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Trademark
C5100B BatteryStore is a trademark of Cadex Electronics Inc. All other trademarks or
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Copyright © 2016 by Cadex Electronics Inc. All rights reserved. No part of this
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contact Cadex Electronics Inc. (service@cadex.com) for suggestions or corrections.
Disclaimer
While every effort is made to ensure that the information contained in this manual and
Online Help is accurate and up-to-date, Cadex Electronics Inc. does not warrant or
guarantee the accuracy of the contents of this manual and Online Help. Further, Cadex
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
www.cadex.com/contact-us/cadex-electronics for up to date information.
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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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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hrs.
A battery test contains the following steps:
1. Select the battery’s nominal voltage
2. Select the battery’s nominal (rated) capacity
3. Run a battery test
4. Print the receipt or test report
Step 1: Select the Battery Model
The Battery Test window provides two methods to select a
battery model:
o User Specified Rating: Input the nominal battery
capacity mAh in the field (this information should
be located on the battery label). This method
triggers either QuickSort™ (below 1400mAh) or
QuickSort™ 4.0 (1400mAh or above).
Or
o Select Battery: Select a battery model from the list.
If your battery model cannot be located, use the
other option. This method triggers QuickSort™ 3.0
(QSMS), if available.
In the Select Battery option, click Select Battery button. The
Battery Models window appears.
In the Battery Models window, click the DOWN ARROW in the
Manufacturers field to view a list of battery models
manufactured by a specific company.
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NOTE
You can update the list of battery models by entering new
models or downloading an updated database from the
Cadex website (see Update and Backup the Battery Models
Database).
The Battery Models window lists all available battery models.
For each battery model, the window shows the manufacturer’s
name, the battery’s model number, the rating, nominal
voltage, the alias, and the QS3 model, if applicable. To set a
specific battery model as a “favorite”, select the check box in
the Favorite column. To view only those battery models
selected as favorites, select the Show Favorites Only check box.
Show QS3 Models Only lists all available QuickSort™ 3.0
(QS3) battery models. For each battery model, the window
shows the manufacturer’s name, the battery model’s number,
the rating, nominal voltage, the alias, and the QS3 model. To
view only QS3 battery models, select the Show QS3 Models
Only check box.
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Step 2: Run a Battery Test, Charge, or Cycle
In the User ID field, type an identification code for a customer
or employee. Type any notes in the Service Notes field, as
required. To test the battery, click Test. To charge the battery,
click Charge. To discharge and then charge the battery, click
Cycle.
The Test Status field indicates the status of the test:
A progress bar is used to show the progress of the
current test
A Cancel button is used to halt the test
Finish – the test has completed.
The Test Log field contains additional information about the
test status and test result.
Step 3: Print the Receipt or Test Report
BatteryStore prints receipts on a standalone receipt printer
and test reports on a PC printer. Configure the default printer
in the Options->Printer Setup window.
1. Standalone Receipt Printer
Go to C5100 Setup to configure receipt printer. (Note: To
activate Receipt printing, ensure the C5100B printer is not set
to disabled).
2. PC Printer
Go to Options->Printer Setup to configure PC printer.
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The Print button prints to the default printer.
The Auto Print Test Report option automatically prints the test
report or receipt when the test is completed – you do not need
to click Print.
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Section 3: Manage Test Results
Manage Test Results
The Test Results window lists all battery test reports. For each test result, the
Test Results lists:
Test number, test type, and test result
Start and end date & time of test
Battery manufacturer’s name and battery model
Fault code, if any
Capacity rating, voltage rating, and equipment ID
C5100B firmware revision number
You can view and print test reports, export a test report to a comma-delimited
text file, save the test report as a PDF file, view a summary, or delete the test
report.
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To view a test result, click the Results menu item. The Test
Results window appears.
Highlight a test result and click View. The test result appears
in the Service Report window.
To print the test report, click Print. To save the test report to a
PDF file, click Save.
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Print Test Results
To print a test result, click the Results menu item. The Test
Results window appears.
Click the check box in the left-hand column to select a test
result and click Print. The report is sent to the default printer.
Multiple test reports can be printed by left-clicking multiple
test results. Click the Select/deselect all check box to quickly
select or deselect all test results.
Export Test Results
To export a test result to file, click the Results menu item. The
Test Results window appears.
Select the check box adjacent to each test result to export and
click Export. The Export Report Data window appears.
In the File Name field, type a name for the report and click
Save. The report may be saved with an Excel (.xls) format or
comma separated value (.csv) format.
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To save a test result, click the Results menu item. The Test
Results window appears.
Select the check box adjacent to the test result to save and click
Save As. The Report Save As window appears.
Delete Test Results
In the File Name field, type a name for the report and click
Save. The test result report may be saved in PDF (.pdf), HTML
(.html), and text (.txt) file formats.
To delete a test result, click the Results menu item. The Test
Results window appears.
Select the check box adjacent to test result to delete and click
Delete. The Delete Test Result window appears.
Click OK to permanently delete the selected test results.
