Gossen metrawatt BT PRO User Manual

Operating Instructions

METRACELL BT PRO

Portable Battery Tester

3-447-058-03

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Table of Contents

1 Safety Precautions..............................................................1

2 Important Information .........................................................2

2.1 Intended Use /

Use for Intended Purpose ................................................2

2.2 Use for Other than Intended Purpose...............................2

2.3 Liability and Guarantee ....................................................2

2.4 Opening the Instrument / Repairs ....................................2

3 Documentation....................................................................2

3.1 Identifiers .........................................................................2

3.2 Definition of Terms...........................................................2

4 Getting Started....................................................................3

5 The Instrument....................................................................3

5.1 Scope of Delivery............................................................. 3

5.2 Optional Accessories .......................................................3

5.3 Instrument Overview ........................................................3

5.4 Relevant Standards .........................................................4

5.5 Measurement Inputs........................................................5

5.6 LCD Display.....................................................................5

5.7 Function Keys / Navigation ..............................................5

5.8 RFID Reader ....................................................................5

5.9 Attachment Options.........................................................5

5.10 Technical Data.................................................................6

5.11 Characteristic Values .......................................................6

6 Operation ............................................................................7

6.1 Power Supply (rechargeable batteries).............................7

6.2 Switching the Instrument On/Off ......................................7

6.3 System Settings...............................................................8

6.4 Establishing and Terminating Wireless Connections ......... 8

6.5 Testing the RFID Reader..................................................9

7 Menu and Functions .........................................................10

7.1 Overview........................................................................10

7.2 Display Menu.................................................................12

7.3 Measurement Menu.......................................................12

7.4 Data Menu.....................................................................15

7.5 The SETTINGS Menu.....................................................16

7.6 INFO Menu ....................................................................17

10 Performing Measurements ............................................... 30

10.1 General Information........................................................30

10.2 Multimeter Measurements..............................................32

10.3 Charge Retention Measurement.....................................33

10.4 Discharge Measurement ................................................35

10.5 Charge Measurement ....................................................37

10.6 Resistance Measurement...............................................39

10.7 Temperature Measurement............................................41

10.8 Connector Measurement ...............................................43

10.9 Interval U Measurement .................................................45

10.10 Interval U+I Measurement ..............................................47

10.11 DMA35 Measurement (IrDA)...........................................49

10.12 DMA35 Measurement (BT).............................................49

11 Viewing, Editing, Transferring and Evaluating Measured

Values ............................................................................... 50

11.1 Viewing Measured Values / Measured Value Details at the

Instrument......................................................................50

11.2 Viewing Measured Value Evaluations at the Instrument ..50

11.3 Excluding a Measurement from Transmission (deactivate

measurement)................................................................50

11.4 Deleting Measured Values..............................................50

11.5 Saving Measured Values to a PC (data backup).............50

12 Maintenance ..................................................................... 52

12.1 Firmware Update ...........................................................52

12.2 Housing and Display ......................................................52

12.3 Measurement Cables .....................................................52

12.4 Fuse...............................................................................53

12.5 Accessories ...................................................................53

13 Service and Support .........................................................53

13.1 Product Support ............................................................53

13.2 Repair and Replacement Parts Service

Calibration Center * and Rental Instrument Service ........53

14 CE Declaration ..................................................................54

15 Returns and Environmentally Sound Disposal.................. 54

8 “BT PRO Manager” PC Software.......................................18

8.1 Installation, Launching the Program and Update............18

8.2 Overview........................................................................18

8.3 Defining the Data(base) Storage Location ......................18

8.4 Managing User Accounts............................................... 19

8.5 Basic Setting: Specifying the Temperature Unit of

Measure ........................................................................20

8.6 Creating and Managing the Battery Database................ 20

8.7 Transferring the Battery Database to the Battery Tester . 23

8.8 Assigning RFID Tags to Batteries (DUTs)........................24

8.9 Importing Measurement Data......................................... 24

8.10 Viewing Measurement Series and Creating Measurement

Evaluations (reports).......................................................25

9 Preparing Measurements..................................................28

9.1 General Information (procedure).....................................28

9.2 Switching Polarity On or Off ...........................................28

9.3 Connecting Measuring Accessories ...............................28

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1 Safety Precautions

Observe this documentation, in particular all included safety information, in order to protect yourself and others from injury, and to prevent damage to the instrument.

• Carefully and completely read and adhere to these operating instructions, as well as the instrument’s condensed operating instructions. The respective documents can be found at http://www.gossenmetrawatt.com. Retain these documents for future reference.

• Use only the specified accessories with the instrument!

• Carefully and completely read and adhere to the product documentation for optional accessories. Retain these documents for future reference.

• Tests may only be performed by a qualified electrician, or under the supervision and direction of a qualified electrician. The user must be instructed by a qualified electrician concerning performance and evaluation of the tests.

• Wear suitable and appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) whenever working with the instrument.

• Implement adequate measures for protection against electrostatic discharge (ESD).

• Observe and comply with all applicable DIN, VDE, EN, IEC and ANSI guidelines. Inform yourself concerning the operating company’s specifications and guidelines, as well as those of the respective battery manufacturers.

• Batteries are electrochemical components with very high short-circuit currents. Avoid short-circuits which endanger yourself as a user, the entire system or operating personnel.

• If the instrument doesn’t function flawlessly, remove it from operation and secure it against inadvertent use.

• The instrument may only be used as long as it’s in good working order. Inspect the housing before use. Pay particular attention to any possible cracks and the insulation around the sockets. Damaged components must be replaced immediately.

• Accessories and cables may only be used as long as they’re fully intact. Inspect all cables and accessories before use. Pay particular attention to damage, broken insulation or kinked cables. Damaged components must be replaced immediately.

• Do not use the instrument after long periods of storage under unfavorable conditions (e.g. humidity, dust or extreme temperature).

• Do not use the instrument after extraordinary stressing due to transport.

• Do not use the instrument in potentially explosive atmospheres.

• Use the instrument only within the specified ambient conditions.

• Use the instrument only in accordance with the specified protection class (IP code).

• The instrument must not be exposed to direct sunlight.

• The instrument and the included accessories may only be used for the measurements described in this manual.

• Only use accessories and the charger which are included with the battery tester or listed as optional accessories.

• Only use the instrument and the accessories within the specified measuring category.

• The measurement cables and all external cabling must not exceed an overall length of 1 meter.

• Plugging in the measurement cables and the power pack must not necessitate any undue force.

• Connect the ground wire before connecting the voltage conducting cable, and disconnect the voltage conducting cable before disconnecting the ground wire.

• Check measurement cable continuity.

• Avoid short circuits due to incorrectly connected measurement cables.

• Never touch the conductive ends of the alligator clips, the test probes or the Kelvin probes.

• Ensure that the alligator clips, test probes and Kelvin probes make good contact.

