PITE 3915 Battery Tester
User Manual
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Catalogue
1. INTRODUCTION ........................................................................................................................................ 3
1.1
SAFETY INFORMATION ............................................................................................................................. 3
1.2
OPERATING PRECAUTIONS ...................................................................................................................... 3
2. ABOUT PITE 3915 ..................................................................................................................................... 4
2.1
ACCESSORIES ......................................................................................................................................... 4
2.2
APPLICATION ........................................................................................................................................... 5
2.3
FEATURE ................................................................................................................................................ 5
2.4
TECHNICAL PARAMETER .......................................................................................................................... 6
3. OPERATION .............................................................................................................................................. 6
3.1
MEASUREMENT PREPARATION ................................................................................................................. 6
3.1.1 Main Unit Structure and Operation ................................................................................................ 6
3.1.2 Wire Connection ............................................................................................................................ 7
3.1.3 Power On ....................................................................................................................................... 7
3.1.4 About Reference Values ................................................................................................................ 8
3.2
MEASUREMENT ....................................................................................................................................... 9
3.2.1 Test for Single Cell ......................................................................................................................... 9
3.2.2 Test for Battery String ................................................................................................................... 11
3.3
DATA MANAGEMENT .............................................................................................................................. 13
3.4
SYSTEM MANAGEMENT ......................................................................................................................... 15
3.4.1 Instrument Calibration .................................................................................................................. 15
3.4.2 Time Setting ................................................................................................................................. 16
3.4.3 System Update ............................................................................................................................ 17
3.4.4 Version Information ...................................................................................................................... 17
4. PITE DATAVIEW SOFTWARE ................................................................................................................. 17
4.1
SOFTWARE INSTALLATION/UNINSTALL ..................................................................................................... 18
4.1.1 Software Installation..................................................................................................................... 18
4.1.2 Software uninstall ......................................................................................................................... 19
4.2
SOFTWARE OPERATION ......................................................................................................................... 19
4.2.1 Import Data .................................................................................................................................. 19
4.2.2 View & Delete Data ...................................................................................................................... 20
4.3
HELP .................................................................................................................................................... 24
4.4
HOT KEY .............................................................................................................................................. 25
5. SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE ............................................................................................................. 25
5.1
CLEANING ............................................................................................................................................. 25
5.2
STORAGE ............................................................................................................................................. 25
5.3
BATTERY MAINTENANCE ......................................................................................................................... 25
6. FAQ .......................................................................................................................................................... 26
7. APPENDIX ............................................................................................................................................... 26
8. ORDER INFORMATION .......................................................................................................................... 27
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1. INTRODUCTION
This Users Manual gives full inform ation on how to use PITE 3915 Battery Tester (hereinafter called
“Tester”) safely and effectiv ely . Please read the manual car efully so as to obta in maximal performanc e
of the Tester.
Warning: Read this manual completely before connecting and powering on the Tester to avoid
possible damage caused by improper use of this instrument.
1.1 Safety Information
For your protection, pleas e r ead t his safety information completely before operating the activator.
Carefully observe all warnings, pr ecautions and instructions.
WARNING: Servicing described in this manual is to be done only by qualified personnel. To avoid
electric shock, do not service the i nstrument unless you are qualified to do so.
DANGER
Safety testing has been done on this instrument thoroughly
before shipment. However, mis handling during use could result
in injury or other bad consequences, as well as damage to the
instrument. Make sure th a t y ou unders t and t he instr uct ions a nd
precautions in the manual before use. W
e disclaim any
responsibility for accidents or injuries not resulted direct ly f rom
instrument defects.
Safety Symbols
Description of symbols used in this manual.
DANGER
Indicates correct operation to prevent an extreme hazard that
could result in seri
ous injury or other bad consequences to
users.
WARNING
Indicates correct operation to prevent a significant hazard that
could result in serious injury or other bad consequences to
users.
CAUTION
Indicates correct operation to prevent possible injury to users
or damage to the instrume nt .
NOTE
Indicates advisory items related to performance or correct
operation of the instrument.
