BITE 3 Operation with Power DB 1 Receiving

BITE 3 Operation with Power DB 1

Receiving the BITE 3 2

Receiving the BITE 3 n Verify all the contents are present in your BITE 3 kit. • BITE 3 • Test Lead • (Dual Point or Kelvin) • • • Carrying Case Line Charger with Cord Battery Pack Instruction Manual RS-232 Null Modem Cable Power DB Software 3

Receiving the BITE 3 n Charge the batteries. • Connect the batteries to the charger and allow them to fully charge. 4

Receiving the BITE 3 n Configure the units display • Connect a fully charged battery to the unit. • Power Up the unit. • Press MENU Key, scroll over to CONFIG then DIPSLAY and press ENTER. • Set desired temperature scale • Set desired language • Set desired date format • Set desired decimal symbol. • Turn ON / OFF live feed. • Press MENU Key and select SAVE and CLOSE. 5

Receiving the BITE 3 n Configure the Instrument • Press MENU Key, scroll over to CONFIG then INSTRUMENT and press ENTER. • Set the Instrument Name • Auto OFF time. • Set the line frequency • Auto Measurement - OFF • CT Mode • Date and Time • Press MENU Key and select SAVE and CLOSE. 6

Prior to Testing 7

Prior to Testing n Be sure to fully charge the batteries. n Press the battery indicator on the side of the battery pack to verify their state of charge. 8

Prior to Testing n Load SITE and STRING information into the BITE 3 n This can be done either by entering the data directly from the front panel of the unit or using the Pro. Activ software to export the SITE and STRING data to the unit. n If the SITE and STRING data is already loaded then this can be skipped. 9

Prior to Testing n Entering the data from the front panel of the unit. • Press MENU Key, scroll over to CONFIG then STRINGS and press ENTER. • Press MENU select NEW and press ENTER. • Use number keypad to input Site, String Name and baseline data. • Use arrows to set Warning, Fail, Change and Deviation values. • Press MENU Key and select SAVE and CLOSE. 10

Prior to Testing n Examine the battery string to determine the type of test leads to use and whether extension leads will be required. PLEASE NOTE n When performing ohmic testing the following practices should be observed. n Battery string needs to be fully charged. n The user must use the same make and model instrument n The same probe type needs to be use from one test to another. n The measurements need to be taken at the same point. (Posts are the preferable location) 11

Safety 12

Safety n First thing thought about & discussed before working n Never forget about safety. n Never minimized due to time or cost n Always keep the battery room clean. n Free of obstacles which may impede egress 13

Safety n Only allow Qualified Personnel – NEC Definition n Use Personal Protective Equipment – PPE (OSHA) • • Goggles/face shield (eyes, face and neck) Acid resistant gloves (hands) Acid resistant apron (body) Insulated tools n Be sure the following equipment is present. • Fire Extinguisher • Eye Wash • Acid Neutralizer - bicarbonate of soda solution 14

Battery Standards - Safety & Maintenance n OSHA 1926. 403 Battery Rooms and Battery Charging n OSHA 1910. 178(g) Changing and Charging Batteries n OSHA 1910. 305(j)(7) Storage Batteries n OSHA 1910. 151(c) Medical Services and First Aid n OSHA 1910 Subpart I Personal Protective Equipment n OSHA 1910. 331 -. 335 Electrical Safety Related Work Practices 15

Battery Testing 16

Battery Testing n Visually Inspect the Battery String. n Check for leaks. n Check for bad connections. n Check for corrosion. n Check for Sediment build up. n Check for case swelling. n Check the voltage and float current values on the battery charger. n Also note the temperature of the battery room. 17

Battery Testing n Starting the Impedance Test n Verify the probes are connected to the BITE 3. n Turn on the BITE 3 n Press the MENU button to open menu. n Scroll to NEW TEST and then press the ENTER button. n Scroll UP / DOWN until you find the correct SITE and STRING then press the menu button. n Scroll to SELECT AND CONTINUE then press ENTER. 18

