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APPENDIX A: TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

AVTM246004 BITE 2/2P Rev 4 July 2011

Fuses

Function

Location

Type

Primary

Double Pole

J1 Connector Panel

T, 2 A, 250 V

5 mm x 20 mm

Secondary

Double Pole

Internal XF1, XF2

ATM 15, 600 V

10.3 mm x 38.1 mm

Leads
Double Pole

Source Leads

ATM 15, 600 V
10.3 mm x 38.1 mm

Mechanical

Dimensions

BITE 2
Transmitter
Enclosure

14 x 10.5 x 6.5 in. (L x W x D)

(36 x 27 x 16 cm)

BITE 2P
Transmitter
Enclosure

18.5 x 14.6 x 7.5 in. (L x W x D)
(47 x 37 x 19 cm)

Receiver
Enclosure

7.25 x 11.25 x 2 in. (irregular shape)

BITE 2P instrument includes
standard accessories.

Weight (Total)

BITE 2 Transmitter:

18 lb. (8.2 kg)

BITE 2P Transmitter Only

29 lb. (13 kg)

Receiver:

1.6 lb. (0.72 kg)

Receiver Display

Digital LCD meter, 5 x 7 dot matrix, 2-line z 16 character,
electroluminescent backlighting,

2.19 in. (55.7 mm) x 0.43 in. (11 mm) viewing area,
displays measured parameters in dark numbers on an
electroluminescent background. Contrast adjustable from
menu selection

Commercial temperature and humidity ranges for the
LCD will limit the useful measurement environment.

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Page 1: ...es AVO Link Addendum BITE 2 Catalog No 246002B BITE 2P Catalog No 246004 HIGH VOLTAGE EQUIPMENT Read this entire manual before operating APARATO DE ALTO VOLTAJE Ante de operar este producto lea este m...

Page 2: ...BITE 2 and BITE 2P Battery Impedance Test Equipment Instruction Manual www GlobalTestSupply com Find Quality Products Online at sales GlobalTestSupply com...

Page 3: ...ited to replacing or repairing at our option defective equipment Equipment returned to the factory for repair must be shipped prepaid and insured Contact your MEGGER representative for instructions an...

Page 4: ...ee Scanning Test Information with the Wand Optional 30 If You Do Not Want to Scan Information Using the Wand 30 If You Want to Scan Information Using the Wand 30 Step Four Setting Baseline Warning and...

Page 5: ...8 Selecting the Receiver Language 69 Setting the Receiver Clock 69 Selecting the Line Frequency 71 MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING 73 Overview 73 Cleaning and Inspecting the BITE 2 and BITE 2P 74 Char...

Page 6: ...information 31 Figure 4 4 Receiver controls connectors and indicators 35 Figure 4 5 BITE 2 2P transmitter connected to the battery 36 Figure 4 6 Receiver and potential probe positioned on top of batte...

Page 7: ...sting instruments used to evaluate the condition of stationary battery strings They measure the complete electrical path of the battery internal ac impedance of each cell jar in the string dc terminal...

Page 8: ...l factors influence an impedance value for instance the size and type of cell ambient and electrolyte temperature and state of charge Therefore to determine the impedance of a healthy cell the operato...

Page 9: ...E 2 2P tests many system types including telecommunications substations UPS systems electrical power substations railroad signals and communications motive power batteries aircraft power supplies mari...

Page 10: ...on the LCD of the receiver This feature provides resistance measurements in the same ranges as the cell module impedance Total current is monitored with each impedance measurement to compute both cel...

Page 11: ...e 1 1 BITE 2 instrument The BITE 2P instrument is shown in Figure 1 2 The BITE 2P includes the following components and accessories transmitter with built in printer and receiver battery charger recei...

Page 12: ...gure 1 2 BITE 2P instrument Safety First Be sure to read the safety information in Chapter 2 thoroughly and observe all safety precautions and recommendations www GlobalTestSupply com Find Quality Pro...

Page 13: ...possible damage to equipment G CAUTION Never allow water to enter the case of the BITE 2 2P Warnings alert you to conditions that are potentially hazardous to people F WARNING Always power off and di...