• Do not move or remove the Kelvin probes during a measurement. Unwanted sparking may otherwise occur due to test current.

• Do not remove or move the alligator clips, test probes or Kelvin probes until measurement has been completed. Completion of measurement is indicated by means of an acoustic acknowledgment.

• Avoid simultaneously contacting the battery and the frame or hardware, which may be grounded.

• The battery tester is equipped with a transponder module. Determine whether or not use of the 125 kHz frequency is permissible in your country.

• The battery tester is equipped with a Bluetooth Determine whether or not use of the implemented frequency range of 2.402 to 2.480 GHz is permissible in your country.

• The input at the P+ measurement jack is equipped with a fuse link. The instrument may only be used as long as this fuse is in flawless condition. A defective fuse may only be replaced by our repair service.

• The instrument only works with inserted batteries.

• The battery charger may only be connected to electrical systems (TN or TT) with a maximum of 230/400 V which comply with applicable safety regulations (e.g. IEC 60346, VDE 0100) and are protected with a fuse or circuit breaker with a maximum rating of 16 A.

• Do not use the instrument while the internal batteries are being charged.

• Do not use the instrument if the battery compartment cover has been removed.

• Always create a backup copy of your measurement data.

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Block

Battery

System

2 Important Information

Please read this important information!

2.1 Intended Use / Use for Intended Purpose

Periodic testing and well-organized maintenance are necessary in order to assure the availability of stationary battery systems.

The METRACELL BT PRO is a multifunctional instrument for testing batteries and battery blocks (referred to below as “devices under test” or “DUTs”). It can be used to determine the current status of a DUT and pinpoint concealed defects. The battery tester is used primarily for testing DUTs in stationary battery systems.

The battery tester stores measured values internally. All recorded measured values can be viewed on site. Individual acquired values can be conveniently re-measured if necessary. Management of devices under test, as well as evaluation and backup of the measured values, is handled by the included “BT PRO Manager” software. The measured values can also be transferred to an external computer as a CSV file.

The battery tester is a portable instrument which can be held in the hand while performing measurements.

Safety of the operator, as well as that of the instrument, is only assured when it’s used for its intended purpose.

2.2 Use for Other than Intended Purpose

Using the instrument for any purposes other than those described in the condensed operating instructions or these instrument operating instructions is contrary to use for intended purpose.

2.3 Liability and Guarantee

GMC-I Messtechnik GmbH assumes no liability for property damage, personal injury or consequential damage resulting from improper or incorrect use of the product, in particular due to failure to observe the product documentation. Furthermore, all guarantee claims are rendered null and void in such cases.

Nor does GMC-I Messtechnik GmbH assume any liability for data loss.

2.4 Opening the Instrument / Repairs

The instrument may only be opened by authorized, trained personnel in order to ensure flawless, safe operation and to assure that the guarantee isn’t rendered null and void. Even original replacement parts may only be installed by authorized, trained personnel.

Unauthorized modifications to the instrument are prohibited. If it can be ascertained that the battery tester has been opened by

unauthorized personnel, no guarantee claims can be honored by the manufacturer with regard to personal safety, measuring accuracy, compliance with applicable safety measures or any consequential damages.

3 Documentation

3.1 Identifiers

The following identifiers are used in this documentation:

Identifier Meaning

Safety information that must be complied with

Warning

Important information which must be

Important

 Prerequisite A condition etc. which must be fulfilled

1. Procedural step Steps of a procedure which must be

 Result Result of a procedural step

• Enumeration – Enumeration

Figure 1: Caption

Table 1: Description of the content of a table

Footnote

3.2 Definition of Terms

A block is the smallest unit. A group of two or more blocks is called a battery. For example, this can involve several blocks connected in series (e.g. a traction battery) or a group of batteries consisting of two or more blocks in a UPS system.

Measurements can be conducted for individual blocks or batteries. From an organizational standpoint, a device under test is always set up in the battery tester as a battery which includes one or more blocks which will be measured. And thus if you only want to measure one block, set up a battery with just one block.

taken into consideration and complied with

before a given action can be taken

completed in the specified order

Bullet lists

Description of the content of a figure

Comment

Figure 2: Example – Blocks and Battery within a System

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4 Getting Started

1. Read and adhere to the product documentation. In particular observe all safety information in the documentation, on the instrument and on the packaging.

 “Safety Precautions”  “Important Information”  “Documentation”

2. Familiarize yourself with the battery tester.

 “The Instrument”  3  “Operation”  “Menu and Functions”

3. Install BT PRO Manager software and familiarize yourself with the program 

4. Create a battery database  20.

5. Complete all required preparation in order to be able to perform measurements 

6. Perform measurements 

7. Evaluate your measurements  “Viewing, Editing, Transferring and Evaluating Measured Values”

 7

 18.

 1

 2

 10

 18.

 30.

 50.

5 The Instrument

5.1 Scope of Delivery

Please check for completeness. 1 METRACELL BT PRO 1 Rubber holster 4 1.2 V AA batteries 1Power pack 1 Set of multimeter test probes (KS29) 2 Alligator clips (KY95-3) 1 Set of Kelvin probes for 4-wire measurement (Z227D) 1 Carrying strap 1 Carrying case 1BTPRO Manager (battery tester management software) 1 Test report / factory calibration certificate 1 Condensed operating instructions

5.2 Optional Accessories

Some measurements necessitate optional accessories: – AC/DC current clamp sensor

– CP1800 (Z204A) for measurements up to 1250 ADC or

– CP330 (Z202B) for measurements up to 300 A – METRATHERM IR BASE temperature sensor (Z680A) – Spring-loaded contact pins as replacement parts for the Kelvin

probes (Z227F) Please contact our product support team for further information

on accessories 

 53.

Values recorded by and stored at the DMA 35 portable density meter from Anton Paar GmbH can be transferred to the battery tester. A description of how to use the density meter with the METRACELL BT PRO is included in these operating instructions (

 30). Please contact Anton Paar GmbH for any further infor-

mation concerning the DMA 35 density meter.

5.3 Instrument Overview

Front

Figure 3: Front Panel

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Max.

6VDC

800 m

Symbols on the instrument and the included accessories:

No. Function

1 Rubber holster (removable)

2 Infrared interface

3 Charging socket (charging cable connection)

4 Measurement input S−

5 Measurement input P−/COM

6 Measurement input S+

7 Measurement input P+

8 Carrying strap eyelets

9 Function keys

10 Display

11 RFID reader

Back

 Infrared interface location

Warning concerning a point of danger (attention, observe documentation!)

Double insulation (protection category II)

Charging socket location ( “Instrument Overview”

Attention! Only rechargeable NiMH batteries may be inserted when the charger is connected.

Fuse

Static magnetic field

European conformity marking

 3)

Figure 4: Back of Instrument

No. Function

1 Retaining magnet

2 Retaining clip

3 Battery compartment cover (underneath the holster)

The device may not be disposed of with household trash  “Returns and Environmentally Sound Disposal”  54.

