. Configuration Editor Type Tab
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Dual Testing
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Triple Testing
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Quad Testing
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Combined Testing
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Computed Testing
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Figure 68. Saving the CCF
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The Basics of the Adf: Accumulated Data File
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Create a New ADF
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Figure 69. BAS Desktop Icon
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Figure 70. File|Preferences
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Figure 71. New File Dialog under File|Preferences
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Figure 72. File|New
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Figure 73. New ADF
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Figure 74. General Battery Information Window
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Figure 75. Open CDF
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Figure 76. File| Properties
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Open|Reopen an ADF for CRT Data
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Figure 77. File|Properties|General
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Figure 78. File Open ADF
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Figure 79. Open an ADF File
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6 File Properties - Editing Battery Data in the Adf
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Figure 80. File Reopen Existing ADF
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Figure 81. File Open ADF
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General Tab
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Figure 82. File|Properties
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Figure 83. File Properties Window |General Tab
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Details Tab
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Figure 84. File|Properties|Details
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Right-Click|Show Threshold Colors
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Figure 85. Right Click on Details List
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Figure 86. Show Threshold Colors
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Right-Click|Set Thresholds
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Figure 87. Set Thresholds
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Figure 88. Set Thresholds|Voltage
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Figure 89. Voltage Display Properties|Threshold
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Figure 90. Voltage Display Properties|Manual Scale
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Figure 91. Example Show Threshold Colors Voltage
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Figure 92. Set Thresholds|Internal Res
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Figure 93. Internal Resistance Display Properties|Threshold
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Figure 94. Internal Resistance Display Properties|Manual Scale
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Figure 95. Example 2
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Figure 96. Set Thresholds|Intercell Res R1
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Choosing a Data Set
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Figure 97. Intercell R1 Display Properties|Threshold
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Figure 98. Intercell R1 Display Properties|Manual Scale
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Figure 99. Choose Data Set/Read Date
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Changing the Read Date
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Editing Cell Data
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Figure 100. Right-Click|Modify Read Date
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Figure 101. Edit Cell Data Value in File Properties Details Tab - Bottom Window in
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Figure 102. Right-Click Edit
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Figure 103. Cell Data Grid Editor Changes
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Configuring Detail Threshold Colors
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Intertier Tab
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Figure 104. Intertier Tab|File Properties
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Figure 105. File Properties|Intertier Tab
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Figure 106. Configuration Wizard|Intertier Tab|File Properties Window
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Comments Tab
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Figure 107. File Properties|Comments Tab
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Figure 108. Select a New Read Date
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Create and Use a Template
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Figure 109. File Properties|Comments Tab Begin Typing
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Figure 110. Warning to Confirm Comments Template
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Read Date
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Create a New Comment for a Read Date
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Figure 111. Input Template Name
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6.1.10 Delete a Template Name
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6.1.11 Delete Comments
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Figure 112. Use Template Delete Key
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User-Defined Tab - Properties
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6.1.12 Create a New User-Defined Field
