IDX BMS User Manual
User Guide for Battery Management System Ver4.2
BMS:
Battery Management System
PC:
Personal computer
OS:
Windows 98SE/Me/2000/XP
CD:
CD-ROM
Software:
Battery Management System application software
Hardware:
VL-4Si / VAL-4Si / BMS-VR / ESC-4i(SYSTEM CHARGER)
i-Trax Charger:
VL-4Si / VAL-4Si / ESC-4i
Battery Management System
Battery Record and Analysis
User Guide
About Battery Management System
The Battery Management System allows you to check and manage the various conditions of battery-related
data via an i-Trax charger and your own PC. Before using this system, please read this User Guide thoroughly
and understand the basic handling procedures and cautionary information.
Please keep this Guide as a reference whenever necessary.
Scope of this User Guide
This Guide does not explain the basic operations of Windows 98SE/Me/2000/XP. For the basic
operations of Windows 98SE/Me/2000/XP, please read the user’s guide for the applicable Windows
operating system.
The following abbreviations are used throughout this Guide:
i-Trax Charger Menu screen Diagnostic screen
Database screen Data Archive screen
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Table of Contents
CHAPTER 1. System Requirements ________________________________________________ 4
CHAPTER 2. Installing the Software _______________________________________________ 5
1. Installing on a PC running Windows XP _________________________________________ 6
2. Installing on a PC running Windows 2000 ________________________________________ 9
3. Installing on a PC running Windows Me ________________________________________ 12
4. Installing on a PC running Windows 98SE ______________________________________ 15
CHAPTER 3. Installing the USB Driver ___________________________________________ 20
1. USB driver installation on a PC running Windows XP ____________________________ 20
2. USB driver installation on a PC running Windows 2000 __________________________ 23
3. USB driver installation on a PC running Windows Me ____________________________ 27
4. USB driver installation on a PC running Windows 98SE __________________________ 30
CHAPTER 4. Uninstalling the Software ___________________________________________ 33
CHAPTER 5. Uninstalling the USB Driver _________________________________________ 36
CHAPTER 6. Starting and Closing the Program ____________________________________ 38
1. Before starting the program ___________________________________________________ 38
2. Starting the program _________________________________________________________ 38
3. Closing the program __________________________________________________________ 38
CHAPTER 7. Items and Functions Available on the Main Menu Screen _______________ 39
CHAPTER 8. Items and Functions Available on the i-Trax Charger Menu Screen _______ 40
CHAPTER 9. i-TraxCharger Setting _______________________________________________ 43
CHAPTER 10. Items and Functions Available on the BMS-VR Menu Screen ____________ 47
CHAPTER 11. Items and Functions Available on the Diagnostic Screen ________________ 50
1. To obtain battery data ( when connected to BMS-VR): ____________________________ 50
2. To obtain discharge data ( when connected to BMS-VR): __________________________ 50
3. Explanation of each item ______________________________________________________ 51
4. Example ____________________________________________________________________ 54
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5. Necessary conditions for the recording of Charge and Discharge Data ______________ 55
6. Saving Data _________________________________________________________________ 56
7. Battery types and items that are displayed/not displayed _________________________ 58
8. Explanation of the Menu Bar __________________________________________________ 60
9. Expanding the graph _________________________________________________________ 63
CHAPTER 12. Items and Functions Available on the DataBase Screen _________________ 64
CHAPTER 13. Data Maintenance __________________________________________________ 67
1. Deleting unnecessary Battery Data from the Database ___________________________ 67
2. Optimizing Database Files ____________________________________________________ 68
CHAPTER 14. Setting Up BMS-VR ________________________________________________ 69
1. Setting the termination voltage ________________________________________________ 69
2. Setting the discharge load _____________________________________________________ 69
CHAPTER 15. Utility Menu _______________________________________________________ 70
1. Auto Update Interval Setup ___________________________________________________ 71
2. Saved Data Folder Setup ______________________________________________________ 71
3. Print Setup __________________________________________________________________ 71
CHAPTER 16. Frequently Asked Questions _________________________________________ 72
CHAPTER 17. Explanations of Error Message _______________________________________ 73
CHAPTER 18. Contacting Us ______________________________________________________ 75
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CHAPTER 1. System Requirements
