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Battery Analysis System

User’s Guide

590-2085-501A/SL-29400/4200–002_Rev6

Summary of Contents for Alber Cellcorder CRT-400

Page 1: ...Cellcorder Battery Analysis System User s Guide 590 2085 501A SL 29400 4200 002_Rev6 ...

Page 2: ...4200 002 ii Revision 6 Copyright and Disclaimer Cellcorder Battery Analysis System User s Guide Document Revision 6 Part Number 590 2085 501A SL 29400 4200 002_Rev6 ...

Page 3: ... used in performing procedures not specifically described in this document The products covered by this instruction manual are manufactured and or sold by Vertiv This document is the property of Vertiv and contains confidential and proprietary information owned by Vertiv Any copying use or disclosure of it without the written permission of Vertiv is strictly prohibited Notice to Users Vertiv Corpo...

Page 4: ...4200 002 iv Revision 6 Customer Service Customer Service is available Monday to Friday 8 00AM to 4 30PM Eastern Time Telephone 954 377 7101 Fax 954 377 7042 Email alber service vertivco com ...

Page 5: ...File Item 9 Toolbar 10 3 1 2 Toolbar Buttons Explanation 10 3 1 3 Comments 12 Status 14 File Types 14 Make Backup Copy Of Sample Data 15 Setting Preferences 15 Communication Setting Default COM Port 18 Quick Check COM Ports PC BAS 19 4 THE IMPORTANT CONFIGURATION FILE EDITOR 21 Multiple Sites IMPORTANT 22 General Tab Configuration Editor 23 4 1 1 Model Number Browse Battery List Editor Window 26 T...

Page 6: ...Comments 60 User Defined Tab Properties 61 6 1 12 Create A New User Defined Field 61 6 1 13 Delete A User Defined Field 61 6 1 14 Create New Fields For A Read Date 62 6 1 15 Save As A New Field Template 62 7 SPECIFIC METHODS OF CREATING ADFS 63 Download A New Data Set From CRT CDF Via IR 63 Download A New Data Set From CRT CDF Via Bluetooth 69 7 1 1 Bluetooth Pair Connect PC CRT 70 7 1 2 Begin Bat...

Page 7: ...1 4 Shadows 123 10 1 5 Titles 123 10 1 6 Maximize 123 10 1 7 Zoom and Undo Zoom 123 Print The Graph 124 10 1 8 Print 124 10 1 9 Export 124 10 1 10 Exit 124 Parameters Menu Explained 124 10 1 11 Trend 124 10 1 12 Comparison 125 10 1 13 Edit 125 10 1 14 Thresholds 126 10 1 14 1 Setting Threshold Levels Color Indicators 127 10 1 14 2 Setting Parameters Thresholds Scale 128 10 1 15 Subsets 129 Compari...

Page 8: ... Print Metafile Only Pr 167 How Selecting a File Type Influences Output 167 12 1 4 Metafile 167 12 1 5 BMP 167 12 1 6 Text Data 167 12 1 6 1 Select Subsets And Points 169 12 1 6 2 Export What 169 12 1 6 3 Export Style 169 13 CRT DATA BACKUP 171 Memory Card Note 171 14 UPGRADING CRT FIRMWARE 172 Upgrade Via USB Device CRT 400s 173 Upgrade Using The IR Port 174 Upgrade Via Memory Card CRT 300s 180 1...

Page 9: ... Averages 9 Figure 19 Reports Trend Cells Cell Averages 9 Figure 20 Help 9 Figure 21 Cursor Over Toolbar Button With Message 10 Figure 22 Toolbar 10 Figure 23 File Properties 12 Figure 24 File Properties Comments Tab 12 Figure 25 File Properties Comments 13 Figure 26 File Preferences 13 Figure 27 Preferences 13 Figure 28 Status Bar 14 Figure 29 Status Bar Modified Indicates File Has Been Changed 1...

Page 10: ...33 Figure 65 File Properties 34 Figure 66 File Properties General Tab Temp Scale 34 Figure 67 Configuration Editor Type Tab 35 Figure 68 Saving The CCF 37 Figure 69 BAS Desktop Icon 38 Figure 70 File Preferences 39 Figure 71 New File Dialog Under File Preferences 39 Figure 72 File New 39 Figure 73 New ADF 39 Figure 74 General Battery Information Window 40 Figure 75 Open CDF 40 Figure 76 File Prope...

Page 11: ...m Comments Template 58 Figure 111 Input Template Name 59 Figure 112 Use Template Delete Key 60 Figure 113 File Properties User Defined Tab 61 Figure 114 Select A New Read Date 62 Figure 115 New ADF 63 Figure 116 BAS Desktop Icon 64 Figure 117 Create New ADF 64 Figure 118 File New 64 Figure 119 New ADF Window 64 Figure 120 General Battery Information 65 Figure 121 Multi String Information In The Ge...

Page 12: ... 81 Figure 162 New ADF Window From Hydrometer Data Logger 82 Figure 163 File Open ADF 82 Figure 164 Open ADF Window 82 Figure 165 File Reopen Existing ADF 83 Figure 166 General Battery Information 83 Figure 167 Instructions For Hydrometer Data Transfer 83 Figure 168 IR Bottom Of Data Logger 84 Figure 169 Hydrometer Data Logger Interface Shows Communications Downloading 84 Figure 170 Successful IR ...

Page 13: ...08 File Properties Details 102 Figure 209 Cell Data Grid Editor 102 Figure 210 File Properties Details tab 102 Figure 211 File Properties Details Cell Right Click Functionality 103 Figure 212 Save ADF 103 Figure 213 File Properties Details New Data Set 103 Figure 214 New Data Set Read Date Window 104 Figure 215 File Properties Delete Data Set 104 Figure 216 Warning Ask For Confirmation On Delete 1...

Page 14: ...ameters Thresholds 126 Figure 258 Display Properties 126 Figure 259 Threshold Colors for Bar Graphs 127 Figure 260 Parameters Thresholds Scale 128 Figure 261 Voltage Only Subset 129 Figure 262 Graph With Voltage Only Subset Chosen 129 Figure 263 All Subsets Chosen 130 Figure 264 Graph With All Subsets Chosen 130 Figure 265 View Battery Data Set Graphs 131 Figure 266 Parameters Comparison 131 Figur...

Page 15: ...mparison Report Setup Graphs And Tables Tab 152 Figure 307 User Defined Tab In Comparison Report Setup 152 Figure 308 Other Options Tab Comparison Report Setup Window 152 Figure 309 Data Set Comparison Report Graph Examples 153 Figure 310 Other Options Tab Comparison Report Setup Window 154 Figure 311 Threshold Report Setup Choose Data Sets 154 Figure 312 Select Strings For Threshold Report 154 Fi...

Page 16: ... Figure 346 Graph s Text Data And Labels With Y Axis Value Selected 169 Figure 347 Graph s Data And Labels With Point Number Y Axis Value Selected 169 Figure 348 Tab Format 170 Figure 349 Column Format 170 Figure 350 Table Subset By Point Format 170 Figure 351 Table Point By Subset Format 170 Figure 352 www alber com softwareupdates htm 172 Figure 353 System Is Ready 173 Figure 354 System Is Ready...

Page 17: ...4200 002 xvii Revision 6 Figure 374 CLC 200 Interface 182 Figure 375 Cellcorder CLC 200 Data Capture 183 ...

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Page 19: ...e CLC 200 and CRT Cellcorders The key differences are The CLC uses serial communication and has no infrared IR port The CRT 300 has no serial port but has IR communication and Smart Media memory card capability and The CRT 400 has a USB port and has IR communication capabilities NOTE Where applicable alternate shortcut buttons and descriptions appear This version of the BAS program offers several ...

Page 20: ...ion use and testing are essential to the correct functioning of the software and the Cellcorder 1 1 1 If Questions Come Up If the user has questions contact Vertiv at 954 377 7101 or fax 954 377 7042 request Battery Analysis System BAS or Cellcorder assistance System Requirements The following are the minimum system requirements for the Battery Analysis System software Version 2 01A01or later firm...

Page 21: ...ger manual if a hydrometer is used Uninterruptible Power Supply UPS manufacturer s instruction manual if a UPS is used 2 BAS Software Installation During installation the options to install the following are available a PDF writer NOTE If Adobe Writer and software is already installed on the pc then do not install the PDF writer made available with this software an IR driver and a sample database ...