5.4 Relevant Standards

The battery tester has been manufactured and tested in accordance with the following safety regulations:

IEC 61 010-1 EN 61 010-1 VDE 0411-1

EN 60 529 VDE 0470, part 1

DIN EN 61 326-1 VDE 0843-20-1

Safety requirements for electrical equipment for measurement, control and laboratory use – General requirements

Test instruments and test procedures Degrees of protection provided by enclosures (IP code)

Electrical equipment for measurement, control and laboratory use – EMC requirements – Part 1: General requirements

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5.5 Measurement Inputs

All measurement inputs are referenced to ground and reference potential, P–/COM input. The measurement inputs are not electrically isolated from each other.

The measuring ranges depend on the respective measurement inputs.

Measurement input

S− Input for measuring DC voltage.

P−/COM Reference potential (ground potential) of all measure-

S+ Measurement input for direct and alternating voltage

P+ Current conducting cable to plus pole during resis-

Function

Measuring range: ±2450.00 mVDCResolution: 0.01 mV Input impedance: > 10 M Sensing lead to minus pole during resistance mea-

surement.

ment inputs. Current conducting cable to minus pole during resistance measurement.

measurements. Measuring ranges: ±24.5000 V

±600.000 V

Input impedance: 1.6 M

±300.000 V

Sensing lead to plus pole during resistance measurement.

tance measurement.

Max. 24 V

Maximum test voltage must not exceed 24 V DC at input P+. The instrument is damaged if this value is exceed.

600 V CAT III refers to measurement inputs S+, S− and P−/COM.



Resolution: 0.1 mV

Resolution: 1 mV

Resolution: 10 mV

5.6 LCD Display

All measured values, functions and settings can be observed at the instrument’s display. As a rule, the display at the LCD panel appears in two lines. Three and four-line displays are also used in some cases, for example with measured values.

After switching the battery tester on, the initial display appears including the instrument’s designation and the version, as well as date and time.

Figure 5: Figure: Initial Display

After pressing any key while the initial display is shown, the battery tester is switched to the main menu.

All other displays and information which appear at the instrument depend on the previously selected function. The currently selected function is always identified by a preceding arrow ->.

5.7 Function Keys / Navigation

Key Function

“Function” key – Switch on and off ( 7)

– Press briefly: Return to next higher menu level or

cancel measurement

– Press and hold: End (

measurement

Scroll down key “▼” Selection of menu items or digits in downward direction.

Scroll up key “▲” Selection of menu items or digits in upward direction.

“OK” key – Open menus

– Execute functions – Confirm entries – Select digits – Proper termination of measurements – Press and hold: repeat measurement (

 30) or reactivate ( 30)

 31)

5.8 RFID Reader

The display is surrounded by an RFID reader. If individual batteries are equipped with an RFID tag (transponder), the tag can be scanned before measurement, thus making it possible to subsequently assign the measurement data to the respective DUT automatically 

125 kHz Technology

The RFID reader can only read RFID tags which use a frequency of 125 kHz. This technology offers several advantages:

• As one of the first RFID technologies, it’s widely used and easy

to obtain.

• It uses robust tags which are relatively insensitive to interfer-

ence from metals and liquids, which is crucial in battery envi-

ronments.

• Universal use (license-free ISM band)

• Minimal energy consumption (low-frequency long-wave band –

LF passive tags)

• Reading range: approx. 10 cm

• Small data transfer volumes with fast reading process (e.g.

only object ID as battery identification)

Reading RFID Tags

In order to read an RFID tag, hold the battery tester display 1 to 2 cm above the RFID tag. RF appears at display.

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5.9 Attachment Options

The battery tester provides acoustic feedback for all important procedural steps, e.g. readiness to record measured values. Consequently, there’s no need to continuously observe the display.

In order to ensure freedom of movement, comfort and quick work for the operator, the battery tester can be secured by means of various retaining devices for the entire duration of measurement:

• Carrying strap:

The operator can use the carrying strap to suspend the battery

tester around his neck. The condensed operating instructions



 include a description of how to attach the carrying strap.

• Retaining clip:

The operator can attach the battery tester to his belt with the

help of the retaining clip.

• Retaining magnet:

The battery tester can be attached to magnetic surfaces such

as battery cabinet doors with the retaining magnet.

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5.10 Technical Data

Power Supply Rechargeable NiMH batteries, 4 ea. 1.2 V type AA (recommended: Ansmann maxE 2500 mAh)

Input Impedance

Ambient Conditions

Electrical Safety

Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC)

Mechanical Design

Data Interfaces

Internal Memory Up to 300,000 data records

Measurement input S+: 1.6 M Measurement input S-: > 10 M

Operating temperature: +5 ... +40 °C Storage temperature: -20 ... +60 °C Relative humidity: Max. 75%, no condensation allowed Elevation: Max. 2000 m

Measuring category: 600 V CAT III Pollution degree: 2 Protection category: II per IEC 61 010-1/EN 61010-1/VDE 0411-1 Fuse link: 1 ea. SIBA 600 V/10 A FF Test Voltage: Test voltage at measuring connection P+ may not exceed 24 V

Interference emission: EN 61326-1:2013, class A Interference immunity: EN 61 326-1:2013

EN 61326-2-1:2013

Protection: Housing: IP40

per DIN VDE 0470, part 1/EN 60 529 (protection against ingress of solid foreign objects:

 1.0 mm dia., protection against ingress of

water: not protected) Housing: Approx. 9.6 × 15.4 × 3.3 cm (W × H × D) Weight: Approx. 0.45 kg (without rubber holster) Display: LCD, monochrome, luminous

IrDA: Connection for DMA 35 density meter, version 3 RFID: Connection for RFID tag

Bluetooth

: Connection for PC, headset and DMA 35 density meter, version 4

Technical data for the AC/DC current clamp sensors, the temperature sensor and the DMA 35 density meter can be found in the respective product documentation.

5.11 Characteristic Values

Measuring Function

Multimeter/ Connector

Measured Quantity V

Display Range

Measuring Range

-2450.00 …

+2450.00 mV

-2450.00 …

+2450.00 mV

Multimeter/ Float/ Discharge/Charge

-24.5000 … +24.5000 V

Resolution 0.01 mV 0.1 mV 1 mV 10 mV 0.01 m 0.1 °C

Input Impedance / Test Cu r r e n t

Intrinsic Uncertainty

S+

S− •••

P+ •

Measuring connec-

tions P−/ COM

Only applicable if the temperature sensor is connected to the battery tester.

Within a frequency range of 45 to 500 Hz.

