BA6010, BA6011 Battery Analyzer User Manual
Safety Summary The following safety precautions apply to both operating and maintenance personnel and must be followed during all phases of operation, service, and repair of this instrument. Before applying power to this instrument: • Read and understand the safety and operational information in this manual. • Apply all the listed safety precautions. • Verify that the voltage selector at the line power cord input is set to the correct line voltage.
iii Do not use this instrument in an electrical environment with a higher category rating than what is specified in this manual for this instrument. You must ensure that each accessory you use with this instrument has a category rating equal to or higher than the instrument’s category rating to maintain the instrument’s category rating. Failure to do so will lower the category rating of the measuring system.
iv • In air temperatures exceeding the specified operating temperatures. • In atmospheric pressures outside the specified altitude limits or where the surrounding gas is not air. • In environments with restricted cooling air flow, even if the air temperatures are within specifications. • In direct sunlight. This instrument is intended to be used in an indoor pollution degree 2 environment. The operating temperature range is 0◦ C to 40◦ C and 20% to 80% relative humidity, with no condensation allowed.
v known-operating voltage sources and test for both DC and AC voltages. Do not attempt any service or adjustment unless another person capable of rendering first aid and resuscitation is present. Do not insert any object into an instrument’s ventilation openings or other openings. Hazardous voltages may be present in unexpected locations in circuitry being tested when a fault condition in the circuit exists.
vi CE Declaration of Conformity Safety testing has been performed on submitted samples and found in compliance with the council LVD directive 2014/35/EU.
vii Safety Symbols DANGER indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury. WARNING indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury CAUTION indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in minor or moderate injury A Caution. Refer to the text near the symbol. Electric Shock hazard Alternating current (AC) Chassis ground Earth ground On (Power).
Contents Contents 1 Product Overview 1.1 Package Contents 1.2 Front Panel . . . . 1.3 Rear Panel . . . . 1.4 Display . . . . . . viii . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
ix CONTENTS 3.10 Trace Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.10.1 Trace Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.10.2 Trace Display Tools . . . . . . . . . 3.10.3 Start a Trace . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.11 Statistical Measurement . . . . . . . . . . 3.11.1 Statistical Measurement Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Chapter 1 Product Overview The B&K Precision models 6010 and 6011 battery analyzers enable far better accuracy than previous offerings. With the BA6011 featuring an input range up to 300V, measurement of a greater range of battery configurations is possible. Features: • Best accuracy 0.
2 CHAPTER 1. PRODUCT OVERVIEW 1.2 Front Panel Figure 1.1: Front Panel Power On/Off Switch USB Host Port For storing/recalling setups, measurements and screen capturing. Function Keys Corresponds to on-screen menu items Lock, Copy, Reset, Trig Keys LCUR, LPOT, HPOT, HCUR Input Terminals Note: LCUR center pin is connected to ground. Numeric Keypad Positive/Negative sign and backspace button.
3 CHAPTER 1. PRODUCT OVERVIEW 1.3 Rear Panel Figure 1.
4 CHAPTER 1. PRODUCT OVERVIEW 1.4 Display Figure 1.3: Front Panel Menu Title Indicates the current menu display. File Menu Soft Menu Displays soft menu options relevant to current display. Tools Menu Select to enter the tool menu relevant to the current menu. Measurement Display Displays additional measurement readings. External USB Disk Indicator Primary/Secondary Measurement Display Displays the primary and secondary measurements of the selected functions.
Chapter 2 Getting Started Before connecting and powering up the instrument, thoroughly review the instructions and information in this chapter. 2.
6 CHAPTER 2. GETTING STARTED 2.2 Fuse Requirements An AC input fuse is necessary when powering the instrument. The fuse is located at the back of the instrument. If the fuse needs to be replaced, ensure the AC input power cord is disconnected from the instrument prior to replacement. Refer to Table 2.1 for fuse requirements. Before replacing fuse, disconnect the AC power cord first to prevent electric shock. Only use same rating of the fuse. Using a different fuse may damage the instrument.
