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AVTM246004 BITE 2/2P Rev 4 July 2011
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Table of Contents
Table of Contents
4
Introduction
7
About the BITE 2 and BITE 2P
7
How the BITE 2/2P Works
8
Applications for the BITE 2/2P
9
BITE 2/2P Measurements
10
Upon Receipt of the BITE 2/2P
10
Figure 1-1: BITE 2 Instrument
11
Safety First
12
Figure 1-2: BITE 2P Instrument
12
How to Use this Manual
13
Typographic Conventions
13
Safety
14
Overview
14
Safety Requirements
14
Connection to Power Source
16
Fuse Replacement
16
Cautions and Warnings
16
Controls, Connectors, Indicators and Menus
17
Overview
17
BITE 2 Transmitter
18
Figure 3-1: BITE 2 Transmitter
18
BITE 2P Transmitter
20
Figure 3-2: BITE 2P Transmitter
20
Figure 3-3: Voltage Selector Card Orientation
21
Receiver
22
Figure 3-4: Receiver Controls, Connectors, and Indicators
22
Receiver Keys
23
Figure 3-5: Flowchart for Receiver Menus
24
Figure 3-6: Flowchart for Receiver Menus
25
Figure 3-7: Flowchart for Receiver Menus
26
Figure 3-8: Receiver Menu
27
Receiver Reset Switch
28
Figure 3-9: Receiver RESET Switch
28
Standard Test Procedure
29
Overview
29
Step One: Prepare for Testing
31
Step Two: Powering-On the Receiver
32
Figure 4-1: Receiver Controls, Connectors and Indicators
32
Step Three: Scanning Test Information with the Wand (Optional)
34
If You Do Not Want to Scan Information Using the Wand
34
If You Want to Scan Information Using the Wand
34
Figure 4-3: Scanning Test Information
35
Step Four: Setting Baseline, Warning and Fail Values
36
Step Five: Splitting the Strap (if Needed)
37
If You Do Not Want to Split the Strap
37
If You Want to Split the Strap
37
Step Six: Connecting the Receiver and the BITE 2 or BITE 2P Transmitter to the Battery
39
Figure 4-4: Receiver Controls, Connectors, and Indicators
39
Figure 4-5: BITE 2/2P Transmitter Connected to the Battery
40
Connecting the BITE 2 or BITE 2P Transmitter
41
Step Seven: Measuring the Cell and the Strap
42
Figure 4-6: Receiver and Potential Probe Positioned on Top of Battery Cell Terminals
43
Figure 4-7: Receiver and Potential Probe Positioned on Top of Battery Strap Terminals
44
Measuring the Next Section of a Sectioned Battery String
46
Step Eight: What to Do When the Test Is Complete
47
Reviewing a Test
47
Retesting Cells and Straps
48
Printing an Active Test to Review the Data (BITE 2P)
48
Powering down and Disconnecting the BITE 2/2P
49
Modified Procedures for Special Conditions
51
Overview
51
Reversing the Current Source Leads
51
Verifying the Source Current
52
Figure 5-1: Reversing the Current Source Leads on a Single String of Cells When a High
52
Sectioning a Battery System
53
Figure 5-3: Sectioning a Parallel String of Cells
56
Transferring, Printing, and Deleting Test Results
58
Overview
58
Exporting Test Results from the Receiver to a PC
59
Figure 6-1: Exporting Data to a PC
60
Printing Test Results in the BITE 2P Transmitter Printer
61
Figure 6-2: Printing Test Results
61
Deleting Test Results from the Receiver
62
Figure 6-3: Deleting Test Results from the Receiver
63
Interpreting Test Results
64
Overview
64
Instantaneous Interpretation
65
Short-Term Interpretation
66
Long-Term Interpretation
66
Temperature Corrections
67
Figure 7-1: Generic Curve of Impedance Vs. Cell Life
67
Setting Options
69
Overview
69
Turning the Receiver Backlight on and off
70
Adjusting the Receiver Screen Contrast
70
Selecting the Receiver Language
71
Setting the Receiver Clock
71
Selecting the Line Frequency
73
Maintenance and Troubleshooting
74
Overview
74
Cleaning and Inspecting the BITE 2 and BITE 2P
75
Charging the Receiver
75
Replacing Batteries in the Receiver
76
Figure 9-1: RTC Battery "Piggybacks" the System Battery
78
Maintaining the Receiver Charger in the BITE 2 and BITE 2P
79
Maintaining Fuses in the BITE 2 and BITE 2P Transmitters
79
Verifying a Transmitter Fuse Problem
80
Replacing Fuses in the BITE 2 Transmitter
81
Figure 9-2: BITE 2 Transmitter Secondary Fuses (Front View)
84
Replacing Fuses in the BITE 2P Transmitter
86
Figure 9-3: BITE 2P Transmitter Secondary Fuses (Front View)
87
Interpreting Error Messages
89
If the BITE 2 or BITE 2P Needs Repairs
89
Optional Equipment
90
Available Options
90
Appendix A: Technical Specifications
92
Application
92
Electrical
92
BITE 2 and BITE 2P Transmitters
92
Receiver
93
Fuses
94
Mechanical
94
Environmental
95
Accessories - Standard
96
Appendix B: Replaceable Parts
98
Catalog Numbers 246002B and 246004
98
Catalog Numbers 246002B and 246004
99
How to Order Replaceable Parts for the BITE 2/2P
99
Glossary
100
Index
102
Table of Contents
107
Introduction
109
About AVOLINK
109
System Requirements for PC
110
Installation
111
Using Avolink with the BITE
118
Connecting the BITE to the PC
118
Starting AVOLINK
118
The AVOLINK Window
119
Transferring the BITE Test Data
120
Prepare the PC for Data Transfer
122
Transfer Data
123
Disconnect the BITE from the PC
126
Viewing and Printing Test Data
127
Communications Functions
130
Setup Serial Port
131
Test Communications
134
Printer Setup
135
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Model
BITE 2
Category
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Language
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