C7x00 C-Series Professional Battery Analyzers for Lithium, Nickel, and Lead Acid Batteries

Maximize uptime of critical equipment while minimizing battery fleet cost

The Cadex C7x00 C-Series of battery analyzers service lithium, nickel, and lead acid batteries on the same device with a simple change of adapter. Simply slide the battery into one of the 3,200 custom Battery Adapters or chose from one of 4 Universal Adapters and discover why the C7x00 C-Series Battery Analyzers have become the world’s leading battery analyzers.

With features such as Boost to awaken sleeping Li-ion batteries and custom programs to prepare Li-ion for shipment, the C7x00 C-Series analyzers masters battery testing to its fullest. Use the analyzer to measure capacity, spot check spare capacity after a long day and apply calibration to improve fuel gauge readings.
  • Over 3,200 custom SnapLock™ Battery Adapters
  • 18 programs provide automated battery testing
  • QuickSort™ tests lithium-ion batteries in 30 seconds
  • Boost™ restores sleeping Li-ion batteries to full life
  • Operates as standalone or with BatteryShop™ software
US patent 7,072,871 in battery SoH estimation

Models

C7200 C-Series Battery Analyzer (40 Watts)

Cadex C7200 Battery Analyzer The two-station Cadex C7200 C-Series suits smaller organizations and storefront operations; 40 watts of charge power at 4 amps per station ensures quick service of larger batteries. This cost-effective analyzer offers similar features to the larger C7400 C-Series.
  • Battery voltage range 1.2–16V nominal
  • Charge/discharge current up to 4A per station
  • Maximum charge power 40 watts per station
  • Maximum discharge power 35 watts
Part Number: 07-720-0100

C7400 C-Series Battery Analyzer (80 Watts)

Cadex C7400 Battery Analyzer With four-stations and 80 watts of charge power, the Cadex C7400 C-Series is most economical in terms of cost per station. The added stations increase throughput and improve flexibility in accommodating batteries that require immediate service.
  • Battery voltage range 1.2–16V nominal
  • Charge/discharge current up to 4A per station
  • Maximum charge power 55 watts per station
  • Maximum discharge power 35 watts
Part Number: 07-740-0100

C7400ER C-Series Battery Analyzer (170 Watts)

Cadex C7400ER Battery Analyzer The Cadex C7400ER C-Series is the most powerful of the C7x00 C-Series battery analyzers. Six amps per station, service of 36 volt batteries and 170 watts of continuous power satisfies most service requirements.
  • Battery voltage range 1.2–36V nominal
  • Charge/discharge current up to 6A per station
  • Maximum charge power 75 watts per station
  • Maximum discharge power 75 watts
Part Number: 07-740-1100

Features

The Cadex C7x00 C-Series battery analyzers are more than programmable power supplies to charge and discharge batteries; they assess the condition of a battery and provide intelligence to safely service them. Protected algorithms with redundant safety features identify a faulty battery and terminate the service with message when so needed.
The green light on the charger does not reflect battery performance. “Ready” simply indicates that the battery is fully charged.

A battery should be replaced when the capacity drops to 70–80%. Most users are unaware of capacity fade until an unforeseen power loss occurs.  Nor should a battery be replaced too soon. The Cadex C7x00 C-Series battery analyzer enables to keep batteries for their optimal life span.
Ready Light
The C7x00 C-Series analyzer test batteries by a discharge/charge cycles or a rapid-test function. A full cycle is the most reliable method but it is not practical for large batteries. Rapid-testing is not available for all batteries. C7x00 Keypad

Reactivating lithium-ion batteries*

Li-ion packs often fail due to over-discharge. At about 2.8V/cell, the protection circuit opens and the battery appears dead. Boost activates the circuit and brings the pack back to life. The service lasts a few minutes, but the battery should be full charged.

