Pite 3915 User manual

PITE 3915 Battery Tester
User Manual
P-141106-V1.8
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Catalogue
1. INTRODUCTION........................................................................................................................................ 3
1.1 SAFETY INFORMATION ............................................................................................................................. 3
1.2 OPERATING PRECAUTIONS ...................................................................................................................... 3
2. ABOUT PITE 3915..................................................................................................................................... 4
2.1ACCESSORIES......................................................................................................................................... 4
2.2APPLICATION........................................................................................................................................... 5
2.3 FEATURE ................................................................................................................................................ 5
2.4 TECHNICAL PARAMETER .......................................................................................................................... 6
3. OPERATION .............................................................................................................................................. 6
3.1 MEASUREMENT PREPARATION ................................................................................................................. 6
3.1.1 Main Unit Structure and Operation................................................................................................ 6
3.1.2 Wire Connection ............................................................................................................................ 7
3.1.3 Power On....................................................................................................................................... 7
3.1.4 About Reference Values................................................................................................................ 8
3.2 MEASUREMENT....................................................................................................................................... 9
3.2.1 Test for Single Cell......................................................................................................................... 9
3.2.2 Test for Battery String ...................................................................................................................11
3.3 DATA MANAGEMENT .............................................................................................................................. 13
3.4 SYSTEM MANAGEMENT ......................................................................................................................... 15
3.4.1 Instrument Calibration.................................................................................................................. 15
3.4.2 Time Setting................................................................................................................................. 16
3.4.3 System Update ............................................................................................................................ 17
3.4.4 Version Information...................................................................................................................... 17
4. PITE DATAVIEW SOFTWARE................................................................................................................. 17
4.1 SOFTWARE INSTALLATION/UNINSTALL..................................................................................................... 18
4.1.1 Software Installation..................................................................................................................... 18
4.1.2 Software uninstall......................................................................................................................... 19
4.2 SOFTWARE OPERATION ......................................................................................................................... 19
4.2.1 Import Data.................................................................................................................................. 19
4.2.2 View & Delete Data...................................................................................................................... 20
4.3 HELP.................................................................................................................................................... 24
4.4 HOT KEY .............................................................................................................................................. 25
5. SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE ............................................................................................................. 25
5.1 CLEANING............................................................................................................................................. 25
5.2 STORAGE ............................................................................................................................................. 25
5.3 BATTERY MAINTENANCE......................................................................................................................... 25
6. FAQ .......................................................................................................................................................... 26
7. APPENDIX ............................................................................................................................................... 26
8. ORDER INFORMATION .......................................................................................................................... 27

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1. INTRODUCTION
This Users Manual gives full information on how to use PITE 3915 Battery Tester (hereinafter called
“Tester”) safely and effectively. Please read the manual carefully so as to obtain maximal performance
of the Tester.
Warning: Read this manual completely before connecting and powering on the Tester to avoid
possible damage caused by improper use of this instrument.
1.1 Safety Information
For your protection, please read this safety information completely before operating the activator.
Carefully observe all warnings, precautions and instructions.
WARNING:Servicing described in this manual is to be done only by qualified personnel. To avoid
electric shock, do not service the instrument unless you are qualified to do so.
DANGER
Safety testing has been done on this instrument thoroughly
before shipment. However, mishandling during use could result
in injury or other bad consequences, as well as damage to the
instrument. Make sure that you understand the instructions and
precautions in the manual before use. W
e disclaim any
responsibility for accidents or injuries not resulted directly from
instrument defects.
Safety Symbols
Description of symbols used in this manual.
DANGER
Indicates correct operation to prevent an extreme hazard that
could result in seri
ous injury or other bad consequences to
users.
WARNING Indicates correct operation to prevent a significant hazard that
could result in serious injury or other bad consequences to
users.
CAUTION Indicates correct operation to prevent possible injury to users
or damage to the instrument.
NOTE
Indicates advisory items related to performance or correct
operation of the instrument.
1.2 Operating Precautions
Safety information
1) PITE 3915 is widely used in power utility, telecom machine room, industrial production
management and the alike for testing of resistance and voltage of standby batteries. It may
somehow be dangerous during operation. Only qualified technicians or specialized trained

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personnel are recommended to use it.
2) This device includes a LCD touch screen. Please avoid crashing, moisture, hard scratching or any
other operation that may damage the screen.
3) This device includes a rechargeable Lithium battery. Please charge it only with PITE’s battery
charger. The rechargeable batteries may get heat during charging. User should take care when
taking out batteries after charging. Disconnect the charging unit from the power supply when it is
not in use.
4) Do not try to uninstall the device by yourself. If necessary, please contact PITE for some helpful
assistance.
Disclaimer
PITE will not be liable to any accessories/product malfunction or damage, or any personal harm
caused by any misuse of product, illegal purpose of using this device or any other way not described in
this user manual.
2. ABOUT PITE 3915
PITE 3915 is a new generation of battery tester with touch-screen. It is strictly designed to evaluate
and maintain all stationary power systems including Uninterruptible Power System.
Via accurate testing of resistance and voltage, it gives an indication of battery capacity and technical
status. The measurement data can be read on the instrument display directly. And it can also be
uploaded to PC simply by using the USB drive. With the analyzing software, you could not only keep a
record of the testing result but also have detailed analyzing for the status of batteries in different
testing conditions.
2.1 Accessories
After receiving the instrument, make sure you have all the following parts.
Portable bag for convenient carrying and field testing.

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Detailed packing list as blow:
Name
Number
Name
Number
Portable bag 1 Testing clamp (pair) 1
Main unit 1 Power adaptor 1
USB converter
1
USB drive
1
User manual 1 Pin type probe(pair, Optional) 1
2.2 Application
PITE 3915 Battery Tester is widely used in the following areas:
♦Telecom: Central Office, data processing centers and Remote Sites
♦Power Utility: Switchgear, Power Station and Power Plant
♦Financial Institutions: Corporate Data Centers
♦Petrochemical: Process Control systems
♦Offshore platforms
♦Government: Local and regional
♦Tax and Revenue Processing Centers
♦Homeland Security, Schools,Army and Navy
♦Air force Facilities, Fire and Police Agencies
♦Hospital UPS system
♦Electrical vehicle suppliers
♦SLA battery manufactures
2.3 Feature
♦Wide test range: 5~6000Ah, compatible for single cell of 1.2V, 2V, 6V and 12V
♦Smart and portable hand-held device, rugged and easy-to-go
♦Colorful touch screen with optional operations of keyboard
♦Simultaneously test for voltage, resistance and estimated capacity of batteries
♦Online measurement, no need to remove battery and string from its system for testing, safe and
convenient
♦Fast testing for battery and string in seconds with testing data auto saving
♦Strong anti-interference in high current with stable and accurate performance
♦Testing frequency lower than10 Hz, effectively avoid interference from capacitive resistance of