1.2 Operating Precautions
Safety information
1) PITE 3915 is widely used in power utility, telecom machine room, industrial production
management and the alike for testing of resistance and voltage of standby batteries. It may
somehow be dangerous during operation. Only qualified technicians or specialized trained
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personnel are recommen ded to use it.
2) This device includes a LCD touch scr een. Please av oid crashi ng, moist ure, har d scratching or any
other operation that may damage t he screen.
3) This device includes a rechargeable Lithium battery. Please charge it only with PITE’s battery
charger. The rechargeable batteries may get heat during charging. User shoul d take care when
taking out batteries after charging. Disconnect the charging unit from the power supply when it is
not in use.
4) Do not try to uninstall the device by yourself. If necessary, please contact PITE for some helpful
assistance.
Disclaimer
PITE will not be liable to any accessories/product malfunction or damage, or any personal harm
caused by any misuse of product , illega l purpose of using this d evice or any ot her way not described in
this user manual.
2. ABOUT PITE 3915
PITE 3915 is a new generation of battery tester with touch-screen. It is strictly designed to evaluate
and maintain all st at ionary power systems including Uninterruptible Power System.
Via accurate testing of resistance and voltage, it gives an indication of battery capacity and technical
status. The measurement data can be read on the instrument display directly. And it can also be
uploaded to PC simply by using the USB drive. With the analyz ing sof twar e, y ou could not only keep a
record of the testing result but also have detailed analyzing for the status of batteries in different
testing conditions.
2.1 Accessories
After receiving the instrument, make sure you have all the fo ll ow ing parts.
Portable bag for convenient carrying and field test ing.
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Detailed packing li st as bl ow :
Name
Number
Name
Number
Portable bag 1 Testing clamp (pair) 1
Main unit 1 Power adaptor 1
USB converter
1
USB drive
1
User manual 1 Pin type probe(pair, Optional) 1
2.2 Ap plicat ion
PITE 3915 Battery Tester is widely used in the following areas:
♦ Telecom: Central Office, data processing centers and Remote Sites
♦ Power Utility: Switchgear, Power Statio n and Power Plant
♦ Financial Institutions: Corporate Data Centers
♦ Petrochemical: Process Control systems
♦ Offshore plat forms
♦ Government: Local and regio nal
♦ Tax and Revenue Processing Centers
♦ Homeland Security, Schools, Army and Navy
♦ Air force Facilities, Fire and Police Agencies
♦ Hospital UPS system
♦ Electrical vehicle suppliers
♦ SLA bat t er y manufactures
2.3 Feature
♦ Wide test range: 5~6000A h, compatible for single cell of 1.2V, 2V, 6V and 12V
♦ Smart and portable hand-held device, r ugged and easy-to-go
♦ Colorful touch screen with optional operations of keyboard
♦ Simultaneously test for voltage, resist ance and estimated capacity of batteries
♦ Online measurement, no need to remove battery and string from its system for testing, safe and
convenient
♦ Fast testing for battery and s t r ing in s econds with testing data aut o saving
♦ Strong ant i-interference in high current with stable and accurat e performance
♦ Testing frequency lower than10 Hz, effectively avoid interference from capacitive resistance of
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battery itself
♦ Direct USB drive for software update and data transfer to PC for further analyzing
♦ Powerful PC management software, convenie nt for data storage and analyzing
♦ Big memory for testing data storage of more than 3000 cells
♦ Buzzer Alarm Function and over voltage protection, secure to use
♦ Auto-calibration function before testing, enhancing the test in g acc uracy
♦ Retest and compensation function: any faulty operation or omission could be retested simply with
one click
♦ Referenced data inside memory for the comparison of your t est, and self-de fined refer ence values
are available
2.4 Technical Parameter
Resistance range 0.00mΩ ~ 100mΩ Voltage range 0.000V ~16V*
Min test resolution
-voltage
-resistance
1mv
0-999μΩ: 1 μΩ
1-9mΩ: 10μΩ(0.01mΩ)
10-99mΩ: 100 μΩ(0.1mΩ)
Test accuracy
-voltage
-resistance
±0.2%rdg ±6dgt
0μΩ-250μΩ: 8%±6DGT
250μΩ-500μΩ: 3%±6DGT
500μΩ-100mΩ: 1%±6DGT
Power supply
7.2V 2400mAh
Li-ion battery
Working time
More than 5 hours
after full
charge
Measuring data
memory
3000 cells
Operation
environment
0℃ to 40℃
90% R.H
LCD display
320*240 pixel TFT touch
screen
Dimension
(main unit)
L210*W110*H60 mm
Net weight
(package)
2 kg Com port Mini USB
* 16V-2 20V is for over voltage protection.
