Cadex BatteryStore C5100B User manual

v1.6

Cadex C5100B BatteryStore™ v1.6 User Guide
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incidental, or indirect damages (including damages for loss or business profits, business
interruption, and the like) arising out of the use or inability to use the C5100B
BatteryStore Software and/or its documentation.
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www.cadex.com/contact-us/cadex-electronics for up to date information.
Document Number: PSMAN0084 Rev 5
September 2016

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Table of Contents
Section 1: Get Started with BatteryStoreTM ...............................................................................5
Welcome to BatteryStoreTM ....................................................................................................5
The BatteryStore Software Package........................................................................................6
Computer Requirements..........................................................................................................6
Receipt Printer Compatibility .................................................................................................6
Receipt Printer Installation......................................................................................................7
Install BatteryStore..................................................................................................................8
Uninstall BatteryStore.............................................................................................................8
Software Updates....................................................................................................................8
The Menu Bar .........................................................................................................................9
Connect a C5100B to the PC ................................................................................................10
Connect a C5100B to BatteryStore.......................................................................................10
Exit the BatteryStore Application.........................................................................................11
Section 2: Test, Cycle and Charge Batteries.............................................................................12
Perform a Battery Test ..........................................................................................................12
Section 3: Manage Test Results .................................................................................................16
Manage Test Results.............................................................................................................16
View Test Results .............................................................................................................17
Print Test Results ..............................................................................................................18
Export Test Results...........................................................................................................18
Save Test Results ..............................................................................................................19
Delete Test Results............................................................................................................19
Search for Test Results..........................................................................................................20
Sort the Test Results .............................................................................................................20
View a Test Summary Report...............................................................................................21
Section 4: Configure BatteryStoreTM Options..........................................................................22
BatteryStore Options.............................................................................................................22
Site Information Setup ......................................................................................................23
Printer Setup......................................................................................................................25
Test Report Template........................................................................................................26
Section 5: C5100B Setup.............................................................................................................28

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C5100B Setup........................................................................................................................28
Target Capacity..................................................................................................................29
C5100B Printer Setup........................................................................................................29
Firmware Update ...............................................................................................................30
Section 6: Update and Backup the Battery Models Database ...................................................34
Battery Models and Q-Codes Update................................................................................34
Backup the Battery Models Database................................................................................37

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Section 1: Get Started with
BatteryStoreTM
Welcome to BatteryStoreTM
BatteryStoreTM is Microsoft Windows-based software that lets
users start and monitor battery tests on a C5100B and stores
battery test result histories in a database.
BatteryStore can export test data, consolidate tests, provide test
reports, and generate performance summaries. BatteryStore also
provides the ability to print receipts and customize service
reports.
PC Mode (Tethered Mode)
The PC with BatteryStore is used for:
a. C5100B Control (Test, Charge, or Cycle)
oQuickSort™Test
oQuickSort™ 3.0 (QSMS) Test
oQuickSort™ 4.0 Test
b. Data Management: Store and export test results

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c. PC or Network Printing: Prints a test report
d. Optional Receipt Printing: Prints test results on a 2.25”
[57mm] wide receipt
How to setup up PC Mode:
1. Connect hardware according to the PC Mode diagram
2. Configure BatteryStore Options (Section 4)
a. Site information
b. Printer Setup
c. Report template
The BatteryStore Software Package
The Cadex C5100B BatteryStore software package contains the
following items:
Cadex C5100B BatteryStore Software
BatteryStore Installation Guide
Computer Requirements
BatteryStore requires the following computer configuration:
Windows 7, 8, or 10
1.2 GHz or faster CPU
512 MB RAM
PC with USB port
An SVGA color monitor 1024 x 768 or better, 256 colors
minimum; mouse & keyboard
Receipt Printer Compatibility
The C5100B can be configured to print test results on a 2.25”
[57mm] wide receipt. The C5100B and BatteryStore are
compatible with the Bixolon STP-103 III thermal printer (sold
separately).