Page 14: ...esponsibility for his or her own safety Any work on batteries is hazardous and requires constant attention to safety You should guard particularly against the possibility of acid spills explosion and...

Page 15: ...atteries A properly vented battery environment is considered safe but it is the responsibility of the operator to verify conditions before using the BITE 2 2P Wear protective clothing and eye protecti...

Page 16: ...serting the plug Depending on whether the test set is supplied with a black white and green input supply cord or a brown blue and green yellow supply cord the black or brown cord lead must be connecte...

Page 17: ...tions and functions of the controls connectors indicators and menus for the BITE 2 BITE 2P transmitter and receiver The first section covers the BITE 2 transmitter the second covers the BITE 2P transm...

Page 18: ...to turn the transmitter on and off The power switch is marked with for ON and O for OFF Current On Off Switch The current on off switch is pressed to start or stop the flow of the test current to the...

Page 19: ...han 275 V dc The READY light will go out and the current flow to the battery will stop when an over voltage condition occurs Transmitter Connector Panel Power module The transmitter power module compr...

Page 20: ...sed to turn the transmitter on and off The power switch is marked with a for ON and an O for OFF Current On Off Switch The current on off switch is pressed to start or stop the flow of the test curren...

Page 21: ...will blow fuses F1 Fuse carrier voltage selector The fuse carrier is removed as needed to replace fuses To change selected voltage open fuse cover using small blade screwdriver or similar tool Pull vo...

Page 22: ...iver However it is important to note that this switch does not power off the receiver You must choose POWER DOWN from Menu 1 LCD The graphics type LCD displays menu choices and receiver related inform...

Page 23: ...er prompts the user to input data It also sounds under certain error conditions Receiver Keys There are three keys located on the receiver that are used to operate the receiver and to navigate through...

Page 24: ...04 BITE 2 2P Rev 4 July 2011 20 Figure 3 5 Flowchart for Receiver menus Megger COPYRIGHT 2000 RELEASE 2 0 Test Menu Structure www GlobalTestSupply com Find Quality Products Online at sales GlobalTestS...

Page 25: ...ORS INDICATORS AND MENUS AVTM246004 BITE 2 2P Rev 4 July 2011 21 Figure 3 6 Flowchart for Receiver menus cont d Main Menu Structure www GlobalTestSupply com Find Quality Products Online at sales Globa...

Page 26: ...e of How to Use the Receiver Keys 1 Suppose that the following Menu is displayed on the screen as shown in Figure 3 6 2 To select EXPORT DATA press 3 However to move from menu to menu press Print Menu...

Page 27: ...CONNECTORS INDICATORS AND MENUS AVTM246004 BITE 2 2P Rev 4 July 2011 23 Y TEST COMPLETE N Y N MENU Figure 3 8 Receiver menu www GlobalTestSupply com Find Quality Products Online at sales GlobalTestSu...

Page 28: ...is only for Megger authorized calibration and repair Activating the RESET switch de energizes the receiver Never use the RESET switch It will result in permanent loss of data and loss of calibration...

Page 29: ...tial It can store up to 2040 cell jar records in up to 300 tests The transmitter can provide test current for battery strings of up to 275 V dc NOTE If the battery under test is greater than 275 V dc...

Page 30: ...rstand the safety requirements and operating procedures contained in this manual When using the BITE 2 2P strictly observe all safety precautions Operating Note Do not perform a test while the battery...

Page 31: ...lls use a flashlight and mirror if necessary and check for plate corrosion and other internal defects Record and correct all problems encountered before testing impedance For VRLA cells visually inspe...

Page 32: ...RROW Keys Figure 4 1 Receiver controls connectors and indicators 1 Make sure the receiver charger is disconnected from the receiver NOTE Do not use the receiver to perform tests while the charger is c...

Page 33: ...o store test information a message is displayed to alert you In this case prior to testing you may want to export previous test results to a PC and then delete all or some of those test results from t...

Page 34: ...that the wand is optional and although it provides a quick and convenient way of recording information it is not needed to perform a test If You Do Not Want to Scan Information Using the Wand If you...