3. OPERATION
3.1 Measurement Preparation
3.1.1 Main Unit Structure and Operation
Below are the pictures for the main u nit :
Back Side
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Bottom Top
Fig 3.1.1
Operation of touch-screen
Click on each menu to highli ght it and click it again to carry out each function. Click “Back” to return to
the upper menu and click “Home” to return to the st ar t ing screen.
Operation of keyboard:
Keyboard operation has the same effect with touch-screen operation. Press each arrow key “←”, “→”,
“↑” and “↓” to highlight each menu and press Enter to activate it. And key Esc is for going back to
upper menu.
3.1.2 Wire Connection
Before measurement, please first connect the testing clip with main unit and fix the screw like Fig
3.1.2.1. Then clamp the black clip with the negativ e polar of battery and the red clip wit h positive.
NOTE:
1) To enhance the measurement accuracy, please try to clamp the clips around the posts of
battery. Rust or any insulating material (e.g. glue) around the posts will increase the
resistance. Th er efore, please try to avoid these causes before connecting the clips.
2) Measurement of PITE 3918 is based on 4-point measurement. Each clamp has two metal
points that are connected with the battery posts during measurement. This is same to the pin
type probe. So each time when you use t he pin probe for meas urement, m ake sure that all the
four pins on the pin probe should be c onnected with the battery posts well.
Fig 3.1.2.1 Fig 3.1.2.2
3.1.3 Power On
Switch on the power on/off button indicated in Fig 3.1.3.1, you will see the starting screen as Fig
3.1.3.2. Click any point of screen to v iew t he main menu like Fig 3.1.3.3:
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Fig 3.1.3.1
Fig 3.1.3.2 Fig 3.1.3.3
About screen:
: This icon is for screenshot. Connect the U SB drive with bott om of the mai n unit with U SB convert er,
highlight this icon, click it again and wait for a little while, the current screen will be snapped in the USB
drive.
06-11-2014 09:59:08: indicates the current time which is predefined in 3. 4. 2 Time Setting.
: This icon indicates the status of Li-ion battery inside main unit. When it is full green, it is full
charged. If it is blank, it indicates that battery is low. Please connect with the power adaptor timely for
charging.
U: When this letter turns green, it indicates the USB drive is well con nected with main unit.
3.1.4 About Reference Values
PITE 3915 has pre-insta lled referenc e conduct ance for some comm on battery types. These v alues are
average conductance values got from samples o f str ong bat tery strings similar in con dition and age of
usage. Generally, a sample of 30 new or healthy batteries are t est ed to obtain a value representative
of a new online battery 90 day s af ter installation. By comparison, the differences between test results
and reference values will help you det ermine t he string ca p acity and health st atus for furt her so lutions.
Differences may reflect how a string was treated, ins talled, or maintained.
How to specify your ref erence values?
Reference values in PITE 3915 menu may not universally fit the batteries that you are testing.
Therefore, you are recommended to specify your own reference values. You have the following
options to set your reference value:
A. Consult to your document from battery manufacturer for the reference values for the batteries that
you are testing.
B. Test the batteries in the string and use the lowest conductance under correct way of test for
reference value. For cells ranking in the string, please refer to String summary in 3.3 Data
Management.
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C. Use the average conductance of the string as reference value. This is only used for measurement
of battery string. For detailed setting, please refer to “Set average value as reference” in section
3.2.2 Test for Battery S tring.
Indications of Battery Condition
Below is the definition of the t est ing result for battery and battery string.