>10M 1.6 M 1.6 M 1.6 M l

±(0.05%

rdg. + 10 d)

±(0.05%

rdg. + 10 d)

• •••

• • ••••

Multimeter/ Interval U/ Internal U+I

-600.000 … +600.000 V

±(0.05%

rdg.+ 50 d)

Multimeter Resistance Temperature

-300.000 … +300.000 V

±(2.0%

rdg. + 10 d)

Rel + R

00.00 …

1000.00 m

°C

-230.0 …

+230.0 °C

00.10 …

1000.00 m

approx. 2 A > 10 M

±(3.0%

rdg. + 8 d)

The characteristic values of the AC/DC current clamp sensors and the DMA 35 density meter, as well as additional characteristic values for the temperature sensor, can be found in the respective product documentation.

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6 Operation

6.1 Power Supply (rechargeable batteries)

Battery Operation

The battery tester is operated with rechargeable NiMH batteries. Pre-charged batteries are shipped loose. You have already inserted the batteries during initial startup ( ating instructions).

Operating time is approximately 10 hours when the batteries are fully charged. A warning is generated when battery voltage drops to below 4.8 V. The battery tester can be operated for approximately 1 more hour after this warning is generated.

Leaking batteries can damage the device. Check the batteries at short, regular intervals and after long periods of storage.

Charging Process

It takes about 3½ hours to charge the batteries.

Damage to the batteries or the instrument. When charging, use only:

- The included rechargeable batteries or the batteries specified in the technical data

- The included charger Always connect the battery charger to the battery tester before connecting the charger to the electrical outlet.

 condensed oper-

 The battery tester must be switched off.  All measurement cables and accessories must be removed

from the battery tester.

1. Remove the holster from the battery tester: Press against the bottom of the holster at the front and push it back and off of the battery tester. As soon as the lower part of the battery tester is exposed, pull the instrument completely out of the holster.

2. Place the battery tester face down on a stable surface.

3. Loosen and remove the screw from the battery compartment cover.

4. Unlock and remove the battery compartment cover.

5. Remove any batteries from the battery compartment.

6. Insert 4 approved rechargeable batteries into the battery compartment, making sure that the plus and minus poles match up with the provided polarity symbols.

Only the included batteries or those specified in the technical data ( 6) may be inserted and used.

7. Place the battery compartment cover onto the battery compartment and press it until it audibly clicks into place.

8. Secure the battery compartment cover with the screw.

9. Pull the holster back over the battery tester: Observe the cutouts in the holster for the front panel and the connections. Push the battery tester into the holster at the top first as far as it will go. Then press on the front at the bottom until the battery tester is fully reinserted into the holster.

 The batteries have now been inserted. The battery tester can

be used.

Do not switch the battery tester on during charging. The battery tester may not be operated during charging and is switched off automatically after 3 seconds.

 The battery tester is switched off.  4 NiMH batteries are inserted

(see section on “Replacing the Batteries”  on inserting batteries).

 All measurement cables and accessories must be removed

from the battery tester.

1. Insert the charger’s connector plug into the battery tester’s

charging socket  “Instrument Overview”

2. Connect the charger to the 230 V mains outlet. The batteries in the battery tester are charged.

3. Wait until the charging process has been completed. It takes about 3½ hours to fully charge the batteries.

4. Unplug the charger from the electrical outlet.

5. Remove the connector plug from the battery tester’s charging socket.

 The batteries are charged. The battery tester can now be

used.

Replacing the Batteries

You can replace the batteries if necessary.

 7 for information

 3.

6.2 Switching the Instrument On/Off

Switching the Instrument On

1. Press and hold the Function key for approximately 2 seconds. The initial display appears with the instrument’s designation and version, as well as date and time ( “LCD Display”

2. Press any key.

 The main menu appears at the display. The battery tester can

now be used.

Switching the Battery Tester Off

Normally, the battery tester is switched off manually. If the battery tester has not been used for more than 10 minutes, it’s switched off automatically.

1. Select  POWER OFF in the main menu with the help of the ▼ key.

2. Press the OK key.

 The display goes blank. The battery tester has been switched

off.

The battery tester can also be switched off by pressing the Function key. The key must be pressed and held for approximately 10 seconds to this end. However, it’s preferable to switch the instrument off using the SWITCH OFF function.

 5).

Risk of injury due to contact with dangerous voltages. Only use the battery tester when the battery compartment cover is inserted and firmly screwed into place.

Required tools: Philips screwdriver

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6.3 System Settings

You can enter basic settings to the battery tester.

Setting Date and Time

Switch back and forth between standard time and daylight savings time manually. The battery tester is not equipped with an automatic time change function.

Although the battery tester can be paired with several devices via Bluetooth eral devices via Bluetooth® is not possible.

Bluetooth needed.

connections can be terminated when they’re no longer

, simultaneous operation with sev-

1. Switch the battery tester on  7.

2. Press the OK key. The main menu appears.

3. Select  SETTINGS from the main menu using the ▼▲ keys.

4. Press the OK key. The SETTINGS menu is displayed.

5. Select  SYSTEM using the ▼▲ keys.

6. Press the OK key. The SYSTEM menu is displayed.

7. Select  SET TIME&DATE using the ▼▲ keys.

8. Press the OK key. The SET TIME&DATE menu is displayed. The cursor is positioned at the first digit of the date display (dd.mm.yy: dd = day, mm = month and yy = year).

9. Use the ▼▲ keys to enter the first digit of the two-digit display for the current day.

10. Press the OK key to move to the second digit.

11. Repeat steps 9. and 10. until the date has been completely entered. After entering and confirming the last digit for the year, the cursor jumps to the first digit of the time display (ss:mm:hh: ss = second, mm = minute and hh = hour)

12. Set the digits for time in the same way as described for setting the date. After entering the last digit for current time, your settings are saved. The SYSTEM menu is displayed.

 Date and time have been set.

Language Selection

Device language can be set to either English or German.

1. Switch the battery tester on 

2. Press the OK key. The main menu appears.

3. Select  SETTINGS from the main menu using the ▼▲ keys.

4. Press the OK key. The SETTINGS menu is displayed.

5. Select  SYSTEM using the ▼▲ keys.

6. Press the OK key. The SYSTEM menu is displayed.

7. Select  SEL. LANGUAGE using the ▼▲ keys.

8. Press the OK key. The SEL. LANGUAGE menu is displayed.

9. Select the desired language using the ▼▲ keys.

10. Press the OK key.

 The device language is changed.

 7.

6.4 Establishing and Terminating Wireless Connections

The battery tester can be wirelessly connected to various devices:

• To the DMA 35 density meter from Anton Paar GmbH – DMA 35 version 3 via infrared  “DMA35 Measurement

(IrDA)”

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– DMA 35 version 4 via Bluetooth

ment (BT)”

• To a PC in order to view, evaluate and save measurement data  “Saving Measured Values to a PC (data backup)”

• To a headset for improved audibility of signals generated by the instrument  “Establishing and Testing a Bluetooth® Connection with a Headset”

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 “DMA35 Measure-

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In case of connection problems, it may be helpful to terminate ( references to specific sections above).

