Matsusada Precision ECD-BC Series User manual

Instruction Manual
F-RA-001-2R3
MODEL ECD-BC
ECD-BC-512ch
ECD-BC-1ch
(Ver 1.4.8)
BN: 214.9.037 *214.9.037* Rev. 3.5

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Table of Contents
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Table of Contents
Page
1 Introduction...........................................................................................................................1
Greeting................................................................................................................................................. 11-1
2 ECD-BC................................................................................................................................2
ECD-BC................................................................................................................................................. 22-1 Licensing Provisions of ECD-BC........................................................................................................... 32-2 Disclaimer of ECD-BC........................................................................................................................... 32-3
3 Setting up ECD-BC...............................................................................................................4
ECD-BC Operating Environment.......................................................................................................... 43-1
3-1-1 Windows System Setting Notes..................................................................................................... 5
Setting up Communication Environment............................................................................................... 53-2
3-2-1 Connecting a PC to ECD-ECPU Series Power Supplies Using USB Port.................................... 6
3-2-2 When RS-232C Port is Used With -LGmb Option ......................................................................... 6
3-2-3 When USB Port is Used With -LGmb Option................................................................................. 7
3-2-4 Setup of USB Driver Made by Matsusada Precision Inc............................................................... 8
3-2-5 Port Setting..................................................................................................................................... 8
Software Setup...................................................................................................................................... 93-3
3-3-1 Connecting the USB key (ECD-BC-512ch only)............................................................................ 9
3-3-2 Installing ECD-BC......................................................................................................................... 10
Other Setup......................................................................................................................................... 123-4
3-4-1 Recommended Commercially-available USB/RS-232C Conversion Cable................................ 12
3-4-2 Use of Temperature Chamber...................................................................................................... 12
4 Basic Concept of ECD-BC..................................................................................................13
Operation Procedure of ECD-BC........................................................................................................ 134-1 Window Constitution............................................................................................................................ 134-2 Group................................................................................................................................................... 134-3 Test Condition...................................................................................................................................... 144-4 Error of Test Condition......................................................................................................................... 144-5 Log Data.............................................................................................................................................. 154-6 Recording Interval of the Log Data..................................................................................................... 154-7
5 Starting ECD-BC.................................................................................................................16
Starting ECD-BC................................................................................................................................. 165-1
6 Creating and Editing Test Condition ...................................................................................17
Setting Test Conditions........................................................................................................................ 176-1 Setting Groups .................................................................................................................................... 176-2 Setting Communications..................................................................................................................... 186-3 Setting Temperature Chamber............................................................................................................ 186-4 Setting Protection................................................................................................................................ 196-5
6-5-1 Operation at Protection ................................................................................................................ 20
Other Setting....................................................................................................................................... 226-6

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Sequence Setting................................................................................................................................ 22
6-7
6-7-1 Creating Common Sequence Template....................................................................................... 24
6-7-2 Using Common Sequence Template............................................................................................ 25
Setting Each Sequence....................................................................................................................... 276-8
6-8-1 Charge.......................................................................................................................................... 27
6-8-2 Discharge ..................................................................................................................................... 31
6-8-3 Copying Sequences..................................................................................................................... 34
6-8-4 Sequence Example...................................................................................................................... 34
Saving Test Condition.......................................................................................................................... 356-9
7 Running Test.......................................................................................................................36
Loading Test Conditions...................................................................................................................... 36
7-1 Running Test........................................................................................................................................ 367-2
7-2-1 Group List..................................................................................................................................... 36
7-2-2 Each Group .................................................................................................................................. 37
Checking Data During Testing............................................................................................................. 397-3 Saving Log Data.................................................................................................................................. 407-4
7-4-1 Binary Format............................................................................................................................... 40
7-4-2 CSV Format.................................................................................................................................. 41
8 Checking Result Data .........................................................................................................42
Loading Log Data................................................................................................................................ 428-1 Checking Result Data.......................................................................................................................... 428-2
9 Help Screen........................................................................................................................44
10 Sampling Conditions.........................................................................................................45
Sampling Conditions......................................................................................................................... 4510-1 Specifications for Sampling Conditions............................................................................................. 4510-2
10-2-1 Sampling Conditions for Lithium-ion Batteries........................................................................... 45
10-2-2 Sampling Conditions for Nickel-metal Hydride Batteries........................................................... 47
10-2-3 Sampling Conditions for Lead-acid Batteries............................................................................. 49
11 Status and Error Messages...............................................................................................51
Status and Error Messages During Running Test............................................................................. 5111-1
11-1-1 Normal Status Messages ........................................................................................................... 52
11-1-2 Protection Messages.................................................................................................................. 52
11-1-3 Error Messages .......................................................................................................................... 53
11-1-4 Other Warning Messages........................................................................................................... 53
Error Message Window..................................................................................................................... 5411-2
12 Troubleshooting ................................................................................................................55
Troubleshooting................................................................................................................................. 5512-1 Inquiry................................................................................................................................................ 5712-2