Indication Reference Guide
Good 0.8≤R%<1.15 -20%≤Measured resistance fluctuation<15%
Pass
1.15≤R%<1.5
15%≤Measured resistance fluctuation <50%
Warn 1.5≤R%<2.0 50%≤Measured resistance fluctuation <200%
Fail
2.0≤R%
Measured resistance f luctuation>200%
Abnormal Vm<0.9 OR Vm>1.2 or
R%<0.8
Battery is Abnormal
Vm<0.9 OR Vm>1.2 or
R%<0.8
NOTE: You could also see reference values in Appendix of this manual.
3.2 Measurement
3.2.1 Test for Single Cell
This is for testing single cell. To do this, you will need to set the parameter of the cell before
measurement. If you have several blocks of batteries of the same rating (e.g. 2V, 100Ah), you are
suggested to use “string t est” (see 3.2.2) which will be much more time-saving and convenient for data
management in PITE PC software.
Select “Test Cell” in the menu to enter the screen for parameter setting. ( See Fig 3.2.1.1).
Fig 3.2.1.1 Fig 3.2.1.2
Use main unit keyboard or mini keyboard on screen for number input.
Totally there are 5 options for single cell voltage: 1.2V, 2V, 6V, 12V and self-defined. Please click the
option of “Voltage” to view each one (Fig 3.2.1.1). As voltage changes, cell rating will be changed
accordingly. Click the box or use arrow keys to select the cell type that you will test. Reference
resistance will be ch anged to fit each cell type.
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Cell num ber is s elf -defined to distinguish from each other. This could be viewed in data management.
After the setting, click th e button Start at right bottom to carry out t he t es t .
Testing result will display in seconds like Fig 3.2.1.7. If you need to retest it, click the button Retest.
Click Save (in Fig 3.2.1.2) to save the testing result, or disconnect the testing clips from battery and
testing result will be automatically saved.
NOTE:
As mentioned in 3.1.2 Wire connection, testing result may vary a little due to different way of
connection between testing c li ps and battery posts. T herefore, if testing result varies in diff erent time,
please refer to the lower value.
Specify Battery Type & Reference Value
If you could not find the exact type of battery that you want to test, or you want to specify your own
reference resistance, you coul d self-define the parameter.
1) Specify battery type
If you have battery that has non-standard voltage type (e.g. 4V 100Ah), you could add this type. To do
this, please select “Defined” in the box of “Voltage”, then click Set Para at the bottom, input the
parameters required and click Add to save the setting (e.g. refer to images from Fig 3.2.1.3 to Fig
3.2.1.5). Maximally you could set 1 0 different voltage types.
2) Specify reference value
If you would like to set different resistance reference or cell type under the same battery voltage,
please first select voltage rating and then click the button Set Para to add these information.
Maximally you could add 10 different cell typ es under each battery voltage. Screen in Fig 3.2.1.6 and
Fig 3.2.1.7 are for your reference.
Fig 3.2.1.3 Fig 3.2.1.4
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Fig 3.2.1.5 Fig 3.2.1.6 Fig 3.2.1.7
To delete defined values, please click Set Para in the menu and click Delete. This step will delete all
the customized value that you have set before.
3.2.2 Test for Battery String
This function is for testing batteries of the same type one by one in a string. Maximally it could record
up to 256 sites. Each site could record up to 256 strings. And one string could test up to 256 cells
based on its setting. When all the batteries are of the same type, you just need to set the parameter at
the beginning and the whole measurement process could be done in a very short time.
To get started, click “Test String” in main menu to go to the next step for parameter setting. Select
battery rating in the same way like single cell measurement. Setting of user-defined data is also in the
same way.
Fig. 3.2.2.1 Fig. 3.2.2.2
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Fig. 3.2.2.3 Fig. 3.2.2.4 Fig. 3.2.2.5
“Site Name”: user-defined, input the number or letter of site for convenient data r ecor ding
“String Name”: user-defined to distinguish it fro m other strings
“No. of Cell” indicates the total number of cells in o ne string.
