Global Energy Innovations EC Series User manual

Quick Start Guide
EC-Series Analyzer

Welcome to your EC-Series Analyzer
What’s inside the box
This Quick Start Guide will quickly get you up to speed on the basic functions of your
EC-Series Analyzer. You will learn to set up a test conguration, run a quick test, and review
your test results.
We have created a vast library of training materials on www.globalei.com to show you how
to take advantage of all the powerful features of your EC-Series Analyzer. Our free IBMS
(Intelligent Battery Management System) software makes it easy to log data and keep track
of all your batteries. For full details, refer to the User’s Manual found on our website. Please
review the safety information guide provided with your EC-Series Analyzer before use.
Analyzer Li-Ion Battery AC wall adapter Infrared
thermometer
Mini-SD card
Kelvin clips USB cable Soft carrying case Shoulder strap
*Additional accessories available online at www.globalei.com/bms
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Basic features of your EC-Series Analyzer
A
METER INPUT
PROBE INPUT
KELVIN CONNECTOR
CATIII 300V
CATIII 300V
COM V
SIGNAL
INPUT
AColor LCD display
ECarrying strap
BKeypad
COn/o button
DDirectional pad
FCooling fan
GTilt stand
HLithium-Ion battery (removable)
IFan vents
JI/O connector panel cover
KSantoprene protective boot
LKelvin connector
MOscilloscope probe input
NMeter inputs
PMini-SD card slot
OMini-USB
QEthernet
RDC connector
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Front Back Side
Top
I/O panel

Getting to know your EC-Series Analyzer
Every time you turn on your EC-Series Analyzer, it will perform a quick calibration before
taking you to the Main Menu. From this menu you can access all the main features of the
analyzer.
The top row of the keypad consists of the function
keys. You can used these keys to perform actions
that appear on the bottom row of the screen.
Use the alphanumeric keypad to input numbers
and text. To enter text, press the corresponding key
repeatedly until your letter appears. To capitalize a
letter, hold the Shift key. To delete the last character,
use the ESC key.
Use the directional pad to navigate menus, and the Enter key to select.
Function keys
Alphanumeric keypad
On/o button
Directional pad/enter
VolumeAvailable memory Battery gauge
Function keys
Time and date
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MAIN MENU
QUICK TEST
TEST STRING
TEST CONFIGURATION
TEST RESULTS
UTILITIES
CONNECT TO PC
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Be sure to connect your analyzer to the
charger before using it for the rst time. It
takes about 4 hours to fully charge the
battery. For safety purposes, the analyzer
will power o while charging.

Performing a quick test
Quick test allows you to rapidly assess battery
conditions without keeping track of the
results. Three quick test congurations are
provided by default, measuring Impedance,
Voltage, or both. You can also create custom
quick tests. Consult the training video EC-TC-2 on our website for more information.
To perform a quick test, simply select Quick Tests from the Main Menu. Select one of the
three default quick test templates.
Connect your battery using the supplied Kelvin clips, and press Enter on the keypad.
Press F1 on the keypad to return to the previous menu once you have reviewed your test
results. Remember that Quick Test results are not saved.
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Quick Test Templates
Impedance Meter
Voltage & Impedance Meter
Voltage Meter
Return
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Impedance Meter
0 Tested 25°C
Return
Manual
# IMP(mΩ)
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Delete
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*all screencaps may dier slightly and change without notice
The EC-Series Analyzer can be used on
any battery type ranging from 5Ah to
2000Ah with a voltage up to 18V.

