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Cellcorder Battery Analysis System User’s Guide
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Table of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS .......................................................................... V
Table of Figures ............................................................................................. ix
1 GENERAL PRODUCT DESCRIPTION .............................................. 1
Safety Information .......................................................................................... 2
1.1.1 If Questions Come Up ..................................................................... 2
System Requirements .................................................................................... 2
Helpful Reading .............................................................................................. 3
2 BAS SOFTWARE INSTALLATION ................................................... 3
Insert BAS Installation CD Into PC................................................................ 3
PDF File Program ........................................................................................... 4
Infrared IR Communication Driver ................................................................ 5
2.1.1 Determine Com Port For IR Communication Driver ........................ 6
3 START THE BATTERY ANALYSIS SOFTWARE BAS PROGRAM 7
Understanding The Main Menu Functions ................................................... 8
3.1.1 Main Menu File|Item........................................................................ 9
Toolbar .......................................................................................................... 10
3.1.2 Toolbar Buttons Explanation ......................................................... 10
3.1.3 Comments ..................................................................................... 12
Status ............................................................................................................ 14
File Types ...................................................................................................... 14
Make Backup Copy Of Sample Data ........................................................... 15
Setting Preferences ...................................................................................... 15
Communication Setting: Default COM Port ............................................... 18
Quick-Check COM Ports PC/BAS ............................................................... 19
4 THE IMPORTANT CONFIGURATION FILE EDITOR ..................... 21
Multiple Sites - IMPORTANT ........................................................................ 22
General Tab – Configuration Editor ............................................................ 23
4.1.1 Model Number/Browse/Battery List Editor Window ....................... 26
Threshold Tab – Configuration Editor ........................................................ 33
Type Tab – Configuration Editor ................................................................. 35
4.1.2 Amp Hour Rating .......................................................................... 35
4.1.3 Single Testing ............................................................................... 35
4.1.4 Dual Testing .................................................................................. 36
4.1.5 Triple Testing ................................................................................ 36
4.1.6 Quad Testing ................................................................................ 36
4.1.7 Combined Testing ......................................................................... 36
4.1.8 Computed Testing ......................................................................... 36
5 THE BASICS OF THE ADF: ACCUMULATED DATA FILE ........... 38
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Create A New ADF ............................................................................... 38
Open|Reopen An ADF For CRT Data .......................................................... 41
6 FILE PROPERTIES – EDITING BATTERY DATA IN THE ADF .... 42
General Tab ................................................................................................... 43
Details Tab .................................................................................................... 45
6.1.1 Right–Click|Show Threshold Colors .............................................. 46
6.1.2 Right–Click|Set Thresholds ........................................................... 47
6.1.3 Choosing a Data Set ................................................................ ..... 51
6.1.4 Changing the Read Date .............................................................. 52
6.1.5 Editing Cell Data ........................................................................... 52
6.1.6 Configuring Detail Threshold Colors ............................................. 54
Intertier Tab ................................................................................................... 54
Comments Tab ............................................................................................. 57
6.1.7 Read Date ............................................................................. 58
6.1.8 Create And Use A Template ................................................. 58
6.1.9 Create A New Comment For A Read Date ................................... 59
6.1.10 Delete A Template Name .............................................. 60
6.1.11 Delete Comments ................................................................. 60
User–Defined Tab – Properties ................................................................... 61
6.1.12 Create A New User-Defined Field ......................................... 61
6.1.13 Delete A User-Defined Field ................................................. 61
6.1.14 Create New Fields For A Read Date .................................... 62
6.1.15 Save As A New Field Template ............................................ 62
7 SPECIFIC METHODS OF CREATING ADFS ................................. 63
Download A New Data Set From CRT *(.CDF) Via IR ................................. 63
Download A New Data Set From CRT *(.CDF) Via Bluetooth .................... 69
7.1.1 Bluetooth Pair/Connect PC/CRT ................................................... 70
7.1.2 Begin Battery Data Capture via Bluetooth .................................... 75
Capture Hydrometer Data ............................................................................ 81
7.1.3 Open|Reopen An ADF For Hydrometer Data ................................ 82
Hydrometer Data Logger Interface ............................................................. 85
7.1.4 Transfer Data Via RS–232 Port|Cable .......................................... 86
7.1.5 Capture Data Via IR ...................................................................... 88
Import From DOS-DAT File .......................................................................... 91
Open CRT Data (*.CDF) File On USB Device .............................................. 97
Create An ADF Manually ............................................................................ 100
8 FILE SEARCH TOOL: SEARCH FOR FILES ............................... 105
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File Name Tab ............................................................................................. 105
8.1.1 Buttons|Tabs Explained .............................................................. 107
Description Tab .......................................................................................... 108
Dates Tab – Install Date, Read Date .......................................................... 108
Parameters Tab (ADF Files Only) .............................................................. 109
User–Defined Window – Search ................................................................ 111
9 MANAGING BATTERY DATA FILES/ADF ................................... 112
Saving Battery Files ................................................................................... 113
Extracting Data Sets................................................................................... 115
Merging Data Sets ................................................................ ...................... 118
10 DATA ANALYSIS – VIEWING DATA AND GRAPHS .......... 120
Display Cell Data Within A Bar Graph ...................................................... 121
Graph Menus Explained ............................................................................. 122
10.1.1 Graph or Table ............................................................................ 123
10.1.2 Point Labels ................................................................................ 123
10.1.3 Point Frequency .......................................................................... 123
10.1.4 Shadows ................................ ................................ ..................... 123
10.1.5 Titles ........................................................................................... 123
10.1.6 Maximize ..................................................................................... 123
10.1.7 Zoom and Undo Zoom ................................................................ 123
Print The Graph .................................................................................. 124
10.1.8 Print ............................................................................................ 124
10.1.9 Export ......................................................................................... 124
10.1.10 Exit .............................................................................................. 124
Parameters Menu Explained ...................................................................... 124
10.1.11 Trend .......................................................................................... 124
10.1.12 Comparison ................................................................................. 125
10.1.13 Edit .............................................................................................. 125
10.1.14 Thresholds .................................................................................. 126
10.1.14.1 Setting Threshold Levels/Color Indicators ................................ 127
10.1.14.2 Setting Parameters|Thresholds|Scale ...................................... 128
10.1.15 Subsets .............................................................................. 129
Comparison Graph Display ....................................................................... 131
Trending a Parameter Over Time ............................................. 134
Trending a Parameter Average Over Time ............................................... 138
11 GENERATING REPORTS: FIVE REPORT TYPES ...................... 141
Each Report Type Has Five Setup Tabs ................................................... 143
11.1.1 Data Sets Tab ............................................................................. 144
11.1.2 Strings|Cells Tab ......................................................................... 144
11.1.3 Graphs And Tables Tab For All Reports But Threshold .............. 144
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11.1.4 Reports|Data Set|Thresholds Graphs And Tables Tab ............... 145
11.1.5 User Defined Tab ........................................................................ 145
11.1.6 Other Options Tab All Reports .................................................... 145
Detail Report ............................................................................................... 145
Comparison Report .................................................................................... 150
Threshold Deviation Report ...................................................................... 154
Cell Trend Report ....................................................................................... 157
Cell Averages Trend Report ...................................................................... 159
Print to PDF ................................................................................. 163
Archive Reader ........................................................................................... 164
12 EXPORTING GRAPH DATA: OPTIONS ....................................... 165
Microsoft Excel ........................................................................................... 166
DOS DB File ................................................................................................ 166
Others; Metafile, BMP, Text/Data Only ..................................................... 166
Exported Data’s Destination ...................................................................... 167
12.1.1 Clipboard..................................................................................... 167
12.1.2 File .............................................................................................. 167
12.1.3 Print Metafile Only Pr .................................................................. 167
How Selecting a File Type Influences Output .......................................... 167
12.1.4 Metafile ....................................................................................... 167
12.1.5 BMP ............................................................................................ 167
12.1.6 Text|Data .................................................................................... 167
12.1.6.1 Select Subsets And Points ....................................................... 169
12.1.6.2 Export What .............................................................................. 169
12.1.6.3 Export Style .............................................................................. 169
13 CRT DATA BACKUP ..................................................................... 171
Memory Card Note...................................................................................... 171
14 UPGRADING CRT FIRMWARE .................................................... 172
Upgrade Via USB Device/CRT-400s .......................................................... 173
Upgrade Using The IR Port ........................................................................ 174
Upgrade Via Memory Card/CRT-300s ....................................................... 180
15 CLC-200 ......................................................................................... 180
Capturing CLC–200 Battery Data .............................................................. 180
15.1.1 A New ADF for CLC–200 Data ................................................... 181
15.1.2 Capturing CLC–200 Data ............................................................ 181
CLC–200 Calibration Backup .................................................................... 184
15.1.3 Backup Via Serial Cable ............................................................. 184
15.1.4 Restore Via Serial Cable ............................................................. 185
Upgrading CLC–200 Firmware .................................................................. 185
15.1.5 Upgrade Via Serial Cable ........................................................... 185
16 INDEX ............................................................................................. 187
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Figure 1. Insert CD ............................................................................................................ 3
Figure 2. Start|Run ............................................................................................................. 4
Figure 3. Installing When CD Does Not Auto start ........................................................... 4
Figure 4. BAS Icon ............................................................................................................ 4
Figure 5. Installing the PDF Writer ................................................................................... 4
Figure 6. Postscript Interpreter Installation ........................................................................ 5
Figure 7. IR Driver Install Window ................................................................................... 5
Figure 8. Select Com Port For IR Communication ............................................................ 6
Figure 9. Install IR Driver ................................................................................................. 6
Figure 10. Install IR Driver Later ...................................................................................... 7
Figure 11. BAS Desktop Icon ............................................................................................ 7
Figure 12. BAS Main Window Explained ......................................................................... 8