Battery Testing n Enter the Air Temperature using the key pad and press ENTER. n Place the probes across a STRAP. The LED on the probe should start flashing Yellow and the Display will read WAITING FOR TRIGGER. n Press the trigger on the hand set. The LED should go to solid YELLOW and the display should read MEASURING. 19

Battery Testing n Hold the probes in position while the unit measures the Ripple and Float current. n The unit will beep when the measurement is complete. n If the ripple and/or float current is too low then a message shall appear. n You can choose to either repeat the measurement by clicking NO or begin the impedance testing of the first cell by clicking YES. 20

Battery Testing n Impedance Testing n The probe LED should be flashing RED and the unit should display SEARCHING. n Place the probes on the posts of cell # 1. Be sure the polarity is correct. The unit should beep and the LED should start flashing YELLOW. The unit should read WAITING FOR TRIGGER. n Press button on gun to start the measurement. 21

Battery Testing n The LED should go solid YELLOW and the unit should display MEASURING. n When the measurement is done the unit will beep and the LED will turn GREEN. n Now move one lead so the probes now measure across the first STRAP. The probe LED should start flashing YELLOW and the unit should display WAITING FOR TRIGGER. 22

Battery Testing n Press the trigger on the hand set. The LED should go to solid YELLOW and the display should read MEASURING. n When the measurement is done the unit will beep and the LED will turn GREEN. n Now move one lead so the probes now measure across the next cell. n Repeat this procedure unit all the cells and straps are measured. 23

Repeating a Measurement and messages from the BITE 3 24

Repeating a Measurement n If a cell or a strap impedance or voltage does not seem correct you can repeat the measurement as follows. n Press the MENU button. n Then scroll down the DISCARD MEASUREMENT. n Now repeat the measurement. 25

Messages from the BITE 3 n Confirm Strap • The BITE 3 can automatically detect the difference between a cell and a strap. If the unit displays ***Confirm Strap*** this means the unit does not recognize a cell or a strap. If you are measuring a strap then just pull the trigger. If you are measuring a cell you do not have a good connection. 26

Messages from the BITE 3 n Reverse Polarity • Switch the positive and negative leads. n Checking for Lead Set. • The unit automatically detects the type of lead set connected. If this message appears first check the lead connection to the unit. If this is good then try a different set of leads. If this does not work then call customer service. 27

Special Testing 28

Quick Test n The quick test allows the user to quickly check the cell impedance and voltage as well as the strap impedance, without having to select a Site and String and without performing a ripple test. n NOTE: The data from a quick test is NOT saved in the unit. n Press the MENU key. n Scroll down to QUICK TEST and then press ENTER. n Perform Cell measurement then strap measurement. 29

Parallel String Testing n The BITE 3 has the ability to measure impedance in parallel strings without disconnecting the parallel string. . n Connect the optional AC Current probe to the unit. n Now place the probe around a battery strap in the parallel section. n On the unit press the MENU button then scroll over to CONFIG then select INSTRUMENT then press ENTER. n Set the CT Mode to ESCAPE CURRENT. n Save and Close this screen. n Now perform a standard impedance test. 30

Special Functions 31

Append a Test n The BITE 3 has the ability to continue testing a string even after the data has been saved and closed. n Press the MENU key. n Scroll down to Append Test then press the ENTER key. n Select the desired test. n Now continue the testing from where you left off. 32

Spectrum Analyzer n The BITE 3 has a built in Spectrum Analyzer. n This allows the user to look at the frequency spectrum of the ripple. In this way they can check the health of the charger. n Press the MENU key. n Scroll down to SPECTRUM ANALYZER then press the ENTER key. 33

Analyzing the Measured Data 34

Viewing Data in the Unit n The BITE 3 allows the user to view the recorded data in the unit, as text and as a chart. n Press the MENU key. n Scroll over to ANALYZE then select ANALYZE and press the ENTER key. n Now select test and press the MENU key. n Scroll to SELECT AND CONTINUE. n Now scroll down to view text and graphs. 35