If you need to specify your own reference value, do in the same way like the setting in single cell test
(Fig. 3.2.2.2). After the above settings, click Start to go to the next step. “Test No.” (Fig. 3.2.2.3)
indicates the cell to begin the test in the string. For example, if total cells are 3 and “Test No.” 1, that
means it will begin the test from the first (No. 1) cell.
NOTE: If you need to retest certain cell (e.g. first cell in a string of 3) or cells af ter the whole string test,
just input the cell number (in Fig. 3.2.2.3) to begin the test. In PITE DataView software, new testing
result will automatically overwrite the previous record.
After the above setting, click Start to begin the measurement. Testing result of the first cell will
displayed like Fig 3.2.2.4 when you hear the sound “Beep”. Then disconnect the testing clips, testing
data of the first cell will be automatically saved with another “Beep”. Then c lamp the t esting c lips on the
next cell, wait for a few seconds before the testing automatically begins. Do in the same way until the
last cell.
During string testing, you could just put the tester in the PITE carrying bag after clicking the button
Start. This is very convenient for testi ng a nd only on e perso nne l is nee ded to handle string testi ng in a
short time.
When measurement of all batteries in the same string are finished, you will hear the longer sound
Beep and get the testing result as Fig. 3.2.2.5. String summary with all batteries ranking and average
values will be displayed. To review detailed data, please refer to 3.3 Data Managem ent .
Set average value as reference:
This function is only for batter y string. In t his measurement , there is no re feren ce value at th e
time of setting. After the testing of the whole string, it will automatically take the average
resistance as the reference value of the whole string. Please do as below:
In the exemplified screen of Fi g. 3.2.2. 1, you j ust selec t the volt age t ype, click the button Set,
finish the setting of other parameter as usual and continue the measurement. For
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exemplified screen of measurement result, please refer to 3.3 Data Management.
In measurement of 1.2V N i-cd bat t er ies, currently you could only set average as reference.
3.2.3 Test of Oscilloscope
This function could have a simple test for battery voltage. Select “Oscilloscope” in main menu and
you will see the screen as below (see Fig 3.2.3):
Fig. 3.2.3
“1V” indicates the voltage scale on the vertical axle.
“100uS” indicates time on the horizontal axle.
Both numbers are changeable for different v iew.
3.3 Data Management
Testing data for single cell and battery string are saved in main unit memory as tests are finished.
Maximally the Internal memory could save testing data for 3000 cells. Before space is full, please
transfer the data timely to PC by using the USB drive and USB converter.
For management, click “Data” in the main menu, and then go to the fol lowing screen:
Fig. 3.3.1 Fig. 3.3.2 Fig. 3.3.3 cell result
Select the displaying for singl e cel l or s t r in g on t he top of the screen.
Testing data like name, testing tim e and size will be displayed. Other but tons have functions as below:
Open: Click this button to view the testing result as Fig. 3.3.2 and Fig 3.3.3.
Up / down: paging up or down.
Save: Select relevant item and click this button to save the testing result in the USB drive. Before this
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operation, make sure that the US B drive is well connected.
Anal : Click this button to have a string summary with all batteries ranking and average values will be
displayed.
Delete: Select the desired item and click this button to delete the record.
Format: It is used to format all testing records.
NOTE: Please make sure that you have kept them properly before deleting or formatting the records.
Once deleted or formatted, the data could not be recover ed.
Fig. 3.3.4 Fig. 3.3.5
Fig. 3.3.6 All cells Fig. 3.3.7 Voltage ranking Fig. 3.3.8 Resistance ranking
String Summary
String su mmary will help y ou judge the ge neral he alth st atus o f batteries in the sa me series. Re ference
values could be picked up from the summary.
To view string summary, please open relative record of string (e.g. Fig. 3.3.4) and click Anal to view
the string test summary. It will list average resistance, average voltage, 8 cells with highest resistance
and 8 cells with lowest voltage in the whole string (Fig.3.3.5). Click Order to further ranking of voltage
and resistance for the whole string like Fig. 3.3.6- Fig. 3.3.8. Voltage will be ranked from low to high,
and resistance will be ranked from high to low.
NOTE:
To enhanced testing accuracy, the highest and lowest values in the battery string are excluded in
the calculation of average resistance and voltage.