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6.1.13 Delete a User-Defined Field
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Figure 113. File Properties|User-Defined Tab
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6.1.14 Create New Fields for a Read Date
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6.1.15 Save as a New Field Template
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Figure 114. Select a New Read Date
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7 Specific Methods of Creating Adfs
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Download a New Data Set from CRT *(.CDF) Via IR
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Figure 115. New ADF
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Figure 116. BAS Desktop Icon
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Figure 117. Create New ADF
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Figure 118. File New
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Figure 119. New ADF Window
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Figure 120. General Battery Information
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Figure 121. Multi-String Information in the General Battery Information Window
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Figure 122. Select Cellcorder
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Figure 123. Do Not Display Cellcorder Screen
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Figure 124. File Open ADF
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Figure 125. Align IR Ports
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Figure 126. Capture
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Figure 127. Battery Data Capture Create New/Open by Name
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Figure 128. CRT Battery Data Capture
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Figure 129. CRT Interface Data Capture/Downloading Data
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Download a New Data Set from CRT *(.CDF) Via Bluetooth
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Figure 130. Data Transfer Completed
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Bluetooth Pair/Connect PC/CRT
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Figure 131. Laptop
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Figure 132. BAS Desktop Icon
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Figure 133. My Bluetooth Places Icon
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Figure 134. My Bluetooth Places\Entire Bluetooth Neighborhood Window Initial Pairing Bluetooth/Pc
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Figure 135. CRT
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Figure 136. Initializing Please Wait (CRT)
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Figure 137. Wait for Data Transfer Need Better Graphic
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Figure 138. Search for Devices in Range
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Figure 139. Pair Device
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Figure 140. Bluetooth Security Code for Cellcorder Device
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Figure 141. Paired Cellcorder and PC
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Figure 142. Bluetooth Connect
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Figure 143. Record the Bluetooth Serial Port COM
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Figure 144. Communications Button/Com Port
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Begin Battery Data Capture Via Bluetooth
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Figure 145. Serial Port COM
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Figure 146. CRT
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Figure 147. Cellcorder Interface Button
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Figure 148. Select Cellcorder
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Figure 149. Battery Data Capture
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Figure 150. Warning Regarding Blank Fields
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Figure 151. Instructions for CRT
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Figure 152. CRT
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Figure 153. Initializing Please Wait CRT
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Figure 154. Wait for Data Transfer
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Figure 155. Instructions for CRT
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Figure 156. CRT Interface Capture
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Figure 157. Cellcorder Battery Data Capture
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Figure 158. Warning
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Figure 159. Transferring Data
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Capture Hydrometer Data
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Figure 160. Create New ADF
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Figure 161. File New
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Figure 162. New ADF Window from Hydrometer Data Logger
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Figure 163. File Open ADF
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Figure 164. Open ADF Window
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Open|Reopen an ADF for Hydrometer Data
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Figure 165. File Reopen Existing ADF
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Figure 166. General Battery Information
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Figure 167. Instructions for Hydrometer Data Transfer
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Figure 168. IR Bottom of Data Logger
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Figure 169. Hydrometer Data Logger Interface Shows Communications: Downloading
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Figure 170. Successful IR Download
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Figure 171. Capture Hydrometer Data