Printing the Data n The BITE 3 allows the user to print out the data in the field provided they have the optional BITE 3 printer. n To print out the data connect the printer the BITE 3 serial port. n While viewing the data on the unit press the MENU key. n Now select PRINT and press the ENTER key. n NOTE: The printer must be configured properly. See the BITE 3 manual for configuration. Rev E or better. 36

Transferring the Data to Power DB n First setup the Power DB communications. • As the software boots up the following screen shall be displayed. Select BITE 3. 37

Transferring the Data to Power DB n The following screen shall be displayed. n Program the following settings. • • • Serial Port = Com port in use Baud Rate = 115200 Byte Size = 8 Parity = None Stop Bits = 1 n Then click OK n NOTE: If unsure of proper com port then click on DEVICE MANAGER to locate correct com port. 38

Transferring the Data to Power DB n The following screen shall be displayed for the hydrometer. n Program the following settings. • • • Serial Port = Com port in use Baud Rate = 9600 Byte Size = 8 Parity = None Stop Bits = 1 n Then click OK n NOTE: If unsure of proper com port then click on DEVICE MANAGER to locate correct com port. 39

Transferring the Data to Power DB n The software will ask if you want to import the data. n Click on YES n This will start the BITE 3 data import Wizard. n When the wizard starts verify the BITE 3 is connected to the proper COM Port and the BITE 3 is powered up at its main menu. n Then click the NEXT button. 40

Transferring the Data to Power DB n The software shall display all the recorded files in the unit. n Check the files that you wish to import. n Select the desired form you wish to use to view the data. n Then click NEXT 41

Transferring the Data to Power DB n The software will then prompt you to select the desired file path you wish to download the data files to. n Select the desired path / folder you wish to download the data to. n Then click NEXT 42

Transferring the Data to Power DB n The software shall now prompt you to select the owner and region you want each data file saved under. n Click on the appropriate cell in the OWNER column and select the desired owner. n Click on the appropriate cell in the REGION column and select the desired region. n Then click NEXT n NOTE: When clicking in the cell one option will be ADD NEW. This will allow you to add a new owner or region. 43

Transferring the Data to Power DB n The software shall then import the data and display an IMPORT COMPLETE window. 44

Viewing Data in Power DB n From the Power DB Main Menu select FILE then OPEN. n This will open the OPEN Window that will allow you to select the Owner and Region of the files fore the string you wish to open. n Select the desired owner and region and then select OPEN. 45

Viewing Data in Power DB n The software shall now prompt you to select the desired test of the string you selected. n Select the desired date and time of the test of interest and then click on OPEN. 46

Viewing Data in Power DB n The software shall now display the data in a report format. n This file can be printed or saved as a PDF. n The user can customize this report with the desired charts they want, company logo as well as a picture of the string under test, if desired. 47

Customizing a Report in Power DB n After creating a report, right click on any spot on the report. n The following selection Window will open. n Select “SELECT CHARTS” 48

Customizing a Report in Power DB n The software will display the following Window. n Select the desired charts you want in the report. n Then click OK. n This is ideal for NERC reporting. n NOTE: You can also enable DIAGRAM / IMAGE. This will allow you to insert an image file into the report. This could be a bitmap of the system under test or a picture of the string. 49

Customizing a Report in Power DB n To insert custom logos click on TOOLS then OPTIONS. n The options window will open. n In this Window you can select the desired logos for both sides of the page. n NOTE: You will need to close then re-open the report to view the logos. 50

Types of Graphs n Ascending Impedance Graph • This graph will display the impedance measurements of the selected test in an ascending manner. From the cell with the lowest impedance to the cell with the highest impedance. n Selected Test Graph • This graph will display the impedance, voltage, temperature and specific gravity of the selected test on the same chart. n All Test Graph • This graph will display either the impedance, voltage, temperature or specific gravity for all the test for the selected sting on one chart. n Cell Measurement Graph • This graph will display all the measurements of all the tests of a selected individual cell. This helps determine how the cell is aging. n Strap Resistance Graph. • This graph will display the strap resistance for all the test for the selected sting on one chart. 51

