WEST MOUNTAIN RADIO CBA-Computerised Battery Analyzer
This is far more than a simple battery voltage tester,with such a wide variety of battery sizes and types in use by modellers today,and with any chemistry make up and provided they are below a massive 48 volts then this unit will perform sophisticated scientific tests of these batteries.
The unit is perfectly capable of much higher test rates than any other tester on the market today up to 40 amps or 150 watts,whichever is the higher.It also functions just as well with great accuracy below 3 amps and at small currents so is ideal for small batteries as well.
While testing the total amount of energy stored in a battery ie capacity in amp hours,combined with the excellent software supplied can graphically display and saved and printed for comparison at a later stage,you can even do multiple tests of the same battery and information overlaid for study.Batteries can be suitably labelled,numbered and their respective life monitored.
The CBA will even test the temperature of a battery with the use of an optional external temperature probe with the safety of an automatic temperature cut off control.One unique feature for such a small unit is a built in cooling fan which kicks in during the battery test,the fan is so quiet that it can hardly be heard.
The unit features an integrated plug and play USB interface direct to the computer or lap top.The software supplied loaded well and is straightforward to use with a top level display,it provides automated sensing of the cell count,a safety check of the test rate and most importantly recommends a safe minimum discharge for the batteries that you are testing.No longer do you need to work in the dark with your valuable batteries,you will continue to learn important and valuable information about the batteries in your inventory.
To use the equipment is simplicity itself,once the software is opened and the battery connected the following procedure is undertaken-A green LED comes on the CBA and the software legend displays ‘stopped’ to get started a test name is placed in the top left hand window,each test can be easily saved for later comparison between different batteries,next the battery make up chemistry is added ie nicad,nimh,lipo etc,the battery can be connected at this stage,once the green start button has been pressed then the graph will start to appear and auto scale,all reading windows then change from green to red,the red LED comes on and the green word ‘stopped’ changes to red which denotes running and the fan gets going.The current display then comes up to the test level,and the wattage will be displayed and the amp hours will build up as the graph traces the path.The test continues until the test cut off point is reached,the program displays ‘test complete’ and everything returns to the stopped condition.At this stage the battery can be carefully dis-connected,you can then go to the file menu and save the results,or if you wish make a coloured printout.
Further consecutive tests can be made by placing in another test number in the left hand window and the above steps simply repeated.
The great thing also about the CBA is its compactness and portability,take your lap top with you to the flying field or boating lake and take the guesswork out of your valuable batteries,coupled with a set of interchangeable power leads or adapters this unit will prove an invaluable part of your toolkit.
Mention must be made of the first class instructions and a useful glossary of terms for beginners.
I have no hestitation in recommending this useful and versatile unit,once you have used it then you really will begin to wonder how on earth that you did without it !
The compact CBA battery tester wired up,utilises USB connection on your computer.
This is far more than a simple battery voltage tester,with such a wide variety of battery sizes and types in use by modellers today,and with any chemistry make up and provided they are below a massive 48 volts then this unit will perform sophisticated scientific tests of these batteries.
The unit is perfectly capable of much higher test rates than any other tester on the market today up to 40 amps or 150 watts,whichever is the higher.It also functions just as well with great accuracy below 3 amps and at small currents so is ideal for small batteries as well.
While testing the total amount of energy stored in a battery ie capacity in amp hours,combined with the excellent software supplied can graphically display and saved and printed for comparison at a later stage,you can even do multiple tests of the same battery and information overlaid for study.Batteries can be suitably labelled,numbered and their respective life monitored.
The CBA will even test the temperature of a battery with the use of an optional external temperature probe with the safety of an automatic temperature cut off control.One unique feature for such a small unit is a built in cooling fan which kicks in during the battery test,the fan is so quiet that it can hardly be heard.
The unit features an integrated plug and play USB interface direct to the computer or lap top.The software supplied loaded well and is straightforward to use with a top level display,it provides automated sensing of the cell count,a safety check of the test rate and most importantly recommends a safe minimum discharge for the batteries that you are testing.No longer do you need to work in the dark with your valuable batteries,you will continue to learn important and valuable information about the batteries in your inventory.