7 CHAPTER 2. GETTING STARTED Figure 2.
8 CHAPTER 2. GETTING STARTED 2.3 Preliminary Check 1. Verify AC Input Voltage Verify and check to make sure proper AC voltages are available to power the instrument. The AC voltage range must meet the acceptable specification as explained in section 2.1. 2. Connect Power Connect AC power cord to the AC receptacle in the rear panel. The power button on the front panel should illuminate red. Press the power button to turn ON the instrument.
9 CHAPTER 2. GETTING STARTED Figure 2.
Chapter 3 Operation There are two main menu groups: “Display” and “Setup”. Each menu may include File and/or too Display Menu - Accessible by pressing the button. MEAS DISP Section 3.7 BIN DISP Section 3.9 TRACE DISP Section 3.10 STATIS DISP Section 3.11 Setup Menu - Accessible by pressing the button. MEAS SETUP Section 3.8 BIN SETUP Section 3.9.5 TRACE SETUP Section 3.10.1 STATIS SETUP Section 3.11 File Menu menus. Tools Menu Accessible by using the arrow keys to select [FILE] on-screen.
11 CHAPTER 3. OPERATION 3.1.2 Screen Capture The display screen may be captured and saved as a .GIF file to an external USB flash drive. 1. Insert a USB flash drive into the front USB host port and wait for the USB icon right corner of the screen. to appear in the upper 2. Press the button. A message prompt will say “Screen Copy . . . ”. 3. Wait until the message says “Copy completed.” and disappears. The screenshot will be saved into the USB subfolder /PIC. 3.1.
12 CHAPTER 3. OPERATION Figure 3.2: Entering A Numeric Value 3.2.1 Numeric Notations When entering a parameter using the numeric keypad entry is completed by selecting the units from the on-screen soft-keys as shown in Figure 3.3. Some parameters have fewer unit options than others. The list of all options and their descriptions is as follows: x1 Denotes x1 unit prefix of the entered value. u Denotes micro (x10−6 ) unit prefix of the entered value.
13 CHAPTER 3. OPERATION INCR++ Coarse adjustment - Increments the selected numeric value by the hundreds digit (i.e. 100 will increase to 200) INCR+ Fine adjustment - Increments the selected numeric value by the tens digit (i.e. 10 will increase to 20) or by the ones digit (i.e. 10 will increase to 11) depending on the selected parameter. DECR- - Coarse adjustment - Decrements the selected numeric value by the hundreds digit (i.e.
14 CHAPTER 3. OPERATION Figure 3.5: Clear Values Figure 3.6: System Menu keys to select each.
15 CHAPTER 3. OPERATION Parameter On-screen Label Description Options Key Sound Key Sound Enables/disables the beep sound after any button press. Options: OFF, ON Remote Interface Bus Mode Selects the remote interface to use for remote communication. See Section 5.1 for detailed operation instructions. Options: RS232, GPIB, USBTMC, USBCDC Language Language Changes the language display.
16 CHAPTER 3. OPERATION 3.3.2 Default Settings Tables 3.4,3.5,3.6,3.7 list the default instrument settings. Parameter Default Value FUNC R-V SPEED MED TRIG INT DELAY 0 ms Vm ON DEV_A OFF DEV_B OFF RNG_V AUTO RNG_R AUTO AVG 1 LINE 60 Hz Im ON REF_A 0 REF_B 0 Parameter Default Value Mode ABS COMPA ON COMPB ON NOMA 0 NOMB 0 HIGHA (all bins) 0 LOWA (all bins) 0 HIGHB (all bins) 0 LOWB (all bins) 0 Table 3.5: BIN Setup default settings Table 3.
17 CHAPTER 3. OPERATION 4. Wait for a few seconds. 5. When finished, the display shows “Short completed” message briefly. 6. To apply the short compensation to the measurements, select SHORT ON from the soft menu. Figure 3.8: Zeroing the kelvin clip leads Incorrectly performing the short correction will introduce meaurement offsets and reduce accuracy. 3.