If there are no more than 8 cells in the string that you have test ed, all cells w ill be listed in highest
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resistance and lowest voltage.
Average resistance and lowest resistance in the string could be used as self-defined reference
value.
3.4 System Management
Click “System” in the main menu, and then you will see the following screen for system management
(see Fig 3.4). For detailed instruction, please check the text below.
Fig. 3.4
3.4.1 Instrument Calibration
This section only includes basic information for calibration of the unit. For the whole process of
calibration, you will require some specific facilities and a more detailed instruction from PITE. Please
contact your supplier i f y ou need this.
3.4.1.1 Zero Calibration
Zero calibration is used for more reliable measurements by way of adjusting the zero values of
resistance-range and volt age-ran ge. Before ca libration, pleas e remove t he connection with any battery.
To begin it on screen, click “Zero-Cali” and go to the next screen as below (see Fig 3.4.4.1.1). Just
click the button “Calibrate” and wait for a few seconds unt il the scr een displays “Calibration Done !”
Fig 3.4.4.1.1
3.4.1.2 Voltage Calibration
Voltage Calibration is used to calibrate voltage of a single cell. This testing requires connection with
cells. Click “Volt-Cali” to enter into the screen of calibration. Select the cell type for the first cell for
testing, input the actual value in “Real V1” and click the button Cali. After the f irst cell is calibrated ,
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input the actual value for the second and click Cali as well. If you need to calibrate other cell type,
select it on the top “Range” and repeat the same operation. For more detailed instruction, please
contact PITE sales representative.
Fig 3.4.4.1.2
3.4.1.3 Resistance Cali brat ion
This function will require specific instrument and has been calibrated well in PITE before delivered to
you. For more detaile d in struction, please contact PITE’s sales representative.
3.4.1.4 Phasic Calibration
This function will require specific instrument and has been calibrated well in PITE before it is delivered
to you. If you really need it, please contact your supp lier for detailed instructi on.
3.4.1.5 Save parameter setting
After all the above calibrations, please do not forget to save new parameters before the main unit is
turned off. To do this, click “Save Para” and inp ut the p asswor d “12345678” (Fig 3.4.1.4). If password
is correct, you will see the indicat i on: “Saved!”
Fig 3.4.1.4 Fig 3.4.2
3.4.2 Time Setting
Click “Time” for data and time setting. The Screen will be seen as below (see Fig 3.4.2). The first line
is for date setting and second line for time. After the setting, cl ick OK to save the change.
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3.4.3 System Update
PITE 3915 enjoys free software update from PITE TECH. INC. The update is done by direct
connection with USB drive. You have two optional ways to update it:
1. Save the new software in the root directory of USB drive, connect the USB drive with main unit,
click “Update” under “System” and select OK (see Fig 3.4.3) You will see the process for update
on screen. After update is done, screen will automatically to the starting screen.
2. Connect the USB drive with main unit and restart the unit. You will see the process screen for
update. After update is done, scr een will automatically to the stating screen.
Both ways have the same effect for update.
Fig 3.4.3
3.4.4 Version Information
Software version will change as update is done. To view the current version and serial number of the
tester, clic k “ Version” and you will see screen as be l ow: (see Fig 3.4.5)
Fig 3.4.4
4. PITE DATAVIEW S OFTWARE
All testing data are sav ed in PIT E 391 5 main unit an d it coul d be tr ansferr ed t o comput er for dat a view.
The following software should be well installed to enable the data analyzing. This software will help
you know battery health status comprehensively. Application Software is included in the attac hed USB
drive. This software will comply with O per ation Systems of Windows X P and Win 7.
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4.1 Software Installation/Uninstall
4.1.1 Software Installation
1) Start your computer
2) Stop all applications runni ng in t he computer (recommended).
3) Connect the PITE USB wi th computer.
4) Find installation folder and double click the file named “PITE 3915 Battery Tester Data View
setup.exe” to start the installation.
Installation screens w i ll b e as below.
Click Next to enter into the following screen:
Select “I agree to the terms of the license agreement” and click Next to enter the following step:
Change the setup root if necess ar y, click Next and you will come to this step:
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Click Finish to complete the inst allation.