Select the site you just created, then select
<NEW> to create a string.
Go down the list and enter all the necessary
information. To learn about all the settings in
detail, please watch the EC-TC-3 training video.
Once you have entered the details of your string, press F2 to save your conguration.
Setting up a string conguration
The main function of the EC-Series Analyzer is to collect and log test data of a battery string.
Each string is associated to a string conguration, which denes the characteristics of the
string for collecting data.
From the analyzer’s main menu, select Test Conguration > Company/Region. Select
<NEW> to create your own Company and Region settings. Press F2 to save the settings, then
press F1 to return to the previous menu, and select String Congurations. If this is your rst
time setting up a string, this screen will be blank. Select <NEW>, enter your Site Name, and
choose your Company/Region with the left and right directional keys. Press F2 to save.
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Location (Site)
Return
SITE ID
<New>
Global Energy Innovations/California
Santa Clara
CopyEdit Delete
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String Conguration
Cancel
SETTING NAME VALUE
STRING ID:
BASELINE STATUS
NUMBER OF BATTERIES(S):
BATTERY TYPE:
TEST SETTING:
ALARM SETTING:
TEST VOLTAGE:
TEST IMPEDANCE:
TEST CELScan®
# STRAP(S) PER BATTERY:
FLOAT CHARGE:
VOLT. REF. (CELL)(V):
VOLT. REF. (BATTERY)(V):
USE AUTO-CALC. BASELINE:
BASELINE IMP. REF. (mΩ):
BASELINE ACF:
USE AUTO-CAL STRAP REFERENCE:
STRAP REFERENCE (mΩ)
DatesSave
String 5
YES
256
<UNDEF>
<VIEW>
<VIEW>
YES
YES
YES
1
YES
2.25
2.25
YES
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NO
0.985
Abc
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Testing a string
Once you have set up a string conguration, you are ready to start testing. From the main
menu, select Test String. In the next screen, select the site you have created, and then the
string.
Select <NEW TEST SERIES> to start a new test session. Enter the test temperature, then press
F2 to start testing.
To initiate testing, select a battery or strap and press enter. When all the batteries are
measured, you may exit the test by pressing F1, and conrm with F2.
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String Selection
Return
SITE: Santa Clara BASELINED
String 5 NO
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Test Series
Return
Santa Clara (String 5) COMPLETE
<NEW TEST SERIES>
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Start Testing
Return
TEST SETTINGS VALUE
TEST TEMPERATURE (°C):
SITE:
STRING ID:
TEST START DATE:
TEST END DATE:
BASELINE STATUS:
Rep. TestStart
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Santa Clara
String 5
2012/03/13
No
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Battery 2: Testing
Return
0 of 5 TESTS COMPLETED 30.0°C
TempBaseline
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PASS
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AUTO
65%
STRAP 0:1-1
BATTERY 1
STRAP 1:1-1
BATTERY 2
IMP(mΩ) VOLT(V) SULF(%) DRY(%)
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Reviewing test results
To review the results of your test, select Test Results from the Main Menu. Select the site,
string, and test date you would like to review.
To view the details of the test result, select a battery or strap and press enter.
You can review the alarms with the F2 key, or enter additional information and view test
temperatures by pressing F3.
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Santa Clara (String 5)
Return
TEST DATE TEST TIME
2012/03/10
2012/03/11
2012/03/12
2012/03/13
08:34:00
09:34:00
10:34:00
11:34:00
Delete
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Santa Clara (String 5)
Return
90 OF 96 TESTED: 84 PASS / 5 WARN / 1 FAIL
STRAP 0:1-1
BATTERY 1
STRAP 1:1-1
BATTERY 2
STRAP 1:2-1
BATTERY 3
STRAP 1:3-1
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PASS
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PASS
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WARNING
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Cong.
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Santa Clara (String 5)
Return
Battery 4 / Cell 3 of 3 - RESULT - Fail
VOLTAGE(V):
IMPEDANCE(mΩ):
IMPEDANCE(%):
SULFATION(%):
DRYOUT(%):
TEMPERATURE(°C):
12.234
0.1450
0.1480
26
28.8
Alarms
Pass
Warn
Fail
BATTERY: ABSOLITE 1-100G39
Data log
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Santa Clara (String 5)
Return
Strap 0:1-1 RESULT: WARNING
MEASURED VALUE(mΩ): 0.045
Alarms
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Changing the system settings
The EC-Series Analyzer supports multiple
languages and has various customizable
features. From the Main Menu, select Utilities >
System Settings to access these settings.
Advanced features
The EC-Series Analyzer is loaded with
additional features such as the advanced
voltmeter and oscilloscope. You can also connect the analyzer to your PC using our free
companion IBMS (Intelligent Battery Management System) software. To learn more about
these features, consult the user manual or visit www.globalei.com. We have created a series
of training videos designed to help you get up to speed with your analzyer.
Additional support
To request help or download documentations, visit support.globalei.com. To download our
companion software IBMS, visit www.globalei.com/software-ibms-downloads. For warranty
information, consult the document provided with your EC-Series Analyzer.
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
E-mail: [email protected]
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System Settings
TIME AND DATE
TEMPERATURE FORMAT
POWER MANAGEMENT
LANGUAGE
SOUND AND DISPLAY
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