18 CHAPTER 3. OPERATION Example Resistance Accuracy 60mΩ (3.6) 60 ± [60mΩ ∗ 0.006 + (0.003 ∗ 300mΩ)] (3.7) 60 ± (.36 + .9) (3.8) Z= Zrange = = 60 ± 1.26mΩ = Accuracy = 3.5.2 1.26 60 ∗ 100% ≈ ±2.1% (3.9) (3.10) Quality and Dissipation Factor Accuracies Qx is the measured value of Q De is the accuracy of D as calculated The dissipation factor accuracy depends on its tested value. Dx ≤ 0.1 Ae 100 (3.11) Ae ∗ (1 + Dx ) 100 (3.12) De = ± De = ± Dx > 0.1 The accuracy of Q is derived from D.
19 CHAPTER 3. OPERATION Resistance Q= 1 = Dx ∴ Racc = R= = 1 20.14 = 0.0496 ≤ 0.1 (3.19) Racc = Ae (3.20) ±0.6% + 0.3%Full Scale (3.21) 18.194 ± (18.194 ∗ 0.006 + 30 ∗ 0.003)mΩ (3.22) 18.194 ± .199mΩ (3.23) Voltage V = Vacc = V = V = Vacc = 12.958V (3.24) ±(0.05% + 0.1%F S) (3.25) 12.958 ± ((0.0005 ∗ 12.958) + 0.001 ∗ 30) (3.26) 12.958 ± 0.036V (3.27) 0.036 ± 12.958 ∗ 100% = ±0.28% (3.28) Capacitance Impedance |Z| and resistance accuracy are equivalent due to how the unit measures.
CHAPTER 3. OPERATION 3.6 20 Saving Measurement Data The primary and secondary measurement readings are saved to an external USB drive. 1. Connect a USB flash drive to the USB host port on the front panel. Note: The USB flash drive must be formatted to FAT16 or FAT32 file system. 2. Go to the TOOLS menu from Measurement Display screen, and select SAVE from the soft menu. 3. When set to ON, primary and secondary measurements start saving to a .CSV file on the USB flash drive.
21 CHAPTER 3. OPERATION 3.7 Main Measurement Display The measurement display is accessed by pressing the button. Shown are the selected measurements as well as the voltage measured and current sourced to make the measurements. The FUNC, SPEED, RNG_V, and RNG_R parameters are also configurable from this screen. Use the arrow keys to select them, and the keypad and soft menu function keys to change them. Refer to Table 3.8 for a detailed description. Figure 3.9: Measurement Display Figure 3.
22 CHAPTER 3. OPERATION Figure 3.11: Measurement Setup Display configured using the arrow keys to select, and the function keys or numeric keypad to make, changes. 3.8.1 Measurement Parameters, Ranges and Options Parameter On-screen Label Description/Options Selects the measurement function(s).
23 CHAPTER 3. OPERATION Parameter On-screen Label Description/Options Selects the trigger source. Options: INT, MAN, EXT, BUS INT (Internal) – Automatic continuous measurement MAN (Manual) – Each measurement is made by pressing the Trigger Source TRIG button. EXT (External) – Measurement is made upon receiving a trigger signal from either the rear panel BNC or handler interface terminals. BUS (Bus) – Measurement is made upon receiving a trigger command from a remote interface.
24 CHAPTER 3. OPERATION Parameter Primary Measurement Reference Value On-screen Label REF_A Description/Options Sets the reference value for the primary measurement when displayed in ABS or % (See DEV_A parameter) Valid Range: Dependent on the measurement range of the selected primary function. A MEAS option will appear in the soft menu. Select this to set the reference value to the last measured value. To update the measured value, press to go to the Measurement Display.
25 CHAPTER 3. OPERATION Parameter On-screen Label Description Relative Mode REL ON/OFF Measures the relative difference between a reference and the current value. Short Correction SHORT Performs a short correction measurement when pressed. See Section 3.4 for details. Short Compensation SHORT ON/OFF Applies a compensation value to primary and secondary measurements using the results of a “short correction”.