* Of 294 returned batteries, 91% reached 80% and higher capacities; 30% needed Boost
Reactivating Lithium-ion Batteries

The 30-second Rapid-test

QuickSort™ classifies single Li-ion cell of up to 1500mAh into Good, Low and Poor. Capacity is the leading health indicator; and Cadex’s proprietary electrochemical dynamic response method achieves a sort accuracy of 90-95%. Reading internal resistance to estimate battery health is no longer reliable; modern Li-ion keeps low resistance.
  • Tests battery with 40% and higher charge
  • Enables charging if the battery has less than the needed  charge level
Capacity versus Number of Cycles versus Resistance

Target Capacity sets battery pass/fail

The target setting allows customizing performance needs to ensure adequate capacity levels for all fleet batteries. If below target, the Auto program reconditions a nickel-based battery with a deep discharge. Recondition reverses the “memory” effect.
  • 90%: Maintains batteries for critical use. Fewer batteries will pass.
  • 80%: Recommended (default) setting.
  • 70%: For less stringent applications. More batteries will pass.
Target Capacity sets battery pass/fail

Programmability

The C7x00 C-Series captures the battery parameters in a unique C-code that is stored in the battery adapter. Each adapter holds 10 C-codes that you can edit. You can also compose your own: The Basic C-code contains the rudimentary information; the Extended C-code revert to default setting unless changed manually. Programmability

custom programs

The Custom programs turns the C7x00 C-Series into a laboratory instrument by allowing user-defined settings of charge, discharge, recondition, wait and repeat. You can set conditional gates that proceed on a different course if certain criteria are not met. Prepare Battery for Storage, Shipment
Custom Programs

Lifecycle test

This program assists in the selection of battery models and performs incoming inspection. The C7x00 C-Series analyzer also offers dynamic stress tests to examine batteries under different load levels. The programs are automated; PC-BatteryShop™ plots and stores the test results. Lifecycle Test

Security safeguards against tampering

Password protection prevents unauthorized changes of settings. Level 1 allows minor changes and Level 2 inhibits most programming.
Security safeguards against tampering

Service Programs

Automated programs support all your battery needs and the 18 available service programs are grouped below into Basic, Advanced and Custom.

Basic Programs

  • Auto – Exercises the batteries and applies Recondition if the user-set target capacity cannot be reached
  • Charge – Applies a fast charge only
  • Prime – Prepares batteries for field use by repeated cycling until the maximum capacity is reached
  • QuickSort™ – Sorts lithium-ion packs into Good, Low and Poor in 30 seconds

Advanced Programs

  • Self-Discharge – Determines the rate at which a battery loses charge
  • Life Cycle – Counts number of charge/discharge cycles before the battery capacity drops to selected target level
  • Discharge Only – Discharges battery for storage; tests chargers
  • Extended Prime – Applies a 16-hour trickle charge, followed by Prime. Prepares difficult to charge batteries
  • OhmTest – Measures internal battery resistance in 6 seconds
  • Runtime – Simulates field application with three adjustable load currents and time intervals
  • Boost – Reactivates seemingly dead batteries that have been discharged too low
  • QuickTest™ – Provides battery state-of-health in 3 minutes. Needs specific battery matrix
  • Q-Learn – Provides initial QuickTest™ matrix by scanning a good battery. Service time is 3-5 minutes
  • Learn – Improves QuickTest™ matrix by scanning batteries with different state-of-health status. Service time is 3-8 hours per battery

Custom programs

Four separate Custom programs allow user-defined programs composed of charge, discharge, recondition, wait and repeats. The programs follow a different path if a certain condition occurs.

Software

No system is complete without well-designed software. PC-BatteryShop™ enhances the Cadex C7x00 C-Series battery analyzers by being able to observe voltage, current and temperature in real-time graphics. Advance the Cadex analyzer into a true workhorse. 

Note: BatteryShop is compatible with Windows XP, Windows 7, Windows 8, and Windows 10. It is not compatible with Windows Vista.

Moving the controls to the PC

PC-BatteryShop™ provides a simple, yet powerful PC-interface to control and monitor Cadex C7x00 C-Series battery analyzers. The database holds over 3,000 batteries and a mouse click or bar code swipe configures analyzer. The battery library can be edited or downloaded from our Product Support section.