Establishing and Testing a Bluetooth

Acoustic signals are used to confirm various actions before, during and after a measuring procedure, as well as certain instrument reactions.

The instrument can be paired with a headset, making it possible to better hear these signals in noisy work environments. The connection can be checked in advance with a test signal.

Read and adhere to the documentation included with your headset.

 The headset supports Bluetooth

1. Switch the battery tester on 

2. Press the OK key. The main menu appears.

3. Select  SETTINGS from the main menu using the ▼▲ keys.

4. Press the OK key. The SETTINGS menu is displayed.

5. Select  BT-SETTINGS using the ▼▲ keys. The BT-SETTINGS menu is displayed.

6. Select LINK HEADSET using the ▼▲ keys.

7. Press the OK key.

8. The PUT HEADSET IN PAIRING MODE -> prompt appears.

9. Set the headset to pairing mode. Read the documentation included with your headset to find out how.

10. Position the headset close to the battery tester.

11. Acknowledge the PUT HEADSET IN PAIRING MODE -> prompt by pressing the OK key. BT PAIRING: SEARCH HEADSET! appears at the display.

12. The headset and the battery tester are connected to each other. Pairing progress is displayed as a percentage. As soon as the devices are successfully connected, SUCCESSFUL! appears at the display.

13. Put on the headset.

14. Press the OK key. The BT-SETTINGS menu is displayed.

15. Press the Function key. The main menu appears.

16. Select  SETTINGS from the main menu using the ▼▲ keys.

17. Press the OK key. The SETTINGS menu is displayed.

18. Select SYSTEM using the ▼▲ keys.

19. Press the OK key. The SYSTEM menu is displayed.

20. Select TEST HEADSET using the

21. Press the OK key.

 A test signal is played back at the headset.

 9) and reestablish Bluetooth

Connection with a Headset

profile “HSP”.

 7.

▼▲ keys.

connections (see

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All paired devices are disconnected when the Bluetooth tion is terminated. It’s not possible to disconnect individual devices.

1. Switch the battery tester on  7.

2. Press the OK key. The main menu appears.

3. Select  SETTINGS from the main menu using the ▼▲ keys.

4. Press the OK key. The SETTINGS menu is displayed.

5. Select  BT-SETTINGS using the ▼▲ keys. The BT-SETTINGS menu is displayed.

6. Select REM. PAIRINGS using the ▼▲ keys.

7. Press the OK key. The DO YOU REALLY WANT TO DELETE? prompt appears.

8. Press the OK key.

DELETING DATA! PLEASE WAIT appears briefly at the display. REM. PAIRINGS appears at the display.

 Bluetooth

minated.

connection to all paired devices has now been ter-

connec-

6.5 Testing the RFID Reader

The RFID reader can be tested ( 5).  A compatible RFID tag (125 kHz) is available.

1. Switch the battery tester on 

2. Press the OK key. The main menu appears.

3. Select  SETTINGS from the main menu using the ▼▲ keys.

4. Press the OK key. The SETTINGS menu is displayed.

5. Select  SYSTEM using the ▼▲ keys.

6. Press the OK key. The SYSTEM menu is displayed.

7. Select TEST TRANSP. using the ▼ key.

8. Press the OK key. WAITING FOR RFID – – – – –> ( ) <– – – – – appears at the display. Furthermore, a repetitive acoustic signal indicates readiness to read.

9. Hold the battery tester’s RFID reader roughly 1 to 2 cm above the RFID tag.

 The RFID tag is read. The RFID tag’s number appears at the

display.

 7.

Refer to section on “Performing Measurements”  assign RFID tags to DUTs and read them out during measurement.

 30 on how to

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7 Menu and Functions

7.1 Overview

On Main Menu Level 1st Submenu Level 2nd Submenu Level 3rd Submenu Level 4th Submenu Level

Start Display Keys Display A Keys Display Keys Display Keys Display Keys

Start measurement (short tone), end measurement (short tone), display value

WAITING FOR DMA35

Battery database display, brief tone indicates RFID readiness to read

BATTERY: 0000

BLOCKS: 0000

MIN: 00 0 0 [U/M]

MAX: 00 0 0 [U/M]

CLAMP A: 0000

CLAMP mV: 0000

Display measured values (see key)

Display measured value evaluation

End measured value recording, return to

MULTIMETER

display

WANT TO QUIT WITH SAVING? WANT TO QUIT WITHOUT SAVING?

In case of manual selection, return to display.

In case of RFID, display read result.

Repeat measurement

View evaluation via all keys, then automatic return

For RFID

MEASUREMENT

2.45 V DC (S-)

24.5 V DC (S+)

MULTIMETER

600 V DC (S+)

300 V AC (S+)

QUIT

FLOAT START

DISCHARGE SELECT.BATT

CHARGE

RESISTANCE

TEMPERATURE

CONNECTOR

INTERVAL U

INTERVAL U+I

AREA: XXXX AREA: 0000

BATTERY: XXXX

BLOCKS XXXX*

MIN: XX.XXX [U/M]

MAX: XX:XXX [U/M]

DMA35 (IrDA) INT [s]: XXXX** INT [s]: 0000

CLAMP A:

DMA35 (BT)

XXXX ***

CLAMP mV: XXXX ***

QUIT QUIT

Display of measurement

SHOW DATA

with indication of measurement type, date, time etc.

DATA MENU

EXPORT (CSV)

SHOW BAT-DEF

CLEAR DATA

CLEAR BAT-DEF

QUIT

BT CSV EXPORT (CONNECT)

Battery database display, brief tone indicates RFID readiness to read

DO YOU REALLY WANT TO DELETE?

DEVICE PAIRED? EXPORT TARGET OK?

In case of manual selection, return to display.

In case of RFID, display read result.

DELETING DATA! PLEASE WAIT!

For RFID

Brief tone indicates deletion, return to

CLEAR DATA/ BATT. display

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ONOKON

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OK OK

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(continued)

On Main Menu Level 1st Submenu Level 2nd Submenu Level 3rd Submenu Level 4th Submenu Level

Start Display Keys Display A Keys Display Keys Display Keys Display Keys

SETTINGS

INFO

POWER OFF

SYSTEM

MEASUREMENTS

BT-SETTINGS

CSV-EXPORT

FACTORY ONLY

QUIT

VERSION: VX.XX ENTRIES: XXX% MEMORY: XXX% BATTERY: XXX%

SET TIME&DATE

SEL. LANGUAGE

DATE: XX.XX.X TIME: XX:XX:XX

ENGLISH DEUTSCH

TEST HEADSET

Read out test signal

WAITING

TEST TRANSP.

FOR RFID

-----> ( ) <----

QUIT

POLARITY ON POLARITY ON

POLARITY OFF POLARITY OFF

QUIT

BT LINK COMPUTER

PAIRING:

WAITING FOR

PUT HEADSET LINK HEADSET

IN PAIRING

MODE ->

LINK DMA35 V4

REM. PAIRINGS

PLEASE DIS-

COVER BTpro

WITH DMA35

DO YOU RE-

ALLY WANT TO

DELETE?

