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- Page 1 AlfaBat Pro manual V2.0...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Introduction ..................................3 2.1. Contents ................................. 3 2.2. Top panel of the AlfaBat ............................. 4 2.3. Panel of the AlfaBat Pro ............................5 Different Test Setups ..............................6 3.1. Capacity Test Setup ............................. 6 3.2. Charger / Cycle Test Setup ..........................7 3.3. - Page 3 Error: No Adaptor ............................. 37 6.5. Error: Battery Low ............................. 37 Technical specifications .............................. 38 7.1. Technical specifications of the AlfaBat Pro ....................38 Safety Instructions ................................ 39 Clarification of symbols .............................. 40 10. Maintenance .................................. 41 11. Warranty ..................................42...
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Page 4: Introduction
NTRODUCTION Congratulations on your purchase of the unique battery and charger tester: ‘The AlfaBat Pro’. The following topics will proof your professionalism when testing batteries and/or chargers: With the included BITS software, you can create professional, printed reports The AlfaBat is a highly accurate capacity tester Different battery technologies can be tested: flooded lead acid batteries, AGM, GEL, …... -
Page 5: Top Panel Of The Alfabat
2.2. OP PANEL OF THE Displays information about the test. Enables you to set the most important parameters (battery capacity, kind of test battery, voltage,) 1. Display screen 2. Down button: decrease number, scroll in menu, etc. 3. Up button: increase number, scroll in menu, etc. 4. -
Page 6: Panel Of The Alfabat Pro
2.3. ANEL OF THE You can connect the following to the AlfaBat Pro: RS 232: interface with Computer or the external printer Charger: Charger – connector Battery: Battery – connector Power Supply: for connecting the power adaptor. It is also possible to replace the fuse: This must be an UL-approved 50A MAXI-fuse. -
Page 7: Different Test Setups
IFFERENT ETUPS Use one of the following hardware setups: Capacity Test Setup Charger / Cycle Test Setup 24V, 36V, 48V Charger Test Setup Record Test Setup Printer Connection Only Adaptor 3.1. APACITY ETUP Use this test set-up if you want to perform a Capacity test on a battery or read out the results of a test. You should connect the clamps properly to the battery (Check polarity! Red = positive, Black = negative). -
Page 8: Charger / Cycle Test Setup
3.2. HARGER YCLE ETUP Use this test set-up if you want to perform a Charger-, or a Cycle test on a Battery. You should connect the clamps properly to the battery (Check polarity! Red is positive, black is negative). The other side of this cable should be connected at the ‘Battery – INPUT’ of the AlfaBat. Connect the charger with the ‘Charger –... -
Page 9: One Alfabat
a. One AlfaBat Charge current measuring Voltage measured on ONE battery Max one cycle! b. An equal amount of AlfaBats and batteries Charge current measuring Voltage measuring of all batteries Multiple cycle test is possible 3.4. 24V, 36V, 48V CHARGER TEST WITH ONE With only one AlfaBat you can do a charger test on a 24V, 36V, 48V battery. - Page 10 24V connection example 36V connection example p9/42...
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Page 11: 36V, 48V Charger Test With Several Alfabats
3.5. 24V, 36V, 48V CHARGER TEST WITH SEVERAL With an equal amount of AlfaBats and batteries, you can do a charger test or a cycle test on a 24V, 36V, 48V battery. Upload the correct profile to the AlfaBats. Start a cycle or a charger test on the batteries at the same time. Use the connection schematic as shown below. -
Page 12: Only Adaptor
You should connect the clamps properly to the battery (Check polarity! Red is positive, Black is negative). The other side of this cable should be connected at the ‘Battery – INPUT’ of the AlfaBat. Connect the Load (Light, FAN, Heater, …) and/or the Charger with the ‘Charger –‘ input of the AlfaBat This set-up only works with the adaptor;... - Page 13 p12/42...
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Page 14: Stand Alone
TAND LONE The AlfaBat is made for use with a personal computer. However, measurements can be done without the computer connected. Test results will be saved in the AlfaBats internal memory. There are four modes where the AlfaBat could work with: Battery Capacity Test Charger Test Cycle Test... -
Page 15: How To Perform A Cycle Test
4.2. OW TO PERFORM A CYCLE TEST The device is delivered as standard for performing a capacity test in the simplest way possible. To perform a cycle test you must use profiles. You can read more about profiles in the Profiles section. - Page 16 Then click OK. The program is now in the advanced mode. 6. Set the AlfaBat to the correct profile Go to the ‘Device’ menu and select ‘Profiles’. The profile window is displayed: p15/42...
