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

Table of Contents1. WHAT'S NEW ........................................................................................................................................... 12. BCT GENERAL DESCRIPTION .................................................................................................................. 33. SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS ......................................................................................................................... 44. SOFTWARE INSTALLATION AND BACKUP ................................................................................................ 55. PASSWORD .............................................................................................................................................. 66. COMMUNICATION SETTINGS ................................................................................................................... 77. BCT-2000 INITIAL TEST ......................................................................................................................... 87.1. Initial System Test .......................................................................................................................... 88. MAIN MENU .......................................................................................................................................... 108.1. Setup ............................................................................................................................................. 108.2. Test ............................................................................................................................................... 108.3. Reports .......................................................................................................................................... 108.4. Diagnostics ................................................................................................................................... 118.5. Communications ........................................................................................................................... 118.6. Calibration .................................................................................................................................... 118.7. Version ......................................................................................................................................... 119. RECOMMENDED TESTS .......................................................................................................................... 129.1. Micro-Ohmmeter .......................................................................................................................... 129.2. Hydrometer ................................................................................................................................... 129.3. Temperature (Electrolyte)............................................................................................................. 129.4. Temperature (Ambient) ................................................................................................................ 139.5. Equalize Charging ........................................................................................................................ 139.6. Test History .................................................................................................................................. 1310. CONNECTING THE SYSTEM ................................................................................................................ 1410.1. Determine Load Type ............................................................................................................... 1410.1.1. Optional Load Banks (Battery Isolated) ............................................................................... 1410.1.2. Optional Load Banks (Supplemental Load) ......................................................................... 1410.1.3. System Load ......................................................................................................................... 1410.2. BCT-128/BCT-256 Connection Steps ...................................................................................... 1511. SETTING UP THE BCT-2000 FOR LOAD TEST .................................................................................... 1711.1. Location .................................................................................................................................... 1711.2. Battery Strings .......................................................................................................................... 1811.3. Test Setup ................................................................................................................................. 1911.4. Test Types ................................................................................................................................ 1911.4.1. Performance Test .................................................................................................................. 2011.4.2. Modified Performance Test .................................................................................................. 2111.4.3. Service Test .......................................................................................................................... 2111.4.4. Rundown Test ....................................................................................................................... 2211.4.5. Charger Test ......................................................................................................................... 2211.4.6. Recharge Test ....................................................................................................................... 2311.5. Test Setup Parameters .............................................................................................................. 2311.5.1. Rated Time ........................................................................................................................... 2311.5.2. Power Type ........................................................................................................................... 2311.5.3. Temperature and Correction ................................................................................................. 2411.5.4. Cell Voltage .......................................................................................................................... 2411.5.5. Alarm Levels Area ................................................................................................................ 2411.5.6. Test Steps Area ..................................................................................................................... 2511.5.7. Calculate Capacity at Target ................................................................................................. 2611.5.8. Ignore Zero Target Steps ...................................................................................................... 2611.5.9. Charger High/Low Voltage Warning ................................................................................... 2611.5.10. Recharge Hours ................................................................................................................ 2611.6. Intertier ..................................................................................................................................... 27v