1. PC (The following are the minimum requirements for PCs to use the BMS.)
1) OS Windows 98SE/Me/2000/XP
(The BMS does not support Macintosh)
2) CPU Pentium 200 MHz or higher
3) Memory 128 MB or more
4) HD 50 MB or more of free disk space
5) CD-ROM drive Double-speed or faster
6) Mouse Mouse compatible with Windows 98SE/Me/2000/XP
7) Display Display compatible with Windows 98SE/Me/2000/XP
1024x768 or higher resolution, High Color (16-bit color) or higher
8) Communication port USB
2. Printer A printer that operates on the applicable Windows operating system
(as well as required printer drivers). You need a printer to print
diagnostic results and other system data.
3. Hardware VL-4Si / BMS-VR / VAL-4Si / ESC-4i(SYSTEM CHARGER)
4. USB cable A USB cable is needed to connect each device to a PC.
5. BMS software CD This CD is required when installing the BMS program. It is also
required to uninstall the dedicated USB driver.
6. Batteries supported by the BMS The details are explained below (as of Dec 01, 2008)
1) Batteries supported by the BMS (1)
E-50 (serial numbers F019001 and after)
E-80 (serial numbers A306301 and after)
E-10 (serial numbers C330001 and after)
E-7 (all serial numbers)
ELITE (all serial numbers)
E-HL9 (all serial numbers)
2) Batteries supported by the BMS (2)
E-50 (serial numbers F015001 to F019000)
E-80 (serial numbers A306300 and before)
Please refer Page 58 for the details.
3) Batteries not supported by BMS
E-50 (all batteries whose serial number starts with an alphabet between A and E)
All other batteries
7. Adobe Acrobat Reader Adobe Acrobat Reader is needed to display the Online Manual.
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CHAPTER 2. Installing the Software
Notes for Installation
Installation must occur in the following order:
1. Installation of software
2. Installation of USB driver
If this order is reversed, the system may not operate properly. Therefore, until you are instructed to do so,
do not connect the USB cable. Please close all applications on your PC before installing the BMS
The BMS has been developed for a screen resolution of 1024x768. Lower resolutions will prevent you from
seeing the entire screen on the monitor, necessitating scrolling. To avoid this inconvenience, use a screen
resolution of 1024x768 or higher.
If your PC is part of a local area network, certain restrictions may apply in the installation of software (this
has to do with the administrator authorities). If so, please check with the network administrator before
installing the BMS.
The following instructions are organized by Operating System, due to the different installation procedures
for each system.
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1. Installing in a PC running Windows XP
Important: If you are installing the BMS software in a PC that is part of a local area network, be sure to log in as
an Administrator or other user having the proper administrator authority over the applicable local
computer. If the software is installed by a user having no proper authority, some files may not be
copied correctly and errors may generate.
1-1. Insert the Battery Management System CD into the CD-ROM drive of your PC.
1-2. On the following screen, click Japanese if you are installing the Japanese version, or click English if you
are installing the English version.
Note: If you are not using the Japanese-language version of Windows, only English can be selected.
1-3. The License Agreement screen will appear. Click Yes if you accept the terms of the agreement.
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1-4. Enter the user name and company name in User Name and Company Name, respectively,
and then click Next.
(If these fields remain blank, the Next button is grayed out and cannot be clicked.)
1-5. The details you have entered in the previous step will be shown for confirmation. If they are correct,
click Yes.
1-6. The Choose Destination Location screen will appear. To use the default destination folder,
click Next. To change the folder, click Browse to select a desired folder.
