BCT-2000 Software and BCT-128 and BCT-256 User's Guide - Alber

13. Report GeneratorThe BCT Report Generator program reads the test data files generated by the BCT-2000 testsoftware and creates customized reports. After the BCT-2000 system performs a load test, the testdata is saved to a file, and it is this data, presented in report format, that battery test personnel relyon to analyze battery system performance. Using the Report Generator, you can display graphs,edit site information, add notes, and customize report pages.The Report Generator can save reports in several file formats. One format lets you open the reportat a later date and modify site information or appearance. Or you may save the report in thearchive format, which protects the document against changes to ensure the integrity of theinformation. In Export mode, the Report Generator exports files in formats that can by used bycommercial database programs or text editors.Sample Data - Use the file reportdemo.btr (performance test) or bctdemo.btr (modifiedperformance test) to try the features in the Report Generator.13.1. Starting the Report GeneratorAfter the system performs a Load Test, you may generate a report for battery data analysis.To generate a report from a completed test, click Reports on the main menu, then open thefile. The Reports main dialog box has five buttons and seven tabs.Figure 31. Reports Main Screen (Top)Click a tab or button to open dialog boxes. The following sections describe the items in eachdialog box. To exit the Report Generator, click the in the upper right corner of the Reportsmain dialog box.13.2. Opening a ReportWhen the Report Generator is started, the Open dialog box appears.Figure 32. Open41