Page 22: ... the instructions Figure 3 Installing When CD Does Not Auto start After installation an icon appears on the desktop Figure 4 BAS Icon PDF File Program If a program such as Adobe Acrobat is not installed on the pc and the user wants to create BAS reports in PDF format the user may install a trial version of the Docudesk PDF writer during BAS program installation After 15 trial uses the user may pur...

Page 23: ...r Once the user has finished installing the PDF writer and interpreter a window will ask the user to install the IR driver Figure 7 IR Driver Install Window If the user wants to communicate by IR and is using Windows 2000 or XP and the computer has an IR port then install the IRComm2K IR port driver to allow the computer to communicate via IR If the user attempts to install the IR driver on a comp...

Page 24: ...orts in use are not available for IR Communication and the installation wizard will indicate those ports that are in use Figure 8 Select Com Port For IR Communication Figure 9 Install IR Driver Once the user has selected the port the IRComm2K Setup window appears At this window the user may choose to install the IR driver or exit without installing ...

Page 25: ...ram Files are kept on the C drive Go to C Program Files alber Alber Battery Analysis IR driver select Setup exe and follow the instructions Figure 10 Install IR Driver Later 3 Start The Battery Analysis Software BAS Program To start the BAS program double click the BAS icon on the desktop Most BAS program functions can start using Main Menu selections or Toolbar buttons Figure 11 BAS Desktop Icon ...

Page 26: ...ow Explained The main window contains the Main Menu Toolbar battery file Comments and Status areas Some toolbar buttons are not active unless a battery file is open Understanding The Main Menu Functions Figure 13 Main Menu Toolbar File Analysis Reports Device Help Figure 14 File Drop Down Menu ...

Page 27: ...Main Menu File Item NOTE Some File Menu items described have no toolbar button equivalents Item Explanation New Opens the New ADF box for manually creating or downloading a battery file Open Opens files in the Cellcorder ADF and CDFs subdirectories Reopen Opens recently opened ADFs Save As Saves an ADF with an existing or new name Close Closes the currently open file Configuration Editor Displays ...

Page 28: ...l Details Intertier Comments and User Defined windows Preferences Selects display options Exit Closes the BAS program Clear File List Clears the list of recently opened files that appears when the user clicks File Reopen Toolbar NOTE Place the cursor over toolbar buttons to display descriptions Figure 21 Cursor Over Toolbar Button With Message Figure 22 Toolbar 3 1 2 Toolbar Buttons Explanation Cr...

Page 29: ...nt open accumulated data file ADF View or modify file properties View battery data set graphs View battery cell trend graphs Create a data set detail report Search for data files Import Cellcorder files into an ADF Start the Cellcorder interface Start the hydrometer interface Configure communications options ...

Page 30: ...h as battery maintenance information Enlarging the main window vertically enlarges the Comments area Edit the Comments by using File Properties NOTE File Properties is accessible only when a file is open Figure 23 File Properties File Properties opens up to the General tab Select the Comments tab on the File Properties window Figure 24 File Properties Comments Tab ...

Page 31: ...Edit as necessary within the space provided and press when completed or if necessary To hide Comments select File Preferences and uncheck the box next to Display File Comments on main window Figure 26 File Preferences Figure 27 Preferences Press once completed with the preference selections or if necessary ...

Page 32: ...ates File Has Been Changed File Types The BAS program uses several file extensions Extension Explanation ADF Accumulated Data File Contains sets of readings or imported data or CDFs BLF Battery List File Used by the Battery List Editor under the Browse button on the Configuration Editor The BLF file is created from battery model data entered by the user CAL Calibration file One file for each Cellc...

Page 33: ... the previous version QRP A report file generated by BAS Ver 1 5 0 4 and earlier for the Report Viewer program UPG CRT Firmware upgrade file Typically overwrites the previous version XLS An Excel spreadsheet file created when graph data is exported in Excel format ZRF A report file generated by BAS Ver 1 7 0 8 and later for the Archive Reader program Make Backup Copy Of Sample Data Use the sample ...

Page 34: ...y Analysis Software BAS Program 4200 002 16 Revision 6 Figure 30 File Preferences Figure 31 Preferences File Comments Displays the battery file comments area in the main window Figure 32 File Preferences Comments Area ...

Page 35: ...r when File New is selected Figure 33 File New ADF Window Cell Data Popup Displays the Cell Data window on Bar Graph and Trending windows This window displays cell data when a bar is clicked Figure 34 Cell Data Pop up Window Intro Window Displays the Import Wizard introduction window Figure 35 File Import Wizard ...

Page 36: ... transfer and if when using Bluetooth and or IR click Device Communications to open Communication Settings Figure 37 Device Communications Select a default COM serial port Press once the COM port is chosen or if necessary Figure 38 Communication Settings NOTES If a message indicates that the port is unavailable press OK and make another selection The IR Com port will not be the same as the Bluetoo...

Page 37: ...ometer setup windows Figure 39 Choose Another Communications Port Press on the toolbar to Configure Communication Options Quick Check COM Ports PC BAS If not already on power on the PC Go to the PC s desktop right click on My Computer and scroll down to Properties Figure 40 My Computer Properties The System Properties window opens select the Hardware tab Figure 41 System Properties Hardware ...

Page 38: ... 002 20 Revision 6 Select Device Manager Figure 42 System Properties Hardware Device Manager Scroll down to Ports COM LPT In the example to the right the Bluetooth COM Port is set to COM6 and the Virtual IR COM Port is set to COM4 Figure 43 Ports COM LPT ...

Page 39: ...opriate COM Port 4 The IMPORTANT Configuration File Editor NOTE It is highly recommended to set up configurations sites prior to using the CRT BAS for the first time for future ease of use To use the Cellcorder to create the file refer to the Cellcorder User s Guide The CCF is the file that keeps all site information it is important not to overwrite this file and it is important to keep a backup o...

Page 40: ... more than one Cellcorder is used to read data at multiple sites and one computer is capturing all the data the CCF file must originate and be maintained using the Configuration Editor This avoids having a different CCF file on each Cellcorder NOTES Once the CCF or BLF has been edited and changed keep backup copies for future reference Any site created on the CRT and then linked to a CDF data file...

Page 41: ...file or if none exists indicates Site 0 of 0 on the General tab To create a CCF file if none exists start completing the text boxes provided with the required information Location Name Battery Name Number of Strings String Name Model Number Number of Cells Install Date Charger Frequency and Cell Voltage Range Figure 49 Configuration Editor ...

Page 42: ... of Strings Select the number of strings that are associated with the battery String Name Type a name for each string The user cannot have two identical string names under the same battery name Model Number Type the model number of the cells or click to open the Battery List Editor Refer to next section Number of Cells The default total number of cells is 256 Normally type the total number of cell...

Page 43: ... in the previous pages File Save saves the CCF Use File Import on the Configuration Editor to add sites from another CCF file If an existing battery string name exists an Error message window opens select to go back and enter different information Figure 51 Error Message Figure 52 Configuration Editor Edit Delete Sort Edit Delete will delete the entire Site No Edit Sort sorts the CCF file on locat...

Page 44: ...iguration Editor From the General Tab within the Configuration File Editor the user may click to select from a variety of previously defined battery types within the file Battlist blf The Battery List Editor allows the user to transfer preset parameters to the Threshold and Type tabs as well as entering the Battery s Model Number ...

Page 45: ...odel setup from the Battery List Editor window Once has been selected the Battery List Editor window appears Figure 54 Battery List Editor Select File from the Battery List Editor main menu At this time the user may enter a New Battery and its information Alternatively as in this scenario the user has decided to import the already provided Battery List File by selecting Import From Another Battery...

Page 46: ... changes made in the Battlist blf in case the file becomes corrupt The user may always download the original Battlist blf file from www alber com The set of instructions are for recovering the Battlist blf file from the web and may be skipped by the user This file was developed to aid the user and to help populate typical values within the BAS for typical batteries used in the field Figure 57 www ...

Page 47: ...The IMPORTANT Configuration File Editor 4200 002 29 Revision 6 Figure 58 BLF On The Website ...

Page 48: ...ion 6 Figure 59 File Download BLF Figure 60 C Program Files alber Alber Battery Analysis Select and navigate to C Program Files alber Alber Battery Analysis or where the user may have program files stored to save the Battlist blf for importing into BAS later ...

Page 49: ...ded from the web it may be necessary to import the BLF file as in the previous instructions Figure 61 Imported Battlist blf NOTE TO TRANSFER PARAMETERS Select a Manufacturer and Model Number from the drop down lists now populated by the Battery List File and click to transfer the provided information to the Threshold and Type tabs Figure 62 File New Battery Add a New Battery To add parameters for ...