QUIT

EXPORT TARGET

SCANNING

FOR

BT DEVICES.

FILENA. FIXED FILENA. FIXED

FILEN. UNIQ. FILEN. UNIQ.

QUIT

FACTORY USE ONLY PASSWORD: XXXXX

Menu is displayed in selected language, return to

LANGUAGE

SEL.

display

WAITING FOR RFID <RFID Number>

Brief tone signals selection, display remains in menu

List with all detected BT devices is displayed.

BT PAIRING: SEARCH HEADSET

DELETING DATA! PLEASE WAIT!

NO BT DEVICES FOUND

Detected BT devices are listed

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7.2 Display Menu

General Key

-> MEASUREMENT DATA

DELETING DATA

Display menu/function, the arrow indicates the selected function.

Feedback or information after action

PLEASE WAIT

BLOCK 12.2500V 0004/4

Display measured value (example) Display measured value evaluation

AN:0001 BN:0010

Descriptive text Explanation of measured value, parameter

and other displays

Scroll within menu levels and functions.

Start function, submenu selection

Switch on, termination of an action currently being executed

Move up one view in the menu.

The initial display appears after switching the battery tester on (

 7). The main menu is then displayed after pressing any key.

If you’re already in a submenu, press the FUNCTION key repeatedly until the display is returned to the main menu.

This is the central menu from which all other hierarchically subordinate menus and functions can be accessed. All main menu functions can be selected with the help of the ▼▲ keys.

Table 10: List of Functions Available in the Main Menu

Function Description

MEASUREMENT Available measuring functions 

DATA MENU Data management functions 

 12

 15

SETTINGS Parameter settings for system, measure-

ments and data transfer 

 16

INFO Information concerning firmware version, bat-

tery charge level and memory occupancy 



POWER OFF Switch off the battery tester 

 7.

Move down one view in the menu.

Jump to submenu level (press briefly).

Jump to submenu level (press and hold).

Jump back to higher menu level (initial position).

Remains at current position.

No action required.

Further action and displays depend on systems to be linked or downstream systems.

0 Currently selected digit (display with black

background).

X Placeholder for one digit.

* Parameter not for measuring functions

INTERVAL U and INTERVAL U+I

** Parameters only for measuring functions

INTERVAL U and INTERVAL U+I

*** Parameters only for measuring functions

INTERVAL U and INTERVAL U+I

Set/select special key assignments for parameters

Cursor for selecting the digit to be changed (inverted cursor), storage takes place after selection of the last digit, then return to higher menu level

Increase digit

Decrease digit

Cancel entry/selection of digits without saving, return to higher menu level

RFID tags must be held roughly 1 to 2 cm above the display

7.3 Measurement Menu

Select  MEASUREMENT in the main menu and then press the OK key in order to open the menu.

Table 11: List of Functions Available in the MEASUREMENT Menu

Measurement Description

MULTIMETER DC and AC voltage measurements without

FLOAT Periodic measurement of block voltages.

DISCHARGE Multiple measurement of block voltages at

CHARGE Multiple measurement of block voltages at

RESISTANCE Periodic measurement of the internal resis-

TEMPERATURE Measurement of block temperature with an IR

CONNECTOR Measurement of voltage drop to determine

INTERVAL U Measurement of the voltage of a battery at any

INTERVAL U + I Measurement of the voltage and current of a

DMA 35 (IrDA) Measurement of acid density and electrolyte

DMA 35 (BT) Measurement of acid density and electrolyte

QUIT Exit the MEASUREMENT menu and return to the

storing measured values

This measurement is used for quarterly recording of float voltage, for example in UPS systems.

short intervals during discharging (capacitance test)

short intervals during charging (capacitance test)

tance of the blocks

temperature sensor

connector loss between blocks

desired time intervals (voltage curve)

battery at any desired time intervals (voltage and current curves) Example: Recording of discharge current during discharging.

temperature within a block. Measurements are performed with the DMA 35 density meter (version 3) from Anton Paar GmbH. Data are transferred from the sensor to the battery tester via infrared (Infrared Data Association – IrDA).

temperature within a block. Measurements are performed with the DMA 35 density meter (version 4) from Anton Paar GmbH. Measured values are transferred from the sensor to the battery tester via Bluetooth

main menu.

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Temperature

The required parameters for the device under test must be defined before starting a measurement. Use the battery database to this end ( “Performing Measurements”

 30

and  “Transferring the Battery Database to the Battery Tester”

 23).

Manual entries should only be made in exceptional cases.

Multimeter

Select the  MEASUREMENT  MULTIMETER function sequence via the main menu and press the OK key in order to open the menu.

Table 12: Possible Measuring Ranges for MULTIMETER Measure-

ment

Measuring Range

2.45 V

24.5 V

600 V

300 V

Description

(S–) Measuring range selection for direct voltage mea-

surement via measuring socket S–

(S+) Measuring range selection for direct voltage mea-

surement via measuring socket S+

(S+) Measuring range selection for direct voltage mea-

surement via measuring socket S+

(S+) Measuring range selection for alternating voltage

measurement via measuring socket S+

QUIT Return to MEASUREMENT menu

Float, Discharge, Charge and Resistance

In order to open the menu, select one of the following function sequences from the main menu:

 MEASUREMENT  FLOAT or  MEASUREMENT  DISCHARGE or  MEASUREMENT  CHARGE or  MEASUREMENT  RESISTANCE, and then press the OK key.

Table 13: Parameters and Functions for the FLOAT, DISCHARGE,

CHARGE and RESISTANCE Measurements

Function/ Setting

Description

START Measurement is started after selecting or en-

tering the battery parameters.

SELECT.BATT The menu for selecting and loading a stored

battery database is accessed via this function. If a database exists, the stored data records appear.

AREA: XXXX Manual assignment of a unique four-digit

number for the location of the battery system

BATTERY: XXXX Manual assignment of a unique four-digit

number as a designation of the battery in the battery system

BLOCKS:XXXX Manual assignment a unique four-digit num-

ber identifying the number of blocks within the battery

MIN: XX.XXX V Manual measuring range setting: lower volt-

age limit value

MAX: XX.XXX V Manual measuring range setting: upper volt-

age limit value (max. +24.50 V)

QUIT Return to MEASUREMENT menu

Select the  MEASUREMENT  TEMPERATURE function sequence via the main menu and press the OK key in order to open the menu.

Table 14: Parameters and Functions for the TEMPERATURE Mea-

surement

Function/ Setting

Description

START Measurement is started after selecting or en-

tering the battery parameters.

SELECT.BATT The menu for selecting and loading a stored

battery database is accessed via this function. If a database exists, the stored data records appear.