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Hydrometer Data Logger Interface
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Figure 172. Data Logger Front View
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Figure 173. Now Click Continue
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Transfer Data Via RS-232 Port|Cable
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Figure 174. Hydrometer Interface
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Capture Data Via IR
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Figure 175. Hydrometer Data Logger Interface
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Figure 176. Data Logger Front View
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Figure 177. Instructions for Hydrometer
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Figure 178. Battery Data Capture Window
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Figure 179. Hydrometer Interface
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Import from DOS-DAT File
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Figure 180. Create New ADF
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Figure 181. File New
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Figure 182. New ADF Window from Cellcorder Data File
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Figure 183. General Battery Information
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Figure 184. Select Cellcorder
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Figure 185. File Import Wizard
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Figure 186. File Import Wizard Step 1. DOS Data File Window
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Figure 187. Step 2. Browse for DOS *.Dat File
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Figure 188. Navigate to DOS *.Dat Files
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Figure 189. Open DOS File
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Figure 190. Step 2. DOS *.Dat Import
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Figure 191. Step 3. Finish DOS File Import
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Figure 192. File Reopen Existing ADF
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Figure 193. USB Flash Hard Drive Inserted into CRT
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Figure 194. USB Flash Hard Drive Inserted into PC
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Open CRT Data (*.CDF) File on USB Device
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Figure 195. BAS Desktop Icon
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Figure 196. File|Open|Cdf
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Figure 197. Removable Disk: USB Device
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Figure 198. Removable Disk: USB Device
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Figure 199. Open a CDF from the USB Device
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Figure 200. Configuration Information to be Imported
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Create an ADF Manually
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Figure 201. Confirmation Import CDF| Create New|Import to Existing
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Figure 202. Import File Confirmation
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Figure 203. File New Button
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Figure 204. File|New
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Figure 205. New Adf|Manual Data Set
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Figure 206. General Battery Information
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Figure 207. Read Date
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Figure 208. File Properties Details
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Figure 209. Cell Data Grid Editor
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Figure 210. File Properties Details Tab
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Figure 211. File Properties Details Cell|Right Click Functionality
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Figure 212. Save ADF
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Figure 213. File Properties|Details|New Data Set
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Figure 214. New Data Set Read Date Window
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Figure 215. File Properties|Delete Data Set
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Figure 216. Warning Ask for Confirmation on Delete
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File Search Tool: Search for Files
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File Name Tab
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Figure 217. File|Search
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Figure 218. File Search Tool Window| File Name Tab
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Figure 219. File Search Tool
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Figure 220. Search|Look in
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Figure 221. Browse
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Buttons|Tabs Explained
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Figure 222. ADF Parameters & User Defined Tabs
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Description Tab
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Dates Tab - Install Date, Read Date
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Figure 223. File Search|Description Tab
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Parameters Tab (ADF Files Only)
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Figure 224. File Search|Dates Tab|Install|Read
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Figure 225. File Search|Parameters Tab
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Figure 226. Parameter Search Criteria
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User-Defined Window - Search
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Figure 227. User-Defined Search Window