Page 50: ...he typical resistance of a known good cell for the type of battery Click to save the parameters for the new make and model in the list Figure 63 Battery List Editor New Battery NOTE Data from the Battery List Editor is saved into the BLF file To save and transfer the parameters to the Threshold and Type windows click then Click to remove a selected battery manufacturer and model setup from the Bat...

Page 51: ...ature and SG Select the Temperature Unit in C for Celsius or F for Fahrenheit Figure 64 Threshold Tab NOTES Threshold levels cannot be set to zero During testing two beeps on the Cellcorder indicate limits are exceeded The Threshold Tab is not used for changing the display colors or threshold levels in the BAS program The Temperature Unit function C or F is used for CRT setup and does not convert ...

Page 52: ... To convert temperatures in the program use Temperature Scale Temp Scale on the File Properties window General tab Press once Celsius or Fahrenheit appears as the selection or if necessary Figure 65 File Properties Figure 66 File Properties General Tab Temp Scale ...

Page 53: ...ur Rating Select the battery size smaller or larger than 1000 Ah This sets the length of time the Cellcorder applies a load during a load test NOTE Select how many Intercell Connections IC per cell will be read one to four by choosing Single Dual Triple or Quad or select Combined or Computed 4 1 3 Single Testing If the user is testing batteries with 2 two terminals and the batteries are connected ...

Page 54: ...st of the next cell The reading combines the cell resistance Rc plus the intercell resistance Ric Using Combined no values are displayed for Ric1 to Ric4 Combined is faster than Computed but does not separately indicate cell and intercell resistance values whereas Computed does NOTE The combined mode of testing can be used on the last cell of a series 4 1 8 Computed Testing Computed testing requir...

Page 55: ...ve on the pc locate where the program files are stored and save in this case the program files are stored on the local hard drive To save to the memory card for CRT 300 put the card in the drive navigate to the memory card drive and save the file To save to the USB device for CRT 400 insert the USB device and navigate via Windows Explorer to save the file To transfer the CCF file to the CRT refer ...

Page 56: ...d Time Format are now automatically determined from the computer s setup Two sets of readings with the same date in the same file are not allowed Although an ADF can contain data from many Cellcorders or hydrometers data can only go into the file only once per day because the date identifies sets of readings The user can create a battery data file by entering the information This file can be maint...

Page 57: ...r File Preferences To create an ADF click File New to display the New ADF window Figure 72 File New Figure 73 New ADF Select a method to create the ADF by clicking into the radial button The options include download from a Cellcorder or hydrometer import a DOS DAT file open a CDF or enter data manually Press or if necessary ...

Page 58: ... For all but CDF clicking displays the General Battery Information window Figure 75 Open CDF NOTE If opening an existing CRT file CDF setup information is extracted from the first file encountered during import NOTE Details can always be edited and updated under File Properties General Figure 76 File Properties ...

Page 59: ...File Properties General Open Reopen An ADF For CRT Data If not creating a new ADF and an ADF is not currently open do these steps Click File Open Figure 78 File Open ADF Select the file from the Open an ADF window by highlighting the file and clicking Figure 79 Open an ADF File ...

Page 60: ...6 File Properties Editing Battery Data In The ADF This chapter describes the five File Properties windows which the user may use to edit battery data General Properties Details Intertier Properties Comments User Defined Properties Open a file NOTE If a CDF is opened the software will import it into an ADF For this example the DEMO ADF is to be opened Figure 81 File Open ADF ...

Page 61: ...82 File Properties General Tab Use the General tab to edit details such as battery name model location and install date Temperature scale and number of cells affects the battery data file Figure 83 File Properties Window General Tab Edit the Location Name Battery Name Number of Strings String Name Battery Model Temp Scale Install Date and Number of Cells in the boxes provided ...

Page 62: ...ttery was installed Number of Cells This selection is normally set to the number of cells in the battery but may be used to limit the number of cells shown on charts artificially Number of Cells affects most data displays graphs reports and calculations Changes to this setting however do not affect actual cell data No data is lost by reducing the number of cells the excess cell values simply becom...

Page 63: ...nal resistance intercell R1 to R4 resistance temperature and specific gravity This list view can display cell data in colors based on threshold values and intertier cell data in bold To display a list view open a file then click File Properties Details NOTE Data is arranged as record oriented typically each column represents a field of a record and each row one record To sort on a column ascending...

Page 64: ... and or Cancel Figure 85 Right Click On Details List 6 1 1 Right Click Show Threshold Colors To show data in color right click the list view If Show Threshold Colors is not checked on the pop up menu as shown in Figure 85 Right Click On Details List right click to highlight Show Threshold Colors to enable color This also causes the list view to indicate intertier cell data in bold font Figure 86 S...

Page 65: ... colors click Set Thresholds on the right click menu To Set Thresholds for Voltage right click highlight Set Thresholds and then highlight Voltage Check Enable Threshold Analysis to display colors in the list on the Details tab Figure 88 Set Thresholds Voltage Figure 89 Voltage Display Properties Threshold Figure 90 Voltage Display Properties Manual Scale ...

Page 66: ...may change the default colors on the Details tab at any time Figure 91 Example Show Threshold Colors Voltage To Set Thresholds for Internal Resistance right click highlight Set Thresholds and then highlight Internal Res Check Enable Threshold Analysis to display colors in the list on the Details tab Figure 92 Set Thresholds Internal Res ...

Page 67: ...Properties Editing Battery Data In The ADF 4200 002 49 Revision 6 Figure 93 Internal Resistance Display Properties Threshold Figure 94 Internal Resistance Display Properties Manual Scale Figure 95 Example 2 ...

Page 68: ...ors click Resistance readings above the Baseline indicate cells that are showing signs of deterioration Only the Internal Resistance setting has Baseline To Set Thresholds for Intercell Resistance r1 R4 right click highlight Set Thresholds and then highlight Intercell Res and the appropriate intercell R1 R2 R3 or R4 Check Enable Threshold Analysis to display colors in the list on the Details tab F...

Page 69: ...Properties Manual Scale NOTE For an interesting effect set Normal color to white Normal values appear hidden and only values that violate thresholds are visible 6 1 3 Choosing a Data Set Figure 99 Choose Data Set Read Date The Read Date box at the upper left indicates the date of the Data Set being displayed Click the drop down list to view another date ...

Page 70: ...t click the list view and choose Modify Read Date Type a new date or click the date box drop down button and use the calendar Figure 100 Right click Modify Read Date NOTE The user cannot select a date being used by another Data Set in the file 6 1 5 Editing Cell Data Figure 101 Edit Cell Data Value In File Properties Details Tab Bottom Window In This Figure Is The Cell Data Grid Editor Edit the va...

Page 71: ...indexes to the row clicked Use the mouse Tab or Arrow keys highlight data to change type the new data and press the Enter button on the pc s keypad to record changes in the list Figure 102 Right click Edit The Grid Editor shows changes in red Figure 103 Cell Data Grid Editor Changes When editing is complete click NOTE Unlike the list view the Cell Data Grid Editor does not display threshold colors...

Page 72: ... or automatically NOTE Be certain Number of Cells on the File Properties General tab is correct before marking intertier cells Marking intertier configuration affects intercell resistance calculation Cells marked as intertier cells are ignored when calculating high average and low intercell resistances for a series of cells because intertier cells have much higher intercell resistance than other c...

Page 73: ...ree ways the user can create an intertier configuration 1 Select cells in either list then click or Moves selected cells from Available Cells to Current Configuration Moves selected cells from Configuration to Available Moves all cells from Configuration to Available To select multiple cells hold the Ctrl key down and click cell numbers To select a group of cells click the first cell in the group ...

Page 74: ...s The Wizard Example area shows the start of the sequence Click to display the results in the Current Configuration list The user may edit the list using or When finished click as necessary Figure 106 Configuration Wizard Intertier Tab File Properties Window As an example if a 59 cell battery has intertier cells at 10 20 and 30 enter 10 in First intertier follows Cell number box and it will automa...

Page 75: ...ings taken or when connectors were cleaned NOTE To copy or paste comments highlight the text right click the Comments area to open the edit menu click Copy Click Paste to place the text Figure 107 File Properties Comments Tab Figure 108 Select A New Read Date Create a new comment for a read date by clicking select from the Read Date drop down list then click as necessary ...

Page 76: ...e comments with a Read Date In the Properties Comments tab type the comments to be associated with the Read Date Figure 109 File Properties Comments Tab Begin Typing 6 1 8 Create And Use A Template To save information entered into the Comments tab as a template click the Save As New Comment Template button A confirmation window opens and asks for confirmation press or as appropriate Figure 110 War...