Page 35: ...o not occur the receiver has not saved the information 3 Scan the location ID Then scan Enter The receiver buzzer should sound and the wand LED should light each time you scan information with the wan...

Page 36: ...the receiver will display the following menu Y ENTER BASELINE N Y N MENU If you do not want to set baseline warn and fail values press for NO The receiver screen will ask whether you want to split the...

Page 37: ...is not even then try to find another location where the current is more evenly split If You Do Not Want to Split the Strap If you do not want to split the strap simply press for NO on the receiver wh...

Page 38: ...computed for all four cables Pressing increases the multiplier Pressing decreases the multiplier 2 Press or to specify the correct multiplier 3 When the multiplier you want to use is displayed press t...

Page 39: ...V dc are possible 1 The receiver screen prompts you to connect the CT CONNECT CT XX X RIPPLE CURRENT 2 Connect the plug of the CT to the 4 pin connector on the receiver Figure 4 4 shows the location...

Page 40: ...ent current Therefore place the standard 2 in CT at a location that verifies the source measurement current for the cells under test Do not place the CT around the current source lead This may not rep...

Page 41: ...is limit section the battery into portions that are less than 275 V dc For information on sectioning a battery refer to Sectioning a Battery System on page 49 4 Insert the power cord into the J1 power...

Page 42: ...will not present any difficulty Refer to Chapter 5 for more information Step Seven Measuring the Cell and the Strap G CAUTION Do not exceed 25 V dc the maximum voltage allowed between the receiver an...

Page 43: ...late Figure 4 6 Receiver and potential probe positioned on top of battery cell terminals 2 View the cell terminal voltage and ac impedance values that are displayed on the receiver screen A sample scr...

Page 44: ...P 0 112 4 Position the receiver and potential probe on top of the battery strap terminals and then press the probes down See the sample placement shown in Figure 4 7 Red Black Current Source Lead from...

Page 45: ...together and pull the trigger This saves the last cell s data or else it will be lost 8 When you are finished measuring all the cells and straps press on the receiver to complete the test The receive...

Page 46: ...r will remember where you left off when you return to finish the test F WARNING Do not remove the BITE 2 2P transmitter current source leads from the battery until the BITE 2 2P transmitter is powered...

Page 47: ...finished using the BITE 2 2P for this testing session See Powering Down and Disconnecting the BITE 2 2P on page 45 Reviewing a Test At any time while you are performing a test you can review the resul...

Page 48: ...terminals and then press down 4 When the voltage and impedance values displayed on the LCD stabilize pull the trigger to store the readings See the sample placement shown in Figure 4 7 on page 40 5 W...

Page 49: ...example six is the active test TEST 001 OF 006 O CANCEL ACCEPT 4 Reconnect the potential probe to resume testing The measurement screen is displayed again Powering Down and Disconnecting the BITE 2 2P...

Page 50: ...BITE 2 2P transmitter current source leads from the battery until the BITE 2 2P transmitter is powered down Always disconnect the current source leads from the battery before removing them from the J...

Page 51: ...to modify the test procedure See the following subsections for alternative test procedures Figure 5 1 shows a battery system with a single string of cells If a high or low current message is displaye...

Page 52: ...g To verify whether the magnitude of the source current is within the required limits 3 15 A This temporarily disconnects the transmitter and blocks the current from going to the battery 1 Press the C...

Page 53: ...r open cells and straps See Sectioning a Battery System below for the correct procedures Sectioning a Battery System To test certain battery systems with the BITE 2 2P you must measure individual sect...

Page 54: ...ial does not exceed 275 V 2 Test the cells located between connections A and B 3 When you are finished testing the cells press the Current switch on the transmitter to the O OFF position NOTE If you h...

Page 55: ...ns in the battery string Sectioning a Battery System with Parallel Strings Figure 5 3 shows how to start sectioning a battery system with parallel strings of cells To test this string you must section...

Page 56: ...the current source leads accordingly to satisfy both the test current and the voltage limit of the BITE 2 2P Refer to the procedure explained in the preceding subsection Sectioning a Battery System Gr...