- Page 17 At the top (A) there are three memory locations for profiles in the AlfaBat. A profile defines how the AlfaBat has to perform a test. The AlfaBat is set as standard at memory location 1, i.e. for a capacity test. This can easily be retrieved in ‘C’...
- Page 18 10. Confirm your choice Confirm your choice with the ENTER key. The test will perform the following steps: Initial charge: o The test will start by charging the battery. Depending upon the condition and capacity of the battery, this test can take a few minutes to several hours. Cycle 1a (discharge cycle): o The battery will undergo a capacity test.
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Page 19: Start A Test
1. Power-up Power-up the AlfaBat with the power-up button. 2. Initialize First the AlfaBat will show the version number on the LCD - screen: AlfaBat Pro: ProV1.14 3. Choose Profile (If enabled in the profile) The AlfaBat will ask which profile you want to load. -
Page 20: Test Is Running
9. Enter Timer value used during charging or recording (If enabled in profile) The AlfaBat will ask to enter ‘the timer value’. Use the Up/Down keys to select the desired value. 10. Enter Max discharge (If enabled in profile) The AlfaBat will ask to enter ‘the Max discharge value’. Use the Up/Down keys to select the desired value. 11. -
Page 21: Test Stopped
Capacity <value> in Ah, for mode charge and cycle 00 charge (initial charge). After this item, the AlfaBat will restart with ‘Item 1’. 4.5. EST STOPPED Following results will appear on the LCD-screen, when a test is finished: Discharge Test: o Passed + <value>... -
Page 22: Read Out Results
Item 3: If you chose to end the test, the LCD-screen will now display the results: Discharge test o "End user + <value> in %" Charge Test or Cycle 00 charge (Initial Charge): o "Capacity Ah + <value> in Ah" Record Test: o "Record finished"... -
Page 23: Meaning Of Results
o Passed + <value> in % (Battery is good) o Failed + <value> in % (Battery is not good) o Recharge + <value> in % (Battery needs charging before test) o End user + <value> in % (User has ended the test) o Capacity + <value>... -
Page 24: Charger Test
Recharge (%) A capacity test is automatically ended if the voltage drops under a certain level before 2% capacity is reached. This parameter is to avoid testing of a discharged battery. If you're sure the battery is fully charged, then the battery is defective. -
Page 25: Record Test
Note Not every charger is suitable to perform a cycle test on a battery. Here's a list of possible problems: The charger goes in stop after the first charge and must be restarted with the ON/OFF button before the charger can charge again. The charger is not able to charge 100% discharged batteries many cycles. -
Page 26: Interfacing With Pc
NTERFACING The AlfaBat can be used without a personal computer. However, if you want to use all functions of the device, you need a computer. The software gives you following extra possibilities: Editing profiles (gives the possibility to use all functions of the AlfaBat) Monitor tests (Online information about the test) Read out results (transfer data to the computer) Uploading firmware (Placing new firmware in the device) -
Page 27: Use Of Profiles
5.1. ROFILES The AlfaBat works with profiles. This is a predefined table with customized settings, which makes it very easy to use the AlfaBat. For example: You only want to test 12V batteries with a capacity of 24Ah/20h. With a profile it is possible to connect the battery and start the test immediately, without setting different parameters. -
Page 28: Battery Voltage Auto Detection
a. Battery Voltage Auto Detection Automatic When set to automatic, the tester measures the battery voltage: 6V, 8V or 12V. Important: The auto detection will fail on a very deep discharged 12V-battery. Manual Before a test will start, you can make a selection between a 6V, 8V or a 12V-battery. b. -
Page 29: Save Voltage
When using this mode, the user will be asked to use the last used value of the capacity. Set value The user can set a value in the profile from 0.8Ah to 100Ah (AlfaBat) / 400Ah (AlfaBat Pro). 'Zero' will set this option to Manual. -
Page 30: Peukert Factor
For example: A battery with a capacity of 60Ah in 20h can have a capacity of 50Ah in 5h. The battery with this specification can supply 3A during 20h or supply 10A during 5h. The relation between the value in 20h, 5h, … depends on the battery technology and is described with the Peukert Factor. -