Page 77: ...a template from the Comments tab click the Create New Comment for Read Date button In the Select a New Read Date window choose a Read Date check Use Template choose a Template Name then click The template text appears in the Comments tab and will be associated with the Read Date NOTE Templates can be assigned only to dates not already in the Read Date list on the Properties Comments tab If a templ...

Page 78: ...ew Read Date window opens select the template name from the drop down list then click NOTE A warning window will ask the user to confirm deletion Figure 112 Use Template Delete Key 6 1 11 Delete Comments To remove Comments press NOTE If the Comments area does not appear in the main software program window check File Preferences or enlarge the window vertically ...

Page 79: ...pilot cells or equipment such as chargers Figure 113 File Properties User Defined Tab 6 1 12 Create A New User Defined Field To add a field click the Create a New Field button Single click into a highlighted line to type the field name double click to type field contents Click or as necessary 6 1 13 Delete A User Defined Field To delete a field highlight the line and click the Delete Selected Fiel...

Page 80: ...ary Figure 114 Select A New Read Date On the User Defined tab click Create a New Field button and add field details Single click into a highlighted line to type the field name double click to type field contents 6 1 15 Save As A New Field Template To save a User Defined tab as a template click the Save as New Field Template button At the Input Template Name box type a template name then click or a...

Page 81: ... Cellcorder to create the file refer to the Cellcorder User s Guide Download A New Data Set From CRT CDF Via IR NOTE If both the Cellcorder and hydrometer data logger have data for the same parameters it is important which data the user captures first because data captured last overwrites data captured first For example if the user captures Specific Gravity SG and Temperature data from the Cellcor...

Page 82: ...ew ADF or Open Reopen an existing ADF refer on page 21 or wait until the Battery Data Capture window appears to create a new file or open an existing file To create an ADF for CRT data do the following Create a new data file or on the Main Menu click File New Figure 117 Create New ADF Figure 118 File New In the New ADF file window click into the radial button Download a new Data Set from a Cellcor...

Page 83: ...String Name Battery Model Install Date and Number of Cells measured in the string After filling in the information press or if necessary Figure 120 General Battery Information NOTE It is best to accommodate multi string information within the General Battery Information window at the beginning of a session Figure 121 Multi String Information In The ...

Page 84: ...corder window choose CRT Press or if necessary Figure 122 Select Cellcorder NOTE If the Remember my selection box is checked this window will not continue to appear Figure 123 Do Not Display Cellcorder Screen NOTE If the Select Cellcorder preference is not selected under preferences this window will not appear ...

Page 85: ...the button to send Press to choose the IR method of transfer Figure 124 File Open ADF Align the CRT and the Computer IR ports as the CRT screen indicates Press in the BAS Figure 125 Align IR Ports The CRT Interface window opens Choose to Include Configuration to capture the data by checking in the box provided Press NOTE Com Status Idle Figure 126 Capture ...

Page 86: ...fic file by name Press or if necessary Figure 127 Battery Data Capture Create New Open By Name Confirm and or edit as necessary all information within the Cellcorder Battery Data Capture window Press or if necessary Figure 128 CRT Battery Data Capture Once has been chosen making sure that the IR ports are still aligned select Figure 129 CRT Interface Data Capture Downloading Data ...

Page 87: ... Cellcorder and hydrometer data logger have data for the same parameters it is important which data the user captures first because data captured last overwrites data captured first For example if the user captures Specific Gravity and Temperature data from the Cellcorder first and then the hydrometer the hydrometer data will overwrite the Cellcorder data This process captures cell voltage resista...

Page 88: ...top pc Figure 131 Laptop Figure 132 BAS Desktop Icon Start the BAS program double click the BAS icon on the desktop Minimize the program Figure 133 My Bluetooth Places Icon Locate the My Bluetooth Places on the pc s desktop or taskbar and double click on the icon so that the My Bluetooth Places window displays ...

Page 89: ...es Entire Bluetooth Neighborhood Window Initial Pairing Bluetooth PC NOTE Some devices may appear depending upon the user s location and available Bluetooth devices within range Power the CRT on Press the button then press and again to choose Bluetooth option for pairing Figure 135 CRT ...

Page 90: ...paired with the PC for the first time the PC will normally recognize that the CRT was paired with the PC previously and the PC CRT will pair automatically in the futurewhen the CRT PC are within range of one another and the CRT has been initialized Go to My Bluetooth Places Entire Bluetooth Neighborhood window If the list is unpopulated and this is the first time pairing the CRT with the PC then c...

Page 91: ... choose to Pair Device from the drop down menu Figure 139 Pair Device Type 0000 into the Bluetooth security code box and select or or if necessary Figure 140 Bluetooth Security Code For Cellcorder Device Figure 141 Paired Cellcorder And PC A checkmark next to the Cellcorder will indicate that the Cellcorder is paired with the pc ...

Page 92: ...gain and select Connect Com0 A new window COM0 will display with the Bluetooth serial port chosen NOTE It is important to record the Bluetooth serial port COM Figure 143 Record The Bluetooth Serial Port COM Figure 144 Communications Button Com Port Go back to the BAS and select the Communications Button on the Main toolbar ...

Page 93: ...T Once the COM port has been recorded Power On the CRT then press on the CRT to cancel and to go back to the Main Menu on the CRT to begin downloading the data 7 1 2 Begin Battery Data Capture via Bluetooth Go to the BAS and select the Cellcorder Interface Button Figure 147 Cellcorder Interface Button Press the Cellcorder Interface button In the Select Cellcorder window choose Model Number Press o...

Page 94: ...me when the Battery Data Capture window appears Press or if necessary Figure 149 Battery Data Capture If the user has chosen to create a new file then the General Battery Information window appears The user can choose to enter all information at this time or to save time the user may choose to press and edit information once the download is completed NOTE It is recommended to enter at the very lea...

Page 95: ...nue the download The Instructions window for the CRT opens Follow the instructions within this window NOTE Check COM port on PC to make sure it matches the BAS chosen COM port Do not select Continue here before following the Instructions for CRT Figure 151 Instructions for CRT Power CRT on On the CRT press the button then press and again to choose Bluetooth option for pairing Figure 152 CRT ...

Page 96: ...zes Figure 153 Initializing Please Wait CRT Then wait for the Ready for data transfer LCD screen on the CRT Figure 154 Wait For Data Transfer Press in the BAS NOTE Check the Include Configuration box to transfer settings like battery name and thresholds Figure 155 Instructions for CRT ...

Page 97: ...corder Battery Data Capture window appears Download the First Cells defaults to the Number of Cells on the File Properties General window It is the maximum number of cells from which data will be captured and usually matches the number of cells in the battery Set Save the data set into the file Starting at Cell Number to the cell number the CRT should start downloading data to typically 1 Thus Cel...

Page 98: ...to 128 as well Capture the first Cellcorder with the starting cell number set to one and capture the second into the same file with the starting number set to 129 To start capturing click Figure 158 Warning If information will be overwritten a warning window appears Press to continue Figure 159 Transferring Data NOTE The Communication Status shows Transferring configuration cell data The CRT displ...

Page 99: ...pter describes how to capture data from the hydrometer data logger to the computer via IR or RS 232 serial cable Choose to create a new ADF or reopen an existing ADF NOTE If both the Cellcorder and hydrometer have data for the same parameters it is important which data the user captures first because data captured last overwrites data captured first For example if the user captures SG and temperat...

Page 100: ...r Press once the option is chosen or if necessary Figure 162 New ADF Window From Hydrometer Data Logger 7 1 3 Open Reopen An ADF For Hydrometer Data If not creating a new ADF and an ADF is not currently open do these steps Click File Open and select the file from the Open an ADF window Figure 163 File Open ADF Figure 164 Open ADF Window ...

Page 101: ...rings String Name Battery Model Install Date and Number of Cells measured in the string Once filled in press or if necessary Figure 166 General Battery Information Read the Instructions for transferring data via IR Turn data logger On Choose string A B C D E F G or H by pressing Make sure the LED next to the chosen string is blinking Line up computer IR with the data logger IR Select Continue Figu...

Page 102: ...the data logger and only one may be downloaded at a time Line up the IR port of the data logger with the IR port on the PC Figure 168 IR Bottom Of Data Logger Choose the starting cell number Check the Temperature Unit Select Figure 169 Hydrometer Data Logger Interface Shows Communications Downloading ...