A window will pop up:” Instal lation completed. Do you want to start the management software?” Click
Yes to start it or No to close the window.
After installati on is done, you w ill see the ic on on the desktop. If you could not see it on des ktop,
it can also be found in “Start” menu.
4.1.2 Software uninstall
To install the software, please follow these steps: Start program PITE 3915 Battery Tester Dada
View Uninstall PITE 3915 Battery Tester Data View
4.2 Software Operation
This analyzing software is applied to PITE 3915 Battery Tester. Any generated report will be saved
automatically in the PC. You could save, delete or print testing data as per your need.
To start the software, double click the icon
. And the main screen will pop up as Fi g 4.2.a. You
will see the example data in the screen. This example could be deleted after you have imported your
data.
Fig 4.2.a
4.2.1 Import Data
All testing data are saved in PI TE 3915 main un it and it could b e transferr ed to comput er via USB driv e
for data analyzing. For proper oper ation, please use PITE’s USB drive only.
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Click “File” and then “import”, a box will pop up like Fig 4.2.1.2
Fig 4.2.1.1
Fig 4.2.1.2
Select relevant testing data that are already saved in the PC and click Open to import.
NOTE: To import several fil es simultaneously, you could use keys like Ctrl or Shift f or multi-selection
and click Open to import.
4.2.2 View & Delete Data
The imported data is showed on the main screen l ike Fig 4.2.2.a. It includes the information for site,
string test and cell test. Site number and string numbers are in accordance with the numbers
predefined in PITE 3915 main u nit . Al l tes t in g data will be grouped in different sites with string and cell
testing data below.
String includes string number, voltage, capacity, cell quantity and testing times.
Fig 4.2.2.a
Select si te or str ing item and cl i ck right; you could carry out functions of Add, Modify and Delete. See
Fig 4.2.2.b and Fig 4.2.2.c
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Fig 4.2.2.b Fig 4.2.2.c
Add: You can add new information for another site or string as figures (example) below. Testing result
imported in the future will be grouped a ccordingly based o n the setti ng for same site nu mber and stri ng
number.
Fig 4.2.2.d Add Site Fig 4.2.2.e Add String
Modify: This function is used to r ena me sites and strings. This will help users remember each site and
string easily. As this information is ch ang ed, relat iv e infor mation w ill be ch an ged ac cord ingly in the t est
report. We will introdu ce this later. See modify screen on the following Fig 4.2.2.f and Fig 4.2.2.g
Fig 4.2.2 For Site Fig 4.2.2.g For String
Delete: You could delete the testing data if necessary. Before delete it, make sure you have kept the
record properly.
4.2.2.1 View String Data
1) View Data
Double click string item and you will see the string data box on the screen. It displays the detailed
testing data for strings in different time. The testing data includes test time, string voltage, resistance,
capacity and status. Percentage of each battery status will also be displayed on the top with different
colors.
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Fig 4.2.2.1.a
Double click relevant T est Time ( if the sa me string is tested f or several times) on the left t o view test ing
data of each cell in the string.
NOTE: For convenient data view, you could sort out data in sequences li ke below:
1. Click Test Time on the left, the following items in the box will be sorted automatically. See Fig
4.2.2.1.b
2. You could sort out testing parameters of each string by clicking No., Test Time, Volt, Resistance,
Capacity and Status. See Fig 4.2.2.1.c
Fig 4.2.2.1.b Fig 4.2.2.1.c
2) View Histogram
Histogram visually displays string performance in all aspects including voltage, resistance and
capacity.
Click Histogram button (in Fig 4.2.2.1.a) to view the histogram of the current string data. See Fig
4.2.2.1.d for example.
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Fig 4.2.2.1.d
Move the cursor on each column of the histogra m; you will se e relat ive testing result (cell number , t ime,
resistance, voltage and capacity ) of each cell on the top.
Click OK to close the window.
3) Export Data
Click the button Export (in Fig 4.2.2.1.a) and the selected data will be generated as a report in the
format of Microsoft Excel like Fig 4.2.2.1.e. This report will be automatically saved in your co mputer. T o
find out where it is, click “File” and then “Open Report List” in t he t ool bar of main screen.
