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Cadex C5100B BatteryStore™ v1.6 User Guide
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makes no warranties, either expressed or implied, as to the merchantability or fitness for
a particular purpose of the C5100B BatteryStore Software and/or its documentation.
In no event will Cadex or its officers or employees be responsible for any consequential,
incidental, or indirect damages (including damages for loss or business profits, business
interruption, and the like) arising out of the use or inability to use the C5100B
BatteryStore Software and/or its documentation.
To obtain service, contact service@cadex.com or visit the Cadex website
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Document Number: PSMAN0084 Rev 5
September 2016
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Table of Contents
Section 1: Get Started with BatteryStoreTM ............................................................................... 5
Welcome to BatteryStoreTM .................................................................................................... 5
The BatteryStore Software Package........................................................................................ 6
Computer Requirements.......................................................................................................... 6
Receipt Printer Compatibility ................................................................................................. 6
Receipt Printer Installation ...................................................................................................... 7
Install BatteryStore.................................................................................................................. 8
Uninstall BatteryStore ............................................................................................................. 8
Software Updates .................................................................................................................... 8
The Menu Bar ......................................................................................................................... 9
Connect a C5100B to the PC ................................................................................................ 10
Connect a C5100B to BatteryStore ....................................................................................... 10
Exit the BatteryStore Application ......................................................................................... 11
Section 2: Test, Cycle and Charge Batteries ............................................................................. 12
Perform a Battery Test .......................................................................................................... 12
Section 3: Manage Test Results ................................................................................................. 16
Manage Test Results ............................................................................................................. 16
View Test Results ............................................................................................................. 17
Print Test Results .............................................................................................................. 18
Export Test Results ........................................................................................................... 18
Save Test Results .............................................................................................................. 19
Delete Test Results ............................................................................................................ 19
Search for Test Results.......................................................................................................... 20
Sort the Test Results ............................................................................................................. 20
View a Test Summary Report ............................................................................................... 21
Section 4: Configure BatteryStoreTM Options .......................................................................... 22
BatteryStore Options ............................................................................................................. 22
Site Information Setup ...................................................................................................... 23
Printer Setup ...................................................................................................................... 25
Test Report Template ........................................................................................................ 26
Section 5: C5100B Setup ............................................................................................................. 28
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C5100B Setup ........................................................................................................................ 28
Target Capacity .................................................................................................................. 29
C5100B Printer Setup ........................................................................................................ 29
Firmware Update ............................................................................................................... 30
Section 6: Update and Backup the Battery Models Database ................................................... 34
Battery Models and Q-Codes Update ................................................................................ 34
Backup the Battery Models Database ................................................................................ 37
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Section 1: Get Started with
TM
BatteryStore
Welcome to BatteryStoreTM
BatteryStoreTM is Microsoft Windows-based software that lets
users start and monitor battery tests on a C5100B and stores
battery test result histories in a database.
BatteryStore can export test data, consolidate tests, provide test
reports, and generate performance summaries. BatteryStore also
provides the ability to print receipts and customize service
reports.
PC Mode (Tethered Mode)
The PC with BatteryStore is used for:
a. C5100B Control (Test, Charge, or Cycle)
o QuickSort™ Test
o QuickSort™ 3.0 (QSMS) Test
o QuickSort™ 4.0 Test
b. Data Management: Store and export test results
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c. PC or Network Printing: Prints a test report
d. Optional Receipt Printing: Prints test results on a 2.25”
[57mm] wide receipt
How to setup up PC Mode:
1. Connect hardware according to the PC Mode diagram
2. Configure BatteryStore Options (Section 4)
a. Site information
b. Printer Setup
c. Report template
The BatteryStore Software Package
The Cadex C5100B BatteryStore software package contains the
following items:
Cadex C5100B BatteryStore Software
BatteryStore Installation Guide
Computer Requirements
BatteryStore requires the following computer configuration:
Windows 7, 8, or 10
1.2 GHz or faster CPU
512 MB RAM
PC with USB port
An SVGA color monitor 1024 x 768 or better, 256 colors
minimum; mouse & keyboard
Receipt Printer Compatibility
The C5100B can be configured to print test results on a 2.25”
[57mm] wide receipt. The C5100B and BatteryStore are
compatible with the Bixolon STP-103 III thermal printer (sold
separately).