PC-BatteryShop™ operates 32 Cadex C7x00 C-Series analyzers for service of 128 batteries. Voltage, current and temperature information is shown in real time graphics.

BatteryShop Software

Maintaining fleet batteries

PC-BatteryShop™ simplifies fleet service by attaching a permanent ID number to each battery. The label printer generates the labels in bar code. To service a battery, simply scan the label and insert the battery. PC-BatteryShop™ configures the analyzer and displays the battery history that includes age and past service reports. Maintaining fleet batteries

Useless Batteries made Valuable

Warranty batteries, and those that had been returned, no longer need to be discarded. Studies show that 90% of returned mobile phone batteries can be restored with Cadex battery analyzers. The QuickSort™ program provides a clear assessment of the battery condition in 30 seconds.

Battery testing has become a viable business model that earns money and saves the environment. For storefront service, visit our C5100.

Maintaining consistent quality in battery manufacturing

With PC-BatteryShop™, the PC becomes the command center from which to enter parameters and program sequences. You can customize charge terminations, fine-tune the end-of-discharge thresholds, and observe voltage, current and temperature in real-time graphics on the PC monitor. Cadex analyzers will test batteries at a fraction of cost to competitive systems. Maintaining quality

Accessories

Custom Battery Adapters

Custom-built SnapLock™ adapters allow easy interface with commercial packs. The adapters contain C-codes that configure the analyzer to the correct setting. Each adapter can be programmed with 10 C-codes to service different battery types. Cadex has developed over 3200 custom adapters to meet the needs of our customers, and regularly creates new ones. Adapters are required to connect batteries to the C7x00 C-Series analyzers, and our most popular ones are now available for purchase online at cadex.com/shop. If your adapter is not listed on our Battery Adapter Catalog, please contact us. Custom Battery Adapters

RIGIDARM™ UNIVERSAL ADAPTER

The RigidArm™ simplifies connecting small (e.g. cellular phone) batteries. Spring-loaded arms meet the battery contacts from the top down and lockable mechanism allows quick and repetitive testing. The retractable floor holds the battery in vertical or horizontal position.

Part Number: 07-110-0192

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RigidArm Universal Adapter

FLEXARM™ UNIVERSAL ADAPTER

The Cadex FlexArm™ accommodates batteries when no custom adapter is on hand. The probes on the flexible arms reach small and awkwardly placed contacts. Magnetic guides keep the battery in position. A temperature sensor monitors the battery. The gold-plated contacts are user-replaceable.

Part Number: 07-110-0180

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FlexArm Universal Adapter

SMART CABLE

The Cadex Smart Cable services larger batteries that are placed outside the unit. The temperature sensor attaches to the battery with a magnet. The alligator clips provide easy connection to batteries with protruding terminals.

Part Number: 07-110-0115

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Smart Cable

SMARTCONNECT FOR SMARTPHONES

Some smartphones have non-removable batteries, but these also need testing. The C5100B enables access with the SmartConnect and FlexStrip.

With open device, unplug the battery cable from the phone socket and insert it into a fitting socket on the FlexStrip. This enables testing without removing the battery. The package comes with the SmartConnect and two FlexStrips, one serving as spare, to service these devices:
  • Apple iPhone 5, 5s, 6 and 6+
  • Samsung S6, s6s and s6 Edge

Part Number: 07-111-6150
SmartConnect and 2 FlexStrips

Part Number: 92-470-0061
6 FlexStrips per package

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SmartConnect
SmartConnect is a universal cable connecting to the FlexStrip

SmartConnect
Smartphone battery connects to FlexStri

LABEL PRINTER

Attaching a small battery label containing service date, due date and capacity reading simplifies battery management. The label printer connects directly to the analyzer or to a PC with BatteryShop™. AutoPrint automatically generates a label when the battery is removed. The labels are water resistant and do not smudge.

