Eagle Eye SLB Series User manual

SLB-Series User Manual
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SLB-SERIES
SMART DC L OAD B ANKS
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Contents
Introduction .............................................................................................................................. 4
Safety Information ...................................................................................................................... 4
Product Overview ..................................................................................................................... 5
Features .................................................................................................................................... 5
Parts List .................................................................................................................................... 6
Front View ................................................................................................................................. 7
Rear View .................................................................................................................................. 8
Display and Keypad ................................................................................................................... 9
Menu Abbreviations ................................................................................................................... 9
Testing Preparation ................................................................................................................ 10
Standard Cables ...................................................................................................................... 10
SLB Connection Workflow ....................................................................................................... 12
DAC Connection ..................................................................................................................... 13
DAC Test Leads Explained ...................................................................................................... 14
DAC Connection to 2V/1.2V Cells: ........................................................................................... 15
DAC Workflow Connection to 6V/12V Cells: ............................................................................ 16
Multiple DAC Notice ................................................................................................................. 17
Software .................................................................................................................................. 18
Installation ............................................................................................................................... 18
Preparing for Testing ............................................................................................................... 19
Live Monitoring ........................................................................................................................ 22
Exporting Data ......................................................................................................................... 25
Discharge Testing................................................................................................................... 27
Starting a Discharge Test ......................................................................................................... 29
During the Discharge Test ....................................................................................................... 30
Continued Discharge ............................................................................................................... 32
Parallel Load Test .................................................................................................................... 32
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Other Tests ............................................................................................................................. 33
Assistant Discharge Test ......................................................................................................... 33
External Test ........................................................................................................................... 34
Charge Monitor ........................................................................................................................ 34
SLB Disconnection Workflow ................................................................................................... 35
Data Management ................................................................................................................... 35
System Management .............................................................................................................. 36
Time and Date Setting ............................................................................................................. 37
Parameter Management .......................................................................................................... 37
Function Settings ..................................................................................................................... 40
Service & Maintenance ........................................................................................................... 40
Troubleshooting ..................................................................................................................... 41
Error Codes ............................................................................................................................. 42
APPENDIX A: General Specifications ................................................................................... 44
APPENDIX B: Discharge Specifications................................................................................ 45
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Introduction
This manual provides guided information on how to use Eagle Eye’s Smart Load Banks (SLB)
Series safely and effectively. It is universal to all Eagle Eye SLB-Series models. Please read the
manual carefully to obtain maximum performance of the load bank and its accessories. It will
cover setup, installation, operation, and troubleshooting of the load bank and its accompanying
Data View Management Software.
Safety Information
WARNING:
 The electrical voltage and current used in battery testing is potentially lethal, please be
cautious and follow all safety standards.
 Ensure that AC power supply is isolated and any battery being tested is disconnected
before attempting to clean or perform maintenance on the unit.
 If equipped with circuit breaker(s), do not connect or disconnect any of the cables
unless the breakers are in the off position. This could cause damage to the unit or
battery system or create an arc flash.
 Do not touch conducting parts of the load cables or the voltage cables when they are
connected to the load OR battery banks.
 Always place the load bank as far away from the batteries as possible.
 Excessive discharge on a battery can cause severe damage to it and in rare
circumstances explode or overheat (thermal runaway). Always follow rated discharge
specifications. This are best acquired from the battery manufacturer.
 Charging and discharging batteries causes hydrogen gas release. Always have
adequate ventilation in place. Installing HGD-2000 hydrogen gas detectors also
increases employee and building safety warning alarms.
 If you see any sparks from your batteries, testing cables, or the load bank body,
shutdown the unit immediately and disconnect all cables for further inspection.
General Equipment Precautions:
 To avoid frequency interference, do not run two SLB-Series units in the same location
within 100 meters if it is not in parallel connection.
 Before testing, be sure that the nominal voltage range on the load bank matches that
of the battery string being tested.
 Use only the insulated load cables that come with the load bank.
 Be sure that the mains voltage and frequency fit the local AC power supply. Do not
apply the unit to voltages that are above the rated mains of the unit.
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 After discharging batteries, keep the unit running for at least 10 minutes to allow proper
cooling of internal components.
Product Overview
The Eagle Eye SLB-Series Load Banks can be used for battery discharge testing, capacity
testing, battery string maintenance, project cleanup and acceptance, as well as DC power load
testing. It is used to test the performance capacity of cells to verify whether or not they need to be
replaced.
The wireless Data Acquisition Communication (DAC) modules enables continuous monitoring and
display of the discharge process. The measurement data is displayed directly on the unit and also
has the option to be displayed in the software.
With the optional external current clamp, the Eagle Eye SLB-Series can be used to assist DC
loads and monitor the total voltage, cell voltages, and current from both load sources. The
external current clamp also allows the load bank to be setup as a charge monitor.
Features
 SMART Load Banks with system and per cell monitoring (with DAC)
 Data View Management Software for data analyzing and reporting with Microsoft Excel
 Rugged, compact and portable unit with included carrying case (for applicable models)
 Four user-defined settings for automatic shut-down of discharge load: discharge time,
discharged capacity, low cell voltage (with DAC), and total string low voltage
 Continued discharge available when weak batteries low cell voltages reach cut-off value
 Parallel connection of two units for increased discharge testing
 AC & DC power supply modes available
 Integrated functions for displaying, controlling and discharging
 Included USB drive for convenient data transfer from load bank to PC
 Wireless communication for convenient discharge monitoring on PC
 Optional Real-time display of voltage for each cell with DAC package
 Optional External current clamp for assistive discharge or charge monitoring
CAUTION: Do not leave any SLB-Series load bank unattended during operation. Remain in the
vicinity of the unit during any type of discharge test.
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