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9 Managing Battery Data Files/Adf
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Figure 228. File Search Report Setup
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Figure 229. File Extract or File Merge
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Saving Battery Files
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Figure 230. Save the Current File
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Figure 231. File Save/Save as
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Figure 232. Status = Modified ADF
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Figure 233. Directory Structure
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Extracting Data Sets
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Figure 234. File Extract
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Figure 235. Extract Data Window
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Figure 236. Scratch File
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Figure 237. Extract Data to Existing ADF
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Figure 238. Warning Window Duplicate Date Options
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Figure 239. Extract Data Set Comments Destination File
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Merging Data Sets
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Figure 240. File Merge
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Figure 241. File to Merge Data from
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Figure 242. Merge File Query Duplicate Read Date
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10 Data Analysis - Viewing Data and Graphs
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Figure 243. Main Menu > Analysis|Data Set|Detail
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Figure 244. Select Strings
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Figure 245. Undo Zoom
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Display Cell Data Within a Bar Graph
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Figure 246. Data Set Detail Graph
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Figure 247. Graph Bar|Cell Data
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Graph Menus Explained
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Figure 248. Graph Bar|Cell Data Bold Value Explained
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Figure 249. Graph Menus
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10.1.1 Graph or Table
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10.1.2 Point Labels
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10.1.3 Point Frequency
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10.1.4 Shadows
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10.1.5 Titles
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10.1.6 Maximize
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10.1.7 Zoom and Undo Zoom
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Print the Graph
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10.1.8 Print
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10.1.9 Export
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Exit
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Parameters Menu Explained
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Trend
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Figure 250. Parameters Menu
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Figure 251. Main Toolbar|View Battery Cell Trend Graphs
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Comparison
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Edit
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Figure 252. Main Menu|Analysis|Trend
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Figure 253. Parameters|Comparison
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Figure 254. Parameters|Edit
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Figure 255. Cell Data Editor
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Thresholds
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Figure 256. Parameters|Thresholds
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Figure 257. Parameters|Thresholds
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Figure 258. Display Properties
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10.1.14.1 Setting Threshold Levels/Color Indicators
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Figure 259. Threshold Colors for Bar Graphs
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10.1.14.2 Setting Parameters|Thresholds|Scale
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Figure 260. Parameters|Thresholds|Scale
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Subsets
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Figure 261. Voltage Only Subset
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Figure 262. Graph with Voltage Only Subset Chosen
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Figure 263. All Subsets Chosen
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Figure 264. Graph with All Subsets Chosen
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Comparison Graph Display
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Figure 265. View Battery Data Set Graphs
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Figure 266. Parameters|Comparison
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Figure 267. Data Set Read Date for Comparison Graph
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Figure 268. Graph|Set as Reference
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Figure 269. Select Date to Compare with Reference Data Set
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Figure 270. Comparison Graph Example
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Figure 271. Comparison Data Set Graph Example 3/14/2003
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Figure 272. Reference Data Set Example 10/04/1996
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Trending a Parameter over Time