Figure 13. Main Menu Toolbar; File, Analysis, Reports, Device, Help ........................... 8
Figure 14. File Drop Down Menu ..................................................................................... 8
Figure 15. Analysis Data Set|Detail| Comparison .............................................................. 9
Figure 16. Reports Data Set|Detail| Comparison| Threshholds .......................................... 9
Figure 17. Device|Cellcorder| Hydrometer| Communications ........................................... 9
Figure 18. Analysis Trend|Cells|Cell Averages ................................................................. 9
Figure 19. Reports Trend|Cells|Cell Averages ................................................................... 9
Figure 20. Help .................................................................................................................. 9
Figure 21. Cursor Over Toolbar Button With Message ................................................... 10
Figure 22. Toolbar ........................................................................................................... 10
Figure 23. File|Properties ................................................................................................. 12
Figure 24. File|Properties|Comments Tab ........................................................................ 12
Figure 25. File|Properties|Comments ............................................................................... 13
Figure 26. File |Preferences ............................................................................................. 13
Figure 27. Preferences ..................................................................................................... 13
Figure 28. Status Bar ....................................................................................................... 14
Figure 29. Status Bar – Modified – Indicates File Has Been Changed ............................ 14
Figure 30. File|Preferences .............................................................................................. 16
Figure 31. Preferences ..................................................................................................... 16
Figure 32. File|Preferences|Comments Area .................................................................... 16
Figure 33. File New ADF Window ................................................................................. 17
Figure 34. Cell Data Pop-up Window.............................................................................. 17
Figure 35. File Import Wizard ......................................................................................... 17
Figure 36. Select Cellcorder Window .............................................................................. 18
Figure 37. Device|Communications ................................................................................. 18
Figure 38. Communication Settings ................................................................................ 18
Figure 39. Choose Another Communications Port .......................................................... 19
Figure 40. My Computer|Properties ................................................................................ 19
Figure 41. System Properties|Hardware ........................................................................... 19
Figure 42. System Properties|Hardware|Device Manager ................................................ 20
Figure 43. Ports (COM & LPT) ....................................................................................... 20
Figure 44. BAS Desktop Icon .......................................................................................... 21
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Figure 45. Configure COM Port BAS ............................................................................. 21
Figure 46. Configure Appropriate COM Port .................................................................. 21
Figure 47. BAS Desktop Icon .......................................................................................... 22
Figure 48. File|Configuration Editor ................................................................................ 22
Figure 49. Configuration Editor....................................................................................... 23
Figure 50. Configuration Editor|File|New| Save|Import|Exit ........................................... 25
Figure 51. Error Message ................................................................................................ 25
Figure 52. Configuration Editor|Edit|Delete|Sort ............................................................. 25
Figure 53. Configuration Editor....................................................................................... 26
Figure 54. Battery List Editor .......................................................................................... 27
Figure 55. Import From Another Battery List File .......................................................... 27
Figure 56. Helpful Battlist.blf .......................................................................................... 28
Figure 57. www.alber.com Baseline Resistance Data/Battlist.blf .................................... 28
Figure 58. BLF On The Website ..................................................................................... 29
Figure 59. File Download BLF ........................................................................................ 30
Figure 60. C:\Program Files\alber\Alber Battery Analysis .............................................. 30
Figure 61. Imported Battlist.blf ....................................................................................... 31
Figure 62. File| New Battery ............................................................................................ 31
Figure 63. Battery List Editor New Battery ..................................................................... 32
Figure 64. Threshold Tab ................................................................................................ 33
Figure 65. File|Properties ................................................................................................. 34
Figure 66. File|Properties|General Tab|Temp. Scale ........................................................ 34
Figure 67. Configuration Editor Type Tab ...................................................................... 35
Figure 68. Saving The CCF ............................................................................................. 37
Figure 69. BAS Desktop Icon .......................................................................................... 38
Figure 70. File|Preferences .............................................................................................. 39
Figure 71. New File Dialog Under File|Preferences ........................................................ 39
Figure 72. File|New ......................................................................................................... 39
Figure 73. New ADF ....................................................................................................... 39
Figure 74. General Battery Information Window ............................................................ 40
Figure 75. Open CDF ...................................................................................................... 40
Figure 76. File| Properties ................................................................................................ 40
Figure 77. File|Properties|General ................................................................................... 41
Figure 78. File Open ADF ............................................................................................... 41
Figure 79. Open an ADF File .......................................................................................... 41
Figure 80. File Reopen Existing ADF ............................................................................. 42
Figure 81. File Open ADF ............................................................................................... 42
Figure 82. File|Properties ................................................................................................. 43
Figure 83. File Properties Window |General Tab ............................................................ 43
Figure 84. File|Properties|Details ..................................................................................... 45
Figure 85. Right Click On Details List ............................................................................ 46
Figure 86. Show Threshold Colors .................................................................................. 46
Figure 87. Set Thresholds ................................................................................................ 47
Figure 88. Set Thresholds|Voltage ................................................................................... 47
Figure 89. Voltage Display Properties|Threshold ............................................................ 47
Figure 90. Voltage Display Properties|Manual Scale ...................................................... 47
Figure 91. Example Show Threshold Colors Voltage...................................................... 48
Figure 92. Set Thresholds|Internal Res… ........................................................................ 48
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Figure 93. Internal Resistance Display Properties|Threshold .......................................... 49
Figure 94. Internal Resistance Display Properties|Manual Scale ..................................... 49
Figure 95. Example 2....................................................................................................... 49
Figure 96. Set Thresholds|Intercell Res R1 .................................................................. 50
Figure 97. Intercell R1 Display Properties|Threshold ...................................................... 51
Figure 98. Intercell R1 Display Properties|Manual Scale ................................................ 51
Figure 99. Choose Data Set/Read Date ............................................................................ 51
Figure 100. Right–click|Modify Read Date… ................................................................. 52
Figure 101. Edit Cell Data Value In File Properties Details Tab – Bottom Window In
This Figure Is The Cell Data Grid Editor ..................................................... 52
Figure 102. Right-click Edit ............................................................................................ 53
Figure 103. Cell Data Grid Editor Changes ..................................................................... 53
Figure 104. Intertier Tab|File Properties .......................................................................... 54
Figure 105. File Properties|Intertier Tab .......................................................................... 55
Figure 106. Configuration Wizard|Intertier Tab|File Properties Window ........................ 56
Figure 107. File Properties|Comments Tab ..................................................................... 57
Figure 108. Select A New Read Date .............................................................................. 57
Figure 109. File Properties|Comments Tab Begin Typing ............................................... 58
Figure 110. Warning To Confirm Comments Template .................................................. 58
Figure 111. Input Template Name ................................................................................... 59
Figure 112. Use Template Delete Key ............................................................................. 60
Figure 113. File Properties|User-Defined Tab ................................................................. 61
Figure 114. Select A New Read Date .............................................................................. 62
Figure 115. New ADF ..................................................................................................... 63
Figure 116. BAS Desktop Icon ........................................................................................ 64
Figure 117. Create New ADF .......................................................................................... 64
Figure 118. File New ....................................................................................................... 64
Figure 119. New ADF Window ....................................................................................... 64
Figure 120. General Battery Information ......................................................................... 65
Figure 121. Multi-String Information In The General Battery Information Window ...... 65
Figure 122. Select Cellcorder .......................................................................................... 66
Figure 123. Do Not Display Cellcorder Screen ............................................................... 66
Figure 124. File Open ADF ............................................................................................. 67
Figure 125. Align IR Ports............................................................................................... 67
Figure 126. Capture ......................................................................................................... 67
Figure 127. Battery Data Capture Create New/Open By Name ....................................... 68
Figure 128. CRT Battery Data Capture ........................................................................... 68
Figure 129. CRT Interface Data Capture/Downloading Data .......................................... 68
Figure 130. Data Transfer Completed. ............................................................................ 69
Figure 131. Laptop .......................................................................................................... 70
Figure 132. BAS Desktop Icon ........................................................................................ 70
Figure 133. My Bluetooth Places Icon ............................................................................. 70
Figure 134. My Bluetooth Places\Entire Bluetooth Neighborhood Window Initial Pairing
Bluetooth/PC ................................................................................................ 71
Figure 135. CRT .............................................................................................................. 71
Figure 136. Initializing Please Wait (CRT) ..................................................................... 72
Figure 137. Wait for data transfer need better graphic .................................................... 72
Figure 138. Search For Devices in Range ....................................................................... 72
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Figure 139. Pair Device ................................................................................................... 73
Figure 140. Bluetooth Security Code For Cellcorder Device .......................................... 73
Figure 141. Paired Cellcorder And PC ............................................................................ 73
Figure 142. Bluetooth Connect ................................................................ ........................ 74
Figure 143. Record The Bluetooth Serial Port COM# ..................................................... 74
Figure 144. Communications Button/Com Port .............................................................. 74
Figure 145. Serial Port COM# ......................................................................................... 75
Figure 146. CRT .............................................................................................................. 75
Figure 147. Cellcorder Interface Button .......................................................................... 75
Figure 148. Select Cellcorder .......................................................................................... 75
Figure 149. Battery Data Capture .................................................................................... 76
Figure 150. Warning Regarding Blank Fields ................................................................. 77
Figure 151. Instructions for CRT ..................................................................................... 77
Figure 152. CRT .............................................................................................................. 77
Figure 153. Initializing Please Wait CRT ........................................................................ 78
Figure 154. Wait For Data Transfer ................................................................................. 78
Figure 155. Instructions for CRT ..................................................................................... 78