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Receipt Printer Installation
The Bixolon STP-103 III thermal printer requires the following
installation steps.
1. Connect DB9 Male-to-male Adapter into the C5100B serial
port (back of device)
2. Set the DIP switches on the Bixolon STP-103 III thermal
printer:
a. Serial Interface settings
Baud rate: 9600 bps
Data bits: 8 bits
Parity: None
Stop bit: 1 bit
The serial interface settings are required in order for
the C5100B to correctly communicate with the thermal
printer. See figure below for printer underside.
3. Follow the Printer Installation Guide that is included with the
Bixolon STP-103 III thermal printer

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Install BatteryStore
To install BatteryStore:
1. Download the latest version from the Cadex website:
http://www.cadex.com/en/subscriptions
Password: victoria
The download is a compressed executable file (with file
extension .MSI)
2. Open the folder where the downloaded file was stored and
double-click BatteryStore.msi to install BatteryStore. The
Welcome to Cadex BatteryStore Setup Wizard window
appears.
3. Follow the steps through the installation wizard
Uninstall BatteryStore
To remove BatteryStore from your computer:
1. In Control Panel, go to Uninstall a program
2. Select Cadex BatteryStore and click Uninstall
Software Updates
To see which version of BatteryStore is installed on the computer,
select About from the Help menu. The BatteryStore version
appears in the About window.
Update BatteryStore Software
When a new version of BatteryStore becomes available, it can be
downloaded from the Cadex website:
http://www.cadex.com/en/subscriptions
Password: victoria
The download is a compressed executable file (with file extension
.MSI)
Running the downloaded executable will either run Setup and
install a new version of the software, or extract files to a specified
directory.

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The Menu Bar
BatteryStore Main window displays a title screen, a menu bar,
and a C5100B status bar.
The menu bar on BatteryStore Main window displays six menus:
File, Test, Results, Options, C5100B Setup, and Help. By clicking any
of these menus displays a list of menu commands.
File Menu
The File menu contains two items, as follows:
Connect: Establishes communication between C5100B and PC
Exit: Select Exit to close BatteryStore
Test Menu
Click Test to test a battery on a C5100B.
Results Menu
Click Results to view battery test results.
Options Menu
Click Options to specify site information, printer setup, report
template fields, battery models information and database
maintenance options.

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C5100B Setup Menu
Click C5100 Setup to write and read the C5100B configuration,
including the receipt printer settings.
Help Menu
The Help menu contains two items, as follows:
Help Content: Click Help Content to view this manual
About: Click About to view the About window
Connect a C5100B to the PC
To connect a C5100B to the PC:
1. Connect one end of the USB cable to the PC
2. Connect the other end of the USB cable to the backside of
the C5100B
Connect a C5100B to BatteryStore
Select Connect from the File menu to connect a C5100B to
BatteryStore. The Connecting to C5100 window appears.
If the connection was successful, the C5100B is listed on the C5100
Status bar.
NOTE
BatteryStore automatically connects to a C5100B when
BatteryStore starts up.

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Exit the BatteryStore Application
To close the BatteryStore application:
oFrom the File menu, select Exit
Or
oClick Xat the top-right corner
The Exit window appears.
Click Yes to exit BatteryStore.

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Section 2: Test, Cycle and
Charge Batteries
Perform a Battery Test
To perform a battery test, click the Test menu item. The
Battery Test window appears.
Battery Test Methods
Test
Performs rapid battery tests using Cadex’s QuickSort™
Technology.
Charge
Charges a battery. Approximately 3 hrs.
Cycle
Cycles a battery with charge/discharge/charge and
displays measured capacity as a percentage of the Q-
Code/C-Code capacity rated value. Approximately 7
NOTE
Test results are retained on the C5100B until a new test is
initiated. Therefore, additional copies of receipts can be
printed without running the test a second time.
The result from a test, cycle, or charge is automatically
saved in the Results Section.
WARNING
Do not remove the C5100B battery adapter while the
C5100B is running a test or updating the firmware.

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hrs.
A battery test contains the following steps:
1. Select the battery’s nominal voltage
2. Select the battery’s nominal (rated) capacity
3. Run a battery test
4. Print the receipt or test report
Step 1: Select the Battery Model
The Battery Test window provides two methods to select a
battery model:
oUser Specified Rating: Input the nominal battery
capacity mAh in the field (this information should
be located on the battery label). This method
triggers either QuickSort™ (below 1400mAh) or
QuickSort™ 4.0 (1400mAh or above).
Or
oSelect Battery: Select a battery model from the list.
If your battery model cannot be located, use the
other option. This method triggers QuickSort™ 3.0
(QSMS), if available.
In the Select Battery option, click Select Battery button. The
Battery Models window appears.
In the Battery Models window, click the DOWN ARROW in the
Manufacturers field to view a list of battery models
manufactured by a specific company.