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Figure 273. Open File with Multiple Data Sets
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Figure 274. View Graph
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Figure 275. Click Cell in Graph
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Figure 276. Parameters|Trend|Cells
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Figure 277. Select Parameters
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Figure 278. Data Subset Internal Resistance Only
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Figure 279. Clearing Selected Subsets
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Figure 280. Cell 52 from the Sample File Demo-60 Cell Hydro Plant Battery
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Trending a Parameter Average over Time
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Figure 281. Open File with Multiple Data Sets
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Figure 282. View Graph
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Figure 283. Click Cell in Graph
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Figure 284. Parameters|Trend|Cell Averages
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Figure 285. Battery Cell Averages Trend Graph
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Figure 286. Cell Average Trend Data
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11 Generating Reports: Five Report Types
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Figure 287. Main Menu|Reports|Data Set
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Figure 288. Main Menu|Trend
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Figure 289. Main Toolbar|Create a Dataset Detail Report
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Figure 290. Buttons at Top of Reports
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Each Report Type Has Five Setup Tabs
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Figure 291. Save Report as Text
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Figure 292. Reports and Report Setup Tabs
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11.1.1 Data Sets Tab
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11.1.2 Strings|Cells Tab
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11.1.3 Graphs and Tables Tab for All Reports but Threshold
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Figure 293. File|Properties
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11.1.4 Reports|Data Set|Thresholds Graphs and Tables Tab
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11.1.5 User Defined Tab
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11.1.6 Other Options Tab All Reports
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11 Generating Reports: Five Report Types
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Detail Report
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Figure 294. Reports|Data Set|Detail
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Figure 295. Data Sets Tab
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Figure 296. Strings/Cells Tab
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Figure 297. Graphs and Tables Tab
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Figure 298. User Defined Fields to be Included
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Figure 299. File| Properties|User Defined Tab/Field Name/Contents
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Figure 300. Other Options Tab
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Figure 301. Data Set Detail Report Examples
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Comparison Report
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Figure 302. Data Set Graph on Detail Report
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Figure 303. Reports|Data Set|Comparison
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Figure 304. Select Reference Data Set and Comparison Data Sets
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Figure 305. Select Strings for the Comparison Report
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Figure 306. Comparison Report Setup Graphs and Tables Tab
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Figure 307. User Defined Tab in Comparison Report Setup
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Figure 308. Other Options Tab Comparison Report Setup Window
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Figure 309. Data Set Comparison Report/Graph Examples
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Threshold Deviation Report
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Figure 310. Other Options Tab Comparison Report Setup Window
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Figure 311. Threshold Report Setup Choose Data Sets
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Figure 312. Select Strings for Threshold Report
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Figure 313. Threshold Report Graphs and Tables Tab
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Figure 314. User Defined Fields
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Figure 315. Other Options Tab for the Threshold Report
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Figure 316. Threshold Report with Graphs Example
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Cell Trend Report
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Figure 317. Reports|Trend|Cells
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Figure 318. Reports|Trend|Cells|Data Sets Tab
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Figure 319. Reports|Trend|Cells |String/Cells Tab = Multi String Left Unselected in
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Figure 320. Reports|Trend|Cells |String/Cells Tab = Multi String Selected in Properties157 Figure 321. Reports|Trend|Cells |Graphs and Tables Tab
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Figure 322. Reports|Trend| Cells|User Defined
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Figure 323. Reports|Trend|Cells|Other Options Tab
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Cell Averages Trend Report