Figure 156. CRT Interface Capture ................................................................................. 79
Figure 157. Cellcorder Battery Data Capture .................................................................. 79
Figure 158. Warning ........................................................................................................ 80
Figure 159. Transferring Data ......................................................................................... 80
Figure 160. Create New ADF .......................................................................................... 81
Figure 161. File New ....................................................................................................... 81
Figure 162. New ADF Window From Hydrometer Data Logger .................................... 82
Figure 163. File Open ADF ............................................................................................. 82
Figure 164. Open ADF Window...................................................................................... 82
Figure 165. File Reopen Existing ADF ........................................................................... 83
Figure 166. General Battery Information ......................................................................... 83
Figure 167. Instructions For Hydrometer Data Transfer .................................................. 83
Figure 168. IR Bottom Of Data Logger ........................................................................... 84
Figure 169. Hydrometer Data Logger Interface Shows Communications: Downloading 84
Figure 170. Successful IR Download .............................................................................. 85
Figure 171. Capture Hydrometer Data ............................................................................. 85
Figure 172. Data Logger Front View ............................................................................... 86
Figure 173. Now Click Continue ..................................................................................... 86
Figure 174. Hydrometer Interface ................................................................................... 87
Figure 175. Hydrometer Data Logger Interface ............................................................... 88
Figure 176. Data Logger Front View ............................................................................... 88
Figure 177. Instructions for Hydrometer ......................................................................... 89
Figure 178. Battery Data Capture Window ..................................................................... 89
Figure 179. Hydrometer Interface ................................................................................... 90
Figure 180. Create New ADF .......................................................................................... 92
Figure 181. File New ....................................................................................................... 92
Figure 182. New ADF Window From Cellcorder Data File ............................................ 92
Figure 183. General Battery Information ......................................................................... 93
Figure 184. Select Cellcorder .......................................................................................... 93
Figure 185. File Import Wizard ....................................................................................... 94
Figure 186. File Import Wizard Step 1. DOS Data File Window .................................... 94
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Figure 187. Step 2. Browse For DOS *.dat File .............................................................. 95
Figure 188. Navigate To DOS *.dat Files ........................................................................ 95
Figure 189. Open DOS File ............................................................................................. 95
Figure 190. Step 2. DOS *.dat Import ............................................................................. 96
Figure 191. Step 3. Finish DOS File Import .................................................................... 96
Figure 192. File Reopen Existing ADF ........................................................................... 96
Figure 193. USB Flash Hard Drive Inserted Into CRT .................................................... 97
Figure 194. USB Flash Hard Drive Inserted Into PC ....................................................... 97
Figure 195. BAS Desktop Icon ........................................................................................ 98
Figure 196. File|Open|CDF .............................................................................................. 98
Figure 197. Removable Disk: USB Device ..................................................................... 98
Figure 198. Removable Disk: USB Device ..................................................................... 98
Figure 199. Open A CDF From The USB Device ........................................................... 99
Figure 200. Configuration Information To Be Imported ................................................. 99
Figure 201. Confirmation Import CDF| Create New|Import To Existing ...................... 100
Figure 202. Import File Confirmation ........................................................................... 100
Figure 203. File New Button ......................................................................................... 100
Figure 204. File|New ..................................................................................................... 100
Figure 205. New ADF|Manual Data Set ........................................................................ 101
Figure 206. General Battery Information ....................................................................... 101
Figure 207. Read Date ................................................................................................... 101
Figure 208. File Properties Details ................................................................................ 102
Figure 209. Cell Data Grid Editor ................................................................................. 102
Figure 210. File Properties Details tab .......................................................................... 102
Figure 211. File Properties Details Cell|Right Click Functionality ................................ 103
Figure 212. Save ADF ................................................................................................... 103
Figure 213. File Properties|Details|New Data Set .......................................................... 103
Figure 214. New Data Set Read Date Window.............................................................. 104
Figure 215. File Properties|Delete Data Set ................................................................... 104
Figure 216. Warning Ask For Confirmation On Delete ................................................. 104
Figure 217. File|Search .................................................................................................. 105
Figure 218. File Search Tool Window| File Name Tab ................................................. 105
Figure 219. File Search Tool ......................................................................................... 106
Figure 220. Search|Look in:........................................................................................... 106
Figure 221. Browse ....................................................................................................... 106
Figure 222. ADF Parameters & User Defined Tabs ...................................................... 107
Figure 223. File Search|Description Tab ....................................................................... 108
Figure 224. File Search|Dates Tab|Install|Read ............................................................. 109
Figure 225. File Search|Parameters Tab ........................................................................ 109
Figure 226. Parameter Search Criteria ........................................................................... 110
Figure 227. User–Defined Search Window ................................................................... 111
Figure 228. File Search Report Setup ............................................................................ 112
Figure 229. File Extract or File Merge .......................................................................... 112
Figure 230. Save The Current File ................................................................................. 113
Figure 231. File Save/Save As ....................................................................................... 113
Figure 232. Status = Modified ADF .............................................................................. 113
Figure 233. Directory Structure ..................................................................................... 114
Figure 234. File Extract ................................................................................................. 115
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Figure 235. Extract Data Window ................................................................................. 115
Figure 236. Scratch File ................................................................................................. 116
Figure 237. Extract Data To Existing ADF ................................................................... 116
Figure 238. Warning Window Duplicate Date Options ................................................. 117
Figure 239. Extract Data Set Comments Destination File ............................................. 117
Figure 240. File Merge .................................................................................................. 118
Figure 241. File To Merge Data From ........................................................................... 119
Figure 242. Merge File Query Duplicate Read Date ..................................................... 119
Figure 243. Main Menu > Analysis|Data Set|Detail ...................................................... 120
Figure 244. Select Strings .............................................................................................. 120
Figure 245. Undo Zoom ................................................................................................ 120
Figure 246. Data Set Detail Graph ................................................................................. 121
Figure 247. Graph Bar|Cell Data ................................................................................... 121
Figure 248. Graph Bar|Cell Data Bold Value Explained ............................................... 122
Figure 249. Graph Menus .............................................................................................. 122
Figure 250. Parameters Menu ........................................................................................ 124
Figure 251. Main Toolbar|View Battery Cell Trend Graphs ......................................... 124
Figure 252. Main Menu|Analysis|Trend ........................................................................ 125
Figure 253. Parameters|Comparison .............................................................................. 125
Figure 254. Parameters|Edit ........................................................................................... 125
Figure 255. Cell Data Editor .......................................................................................... 125
Figure 256. Parameters|Thresholds ................................................................................ 126
Figure 257. Parameters|Thresholds ................................................................................ 126
Figure 258. Display Properties ...................................................................................... 126
Figure 259. Threshold Colors for Bar Graphs ............................................................... 127
Figure 260. Parameters|Thresholds|Scale ...................................................................... 128
Figure 261. Voltage Only Subset ................................................................................... 129
Figure 262. Graph With Voltage Only Subset Chosen .................................................. 129
Figure 263. All Subsets Chosen ..................................................................................... 130
Figure 264. Graph With All Subsets Chosen ................................................................. 130
Figure 265. View Battery Data Set Graphs .......................................................... 131
Figure 266. Parameters|Comparison .............................................................................. 131
Figure 267. Data Set Read Date For Comparison Graph ............................................... 131
Figure 268. Graph|Set As Reference ............................................................................. 132
Figure 269. Select Date To Compare With Reference Data Set .................................... 132
Figure 270. Comparison Graph Example ...................................................................... 133
Figure 271. Comparison Data Set Graph Example 3/14/2003 ....................................... 133
Figure 272. Reference Data Set Example 10/04/1996 ................................................... 133
Figure 273. Open File With Multiple Data Sets ............................................................ 134
Figure 274. View Graph ................................................................................................ 134
Figure 275. Click Cell In Graph .................................................................................... 135
Figure 276. Parameters|Trend|Cells ............................................................................... 135
Figure 277. Select Parameters ....................................................................................... 136
Figure 278. Data Subset Internal Resistance Only ......................................................... 136
Figure 279. Clearing Selected Subsets ........................................................................... 136
Figure 280. Cell 52 From The Sample File Demo–60 Cell Hydro Plant Battery .......... 137
Figure 281. Open File With Multiple Data Sets ............................................................ 138
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Figure 282. View Graph ................................................................................................ 138
Figure 283. Click Cell In Graph .................................................................................... 139
Figure 284. Parameters|Trend|Cell Averages................................................................. 139
Figure 285. Battery Cell Averages Trend Graph ........................................................... 140
Figure 286. Cell Average Trend Data ............................................................................ 140
Figure 287. Main Menu|Reports|Data Set ...................................................................... 141
Figure 288. Main Menu|Trend ................................ ....................................................... 141
Figure 289. Main Toolbar|Create a Dataset Detail Report ............................................. 141
Figure 290. Buttons At Top Of Reports ......................................................................... 142
Figure 291. Save Report As Text ................................................................................... 143
Figure 292. Reports And Report Setup Tabs ................................................................. 143
Figure 293. File|Properties ............................................................................................. 144
Figure 294. Reports|Data Set|Detail ............................................................................... 145
Figure 295. Data Sets Tab ............................................................................................. 146
Figure 296. Strings/Cells Tab ........................................................................................ 146
Figure 297. Graphs And Tables Tab .............................................................................. 147
Figure 298. User Defined Fields To Be Included .......................................................... 147
Figure 299. File| Properties|User Defined Tab/Field Name/Contents ............................ 148
Figure 300. Other Options Tab ...................................................................................... 148
Figure 301. Data Set Detail Report Examples ............................................................... 149
Figure 302. Data Set Graph On Detail Report ............................................................... 150
