West Mountain Radio: Computerized Battery Analyzer CBA IV-58250

Capabilities

Scientifically Analyze Battery Performance

• True constant current battery capacity test with results graphically displayed, constant power testing supported with Extended software upgrade
• Discharge current is software and electronically regulated using a solid state switch and fan cooled electronic load
• Test any type of battery; coin cell to automotive or larger. Presets for NiCad, NiMH, Lead Acid, Li Ion, Li Poly, Alkaline, Carbon Zinc, Mercury etc.
• Solar cell profiling capability *
• Lower current testing capabilities - down to 10 mA *

Perform Fast, High Power Testing

• Tests quickly at real world load conditions, up to 150 watts or 40 amps maximum, whichever is higher
• High voltage testing at up to 55 volts; the equivalent of 1 to 38 NiCad or NiMh cells
• Optional 500 watt and 1000 watt amplifiers

Accuracy and Precision for Demanding Applications

• On-board computer performs accurate measurement with 12 bit effective resolution. Auto ranging for 2 current ranges and three voltages
• Each CBA is individually calibrated with a computerized calibration system
• Calibration certification data provided with CBA IV Pro

Built-in Safety Features Provide Superior Battery Protection

• Fail safe: automatic protection of temperature, current and power *
• Safety watchdog stops a discharge in the event of a computer crash. *
• Discharge test current user selectable from 0 to 40 Amps
• Automatic voltage shut off at end of test using a software recommended or user selected safe discharge voltage
• Automatic over-temperature shut off at end of test at using a software recommended or user selected maximum temperature with optional external magnetic temperature sensor.

Free Standard Software for Data Analysis

• User selected battery cell chemistry, number of cells and test current
• Software recommends safe tests based on user supplied battery information
• Automatic graph setup and scaling
• Measures and displays voltage, current, amp-hrs, and watts
• User can set the criteria for "Easy-Go/No-Go" testing
• Easy overlay comparisons of multiple graphs may be displayed saved and recalled
• Save, display and print battery test graphs and battery labels
• Plug and Play high speed USB interface, with easy to use and intuitive Windows® software supplied on CD ROM
• Manage individual tests on any number of CBA IV units connected to the same PC

Specifications

* Improvement/Enhancement on CBA IV

• One model for all testing ranges *
• Maximum continuous discharge rate: 100 watts
• Maximum limited term discharge rate with < 3500 ma-hour battery: 125 watts
• Maximum limited term discharge rate with < 1000 ma-hour battery: 150 watts
• 0-3 amp accuracy: typically better than + - 10 ma
• 3-40 amp accuracy: typically better than + - 45 ma
• 0-5 volt accuracy: typically better than + - .005 volts
• 5-15 volt accuracy: typically better than + - .01 volts
• 10-60 volt accuracy: typically better than + - .05 volts
• Maximum operating voltage: 55 Volts (48 Volt Lead Acid Telecom supported)
• Maximum discharge rate: 40 amps (Battery dependent, 100 watt continuous)
• Minimum discharge voltage to maintain 30 amps .9Volts (Battery dependent)
• Minimum Voltage for a 40 amp discharge: 2 volts at completion of test (Battery dependant)
• Minimum discharge rate: 0.01 Amps *
• Residual current drain, battery connected while not in use: < .003 amps @ 12 volts
• High performance micro controller with built in USB interface and 12 bit A/D conversion.
• USB powered; the CBA does not use the battery being tested to run the CBA or the fan.
• System ready and Test in progress LED indicators, viewable from across a room.
• CBA internal over temperature sensing and protection.
• Graph printing on any standard color or B&W printer.
• Battery test label printing on standard 05160 stick-on labels.
• Dimensions: 3.5" H x 2.8" W x 3.6" D.
• Weight: 16 oz.