Fig 4.2.2.1.e
You could edit the report if necessary. If your PC is well connected with printer, you can print it directly.
NOTE: Please install Microsoft Excel2000 above version befor e you export the data.
4) Delete Data
Select the test time, right click and select “Delete” to erase the record.
For multi-selection, you could us e keys of Ctrl or Shift.
4.2.2.2 View Cell Data
1) View Data
Double click the item “Cell” under each site in main screen, cell test data will be exemplified as below:
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Fig 4.2.2.2.a
Parameters of the cells like testing time, voltage, resistance will be displayed. Like string data view,
you could click each item to sort them out in sequences. To add some comments of each cell, you
could directly double c lic k the box es b elow Notes to input your comments, or you coul d select one cell
data, click right and the n “Add Comment”. See Fig 4.2.2.b for example.
Fig 4.2.2.2.b
3) Export Cell Data
Click the button Export to export cell test report into an Excel For m like Fig 4.2.2.c
Fig 4.2.2.2.c
4.3 Help
Click Help About, and it displays the detailed information of PITE 3915 Battery Tester Data View
Software like Fig 4.3.a.
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Fig 4.3.a
4.4 Hot Key
On the top the DataV iew main screen, there are some shortcut keys with means as below:
Import Data
View Data. Select string or cell item and click the but t on to view the test data.
Modify site or string information. Select site or string item and click the button to edit test
information.
Remove site or string data. Select site or string item an d click the button to erase it.
5. SERVICE AND M AINTENANCE
5.1 Cleaning
Please clean PITE 3915 main unit and its accessories with soft damp cloth and a mild cleaner. Do not
use abrasives, solvent s , or alcoh ol, because they can deform or discolor the tester and accessories.
After cleaning voltage testing clip with software cloth, clean it again with water and wipe it. Do not
damage the metal par t of the clips to ensure it s ac curate performance duri ng t es t ing.
WARNING: For your own safety, make sure that the main unit and accessories are not connected
with the power supply befor e cleaning.
5.2 Storage
After using PITE 3915, put the main unit and all its accessories into the carrying case, and store the
case in ventilating place under proper temperature and humidity. Never expose the Tester and its
accessories to water, high humidity, or dampness. If not used for a long time, the Li-battery will
discharge itself gradually. To keep its best performance, you are suggested to charge the battery
periodically, like once a month.
5.3 Battery maintenance
When the PITE 3915 is delivered from PITE factory, it may not be power off. Please charge it before
operation. In the status of charging, the charging indicator is red. W hen it is full-charged, the indicator
turns green. It could be used for about 5 to 6 hours if the battery is full charged.
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NOTE: Long time charging will not damage the battery, however, personnel is needed to look after it.
To gain maximum performance of the battery, you are recommended to activate it by full discharging
and then full charging appr oxi mately 4 times a year.
6. FAQ
Q: Main unit has no response a f t er power is on.
A: Maybe battery is power off. Please restart the main unit after connecting with charger. If main unit
works, you could either keep the connection and carry out the operation or use it after battery is full
charged.
Q: Af t er m ai n unit is power on, it buzz es.
A: Main unit has not enough power, charge it.
Q: Main unit menu is normal but has no reaction when it has exter nal connection.
A: Main unit has not en ou gh pow er or t he wiri ngs ar e not we ll con necte d. Plea se ch eck th e wir ing w ell.
Q: Operation time is too short.
A: Battery problem, please reactivate it.
Q: Main unit is down with frozen screen during testing.
A: External interference is too strong. Generally it is caused when ground probe touches the live line.
Please restart the main u nit and try again.
7. APPENDIX
Reference for battery capacity, resistance and volta ge:
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8. ORDER INFORMATION
PITE TECH. INC.
4/F, BldgA, Chiwan Industr ial Park, Shaodi Road, Shekou Area, S henzhen, China
TEL: +86-755-2680 5759 FAX: +86-755-2688 0310
www.pitetech.com sales@pitetech.com
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