Page 103: ...e remember the selection click into the space provided to check the box Hydrometer Data Logger Interface This section describes data transfer via the hydrometer data logger to a computer via IR or RS 232 cable captures Specific Gravity SG and Temperature data NOTE The data logger can contain data for eight strings of 256 cells or 2048 readings only Figure 171 Capture Hydrometer Data ...

Page 104: ...cess may be easier to do if the data logger is disconnected from the hydrometer Press SEL to select the channel string A H from which data will be transferred Figure 172 Data Logger Front View NOTE The data logger LEDs indicate status as follows Fast A H LED flashes fast Channel has data and is selected Steady LED is on Channel has data but is not selected Slow LED flashes slowly Channel is select...

Page 105: ...ions 1 to 128 The other hydrometer tests cells 129 to 256 and stores in 1 to 128 as well Capture the first hydrometer s data with the starting cell number set to one and capture the second hydrometer s data into the same file with the starting number set to 129 Set the Read Date for this Data Set Type a date or click the drop down calendar button Set the Temperature Unit in Hydrometer box to C or ...

Page 106: ... if the data logger is disconnected from the hydrometer Press SEL until the LED is flashing FAST next to the desired string to select the channel string A H from which data is to be transferred Figure 176 Data Logger Front View NOTE The data logger LEDs indicate status as follows Fast A H LED flashes fast Channel has data and is selected Steady LED is on Channel has data but is not selected Slow L...

Page 107: ...Read the Instructions for Hydrometer in the window on the computer Figure 177 Instructions for Hydrometer NOTE Read the instructions carefully before selecting Continue right away Choose to create or open a file by name Figure 178 Battery Data Capture Window ...

Page 108: ...le on a 256 cell battery one hydrometer tests cells 1 to 128 and stores the data in hydrometer locations 1 to 128 The other hydrometer tests cells 129 to 256 and stores in 1 to 128 as well Capture the first hydrometer with the starting cell number set to one and capture the second into the same file with the starting number set to 129 Set the Read Date for this Data Set Type a date or click the dr...

Page 109: ... correct COM port and Number of Cells is selected If using IR verify all hydrometer module data LEDs are flashing Also verify the IR port driver is installed After capture the Hydrometer Interface If using RS 232 disconnect the serial cable The hydrometer data logger powers down after a few minutes of inactivity The user may review the data on the File Properties windows To save the captured data ...

Page 110: ...the following Create a new data file by pressing or on the Main Menu click File New Figure 180 Create New ADF Figure 181 File New In the New ADF window click into the radial button adjacent to Import from DOS DAT file Press or if necessary Figure 182 New ADF Window From Cellcorder Data File ...

Page 111: ...in the string Press or if necessary Figure 183 General Battery Information NOTE If the user has not chosen the CRT previously and checked off the Remember my selection the following window may appear In the Select Cellcorder window choose CRT Press or if necessary Figure 184 Select Cellcorder NOTE If the user wishes to have the software remember the selection click into the space provided to check...

Page 112: ...Press or if necessary Figure 185 File Import Wizard The File Import Wizard button may be used as well Select only DAT files related to the ADF being appended The File Import Wizard Step 1 DOS data file window appears Press or as necessary Figure 186 File Import Wizard Step 1 DOS Data File Window ...

Page 113: ... explains to the user to Figure 187 Step 2 Browse For DOS dat File Navigate to the desired location in this case a dos_dat folder on the local hard drive Figure 188 Navigate To DOS dat Files Highlight the file and click and or as necessary Figure 189 Open DOS File ...

Page 114: ...tep 2 DOS dat Import Figure 191 Step 3 Finish DOS File Import Now select NOTE If you have an older version of the software other instructions may appear in Step 3 newer versions no longer display further instructions for easier use To Reopen select File Reopen and open an ADF file from the dropdown list Figure 192 File Reopen Existing ADF ...

Page 115: ...Drive Inserted Into CRT NOTE Make sure the LED next to USB is not lit as it indicates when the USB device is being accessed The Cellcorder saves data in the file format CDF Insert the USB flash hard drive into the computer where the BAS software is installed Figure 194 USB Flash Hard Drive Inserted Into PC NOTE A Microsoft Window may open to ask what to do with the files on the USB device please r...

Page 116: ...re Figure 195 BAS Desktop Icon Click File Open CDF Figure 196 File Open CDF In the Open a CDF file window use the Look in dropdown menu to locate the Removable Disk that symbolizes the USB flash hard drive Figure 197 Removable Disk USB Device Navigate to the desired data file CDF Figure 198 Removable Disk USB Device ...

Page 117: ...ating to the file may be different Scroll down to the desired file highlight it and click Figure 199 Open A CDF From The USB Device Figure 200 Configuration Information To Be Imported Verify and check the Configuration Information to be Imported Press once all checks and edits are completed or if necessary ...

Page 118: ... If an ADF is open then this window will display Choose to Import to the open ADF Import to a different ADF Create a new ADF or Cancel Figure 202 Import File Confirmation Create An ADF Manually The user may create a battery file by entering the information This file can be maintained manually or automatically by adding data to it from the Cellcorder or hydrometer later To create a file manually do...

Page 119: ...neral Battery Information window type Location Name Battery Name Number of Strings String Name Battery Model Install Date and the Number of Cells measured in the string Press or if necessary Figure 206 General Battery Information This sets up File Properties Details with the correct number of cells In the Read Date window enter the date that readings were taken Press or if necessary Figure 207 Rea...

Page 120: ...rid Editor opens for easy editing Figure 209 Cell Data Grid Editor Use the Editor to edit cell data for a specific read date a single Data Set After editing values click once the selection is edited or if necessary to close the Editor and now click or as needed NOTE The user can also open the Grid Editor by clicking the Edit the values of the selected cell button on the File Properties Details tab...

Page 121: ... Figure 211 File Properties Details Cell Right Click Functionality To save the new file click Or File Save assign a file name and save in the ADF subdirectory recommended Figure 212 Save ADF To add another read date on the File Properties Details window click the Create a New Data Set button select a new read date and edit the values Figure 213 File Properties Details New Data Set ...

Page 122: ...gure 214 New Data Set Read Date Window NOTE To delete a data set click the Delete this Data Set button Figure 215 File Properties Delete Data Set A warning will ask if the user wishes to delete the open Data Set Figure 216 Warning Ask For Confirmation On Delete ...

Page 123: ... Files The File Search Tool provides reports on battery locations To start the File Search Tool click File Search or press on the toolbar The File Search Tool window displays with the File Name tab open Figure 217 File Search File Name Tab Figure 218 File Search Tool Window File Name Tab ...

Page 124: ...op down list to choose the type of file to be found The asterisk finds all files with the specified extension Figure 219 File Search Tool The search begins at the directory specified in the Look In box and all subdirectories if Include Subfolders is checked Figure 220 Search Look in Press to navigate to the file folder to be searched Figure 221 Browse ...

Page 125: ...e 222 ADF Parameters User Defined Tabs 8 1 1 Buttons Tabs Explained The following items appear on all File Search Tool windows Click into a check box to display the desired item s to be included in the results search list Find Now Starts the search process after search parameters and subdirectories are set Stop Stops the search process ...

Page 126: ...es selected in the search results list Description Tab Type a string battery or location name or partial name to limit search results to the name The search returns results that match exactly For example if a file contains battery model Exide EA 13 and the user types ea in the Battery Model box the search results will list the Exide EA 13 file and all other files containing the substring EA Figure...

Page 127: ... Tab ADF Files Only The Parameters Tab limits search results to files that meet defined voltage resistance SG or temperature levels The Parameter Search can find one value or compare two values WARNING Parameter searches may be time consuming Figure 225 File Search Parameters Tab To set up a Parameter Search click ...

Page 128: ...mparative operator from the drop down list Click Enter Numeric Value or Use Threshold Value then type a numeric value or select a threshold value of Low High or Baseline NOTE When a search is based on a threshold value these values are not known until each file is opened and values may not be configured appropriately Use threshold comparison knowing that results may be inconsistent with the search...

Page 129: ...eld Name and Field Contents match those on the File Properties User Defined window Case Sensitive Search further limits the search to exact upper lower case letters Figure 227 User Defined Search Window After search parameters are set click Find Now to search for files in the Named box on the File Name tab Files that meet all criteria appear in the results list Only ADF search results include Aver...

Page 130: ...on 9 Managing Battery Data Files ADF It is important to use a consistent scheme for organizing battery data files and to use descriptive file names This chapter suggests how to create a file management system for multiple battery or site locations This chapter also describes the Extract and Merge functions Both copy groups of Data Sets sets of readings from one ADF to another but Extract is more f...

