C8000 Special Features
I/O Ports provide independent service|
Each of the 4 channels features a Battery Port and I/O Port that can be individually programmed.
Floating analog inputs allow cell monitoring. The system includes:
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Transform into a powerful laboratory system
Optional accessories transform the C8000 into a powerful laboratory system, enabling fully automated testing. Each channel forms its own test bed. The C8000 controls:
Thermal chambers
External chargers
Digital load banks
Heating elements
Temperature sensors
Pressure gauges
Cell monitoring
Safety circuits
Alarms
The Cadex C8000 captures and stores load signatures of a power tool by drilling through a steel beam. Applying the load will determine how many holes a given battery can drill. Other load captures include spinning up a hard drive on a laptop or accelerating an electric motor.
Tests function of a charger
The Cadex C8000 tests battery chargers by substituting the battery with a programmable current and voltage source. Verifies function and correct charge termination.
The C8000 identifies high and low battery cut-off points by raising and lowering a simulated voltage. Checks safety circuits of lithium-ion and intrinsically safe batteries.
| Performs battery lifecycle tests The Lifecycle test program automatically cycles a battery to the end-of-life, recording capacity, internal resistance, temperature and other parameters through PC-BatteryShop™. A counter indicates the number of charge/discharge cycles before the battery capacity drops to a preset target level. |
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| Varying the end-of-discharge voltage threshold enables different depth-of-discharge conditions. | |
| Tests batteries under GSM, TDMA,CDMA The Cadex C8000 allows simulating load conditions of wireless communications devices; programmable in 50s steps. Verifies runtime and cycle life of various battery types. |
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Interfaces to SnapLock™ Battery Adapter system
The batteries connect to the Power Ports by designated cables. For small batteries, Cadex offers the Adapter Unit, a device that provides access to the SnapLock™ Battery Adapter system. |
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Cadex offers 4 SnapLock™ adapter styles:
The SnapLock™ adapters contain C-codes that configure the analyzer to the correct setting. Reprogramming and adding (up to 10) is possible. Specialty adapters available on request
The FlexArm™ services less common batteries. The flexible arms reach the smallest contacts. Magnetic guides keep the battery in position and a temperature sensor monitors the battery. The gold contacts are replaceable.
The four-wire RigidArm™ handles a wide range of cellular phone and other rechargeable batteries. Spring-loaded arms lock in position to allow quick and accurate setup for repetitive testing. A retractable floor holds batteries vertically or horizontally; adjustable magnetic battery guides are included. Banana plugs offer easy polarity selection; temperature sensor ensures safe operation.
The Cadex Smart Cable services larger batteries that are placed outside the unit. The temperature sensor attaches to the battery with a magnet. Ideal for batteries with protruding terminals.
Application Notes 
Find out more about how Cadex Battery Test Systems can help in these applications:
