RM Rack Mount Battery Test Modules

Purchase individual RM modules or complete 4 / 8 ch system.	Integrated fan exhausts towards rear.
Complete 4 Module System with table top rack, power supplies and battery shelf.	4 Module System provides 4 independent channels. Combine channels for higher current.

Download: Data Sheet

Download: User Guide

FEATURES

The Battery Metric™ RM modules provide a packaging that allows for flexible installation in a variety of situations. The system is expandable to provide any number of channels.

Each module is a single channel and is available in several current and voltage configurations. The power supplies are external to the module which also allows a number of different powering situations. Power supply is connect by either using the top screw terminals or the top 2.1mm barrel plug connector. Each channel is fully isolated when powered by separate power supplies.

Modules come equipped with rear mounted DIN rail mounting brackets for attaching to standard 35 x 7.5 mm DIN rail.  Optional DIN rail to 19 inch rack bracket available.

Users can build a system with standard DIN mounted power supplies or brick style supplies conveniently positioned.

The system is used with BA500WIN for operation, control, monitoring and data collection. Connection to the computer is accomplished by using a USB to Data BUS controller. Only 1 USB controller is required per system. The first module connects to the controller and the other modules connect to each other. The controller can be mounted to the side of a module as pictured or DIN rail mounted.

Each module includes:

● 3 current ranges and 16 voltage ranges for precision.
● 12 bit A/D & 12 bit D/A for 0.25% full scale accuracy.
● Short circuit, reverse polarity and overload protection.
● 8 lower screw terminals to connect battery, temperature probe or optional I/O lines.
● Four wire or two wire battery connection.
● LED status and power indicators. Vector control button.
● Heavy duty housing.
● Integrated heat sink and fan with rear exhaust.
● 6 inch modular cable included with each module to connect to the controller or another channel.
● Rear DIN rail mounting brackets.
● Factory calibrated with calibration certificate.

Optional Accessories (sold separately)

► USB to Data BUS controller with DIN clip. USBCTLR
► 12” DIN rail with 2 desktop brackets. DINDESK2
► 18” DIN rail with 3 desktop brackets. DINDESK3
► Modular data extension cable. MODCable-XX
► DIN rail to 19 inch rack mount bracket
► Brick power supply with 2.1mm plug. Various
► 19 inch rack mount power strip with 8 N/A outlets
► DIN rail mounted power supply. Various
► Thermistor temperature measurement cable. TEMPOP

Module Dimensions: 10w x 11.4h x 9 d (cm)
Power supplies sold separately
Includes PC software – Download only

RM Modules

Network Controller included to communicate with all modules on the system.

Network Controller

Each system requires a network controller to interface the modules to a computer.  The controller has a USB type B input and Modular cable output.  Each module has two Modular connectors to connect to the Network Controller and the next channel on the system.  Just one controller is required for any number of modules.  The controller can be mounted on DIN rail or used inline between cables.

Network Controller: USB to Modular interface

RM Systems

The RM Module Systems are complete system packages available in 4 or 8 channel configurations.

Includes:

• RM modules
• 19″ table top rack
• Battery Shelf
• DIN rail to 19″ bracket
• Power bar
• 4 External power supplies – 24V,2.5A,60W to supply up to 2A charge current per channel
• Battery cables with alligator clips
• Software CD