Figure 303. Reports|Data Set|Comparison ..................................................................... 151
Figure 304. Select Reference Data Set And Comparison Data Sets .............................. 151
Figure 305. Select Strings For The Comparison Report ................................................ 151
Figure 306. Comparison Report Setup Graphs And Tables Tab .................................... 152
Figure 307. User Defined Tab In Comparison Report Setup ......................................... 152
Figure 308. Other Options Tab Comparison Report Setup Window ............................. 152
Figure 309. Data Set Comparison Report/Graph Examples ........................................... 153
Figure 310. Other Options Tab Comparison Report Setup Window ............................. 154
Figure 311. Threshold Report Setup Choose Data Sets ................................................. 154
Figure 312. Select Strings For Threshold Report ........................................................... 154
Figure 313. Threshold Report Graphs And Tables Tab ................................................. 155
Figure 314. User Defined Fields .................................................................................... 155
Figure 315. Other Options Tab For The Threshold Report ............................................ 155
Figure 316. Threshold Report With Graphs Example.................................................... 156
Figure 317. Reports|Trend|Cells .................................................................................... 157
Figure 318. Reports|Trend|Cells|Data Sets Tab ............................................................. 157
Figure 319. Reports|Trend|Cells |String/Cells Tab = Multi String Left Unselected In
Properties ................................................................................................... 157
Figure 320. Reports|Trend|Cells |String/Cells Tab = Multi String Selected In Properties157
Figure 321. Reports|Trend|Cells |Graphs And Tables Tab ............................................. 158
Figure 322. Reports|Trend| Cells|User Defined ............................................................. 158
Figure 323. Reports|Trend|Cells|Other Options Tab ...................................................... 158
Figure 324. Battery Cell Trend Graph ........................................................................... 159
Figure 325. Reports|Trend|Cell Averages ...................................................................... 159
Figure 326. Reports|Trend|Cell Averages|Data Sets Tab ............................................... 160
Figure 327. Reports|Trend|Cell Averages|Strings/Cells Tab = Multi String In Properties
Left UnSelected ......................................................................................... 160
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Figure 328. Reports|Trend|Cell Averages|Strings/Cells Tab = Multi String In Properties
Selected ...................................................................................................... 160
Figure 329. Reports|Trend|Cell Averages|Graphs And Tables Tab ............................... 161
Figure 330. Reports|Trend|Cell Averages|User Defined Tab ......................................... 161
Figure 331. Reports|Trend|Cell Averages|Other Options Tab ....................................... 162
Figure 332. Cell Average Trend Report ........................................................................ 162
Figure 333. Cell Average Trend Graph ......................................................................... 163
Figure 334. User Defined Data And Other Options Information Can Be Found At The
End Of The Report ..................................................................................... 163
Figure 335. Main Menu Reports|Load ........................................................................... 164
Figure 336. Start|Programs|Alber|Alber Battery Analysis| Archive Reader ................... 164
Figure 337. Graph Export Data...................................................................................... 165
Figure 338. Excel Export Option ................................................................................... 165
Figure 339. DOS DB Export Option ............................................................................. 166
Figure 340. Other Graph Export Options ...................................................................... 166
Figure 341. Exporting String 1 ...................................................................................... 166
Figure 342. File Type Export Outputs ........................................................................... 167
Figure 343. Graph Export Text/Data Only .................................................................... 168
Figure 344. Export Text|Data Options ........................................................................... 168
Figure 345. Graph’s Text Data Without Labels ............................................................. 169
Figure 346. Graph’s Text Data And Labels With Y Axis Value Selected ..................... 169
Figure 347. Graph’s Data And Labels With Point Number, Y Axis Value Selected ..... 169
Figure 348. Tab Format ................................................................................................. 170
Figure 349. Column Format .......................................................................................... 170
Figure 350. Table Subset By Point Format .................................................................... 170
Figure 351. Table Point By Subset Format .................................................................... 170
Figure 352. www.alber.com/softwareupdates.htm ........................................................ 172
Figure 353. System Is Ready ......................................................................................... 173
Figure 354. System Is Ready ......................................................................................... 173
Figure 355. Sytem Ready For Upgrade ......................................................................... 173
Figure 356. Preparing Memory For Memory ................................................................. 174
Figure 357. File Transfer in Process .............................................................................. 174
Figure 358. Upgrade Successful .................................................................................... 174
Figure 359. www.alber.com/softwareupdates.htm ........................................................ 175
Figure 360. System Is Ready ......................................................................................... 175
Figure 361. System Is Ready ......................................................................................... 176
Figure 362. Sytem Ready For Upgrade ......................................................................... 176
Figure 363. Preparing Memory For Memory ................................................................. 176
Figure 364. File Transfer in Process .............................................................................. 176
Figure 365. Communications Settings Com Port BAS Software ................................... 177
Figure 366. BAS Software Program Select Cellcorder .................................................. 177
Figure 367. BAS/Instructions ........................................................................................ 178
Figure 368. Align IR Ports............................................................................................. 178
Figure 369. BAS/CRT Interface Window ..................................................................... 178
Figure 370. Open *.UPG File ........................................................................................ 179
Figure 371. File Transfer in Process .............................................................................. 179
Figure 372. Upgrade Successful .................................................................................... 179
Figure 373. BAS/CRT Interface Window ..................................................................... 180
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Figure 374. CLC–200 Interface ..................................................................................... 182
Figure 375. Cellcorder CLC–200 Data Capture ............................................................ 183
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1 General Product Description
The Cellcorder Battery Analysis System BAS creates and manages ADF
battery files. The user creates ADFs by;
manually entering data,
capturing Cellcorder/CRT or hydrometer data, or
importing Cellcorder/CRT CDFs, or older CLC–200 DAT files.
The BAS can do the following:
Append data to a file.
Create and print customized reports with all or selected data.
Create site setup information.
Display data in bar graph and tabular formats.
Manually create a battery file by entering data from another
source and saving the file.
Modify data and save the file.
Update CLC–200 and CRT firmware.
The BAS interfaces with the CLC–200 and CRT/Cellcorders. The key
differences are:
The CLC uses serial communication and has no infrared IR port,
The CRT–300 has no serial port but has IR communication and
Smart Media memory card capability and
The CRT–400 has a USB port and has IR communication
capabilities.
NOTE:
Where applicable, alternate shortcut buttons and
descriptions appear.
This version of the BAS program offers several features:
The user can view and analyze multiple strings and generate
reports that contain data for more than one string. Using multiple
string reports results in smaller printed reports.
A trial version of a PDF file generating program is available at
installation. If the user does not have a program that creates PDF
files, install this program to create reports in PDF format for use
and distribution. A logo can be placed on the first page of
reports. This can be any BMP file image.
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To speed up program setup, the installation of the infrared IR
virtual port driver is available during BAS program install. This
feature is for use with computers that have an IR port for
communicating to the CRT.
A USB flash hard drive and port are available on the new CRT-
400 for easy data transfer to pc. (Smart Media memory card is
still used with the CRT-300.)
Safety Information
It is extremely important to read and to understand the safety precautions
outlined in the Legal Warranty Safety section of the CRT–400 User's
Guide and those printed elsewhere in this manual and/or corresponding
manuals before using the Cellcorder and the BAS software. Proper
installation, use and testing are essential to the correct functioning of the
software and the Cellcorder.
1.1.1 If Questions Come Up
If the user has questions, contact Vertiv at 954–377-7101 or fax 954–
377-7042; request Battery Analysis System BAS or Cellcorder
assistance.
System Requirements
The following are the minimum system requirements for the Battery
Analysis System software.
Version 2.01A01or later firmware for the CRT–400 Cellcorder,
Version 1.00A25 or later firmware for the CRT–300 Cellcorder,
or Version 2.00 or later firmware for the CLC–200 Cellcorder.
Microsoft Windows– 2000 or XP.
Pentium4™ 1GHz or higher microprocessor.
128M of memory for Windows 2000, 256M for Windows XP.
150M of hard disk space for program installation. 1G of space
for data storage.
CD|DVD drive.
An IR (infrared) computer port if IR communication between the
computer and CRT is required.
USB port on computer for transferring data via USB flash drive.
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Helpful Reading
It is a good idea to read through the following manuals before using the
CRT and BAS Software.
Battery Analysis System User’s Guide, pn 4200–002
i.e. this book
Cellcorder CRT User’s Guide, pn 4200–038, 4200–070 or
CLC–200 Instruction Manual, 4200–001.
USB manufacturer’s instructions. Belkin Components, Smart
Media or other instructions.
Hydrometer/data-logger manual, if a hydrometer is used.
Uninterruptible Power Supply UPS manufacturer’s instruction
manual, if a UPS is used.
2 BAS Software Installation
During installation, the options to install the following are available:
a PDF writer,
NOTE:
If Adobe Writer and software is already installed on the pc,
then do not install the PDF writer made available with this
software.
an IR driver, and
a sample database.
Insert BAS Installation CD Into PC
Before BAS installation, close
all other programs.
To install the program, insert the
CD into the computer.
The CD is equipped to auto start
to install the program.
Figure 1. Insert CD
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If the CD does not auto start,
select Start|Run from the
Windows task bar.
Figure 2. Start|Run
From the Run window, type d:\setup (or other drive letter that
corresponds to where the DVD|CD is), or select Browse to find the
DVD|DC drive, then follow the instructions.
Figure 3. Installing When CD Does Not Auto start
After installation, an icon
appears on the desktop.
Figure 4. BAS Icon
PDF File Program
If a program such as Adobe Acrobat® is not installed on the pc and the
user wants to create BAS reports in PDF format, the user may install a
trial version of the Docudesk™ PDF writer during BAS program
installation. After 15 trial uses, the user may purchase the writer program
from Docudesk: www.docudesk.com.
Figure 5. Installing the PDF Writer
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When installing
the Docudesk PDF
writer, a window
may indicate that
the user needs a
Postscript
interpreter. When
the user selects
Next, the
Ghostscript
program installs.
Figure 6. Postscript Interpreter Installation
NOTE:
To install the PDF writer later, browse the BAS CD to the
Docudesk PDF folder and click the deskPDF25Std–
Setup.exe install file.
Infrared IR Communication Driver
Once the user has finished installing the PDF writer and interpreter, a
window will ask the user to install the IR driver.
Figure 7. IR Driver Install Window
If the user wants to communicate by IR and is using Windows 2000 or
XP and the computer has an IR port, then install the IRComm2K IR port
driver to allow the computer to communicate via IR.
If the user attempts to install the IR driver on a computer with no IR port,
the user will receive the warning, “There is no infrared adaptor installed
on this system.” The user may continue with driver installation, but the
driver will not do anything until an IR adaptor is installed.
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2.1.1 Determine Com Port For IR Communication Driver
During IR installation, select a COM port.
NOTE:
Ports (in use) are not available for IR Communication and
the installation wizard will indicate those ports that are in
use.
Figure 8. Select Com Port For IR Communication
Figure 9. Install IR Driver
Once the user has
selected the port, the
IRComm2K Setup
window appears.
At this window, the
user may choose to
install the IR driver
or exit without
installing.
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NOTE:
To install the IR driver later, go to My computer and access
the program files.
In Figure 10. Install IR Driver Later, the Program Files are
kept on the C: drive.
Go to C:\Program Files\alber\Alber Battery Analysis\IR
driver, select Setup.exe, and follow the instructions.
Figure 10. Install IR Driver Later
3 Start The Battery Analysis Software BAS Program
To start the BAS program, double–click the
BAS icon on the desktop. Most BAS program
functions can start using Main Menu selections
or Toolbar buttons.
Figure 11. BAS
Desktop Icon
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Figure 12. BAS Main Window Explained
The main window contains the Main Menu, Toolbar, battery file
Comments and Status areas. Some toolbar buttons are not active
unless a battery file is open.
Understanding The Main Menu Functions
Figure 13. Main Menu Toolbar;
File, Analysis, Reports, Device, Help
Figure 14. File Drop Down Menu
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Figure 15. Analysis
Data Set|Detail|
Comparison
Figure 16. Reports
Data Set|Detail|
Comparison|
Threshholds
Figure 17.
Device|Cellcorder|
Hydrometer|
Communications
Figure 18. Analysis
Trend|Cells|Cell
Averages
Figure 19. Reports
Trend|Cells|Cell
Averages
Figure 20. Help
3.1.1 Main Menu File|Item
NOTE:
Some File Menu items described have no toolbar button
equivalents.
Item
Explanation
New
Opens the New ADF box for manually creating
or downloading a battery file.
Open
Opens files in the Cellcorder ADF and CDFs
subdirectories.
Reopen
Opens recently opened ADFs.
Save As
Saves an ADF with an existing or new name.
Close
Closes the currently open file.
Configuration
Editor
Displays the Configuration File Editor windows.
Search
Opens File Search Tool, which reports on file
locations.
