Megger BITE5 User manual

BITE5
Battery tester
USER MANUAL

The information presented in this manual is believed to be adequate for the intended use of the product. If the product
or its individual instruments are used for purposes other than those specified herein, confirmation of their validity
and suitability must be obtained from Megger. Refer to the warranty information below. Specifications are subject to
change without notice.
WARRANTY
Products supplied by Megger are warranted against defects in material and workmanship for a period of 1 years
following shipment. The warranty is void in the event of abuse (failure to follow recommended operating procedures)
or failure by the customer to perform specific maintenance as indicated in this manual.
Valley Forge Corporate Center
2621 Van Buren Ave
Norristown, PA 19403-2329
610-676-8500 (Telephone)
610-676-8610 (Fax)
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Table of contents
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Contents
Introduction.............................................................................................................................. 5
Purpose of manual ................................................................................................................... 5
Audience.................................................................................................................................... 5
Items received............................................................................................................................ 6
Warning and safety precautions............................................................................................. 8
Technical specifications ............................................................................................................ 9
Connections and controls ........................................................................................................ 11
Zero adjust................................................................................................................................. 11
Configuration of BITE5 ............................................................................................................ 12
Configuration of string ............................................................................................................ 14
Performing an impedance test ............................................................................................... 16
Performing an impedance test on a battery string. ............................................................ 18
Measuring and recording solar cell voltages and currents.................................................. 21
Measuring and battery string voltages and currents........................................................... 24
Performing a discharge test .................................................................................................... 27
Performing an impedance and discharge test (special testing).......................................... 30
Trending recorded data ........................................................................................................... 33
Trending recorded impedance data....................................................................................... 33
Trending recorded VA discharge data ................................................................................... 36
Trending recorded impedance - discharge data................................................................... 40
Viewing a record....................................................................................................................... 44
Viewing meter impedance records......................................................................................... 44
Viewing string impedance records ......................................................................................... 45

Viewing discharge impedance string records ...................................................................... 46
Viewing meter VA records....................................................................................................... 47
Viewing Discharge VA String Records.................................................................................... 49
Deleting recorded data............................................................................................................ 51
Deleting meter impedance data............................................................................................. 51
Deleting discharge impedance string data ........................................................................... 52
Deleting meter VA data .......................................................................................................... 54
Deleting string VA data .......................................................................................................... 55
Deleting discharge VA string data ......................................................................................... 56
Deleting a string configurations............................................................................................. 58
Saving a screen snapshot ......................................................................................................... 59
Accessories ................................................................................................................................. 60
Maintenance ............................................................................................................................. 61
Sales and manufacturing sites................................................................................................. 63
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Introduction
Thank you for your purchase of the Megger BITE5 Battery Tester. Be assured that your unit has been designed with
emphasis on reliability, simplicity, and ease of use. It will provide you with the information you need to reliably test
batteries.
Purpose of this manual
This document is the operator manual for the Megger BITE5 Battery Tester. It provides a description of the operation of
the unit as well as operating instructions. Read this manual before installing or using the equipment. Special emphasis
should be placed on all safety discussions.
Audience
This manual is written for technical personnel who are familiar with the various measurements performed by volt
meters and current meters and have a general understanding of their use and operation. Such personnel should also be
thoroughly familiar with the hazards associated with the use of this equipment and should have received proper safety
training.
If you find any discrepancies in the BITE5 or have any comments, please send them to Megger via fax, e-mail, or phone.
Megger
Valley Forge Corporate Center
2621 Van Buren Avenue
Norristown, PA, 19403
Attn: Customer Service
Fax: [phone]
E-mail: [e-mail]
For Technical Support, please consult the Megger Web Site at www.megger.com for the local distributor near you.
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Introduction

Items received
Qty Description Image
1 BITE5 Battery Tester
1 Duplex Probes
1 Voltage Leads
1 Charger
1 Micro SD Card
1 Micro SD Card Reader
1 Mini USB Cable
1 Neck Strap
1 Zero Bar
1 Stylus
Optional AC/DC CT
Optional PC Bluetooth Dongle
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Items received