Note: The program cannot be installed in network drives. Always install it in a local drive.
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1-7. The Select Program Folder screen will appear. To use the default program folder, click Next.
To change the folder, select a desired folder in the list under Existing Folders.
1-8. The message, “Read manual file now?” will appear.
Select Yes: Online Manual will be display and will step forward to next screen after close Adobe Acrobat
Reader.
Select No: Screen will be step forward.
Note: The online manual is displayed only when Adobe Acrobat Reader is installed.
On completing installation of BMS software, the manual can be accessed at any time from the start menu.
1-9. Click Finish to restart the PC. (Do not remove the CD-ROM yet.)
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2. Installing in a PC running Windows 2000
Important: If you are installing the BMS software in a PC that is part of a local area network, be sure to log in as
an Administrator or other user having the proper administrator authority over the applicable local
computer. If the software is installed by a user having no proper authority, some files may not be
copied correctly and errors may generate.
2-1. Insert the Battery Management System CD into the CD-ROM drive of your PC.
2-2. On the following screen, click Japanese if you are installing the Japanese version, or click English
if you are installing the English version.
Note: If you are not using the Japanese-language version of Windows, only English can be selected.
2-3. The License Agreement screen will appear. Click Yes if you accept the terms of the agreement.
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2-4. Enter the user name and company name in User Name and Company Name, respectively,
and then click Next.
(If these fields remain blank, the Next button is grayed out and cannot be clicked.)
2-5. The details you have entered in the previous step will be shown for confirmation. If they are correct,
click Yes.
2-6. The Choose Destination Location screen will appear. To use the default destination folder, click Next.
To change the folder, click Browse to select a desired folder.
Note: The program cannot be installed in network drives. Always install it in a local drive.
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2-7. The Select Program Folder screen will appear. To use the default program folder, click Next.
To change the folder, select a desired folder in the list under Existing Folders.
2-8. The message, “Read manual file now?” will appear.
Select Yes: Online Manual will be display and will step forward to next screen after close Adobe Acrobat
Reader.
Select No: Screen will be step forward.
Note: The online manual is displayed only when Adobe Acrobat Reader is installed.
On completing installation of BMS software, the manual can be accessed at any time from the start menu.
2-9. Click Finish to restart the PC. (Do not remove the CD-ROM yet.)
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3. Installing in a PC running Windows Me
3-1. Insert the Battery Management System CD into the CD-ROM drive of your PC.
3-2. On the following screen, click Japanese if you are installing the Japanese version, or click English
if you are installing the English version.
Note: If you are not using the Japanese-language version of Windows, only English can be selected
3-3. The License Agreement screen will appear. Click Yes if you accept the terms of the agreement.
3-4. Enter the user name and company name in User Name and Company Name, respectively,
and then click Next.
(If these fields remain blank, the Next button is grayed out and cannot be clicked.)
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3-5. The details you have entered in the previous step will be shown for confirmation. If they are correct,
click Yes.
3-6. The Choose Destination Location screen will appear. To use the default destination folder, click Next.
To change the folder, click Browse to select a desired folder.
Note: The program cannot be installed in network drives. Always install it in a local drive.
3-7. The Select Program Folder screen will appear. To use the default program folder, click Next .
To change the folder, select a desired folder in the list under Existing Folders.
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3-8. The message, “Read manual file now?” will appear.
Select Yes: Online Manual will be display and will step forward to next screen after close Adobe Acrobat
Reader.
Select No: Screen will be step forward.
Note: The online manual is displayed only when Adobe Acrobat Reader is installed.
On completing installation of BMS software, the manual can be accessed at any time from the start menu.
3-9. Click Finish to restart the PC. (Do not remove the CD-ROM yet.)
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4. Installing in a PC running Windows 98SE
4-1. Insert the Battery Management System CD into the CD-ROM drive of your PC.
4-2. On the following screen, click Japanese if you are installing the Japanese version,
or click English if you are installing the English version.