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Figure 324. Battery Cell Trend Graph
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Figure 325. Reports|Trend|Cell Averages
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Figure 326. Reports|Trend|Cell Averages|Data Sets Tab
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Figure 327. Reports|Trend|Cell Averages|Strings/Cells Tab = Multi String in Properties Left Unselected
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Figure 328. Reports|Trend|Cell Averages|Strings/Cells Tab = Multi String in Properties Selected
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Figure 329. Reports|Trend|Cell Averages|Graphs and Tables Tab
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Figure 330. Reports|Trend|Cell Averages|User Defined Tab
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Figure 331. Reports|Trend|Cell Averages|Other Options Tab
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Figure 332. Cell Average Trend Report
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Print to PDF
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Figure 333. Cell Average Trend Graph
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Figure 334. User Defined Data and Other Options Information Can be Found at the
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Archive Reader
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Figure 335. Main Menu Reports|Load
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Figure 336. Start|Programs|Alber|Alber Battery Analysis| Archive Reader
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12 Exporting Graph Data: Options
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Figure 337. Graph Export Data
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Figure 338. Excel Export Option
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Microsoft Excel
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DOS DB File
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Others; Metafile, BMP, Text/Data Only
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Figure 339. DOS DB Export Option
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Figure 340. Other Graph Export Options
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Figure 341. Exporting String 1
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Exported Data's Destination
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12.1.1 Clipboard
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12.1.2 File
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12.1.3 Print Metafile Only Pr
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How Selecting a File Type Influences Output
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12.1.4 Metafile
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12.1.5 Bmp
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12.1.6 Text|Data
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Figure 342. File Type Export Outputs
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Figure 343. Graph Export Text/Data Only
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Figure 344. Export Text|Data Options
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12.1.6.1 Select Subsets and Points
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12.1.6.2 Export What
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12.1.6.3 Export Style
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Figure 345. Graph's Text Data Without Labels
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Figure 346. Graph's Text Data and Labels with y Axis Value Selected
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Figure 347. Graph's Data and Labels with Point Number, y Axis Value Selected
187
Figure 348. Tab Format
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Figure 349. Column Format
188
Figure 350. Table Subset by Point Format
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Figure 351. Table Point by Subset Format
188
13 CRT Data Backup
189
Memory Card Note
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14 Upgrading CRT Firmware
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Figure 352. Www.alber.com/Softwareupdates.htm
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Upgrade Via USB Device/Crt-400S
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Figure 353. System Is Ready
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Figure 354. System Is Ready
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Figure 355. Sytem Ready for Upgrade
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Upgrade Using the IR Port
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Figure 356. Preparing Memory for Memory
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Figure 357. File Transfer in Process
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Figure 358. Upgrade Successful
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Figure 359. Www.alber.com/Softwareupdates.htm
193
Figure 360. System Is Ready
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Figure 361. System Is Ready
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Figure 362. Sytem Ready for Upgrade
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Figure 363. Preparing Memory for Memory
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Figure 364. File Transfer in Process
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Figure 365. Communications Settings Com Port BAS Software
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Figure 366. BAS Software Program Select Cellcorder
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Figure 367. Bas/Instructions
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Figure 368. Align IR Ports
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Figure 369. BAS/CRT Interface Window
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Figure 370. Open *.UPG File
197
Figure 371. File Transfer in Process
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Figure 372. Upgrade Successful
197
Upgrade Via Memory Card/Crt-300S
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Capturing CLC-200 Battery Data