26 CHAPTER 3. OPERATION 3.9 BIN Function The bin comparator function allows for sorting, comparison against preset limits, and pass/fail testing of components. A total of 9 bins are available, each with high and low limits for both primary and secondary measurements. To use the bin function: 1. Select the primary and secondary measurement parameters for the test. See Section 3.8, Measurement Setup for details. 2. Setup the bin parameters from the BIN Setup display. 3.
27 CHAPTER 3. OPERATION Parameter On-screen Label Description/Options Compare The comparator function will test the measurements against the upper and lower limits of the Loaded BIN, which are configured in BIN Setup. Comparator Mode Mode BIN The comparator function will test the measurements against the upper and lower limits of all nine bins 1 through 9. The bin number that passes will be indicated. If it passes multiple bin limits, only the first bin will be indicated (based on bin numeric order).
28 CHAPTER 3. OPERATION Figure 3.14: BIN Sorting - BIN1 Pass Figure 3.15: BIN Sorting - Fail Figure 3.16: Compare Test Pass 1. Go to the BIN Display, and set Mode to Compare. 2. Configure all other parameters as necessary, see Table 3.10. 3. Connect the TLKB1 kelvin clips to the DUT. When measurements pass, the display will show IN, as shown in Figure 3.16. The front panel pass/fail indicator will illuminate green . When the measured value fails, the display will show LO or HI.
29 CHAPTER 3. OPERATION LO measured value is below the “Load BIN” range settings. HI measured value is above the “Load BIN” range settings. Figure 3.17: Compare Test - Below Limits Figure 3.18: Compare Test - Above Limits 3.9.4 BIN Tools The BIN tools menu is accessed from the BIN Display by pressing the and selecting BIN DISP. Then press right arrow key twice to select TOOLS. If the current selection is on a parameter, then use any of the arrow keys to navigate to TOOLS. Figure 3.
30 CHAPTER 3. OPERATION Figure 3.20: BIN Setup Display Parameter On-screen Label Description/Options Mode Selects the measurement mode for the BIN function. Options: %, ABS % — The high and low limits used for testing is a tolerance percentage. ABS — The high and low limits used for testing is an absolute value of the selected parameter. HIGHA[], LOWA[], HIGHB[], LOWB[] — labels display either [X] units, where ‘X’ denotes the primary and secondary measurement units when applicable (i.e.
31 CHAPTER 3. OPERATION Parameter On-screen Label Description/Options Low Limit Primary Measurement LOWA Sets the lower limit value for the comparator function that applies to the primary measurement. Valid Range: -100 - 100 (%), -10000 - 10000 (ABS) High limit Secondary Measurement HIGHB Sets the upper limit value for the comparator function that applies to the secondary measurement.
32 CHAPTER 3. OPERATION Figure 3.21: Trace Setup Display function keys to make changes. Parameters that require entering a numeric value must use the keypad, and the function keys to select the units. The below table explains the parameters and their options/range. Parameter On-screen Label Description/Options Total Time Total Sets the total time to run the trace function. The test will complete when this time has elapsed.
33 CHAPTER 3. OPERATION Parameter Secondary Measurement Upper Limit Secondary Measurement Lower Limit On-screen Label Description/Options B Stop 1 Sets the upper limit value as a stop condition of the test. If the secondary measured value exceeds this for 2 consecutive samples, the test will stop. Valid Range: Dependent on the measurement range of the selected secondary function. B Stop 2 Sets the lower limit value as a stop condition of the test.
34 CHAPTER 3. OPERATION Figure 3.23: Trace Tools Display Parameter On-screen Label Description/Options Initiate or stop trace test SCAN START (SCAN STOP) Starts or stops the trace test. Options: START, STOP Selects the trace to display. Valid Range: A, B, A+B Trace Display TRACE A The primary measurement trace. B The secondary measurement trace. Enables/disables the cursor. When enabled, the cursor can be Cursor Display CURSOR Maximum/Minimum Value Display Max-Min arrow keys.
35 CHAPTER 3. OPERATION Figure 3.24: Trace Cursor Figure 3.25: Trace Min/Max with the keypad, and then the function keys to select the units. See Table 3.14 for the parameters and their options/range. Parameter On-screen Label Description/Options Selects the measurement mode for the statistical measurement function. Options:%, ABS % The high and low limits used for measurement is a tolerance percentage.
