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BCS-8xx series
Installation and
Configuration Manual
BT-Lab
Version 1.73 March 2022

Table of Contents

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Summary

Introduction to the Product Range

How to Read This Manual

Guide to understanding the instrument's installation and configuration.

BCS Module Descriptions

Detailed overview of BCS-COM, BCS-805, BCS-810, BCS-815, BCS-PDU, and Power Strip.

BCSC Cabinets and Module Mixing

Information on cabinet sizes, module compatibility, and mixing within cabinets.

Software Features

Overview of BT-Lab® software capabilities for battery testing and data analysis.

Getting Started

Hardware Installation Procedures

Steps for preparing physical installation, safety shutdown, ventilation, and electrical plugs.

Cabinet Unpacking and Inspection

Instructions for safely unpacking and inspecting BCSC-38U and BCSC-24U cabinets.

BCSC Cabinet Installation

Guidelines for installing BCSC cabinets, including electrical requirements.

BCS-PDU Electrical Connections

Wiring diagrams for European and North American PDU models for electrical connection.

Power Supply Connections

Details on connecting power supplies to BCS-COM, BCS-815, and BCS-PDU modules.

Communication Connections

Procedures for connecting BCS-COM to modules and the computer via Ethernet.

Software Installation on Computer

BT-Lab Software Installation Steps

Step-by-step guide for installing the BT-Lab® software on a PC.

PC Installation and Configuration

Instructions for PC setup, including TCP/IP installation and network configuration.

Connecting PC to Instrument

Ethernet Connection Configuration

Setting up network parameters for Ethernet connection between PC and instrument.

Connecting with BT-Lab Software

Steps to connect the instrument to the computer using BT-Lab® software.

Windows Security Alert Handling

How to allow the software to communicate through the Windows Firewall.

Connecting to a Battery Cell

BCS-815 Cell Cables

Description of cell cables for BCS-815 module and their connection to the front panel.

BCS-805;810 Cell Cables

Details on cell cables for BCS-805/810 modules and their connection requirements.

BCS-8 xx Battery Holders

Information on available battery holders for connecting batteries to BCS-8xx modules.

Cell Cable to Battery Connection

Explains how to connect channels to cells using standard cables for 2- and 4-electrode setups.

Advanced Features

Control and Measurement Modes

Explains DC and AC modes, including sine generator functionality for EIS.

Temperature Measurement

How to use K-type thermocouples for temperature measurement and recording.

Virtual BCS-8 xx Operation

Using the software without a connected instrument for interface familiarization.

Maintenance

Firmware Upgrade;Downgrade

Procedure for updating or reverting the instrument's firmware via BT-Lab®.

Ventilation and Fuses

Checking ventilation grids and replacing fuses with correct ratings for safety.

Power Contour Plots

Graphical representation of maximum power delivery based on cable length and temperature.

Technical Specifications

Electrical Specifications

Detailed electrical requirements and parameters for different BCS-8xx models.

Mechanical Specifications

Size and weight information for BCS modules and cabinets.

Environmental Specifications

Operating conditions, safety, EMC, and RoHS compliance details.

Module Specifications

Specific technical data for BCS-815, BCS-810, BCS-805, and BCS-COM modules.

PC Requirements

Minimum hardware and software specifications for the controlling computer.

Troubleshooting

Control and Measurement Issues

Verifying EIS, DC functions, and calibration using dummy cells and BCS-Cal.

Data Saving and PC Disconnection

Solutions for data saving errors and lost PC-instrument connection.

Computer Save Options Impact

How PC power saving settings can affect data recording during experiments.

Appendix

Simplified Electrical Diagrams

Split-phase diagrams for European and North American PDU power distribution.

Electrical Schematic Documentation

Detailed electrical schematics for USA/CAN and European PDU models.

Electrical Symbols Guide

Reference table for electrical symbols used in the schematics.

EC and UKCA Declaration of Conformity

Glossary

BioLogic BCS-8 Series Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandBioLogic
ModelBCS-8 Series
CategoryIndustrial Equipment
LanguageEnglish

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