Import
Brings DOS (DAT) files into an ADF.
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Item
Explanation
Extract
Copies selected data sets from the open ADF to
another ADF.
Merge
Copies selected data sets from an ADF into an
open ADF. Not as flexible as File|Extract.
Properties
Accesses the General, Details, Intertier,
Comments and User Defined windows.
Preferences
Selects display options.
Exit
Closes the BAS program.
Clear File List
Clears the list of recently opened files that
appears when the user clicks File|Reopen.
Toolbar
NOTE:
Place the cursor over toolbar buttons to display
descriptions.
Figure 21. Cursor Over Toolbar Button With Message
Figure 22. Toolbar
3.1.2 Toolbar Buttons Explanation
Create a new data file
Open an accumulated data file ADF
Open a cell data file CDF
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Save the current file
Close the current open accumulated data file ADF
View or modify file properties
View battery data set graphs
View battery cell trend graphs
Create a data set detail report
Search for data files
Import Cellcorder files into an ADF
Start the Cellcorder interface
Start the hydrometer interface
Configure communications options
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3.1.3 Comments
When an ADF, battery data file is open, the Comments area displays user
notes, such as battery maintenance information. Enlarging the main
window vertically enlarges the Comments area.
Edit the Comments by using
File|Properties….
NOTE:
File|Properties is accessible
only when a file is open
Figure 23.
File|Properties
File|Properties…opens up to the General tab. Select the Comments tab
on the File|Properties window.
Figure 24. File|Properties|Comments Tab
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Figure 25. File|Properties|Comments
Edit as necessary within the space provided and press when
completed or if necessary.
To hide Comments, select File|Preferences and uncheck the box next to
Display File Comments on main window.
Figure 26. File
|Preferences
Figure 27. Preferences
Press once completed with the
preference selections or if
necessary.
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Status
Figure 28. Status Bar
The Status bar at the bottom of the BAS window displays Name,
Location, Model, file modification status, and time: active when a battery
file is open. File Modification Status shows Modified when a file has
been changed but not saved.
Figure 29. Status Bar – Modified – Indicates File Has Been Changed
File Types
The BAS program uses several file extensions.
Extension
Explanation
ADF
Accumulated Data File
Contains sets of readings or imported data or CDFs.
BLF
Battery List File
Used by the Battery List Editor under the Browse button
on the Configuration Editor. The BLF file is created from
battery model data entered by the user.
CAL
Calibration file
One file for each Cellcorder in use.
CCF
CRT Configuration file
Contains site setup information. One file for all
Cellcorders in use.
CDF
CRT Cell Data File. One file for each battery string.
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Extension
Explanation
CSV
Excel Compatible CSV File Format
The CRT now creates a CSV file when a CDF Cellcorder
data file is created. The CSV file is used by Microsoft
Excel to display data in spreadsheet format.
DAT
A battery data file created by the older DOS BAS
program.
DB
A battery data file created by the older DOS BAS
program.
PRG
CLC-200 Firmware upgrade file - typically overwrites
the previous version.
QRP
A report file generated by BAS Ver 1.5.0.4 and earlier
for the Report Viewer program.
UPG
CRT Firmware upgrade file
Typically overwrites the previous version.
XLS
An Excel spreadsheet file created when graph data is
exported in Excel format.
ZRF
A report file generated by BAS, Ver 1.7.0.8 and later for
the Archive Reader program.
Make Backup Copy Of Sample Data
Use the sample file Demo–60 Cell Hydro Plant Battery.ADF to try
features described in this manual.
NOTE:
Be sure to save the modified sample file with a different
name so that the original remains unchanged.
Setting Preferences
Click File|Preferences to set display preferences.
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Figure 30.
File|Preferences
Figure 31. Preferences
File Comments
Displays the battery file comments area in the
main window.
Figure 32. File|Preferences|Comments Area
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New File
Causes the New
ADF box to
appear when
File|New is
selected.
Figure 33. File New ADF Window
Cell Data
Popup
Displays the Cell
Data window on
Bar Graph and
Trending
windows. This
window displays
cell data when a
bar is clicked.
Figure 34. Cell Data Pop-up
Window
Intro
Window
Displays the
Import Wizard
introduction
window.
Figure 35. File Import Wizard
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Select
Cellcorder
Displays the
CRT or CLC–
200 option when
the user starts the
Cellcorder
interface.
Figure 36. Select Cellcorder
Window
Communication Setting: Default COM Port
Before connecting any
device, such as a Cellcorder
or Hydrometer/data logger, to
the pc for data transfer, and
if/when using Bluetooth®
and/or IR, click Device|
Communications to open
Communication Settings.
Figure 37. Device|Communications
Select a default COM (serial)
port.
Press once the COM
port is chosen or if
necessary.
Figure 38. Communication Settings
NOTES:
If a message indicates that the port is unavailable, press OK
and make another selection. The IR Com port will not be the
same as the Bluetooth Com port, the Com port must be
changed in BAS as necessary. Refer to 0 Quick-Check
COM Ports PC/BAS on page 19 for more specific directions.
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The COM port remains selected until it is manually changed
or the user selects another port using the Cellcorder or
hydrometer setup windows.
Figure 39. Choose Another Communications Port
Press on the toolbar to Configure Communication Options.
Quick-Check COM Ports PC/BAS
If not already on, power on the PC.
Go to the PC's
desktop, rightclick on My
Computer and
scroll down to
Properties.
Figure 40. My Computer|Properties
The System
Properties
window opens,
select the
Hardware tab.
Figure 41. System Properties|Hardware
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Select Device
Manager.
Figure 42. System Properties|Hardware|Device
Manager
Scroll down to
Ports (COM &
LPT). In the
example to the
right, the Bluetooth
COM Port is set to
COM6 and the
Virtual IR COM
Port is set to
COM4.
Figure 43. Ports (COM & LPT)
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Start the BAS
program, double–
click the BAS icon
on the desktop.
Figure 44. BAS Desktop Icon
Figure 45. Configure COM Port BAS
Click on the COM
port icon and use
the ▼down arrow
to choose the
appropriate COM
port for the desired
device.
Figure 46. Configure Appropriate COM Port
4 The IMPORTANT Configuration File Editor
NOTE:
It is highly recommended to set up configurations/sites prior
to using the CRT/BAS for the first time for future ease of
use.
To use the Cellcorder to create the file, refer to the
Cellcorder User’s Guide.
The CCF is the file that keeps all site information, it is
important not to overwrite this file and it is important to keep
a backup of this file.
This section describes how to use the BAS Configuration Editor to create
and edit the configuration file, CCF.
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Start the BAS
program, double–
click the BAS icon
on the desktop.
Figure 47. BAS Desktop Icon
Select
File|Configuration
Editor from the
Main Menu.
Figure 48. File|Configuration Editor
Multiple Sites - IMPORTANT
If more than one Cellcorder is used to read data at multiple sites, and one
computer is capturing all the data, the CCF file must originate and be
maintained using the Configuration Editor. This avoids having a different
CCF file on each Cellcorder.
NOTES:
Once the CCF or BLF has been edited and changed, keep
backup copies for future reference.
Any site created on the CRT and then linked to a CDF data
file is added to the CCF file when the Previewer/BAS
program opens the CDF.
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General Tab – Configuration Editor
The Configuration File Editor opens the CCF file or, if none exists,
indicates Site 0 of 0 on the General tab.
To create a CCF file if none exists, start completing the text boxes
provided with the required information;
Location Name, Battery Name, Number of Strings, String Name,
Model Number, Number of Cells, Install Date, Charger Frequency,
and Cell Voltage Range.
Figure 49. Configuration Editor
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The following table is provided for entry explanation:
Site No.
Indicates what site is being displayed, as
determined by the location, battery and string
names selected.
Location Name
Type the location name of the battery installation.
Battery Name
Assign a unique name to the battery. The user
cannot have two identical battery names under the
same location name. Selecting different batteries
changes choices in the String box.
Number of
Strings
Select the number of strings that are associated
with the battery.
String Name
Type a name for each string. The user cannot have
two identical string names under the same battery
name.
Model Number
Type the model number of the cells or click
to open the Battery List Editor.
Refer to next section.
Number of Cells
The default total number of cells is 256. Normally,
type the total number of cells in the string. The user
may change the number for custom configurations.
Install Date
Type the battery installation date.
Charger
Frequency
Selecting 50Hz or 60Hz lets the Cellcorder reject
50Hz or 60Hz ripple and harmonics.
Cell Voltage
Range
Select the voltage range of the cells being tested.
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NOTE:
Date and Time Format are automatically determined from
the user's pc setup.
Figure 50. Configuration
Editor|File|New|
Save|Import|Exit
File|New has been discussed in the
previous pages.
File|Save saves the CCF.
Use File|Import on the
Configuration Editor to add sites
from another CCF file.
If an existing battery/string name
exists, an Error message window
opens, select to go back
and enter different information.
Figure 51. Error Message
Figure 52. Configuration
Editor|Edit|Delete|Sort
Edit|Delete will delete the entire
Site No#.
Edit|Sort sorts the CCF file on
location, battery and string names.
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4.1.1 Model Number/Browse/Battery List Editor Window
Figure 53. Configuration Editor
From the General Tab within the Configuration File Editor, the user
may click to select from a variety of previously defined
battery types within the file Battlist.blf.
The Battery List Editor allows the user to transfer preset parameters to
the Threshold and Type tabs as well as entering the Battery's Model
Number.
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NOTE:
Data from the Battery List Editor is saved into the BLF file.
To save and transfer the parameters to the Threshold and
Type windows, click then .
The user must still complete the General tab.
Click to remove a selected battery manufacturer and model
setup from the Battery List Editor window.
Once has been
selected, the Battery List
Editor window appears.
Figure 54. Battery List Editor
Select File from the Battery
List Editor main menu.
At this time, the user may
enter a New Battery and its
information.
Alternatively, as in this
scenario, the user has
decided to import the
already provided Battery
List File by selecting
Import From Another
Battery List File.
Figure 55. Import From Another
Battery List File
Save and Exit are self-explanatory
options here too.
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Locate the 'newest'
Battlist.blf file provided
with the BAS setup CD/or
edited by the user.
Highlight the file and press
.
Figure 56. Helpful Battlist.blf
NOTE:
It is important to track all changes made in the Battlist.blf in
case the file becomes corrupt. The user may always
download the original Battlist.blf file from www.alber.com.
The set of instructions are for recovering the Battlist.blf file
from the web and may be skipped by the user.