1 Introduction
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1 Introduction
Greeting1-1
Thank you so much for purchasing our company's ECD-BC.
Our company makes assurance doubly sure on the quality management of products. To bring out the
performance sufficiently and use the product safely, handle the product properly following this document.
This document is created without loose ends, however, if you have any inquiries or become aware of
something omitted, of description, please take a moment to contact our company.

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2 ECD-BC
ECD-BC2-1
ECD-BC is a program for carrying out parameter setting, test execution, and data confirmation related to
battery charge-discharge test using a power supply included with ECD/ECPU series shown below.
Model
Max. rated voltage
Max. rated current
Max. rated power
ECD5-5
5V
5A
25W
ECD5-10
10A
50W
ECD8-0.5
8V
0.5A
4W
ECD8-1
1A
8W
ECD8-2
2A
16W
ECD8-3
3A
24W
ECD18-0.5
18V
0.5A
9W
ECD18-1
1A
18W
ECD18-2
2A
36W
ECD18-4
4A
72W
ECD18-6
6A
108W
ECD35-3
35V
3A
105W
ECPU5-40
5V
40A
200W
ECPU5-50
50A
250W
ECPU5-100
100A
500W
ECPU5-200
200A
1000W
ECPU5-250
250A
1250W
ECPU20-30
20V
30A
600W
ECPU30-40
30V
40A
1200W
ECPU60-20
60V
20A
1200W
There are two model names "ECD-BC-1ch" and "ECD-BC-512ch" in the ECD-BC.
"ECD-BC-1ch" is software attached to the charge/discharge power supply "ECD/ECPU series", it is
possible to control only one unit. (Up to Ver. 1.3.8, it was the model name "ECD-BC Evaluation Version".)
"ECD-BC-512ch" can control multiple units (up to 512 units) of charge/discharge power supply
"ECD/ECPU series". You must purchase separately for use.

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Licensing Provisions of ECD-BC2-2
When you use the software created by Matsusada Precision Inc. (hereafter, "First Party"), please agree to
the following provisions. If you do not agree to them, you have to delete this software from your PC
immediately.
1. This contract becomes effective when a customer starts using the product.
2. The copyright related to this software is possessed by First Party.
3. A customer can use this software only for a customer's job-related purpose by the customer only.
4. The software and the included document cannot be copied, modified, or quoted without obtaining a
written consent of First Party in advance.
5. First Party does not accept any responsibility on effect caused by use of this software by a customer.
If a loss is generated for a customer by using this software, the customer cannot seek damages from
First Party.
6. If a customer acts contrary to this provision or there is an important reason First Party cannot
continue this contract, First Party can release the licensing immediately.
7. First Party can change all specifications related to this software without prior notification. First Party
does not implement any guarantee related to this software.
Disclaimer of ECD-BC2-3
If a trouble or damage is generated in your PC main unit, peripheral equipment, or data by using this
software, our company does not accept any responsibility. Please understand this point before using this
software.

