Megger BITE 3 User Manual

AVTMBITE 3 Rev 8 April 2014
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INTRODUCTION
About the BITE 3…
NOTE: Before attempting to use the BITE 3, be sure that you read and
understand the safety requirements and operating procedures contained in
this manual.
Thank you for selecting a Megger product. This instrument has been thoroughly
tested and inspected to meet rigid specifications before being shipped.
It is ready for use (after charging the battery for 24 hours) when set up and
operated as described in this manual.
The BITE 3 is a testing device used to evaluate the condition of stationary
battery systems. It measures:
 AC impedance, an internal ohmic value,
 DC terminal voltage,
 Intercell connection resistance,
 Float current,
 Ripple current, and
 Harmonic content
These measurements, along with other maintenance data such as ambient and
cell temperatures, help determine the condition of a battery system.
The BITE 3 is the first instrument of its kind that can be configured through
PC-based software, called Power DB This provides the ultimate in versatility and
ease-of-use. The data from the BITE 3 is uploaded with the click of the mouse
and the site/string is updated with the latest data. Furthermore, the software of
the BITE 3 can be updated via the Internet to ensure that the most recent
updates and enhancements are downloaded to the BITE 3.

Megger BITE 3 Specifications

General

Brand	Megger
Model	BITE 3
Category	Test Equipment
Language	English