The Cadex C8000 battery testing system is

equipped with digital drivers to handle batteries from 50mAh to 100Ah. Put performance in your hands with cell monitoring, safety circuit checks and SMBus battery testing. Capture load signatures from power tools, laptops, etc. and use the simulated loads to check battery runtime. Add accessories such as thermal chambers and external load banks and you begin to realize that the Cadex C8000 stands in a class by itself.

Cadex C8000 Advanced programmable battery testing system

By all imagination, the Cadex C8000 may well be the most complete battery testing system available

An instrument that tests virtually any power source One of the most enduring qualities of the Cadex C8000 is its flexibility and ease of use. The system offers a broad testing range and can service non-battery power sources such as fuel cells and solar cells.

Voltage range 1.2V to 36V

Current up to 10A charge & discharge

Tests batteries from 50mAh to 50Ah

I/O Ports provide independent service Each of the 4 channels features a Battery Port and I/O Port that can individually be programmed. Floating analog inputs allow cell monitoring. The system includes:

4-wire battery test cables

4 differential analog voltage inputs

4 input/output control for switching

SMBus, clock, data for smart packs

2 general purpose analog inputs

The C8000 as part of a laboratory system Optional accessories transform the C8000 into a powerful laboratory system, enabling fully automated testing. Each channel can form its own test bed to control:

Thermal chambers

External chargers

Digital load banks

Heating elements

Pressure gauges

Cell monitoring

Safety circuits

Alarms

Unique features make the Cadex C8000 exclusive The Cadex C8000 offers many powerful features that go beyond testing of batteries. The system set-up is simple and intuitive; it requires minimal training by the technical staff. Load signature acquisition

The C8000 captures and stores load signatures. Checks battery runtime by using the simulated load as discharge protocol. (1Q08)

Charger Function Test

The C8000 tests battery chargers by substituting the battery with a programmable current/voltage source. Verifies function and correct charge termination. (1Q08)

Battery Safety Circuit Test

The C8000 identifies high and low battery cut-off points by raising and lowering a simulated voltage. Checks safety circuits of lithium- ion and intrinsically safe batteries.

Smart Battery testing

The Cadex C8000 services SMBus batteries by reading and displaying the register settings of the digital circuit.

Lifecycle test

Counts the number of charge/discharge cycles before the battery capacity drops to the preset target level. Plots capacity curve.

Supports most smart batteries

Reads flags to check correct function

Assists in the design of smart batteries

Test batteries in 30 seconds

The QuickSort™ program identifies cellular batteries as:

Good, can be returned to customer Low, suspect pack; needs further testing Poor, faulty pack; remove from service

QuickSort™ is based on the electrochemical dynamic response of the battery, a method that is superior to resistance readings. Like a mechanical arm, a good battery is solid and produces little lag. A weak battery, on the other hand, appears soft and bends to the applied force. QuickSort™ establishes its test results on the resiliency of the battery. (1Q08)

Load test

The Cadex C8000 allows testing batteries under GSM, TDMA, CDMA or other discharge protocols; programmable in 50µs; minimum setting is 500µs. Simulated discharge enables quick and convenient performance check to verify runtime and cycle life of various battery types.

Battery interface made easy for big and small packs

The batteries connect to the Power Ports by designated cables. For small batteries, Cadex offers the Adapter Unit, a device that provides access to the SnapLock™ Battery Adapter system.

Over 1000 Battery Adapters on hand

Provides dependable battery interface

Allows quick and easy battery change

Enables sharing adapters with other Cadex systems

Cadex offers three SnapLock™ adapter styles:

Custom Battery Adapters

The SnapLock™ adapters contain C-codes that configure the analyzer to the correct setting. Reprogramming and adding (up to 10) is possible. Specialty adapters available on request

FlexArm™

The FlexArm™ services less

common batteries. The flexible arms reach the smallest contacts. Magnetic guides keep the battery

in position and a temperature sensor monitors the battery. The gold contacts are replaceable.

Smart Cable

The Cadex Smart Cable services larger batteries that are placed outside the unit. The temperature sensor attaches to the battery by a magnet. Ideal for batteries with protruding terminals.

Adapter Unit

Service programs automate battery tests

Rapid-Test Programs. Checks battery performance without having to discharge.

QuickSort™ ** — Sorts lithium-ion packs into Good, Low and Poor. Adjustable target setting. Test time 30 second.

QuickTest™ ** — Measures battery state-of-health; uses reference matrix. (Matrix can be generated with the analyzer’s ‘Learn’ program.) Test time 3 minutes typical.