36 CHAPTER 3. OPERATION Parameter Primary Measurement Nominal Value Secondary Measurement Nominal Value Statistical Measurement State On-screen Label Description/Options NOMA Sets the nominal value of the primary measurement. This only applies when in % mode. Valid Range: Dependent on the measurement range of the selected primary function. NOMB Sets the nominal value of the secondary measurement. This only applies when in % mode.
37 CHAPTER 3. OPERATION Figure 3.26: Statistics Display Screen Figure 3.27: Statistics Measurements Hi − Lo 6s Cp KProcess Capability Index (Deviation) Cp = Cp K = |Hi − Lo| − |Hi + Lo − 2x| 6s Where, n Denotes the total number of measurement samples used for the statistical measurement calculation (equivalent to Number parameter on display). x Denotes the measurements. Data are saved into the instrument buffer for the calculation.
38 CHAPTER 3. OPERATION Hi(num) Total number times the measurement results exceed the upper limit value Hi[]. Lo(num) Total number times the measurement results are below the lower limit value Lo[]. In(num) Total number of times the measurement result is within the upper and lower limits. Max Displays the maximum measurement value from all the captured measurement samples.
CHAPTER 3. OPERATION 39 4. The instrument will begin capturing measurement samples and store them into an internal buffer. In the message prompt, display will indicate the sample index and the value stored into that index in this format: num = X, val = # Where, X = measurement sample index val = measurement sample value 5. When the calculation completes, the message prompt will display “Measurement Completed”. All statistical measurement results from the calculation will be displayed on the same screen.
Chapter 4 File System The instrument file system menu is used to browse, save, and load files from the internal storage memory or an external USB flash drive connected to the front panel USB port. The file system is accessible from any display screen by using the arrow keys and selecting FILE. See Table 4.1 for available options shown in the soft menu. Parameter On-screen Label Description/Options Internal Memory INTER File Select to browse the internal memory directory.
41 CHAPTER 4. FILE SYSTEM Figure 4.2: Internal Memory Directory Parameter On-screen Label Description/Options Recall Instrument Settings Load Loads the selected .STA instrument settings file. Copy File to External USB Drive Copy to E: Copies the selected .STA instrument settings file to the external USB flash drive /STA subfolder. Delete File Delete Select to delete the selected .STA instrument settings file. Table 4.2: Internal Memory Options 4.1 Save current settings 1.
42 CHAPTER 4. FILE SYSTEM 4.3 External Memory (USB) When an external USB flash drive is connected to the instrument’s front panel USB host port, the directory can be viewed from the FILE menu. The instrument supports USB drives that meet the following requirements: • Support USB 2.0 • FAT16 or FAT32 (recommended) file system When connected, the instrument will automatically create three subfolders in the root directory of the drive: /CSV, /STA, /PIC.
43 CHAPTER 4. FILE SYSTEM Parameter On-screen Label Description/Options Recall Instrument Settings Load This option will load the selected .STA instrument settings file. Note: The selected file must have a .STA file extension and is located inside the /STA subfolder of the drive. Copy File to Internal Memory Copy to I: Select this to copy the selected .STA instrument settings file to the internal memory of the instrument. Delete File Delete Delete the selected file.
44 CHAPTER 4. FILE SYSTEM Figure 4.4: Setting the Internal File Name Save settings to the external USB flash drive 1. Select FILE from any display, and then select EXTER File from the soft menu using the corresponding function key. keys to browse and select an empty location within the /STA subfolder. A Save option will 2. Use the appear in the soft menu when an empty location is selected. 3. Press the Save function key, and confirm by pressing the Yes option in the soft menu. 4.
CHAPTER 4. FILE SYSTEM 45 Recall settings from the external USB flash drive 1. Select the FILE menu from any display, and then select EXTER File option from the soft menu. 2. Use the keys to browse and select the setting files from within the /STA subfolder of the drive. Once the desired file is selected, press the Load option from the soft menu. 3. The message prompt will ask for confirmation. Select Yes to recall the settings.