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3 Setting Up ECD-BC
ECD-BC Operating Environment3-1
OS
Windows 10(32/64bit), Windows 8.1(32/64bit), Windows 8(32/64bit),
Windows 7(32/64bit)
It needs to install Microsoft .Net Framework 4.0 or higher grade.
Language
English
CPU
Pentium4 or higher grade
RAM
1GB and larger
HDD
500MB and larger free space
Monitor
1024 768 pixels and higher resolution
USB port
1 port and larger (In case of ECD-512ch, connect USB key.)
Connection port
USB or RS-232C port
[Note]
(*1) Correct operation of this product is not guaranteed, even in the operating environment stated above.
(*2) We do not offer support for the operation of the ECD-BC program on Windows XP or VISTA
because Microsoft’s support for these operating systems has been terminated. We will not answer
any inquiry about the operation of ECD-BC on Windows XP or VISTA. (Please check the following
for ECD-BC version supported by Windows OS.)
[About ECD-BC version supported by Windows OS]
ECD-BC
Version
Windows XP
(32bit)
Windows VISTA
(32bit/64bit)
Windows 7
(32bit/64bit)
Windows 8, 8.1
(32bit/64bit)
Windows 10
(32bit/64bit)
1.0.34 - 1.1.9
○
1.1.10 –1.3.2
○
○
○
1.3.3 –1.3.5
○
○
○
○
1.3.6 –1.3.8
―
○
○
○
○
1.3.9 –1.3.10
―
―
○
○
○
1.3.9 –1.4.8
×
×
○
○
○
Legend ○:Support, ―:End of support, ×: No support

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3-1-1 Windows System Setting Notes
Pay attention to the following points regarding Windows system setting in order to use ECD-BC
stably.
Set the power saving mode and screen saver of Windows to OFF. If Windows goes to
sleep or hibernate, communications may stop.
Set the enlarged display setting of the monitor to 100%. With settings other than 100%,
ECD-BC may not be displayed correctly.
When starting ECD-BC, avoid using with other applications. Also, disable Task
Scheduler.
Operation of ECD-BC may be disturbed depending on compatibility of anti - virus software
and Windows security status.
Operation of ECD-BC may be disturbed due to system update etc.
Therefore, make sure to create restore points when updating the system. If an error
occurs in the operation of the ECD-BC after the update, restore the system and return
Windows to the state where the ECD-BC could be used.
Setting up Communication Environment3-2
By option and communication adapter to be used, it depends on the setup of the device driver.
The following table as a reference performs the setup that is suitable for communication environment to
use ECD-BC.
Interface option
Interface of
power supply
Communication
adapter
Interface of PC
How to setup
None
USB
-
USB
3-2-1
-LGmb
Modular
connector
GP-MET2-9
RS-232C
3-2-2
GP-MET2-9
&
USB/RS-232C
conversion cable (*3)
USB
3-2-3
US-32m
[Note]
(*3) Prepare a marketed USB-RS-232C conversion cable. Refer to [3-4-1 Recommended
Commercially-available USB/RS-232C Conversion Cable] for the recommended products.
(*4) There are some cases that it does not operate correctly depending on the ROM version installed our
product concerned. We recommend purchase software and hardware at the same time.
(*5) Do not cut the power supply of any hardware or PC, or pull out the plug of the communication cable
during communication with the hardware.

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3-2-1 Connecting a PC to ECD-ECPU Series Power Supplies Using USB Port
(1) Connect the PC to the power supply using a USB cable.
(2) Set up the Matsusada Precision USB driver.
(Refer to [3-2-4 Setup of USB Driver Made by Matsusada Precision Inc.].)
(3) Set the communication protocol for “Virtual COM port”. (Refer to [3-2-5 Port Setting].)
3-2-2 When RS-232C Port is Used With -LGmb Option
(1) Attach a GP-MET2-9 to the RS-232C port of the PC.
(2) Connect the GP-MET2-9 to the power supply using a modular cable.
(3) Set the communication protocol for the RS-232C port. (Refer to [3-2-5 Port Setting].)
USB port
Instruments
USB port
RS-232C port
GP-MET2-9
Instruments
Modular cable connection port

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3-2-3 When USB Port is Used With -LGmb Option
If the PC is not equipped with an RS-232C port, it is necessary to set the USB port as a virtual COM
port.
There are 2 methods.
Using GP-MET2-9 and USB-RS-232C conversion cable
Using US-32m as communication adapter
(A) "Using GP-MET2-9 and USB-RS-232C conversion cable"
(1) Connect USB port of PC and GP-MET2-9 with USB/RS-232C conversion cable.
(2) Setup the device driver of the USB-RS-232C conversion cable.
(Refer to the instruction manual supplied with the USB/RS-232C conversion cable.)
(3) Connect the GP-MET2-9 to the power supply using a modular cable.
(4) Set the communication protocol for “Virtual COM port”. (Refer to [3-2-5 Port Setting].)
(B) "Using US-32m as communication adapter"
(1) Connect USB port of PC to US-32m.
(2) Setup the USB driver made by Matsusada Precision Inc. to connect US-32m.
(Refer to [3-2-4 Setup of USB Driver Made by Matsusada Precision Inc.].)
(3) Connect the US-32m to the power supply using a modular cable.
(4) Set the communication protocol for “Virtual COM port”. (Refer to [3-2-5 Port Setting].)
USB port
Modular cable connection port
Instruments
US-32m
USB/RS-232C conversion cable
Modular cable connection port
Instruments
GP-MET2-9