AREA: XXXX Manual assignment of a unique four-digit

number for the location of the battery system

BATTERY: XXXX Manual assignment of a unique four-digit

number as a designation of the battery in the battery system

BLOCKS:XXXX Manual assignment a unique four-digit num-

ber identifying the number of blocks within the battery

MIN: XXXX.X C Manual measuring range setting: lower tem-

perature limit value (max. –230 °C)

MAX: XXXX.X C Manual measuring range setting: upper tem-

perature limit value (max. +230 °C)

QUIT Return to MEASUREMENT menu

Start / Battery Parameters Menu for Connector Measurement

Select the  MEASUREMENT  CONNECTOR function sequence via the main menu and press the OK key in order to open the menu.

Table 15: Parameters and Functions for the CONNECTOR Mea-

surement

Function/ Setting

Description

START Measurement is started after selecting or en-

tering the battery parameters.

SELECT.BATT The menu for selecting and loading a stored

battery database is accessed via this function. If a database exists, the stored data records appear.

AREA: XXXX Manual assignment of a unique four-digit

number for the location of the battery system

BATTERY: XXXX Manual assignment of a unique four-digit

number as a designation of the battery in the battery system

BLOCKS:XXXX Manual assignment a unique four-digit num-

ber identifying the number of blocks within the battery

MIN: XXXX.X mV Manual measuring range setting: lower volt-

age limit value

MAX: XXXX.X mV Manual measuring range setting: upper volt-

age limit value (max. +2400.0 mV)

QUIT Return to MEASUREMENT menu

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Start / Battery Parameters Menu for Interval U Measurement

Select the  MEASUREMENT  INTERVAL U function sequence via the main menu and press the OK key in order to open the menu.

Table 16: Parameters and Functions for the INTERVAL U Mea-

surement

Function/ Setting

START Measurement is started after selecting or en-

SELECT.BATT The menu for selecting and loading a stored

AREA: XXXX Manual assignment of a unique four-digit

BATTERY: XXXX Manual assignment of a unique four-digit

INT [s]: XXXX Manually adjustable time interval (in seconds)

MIN: XXX.XX V Manual measuring range setting: lower volt-

MAX: XXX.XX V Measuring range setting: upper voltage limit

QUIT Return to MEASUREMENT menu

Interval U + I

Select the  MEASUREMENT  INTERVAL U+I function sequence via the main menu and press the OK key in order to open the menu.

Table 17: Parameters and Functions for INTERVAL U+I Measure-

Function/ Setting

START Measurement is started after selecting or en-

SELECT.BATT The menu for selecting and loading a stored

AREA: XXXX Manual assignment of a unique four-digit

BATTERY: XXXX Manual assignment of a unique four-digit

INT [s]: XXXX Manually adjustable time interval (in seconds)

Description

tering the battery parameters.

battery database is accessed via this function. If a database exists, the stored data records appear.

number for the location of the battery system

number as a designation of the battery in the battery system

for recording the measured value. (min. 1 second)

age limit value

Same as discharge cut-off voltage. If the limit value is fallen short of, the instrument generates an acoustic signal at regular intervals. This indicates that the discharging process has been completed and measurement can be ended.

value

Same as charge cut-off voltage. If the limit value is exceeded, the instrument generates an acoustic signal at regular intervals. This indicates that the charging process has been completed and measurement can be ended.

(max. +600 V)

ments

Description

tering the battery parameters.

battery database is accessed via this function. If a database exists, the stored data records appear.

number for the location of the battery system

number as a designation of the battery in the battery system

for recording the measured value. (min. 1 second)

Function/ Setting

MIN: XXX.XX V Manual measuring range setting: lower volt-

MAX: XXX.XX V Manual measuring range setting: upper volt-

CLAMP A: XXXX Manual measuring range setting: Current

CLAMP mV: XXXX Manual measuring range setting: Voltage

QUIT Return to MEASUREMENT menu

DMA35 (IrDA and Bluetooth

Select the  MEASUREMENT  DMA35 (IrDA) or  DMA35 (BT) function sequence via the main menu and then press the OK key in order to open the menu.

Table 18: Parameters and Functions for the DMA35 (IrDA) and

Function/ Setting

START Measurement is started after selecting or en-

SELECT.BATT The menu for selecting and loading a stored

AREA: XXXX Manual assignment of a unique four-digit

BATTERY: XXXX Manual assignment of a unique four-digit

BLOCKS:XXXX Manual assignment a unique four-digit num-

MIN: X.XXXX Manual measuring range setting: lower limit

MAX: X.XXXX Manual measuring range setting: upper limit

QUIT Return to MEASUREMENT menu

Description

age limit value

(max. +600 V)

value of the transformation ratio of the current clamp

)

DMA35 (BT) Measurements

Description

tering the battery parameters.

battery database is accessed via this function. If a database exists, the stored data records appear.

number for the location of the battery system

number as a designation of the battery in the battery system

ber identifying the number of blocks within the battery

value for acid density

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7.4 Data Menu

Select  DATA MENU in the main menu and then press the OK key in order to open the menu.

Table 19: Functions in the DATA Menu

Function Description

SHOW DATA Display of stored measured values

EXPORT (CSV) Transfer of stored measured values to the PC

SHOW BATT-DEF Display of the battery database

CLEAR DATA Complete, irretrievable deletion of all stored

CLEAR BAT-DEF Complete, irretrievable deletion of a battery

QUIT Return to the main menu

Measured Values

Select the  DATA  SHOW DATA function sequence from the main menu and press the OK key in order to open the MEASUREMENTS

menu.

Table 20: Information on Stored MEASUREMENTS

Designation Description

Measuring Function

[XXXXX] Meaning varies depending on measurement:

DD.MM.YY Date of measurement

HH:MM:SS Time of measurement

AN:XXXX Location number assigned to the battery sys-

BN:XXXX Battery number assigned to the battery

as CSV file

measured values

database

Designation of the measuring function

– Number of blocks over which measure-

ments have been performed

– Number of measurements (e.g. for

INTERVAL U)

tem

Designation Description

AN:XXXX Location number assigned to the battery sys-

tem

BN:XXXX Battery number assigned to the battery

Table 23: Measured RESISTANCE Values

Designation Description

BLOCK Measurement over one block

XXXX/X Battery number / number of blocks

XX.XXXX V Measured voltage value

R(el) = Measured value of the internal electrical resis-

tance of a block

R(ct) = Measured value of the internal electrochemical

resistance of a block

Table 24: Measured TEMPERATURE Values

Designation Description

BLOCK Measurement over one block

XXXX/X Battery number / number of blocks

XXXX.X C Measured temperature value

AN:XXXX Location number assigned to the battery sys-

tem

BN:XXXX Battery number assigned to the battery

Table 25: Measured CONNECTOR Values

Designation Description

BLOCK Measurement over one block

XXXX/X Battery number / number of blocks

XXXX.XX mV Measured voltage value

AN:XXXX Location number assigned to the battery sys-

tem

BN:XXXX Battery number assigned to the battery

Navigate through all of the measurements in the MEASUREMENT VALUES menu using the ▼▲ keys. After selecting a given mea- surement and pressing the OK key, measured values and measured value details are displayed.