Note: If you are not using the Japanese-language version of Windows, only English can be selected.
4-3. Select I accept all of the terms of the preceding license agreement, and then click Next.
4-4. Click Next.
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4-5. Click Finish.
4-6. Click Finish to restart the PC.
4-7. When the PC is restarted, click My Computer on your Desktop, and then double-click CD-ROM.
The following screen will appear. Click Japanese if you are installing the Japanese version,
or click English if you are installing the English version.
Note: If you are not using the Japanese-language version of Windows, only English can be selected.
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4-8. Select I accept all of the terms of the preceding license agreement, and then click Next.
4-9. Click Next.
4-10. Click Finish.
4-11. Click Close.
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4-12. The License Agreement screen will appear. Click Yes if you accept the terms of the agreement.
4-13. Enter the user name and company name in User Name and Company Name, respectively,
and then click Next.
(If these fields remain blank, the Next button is grayed out and cannot be clicked.)
4-14. The details you have entered in the previous step will be shown for confirmation.
If they are correct, click Yes.
4-15. The Choose Destination Location screen will appear. To use the default destination folder, click Next. To
change the folder, click Browse to select a desired folder.
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Note: The program cannot be installed in network drives. Always install it in a local drive.
4-16. The Select Program Folder screen will appear. To use the default program folder, click Next.
To change the folder, select a desired folder in the list under Existing Folders.
4-17. The message, “Read manual file now?” will appear.
Select Yes: Online Manual will be display and will step forward to next screen after close Adobe Acrobat
Reader.
Select No: Screen will be step forward.
Note: The online manual is displayed only when Adobe Acrobat Reader is installed.
On completing installation of BMS software, the manual can be accessed at any time from the start menu.
4-18. Click Finish to restart the PC. (Do not remove the CD-ROM yet.)
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CHAPTER 3. Installing the USB Driver
Notes for Installation
The following instructions are organized by operating system, due to the different
installation procedures for each system.
1. Installing the USB driver in a PC running Windows XP
Important: If you are installing the USB driver in a PC that is part of a local area network, be sure to log in as an
Administrator or other user having the proper administrator authority over the applicable local
computer. If the driver is installed by a user having no proper authority, some files may not be copied
correctly and errors may generate.
1-1. Connecting the hardware (ESC-4i/VAL-4Si/VL-4Si/BMS-VR) to your PC via a USB cable
will automatically activate the Found New Hardware Wizard. Click Next.
1-2. After selecting Search for the best driver in these locations, select Include this location in the search,
and then enter “(CD-ROM drive):¥Win2kXP” (for example, if the CD-ROM drive is E, enter “E:¥Win2kXP”).
Click Next.
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1-3. Click Finish to complete the installation.
1-4. Confirming that the USB driver has been installed.
1-4-1. Right-click My Computer, and then select Properties.
1-4-2. Select Hardware, and then click Device Manager.
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1-4-3. Click + shown to the left of “Endura USB Device,” right-click “USB Driver 0F85-0EXX”
(XX varies depending on the hardware), and then select Properties.
1-4-4. Check Device status. If you find the line, “This device is working properly,”
the driver has been properly installed.
If the computer indicates any other status, the USB driver has not been properly installed
and must be reinstalled.
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2. Installing the USB driver in a PC running Windows 2000
Important: If you are installing the USB driver in a PC that is part of a local area network, be sure to log in as an
Administrator or other user having the proper administrator authority over the applicable local
computer. If the driver is installed by a user having no proper authority, some files may not be copied
correctly and errors may generate.
2-1. Connecting the hardware (ESC-4i/VAL-4Si/VL-4Si/BMS-VR) to your PC via a USB cable
will automatically activate the Upgrade Device Driver Wizard. Click Next.
2-2. Select Search for a suitable driver for my device (recommended), and then click Next.
2-3. Select Specify a location, and then click Next.
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