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3-2-4 Setup of USB Driver Made by Matsusada Precision Inc.
For ECD/ECPU standards or when using US-32m for communication adapter, it is necessary to set
up the USB driver made by Matsusada Precision Inc.
Install the USB driver according to the USB driver instruction manual
"USBDriverInstallationGuideR*.*_en.pdf" included in the CD-COM and confirm that each device is
recognized as a virtual COM port.
(When using ECD-BC, please use "Virtual COM port version" of USB driver.)
3-2-5 Port Setting
At the connection, pay attention to the following points. If these items are not set properly, ECD-BC
may not operate.
Specify UNIT numbers from #0.
Set the communication parameters of COM port as shown below.
Communication speed
9600bps
Stop bit
1bit
Data length
8bit
Parity
none
Documents
Drivers
Sample Programs
CD-ROM (ECD-BC)
ECD-BC
Sentinel_LDK_Run-time_setup
USBDriver_SamplePrograms
USB Driver Operation Manual
USB Driver
(Caution) Only ECD-BC-512ch recorded

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Software Setup3-3
Install the ECD-BC program on the PC as follows:
3-3-1 Connecting the USB key (ECD-BC-512ch only)
The ECD-BC-512ch is supplied with a USB key. It is necessary to connect the USB key to the PC if
you want to test batteries using multiple power supplies. The USB key's red LED comes on when the
device has been recognized by the PC.
(*) The following procedure is not required when using ECD-BC version 1.4.0 or
higher.
To use the supplied USB key with an earlier version of the ECD-BC, it is necessary to install a
device driver that supports such a USB key.
(1) Insert the CD-ROM of ECD-BC.
(2) Execute HASPUserSetup.exe in [Sentinel_LDK_Run-time_setup] folder.
(3) Promote the installation following the displayed instructions.

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3-3-2 Installing ECD-BC
The installation procedure differs by OS or PC environment. Proceed with the installation according to
the details displayed by the installer.
(1) Insert the CD-ROM of ECD-BC.
(2) Execute setup.exe in [ECD-BC] folder.
(3) (When necessary component is not installed) Install the necessary component(s) according to the
detail displayed.
For Windows 10, 8.1 and 8
.NET Framework 4.5 or 4.6 is preinstalled. If you uninstalled the component, please install it.
For Windows 7
.NET Framework 4.0 must be installed.

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(4) Proceed with ECD-BC installation according to the instruction displayed.
[Note]
(*6) Take a backup of the program and data when re-installation or version upgrade. Weshall not
take any responsibility of whatsoever in case of trouble or damage occurred on the data, during
the re-installation or version upgrade.

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Other Setup3-4
This section explains the use of devices other than those supplied by Matsusada Precision Inc.
3-4-1 Recommended Commercially-available USB/RS-232C Conversion Cable
USB-RS-232C conversion cables for which operation has been checked are shown below.
(The operation is not guaranteed)
- BSUSRC06, SRC06USB made by Buffalo Inc.
- USB-CVRS9(*7) made by Sanwa Supply Inc.
- REX-USB60F made by RATOC Systems Inc.
- USB-RSAQ6R, USB-RSAQ5R made by I-O Data Device Inc.
- USB-013 made by Human Data LTD Inc.
[Note]
(*7) Did not function normally for a part of notebooks
3-4-2 Use of Temperature Chamber
If a temperature chamber by Espec Inc. is used, your PC requires the setup for the communicating
function with a temperature chamber.
Refer to the instruction manual of the temperature chamber, set the communication parameters as
shown below.
Address
1
Transfer mode
NORMAL
Communication speed
9600bps
Stop bit
1bit
Data bit
8bit
Parity
None
Terminal character
CR+LF