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Search for Test Results
The BatteryStore database may contain hundreds, or even
thousands of test results. The Search section of the Test
Results window lets you search for specific test results.
To search for results based on the battery manufacturer’s
name, the battery’s model, or by the test result (good, fair,
poor, or low battery), click the DOWN ARROW in the
appropriate field and select the criteria.
To search for results based on a date, deselect the All check
box and then click the DOWN ARROW in the From field. Next,
click the DOWN ARROW in the To field and select the ending
date.
Click Apply to search for the test results.
Sort the Test Results
To sort the test results, click the Results menu item. The Test
Results window appears.
To sort the test results, click the column header. The test
results are sorted in ascending order. Click the column header
a second time to reverse the sort order.
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NOTE
The Report Summary will only display test results that are
active in the test results window. For instance, to view the
Results Summary for a specific Battery Manufacturer or
for a specific time, apply the Search tools (Search for Test
Results section) to modify the list of test results.
View a Test Summary Report
To view a summary of test results, click the Results menu
item, then click the Summary button. The Report Summary
window appears.
The Report Summary window shows a breakdown of all the
tests that were performed.
View different Result summaries by clicking the DOWN ARROW
in the Result Type field and selecting between All, Test,
Charge, and Cycle.
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Section 4: Configure
TM
BatteryStore
BatteryStore Options
Options
The information in the Site Information Setup window
appears in Test reports and is the default information that
appears in the C5100 Setup window.
To configure BatteryStore’s options, click the Options menu
item. The BatteryStore Options window appears.
The General tab contains Site Information, Printer Setup, and
Report Template option settings. The Database tab contains
Battery Models and Maintenance option settings. Click the
appropriate tab to see the list of options.
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Site Information Setup
BatteryStore can save customer site information. For each site,
BatteryStore saves the site ID, company name, address, and
contact information.
To manage site and contact information, click the Site
Information menu item under General tab. The Site
Information Setup window appears.
The default customer site’s information appears in the Site
Information Setup window. If required, type new information
about the customer’s site in the appropriate fields and click
OK to save the information.
Create New Site Information
To create new site information setup, click New. A blank Site
Information Setup window appears.
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Type the information in the appropriate fields for the new
customer site. Click OK to save the information.
View Site Information
To view information about a specific site, click Select Site. The
Select Site Information window appears.
The Select Site Information window lists the sites in the
database. Select the site to view and click OK. The site’s
information appears in the Site Information Setup window.
To delete a site, select the site and click Delete.
Export Site Information
Information about each site can be exported to a Site
Information file. To export the site information, click Export.
The Save As window appears.
Type a name for the site information file in the File name field
and click Save. The site information is saved to the file in
(.xml) format.
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Import Site Information
Information about sites can be imported into BatteryStore
from a Battery Customer Site (.xml) file. To import the site
information, click Import. The Open window appears.
Locate the text file that contains the site information and click
Open. The site information is imported into BatteryStore’s site
database.
Printer Setup
To configure printer setup, click the Printer Setup menu item
under the General tab. The Printer Setup window appears.
In the PC Printing Options section of the Printer Setup
window, select the printer to use by clicking Change. The
Print window appears.
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Select the appropriate printer BatteryStore will use to print
test reports and click OK.
Click the DOWN ARROW in the Print Mode field and select the
printing mode. Select the Manual option to require the user to
click Print on the Test page to manually print the test report
when the battery test is completed; select the Auto option to
print the test report automatically when the battery test is
completed.
Test Report Template
In the Default Printer section of the Printer Setup window,
select the C5100B Printer or the PC Printer option to select the
printer that BatteryStore will use to print.
To specify the fields that will appear on printed test reports,
click the General tab and then click Report Template. The
Report Template window appears.
By default, all field names are automatically selected. Clear the
check box next to a field’s name to exclude that field from the
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report. Select the check box next to the field’s name to include
that field in the report. To select all field names, select the
Select/deselect all check box; to remove all field names, deselect
the Select/deselect all check box.
To move the position of a field up or down in the report, click
the field name and then click Move Up or Move Down. This
sets the order that the fields will appear in reports using this
template.
When you have finished selecting the fields for the report
template, click OK to save the template.
To print a company logo on the report, click Browse. The
Select Report Logo window appears.
Logo files can be JPG or BMP files. Navigate to the folder that
contains the logo file, select the file, and click Open. The logo
file’s image appears in the Report Logo section of the Report
Template window.
When you have finished selecting the options for the report
template, click OK to save the template.
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Section 5: C5100 Setup
C5100B Setup
The C5100 Setup window is used for target capacity, receipt
printing and firmware update. A user can assign desirable
target capacity and print mode onto the C5100B or read
settings from the C5100B by clicking Refresh buttons.
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The new firmware has adjustable user defined target capacity.
All QuickSort™ 4.0 test and Cycle results will display Good or
Poor based on this setting.
To configure Target Capacity setting, choose one of following
options: 60%, 70%, 80%, or 90%.