Page 131: ...le Save or Save As Figure 231 File Save Save As Figure 232 Status Modified ADF Whenever a battery file is changed the main window Status area displays Modified this means changes must be saved To save click File Save or click File Save As and select a subdirectory The following directory structure in Figure 233 Directory Structure is suggested for a system with multiple battery sites and batteries...

Page 132: ...ctory structure shown above except for the user created location folders Site 1 2 and 3 Battery files are saved under each location folder thus providing an easy way to locate a file NOTE Since each battery file represents many hours of labor it is good practice to backup battery files at regular intervals to protect against data loss ...

Page 133: ...ile considered the destination file that may or may not exist prior to starting the process if it does not exist it will be created To use Extract open the source file in the main window then click File Extract to display the Extract Data window In the Extract Data window click the check boxes to select Data Sets source files to include in the destination file Figure 235 Extract Data Window ...

Page 134: ...en If the destination is a NEW file the selected Data Sets are written and saved to it This file is configured as a scratch file Select or as appropriate Figure 236 Scratch File NOTE In a scratch file the battery location and model boxes are empty If the user edits the location and model boxes it is no longer a scratch file When extracting data to an existing ADF this window appears Use the radial...

Page 135: ...he desired results Overwrites the identified Data Set Overwrites this Data Set and subsequent duplicate dates Does not overwrite the identified Data Set Does not copy this and subsequent duplicate Data Sets to the destination Data Sets already copied will remain Stops copying and leaves the destination file unchanged NOTE At the end of the process the destination file Comments area describes the s...

Page 136: ...he open destination file but does not allow individual selection of Data Sets Open the merge destination file then click File Merge Figure 240 File Merge NOTE If the destination file was modified but not saved the user will be prompted to save before proceeding The reason is that if the merge is cancelled part way through changes made to the destination file before starting the merge will be lost ...

Page 137: ...me as for the Extract process with the following exception Save the File When the merge is complete the modified destination file is not saved Click File Save to save the file or File Close to close the file without saving thus discarding the modifications Choose one of the following buttons to obtain the desired results Overwrites the identified Data Set Overwrites this Data Set and subsequent du...

Page 138: ...Averages Figure 243 Main Menu Analysis Data Set Detail When using multiple strings a Select Strings button appears at the top of the window To select strings click the button to open a Select String Window Click or as needed NOTE Descriptions in this chapter apply to the Data Set Detail Comparison and Trend graphs Figure 244 Select Strings NAVIGATION NOTES To enlarge an area of interest on a graph...

Page 139: ...in A Bar Graph To display data for a cell click on a bar within the graph The Cell Data window appears if enabled under File Preferences Cell Data displays the string cell number the cell Voltage Internal Resistance Intercell Resistances Specific Gravity SG and Temperature when available Figure 247 Graph Bar Cell Data ...

Page 140: ...age value is bold as in the previous figure For example if the Intercell Resistance 1 bar was clicked the Intercell Resistance 1 value is bold in this case 293 is bold Graph Menus Explained The Graph drop down menu list affects the graph BUT not the data or analyzing capability Click Graph on the menu bar to display the shorter drop down menu Or for an expanded menu right click the graph display a...

Page 141: ...ck to toggle on or off NOTE For bar graphs only not trend graphs 10 1 5 Titles Customizes the graph title and saves it in the ADF for each type of graph Detail Trend etc When found in a file during report generation the customized titles appear on graphs in the report Otherwise the user defined report title appears 10 1 6 Maximize Enlarges the graph to full window Press Esc or click the top bar to...

Page 142: ...1 9 Export Activates the export tool described in Exporting Data 10 1 10 Exit Closes the graph window Parameters Menu Explained 10 1 11 Trend To analyze data in depth open the Parameters menu by clicking Parameters on the graph menu bar Figure 250 Parameters Menu Figure 251 Main Toolbar View Battery Cell Trend Graphs Or go to the main toolbar and select to View Battery Cell Trend Graphs ...

Page 143: ... two Data Sets in the same battery file Figure 253 Parameters Comparison 10 1 13 Edit Figure 254 Parameters Edit Edit the value of the selected data item by clicking or choosing Parameters Edit from the menu Edit is only active when a bar is selected on the Details graph Click a bar within the graph then click to open the Cell Data Editor box The user may change the selected parameter value and cl...

Page 144: ... window opens to Display Properties to edit and to enable threshold levels and colors for various parameters Figure 256 Parameters Thresholds Figure 257 Parameters Thresholds The selected bar is grey and the Voltage Display Properties window will open for editing as well as a window to indicate Cell Data for the grey bar selection Figure 258 Display Properties ...

Page 145: ...reshold colors from the drop down lists Check Enable Threshold Analysis to draw high and low threshold lines on the graph and display the bars in color then click When a cell exceeds a threshold level the bar on the graph bar inherits the color specified Figure 259 Threshold Colors for Bar Graphs NOTE The title bar in the Display Properties window indicates which bar graph the user had selected be...

Page 146: ...he y axis vertical range displayed on a graph Click Parameters Thresholds to display the Properties window and then select the Scale tab Click into the box next to Enable Manual Scale Type the maximum and the minimum values in the boxes provided then click The bar graph display reflects the new scale Figure 260 Parameters Thresholds Scale ...

Page 147: ...d Graphs 4200 002 129 Revision 6 10 1 15 Subsets Displays the Data Subsets window that provides a pick list for parameters to appear on the same graph Figure 261 Voltage Only Subset Figure 262 Graph With Voltage Only Subset Chosen ...

Page 148: ...Data Analysis Viewing Data And Graphs 4200 002 130 Revision 6 Check into the box provided to show data within the graph Figure 263 All Subsets Chosen Figure 264 Graph With All Subsets Chosen ...

Page 149: ...ings As an example to perform a voltage comparison open a file with at least two Data Sets Click the View Battery Data Set Graphs button Figure 265 View Battery Data Set Graphs Click Parameters Comparison Figure 266 Parameters Comparison On the new graph select a reference Data Set from the Read Date list Figure 267 Data Set Read Date For Comparison Graph ...

Page 150: ...ph remains open Select a Data Set to compare to the Reference Data Set in the Read Date drop down menu Figure 269 Select Date To Compare With Reference Data Set The Dataset Comparison Graph displays two bars for each cell The reference data bars remain fixed 10 04 1996 and the adjacent bars change as the user selects new Data Sets from the Read Date list ...

Page 151: ...parison Data Set Graph Example 3 14 2003 Figure 272 Reference Data Set Example 10 04 1996 At any time the user may select a new Data Set as a reference From the Read Date list select a date and then choose Graph Set as Reference When using multiple strings a Select Strings button appears at the top of the window ...

Page 152: ...dentify a potential problem For example a rising internal resistance can be readily identified when compared to previous readings As an example trend internal resistance for a cell by opening a file with at least two Data Sets Figure 273 Open File With Multiple Data Sets Click the View Battery Data Set Graphs button Figure 274 View Graph ...

Page 153: ...ing Data And Graphs 4200 002 135 Revision 6 Click a cell in the graph Figure 275 Click Cell In Graph NOTE Refer to cell where red line is above grey bar Then click Parameters Trend Cells Figure 276 Parameters Trend Cells ...

Page 154: ...r in Graph button Figure 277 Select Parameters In the Data Subsets window select Internal Resistance only then click Figure 278 Data Subset Internal Resistance Only A Battery Analysis window appears to explain that previously chosen subsets are being cleared Select Figure 279 Clearing Selected Subsets ...

Page 155: ...the Cell Data box If the box does not appear enable it under File Preferences The following is a graph of Cell 52 from the sample file Demo 60 Cell Hydro Plant Battery Figure 280 Cell 52 From The Sample File Demo 60 Cell Hydro Plant Battery NOTE Intertier cells are specially indicated on the Cell Trend graphs The graph subtitle is appended with Intertier on intertier cells ...

Page 156: ...entify inconsistencies in a battery system and trending internal resistance averages helps determine when the battery is approaching end of life To perform an average trend on a resistance parameter for example do the following Figure 281 Open File With Multiple Data Sets Click the View Battery Data Set Graphs button Figure 282 View Graph ...

Page 157: ...sion 6 Click a cell in the graph Figure 283 Click Cell In Graph NOTE Refer to cell where red line is above grey bar Then click Parameters Trend Cell Averages Figure 284 Parameters Trend Cell Averages Click the Select Which Parameters Appear in Graph button ...

