This computerized Battery Analyzer will test any type or size of battery, any chemistry or number of cells, up to 55 volts. Description Documentation The computerized Battery Analyzer is much more than a simple battery voltage tester or a quick load tester. It will test virtually any type or size of battery, any chemistry or number of cells, up to 55 volts. We are making this tester available with accessories intended for FIRST legal batteries, although teams may purchase the CBA without accessories and create their own cables for testing other battery types. The CBA not only tests the total amount of energy stored within a battery (capacity in amp-hours), but also graphically displays and charts the voltage versus time under a constant current load. Graphs may be displayed, saved and printed, and the axis parameters can be changed at any time. Multiple test graphs of the same battery, or multiple batteries, may be compared or overlaid; a very useful feature for teams looking to test capacity and performance of their batteries as they age. Included Items: 1 - Computerized Battery Analyzer (am-3158a) 1 - SB50 to PP45 XT30 and XT60 Adapter Cable (am-2070b) 1 - USB A to USB B 2.0 Cable (am-3579) ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- To run a test: Install the CBA V software You can find the latest version of the software, drivers, and the full owner's manual for your CBA V here. Connect the battery tester to your computer Connect a fully charged battery to the battery tester Click the "New Test File" Button If you wish to add an additional test to an existing file chose "Append Test" instead. In the New Test window do the following. Select "Discharge" on the left In the blue box on the right click the "Detect" button For an FRC Battery fill in the following settings: Lead Acid, 13.2V, 6 Cells Enter the Ah of the battery 18 for FRC batteries Enter a name for the battery at the top under "Test Name:" and label the battery with this name for future comparison In the center of the screen set "Cutoff V:" This is the voltage that the battery will be depleted to. For an FRC Battery we recommend 11 In the center of the screen set "Test Amps:" This is the load that the tester will apply to the battery for the duration of the test. For an FRC Battery we recommend 10 The higher the better, above this value the CBA may shut off due to overheating. If you are testing in a hot enviroment you may need to lower this value. Click "Start" The test will now run for anywhere between a few minutes to a few hours Do not move or touch the battery at all during the test Pausing the test will result in a bad portion of data around the pause and is not recommended When the test is complete a dialogue box will appear informing you of the result and the graph will be complete Click "OK" and repeat the test for another battery. The critical number to look for is amp hours (Ah) after the test. The higher the better here, this is the total capacity of the battery. Generly, if the graph crosses the 11V line at less than 12Ah after 2 consecutive tests from a fully charged state we recommend not using this battery in competition due to the increased risk of brownouts, especially near the end of a match. Such batteries should be marked and only used for things like practice, demos, or testing. Depending on how many motors your robot has and how hard you are pushing them your team may need a higher cutoff to last an entire match.
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