Practical Data Analysis 52

Ohmic Testing n Resistance – Measures only the resistive value of a battery, The battery also has capacitive and inductive values as well. n Conductance – (Actually Admittance) This is the reciprocal of impedance. n Impedance Testing – Measures the resistive, capacitive and inductive qualities of the battery. n NOTE: Ohmic testing is a relative test NOT an absolute test. We do not test against an absolute value. We test and compare that data to a previous test result. n Repeatability is KEY. 53

Ohmic Testing n When performing battery ohmic measurements a certain test methodology needs to be followed. This is because battery ohmic measurements are in micro-ohms. Many factors can affect these measurements. For example, the following criteria will affect the reading taken. • • • Cell Type Battery Charge Temperature Make and model of instrument being used. Probe Type String length and configuration. Load Charger Where the measurement is taken on the battery. 54

Ohmic Testing n When performing ohmic testing the following practices should be observed. • • Battery string needs to be fully charged. The user must use the same make and model instrument The same probe type needs to be use from one test to another. The measurements need to be taken at the same point. (Posts are the preferable location) n IEEE does recognize this as of the Ohio meeting 2007 and IEEE 450 will be modified to reflect this. For this reason baseline data from battery manufacturers as well as instrument manufacturers has limited value. The battery manufacturer as well as the test equipment vendor may not be using the same make and model tester. In addition they may not be using the same type probes. They are measuring individual cells not strings, so there is no load or charger. The temperature of the test locations could be different. All of the above criteria will affect the actual readings recorded. 55

Ohmic Data n Test Data can be analyzed in 3 ways. n Short Term: Ohmic values of each cell comprising the string are compared to the strings average ohmic value. This is useful in identifying weak cells within the bank. The flaw in this approach is if the majority of cells in the bank are in poor quality then the string average will be poor. Baseline data comparison can aide in identifying if the average value is within reason. n Mid-Term: Comparison of ohmic values to baseline values. This method assists in establishing if average values are within reason for the cell type being tested. Comparing the string average to the baseline helps establish the overall health of the string. Baseline values should be established by the end user. Manufacturer’s baseline values as well as test equipment manufacturers baseline values have limited value. This is because the odds are they are not using the identical equipment and probe and the measurements are from individual batteries not from strings as well as temperature differences and other influencing factors. See the section on baseline data and battery testing methods on the following page for more details about baseline data. n Long Term: Trending of ohmic values and observing the percentage of change from one test period to the next test period is ideal for establishing an approximate rate of aging. This data is useful in forecasting future needs. 56

Special Power DB Features 57

Importing Hydrometer Data n After creating a report, right click on any spot on the report. n The following selection Window will open. n Verify the hydrometers data logger is connected and powered up. n Then select “IMPORT HYDROMETER DATA” and follow the instructions. 58

Calculating Baseline Data n Power DB will automatically calculate the baseline data. n Select the first test of the string you want to establish baseline for. n Create a report. n Now check the box USE THIS TEST AS BASELINE. n The software will look at all the measurements taken for this type of battery and calculate an average baseline value. Throwing away any readings that are too far out. n Now use this baseline value for all other tests of this string. 59

Importing Pro. Activ Databases n This feature allows the user to import legacy Pro. Activ databases into Power DB. n Click on FILE then on IMPORT. n Select IMPORT PROACTIV DATA n An import Window will open. n Select the database file you want imported from Pro. Activ and select the location you want the imported data saved to. n When complete click IMPORT. n The data will now be imported to Power DB. 60

Input or Change Data Manually n To input cell data manually click on the desired cell. n Then once the cell is selected input the desired data. n Be sure to save the report before exiting. 61

Downloading to Excel 62

Downloading to Excel n You can transfer recorded data to Excel using the Power DB software. n Create your report. n Select FILE then EXPORT TO CSV. n This will open a Save Window. n Select the location you want the file saved to then click on SAVE. n You can then use Excel to open the saved CSV file. 63

Downloading Data to Excel n To transfer data from the BITE 3 to Excel use the Excel BITE Upload Utility. n Open the utility and select the COM port beling used. n Click on UPLOAD. n The data will be transferred from the unit to the Excel file. 64

Thank you Questions 65