Page 158: ...ls in the Cell Data box This detail box shows the averages of all parameters on a given date Figure 286 Cell Average Trend Data NOTE If the box does not appear enable it under File Preferences The average summaries on the internal resistance window are a calculated modified average This eliminates extremely bad cells that would give a false average The calculation eliminates any cells that are abo...

Page 159: ...il Report Comparison Report Threshold Deviation Report Cells Trend Report and Cell Averages Trend Report Figure 287 Main Menu Reports Data Set Figure 288 Main Menu Trend Figure 289 Main Toolbar Create a Dataset Detail Report The user can create a report with tabular lists graphs or both make footer with user defined text and a date stamp and page number ...

Page 160: ... report displays buttons at the top allow the user to change page view size view other report pages print the report and save as a ZRF file Figure 290 Buttons At Top Of Reports The user can Open a ZRF file later by selecting Reports Load or by using the Archive Reader ...

Page 161: ...t Type Has Five Setup Tabs To create a report open an ADF or CDF to be converted into an ADF then select the desired report type and then select all the appropriate tabs and edit accordingly to complete the report Figure 292 Reports And Report Setup Tabs There are five Report Setup tabs within each Report Setup 1 Data Sets 2 Strings Cells 3 Graphs and Tables 4 User Defined and 5 Other Options View...

Page 162: ...t read date chosen all dates in between to the last read date chosen Data Sets in the Comparison Report Setup asks the user for a reference date and several other read dates may be chosen to compare with the reference data 11 1 2 Strings Cells Tab If the user wishes to present multiple string information within reports then go to File Properties and click to check the box next to Multi Strings Fig...

Page 163: ...footer Use this Options tab to edit the text choose page orientation and print the page number and the date and time the report was created If User Text is not checked the footer will not print The user may also choose to print a company logo or any BMP file image on the first page of the report NOTE Make sure the BMP file is not larger than 150 x 150 pixels Detail Report This report type allows t...

Page 164: ...nclude desired dates in the report can be used to select all dates easily exits the Report Setup window Figure 295 Data Sets Tab If the open ADF contains only one string then the user can skip the Strings Cells Tab If the open ADF contains multiple strings then the user can choose to create the reports with one or more strings by pressing Figure 296 Strings Cells Tab NOTE The default is to include...

Page 165: ...to the boxes provided Figure 297 Graphs And Tables Tab NOTE The user s preferred threshold colors may also be displayed in the report by checking into the box provided If the user had defined specific fields under File Properties User Defined Fields and would like to include these into the report click into the boxes provided Figure 298 User Defined Fields To Be Included ...

Page 166: ...2 148 Revision 6 Figure 299 File Properties User Defined Tab Field Name Contents Report titles orientation footer etc can be edited in the Other Options tab NOTE An optional logo may be placed on the top of the report Figure 300 Other Options Tab ...

Page 167: ...Generating Reports Five Report Types 4200 002 149 Revision 6 Figure 301 Data Set Detail Report Examples ...

Page 168: ... other data sets selected NOTE The user cannot compare the same data set date to itself All data sets except the reference can be in one report If the user selects this report type Report Orientation is not selectable and is fixed at Landscape This prints a wide page for Comparison reports The Data Set Comparison Report creates a comparison table of selected Data Sets referenced to one Data Set ...

Page 169: ...ta Set Comparison Choose a reference data set and comparison data set s to be included in the comparison report Figure 304 Select Reference Data Set And Comparison Data Sets If there is one string only the user may skip this tab NOTE In multi string files the user will need to select deselect strings as needed Figure 305 Select Strings For The Comparison Report ...

Page 170: ... Report Setup Graphs And Tables Tab If User Defined Fields need to be displayed on the Comparison Report click into the boxes provided for the desired information Figure 307 User Defined Tab In Comparison Report Setup Last change all other options by selecting the Options Tab Figure 308 Other Options Tab Comparison Report Setup Window ...

Page 171: ...Generating Reports Five Report Types 4200 002 153 Revision 6 Lastly click to generate the Comparison Report Figure 309 Data Set Comparison Report Graph Examples ...

Page 172: ...ns of selected Data Sets To start the Threshold Report Setup click Reports Data Set Thresholds Figure 310 Other Options Tab Comparison Report Setup Window Choose Data Sets by clicking into the boxes provided Figure 311 Threshold Report Setup Choose Data Sets If necessary select strings to be displayed in the threshold report Figure 312 Select Strings For Threshold Report ...

Page 173: ...igure 313 Threshold Report Graphs And Tables Tab If desired the user may select previously defined user fields to be included in the report Figure 314 User Defined Fields Choose comments or a new title and change the report orientation in the Others Tab Click to create the Threshold Report Figure 315 Other Options Tab For The Threshold Report ...

Page 174: ...Generating Reports Five Report Types 4200 002 156 Revision 6 Figure 316 Threshold Report With Graphs Example ...

Page 175: ...etup click Reports Trend Cells Figure 317 Reports Trend Cells Select the dates to be included in the Cell Trend Report Figure 318 Reports Trend Cells Data Sets Tab Choose the Strings Cells to be included in the Cell Trend Report Figure 319 Reports Trend Cells String Cells Tab Multi String Left Unselected In Properties Figure 320 Reports Trend Cells String Cells Tab Multi String Selected In Propert...

Page 176: ... to be included in the report click into the check boxes provided NOTE If the user selects these report types Read date related is not selectable because Trend examines cells and not a particular data set Figure 322 Reports Trend Cells User Defined Choose comments or a new title and change the report orientation in the Others Tab Click to create the Cell Trend Report Figure 323 Reports Trend Cells...

Page 177: ... Report The Cell Average Trend Report creates a tabular list of selected Data Sets averages with respect to time To start the Cell Average Trend Report Setup click Reports Trend Cell Averages Figure 325 Reports Trend Cell Averages NOTE If the user selects this report type choosing the oldest and newest data sets also includes all the data sets between these dates in the Trend report ...

Page 178: ...port Figure 326 Reports Trend Cell Averages Data Sets Tab Choose the string or strings to be included in the Cell Averages Trend Report Figure 327 Reports Trend Cell Averages Strings Cells Tab Multi String In Properties Left UnSelected Figure 328 Reports Trend Cell Averages Strings Cells Tab Multi String In Properties Selected ...

Page 179: ...Figure 329 Reports Trend Cell Averages Graphs And Tables Tab If User Defined general information needs to be included in the report click into the check boxes provided Figure 330 Reports Trend Cell Averages User Defined Tab NOTE If the user selects these report types Read date related is not selectable because Trend examines cells and not a particular data set ...

Page 180: ...ort orientation in the Others Tab Click to create the Cell Trend Report Figure 331 Reports Trend Cell Averages Other Options Tab The following figures show parameters tabulated from the first to last Data Set with respect to time and resistance parameter averages as a graph Figure 332 Cell Average Trend Report ...

Page 181: ... Can Be Found At The End Of The Report Print to PDF A trial version of a PDF file generating program is available at installation If the user does not have a program that creates PDF files install this program if the user wants to create reports in PDF format for use and distribution After 15 trial uses the user may purchase the full program from Docudesk ...

Page 182: ...nt to PDF button Archive Reader The Archive Reader displays and prints reports saved as ZRF files Figure 335 Main Menu Reports Load To start the Archive Reader click Reports Load and open a ZRF report file Figure 336 Start Programs Alber Alber Battery Analysis Archive Reader The user may also start the reader using the Windows desktop by clicking Start Programs Alber Alber Battery Analysis Archive...

Page 183: ... new report review and save it using the Archive Reader and then immediately load in a different saved report 12 Exporting Graph Data Options Graphed data can be exported in various formats An ADF must be open and graphs can be accessed via the main menu under Analysis For this example Analysis Data Set Detail graph is open To open the Export Option window on any Graph window click Graph Export or...

Page 184: ...roperties Details tab is saved in XLS format DOS DB File Figure 339 DOS DB Export Option The DOS DB File exports data in a format used by the DOS based BAS program NOTE Not used for the Windows version Others Metafile BMP Text Data Only Click to export as MetaFile BMP or text format Figure 340 Other Graph Export Options Figure 341 Exporting String 1 The Export File Options box opens ...

Page 185: ... a file name then click On the Exporting box click NOTE The file is not saved until the user clicks Export 12 1 3 Print Metafile Only Pr Click into the radial button next to Printer select the Metafile s Object Size full page millimeters inches and or points and then click Print Choose a Printer and then click How Selecting a File Type Influences Output Export File Type Options Export Destination ...