To use the equipment is simplicity itself,once the software is opened and the battery connected the following procedure is undertaken-A green LED comes on the CBA and the software legend displays ‘stopped’ to get started a test name is placed in the top left hand window,each test can be easily saved for later comparison between different batteries,next the battery make up chemistry is added ie nicad,nimh,lipo etc,the battery can be connected at this stage,once the green start button has been pressed then the graph will start to appear and auto scale,all reading windows then change from green to red,the red LED comes on and the green word ‘stopped’ changes to red which denotes running and the fan gets going.The current display then comes up to the test level,and the wattage will be displayed and the amp hours will build up as the graph traces the path.The test continues until the test cut off point is reached,the program displays ‘test complete’ and everything returns to the stopped condition.At this stage the battery can be carefully dis-connected,you can then go to the file menu and save the results,or if you wish make a coloured printout.
Further consecutive tests can be made by placing in another test number in the left hand window and the above steps simply repeated.
The great thing also about the CBA is its compactness and portability,take your lap top with you to the flying field or boating lake and take the guesswork out of your valuable batteries,coupled with a set of interchangeable power leads or adapters this unit will prove an invaluable part of your toolkit.
Mention must be made of the first class instructions and a useful glossary of terms for beginners.
I have no hestitation in recommending this useful and versatile unit,once you have used it then you really will begin to wonder how on earth that you did without it !
The compact CBA battery tester wired up,utilises USB connection on your computer.
• Easy to use and foolproof.
• Perform tests like a pro!
• Analyze exact battery characteristics.
• Match cells or pick the best pack.
• Check for battery ageing.
• Cycle and condition batteries.
• Test at up to 150 watts or 40 Amps.
Plug and Play high speed USB interface, with easy to use and intuitive Windows software supplied on CD ROM.
Scientifically analyzes battery performance with a TRUE CONSTANT CURRENT LOAD capacity test that is graphically displayed.
Perform tests quickly in real world load conditions, up to 150 watts or 40 amps!
High voltage testing at up to 48 volts; the equivalent of 1 to 38 NiCad or NiMh cells.
Save, display and print battery test graphs and battery labels.
Measures and displays voltage, current, amp-hrs, watts and temperature.
Easy overlay comparisons of multiple graphs may be displayed saved and recalled.
Test any type of battery: NiCad, NiMH, Lead Acid, Li Ion, Li Poly, Alkaline, Carbon Zinc, Mercury etc; from coin cell to automotive or larger.
Accurate measurement with up to 12 bit resolution. Auto selection of two current and three voltage ranges.
More information on the product can be found here http://www.aurorra.co.uk/cgi-bin/tro...=showprod_CBA2
Price is £85.00 +VAT
• Perform tests like a pro!
• Analyze exact battery characteristics.
• Match cells or pick the best pack.
• Check for battery ageing.
• Cycle and condition batteries.
• Test at up to 150 watts or 40 Amps.
Plug and Play high speed USB interface, with easy to use and intuitive Windows software supplied on CD ROM.
Scientifically analyzes battery performance with a TRUE CONSTANT CURRENT LOAD capacity test that is graphically displayed.
Perform tests quickly in real world load conditions, up to 150 watts or 40 amps!
High voltage testing at up to 48 volts; the equivalent of 1 to 38 NiCad or NiMh cells.
Save, display and print battery test graphs and battery labels.
Measures and displays voltage, current, amp-hrs, watts and temperature.
Easy overlay comparisons of multiple graphs may be displayed saved and recalled.
Test any type of battery: NiCad, NiMH, Lead Acid, Li Ion, Li Poly, Alkaline, Carbon Zinc, Mercury etc; from coin cell to automotive or larger.
Accurate measurement with up to 12 bit resolution. Auto selection of two current and three voltage ranges.
More information on the product can be found here http://www.aurorra.co.uk/cgi-bin/tro...=showprod_CBA2
Price is £85.00 +VAT
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