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4 Basic Concept of ECD-BC
Operation Procedure of ECD-BC4-1
ECD-BC provides three procedures as follows.
(1) Edit the test condition
(2) Run the test
(3) Check the test data
The windows of ECD-BC are individually available according to the procedures.
Window Constitution4-2
ECD-BC consists of the following five windows.
File window
The test condition is opened and saved. The log data is opened and saved.
Edit window
The test condition of the sequence is edit in Procedure (1) above.
Run window
The test condition edited at “Edit window”is run in Procedure (2).
Data window
The result data at “Run window”is browsed in Procedure (3).
Help window
Its manual and version are browsed.
Group4-3
"ECD-BC-512ch" can operate some power supplies all together. The minimum unit to operate all together
is called “group”in ECD-BC.
The specification of “Group”is shown below.
The operation for each group can be individually set according to the groups.
Up to 16 groups can be set.
(ECD-BC-1ch can be set one group only.)
Up to 32 power supplies can be connected at one group.
(ECD-BC-1ch can be connected one power supply only in each group.)
Some communication ports can be selected at one group.
(ECD-BC-1ch can’t be selected some communication ports in each group.)
The test condition of 16 groups can be saved together.
The log data of 16 groups can be saved together.

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Test Condition4-4
The test condition has a tree structure combining the following 16-group conditions.
(1) Test Condition
The test condition name and the number of groups are set.
(2) Group n [n = 1 to 16]
The operation of this group is set.
(3) Instruments Setting
The connection of ECD/ECPU operated in this group is set.
And, in case of sequence operation, the protection of
ECD/ECPU is set.
(4) Temperature chamber
The temperature chamber operated in this group is set.
(5) Protect setting
The protection of ECD/ECPU operated in this group is set.
(6) Other setting
The condition for life judgment is set.
(7) Sequence
The number of sequences in this group is set.
And, the record method of the data is set.
(8) Sequence n [n = 1 to 16]
The detail of each sequence is set.
Error of Test Condition4-5
An item with (!) mark shown in the figure below is a necessary item or treated as an input error. If you
place a mouse cursor on (!) mark, a ward of caution is displayed. Input the item according to this content.

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Log Data4-6
Log data can also be accessed via a tree-structured directory system, the same as when you access the
test conditions. Log data are generated for each of the 16 groups.
Recording Interval of the Log Data4-7
ECD-BC is selected from “Delta time”, “Delta voltage”and “Delta current”as recording interval.
Delta time (s)
Set the time interval for logging. The minimum value that can be set is 0.1 seconds per unit.*
If the time interval is short, the amount of data becomes very large (if the required time of the
sequence is 1 hour and the delta time is 0.1 seconds, the data count becomes 36,000). Set the
delta time considering required time of sequence and data count.
Example of settable shortest time 1 unit 0.1 seconds
2 units 0.2 seconds
4 units 0.4 seconds
5 units 0.5 seconds
9 units 0.9 seconds
Delta voltage (V)
If the voltage changes beyond the setting range for more than 0.1 seconds, the change will be
recorded as log data.
Delta current (A)
If the current changes beyond the setting range for more than 0.1 seconds, the change will be
recorded as log data.
*“The time that can be set per unit is 0.1 seconds.”is not a security value.
The time required for communication with each individual unit may exceed the timeout setting,
depending on the model, the operating environment or the status of the connection. Therefore,
even if the delta time is set to the shortest interval, the log data might not be updated at that
time interval, or the same log data obtained in the most recent event might be recorded again.
If this is the case, it will be necessary to change the delta time accordingly.

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5 Starting ECD-BC
Starting ECD-BC5-1
If the install is completed, the icon shown on the right side is displayed on the desktop.
Double-clicking on the icon activates ECD-BC and the file screen is displayed.
On the file screen, a test condition can be created, opened, saved, and the test result,
the log data can be saved and opened.
"New Test Condition"
A test condition is newly created. On the edit screen, all condition items are set to default
status.
"Open Test Condition"
An existing test condition is opened. The edit screen is set to the selected condition status.
The selected test condition can be executed on the execution screen.
"Save Test Condition / Save as Test Condition"
A created test condition is saved.
"Save Log Data"
The test result, log data is saved in XML format. For details, refer to [7-4 Saving Log Data].
"Export Csv Log Data"
The test result, log data is saved in CSV format.
"Open Log Data"
The log data that has been tested is opened. The opened result can be browsed on the
data screen.
"End"
ECD-BC is quitted.