This file was developed to aid the user and to help populate
typical values within the BAS for typical batteries used in the
field.
Figure 57. www.alber.com Baseline Resistance Data/Battlist.blf
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Figure 58. BLF On The Website
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Figure 59. File Download BLF
Figure 60. C:\Program Files\alber\Alber Battery Analysis
Select and navigate to C:\Program Files\alber\Alber Battery
Analysis or where the user may have program files stored to save the
Battlist.blf for importing into BAS later.
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The battlist.blf
usually populates
the Battery List
Editor so the user
can choose the
Manufacturer,
Model Number,
Cell Voltage Range
and enter all other
necessary
information for this
battery. When the
BLF is downloaded
from the web, it
may be necessary
to import the BLF
file as in the
previous
instructions.
Figure 61. Imported Battlist.blf
NOTE TO TRANSFER PARAMETERS:
Select a Manufacturer and Model Number from the drop–
down lists now populated by the Battery List File and click
to transfer the provided information to the
Threshold and Type tabs.
Figure 62. File|
New Battery
Add a New Battery – To add parameters for a
new battery manufacturer and model, click
File|New Battery from the main menu.
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Type in
Manufacturer,
Model Number,
Voltages,
resistances,
temperature,
specific gravity,
cell voltage range,
amp hours, and
intercell type.
In the Base Line
box, type the
typical resistance
of a known good
cell for the type of
battery.
Click to
save the parameters
for the new make
and model in the
list.
Figure 63. Battery List Editor New Battery
NOTE:
Data from the Battery List Editor is saved into the BLF file.
To save and transfer the parameters to the Threshold and
Type windows, click then .
Click to remove a selected battery manufacturer and model
setup from the Battery List Editor window.
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Threshold Tab – Configuration Editor
Data in the
Threshold tab
configures the
Cellcorder unit.
Use the Threshold
tab to set low and
high limits for
voltage, resistance,
temperature, and
SG.
Select the
Temperature Unit
in C for Celsius or
F for Fahrenheit.
Figure 64. Threshold Tab
NOTES:
Threshold levels cannot be set to zero.
During testing, two beeps on the Cellcorder indicate limits
are exceeded.
The Threshold Tab is not used for changing the display
colors or threshold levels in the BAS program.
The Temperature Unit function, C or F is used for CRT
setup and does not convert temperatures from F to C or C
to F.
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To convert temperatures in the
program, use Temperature
Scale/Temp. Scale on the File
Properties window|General tab.
Press once Celsius or
Fahrenheit appears as the selection or
if necessary
.
Figure 65. File|Properties
Figure 66. File|Properties|General Tab|Temp. Scale
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Type Tab – Configuration Editor
Use the Type
tab to set the
Amp Hour
Rating and
Intercell
Type.
Figure 67. Configuration Editor Type Tab
4.1.2 Amp Hour Rating
Select the battery size, smaller or larger than 1000 Ah. This sets the
length of time the Cellcorder applies a load during a load test.
NOTE:
Select how many Intercell Connections IC per cell will be
read (one to four) by choosing Single, Dual, Triple or
Quad, or select Combined or Computed.
4.1.3 Single Testing
If the user is testing batteries with (2), two terminals and the batteries are
connected in series.
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4.1.4 Dual Testing
If the user is testing batteries with (4), four terminals and the batteries are
connected in series.
4.1.5 Triple Testing
If the user is testing batteries with (6) six terminals and the batteries are
connected in series or if (3) three positive terminals are connected
together and the (3) negatives are connected together.
4.1.6 Quad Testing
If the user is testing batteries when each negative of (3) negative
terminals are connected to each positive of the (3) positive terminals of
the next battery.
4.1.7 Combined Testing
Combined testing is done in one-step using only two leads and does not
require the use of the third intercell lead. Connect the positive lead to the
positive post of the cell being tested. Connect the negative lead to the
positive post of the next cell. The reading combines the cell resistance/Rc
plus the intercell resistance/Ric. Using Combined, no values are
displayed for Ric1 to Ric4. Combined is faster than Computed, but does
not separately indicate cell and intercell resistance values, whereas
Computed does.
NOTE:
The combined mode of testing can be used on the last cell
of a series.
4.1.8 Computed Testing
Computed testing requires two steps using two leads. First, attach the
leads to the positive and negative terminals of a jar connected to a second
jar via an intercell connection, then perform the resistance test. Then,
move the negative lead to the positive terminal (with the intercell
connection) of the second jar and perform the resistance test. The CRT
subtracts the lower Rc and displays two resistance readings: the cell Rc
and the computed intercell Ric. Use Computed to determine if a problem
is in the cell or in the intercell connection. Refer to Application Note
CC–002–A for connection diagrams located in the CRT User's Guide or
on the website.
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NOTE:
The computed mode of testing can be used on the last cell
of a series.
Refer to Application Note CC–002 and the Cellcorder CRT
User’s Guide to determine the intercell number and
resistance lead connections.
Save
After entering all information into the General,
Threshold and tabs of the Configuration Editor, click
.
Figure 68. Saving The CCF
When this window appears, click or as appropriate.
To save on the pc, locate where the program files are stored and
save: in this case, the program files are stored on the local hard
drive, .
To save to the memory card for CRT-300, put the card in the
drive, navigate to the memory card drive, and save the file.
To save to the USB device for CRT-400, insert the USB device
and navigate via Windows Explorer to save the file.
To transfer the CCF file to the CRT, refer to the CRT User’s
Guide.
CAUTION:
It is highly recommended that a backup copy of the
configuration file CCF be kept safe in another location for
the future, such as the USB device and the PC or a network
drive within a backup folder and the local drive of the pc.
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CAUTION:
REMEMBER, clicking Delete removes all configuration
settings for the displayed location, battery and string. All
associated set up data will be permanently lost.
5 The Basics Of The ADF: Accumulated Data File
An ADF:
can be constructed manually,
can be captured and converted from the CRT's *.CDF via IR,
Bluetooth or USB and from the hydrometer data logger, or
imported from a data file.
New data sets can also be appended i.e. sets of readings to the file. This
allows for easy data management since only one file is maintained.
NOTE:
Date and Time Format are now automatically determined
from the computer’s setup.
Two sets of readings with the same date in the same file are
not allowed.
Although an ADF can contain data from many Cellcorders
or hydrometers, data can only go into the file only once per
day, because the date identifies sets of readings.
The user can create a battery data file by entering the information. This
file can be maintained manually or automatically by adding data to it
from the Cellcorder or hydrometer data logger later.
Create A New ADF
To start the BAS program, double–
click the BAS icon on the desktop.
Most BAS program functions can
start using Main Menu selections or
Toolbar buttons.
Figure 69. BAS Desktop Icon
NOTE:
Select File|Preferences. Make sure the box next to Display
the New File dialog when File|New is checked.
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Figure 70.
File|Preferences
Figure 71. New File Dialog Under
File|Preferences
To create an ADF, click File|New to display
the New ADF window.
Figure 72. File|New
Figure 73. New ADF
Select a method to
create the ADF by
clicking into the radial
button. The options
include download
from a Cellcorder or
hydrometer, import a
DOS DAT file, open a
CDF, or enter data
manually.
Press or
if necessary.
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Figure 74. General Battery Information
Window
For all but *CDF,
clicking
displays the General
Battery Information
window.
*
Figure 75. Open
CDF
NOTE:
If opening an existing CRT file *.CDF, setup information is
extracted from the first file encountered during import.
NOTE:
Details can always be edited and
updated under
File|Properties|General.
Figure 76. File|
Properties
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Figure 77. File|Properties|General
Open|Reopen An ADF For CRT Data
If not creating a new ADF and an ADF is not currently open, do these
steps:
Click File|Open.
Figure 78. File Open ADF
Select the file
from the
Open an
ADF
window, by
highlighting
the file and
clicking
.
Figure 79. Open an ADF File
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To Reopen select File|Reopen and open a file from the dropdown list.
Figure 80. File Reopen Existing ADF
6 File Properties – Editing Battery Data In The ADF
This chapter describes the five File Properties windows, which the user
may use to edit battery data:
General Properties
Details
Intertier Properties
Comments
User Defined Properties
Open a file.
NOTE:
If a CDF is opened,
the software will
import it into an
ADF. For this
example, the DEMO
ADF is to be
opened.
Figure 81. File Open ADF
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Now click File|Properties.
NOTE:
The user must click
File|Save to save
changes made in
these windows.
Figure 82. File|Properties
General Tab
Use the General tab to edit details such as battery name, model, location,
and install date. Temperature scale and number of cells affects the
battery data file.
Figure 83. File Properties Window |General Tab
Edit the Location Name, Battery Name, Number of Strings, String
Name, Battery Model, Temp. Scale, Install Date and Number of Cells
in the boxes provided.
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NOTE:
The user cannot have identical battery names under the
same location name or identical string names under the
same battery name.
Number of Strings
Select the number of strings that are associated
with the battery.
Temperature
Scale
Select Fahrenheit or Celsius to convert
temperatures throughout the program.
NOTE:
This selection does not change the
values of data in the file. This
selection does change the way in
which the values are presented only.
Install Date
Edit the date the battery was installed.
Number of Cells
This selection is normally set to the number of
cells in the battery, but may be used to limit the
number of cells shown on charts artificially.
Number of Cells affects most data displays,
graphs, reports, and calculations. Changes to this
setting, however, do not affect actual cell data. No
data is lost by reducing the number of cells; the
excess cell values simply become unavailable to
the program until the number is changed back to
its original value.
Number of Data
Sets
Changes each time a set of readings is imported to
the file.
Most Recent Read
Date
Indicates when the last set of readings was taken.
Overall Voltage
and Average
Resistance
(internal
resistance)
These values are calculated on the most recent set
of readings.
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Show MultiStrings
Check this box to include more than one string in
viewing window analysis or to include in printed
reports.
NOTE:
Do not select for strings of 30 cells or
more because graphs will appear
overly compressed.
Details Tab
Figure 84. File|Properties|Details
The Details tab displays a table of values for all cells with data. Columns
display cell number, cell voltage, internal resistance, intercell R1 to R4
resistance, temperature, and specific gravity. This list view can display
cell data in colors based on threshold values, and intertier cell data in
bold. To display a list view, open a file, then click File|Properties|Details.
NOTE:
Data is arranged as record oriented; typically, each column
represents a field of a record, and each row one record.
To sort on a column (ascending/descending values), mouse
click the column header.
