C8000: Technical Specifications
System
BatteryLab™: Technical Specifications
Specifications are subject to change.
System
| Standard Components | Each Standard System includes:
- C8000 Test Unit - BatteryLab PC Software (CD-ROM) - 4 Power Port Cables - 4 Auxiliary Cables - 1 Dual Power Port Cable - 1 Ethernet Cable - 3AC Power Cords (N. America, Europe, UK type) - Rack Mounting Bracket Set for 19” 3U Rack - 1 QuickStart Guide |
| Channels | 4 Independent Channels each including:
- 1 Battery Port + 1 I/O Port |
| Physical | |
| Dimensions | 480mm x 380mm x 140mm (18.9” x 15.0” x 5.5”) |
| Weight | 15.5 kg (34 lb) |
| Mounting Options | Desktop or 19” (483mm) 3U Rack-mount (brackets included) |
| Display | 5.7” (145mm) QVGA 320x240 graphics with backlight |
| Battery Ports (Front Panel) | 4 Ports each including: - Battery Positive (+) - Battery Negative (-) - Sense Positive (+) - Sense Negative (-) - Thermistor Input - Thermistor Ground |
| Input/Output (I/O) Ports (Front Panel) | 4 x DB25 Type each including: - 4 Differential Analog Inputs: 0-5V, 0-10V, or 0-15V - 4 Digital Inputs: 0-5V - SMBus Enabled: 5 Possible Termination Signals |
| Active Data Ports (Back Panel) | - Ethernet 10/100 MB for connection to PC - Designated Serial Port for External Load - Designated Serial Port for Environmental Chamber |
| Environment | |
| Recommended Operating Temperature | 5ºC-35ºC (40ºF-95ºF) |
| Recommended Storage Temperature | -20ºC-70ºC (-4ºF-160ºF) |
| Battery Testing | |
| Chemistries | All Standard Battery Types - Lead Acid - Ni-based: NiMH, NiCd - Li-based: Li-ion, Li-Phosphate |
| Capacity Range | 50mAh to 1000Ah |
| Battery Interfaces | |
| Power Port Cable (Standard) - power | 4x 1.8m (6’) with alligator type clips |
| Auxiliary Cable (Standard) - data | 4x 1.8m (6’) |
| Dual Port Power Cable (Standard) - power | 1x 1.8m (6’) – connects to channels 1+2 or 3+4 to increase current capability from 10A to 20A |
| SnapLock Battery Adapter Unit (Optional) | 2-bay unit connects to C8000 standard cables supports: - SnapLock Battery Adapters (4-Wire type only) - RigidArm Universal Adapter |
| Electrical | |
| Input Power | - 100-240 VAC - 50-60 Hz |
| Battery Voltage Range | Nominal 1.2V-36V (max 45V) supports serial connection of: - Up to 10 Li-ion cells (3.6V/cell) - Up to 18 Lead Acid cells (2.0V/cell) - Up to 30 Nickel-based cells (1.2V/cell) – Note: 45V maximum total |
| Maximum Charge Power | 100W per channel = 400W total |
| Maximum Discharge Power | 80W per channel = 320W total 160W per channel pair using Dual Power Port cable External Load may be used to increase discharge up to 2400W |
| Maximum Charge/Discharge Current | 30mA to 10A set in 1mA increments 20A maximum discharge rate using Dual Power Port cable External Load may be used to increase discharge up to 240A |
| Output Frequency | - Square 2kHz (500 microseconds) |
| Accuracy | - Voltage = 0.1% - Current = 0.25% full scale |
| Power Management | Current automatically scaled down if power limits are exceeded – message indicates scaled test |
| Charge Methods | Charge methods are dependent upon chemistry: - Li-ion + Lead Acid = constant voltage with a current limit - Nickel-based = constant current with optional Reverse Load Charge method |
| Discharge Methods | - Constant current - Constant power |
| Data Acquisition | |
| System Sample Rate | 500 microseconds |
| Termination Data (last 500 samples) Capture Rate | 2-200 mS |
| Capture/Display Rate (non-termination) | 1-60 S |
| Load Capture | Minimum Sample Rate Increment = 500 microseconds |
| Certification | |
| Safety | CSA, UL, CE |
| Environmental | RoHS, WEEE |
| Programs | |
| Service | Standard Service Programs: - Charge - Auto - Prime - Boost |
| Rapid Tests | Standard Rapid Tests: - OhmTest - Impedance |
| Advanced | Standard Advance Programs: - Runtime - Life Cycle - Self-Discharge - Discharge Only - CDMA - GSM - Extended Prime - Load Capture (requires BatteryLab + LCU) |
| SMBus | - Battery Info - Fuel Gauge Calibrate - SMB Charge - SMB Discharge |
| Custom (requires BatteryLab) | - Maximum Steps = 100 |
| External Test Equipment Control | |
| Environmental Chambers | Models supported: - Thermotron 2800/3800/8800 - Test Equity Watlow 4 |
| External Digital Loads | B&K Precision Programmable DC Electronic Loads 8500 Series models supported: - 8510 (0.1V-120V/120A/600W) - 8514 (0.1V-120V/240A/1200W) - 8518 (0.1V-60V/240A/1200W) - 8520 (0.1V-120V/120A/2400W) |
| Load Capture | Cadex Load Capture Unit (LCU) |
| Security | Password protection |
| Warranty | |
| Standard | 2 year limited warranty (materials & workmanship) |
| Extended (Optional) | Additional 2 years (total = 4 years) |
| Calibration | Recommended factory calibration every 1 year Contact Cadex for further information |
| Upgrades | Firmware upgrades enabled by BatteryLab software |
BatteryLab™: Technical Specifications
| System | |
| System Requirements | PC with the following available: - Windows XP O/S - Ethernet connection - 1.2 GHz processor - 512 MB RAM - 10 GB storage memory |
| # of Test Systems | Each BatteryLab license operates: - Up to 8 C8000 test systems - Up to 32 individual batteries |
Performs complex battery tests in stand-alone mode or with a PC; controls external devices; automated functions boost efficiency.