OhmTest™ — Measure battery resistance with DC pulses. Test time 6 seconds*

Impedance — Measures battery resistance with a 1000-hertz signal. (Only available on channel 1.)*

Learn** — Provides matrix for QuickTest™ and QuickSort™ by running batteries with different state-of-health conditions. Service time 3-8 hours per battery.

Manual Mode . Offers manual operation.

In manual mode, the instrument is controlled by the information provided by the user. With the absence of automated charge and discharge terminations, supervision is recommended.

The service programs of the Cadex C8000 are divided into: Basic, Advanced, Rapid-Test, Custom and Manual. The “Jump” command allows advancing to the next cycle or repeating the previous function. The programs can be modified to include specialty test requirements.

Basic Programs. Prepares, conditions and restores batteries automatically.

Charge — Applies fast charge; terminates charge when the battery is full; applies trickle charge (depending on battery chemistry)

Auto — Exercises batteries and applies Recondition if the user-set target capacity cannot be reached (nickel-based batteries).

Prime — Prepares new and stored batteries for field use by repeated cycling until the maximum capacity is reached.

Advanced Programs. Provides automated testing for specialty requirement.

Load Test — Tests batteries under simulated GSM, TDMA, CDMA or other discharge protocols, programmable in 50µs steps; minimum setting 500µs.

Runtime — Allows three different discharge levels, programmable in hours and minutes. Simulates 5-5-90 and 10-10-80 (two-way radio) and other user patterns.

Lifecycle — Counts the number of charge/ discharge cycles a battery can endure before the capacity drops to the preset target level.

Self-Discharge — Determines the rate by which a battery loses charge when not in use.

Discharge Only — Discharges battery for storage and specialty test applications.

Extended Prime — Applies a 16-hour trickle charge prior to Prime. Prepares difficult to charge batteries.

* A battery is an electro-chemical device and the reactance varies with

frequency. Different test methods will provide varying readings.

** Scheduled for 3rd quarter 2008

Custom Programs (via PC) Allows user-defined programs consisting of charge, discharge, recondition, wait and repeat. The service will follow a different path if a certain condition occurs. Customized charge and dis-charge possible; stores up to 100 Custom Programs.

Specialty Programs (via PC) Enables advanced load and circuit testing.

Load Signature Acquisition** — Tests power source with captured load signature.

Charger Function Test** — Examines charger functions.

Battery Safety Circuit Test** — Verifies operation of batteries with safety devices.

BatteryLab™ Software makes the C8000 complete No instrument is complete without well-defined software. Cadex BatteryLab™ provides a simple, yet powerful interface to control and monitor the analyzer(s). With a PC, the operation shifts from the analyzer’s front panel to the PC keyboard. Programming occurs by typing in the required battery parameters or clicking the mouse on a battery model that has previously been entered in the system. BatteryLab™ displays the readings and real-time graphic. BatteryLab™ is designed to accommodate 1 to 8 analyzers to service 32 batteries independently (on most PCs). The test results obtained by the C8000 system come in at a fraction of the cost of competitive systems.

Product Specifications

Independent channels 4; separate Battery Ports and I/O Ports.

System Desktop or 19” rack mount. Portable version on request. Comes with BatteryLab ™ software for PC. System can be used as stand-alone or with PC.

Battery voltage range 1.2 to 36V nominal; settable in 1mV increments 1 to 10 serial connection of lithium -ion cells (3.6V/cell) 1 to 18 serial connection of lead acid cells (2.0V/cell) 1 to 25 serial connection of nickel-based cells (1.20V/cell)

Battery test range 50mAh to 50Ah typical. External charger and load bank for larger batteries.

Charge/discharge current 10mA to 10A, settable in 1mA increments.

Maximum charge power 100W per station; 400W total. Each station can charge at 100W continuously.

Maximum discharge power 80W per station; 320W total. Each station can discharge at 80W simultaneously.

Power management Current automatically scales down if power demand is above 80W on discharge or 100W on charge; message indicates scaled service.

Line voltages 90 to 264VAC, 50-60Hz; max 1200W loading on main.

Battery chemistries Lithium -ion, nickel-metal-hydride, nickel-cadmium, lead-acid. Parameters are changeable; custom charge algorithms possible for specialty chemistry.

Battery interface Power Port Supplied 4 Power Cables, 1.8 m (6’), with banana terminals and alligator clips; 4-wire system; detachable temperature sensor. Maximum current 10A.

I/O Port Supplied 4 DB25 cables, 1.8 m (6’), open-ended.

Battery Adapters SnapLock ™ Battery Adapters interface with optional SnapLock Adapter Unit. The Battery Adapter stores up to 10 battery-specific C-codes that configure the analyzer to the correct setting. Maximum current 6A.

Charge method Auto

Lithium -ion and lead-acid: Constant voltage with current limit. Nickel-based: Constant current with optional Reverse Load Charge method, adjustable from 5-12%. Automatic full charge detection.