Page 57: ...bsection Sectioning a Battery System Greater than 275 Volts An alternative although not normally recommended is to not apply a test signal from the transmitter but to use the noise in the system to in...

Page 58: ...stored in the receiver If needed the test results can be exported to a personal computer PC where it can then be viewed or printed If the PC has the appropriate software the test information can be i...

Page 59: ...2P a software program called AVO Link Please refer to the Addendum to this manual for detailed instructions on AVO Link 2 Press the receiver Power On switch to energize the receiver If you insert the...

Page 60: ...f the communication cable into the com port on the PC 5 Press on the receiver to select EXPORT DATA The receiver prompts you to select EBITE PC or printer EBITE PC PRINTER MENU 6 Press on the receiver...

Page 61: ...E 2P Transmitter Printer To print test results on the built in printer of the BITE 2P transmitter connect the printer cable to the 7 pin connector on the receiver and to J3 on the BITE 2P transmitter...

Page 62: ...enu 2 1 Press on the receiver to access receiver Menu 2 RESUME TEST DELETE DATA MENU 2 Press on the receiver to choose DELETE DATA You are prompted to select a test or all tests The receiver asks if y...

Page 63: ...M AVTM246004 BITE 2 2P Rev 4 July 2011 60 Figure 6 3 Deleting test results from the Receiver www GlobalTestSupply com Find Quality Products Online at sales GlobalTestSupply com...

Page 64: ...be made part of a battery maintenance program with readings taken and recorded semiannually for flooded lead acid and nickel cadmium cells and quarterly for VRLA Increases in impedance are caused by n...

Page 65: ...enchmark value On start up or after wanding the following screen will appear Y ENTER BASELINE N Y N MENU To enter a baseline or benchmark value press to display the following screen BASE WARN FAIL XX...

Page 66: ...ore than 50 deviation from the string average and may be exhibiting memory The deviations are shown in the bar graph accompanying the printout of a closed test Additional investigation of cells exhibi...

Page 67: ...100 120 of Expected Battery Life Impedance Change from Baseline WEAK NORMAL ABNORMAL Figure 7 1 Generic curve of impedance vs cell life Temperature Corrections The internal impedance of a cell is inv...

Page 68: ...ty to remove heat as well as the outside cells A suggested correction factor for impedance values of flooded lead acid cells is shown below Zb 77 F 0 088 Zm T 30 0 520 Zb corrected battery impedance t...

Page 69: ...2P receiver is shipped with certain options set including Turning the backlight on and off so that the receiver screen does or does not light up when the instrument is powered on Adjusting the screen...

Page 70: ...are prompted to turn the backlight on or off ON BACKLIGHT OFF ON OFF MENU 3 Press to turn the backlight on Or press to turn the backlight off The receiver backlight is set as you specified Adjusting t...

Page 71: ...Press to access the receiver Menu 4 LANGUAGE SETTIME MENU 2 Press to select LANGUAGE The first two language choices are displayed ENGLISH FRANCAIS NEXT Press or to select one of the languages displaye...

Page 72: ...month field to the day year hour minutes and seconds fields The BITE receiver uses military time that is a 24 hour clock For example 3 15 p m would be displayed as 15 15 00 4 Set the day year hour min...

Page 73: ...receiver must be the same as the line frequency at the outlet To set the line frequency 1 Press until the following screen appears 2 Use to select the correct frequency 3 Press MENU to exit the line f...

Page 74: ...ualified personnel familiar with the hazards involved with line operated test equipment F WARNING The BITE 2 2P transmitters contain large high voltage capacitors During operation these capacitors cou...

Page 75: ...geable Ni Cd battery pack The built in Ni Cd battery charger is designed to recharge the battery pack in approximately one hour To recharge the receiver battery pack Refer to Powering Down and Disconn...

Page 76: ...Megger recommends that you use the exact type of batteries for replacement since they match the corresponding charger characteristics NOTE All data will be lost when the RTC battery is replaced The r...