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Figure 373. BAS/CRT Interface Window
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15.1.1 a New ADF for CLC-200 Data
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15.1.2 Capturing CLC-200 Data
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CLC-200 Calibration Backup
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15.1.3 Backup Via Serial Cable
202
15.1.4 Restore Via Serial Cable
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Upgrading CLC-200 Firmware
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15.1.5 Upgrade Via Serial Cable
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16 Index
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Vertiv Alber Cellcorder CRT-400 User Manual (152 pages)
Brand:
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Table of Contents
Table of Contents
3
Safety Information
10
General
10
Document Symbols
10
Safety Symbols
11
Product Safety Practices
11
Preventive Maintenance
13
Visual Inspection
13
Cleaning System Components
13
Internal Component Replacement
13
Shipping, Storage, Normal Use Protection
13
Product Overview
14
BAS Software
14
Cellcorder Serial Number
14
Features
14
Figure 1 - Serial Number Location and Label
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Figure 2 - Cellcorder Right Panel Connector/Infrared
15
Figure 3 - Cellcorder Left Panel Connector/Test Lead and USB
16
Cellcorder CRT-400
18
Panel Controls and Indicators
21
Figure 4- CRT Front Panel Diagram Left
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Figure 5 - CRT Front Panel Diagram Right
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Figure 6 - Top Panel LED Indicators
23
Figure 7 - Keypad
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Figure 8 - Trans-Reflective LCD Display
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Figure 9 - Top Panel Controls, F1, F2, F3, and F4
25
Figure 10 - Back Panel/Telco/Reset Switch/Power
27
Specifications
28
Table 1 - Back Panel/Telco/Reset Switch/Power
29
Before Using the CRT-400
30
Highly Recommended Reading
30
Charging the Cellcorder Battery
30
Figure 11 - Green LED Charge Indicator
30
Test Lead Connection Practices
32
Understanding the USB Port and Flash Hard Drive
32
Figure 12 - USB Device
33
Figure 13 - My Computer/Eject
33
Figure 14 - Safely Remove Hardware Window
34
Figure 15 - Confirmation to Stop Hardware Device
34
Understanding Bluetooth
35
Getting Ready to Test Batteries with the CRT-400
36
Power
36
Basic Main Menu Functions
36
Figure 16 - CRT-400 Main Menu on LCD with F1, F2, F3 and F4 Buttons
36
Table 2 - Function Buttons
36
Figure 17 - CRT-400 F1, F2, F3 and F4 Buttons
37
Navigation
38
The Baseline Resistance Data File on USB
38
Insert the USB Device into the CRT
38
Figure 18 - CRT-400 Power and Arrow Buttons
38
How to Edit Items Within the Site Template
39
Figure 19 - CRT-400 with USB Flash Hard Drive
39
Figure 20 - CRT-400 Keypad Buttons
40
Figure 21 - CRT-400 Load Data Functions
40
Table 3 - CRT-400 Keypad Buttons
42
Deselecting a Site
43
Next Steps, Battery Selection
43
Figure 22 - Deselecting a Site
43
Figure 23 - CRT Set up
44
Figure 24 - CRT Test Mode
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Taking Float Voltage Readings First
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Figure 25 - Connect Voltage Test Leads
46
Figure 26 - CRT - Test Mode
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F4/Done Voltage Testing
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Stored in Memory Explained
47
Figure 27 - Placement of Probes on Cells
47
Resume Testing Explained
48
Setting up to Take Resistance Readings
49
Figure 28 - Resistance Test Lead Assembly Clamps
49
Figure 29 - Insert Resistance Test Leads Left Side CRT
49
Figure 30 - CRT-Test Mode/F1
50
Check/Set Amp Hours
51
Set Intercell Connections
51
Figure 31 - Quad Testing
52
Taking Resistance Readings
53
Resistance Readings
53
Figure 32 - CRT-Test Mode/F1
53
Connecting Resistance Test Leads
54
Connection for Single Intercell Connectors
54
Figure 33 - Single Intercell Connectors
54
Connection for Dual Post Cells - Example One
55
Figure 34 - Connections for Dual Post Cells - Example One
55
Connection for Dual Post Cells - Example Two
56
Figure 35 - Connections for Dual Post Cells - Example Two
56
Connections for Triple Post Cells
57
Figure 36 - Connections for Trip Post Cells - One
57
Figure 37 - Connections for Trip Post Cells - Two
57
Performing a Resistance Test
58
Figure 38 - Connections for Trip Post Cells - Three
58
Moving Probes from Cell to Cell
59
When no Float Voltages Exist
60
Understanding Voltage Skewing Effect
61
Using the CRT-400 as a Digital Voltmeter
62
Figure 39 - CRT-Test Mode/F1
62
The Hydrometer and the Data Logger
63
Figure 40 - Hydrometer, Data Logger, PC, CRT, USB Interaction
63
Setting up the CRT for Hydrometer Usage
64
Figure 41 - CRT-CRT Setup/F4
64
Taking Readings with the Hydrometer
66
Figure 43 - CRT-Main Menu/Load Data/F3
66
Transferring Hydrometer Data to Computer
68
Figure 44 - Data Logger
68
Setting up the CRT
69
Figure 45 - CRT-Main Menu with F Buttons for CRT Setup/F4
69
Selecting a Battery
70
Reading USB
70
Selecting a Manufacturer
70
Selecting a Model
70
Figure 46 - CRT- Setup/Bat. Select-F4
70
Setting Thresholds
71
Setting Thresholds Without a Site File
72
Clearing Memory
74
Figure 48 - CRT Setup/Clear Memory or F4/F3
75
Displaying Additional Functions
76
Figure 49 - CRT Setup/Display Functions
76
Sound Adjustment
77
Frequency
77
Figure 50 - CRT Sound Adjustment
77
Figure 51 - CRT AC Line Frequency 50/60 Hz
77
Adjusting Date and Time
78
Reserved
78
Setting up Bluetooth Wireless Communication
78
Figure 52 - CRT Time and Date
78
Setting up and Editing a Site Template
85
Figure 53 - CRT Load Data Main Menu
85
Table 4 - Editing a Site Template
87
Figure 54 - CRT Load Data Main Menu
88
Figure 55 - CRT Clear/F3/Deselect a Site
89
Figure 56 - CRT Main Menu on Lcd/Load Data
90
Figure 57 - CRT Main Menu on Lcd/Load Data
91
Figure 58 - CRT Main Menu on Lcd/Load Data
92
Figure 59 - CRT Main Menu on LCD/LOAD DATA
96
Working with Files
98
Saving Readings and Files to the USB Flash Hard Drive
98