If an RFID tag has been assigned to a system and the tag is read before measurement, the RFID tag’s number is displayed instead of the AN and BN numbers in the corresponding measured values / measured value details.

Table 21: Measured FLOAT Values

Designation Description

BLOCK Measurement over one block

XXXX/X Battery number / number of blocks

X.XXXX V Measured voltage value

AN:XXXX Location number assigned to the battery sys-

tem

BN:XXXX Battery number assigned to the battery

Table 22: Measured DISCHARGE and CHARGE Value s

Designation Description

BLOCK Measurement over one block

XXXX/X Battery number / number of blocks

X.XXXX V Measured voltage value

Table 26: Measured INTERVAL U Values

Designation Description

COUNT: Number of measurements performed over a

freely defined time interval

X.XXX V Display of overall battery voltage which was

measured during a freely defined time interval

TIME. Time interval during which the battery’s overall

voltage was measured

Table 27: Measured INTERVAL U + I Values

Designation Description

COUNT: Number of measurements performed

X.XXX V Overall battery voltage measured during the

defined time interval

X.XXXX A Battery current measured during the defined

time interval

TIME. Time interval during which the battery’s overall

voltage and battery current were measured

Table 28: Measured DMA (IrDA) and DMA35 (BT) Values

Designation Description

BLOCK Measurement over one block

XXXX/X Battery number / number of blocks

X.XXX kg/l Acid density

X.XXX C Te mpe ra tu re

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Designation Description

AN:XXXX Location number assigned to the battery sys-

tem

BN:XXXX Battery number assigned to the battery

Menu for the Display of Measured Value Evaluations

In addition to individual measurements, measured value evaluations can also be displayed. Select a measurement in the SHOW DATA menu using the ▼▲ keys. Then press and hold the OK key until the menu with the measured value evaluations is displayed.

Complete information is available in the section on “Viewing, Editing, Transferring and Evaluating Measured Values” 

 50.

Table 29: Measured Value Evaluations

Designation Description

SUM: [XXXX] Sum of all measured values measured over

the blocks of a battery. The number of blocks over which measurement has been performed is shown in square brackets (e.g. for FLOAT or

RESISTANCE).

NUMBER [XXXX] Number of all measured values that were

measured during a multiple measurement over a block. The number of measurements is shown in square brackets (e.g. for TEMPERA-

TURE

AVER.: Mean value of the measured values measured

either over all blocks of a battery or over one block in the case of a multiple measurement.

MIN: XXXX Smallest measured value of the measurement

with indication of the number of the block at which the measured value was measured.

MAX: XXXX Largest measured value of the measurement

with indication of the number of the block at which the measured value was measured.

7.5 The SETTINGS Menu

Select  SETTINGS in the main menu and then press the OK key in order to open the menu.

Table 30: SETTINGS Menu Functions

Function Description

SYSTEM System settings

MEASUREMENTS Settings for measured value recording

BT-SETTINGS Settings for Bluetooth

CSV EXPORT Settings for the transmission of data and mea-

sured values as a CSV file

SERVICE MENU This function is for service only ( “Service

and Support”

 53). Access is restricted by

means of a password.

QUIT Exit the SETTINGS menu and return to the main

menu.

SYSTEM

Select the  SETTINGS  SYSTEM function sequence from the main menu and press the OK key in order to open the SYSTEM menu.

Table 31: Functions in the SYSTEM Menu

Function Description

SET TIME&DATE Settings for device date and time

SEL. LANGUAGE User language selection

TEST HEADSET Playback of a test signal at a headset in order

to check the Bluetooth

QUIT Return to SETTINGS menu

connection

function

MEASUREMENTS

Select the  SETTINGS  MEASUREMENTS function sequence from the main menu and press the OK key in order to open the MEASURE- MENTS menu.

Table 32: List of Functions Available in the MEASUREMENTS Menu

Function Description

POLARITY ON Switch polarity on: the negative or positive

measured value is displayed.

POLARITY OFF Switch polarity off: the absolute value of the

measured value is displayed.

QUIT Return to SETTINGS menu

BT-SETTINGS

Select the  SETTINGS  BT SETTING function sequence from the main menu and press the OK key in order to open the BT SETTINGS

menu.

Table 33: Functions in the BT SETTINGS Menu.

Function Description

LINK COMPUTER Function for establishing a Bluetooth® con-

nection between the battery tester and a PC

LINK HEADSET Function for establishing a Bluetooth

connection between the battery tester and a headset

LINK DMA35 V4 Function for establishing a Bluetooth

connection between the battery tester and a version 4 DMA 35 density meter from Anton Paar GmbH

REM. PAIRINGS Termination of the Bluetooth

connection to all paired devices (device connections cannot be terminated individually)

QUIT Return to SETTINGS menu

CSV EXPORT

Select the  SETTINGS  CSV EXPORT function sequence from the main menu and press the OK key in order to open the CSV EXPORT

menu.

Table 34: Functions in the CSV EXPORT Menu

Function Description

EXPORT TARGET Selection of the destination (e.g. PC) for the

transmission of measured values as a CSV file (a Bluetooth

connection must first be estab-

lished between the battery tester and the PC)

FILENA. FIXED Function for defining a uniform filename when

transferring measured values to a PC as a CSV file The file is named “BTPRO_Export.csv”.

FILEN. UNIQ. Function for generating different filenames

each time measured values are transferred to a PC as a CSV file The file is named “BTPRO_Export_<SystemID>_<Date>_<Time>.csv”.

QUIT Return to SETTINGS menu

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Gossen metrawatt BT PRO User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

1 Safety Precautions

2 Important Information

2.1 Intended Use / Use for Intended Purpose

2.2 Use for Other than Intended Purpose

2.3 Liability and Guarantee

2.4 Opening the Instrument / Repairs

3 Documentation

3.1 Identifiers

3.2 Definition of Terms

4 Getting Started

5 The Instrument

5.1 Scope of Delivery

5.2 Optional Accessories

5.3 Instrument Overview

5.4 Relevant Standards

5.5 Measurement Inputs

5.6 LCD Display

5.7 Function Keys / Navigation

5.8 RFID Reader

5.9 Attachment Options

5.10 Technical Data

5.11 Characteristic Values

6 Operation

6.1 Power Supply (rechargeable batteries)

6.2 Switching the Instrument On/Off

6.3 System Settings

6.4 Establishing and Terminating Wireless Connections

6.5 Testing the RFID Reader

7 Menu and Functions

7.1 Overview

7.2 Display Menu

7.3 Measurement Menu

7.4 Data Menu

7.5 The SETTINGS Menu