Optional 11.75 mm (¼”) Tip Concentric Probes
Optional 25.4 mm (1”) Tip Concentric Probes
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Safety
Warnings and safety precautions
WARNING!
Death, serious injury, or fire hazard could result from improper use/installation of this instrument. Read
and understand this manual before installing this instrument.
Installation of this instrument MUST be performed in compliance with the National Electric Code and any additional
safety requirements applicable to your installation.
Installation, operation, and maintenance of this instrument MUST be performed by qualified personnel only. The
National Electrical Code defines a qualified person as one familiar with the construction and operation of the
equipment and the hazards involved.
Safety Precautions
The following safety precautions MUST be taken whenever the instrument is installed:
Wear safety glasses and insulated gloves when making connections to power circuits
Hands, shoes, floor/ground must be dry when making any connection to a powered line
These warnings and safety precautions are to be used where appropriate when following instructions in this manual.
CAUTION!
The equipment could be impaired from improper use. Read the complete manual before use.
WARNING!
The equipment should not be used while its battery door is removed or if there is any visible damage
to the case or if the hardware holding the unit together has been loosened.
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Technical Specificaions
Power supply
AC charging adapter Input 100 – 240 V AC (50/60 Hz)Output 12 V DC at 2.5
A
Battery pack Li-Ion rechargeable pack > 5.4 Ah
Voltage rating 7.4V
Charge time 4 hrs
Battery life > 8 hrs
300 charge/discharge cycles
Mechanical specifications
Dimensions 240 x 160 x 65 mm
9.45” x 6.30” x 2.56”
Weight 0.9kg
1.98lbs
Shock and vibration EN61010-1
Ingress/protection IP54
EN60529
Electric IP2X terminal
Operating specifications
Operating temperature 0 ~50 °C
32~122 °F
Storage temperature -20 ~50 °C
-4~122 °F
Charging temperature 10 ~40 °C
50~104 °F
Altitude Operational 0 ~ 2000 m
Non-operational 0 ~ 10 000 m
Relative humidity 10 ~ 85 % NC
Safety specifications
CAT rating 500V CAT III, Pollution Degree 2
Standards IEC61010-1:2010 (3rd Ed)
EN61010-1:2010 (3rd Ed)
IEN61326-1:2013
EN55011/A1:2010 (Class A)
EN61000-3-2:2014
EN61000-3-3:2013
Markings Double Insulated
CE
UKCA
Record capacity
Memory 8 M Flash Storage
Impedance record Max 1000 records
VA record Max 512 records
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Electrical specifications
Internal impedance
Range Resolution Accuracy
3 mΩ 1 μΩ +/- 1 % of reading +/- 10 digits
30 mΩ 10 μΩ +/- 0.8 % of reading +/- 10 digits
300 mΩ 100 μΩ
3 Ω 1 mΩ
30 Ω 10 mΩ
300 Ω 100 mΩ
Voltage DC/AC
Range Resolution Accuracy
5 V DC 0.00 1 V +/- 0.5 % of reading +/- 5 digits
50 V DC 0.0 1 V
500 V DC 0.1 V
1000 V DC 1 V
5 V AC .001 V +/- 0.75 % of reading +/- 5 digits
(40 Hz – 100 Hz)
50 V AC 0.01 V
500 V AC 0.1 V
600 V AC 1 V
Current DC/AC
Range Resolution Accuracy
4 A DC 0.001 A +/- 0.5 % of reading +/- 5 digits +
(CT Tolerance)
40 A DC 0.01 A
400 A DC 0.1 A
1000 A DC 1 A
4 A AC 0.001 A +/- 0.75 % of reading +/-10 digits +
(CT Tolerance)
40 A AC 0.01 A
400 A AC 0.1 A
1000 A AC 1 A
Temperature
Range Resolution Accuracy
10 °C ~ 100 °C
50 °F ~ 212 °F 0.1 °C +/-1 °C +/- 2 digits
Ripple Voltage
Range Resolution Accuracy
0 - 5 V 0.001 V +/- 0.5 % of reading +/- 10 digits (40
Hz – 10 KHz)
Accuracy specifications assume an ambient temperature of 18 °C to 28 °C, stable within +/-1 °C and a warm-up time
of 30 minutes.
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