File Types Located on the USB Flash Hard Drive
99
Figure 60 - Www.vertivco.com/Baseline Resistance Data
101
Figure 61 - Snapshot Baseline Resistance Data
101
Figure 62 - File Download Window
102
Figure 63 - Saving BLF File
102
Figure 64 - My Computer ICON
103
Figure 65 - My Computer/Eject
103
Figure 66 - Safely Remove Hardware Window
104
Figure 67 - Confirmation to Stop Hardware Device
104
Figure 68 - Safe to Remove Hardware Device
104
Figure 69 - CRT Main Menu on Lcd/Load Data
105
Appending to an Existing File
106
Storing Data for Multiple Strings
108
Deleting a File from the USB Flash Hard Drive
108
Figure 70 - CRT Main Menu on Lcd/Load Data
108
Sending Readings Via IR
109
Figure 71 - BAS Software Program Select Cellcorder
110
Figure 72 - BAS/CRT Interface Window
111
Figure 73 - Bas/Battery Data Capture Open or Create New File
111
Figure 74 - Bas/Cellcorder Battery Data Capture
111
Sending Readings Via Bluetooth Wireless
112
Figure 75 - BAS/CRT Interface Data Transfer Completed
112
Figure 76 - BAS Software Program Select Cellcorder
113
Figure 77 - BAS/CRT Interface Window
113
Figure 78 - Bas/Battery Data Capture Open or Create New File
114
Figure 79 - Bas/Cellcorder Battery Data Capture
114
Figure 80 - BAS/CRT Interface Data Transfer Completed
115
Viewing Results
117
Viewing Status
117
Viewing the Overall Voltage Data
117
Figure 81 - View Results/F2-Faults/F3
118
Using Diagnostics
120
Testing Keypad
120
A/D Linearity
122
Utilizing CRT-400 Service Menu
124
Entering the Password
124
Changing the Password
126
Error Codes
127
Battery Maintenance Schedule
127
Table 5 - Battery Maintenance Schedule
127
Upgrading Firmware
128
Figure 82 - Communications Settings Com Port BAS Software
130
Figure 83 - BAS Software Program Select Cellcorder
130
Figure 84 - BAS/CRT Interface
131
Figure 85 - BAS/CRT Interface Window
132
Application Note CC-001
133
Figure 86 - Valve Regulated and Vented Cells
133
Figure 87 - Classical Cell Model
134
Figure 88 - Internal Resistance Model
135
Figure 89 - Capacity and Internal Resistance Ratio
136
Figure 90 - Typical Discharge Curve of a 100% Capacity Cell
136
Figure 91 - Typical Discharge Curve with Metallic Resistance Problem
137
Figure 92 - Typical Discharge Curve with a Cell with an Electrochemical Resistance Problem
138
Figure 93 - Normalized Internal Resistance Vs. Temperature
139
Figure 94 - Measuring Internal Resistance
140
Application Note CC-002-A
145
Figure 95 - Single Interconnections
146
Figure 96 - Contacting Tips to Posts (Fig. 2A and Fig. 2B)
146
Figure 97 - (Figure 3A and 3B) Connections for Dual Posts
147
Figure 98 - (Figure 4) Connections for Triple Posts
148
Figure 99 - (Fig 5) Connections for Triple Posts
148
Cellcorder Connection Options
149
Figure 100 - CRT-400 Cellcorder Connection Options
149
Cellcorder Jaw Options
150
Figure 101 - CRT-400 Cellcorder Jaw Options
150
Index
151
Vertiv Alber Cellcorder CRT-400 Previewer User's Manual (62 pages)
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| Category:
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| Size: 2.37 MB
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
5
1 General Product Description
9
Safety Information
9
If Questions Come up
9
System Requirements
9
Helpful Reading
10
2 Bas Software Installation with Crt Previewer
10
Insert Bas/Previewer Installation CD into PC
11
PDF File Program
11
Figure 1. Insert CD
11
Figure 2. Start|Run
11
Figure 3. Installing When CD Does Not Auto Start
11
Figure 4. Previewer Icon
11
Infrared IR Communication Driver BAS USAGE ONLY
12
Figure 5. Installing the PDF Writer
12
Figure 6. Postscript Interpreter Installation
12
Determine COM Port for IR BAS USAGE ONLY
13
Figure 7. IR Driver Install Window
13
Figure 8. Select COM Port for IR Communication BAS USAGE ONLY
13
Figure 9. Install IR Driver/Bas USAGE ONLY
14
3 Start Previewer Software
15
Explanation of File Types
15
Figure 10. Install IR Driver Later/Bas USAGE ONLY
15
Figure 11. Start|Programs|Vertivco|Vertivco Battery Analysis| CRT Previewer
15
Make Backup Copy of Sample Data
16
Understanding the Main Menu Functions
16
Figure 12. Main Menu; File, Graph & Help
16
Figure 13. Main Menu File
17
Figure 14. Main Menu Help
17
Figure 15. Main Menu Graph
17
Figure 16. File Menu
18
File
18
Figure 17. Main Menu Graph
19
Figure 18. Return to Previous Graph View Esc Key
19
Graph
19
Figure 19. Main Menu Help
20
Figure 20. Help on Help Window and Explanation
20
Figure 21. Help about
20
Help
20
Toolbar
21
Previewer Tabs
21
General
21
Figure 22. Toolbar
21
Figure 23. General Tab
22
Tabular Data
23
Figure 24. Tabular Data Tab
24
Figure 25. Tabular Data Sort Ascending
25
Figure 26. Tabular Data Sort Descending
25
Graph
26
Figure 27. Cell Data Editor
26
Figure 28. Graph Tab
27
Intertier
28
Figure 29. Select Parameter
28
Figure 30. Cell Data Box
28
Figure 31. Intertier Tab
29
Comments
31
4 The Important Configuration File Editor: Ccf
31
Figure 32. Comments Tab
31
Multiple Sites - IMPORTANT
32
Figure 33. Previewer Icon
32
Figure 34. File|Configuration Editor
32
General Tab - Configuration File Editor CFE
33
Figure 35. Configuration Editor
33
Figure 36. Configuration Editor|File|New| Save|Import|Exit
35
Figure 37. Error Message
35
Figure 38. Configuration Editor|Edit|Delete|Sort
35
Figure 39. Configuration File Editor
36
Model Number/Browse/Battery List Editor Window
36
Figure 40. Battery List Editor
37
Figure 42. Helpful Battlist.blf
38
Figure 44. BLF on the Website
39
Figure 45. File Download BLF
40
Figure 47. Imported Battlist.blf
41
Figure 49. Battery List Editor New Battery
42
Threshold Tab - Configuration Editor
43
Amp Hour Rating
44
Single Testing
44
Test Mode Tab - Configuration Editor
44
Combined Testing
45
Computed Testing
45
Dual Testing
45
Quad Testing
45
Triple Testing
45
5 Begin - Open a *.Cdf or View Crt Battery Data
46
To Save Readings/Files (from CRT Manual)
47
Figure 57. File|Open
48
Memory Card Note
49
6 Generating Reports
50
Setting Report Options
50
7 Exporting Data
51
Export File Type
52
Export Destination
52
Figure 63. Export Text
53
8 Creating a Data Set
55
9 Crt Calibration Backup
55
10 Crt Calibration Backup
56
11 Upgrade CRT Firmware
58
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