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The Battery Models window lists all available battery models.
For each battery model, the window shows the manufacturer’s
name, the battery’s model number, the rating, nominal
voltage, the alias, and the QS3 model, if applicable. To set a
specific battery model as a “favorite”, select the check box in
the Favorite column. To view only those battery models
selected as favorites, select the Show Favorites Only check box.
Show QS3 Models Only lists all available QuickSort™ 3.0
(QS3) battery models. For each battery model, the window
shows the manufacturer’s name, the battery model’s number,
the rating, nominal voltage, the alias, and the QS3 model. To
view only QS3 battery models, select the Show QS3 Models
Only check box.
NOTE
You can update the list of battery models by entering new
models or downloading an updated database from the
Cadex website (see Update and Backup the Battery Models
Database).

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Step 2: Run a Battery Test, Charge, or Cycle
In the User ID field, type an identification code for a customer
or employee. Type any notes in the Service Notes field, as
required. To test the battery, click Test. To charge the battery,
click Charge. To discharge and then charge the battery, click
Cycle.
The Test Status field indicates the status of the test:
A progress bar is used to show the progress of the
current test
A Cancel button is used to halt the test
Finish –the test has completed.
The Test Log field contains additional information about the
test status and test result.
Step 3: Print the Receipt or Test Report
BatteryStore prints receipts on a standalone receipt printer
and test reports on a PC printer. Configure the default printer
in the Options->Printer Setup window.
1. Standalone Receipt Printer
Go to C5100 Setup to configure receipt printer. (Note: To
activate Receipt printing, ensure the C5100B printer is not set
to disabled).
2. PC Printer
Go to Options->Printer Setup to configure PC printer.
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The Print button prints to the default printer.
The Auto Print Test Report option automatically prints the test
report or receipt when the test is completed –you do not need
to click Print.

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Section 3: Manage Test Results
Manage Test Results
The Test Results window lists all battery test reports. For each test result, the
Test Results lists:
Test number, test type, and test result
Start and end date & time of test
Battery manufacturer’s name and battery model
Fault code, if any
Capacity rating, voltage rating, and equipment ID
C5100B firmware revision number
You can view and print test reports, export a test report to a comma-delimited
text file, save the test report as a PDF file, view a summary, or delete the test
report.

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View Test Results
To view a test result, click the Results menu item. The Test
Results window appears.
Highlight a test result and click View. The test result appears
in the Service Report window.
To print the test report, click Print. To save the test report to a
PDF file, click Save.

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Print Test Results
To print a test result, click the Results menu item. The Test
Results window appears.
Click the check box in the left-hand column to select a test
result and click Print. The report is sent to the default printer.
Multiple test reports can be printed by left-clicking multiple
test results. Click the Select/deselect all check box to quickly
select or deselect all test results.
Export Test Results
To export a test result to file, click the Results menu item. The
Test Results window appears.
Select the check box adjacent to each test result to export and
click Export. The Export Report Data window appears.
In the File Name field, type a name for the report and click
Save. The report may be saved with an Excel (.xls) format or
comma separated value (.csv) format.

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Save Test Results
To save a test result, click the Results menu item. The Test
Results window appears.
Select the check box adjacent to the test result to save and click
Save As. The Report Save As window appears.
In the File Name field, type a name for the report and click
Save. The test result report may be saved in PDF (.pdf), HTML
(.html), and text (.txt) file formats.
Delete Test Results
To delete a test result, click the Results menu item. The Test
Results window appears.
Select the check box adjacent to test result to delete and click
Delete. The Delete Test Result window appears.
Click OK to permanently delete the selected test results.

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Search for Test Results
The BatteryStore database may contain hundreds, or even
thousands of test results. The Search section of the Test
Results window lets you search for specific test results.
To search for results based on the battery manufacturer’s
name, the battery’s model, or by the test result (good, fair,
poor, or low battery), click the DOWN ARROW in the
appropriate field and select the criteria.
To search for results based on a date, deselect the All check
box and then click the DOWN ARROW in the From field. Next,
click the DOWN ARROW in the To field and select the ending
date.
Click Apply to search for the test results.
Sort the Test Results
To sort the test results, click the Results menu item. The Test
Results window appears.
To sort the test results, click the column header. The test
results are sorted in ascending order. Click the column header
a second time to reverse the sort order.