Page 186: ...ph Data Options 4200 002 168 Revision 6 Figure 343 Graph Export Text Data Only If Text Data Only is selected in the Export area after the user clicks the following window appears Figure 344 Export Text Data Options ...

Page 187: ...OTE Leaving all items unselected exports all data 12 1 6 2 Export What Export What selects whether data is exported with or without parameter labels The following examples have one parameter Voltage and five cells 2 183 2 123 2 191 2 200 2 136 Figure 345 Graph s Text Data Without Labels 1 2 3 4 5 Voltage 2 183 2 123 2 191 2 200 2 136 Figure 346 Graph s Text Data And Labels With Y Axis Value Select...

Page 188: ...in grid fashion in Subset by Point or Point by Subset style 1 2 3 4 5 Voltage 2 183 2 123 2 191 2 200 2 136 Figure 350 Table Subset By Point Format Point by Subset Voltage 1 2 183 2 2 123 3 2 191 4 2 200 5 2 136 Figure 351 Table Point By Subset Format In the Numeric Precision area click Current Precision to export data with three decimal places Click Maximum Precision to export more than three dec...

Page 189: ... navigate to the USB memory card drive Select the drive highlight the CDF name and click Edit Copy on the Explorer toolbar Choose a subdirectory for the file usually Program Files Alber Alber Battery Analysis Cellcorder CDFs and click Edit Paste to copy the file into the subdirectory Memory Card Note WINDOWS 2000 CAUTION Removal of the memory card used with CRT 300 from some manufacturer s reader ...

Page 190: ... Download the upgrade UPG file from the website www alber com softwareupdates htm Figure 352 www alber com softwareupdates htm Or copy the file from a CD to Program Files Alber Alber Battery Analysis To start in upgrade mode press and the green POWER button at the same time ...

Page 191: ...ious section WARNING Do not continue until the user has the UPG upgrade file ready Clearing the current firmware makes the Cellcorder unusable until new firmware is loaded Upgrade Via USB Device CRT 400s At the message System is ready to clear Flash memory for new program press CONTINUE F2 Figure 354 System Is Ready At System ready to receive upgrade file Select file transfer method press USB F2 F...

Page 192: ...mory For Memory File transfer in progress appears and the frame number counts down Figure 357 File Transfer in Process When Upgrade successful System is running Version nn nnnnn appears press CONTINUE F3 Figure 358 Upgrade Successful Upgrade Using The IR Port Download the upgrade UPG file from the Albér Web site www alber com softwareupdates htm ...

Page 193: ...Figure 359 www alber com softwareupdates htm Or copy the file from a CD to Program Files Alber Alber Battery Analysis To start in upgrade mode press and the green POWER button at the same time The CRT displays this message Figure 360 System Is Ready ...

Page 194: ...eady At System ready to receive upgrade file Select file transfer method press INFRARED F 3 Figure 362 Sytem Ready For Upgrade The CRT LCD lets you know that it is being prepared for the Memory Upgrade Figure 363 Preparing Memory For Memory File transfer in progress appears Figure 364 File Transfer in Process NOTE The Frame does not count down at this time ...

Page 195: ...erface Select from the BAS software toolbar To change the port click on the down arrow to select a highlight and select a port then click OK Figure 365 Communications Settings Com Port BAS Software Then click the Start the Cellcorder Interface button On the next box select CRT and click OK Figure 366 BAS Software Program Select Cellcorder ...

Page 196: ...the BAS Instructions for CRT screen click Continue Figure 367 BAS Instructions Align the computer and CRT 400 IR ports Figure 368 Align IR Ports Figure 369 BAS CRT Interface Window On the BAS CRT Interface window click Load Update under Firmware Update ...

Page 197: ... Open Figure 370 Open UPG File File transfer in progress begins to count down on the CRT Figure 371 File Transfer in Process NOTE The Frame counts down at this time When Upgrade successful System is running Version nn nnnnn appears press CONTINUE F3 Figure 372 Upgrade Successful ...

Page 198: ...stem is ready to clear Flash memory for new program to upgrade press Continue To cancel upgrade press Cancel At the message System ready to receive upgrade file select file transfer method press Smart Media The message File transfer in progress appears and frame numbers count down When Upgrade successful system is running Version nn nnnnn appears press Continue to display the Main Menu 15 CLC 200 ...

Page 199: ...t from a Cellcorder On the General Battery Information box type Location Battery and String Names Model Install Date and the Number of Cells measured in the string On the Select Cellcorder box choose CLC 200 and then click OK The Cellcorder Interface box appears To capture data continue with the next section 15 1 2 Capturing CLC 200 Data This section describes CLC 200 to computer battery data capt...

Page 200: ...is box indicates Connecting after communication is verified Connected appears If communication cannot be established Failed appears with Retry or Cancel options After communication is established if Memory Mode at the bottom indicates a Cellcorder status of Unknown confirm Cellcorder firmware is Version 2 00 or later The version number displays at CLC 200 power up Memory Mode displays Unknown unti...

Page 201: ...ly one Thus Cellcorder Cell 1 data is recorded in the file under Cell 1 and so on NOTE Change the starting cell number when more than one Cellcorder records data from the same battery For example on a 256 cell battery one Cellcorder tests cells 1 to 128 and stores the data in Cellcorder locations 1 to 128 The other Cellcorder tests cells 129 to 256 and stores in 1 to 128 as well Capture the first ...

Page 202: ...n data immediately after upgrading from Ver 1 1 or earlier so the user will have a valid calibration file 15 1 3 Backup Via Serial Cable Complete this section to back up CLC 200 calibration to a file Connect the Cellcorder to the serial port selected in the Communications Settings box and power on the Cellcorder On the main menu click Device Cellcorder On the Cellcorder Interface box if required t...

Page 203: ...File Open box go to a subdirectory choose a calibration data file and click Open The selected file is verified and if valid the Cellcorder Calibration Data box appears Verify the Cellcorder serial number in the serial number box To restore the data to the Cellcorder click OK or click Cancel If data transfer is successful a message appears Upgrading CLC 200 Firmware The user can upgrade CLC 200 fir...

Page 204: ...o At the prompt Erase RAM program Enter Clear Esc Quit press Enter and wait for the Cellcorder to re initialize o Refer to step three and verify the Cellcorder is reset to original factory firmware If the Cellcorder is running original firmware on the computer click the BAS icon to start the program On the Main Menu click Device Cellcorder On the Select Cellcorder box click CLC 200 Verify Communic...

Page 205: ...e 111 find now 108 112 new search 108 print search 108 112 remove wizard 55 stop 108 buttons 107 CAL file 14 calibration 188 calibration backup via serial cable 188 capturing see importing CLC battery data 184 CAUTION 37 CCF 14 22 CD software 3 CDF 1 14 175 cell data grid editor 52 data window 123 intertier designation 54 number for capture 87 90 187 voltage range 24 cell avg trend report 143 Cell...

Page 206: ...148 dates search window 109 dates search tool 110 DB file 15 delete comments 60 config editor button 37 this data set button 103 demo file 15 description search window 108 detail file properties window 46 pop up menu 51 report graph 154 details threshold colors 46 Device Manager PC 20 directory structure figure 115 Docudesk PDF program 4 166 DOS DB file button 169 DOS file 15 dual intercell settin...

Page 207: ...el 50 51 hydrometer data logger 85 86 88 instructions 86 interface button 81 interface window 86 icon 7 12 38 64 input template name box 58 62 install date 43 44 65 101 config editor 24 search 109 install software 3 intercell combined 36 computed 36 dual 36 quad 36 single 36 triple 36 interface hydrometer 11 start 11 interface box CLC 200 185 intertier properties window 54 IR1 align ports 67 drive...

Page 208: ...stion IR port window 5 read date 51 change date on data set 52 for this data set 87 90 search window 109 unique 38 user defined tab 62 reference data set 133 remove button wizard 55 report cell avgs trend 144 cell trend 144 comparison 143 data set comparison report 154 data set detail 11 detail 143 149 151 threshold deviation 143 report generation 143 data set detail report 149 151 report setup da...

Page 209: ...36 quad 36 single 36 triple 36 text data file 169 text data only button 169 172 threshold 33 colors 54 colors window 50 129 config file editor 35 editor 128 129 levels 129 on parameters menu 128 titles on graph 124 toolbar 7 12 38 64 trend graph 121 parameters 136 triple intercell setting 36 type config editor window 35 config file editor window 35 UPG file 15 176 178 184 upgrade CLC firmware 189 ...

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