Page 77: ...Be sure to align the replacement battery pack connector with the keyed mating connector on the printed circuit board 7 Reassemble the receiver by placing the back cover over the printed circuit board...

Page 78: ...ect all cables before disassembling the receiver to replace batteries Do not connect the charger to the receiver while replacing batteries 3 Lay the receiver on a flat surface with the display screen...

Page 79: ...ned with the channels inside the back cover 8 Snap the back cover into place and then fasten it using the six Phillips head screws 9 Snap the probe housing into place and then fasten it using the two...

Page 80: ...base panel internal to the BITE 2 transmitter as in Figure 9 2 See Figure 9 3 for the BITE 2P configuration The fuses are coordinated for fast response to a dc inrush from the battery under test F WAR...

Page 81: ...nto the J1 ac receptacle Then plug the power cord into the 120 V or 230 V outlet 4 Press the power switch to ON and then the Current On Off switch 5 The transmitter POWER light and Current On Off swit...

Page 82: ...leads to the J2 connector on the transmitter connector panel Then short or clamp together the red and black clamps of the current source leads 5 Press the power switch to the ON position to power on...

Page 83: ...the battery under test F WARNING Do not remove the BITE 2 transmitter current source leads from the battery until the BITE 2 transmitter is powered down Always disconnect the current source leads fro...

Page 84: ...e correct voltage 120 V or 230 V 8 Test the transmitter as described under Verifying a Transmitter Fuse Problem on page 79 If the instrument still does not respond correctly return it to Megger for se...

Page 85: ...is see Figure 9 2 shown earlier in this chapter The fuses should be marked 15 ATM or 15 KLM 6 Remove the fuses from the fuse block Verify if one or both fuses are bad 7 If needed replace the bad fuse...

Page 86: ...fuse 1 Remove the transmitter from the vicinity of the battery room 2 Press the transmitter power switch to the O OFF position Then disconnect the ac power cord from the 120 V 230 V ac outlet 3 Remov...

Page 87: ...es not respond correctly return it to Megger for service Please refer to If the BITE 2 or BITE 2P Needs Repairs on page 88 for the necessary information Replacing BITE 2P Transmitter Secondary Fuses F...

Page 88: ...marked 15 ATM or 15 KLM 6 Remove the fuses from the fuse block Verify if one or both fuses are bad 7 If needed replace the bad fuse s with the exact replacement type as specified in Appendix B Replace...

Page 89: ...If the BITE 2 or BITE 2P Needs Repairs Megger offers complete repair service and recommends that its customers take advantage of this service in the event of equipment malfunction Please call 610 676...

Page 90: ...close There are two lengths 24 in 60 cm and 36 in 90 cm to make 8 in 20 cm and 12 in 30 cm diameter circles Because they are flexible they can adapt to almost any buswork configuration Bar code wand...

Page 91: ...easily Canvas carrying case for the BITE 2 transmitter Digital Hydrometer is designed to easily take specific gravity readings and store them in up to eight tests and up to 1 024 readings Transit case...

Page 92: ...larger battery systems can be sectioned to accommodate this specification Electrical BITE 2 and BITE 2P Transmitters Supply Voltage IEC 1010 1 Class I Installation category II Cat Nos 246002 246004 1...

Page 93: ...rdg 1 LSD Resolution dc voltage 0 to 2 5 V 1 mV 2 5 to 25 V 10 mV ac impedance 0 1 000 m 1 1 10 00 m 10 10 100 0 m 100 Supply 4 8 V dc 800 mAh quick charge nickel cadmium battery pack Battery Pack Li...

Page 94: ...cm Receiver Enclosure 7 25 x 11 25 x 2 in irregular shape BITE 2P instrument includes standard accessories Weight Total BITE 2 Transmitter 18 lb 8 2 kg BITE 2P Transmitter Only 29 lb 13 kg Receiver 1...

Page 95: ...paper for the printer as currently stocked by Megger is listed in the Replaceable Parts List Appendix B Environmental Operating temperature range 32 to 105 F 0 to 40 C Storage temperature range 5 to 1...