Click Set to save the Target Capacity setting or click Refresh to
retrieve the C5100B’s current Target Capacity setup.
C5100B Printer Setup
The information in the C5100 Setup window is used when
printing receipts from a network printer or the Bixolon’s
thermal printer.
To configure the receipt printer information, click the C5100
Setup menu item. The C5100 Setup window appears.
In the Equipment ID field, type identification numbers or
alphabets (up to 10 characters) to associate with the selected
C5100B.
Click the DOWN ARROW in the Print Mode field and select the
printer option, as follows:
Disable: The default printer will not be used.
Manual: When the battery test is completed, click Print
on the Test page to manually print the test receipt.
Auto: When the battery test is completed, the test
receipt is automatically printed. Additional receipts
can be printed by clicking the Print button.
Click Set to save the Print Mode setting or click Refresh to
retrieve the C5100’s current Print Mode setup.
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In the C5100 Printer Setup section of the C5100B Setup
window:
The Site Information window under Options should
be filled out first as this information is automatically
transferred to the C5100 Setup window by default.
Click Update to save the information to the C5100B.
The date and time information shown in the PC are
automatically sent to the C5100B for printing in standalone mode.
Firmware Update
The FW Version field displays the version of the firmware
installed in the connected C5100B. Select the Update button
and follow the Firmware Utility directions to upgrade the
firmware.
Note: During connection, BatteryStore identifies if your
C5100 is an older version (see figures below). Update the
C5100B firmware using Cadex C5100 Firmware Utility to
ensure correct operation of BatteryStore.
BatteryStore first opened:
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Trying to operate the C5100B in BatteryStore:
To update the C5100’s Firmware:
1. Select Update from the Firmware Update section.
2. Click OK to update the firmware or Cancel to return to
the C5100 Setup window.
3. Cadex C5100 Firmware Utility window appears.
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4. Click the DOWN ARROW in the Port to connect to field to
select the COM port that the C5100B is connected to.
Ensure AC power is applied to the C5100B and USB
cable with a Type B connector is connected from the
analyzer to the computer. Click Search. If there is a
working connection, the firmware information
appears.
5. Click Browse to select a firmware file (firmware files
have a file extension .sef) and click Open.
6. Next, click Update to initiate the firmware flash
process. The Confirm window appears.
7. Click Yes to update the firmware.
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WARNING
Do not remove the C5100B battery adapter while the
C5100B is running a test or updating the firmware.
8. The Information window appears when the firmware
has been updated. Click OK.
9. Click Exit. The Confirm window appears. Click Yes to
exit the firmware utility.
10. Close BatteryStore and restart the software.
If error messages occur, contact Cadex Technical Support at
(Canada) 1-604-231-7777, (USA Toll Free) 1-800-565-5228, or
(Europe) +49 (0) 6105 975 11-0, or service@cadex.com.
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Section 6: Update and Backup
the Battery Models Database
Battery Models and Q-Codes Update
To Update the Battery Models database and Q-Code Library:
1. Open BatteryStore. Select Options. Select Battery Models
under Database.
2. While still in the Battery Models Update page, select either
Add new models only or Add new models and update existing
models. Select Web Update.
3. The Update Battery Models window appears.
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4. Click OK to update the database or Cancel to return to the
Battery Models Update window.
5. Click Stop to cancel the process anytime.
6. The number of battery models that were updated and the
number of battery models that were added will be shown
below.
7. Click OK to return to the Battery Models Update window.
Next, click OK return to BatteryStore’s active window.
The following steps are only required if you do not have
access to the internet. This method requires a database file
which can be obtained from:
http://www.cadex.com/en/support/technical
To Update the Battery Models database and Q-Code Library:
1. Save the .CFG database file to your PC. The .CFG file is
found on the Cadex website, under Technical Support.
2. In the Options menu click the Battery Models menu item.
The Battery Models Update window appears.
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3. To select the file that contains the battery models database
file, click Browse. The Select Battery Models
Configuration File window appears.
4. Select the configuration file (configuration files have a file
extension .CFG) and click Open.
To add battery models that do not exist in the database,
select the Add new models only option; to add battery
models that do not exist in the database and to overwrite
existing models, select the Add new models and overwrite
existing models option. Click Update.
5. The Update Battery Models window appears.
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Click OK to update the database or Cancel to return to the
Battery Models Update window.
6. Click Stop to cancel the process anytime.
7. The number of battery models that were updated and the
number of battery models that were added will be shown
below.
8. Click OK to return to the Battery Models Update window.
Next, click OK return to BatteryStore’s active window.
Backup the Battery Models Database
BatteryStore can automatically backup your battery models
database. To specify the frequency of the backup procedure,
select Maintenance under Database. The Database
Maintenance window appears.
The backup copy of the battery models database is stored by
default in the C:\ProgramData\Cadex\BatteryStore folder. To
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change the location of the backup file, click Browse and
choose a different folder.
Click the UP or DOWN ARROW in the Frequency field to select
how many days should pass before the backup procedure is
executed.
Click OK to save your maintenance settings.
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