Capabilities

Scientifically Analyze Battery Performance

• True constant current battery capacity test with results graphically displayed, constant power testing supported with Extended software upgrade
• Discharge current is software and electronically regulated using a solid state switch and fan cooled electronic load
• Test any type of battery; coin cell to automotive or larger. Presets for NiCad, NiMH, Lead Acid, Li Ion, Li Poly, Alkaline, Carbon Zinc, Mercury etc.

Perform Fast, High Power Testing

• Tests quickly at real world load conditions, up to 150 watts or 40 amps maximum, whichever is higher
• High voltage testing at up to 55 volts; the equivalent of 1 to 38 NiCad or NiMh cells
• Optional 500 watt and 1000 watt amplifiers

Accuracy and Precision for Demanding Applications

• On-board computer performs accurate measurement with 12 bit effective resolution. Auto ranging for 2 current ranges and three voltages
• Each CBA is individually calibrated with a computerized calibration system
• Calibration certification data provided with CBA III Pro

Built-in Safety Features Provide Superior Battery Protection

• Fail safe: automatic protection of temperature, current and power
• Discharge test current user selectable from 0 to 40 Amps
• Automatic voltage shut off at end of test using a software recommended or user selected safe discharge voltage
• Automatic over-temperature shut off at end of test at using a software recommended or user selected maximum temperature with optional external magnetic temperature sensor.

Easy-to-Use Software for Data Analysis

• User selected battery cell chemistry, number of cells and test current
• Software recommends safe tests based on user supplied battery information
• Automatic graph setup and scaling
• Measures and displays voltage, current, amp-hrs, watts and temperature*
• Easy overlay comparisons of multiple graphs may be displayed saved and recalled
• Save, display and print battery test graphs and battery labels
• Plug and Play high speed USB interface, with easy to use and intuitive Windows® software supplied on CD ROM

* Requires optional temperature probe

CBA III Extended Software Upgrade License Unlocks Features for Serious Battery Testing

• Support for operation with one or two CBA 500 watt amplifiers
• Programmable automatic duty cycle test with up to 999 second on/off cycle periods
• Regulated constant power discharge (current goes up as battery voltage drops)
• Temperature graphing with a recovery time option
• Ragone power density charting using battery weight (used for performance comparison of energy sources charting energy density (Watt-Hours/kg) vs power density (W/kg))
• Test-lead resistance voltage calibration utility to give higher accuracy voltage readings right at the battery terminals
• Enables placement of user notes on graphs

Multi CBA Software Upgrade License for Production Testing of Batteries

• Single computer license for up to twelve CBA IIIs
• Simultaneous battery testing saves valuable technician time

Computer System Requirements

Basic Requirements:

• A PC with a Pentium 233 or better
• At least an 800 X 600 graphics card and display monitor
• 98SE, W2K, XP, Vista®: 32 or 64 bit, Windows® 7: 32 or 64 bit
• An available USB port

Recommended:

• AMD or Intel 1.2 GHz or better
• Better than 800 X 600 graphics and display monitor
• Windows® XP, Vista® 32 or 64bit, or Windows® 7 32 or 64 bit 1 GB RAM
• An available USB port (external hubs not supported)

For graph and label printing:

• Any Windows compatible, laser or ink jet, color or black and white, printer.
• Avery 5160 labels are required for label printing.

CBA III Extended Software Upgrade License requires the following:

• CBA software version 2.1 or later, free download
• Serial number of CBA that license will be locked to

Multi CBA Software License requires the following:

• CBA software version 2.1 or later, free download
• Serial number of CBA that license will be locked to
• Requires desktop PC (not laptop) running Windows XP SP3 for full support
• Use internal PCI ports OR four-port USB PCI expander cards sold by West Mountain Radio (can't mix internal PCI ports and PCI expander cards)

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Specifications

• Maximum continuous discharge rate: 100 watts
• Maximum limited term discharge rate with < 3500 ma-hour battery: 125 watts
• Maximum limited term discharge rate with < 1000 ma-hour battery: 150 watts
• 0-3 amp accuracy: typically better than + - 10 ma
• 3-40 amp accuracy: typically better than + - 45 ma
• 0-5 volt accuracy: typically better than + - .005 volts
• 5-15 volt accuracy: typically better than + - .01 volts
• 10-60 volt accuracy: typically better than + - .05 volts
• Maximum operating voltage: 55 Volts (48 Volt Lead Acid Telecom supported)
• Maximum discharge rate: 40 amps (Battery dependent, 100 watt continuous)
• Minimum discharge voltage to maintain 30 amps .9Volts (Battery dependent)
• Minimum Voltage for a 40 amp discharge: 2 volts at completion of test (Battery dependant)
• Minimum recommended discharge rate: 0.1 Amps
• Residual current drain, battery connected while not in use: < .003 amps @ 12 volts
• High performance micro controller with built in USB interface and 10 bit A/D conversion.
• USB powered; the CBA does not use the battery being tested to run the CBA or the fan.
• System ready and Test in progress LED indicators, viewable from across a room.
• CBA internal over temperature sensing and protection.
• Graph printing on any standard color or B&W printer.
• Battery test label printing on standard 05160 stick-on labels.
• Dimensions: 3.5" H x 2.8" W x 3.6" D.
• Weight: 16 oz.

Includes

CBA III

• CBA III hardware
• 3 inch pigtail adapter
• Standard version CBA software CD-ROM
• 6 ft USB Cable
• 40 amp fuse
• User Manual
• 1 yr limited home use warranty

CBA III Pro and Low Current/Coin Cell

Same as CBA III plus:

• Calibration data
• 1 yr limited commercial use warranty

CBA III Pro and Extended Software Upgrade Package

Same as CBA III Pro plus:

• CBA III Extended Software Upgrade License

• CBA II & CBA III Owner's Manual
• CBA Owner's Manual

• Multiple CBA Operation
• Software for CBA II, CBA III & CBA IV, Version
• Software for CBA, Version 1.0.8.1
• Hardware Drivers, CBA & CBA II
• Hardware Drivers, CBA III
• Recalibration