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Support

EMROL – Your power partner


Support Support –– Part one Part one

� What is and how to use / upgrade the software /firmware / manual

� How to start a capacity test

� Interpreting the results after a test is finished

� Read out the results with the BITS-software

� Create and print a test report with added details +remarks.


BITS - softwareBITS - software

� Windows program for interfacing with the device

� Upgrades available on the Emrol website

� Upgrading with Special update interface (to bereleased)

� Available in English only


The programThe program


Menu – FileMenu – File


Menu – ReportMenu – Report


Menu – ViewMenu – View


Menu – CommunicationMenu – Communication


Menu – DeviceMenu – Device


Menu – OptionsMenu – Options


Menu – WindowMenu – Window


Menu - HelpMenu - Help


FirmwareFirmware

� Firmware is program code in the device.

� Upgrades available with the download tool in BITS.

� Simple click for uploading.

� Some new functions in the software will require anupdate of the firmware.


The ManualThe Manual

� HTML format: Cross platform, easy to print, easyfor searching

� Upgrades available on the Emrol website

� Available in different languages (to come)

� These will be available from the installation CDand website.


How to start a capacityHow to start a capacity

testtest� Initial Setting: Battery testing only (without useof profiles)

� Connect to the battery

� Enter the Capacity using the + and – keys

� Press Enter � test will start


What is the meaning ofWhat is the meaning of

the resultsthe results� Result in percent

� Passed

� Failed

� BadCell

� End user

� ShutDown

� Capacity

� Recharge

� (Charge F - > see part two)


Creation of aCreation of a

professional reportprofessional report� Transfer the results (Raw Data) to the PC

� Add details (customer specs, battery &manufacturing reference, ...)

� Remarks

� Print out


RegistrationRegistration

� Software is licensed - One license needed percomputer

� One free license included with AlfaBat

� Full support, if registered

� Possible to buy extra licenses

� Without registration: printing and some file -operations get disabled after one month


Support Support –– Part two Part two

� What are profiles and an explanation of theparameters

� How to improve the accuracy of a capacity test

� Charger and cycle test on a battery

� Use of monitor test

� The possibility of recording data in a system with aload/source on a battery

� Can the AlfaBat break down, how can you test it(tools and technical manual) and how can you fixit (spare parts + instructions)


ProfilesProfiles

� What are profiles? What are parameters?

� 3 profiles in the AlfaBat, Unlimited on the PC

� How to use them?

� Always use the same profile or choose to selectone

� Upload to device


Profile ParametersProfile ParametersParameter Min Max Default

01: Battery voltage autodetection ( 0 = Manual / 1 = Auto ) 0 1 102: Preselect battery voltage ( 00 = 6V / 01 = 8V / 11 = 12V ) 00 11 1103: Use Preset mode ( 0 = Automatic / 1 = Manual ) 0 1 104: Preset Mode ( 00 = discharge, 01 = charger test, 10 = cycle, 11 = record ) 00 11 0005: Record Voltage ( 0 = OFF, 1 = ON ) 0 1 106: Record Current ( 0 = OFF, 1 = ON ) 0 1 007: Printer output enable ( 0 = OFF, 1 = ON ) 0 1 008: Preset Capacity ( 0 = Manual, 0.8 - 100 Ah ) 0.8 100 20.0009: Capacity Unit ( 0 = Manual, 5 = C5, 10 = C10, 20 = C20 ) 5 20 010: Peukert Factor ( 0 = Manual, 1.10, 1.12, 1.14, .., 1.36 ) 1.10 1.36 1.2011: Peukert calculation test ( 0 = OFF / 1 = ON ) 0 1 012: Temperature ( 0 = Manual, 1 .. 127) 0 127 013: Temperature Unit ( 0 = °C, 1 = °F) 0 1 014: Maximum Charging Time / Recording Time ( 0 = Manual, 1 .. 99 hour ) 0 99 1215: Number of cycle in cycle mode ( 0 = Manual, 255 = Unlimited, 1 .. 254 ) 0 255 316: Offset (1/impedance) 0 255 2417: Bad Cell Timer in minutes ( 0 = Auto, 1..30 ) 0 30 018: Bad Cell Voltage High level ( 0 = Auto, 1.50V .. 2.55V ) 1.50 2.55 0.0019: Bad Cell Voltage Low level ( 0 = Auto, 1.50V .. 2.55V ) 1.50 2.55 0.0020: End of discharge voltage in Volt / element ( 0 = Auto, 1.51 .. 2.55 ) 1.51 2.55 0.0021: Needs charging voltage in Volt / element ( 0 = Auto, 1.51 .. 2.55 ) 1.51 2.55 0.0022: Pass / Fail Treshold in % ( 0 .. 100 ) 0 100 6023: Maximum discharge in % ( 0 = OFF / 1 .. 150 ) 0 150 024: Discharge current ( 0 = AUTO, 5 = 5A, 10 = 10A) 0.00 10.00 0.00


ImprovImprovinging the accuracy the accuracy

� Correct battery temperature

� Battery quality � Peukert value


PeukertPeukert

� Peukert capacity = capacity when dischargedwith one ampere

� Normal value = 1.10 to 1.36

� Ideal value = 1

� High values indicate poor battery quality

� AlfaBat has a function to determine this factor


Charger and cycle testCharger and cycle test

on a batteryon a battery� Select a correct profile

� Adaptor is required

� Connect the charger

� Charger test: result in Ah � Usefull to record acharger’s regime.

� Cycle discharge: result in %

� Cycle charge: Charge factor


Charge FactorCharge Factor

� Relation between the discharged capacity andthe charged capacity

� > 1.10 : to compensate charge losses you needto put more energy in a battery then what wasextracted.


Monitor TestMonitor Test

� Online tracking of a test in progress

� Necessary during cycle test (unless printer isused)

� Needed for peukert calculation

� Alternative to cycle test with PC: use of theprinter


Cycle test exampleCycle test example


Recording data in aRecording data in a

systemsystem� Connect the source/load to the charger port.Make sure the load respects the max current15A or 50A.

� Connect the battery to the battery port

� Start a recording test (use the correct profile)


Technical solutionsTechnical solutions

� Simple things first: all connections are present,polarity ok, bad connection, latest firmware /software, ...

� Look in the knowledge base on the Emrolwebsite.

� If you are sure there is a technical problem �look in the technical manual

� Use the service tools to locate / fix the technicalproblem


Technical Technical ManualManual

� Use ONLY original spare parts (FAN, Fuse,controller board, ...).

� Use one of the tools for testing the device incombination with the Windows software.


AlfaBat ServiceAlfaBat ServiceProgrammingProgramming


AlfaBat ServiceAlfaBat ServicePower supplyPower supply


AlfaBat ServiceAlfaBat ServiceMeasuringMeasuring


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