To change column order, use the pc's mouse to drag the
column header onto another header, then release the
mouse button.
To change column width, use the pc's mouse to drag the
dividing line between two headers.
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Right–click over
the list view or
press <Shift>
<F10> to access
this menu to Show
Threshold Colors,
Set Thresholds,
Graph, New, Edit,
Modify Read Date,
Delete and/or
Cancel.
Figure 85. Right Click On Details List
6.1.1 Right–Click|Show Threshold Colors
To show data in color, right–click the list view. If Show Threshold
Colors is not checked on the pop–up menu as shown in Figure 85. Right
Click On Details List, right-click to highlight Show Threshold Colors to
enable color. This also causes the list view to indicate intertier cell data
in bold font.
Figure 86. Show Threshold Colors
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6.1.2 Right–Click|Set Thresholds
Figure 87. Set Thresholds
To set threshold levels and colors, click Set Thresholds on the right-click
menu.
To Set Thresholds for Voltage,
right-click, highlight Set
Thresholds and then highlight
Voltage.
Check Enable Threshold
Analysis to display colors in the
list on the Details tab.
Figure 88. Set
Thresholds|Voltage
Figure 89. Voltage Display
Properties|Threshold
Figure 90. Voltage Display
Properties|Manual Scale
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NOTE:
High and low threshold levels cannot be set to zero.
The user may change the default colors on the Details tab
at any time.
Figure 91. Example Show Threshold Colors Voltage
To Set Thresholds for Internal
Resistance , right-click, highlight
Set Thresholds and then highlight
Internal Res...
Check Enable Threshold
Analysis to display colors in the
list on the Details tab.
Figure 92. Set
Thresholds|Internal Res…
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Figure 93. Internal Resistance
Display Properties|Threshold
Figure 94. Internal Resistance
Display Properties|Manual Scale
Figure 95. Example 2
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Details values take on colors as shown in Figure 95. Example 2.
NOTE:
Normally, set the High Threshold level 25% to 30% above
the baseline value. After setting levels and colors, click
.
Resistance readings above the Baseline indicate cells that
are showing signs of deterioration.
Only the Internal Resistance setting has Baseline.
To Set Thresholds for Intercell
Resistance r1-R4 , right-click,
highlight Set Thresholds and then
highlight Intercell Res and the
appropriate intercell: R1, R2, R3
or R4.
Check Enable Threshold
Analysis to display colors in the
list on the Details tab.
Figure 96. Set
Thresholds|Intercell Res R1
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Figure 97. Intercell R1 Display
Properties|Threshold
Figure 98. Intercell R1 Display
Properties|Manual Scale
NOTE:
For an interesting effect, set Normal color to white. Normal
values appear hidden, and only values that violate
thresholds are visible.
6.1.3 Choosing a Data Set
Figure 99. Choose Data Set/Read Date
The Read Date box at the upper left indicates the date of the Data Set
being displayed. Click the drop–down list to view another date.
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6.1.4 Changing the Read Date
Modify read date of this data set
or Right–click|Modify Read
Date.
To change the read date of an
existing Data Set, select a Data Set
from the Read Date box, then
right–click the list view and
choose Modify Read Date. Type a
new date or click the date box
drop–down button and use the
calendar.
Figure 100. Right–click|Modify
Read Date…
NOTE:
The user cannot select a date being used by another Data
Set in the file.
6.1.5 Editing Cell Data
Figure 101. Edit Cell Data Value In File Properties Details Tab –
Bottom Window In This Figure Is The Cell Data Grid Editor
Edit the values of the selected cell or Right–Click|Edit or double–
click cell.
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To use the Cell Data Grid Editor to
change Details tab data, double–
click a cell/jar# within the list or
right–click the list view and
choose Edit.
The editor indexes to the row
clicked.
Use the mouse, Tab or Arrow
keys, highlight data to change,
type the new data, and press the
Enter button on the pc's keypad to
record changes in the list.
Figure 102. Right-click Edit
The Grid Editor shows changes in
red.
Figure 103. Cell Data Grid
Editor Changes
When editing is complete, click .
NOTE:
Unlike the list view, the Cell Data Grid Editor does not
display threshold colors or identify intertier cells.
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6.1.6 Configuring Detail Threshold Colors
The Details tab can display cell data in color. The threshold levels that
determine the colors are the same as those for graphs, but Details list
color choices are independent of graph colors.
Intertier Tab
Figure 104. Intertier Tab|File Properties
The Intertier tab allows the user to mark cells in a battery as intertier
cells to indicate they are on the boundary of an intertier connection,
manually or automatically
NOTE:
Be certain Number of Cells on the File|Properties|General
tab is correct before marking intertier cells. Marking intertier
configuration affects intercell resistance calculation. Cells
marked as intertier cells are ignored when calculating high,
average, and low intercell resistances for a series of cells
because intertier cells have much higher intercell resistance
than other cells.
By convention, only the cell with the lower cell number is marked. For
example, if Cell 10 is the last cell of one string and connected to Cell 11,
which is the first cell of the next string, only Cell 10 is marked as an
intertier cell. To configure intertier cells, open a battery file, then open
the Intertier tab.
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Figure 105. File Properties|Intertier Tab
On the Intertier tab, Available Cells lists cells not designated as intertier
cells. When first displayed, the list contains all the cells for the battery,
since none are yet marked. Current Configuration lists cells marked as
intertier cells. The Configuration Wizard is one of the three ways the
user can create an intertier configuration.
1
Select cells in either list, then click , or .
Moves selected cells from Available Cells to
Current Configuration.
Moves selected cells from Configuration to
Available
Moves all cells from Configuration to Available.
To select multiple cells, hold the Ctrl key down and click cell
numbers. To select a group of cells, click the first cell in the group,
hold Shift down, then click the last cell in the group. When the
configuration is finished, click OK.
2
Select one or more cells in either list and drag them onto the other
list. When finished, click .
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3
Use the Configuration Wizard to create an intertier configuration
automatically
NOTE:
First if necessary, click to clear Current
Configuration.
On the Wizard, fill in the First intertier follows cell number
and the Set an intertier after every # cells boxes. The
Wizard Example area shows the start of the sequence. Click
to display the results in the Current Configuration list.
The user may edit the list using or . When
finished, click as necessary.
Figure 106. Configuration Wizard|Intertier Tab|File Properties
Window
As an example, if a 59-cell battery has intertier cells at 10, 20 and 30,
enter 10 in First intertier follows Cell number box and it will
automatically populate the Set an Intertier after every # cells to
indicate an intertier every 10 cells, beginning with cell number 10.
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Comments Tab
The Comments tab has a text editor for typing comments, such as the
date and type of readings taken or when connectors were cleaned.
NOTE:
To copy or paste comments, highlight the text, right click the
Comments area to open the edit menu, click Copy. Click
Paste to place the text.
Figure 107. File Properties|Comments Tab
Figure 108. Select A New Read
Date
Create a new comment for a read
date by clicking , select from
the Read Date drop–down list, then
click as
necessary.
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6.1.7 Read Date
The Create a new comment for a read date by clicking , select from
the Read Date drop–down list, then click as necessary.
allows the user to associate comments with a Read Date.
In the Properties|Comments tab, type the comments to be associated with
the Read Date.
Figure 109. File Properties|Comments Tab Begin Typing
6.1.8 Create And Use A Template
To save information entered into the Comments tab as a template,
click the Save As New Comment Template button .
A confirmation window opens and asks for confirmation,
press or as appropriate.
Figure 110. Warning To Confirm Comments Template
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Figure 111. Input Template Name
In the Input Template Name
window, type a unique template
name in the box provided and
then click or
as necessary.
6.1.9 Create A New Comment For A Read Date
To use a template, from the Comments tab, click the Create New
Comment for Read Date button . In the Select a New Read Date
window, choose a Read Date, check Use Template, choose a Template
Name, then click . The template text appears in the Comments
tab and will be associated with the Read Date.
NOTE:
Templates can be assigned only to dates not already in the
Read Date list on the Properties|Comments tab.
If a template exists, then the template can be chosen in the
Read Date window.
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6.1.10 Delete A Template Name
To remove a Comments Template Name, press and the Select a
New Read Date window opens, select the template name from the drop–
down list, then click .
NOTE:
A warning window will ask the user to confirm deletion.
Figure 112. Use Template Delete Key
6.1.11 Delete Comments
To remove Comments, press .
NOTE:
If the Comments area does not appear in the main software
program window, check File|Preferences or enlarge the
window vertically.
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User–Defined Tab – Properties
Use the User–Defined tab to list reference notes. The notes, which can be
included in reports, might identify pilot cells or equipment such as
chargers.
Figure 113. File Properties|User-Defined Tab
6.1.12 Create A New User-Defined Field
To add a field, click the Create a New Field button . Single click
into a highlighted line to type the field name; double click to type field
contents. Click or as necessary.
6.1.13 Delete A User-Defined Field
To delete a field, highlight the line and click the Delete Selected
Field button .
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6.1.14 Create New Fields For A Read Date
The Select a New Read
Date window allows
the user to associate
fields with a Read date.
Click the Create New
Fields for Read Date
button , select from
the Read Date drop–
down list, then click
or as
necessary.
Figure 114. Select A New Read Date
On the User–Defined tab, click Create a New Field button and add
field details. Single click into a highlighted line to type the field name;
double click to type field contents.
6.1.15 Save As A New Field Template
To save a User–Defined tab as a template, click the Save as New Field
Template button. At the Input Template Name box, type a template name
then click or as necessary.
NOTE:
Templates can be assigned only to dates not already in the
Read Date list on the User–Defined tab.
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7 Specific Methods Of Creating ADFs
Figure 115. New ADF
The window above shows different ways the user may create new ADFs.
IMPORTANT NOTE:
Either create a new *.ADF or Open/Reopen an existing
*.ADF.
NOTE:
It is highly recommended to set up configurations/sites prior
to using the CRT/BAS for the first time for future ease of
use. See Chapter 4.
To use the Cellcorder to create the file, refer to the
Cellcorder User’s Guide.
Download A New Data Set From CRT *(.CDF) Via IR
NOTE:
If both the Cellcorder and hydrometer data logger have data
for the same parameters, it is important which data the user
captures first, because data captured last overwrites data
captured first. For example, if the user captures Specific
Gravity SG and Temperature data from the Cellcorder first
and then the hydrometer, the hydrometer data will overwrite
the Cellcorder data.
This process captures cell voltage, resistance data, and site setup data,
including location names, dates, and thresholds.
