C8000 Battery Testing System User Manual
282 6 Glossary of Terms
Boot
Start or re-start a computer by reloading its operating system into random access
memory (RAM). Any data that was stored in RAM is lost when a computer is re-
booted.
Byte
One alphanumeric character or symbol, comprising eight data bits with or
without a stop bit and with or without a parity bit.
Capacity
The amount of energy (in mAh) that a fully charged battery is capable of
holding.
C-Code
Configuration Code, battery parameters that are stored in Cadex Battery Testers,
and tell the C8000 how to service a specific battery type.
Cells
Individual units within a battery. Cells are connected in series or parallel with
one another in the battery.
Check Box
A square box displayed in a program dialog box, that can contain white space,
indicating deselected, or a check mark, indicating selected. When you click the
box, it toggles between selected and deselected.
Comm. port
Communications port (RS-232C serial port) on a computer used for attaching
modems or other serial interface peripheral devices. An Intel
®
compatible PC
may have up to 4 COM ports (COM1, COM2, COM3, and COM4).
Configuration Code
Battery parameters that are stored in Cadex battery testers, and tell the C8000
how to service a specific battery type.
C-Rate
A value (C number) that is used to calculate charge and discharge times. A
discharge of 1 C draws a current equal to the rated capacity of the battery. A
discharge of 0.5C would take twice as long to fully discharge the battery.
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