Part Number: 00-004-3037

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Label Printer

HANDHELD SCANNER

A barcode scanner allows you to scan battery labels to retrieve key information which is imported into our BatteryShop™ PC software. This information reports the historical battery service data and will configure the analyzer with the correct test and maintenance settings.

Part Number: 92-770-0261

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Handheld Scanner
Attention Flexarm, Rigidarm and Smart Cable users: The above adapters are not for use with Li-ion batteries on the following Cadex Models: C7000, C7000ER, BOS.

They are safe to use with LI-ion batteries on the following models: C7200, C7400, C7400ER C-Series

Specs

SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS

  C7200 C-Series C7400 C-Series C7400ER C-Series
Independent Stations 2 4 4
Battery voltage range 1.2 to 15V 1.2 to 15V 1.2 to 36V (28.8V for nickel-based)
Charge/discharge current 100mA to 4A in 25mA increments 100mA to 4A in 25mA increments 100mA to 6A in 25mA increments (With 6A capable Battery Adapters)
If current is set above 4A (6A), unit automatically scales down to stay within range. Services up to 24Ah batteries.
Maximum charge power 40W per station; 40W total 55W per station; 80W total 75W per station; 170W total
Maximum discharge power 35W per station; 70W total 35W per station; 140W total 75W per station; 200W total
Power management Batteries on a fully loaded system may go on waiting queue. Will resume when demand moderates.
Line voltages 100 to 240VAC, 50-60Hz 1.5A max 100 to 240VAC, 50-60Hz 1.75A max 100 to 120 / 200 to 240VAC, 50-60Hz; 4A max
Chemistries Lithium-ion, nickel-metal-hydride, nickel-cadmium, lead-acid
Charge method Lithium-ion and lead-acid: constant voltage with current limit. Nickel-based: constant current with Reverse Load Charge adjustable from 5-12%. Customized charge methods possible. Automatic full charge detection, safe termination under all conditions. Temperature controlled.
Discharge method Constant discharge current to end-of-discharge voltage threshold.
Battery adapters SnapLock™ system; custom and universal types. Contain C-code that configures analyzer to the correct setting. Each adapter has room for 10 C-codes. Re-programmable possible with menu function. Battery Adapters are equipped with a temperature sensor.
Service programs 18, grouped into Basic, Advanced and Custom programs. Allows manual and automated service.
Security Level 1 - Off, allows full access, no programming restrictions (default)
Level 2 - Low, password protected; allows C-code selection and display options
Level 3 - High, password protected; most programming choices locked
Display 2x40-character LCD, backlit; each station also features RUN, READY, FAIL signal lights.
Power failure recovery Retains the test data on power failure and resumes when power is restored. Time on power failure and resumption is recorded.
Data ports RS-232 or USB interfaces to PC (RS-232 recommended). Label printer for direct connection available.
Throughput:

QuickTest™
Full Service
30-40 batteries/hour
Fleet of 80 batteries typical
60-80 batteries/hour
Fleet of 160 batteries typical
60-80 batteries/hour
Fleet of 160 batteries typical
Throughput on full service is based on monthly maintenance. Each analyzer services two battery batches every 24h (day and night run), 20 days per month.
Physical
Length
Width
Height
Weight

12.1”; 307mm
9,4”; 240mm
3.5”; 90mm
7.1 lb; 3.2 kg

14.4”; 366mm
11.0”; 280mm
3.8”; 97mm
10.05 lb; 4.54 kg

15.4"; 391mm
11.0"; 280mm
4.2"; 107mm
12.1lb; 5.5 kg
Environmental Recommended operating temperature 41F to 95 F; 5C to 35C
Recommended storage temperatures –4F to 159F; -20C to 70C
Firmware Upgradeable with BatteryShop™ over the Internet, flash memory. Lifetime upgrade subscription available.
Approvals Tested and approved by ITS to comply with CSA/UL/CE standards. RoHS and WEEE compliant.
Warranty Cadex warrants the analyzer against defective materials and workmanship for a period of two (2) years from the original purchase date.
* Specifications subject to change

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