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To start the BAS program, double–
click the BAS icon on the desktop.
Most BAS program functions can
start using Main Menu selections or
Toolbar buttons.
Figure 116. BAS Desktop
Icon
IMPORTANT NOTE:
Either create a new *.ADF or Open/Reopen an existing
*.ADF, refer
on page 21 or wait until the Battery Data Capture window
appears to create a new file or open an existing file.
To create an ADF
for CRT data, do
the following.
Create a new data
file
or
on the Main Menu,
click File|New.
Figure 117. Create
New ADF
Figure 118. File New
In the New ADF
file window, click
into the radial
button; Download a
new Data Set from
a Cellcorder via
IR/Bluetooth.
Press or
if
necessary.
Figure 119. New ADF Window
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In the General
Battery Information
window, type:
Location Name,
Battery Name,
Number of Strings,
String Name,
Battery Model,
Install Date, and
Number of Cells
measured in the
string.
After filling in the
information, press
or
if necessary.
Figure 120. General Battery Information
NOTE:
It is best to accommodate multi-string information within the
General Battery Information window at the beginning of a
session.
Figure 121. Multi-String Information In The
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General Battery Information Window
In the Select
Cellcorder window,
choose CRT.
Press or
if
necessary.
Figure 122. Select Cellcorder
NOTE:
If the Remember my selection… box is checked, this
window will not continue to appear.
Figure 123. Do Not Display Cellcorder Screen
NOTE:
If the Select Cellcorder preference is not selected under
preferences, this window will not appear.
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The Instructions for CRT
window opens.
Make sure the CRT is
powered ON.
Press the button
then press the
button to send.
Press to choose the
IR method of transfer.
Figure 124. File Open ADF
Align the CRT and the
Computer IR ports as the
CRT screen indicates.
Press in the BAS.
Figure 125. Align IR Ports
The CRT Interface
window opens.
Choose to Include
Configuration to capture
the data by checking in the
box provided.
Press .
NOTE:
Com. Status:
Idle
Figure 126. Capture
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NOTE:
If a new or
reopened
ADF is not
already open,
this window
appears.
Choose to create a new,
untitled file or:
Choose a specific file by
name.
Press or
if necessary.
Figure 127. Battery Data Capture
Create New/Open By Name
Confirm and/or edit as
necessary all information
within the Cellcorder
Battery Data Capture
window.
Press or
if necessary.
Figure 128. CRT Battery Data
Capture
Once has been
chosen, making sure that
the IR ports are still
aligned, select .
Figure 129. CRT Interface Data
Capture/Downloading Data
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NOTE:
Communication Status: Downloading data.
AND:
Communication Status: Data transfer completed.
Figure 130. Data Transfer Completed.
Press once
completed.
Download A New Data Set From CRT *(.CDF) Via Bluetooth
NOTE:
If both the Cellcorder and hydrometer data logger have data
for the same parameters, it is important which data the user
captures first, because data captured last overwrites data
captured first.
For example, if the user captures Specific Gravity and
Temperature data from the Cellcorder first and then the
hydrometer, the hydrometer data will overwrite the
Cellcorder data.
This process captures cell voltage, resistance data, and site setup data,
including location names, dates, and thresholds.
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7.1.1 Bluetooth Pair/Connect PC/CRT
Power on the laptop/pc.
Figure 131. Laptop
Figure 132. BAS Desktop Icon
Start the BAS program, double–
click the BAS icon on the
desktop. Minimize the program.
Figure 133. My Bluetooth Places
Icon
Locate the My Bluetooth Places
on the pc's desktop or taskbar
and double-click on the icon so
that the My Bluetooth Places
window displays.
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Figure 134. My Bluetooth Places\Entire Bluetooth Neighborhood
Window Initial Pairing Bluetooth/PC
NOTE:
Some devices may appear depending upon the user's
location and available Bluetooth devices within range.
Power the CRT on.
Press the button then
press , and
again to choose Bluetooth
option for pairing.
Figure 135. CRT
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Wait until the CRT
initializes.
Figure 136. Initializing Please Wait
(CRT)
Then wait for the, Ready for
data transfer LCD screen on
the CRT.
Figure 137. Wait for data transfer
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NOTE:
Once the CRT has been paired with the PC for the first
time, the PC will normally recognize that the CRT was
paired with the PC previously and the PC/CRT will pair
automatically in the future when the CRT/PC are within
range of one another and the CRT has been initialized.
Go to My Bluetooth
Places\Entire Bluetooth
Neighborhood window.
If the list is unpopulated
and this is the first time
pairing the CRT with
the PC, then choose to
Search for devices in
range.
Figure 138. Search For Devices in Range
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When the Cellcorder
appears in the list, right
click on the name/icon
and choose to Pair
Device from the drop
down menu.
Figure 139. Pair Device
Type '0000' into the
Bluetooth security code
box and select
, or , or
, if necessary.
Figure 140. Bluetooth Security Code For
Cellcorder Device
Figure 141. Paired Cellcorder And PC
A checkmark next to the
Cellcorder will indicate
that the Cellcorder is
paired with the pc.
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Figure 142. Bluetooth Connect
Now, right click on the
device once again and
select Connect Com0.
A new window COM0
will display with the
Bluetooth serial port
chosen.
NOTE:
It is important to record the Bluetooth serial port, COM#.
Figure 143. Record The Bluetooth Serial Port COM#
Figure 144. Communications Button/Com Port
Go back to the BAS and select the Communications Button on the
Main toolbar.
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When the
Communications
Settings window
opens, use the down
arrow to synchronize
the serial COM# port
with the recorded
Bluetooth serial port
COM#.
Figure 145. Serial Port COM#
Figure 146. CRT
Once the COM port has been recorded,
Power On the CRT, then press on
the CRT to cancel,
and to go back to the Main Menu on
the CRT to begin downloading the data.
7.1.2 Begin Battery Data Capture via Bluetooth
Go to the BAS and select the Cellcorder Interface Button.
Figure 147. Cellcorder Interface Button
Press the Cellcorder Interface button.
In the Select Cellcorder
window, choose Model
Number.
Press or
if necessary.
Figure 148. Select Cellcorder
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NOTE:
If the user wishes to have the software remember the
selection, then click into the space provided to check the
box to Remember.
Choose to create a new file
or open a specific file by
name when the Battery
Data Capture window
appears.
Press or
if necessary.
Figure 149. Battery Data Capture
If the user has chosen to
create a new file, then the
General Battery
Information window
appears.
The user can choose to
enter all information at
this time or to save time,
the user may choose to
press and edit
information once the
download is completed.
NOTE:
It is recommended to enter at the very least, the Number of
Strings and the Number of Cells.
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Figure 150. Warning Regarding Blank Fields
If the user chose to edit the information later, a warning window will
appear. Select to continue the download.
The Instructions window
for the CRT opens.
Follow the instructions
within this window.
NOTE:
Check COM
port on PC to
make sure it
matches the
BAS chosen
COM port.
Do not select
Continue here
before
following the
Instructions for
CRT.
Figure 151. Instructions for CRT
Power CRT on.
On the CRT, press the
button then press
, and again to
choose Bluetooth option for
pairing.
Figure 152. CRT
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Wait until the CRT
initializes.
Figure 153. Initializing Please Wait
CRT
Then wait for the, Ready
for data transfer LCD
screen on the CRT.
Figure 154. Wait For Data Transfer
Press in the BAS.
NOTE:
Check the
Include
Configuration
box to transfer
settings like
battery name
and
thresholds.
Figure 155. Instructions for CRT
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The CRT Interface window
opens.
Choose to Include
Configuration or not to
Include Configuration by
checking in the box
provided.
Press to continue.
Figure 156. CRT Interface Capture
Confirm and/or edit as
necessary all information
within the Cellcorder
Battery Data Capture
window.
Press or if
necessary.
Figure 157. Cellcorder Battery Data
Capture
The Cellcorder Battery Data Capture window appears.
Download the First ## Cells defaults to the Number of Cells on
the File|Properties|General window. It is the maximum number of cells
from which data will be captured and usually matches the number of
cells in the battery.
Set Save the data set into the file Starting at Cell Number ##
to the cell number the CRT should start downloading data to, typically
1. Thus, Cellcorder Cell 1 data is recorded in the file under Cell 1, and
so on.
Set the Read Date for this Data Set. Type a date or click the drop–
down calendar button.
NOTE:
Change the starting cell number when more than one
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Cellcorder records data from the same battery. For
example, on a 256–cell battery, one Cellcorder tests cells 1
to 128 and stores the data in Cellcorder locations 1 to 128.
The other Cellcorder tests cells 129 to 256 and stores in 1
to 128 as well. Capture the first Cellcorder with the starting
cell number set to one and capture the second into the
same file with the starting number set to 129.
To start capturing, click .
Figure 158. Warning
If information will be
overwritten, a
warning window
appears.
Press to
continue.
Figure 159. Transferring Data
NOTE:
The Communication Status shows; Transferring
configuration|cell data.
The CRT displays Sending data for Cell n.
When done, Communication Status shows Data transfer
completed.
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NOTE:
If capture fails, verify the correct COM port and Number of
Cells is selected and, if using Windows 2000 or XP, the IR
port driver is installed.
After , close the CRT Interface window.
On the Cellcorder, to return to the Main Menu, press Cancel.
Data can be viewed on the File|Properties window.
To save the captured data in the ADF, click File|Save.
Capture Hydrometer Data
This chapter describes how to capture data from the hydrometer data
logger to the computer via IR or RS–232 serial cable. Choose to create a
new ADF or reopen an existing ADF.
NOTE:
If both the Cellcorder and hydrometer have data for the
same parameters, it is important which data the user
captures first, because data captured last overwrites data
captured first. For example, if the user captures SG and
temperature data from the Cellcorder and then the
hydrometer, the hydrometer data will overwrite Cellcorder
data.
Create a new data file
by pressing on the
toolbar.
or
on the Main Menu,
click File|New.
Figure 160. Create New ADF
Figure 161. File New
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In the New ADF
window, click
Download a new Data
Set from a Hydrometer
Data Logger.
Press once the
option is chosen or
if necessary.
Figure 162. New ADF Window From
Hydrometer Data Logger
7.1.3 Open|Reopen An ADF For Hydrometer Data
If not creating a new ADF and an ADF is not currently open, do these
steps:
Click
File|Open
and select
the file from
the Open an
ADF
window.
Figure 163. File Open ADF
Figure 164. Open ADF Window
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