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Receipt Printer Installation
The Bixolon STP-103 III thermal printer requires the following
installation steps.
1. Connect DB9 Male-to-male Adapter into the C5100B serial
port (back of device)
2. Set the DIP switches on the Bixolon STP-103 III thermal
printer:
a. Serial Interface settings
Baud rate: 9600 bps
Data bits: 8 bits
Parity: None
Stop bit: 1 bit
The serial interface settings are required in order for
the C5100B to correctly communicate with the thermal
printer. See figure below for printer underside.
3. Follow the Printer Installation Guide that is included with the
Bixolon STP-103 III thermal printer
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Install BatteryStore
To install BatteryStore:
1. Download the latest version from the Cadex website:
http://www.cadex.com/en/subscriptions
Password: victoria
The download is a compressed executable file (with file
extension .MSI)
2. Open the folder where the downloaded file was stored and
double-click BatteryStore.msi to install BatteryStore. The
Welcome to Cadex BatteryStore Setup Wizard window
appears.
3. Follow the steps through the installation wizard
Uninstall BatteryStore
To remove BatteryStore from your computer:
1. In Control Panel, go to Uninstall a program
2. Select Cadex BatteryStore and click Uninstall
Software Updates
To see which version of BatteryStore is installed on the computer,
select About from the Help menu. The BatteryStore version
appears in the About window.
Update BatteryStore Software
When a new version of BatteryStore becomes available, it can be
downloaded from the Cadex website:
http://www.cadex.com/en/subscriptions
Password: victoria
The download is a compressed executable file (with file extension
.MSI)
Running the downloaded executable will either run Setup and
install a new version of the software, or extract files to a specified
directory.
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The Menu Bar
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BatteryStore Main window displays a title screen, a menu bar,
and a C5100B status bar.
The menu bar on BatteryStore Main window displays six menus:
File, Test, Results, Options, C5100B Setup, and Help. By clicking any
of these menus displays a list of menu commands.
File Menu
The File menu contains two items, as follows:
Connect: Establishes communication between C5100B and PC
Exit: Select Exit to close BatteryStore
Test Menu
Click Test to test a battery on a C5100B.
Results Menu
Click Results to view battery test results.
Options Menu
Click Options to specify site information, printer setup, report
template fields, battery models information and database
maintenance options.
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NOTE
BatteryStore automatically connects to a C5100B when
BatteryStore starts up.
C5100B Setup Menu
Click C5100 Setup to write and read the C5100B configuration,
including the receipt printer settings.
Help Menu
The Help menu contains two items, as follows:
Help Content: Click Help Content to view this manual
About: Click About to view the About window
Connect a C5100B to the PC
To connect a C5100B to the PC:
1. Connect one end of the USB cable to the PC
2. Connect the other end of the USB cable to the backside of
the C5100B
Connect a C5100B to BatteryStore
Select Connect from the File menu to connect a C5100B to
BatteryStore. The Connecting to C5100 window appears.
If the connection was successful, the C5100B is listed on the C5100
Status bar.
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Exit the BatteryStore Application
To close the BatteryStore application:
o From the File menu, select Exit
Or
o Click X at the top-right corner
The Exit window appears.
Click Yes to exit BatteryStore.
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Battery Test Methods
Test
Performs rapid battery tests using Cadex’s QuickSort™
Technology.
Charge
Charges a battery. Approximately 3 hrs.
Cycle
Cycles a battery with charge/discharge/charge and
displays measured capacity as a percentage of the QCode/C-Code capacity rated value. Approximately 7
NOTE
Test results are retained on the C5100B until a new test is
initiated. Therefore, additional copies of receipts can be
printed without running the test a second time.
The result from a test, cycle, or charge is automatically
saved in the Results Section.
WARNING
Do not remove the C5100B battery adapter while the
C5100B is running a test or updating the firmware.
Section 2: Test, Cycle and
Charge Batteries
Perform a Battery Test
To perform a battery test, click the Test menu item. The
Battery Test window appears.
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