Page 31: Temperature
Note: This parameter must be disabled in normal use. k. Temperature The ambient temperature is a necessary parameter to correct the measurement of the battery capacity. Automatic When using this mode, the user will be asked to use the measured value (0°C to 30°C / 32°F to 86°F). When the measured value is higher than 30°C/86°F, the last used temperature will be shown on the display. -
Page 32: Number Of Cycles In Cycle Mode
Manual When using this mode, the user will be asked to use the last used value of the Max Charging Time or Recording Time. Set value The user can set a value in the profile from 1 to 99 hours. 'Zero' will set this option to Manual. n. -
Page 33: Bad Cell Voltage High
Automatic Setting this parameter to ‘zero’, gives an automatic calculation of the correct value. Set value The user can set a value in the profile from 1 to 128 seconds or from 1 to 128 minutes. q. Bad Cell Voltage High This is a necessary part of the BadCell - detection algorithm. -
Page 34: Needs Charging Voltage
Set value The user can set a value in the profile from 1.51V/Cell to 2.55V/Cell. t. Needs Charging Voltage A battery that is not charged will go fast below this voltage when a capacity test is started. This parameter depends of the load current and the battery capacity. Note: It is best to use the automatic calculation. -
Page 35: Max Discharge
Capacity Discharge current 0.8 .. 9.9Ah 10 .. 49Ah 50 .. 400Ah Set Value AlfaBat Pro: any value between 3.0A to 30.0A with steps from 0.2A can be used. x. Detect Start of Charge Enabled (ON) p34/42... -
Page 36: Detect End Of Charge
During a charger test, the recording of data will start when a current change from C/200 is detected (C=nominal battery capacity). Disabled (OFF) The recording of data, independent of the charge current, starts directly. y. Detect End of Charge Enabled (ON) During a charger test data recording will end when a current change over C/200 is detected (C=nominal battery capacity) or when there is an overflow of the time. -
Page 37: Trouble Shooting
Type: MINI Blade Fuse 15A 32V AC/DC (Littelfuse) Contact your dealer for replacement of this fuse. Replace the fuse of the AlfaBat Pro: Type: MAXI Blade Fuse 50A 32V AC/DC (Littelfuse) This fuse can be found on the front of the device. This fuse can be removed by pulling the fuse forwards. -
Page 38: Error: Over Temperature
6.3. RROR EMPERATURE When a test is running there is a continuous detection of the internal temperature. When it arises above 75 °C / 167°F it will automatically stop the test. Check if the ambient temperature is not above 40°C / 104°F, ventilation holes are not covered with towels, etc. -
Page 39: Technical Specifications
Discharge current: 30A Max Charging current: 50A Max Power dissipation: 360W Max Standby current: 0.06A Max The AlfaBat Pro is designed for testing 6V, 8V or 12V lead-acid batteries (0.8Ah - 400Ah). DC - Adaptor: Adapter current: 0.75ADC Voltage: 9VDC Regulation: Not needed DC-plug: 2.1/5.5 DC-plug... -
Page 40: Safety Instructions
Do not expose to rain or moisture. The unit is designed for indoor use and is not waterproof: keep it away from areas of high humidity to avoid damage. Disconnect all terminals before cleaning the machine. Connect only equipment, which is suitable for use with the AlfaBat or AlfaBat Pro. Check this first in the technical specifications. -
Page 41: Clarification Of Symbols
LARIFICATION OF SYMBOLS Read the safety and installation instructions before use. This appliance complies to the Low Voltage Directive for electrical safety and this according to IEC 61010. This appliance complies to the EMC directive 61326. This under condition that the battery-charger fulfils the requirements for safety (IEC 60335- 2-39) and EMC and is CE-marked or additionally certified by an independent Certification Body. -
Page 42: Maintenance
AINTENANCE Cleaning: Disconnect all terminals before cleaning the machine. The AlfaBat and AlfaBat Pro are not waterproof. Do not immerse the device. Use a soft and dry towel to clean the device. Fuse replacement Type: MAXI Blade Fuse 50A 32V AC/DC (Littelfuse) ... -
Page 43: Warranty
ARRANTY Leclanché warrants that the AlfaBat will be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of one (1) year from the date of shipment. If the product proves defective during the warranty period, Leclanché, at its option, will: 1.
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