Manual Open charge protocol; user programmable. Threshold must be set manually.

Discharge method Can be set to constant current or constant power discharge with BatteryLab™. Auto Discharges to set voltage threshold. Pulsed discharge through Load Testing

or Custom Program possible. Allows GSM, TDMA, CDMA and other protocols, programmable in 50µs steps, 500µs minimum.

Manual Voltages, currents and thresholds are set manually.

Battery service programs Grouped into Basic, Advanced, Rapid-Test, Custom and Manual. Jump command advances to the next cycle or retracts to the previous setting.

Auto Charge, Auto, Prime. Boost.

Advanced Load Test, Runtime, Lifecycle, Self-discharge, Discharge Only, Extended Prime.

Rapid-Test QuickSort™ (500-1500mAh Li-Ion), QuickTest™, Learn (to create QuickSort™ & QuickTest™ matrices), OhmTest™, AC Impedance.

Custom Allows creating and storing 100 customized programs consisting of up to 100 steps per program. Programmable by BatteryLab™. The programming decisions are based on voltage thresholds, delta-V, current levels, delta-I, temperature, delta-T, time, number of cycles, open circuit, AC impedance, DC resistance, SMBus flags and other threshold parameter.

Manual Open platform, manual entry; tests proceed according to entered settings.

Security Password protection prevents unauthorized access.

Display 5.7” diagonal QVGA resolution (320x240) graphics display with backlight

Power failure recovery Retains the test data on power failure and resumes when power is restored. The time stamp on power failure and resumption is recorded.

Accuracy +/-0.1% on voltage; +/-0.25% on current; full scale.

Sample rate 10 milliseconds, display updated every 1 second; data logging 1 – 60 seconds.

Battery Ports (4, Front Panel) Battery positive (+); Battery negative (-); Sense positive (+); Sense negative (-); Thermistor input; Thermistor ground (-).

I/O Port (DB25, 4, Front Panel) 4 analog input, 0-5V, 12-bit resolution, floating ground, 0-50V common mode range. 4 on/off 5V TTL levels with open-drain output and 20mA (max) sinking ability. 2 general-purpose analog 0 –3.3V I/P. SMBus, clock, data and ground.

Data Ports (Back) 3 RS-232; one Ethernet 10/100 for PC connection.

Physical Width: 480mm (18.900”); Depth: 380 mm (15”); Height: 140 mm (5.51”) 3U Weight 10 kg (22lb)

Environmental Recommended operating temperature 41°F to 95 °F; (5°C to 35°C) Recommended storage temperatures -20°C to 70°C (–4°F to 159°F)

Firmware Upgradeable with BatteryLab™ (Included with system).

Approvals CSA 22.2 No: 61010-1, UL 61010-1 and EN61010-1; RoHS and WEEE compliant; CE marked.

Warranty Cadex warrants the analyzer against defective materials and workmanship for a period of two (2) years from the original purchase date.

BatteryLab™ software PC-BatteryLab™ software is included in the Cadex C8000 system. Alternatively, the C8000 can be operated as a stand-alone.

Expandability BatteryLab™ is designed to accommodate 1 to 8 analyzers to service 32 batteries independently (on most PCs).

Computer requirements: Dedicated PC with MS Windows XP Professional SP2; Ethernet connector; RS232 (Serial) Port; recommended 1.2 GHz CPU or better; 512 MB of RAM main memory and at least 10 GB free hard disk space. HD free space requirements increases in line with the amount of data retained.

Recommended peripherals TBD.

Specifications are subject to change

ISO 9001

ISO 13875

Delivering superior products based on advanced engineering, quality manufacturing and applied innovation

Industry leader

Cadex is a leading provider of battery test and service equipment. Providing all aspects of battery system design, we combine advanced technology, engineering strength and 25 years of manufacturing excellence. Our award-winning products are sold in over 100 countries.

Quality and innovation

The Cadex engineering team provides turnkey and custom solutions, specializing in battery charging, analyzing and rapid testing. Our expertise lies in sensing, measurement and digital power electronics. Adhering to the highest standards, we consistently deliver cost-effective and well-performing products.

Working with natural beauty

Cadex provides an environment that attracts the industry’s most talented. Nestled in the natural surrounding on the banks of the Fraser River, Cadex headquarters offers a work atmosphere that promotes creative thinking. The Cadex building accommodates research, engineering, sales and manufacturing.

North America Cadex Electronics Inc. 22000 Fraserwood Way Richmond, BC, Canada V6W 1J6 Tel: 604 231-7777; 1-800 565-5228 Fax: 604 231-7755 info@cadex.com www.cadex.com

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