Battery Metric devices feature two digital Input / Output ports D1 and D2. They can be configured as either inputs or outputs. D1 and D2 can be used to have the device control external circuitry or have external circuitry trigger step terminations to route the programmed routine as required. The I/O ports are configured and…
The Graph area will display a plot of Voltage, Current and Temperature as the battery test session proceeds. The chart is updated in real time as new data is received. The plot lines can be enabled/disabled and background color changed. See: Menu/View. Voltage is read on the left axis. Current is read on the right…
Safety Precautions Rechargeable batteries can store tremendous amounts of energy. This can be a fire hazard or result in bodily injury, property damage and death if mistreated. If at any time you need to stop the analyzer simply click the on-screen Stop button. This will halt all charge and discharge current and return the analyzer…
Real Time Data is measurement data that is collect every time Battery Console polls the device. The default poll interval is once/sec. It provides a dashboard for the battery test session as it is proceeding. This display provides an instant picture of the situation and what is happening at any given time. Data includes instantaneous…
Results Data is the results from each step that completes. As a session is proceeding you will see data collected and accumulated in the Real Time data section. Once that step completes the accumulated data and appropriate messages are saved by the device. The Results Data from the completed step are then transferred to the…
The on screen console displays operational information as the test session proceeds and session results when complete. Controls allow you to load routines, move between channels, control the test session and other functions. The Real Time Data area displays information about the session as it is happening. The Saved Data area displays information about completed…
Click Program tab to enter Program mode. Programs are custom routines that are prepared using a XML editor program. See Programming section for more details. When in Program mode the function of the 3 leftmost control buttons on the main screen change functions. These 3 control buttons now are used to Open, Preview and Load…
Click Profile Setup tab to enter Profile Setup mode. When using Profile Setup all parameters can be specified as required. Each battery test profile has a unique name and is stored in the Profile database. Any number of Profiles can be created and they are automatically stored in the database. Use the top drop down…
Click Quick Setup tab to enter Quick Setup mode. When using Quick Setup mode there are only 3 inputs required to quickly set up the device with default parameters. Battery Type: This is the battery chemistry and is usually marked on the battery. No of Cells: Total number of cells in the battery. This can…
