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Easy to use and foolproof. Perform tests like a pro! Analyze exact battery characteristics. Optional for Temperature Sensor Match cells or pick the best pack. Check for battery aging. Test at up to 150 watts or 40 Amps @ < 3.7V Standard Anderson connector Attached, and one spare Anderson plug with 12 AWG wire is included for connecting to your battery. Software is included for Computer controlled discharging with precision graphic

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Descriptions:

• Plug and Play high speed USB interface, with easy to use and intuitive Windows software supplied on CD ROM.
• Scientifically analyzes battery performance with a true constant current battery capacity test that is graphically displayed.
• Perform tests quickly at real world load conditions, up to 150 watts or 40 amps maximum, whichever is higher!
• High voltage testing at up to 48 volts; the equivalent of 1 to 38 NiCad or NiMh cells.
• Save, display and print battery test graphs and battery labels.
• Measures and displays voltage, current, amp-hrs, watts and temperature*.
• Easy overlay comparisons of multiple graphs may be displayed saved and recalled.
• Test any type of battery: NiCad, NiMH, Lead Acid, Li Ion, Li Poly, Alkaline, Carbon Zinc, Mercury etc; from coin cell to automotive or larger.
• Accurate measurement with up to 12 bit resolution. Auto selection of two current and three voltage ranges.
• Each CBA is individually, digitally calibrated, against NBS traceable instruments.
• On board C8051 based USB Micro controller.
• Superior constant current testing , software and electronically regulated, using a solid state FET fan cooled electronic load.
• Automatic test shut off at a safe pre-determined minimum battery voltage. Default shut off voltage may be user overridden.
• Automatic test shut off at a pre-determined maximum battery temperature. (Requires optional temperature probe)
• Fail safe: software and/or hardware protection of temperature, current, power.
• Supplied with USB cable and high grade 13 gauge flexible Powerpole battery test cable. Optional battery connectors available.
• Optional external temperature sensor provides measurement of battery temperature for automatic shutoff on over temperature.
• Discharge test current user selectable from 0 to 40 Amps.

Specifications:

• 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 (12 bit, NEW! CBA II)
• 3-40 amp accuracy: typically better than + - 45 ma (10 bit resolution)
• 0-5 volt accuracy: typically better than + - .005 volts (10 bit resolution)
• 5-10 volt accuracy: typically better than + - .01 volts (10 bit resolution)
• 10-50 volt accuracy: typically better than + - .05 volts (10 bit resolution)
• Absolute maximum operating voltage: 48 Volts
• Maximum discharge rate: 40 amps (3.75 Volts at test start) (Battery dependant)
• Minimum Voltage for a 40 amp discharge: 2 volts at completion of test (Battery dependant)
• Minimum discharge rate: Zero! Charge cycles may be monitored with a data export.
• Residual current drain, battery connected while not in use: < .003 amps @ 12 volts
• User selected battery cell chemistry, number of cells and test current, with automatic graph setup and scaling.
• High performance C8051 based micro controller with built in USB interface and 10 bit A/D conversion.
• USB powered; the CBA does not use the battery being tested to run the CBA or the fan.
• Software calculates and recommends safe tests based on the user supplied battery information.
• Supplied with USB cable, Powerpole battery connectors and Windows compatible software CD with full documentation.
• System ready and Test in progress LED indicators, viewable from across a room.
• Automatic voltage shut off at end of test using a software recommended or user selected safe discharge voltage.
• Automatic temperature shut off at end of test at using a software recommended or user selected maximum temperature.
• Optional external magnetic temperature sensor required for temperature measurement and/or battery auto over-temp shutoff.
• Internal automatic self protect over temperature shutoff.
• 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.

Computer System Requirements

• Minimum Requirements:
  • 233 MHz PC or better
    At least a 800 X 600 graphics card and display monitor
    Windows 98SE, ME, NT, 2000, XP with necessary RAM
    An available USB 2.0 or USB 1.1 port with full USB power level.
    (External USB hubs are not supported.)
• Recommended:
  • 333 MHz PC or better.
    Better than 800 X 600 graphics card and display monitor.
    Windows W2000, XP with 128 MB RAM or better
    An available USB 2.0 or USB 1.1 port with full USB power level.
    (External USB hubs are not supported.}
• For graph and label printing:
  • Any Windows compatible, laser or ink jet, color or black and white, printer.
    Avery 05160 labels are required for label printing.

Smart Tip:

• To charge a battery pack, please click here to choose Battery Pack Chargers
• Combining a amplifier ( see related product) with this battery analyzer, you can discharge and analyze battery up to 500W ( 120A) via a computer
• FAQ: ( please click here to see)
• User Manual: ( please click here to see)
• Click Here to Download Software Version 2.0