Page 96: ...Fuse Cat No 246003 47 15 ATM 600 V each conductor Current sensor clamp on CT with 2 in 50 8 mm opening Wire rating 600 V dc CT ratio 1000 1 4 accuracy Length 5 ft 1 5 m Termination transmitter Nonmet...

Page 97: ...ects receiver to transmitter or personal computer serial port Wire rating 300 V dc Length 6 ft 1 8 m Termination receiver Nonmetallic push lock 7 pin Termination computer Receptacle 9 pin www GlobalTe...

Page 98: ...ent source lead set fused 10 ft 3 m 246310 20 ft 6 m 29386 2 Fuse Current Source Lead ATM 15 600 V 10 3 x 38 1 mm 29440 1 Primary fuse 2 AT 250 V 2A 2567 27 Secondary fuses 15 ATM 60 V 10 3 x 38 1 mm...

Page 99: ...12 2 m 246340 Extension cable for CT 20 ft 6 m 246005 8 Single contact probe cable 29435 2 Bar Code Wand Kit 246201 Bar code labeling software for WINDOWS 33506 2 Canvas carrying case instrument 2187...

Page 100: ...harge deviation The percentage by which the measured impedance of a cell differs from the average impedance for the entire battery string equivalent circuit An arrangement of circuit elements that has...

Page 101: ...tween the average and instantaneous values of a pulsating unidirectional current rms Root mean squared stationary battery A storage battery designed for service in a permanent battery location sulfati...

Page 102: ...cable 7 PIN connector 21 Connectors 13 Controls 13 D Date setting in the receiver 69 Disconnecting the BITE 2 2P 45 E ENTER key receiver 19 F Filtering 4 Fuses in transmitter 78 H High Current 99 I IE...

Page 103: ...own 45 selecting the language 69 setting the clock 69 Replacing batteries receiver 75 S S1 power switch 15 Safety requirements 9 Sectioning a battery 49 with parallel strings 51 Splitting the strap 33...

Page 104: ...M AVTM246004 BITE 2 2P Rev 4 July 2011 103 ADDENDUM AVO Link Data Management Software for BITE 2 2P EBITE MBITE www GlobalTestSupply com Find Quality Products Online at sales GlobalTestSupply com...

Page 105: ...M AVTM246004 BITE 2 2P Rev 4 July 2011 105 AVO Link for BITE 2 and BITE 2P EBITE MBITE Instructions www GlobalTestSupply com Find Quality Products Online at sales GlobalTestSupply com...

Page 106: ...upplied by Megger are warranted against defects in material and workmanship for a period of one year following shipment Our liability is specifically limited to replacing or repairing at our option de...

Page 107: ...19 Starting AVOLINK 119 The AVOLINK Window 120 Transferring the BITE Test Data 121 Prepare the PC For Data Transfer 123 Transfer Data 124 Disconnect the BITE from the PC 127 Viewing and Printing Test...

Page 108: ...M AVTM246004 BITE 2 2P Rev 4 July 2011 108 M www GlobalTestSupply com Find Quality Products Online at sales GlobalTestSupply com...

Page 109: ...t on the PC in a viewing format appropriate for the data With AVOLINK you can transfer DART wave forms to a PC and save them for future use AVOLINK software consists of two programs AVOLINK which prov...

Page 110: ...r Windows 95 or later Processor 80386 or higher Monitor resolution VGA or higher Display properties 600 x 800 and small fonts RAM 16 M Communications port 9600 baud or better Storage A 3 inch inch flo...

Page 111: ...insert the AVOLINK 1 diskette in your diskette drive A or B 3 AVO Link Setup should automatically run and take you to the Welcome screen If so go to step 5 If not continue with step 4 4 Double click...

Page 112: ...Programs Select Add Remove Programs 6 In the Add Remove Programs Properties box click Install Click Install Add Remove Programs Properties 7 Click Next then Finish to begin installation www GlobalTest...

Page 113: ...Program from Floppy Disk or CD ROM Run the Installation Program 8 The first screen reminds you to close all open programs if you have not yet closed them Click Next to continue www GlobalTestSupply c...

Page 114: ...e Screen 9 The software license agreement displays Click Yes to continue Software License Agreement 10 A disclaimer displays Click Yes to continue with installation www GlobalTestSupply com Find Quali...

Page 115: ...rogram will reside We recommend that you accept the default location by clicking Next If you must choose a different directory click on Browse and select the desired location Default location Choose D...

Page 116: ...by the progress bars Copying Files 14 If you are installing with diskettes you will be prompted to insert the next floppy disk When all files are copied a dialog box will state that the setup is compl...

Page 117: ...v 4 July 2011 117 Setup Complete 15 Remove the diskette or CD from your diskette or CD ROM drive AVOLINK is now ready to help you manage your test data www GlobalTestSupply com Find Quality Products O...

Page 118: ...cable into the COM port on the PC NOTE Refer to EBITE manual for transferring data from Transmitter For the MBITE Connect a null modem cable 33533 into the J5 connector on the MBITE connector panel I...

Page 119: ...he BITE Test Data on page 121 Exit Clicking on the button will close the AVOLINK program Help Click on at any time to open the AVOLINK Help file This is a Windows Help file which contains Contents Ind...

Page 120: ...ogram to transfer BITE test data the AVOLINK window displays with the Maintenance tab selected Click on the Select Device drop down list and select BITE The Get From tab will now display as Import dat...

Page 121: ...is stored as a raw data file After all the data is received it is converted into the following formats Text file with a txt extension Spreadsheet file with an xls extension Battery Maintenance file w...

Page 122: ...re the Data File To select a different folder click on Browse and select a folder The selected folder displays in the Path to store file of test data window 2 Next specify the name of the file that wi...

Page 123: ...transfer click the Transfer button The Transfer button toggles to Cancel and the Communication Status window at the bottom of the AVOLINK window indicates it is waiting for data Transfer Button Press...

Page 124: ...ss on the receiver to select Y The receiver prompts you to select TRANSMITTER or PC TRANSMITTER PC MENU Select PC 2 Press on the receiver to select PC The screen on the receiver tells you to wait as t...

Page 125: ...MBITE to select Export Readings Then press to start exporting data The MBITE displays the following screen When the transfer is complete you are prompted to clear the data from the MBITE TEST 001 OF...

Page 126: ...dicates it is no longer waiting for data Cancel Button Pressed If the data transfer is aborted the raw file will contain all the data that was transferred before the abort occurred The txt and xls fil...

Page 127: ...t it automatically opens and is ready to display the data Open the saved data file from within the viewing program Open Data File From Viewing Program Excel Shown Here You can add a viewing program to...

Page 128: ...ill search for the specified program and display the path to the program in the box 3 Click OK Results of Auto Search Browse for Path 1 Click on Browse for Path then use the Select Path dialog box to...

Page 129: ...Browse for the Path to the Viewing Program When you are finished transferring and or viewing BITE data click Exit on the AVOLINK window to close the program www GlobalTestSupply com Find Quality Prod...

Page 130: ...cations parameters If you find it necessary to change the communications parameters for AVOLINK you can do so from the Maintenance tab Click on Maintenance to display the Maintenance tab and select BI...

Page 131: ...he communications parameters 1 Click on Setup Serial Port Setup Serial Port 2 From the drop down lists pick the desired communications parameters For the DART Analysis System select a baud rate of 192...

Page 132: ...COMMUNICATIONS FUNCTIONS AVTM246004 BITE 2 2P Rev 4 July 2011 133 Select Parity Select Stop Bits Select Data Bits www GlobalTestSupply com Find Quality Products Online at sales GlobalTestSupply com...

Page 133: ...gs will be restored to those in effect when you first accessed the tab If the Run in Test Mode check box is checked the serial port is not used and the remote device cannot be accessed Run in Test Mod...

Page 134: ...mote device If there is no subcommand or no data just leave those fields blank Commands and subcommands can be upper or lower case or mixed case The data must adhere to the following rules The data it...

Page 135: ...terminating AVOCOM32 If you need to view the communication status click on Start Programs Avolink avocom32 The resulting window shows all commands and responses to commands going between AVOLINK AVOC...

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