Chapter 5 Remote Operation The instrument supports numerous SCPI commands and some instrument specific commands. These commands enable a computer to remotely communicate and control the instrument over any of the supported remote interfaces: USBTMC, USBCDC(Virtual COM), RS-232, and GPIB. Refer to the programming manual for details, which can be downloaded from www.bkprecision.com. 5.1 Remote Interfaces 5.1.1 RS232 For RS232 interface, use the DB-9 serial port in the back panel.
47 CHAPTER 5. REMOTE OPERATION PIN 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Description - TXD RXD - GND - - - - Table 5.1: RS232 Pinout 5.1.2 USBTMC The instrument supports USBTMC (Test & Measurement Class) interface. Use a USB Type A to Type B cable to connect the USB device port in the rear panel to the computer. A driver is required before it can be used for remote communication.
48 CHAPTER 5. REMOTE OPERATION Pin Signal Name Description 16, 17, 18 +5 V Internal +5V: It is not recommended to use the internal +5 V. If this voltage output is used, the current should be lower than 0.3 A, and that the signal line is far from a disturbance source. 19 /PHI Indicates the primary measurement result is greater than the high limit set on BIN1 to BIN9. 20 /PLO Indicates the primary measurement result is less than the low limit set on BIN1 to BIN9.
49 CHAPTER 5. REMOTE OPERATION Figure 5.1: 36 pin Handler Connector Figure 5.
Chapter 6 Specifications Note: All specifications apply to the unit after: 1. A temperature stabilization time of 15 minutes over an ambient temperature range of 23 ◦ C ± 5 ◦ C. 2. Short correction operation performed before making measurement. Specifications are subject to change without notice.
Specifications All specifications apply to the unit after a temperature stabilization time of 15 minutes over an ambient temperature range of 20 °C ± 5 °C. Specifications are subject to change without notice. Model Measurement Parameters BA6010, BA6011 Main V, R Auxiliary L, C, D, Z, X, Q, θd, and θr Test Frequency 1 kHz ± 0.2 Hz Display Resolution 5 digits (SLOW & MED), 4 digits (FAST) Measurement Speed SLOW, approx. 6.25 measurements/sec MED, approx. 10 measurements/sec FAST, approx.
Specifications Resistance Measurement SLOW, MED Range Maximum Display Value Resolution Measurement Current 30 mΩ 33.000 mΩ 1 μΩ 100 mA (± 10 %) 300 mΩ 330.00 mΩ 10 μΩ 100 mA (±10 %) 3Ω 3.3000 Ω 100 μΩ 10 mA (± 10 %) 30 Ω 33.000 Ω 1 mΩ 1 mA (± 10 %) 300 Ω 330.00 Ω 10 mΩ 100 μA (± 10 %) 3 kΩ 3.5000 kΩ 100 mΩ 10 μA (± 10 %) Range Maximum Display value Resolution Measurement Current 30 mΩ 33.00 mΩ 10 μΩ 100 mA (± 10 %) 300 mΩ 330.0 mΩ 100 μΩ 100 mA (± 10 %) Accuracy ±(0.
Chapter 7 Troubleshooting Information The message prompt on the display may display different error messages during operation. The below table list the error messages and their description. Error Message Description Error: LO Sense Open LCUR terminal is opened or disconnected from DUT. Error: LO Drive Open LPOT terminal is opened or disconnected from DUT. Error: HIGH Sense Open HCUR terminal is opened or disconnected from DUT.
Chapter 8 LIMITED THREE-YEAR WARRANTY B&K Precision Corp. warrants to the original purchaser that its products and the component parts thereof, will be free from defects in workmanship and materials for a period of three years from date of purchase. B&K Precision Corp. will, without charge, repair or replace, at its option, defective product or component parts. Returned product must be accompanied by proof of the purchase date in the form of a sales receipt.
Chapter 9 Service Information Warranty Service: Please go to the support and service section on our website at bkprecision.com to obtain a RMA #. Return the product in the original packaging with proof of purchase to the address below. Clearly state on the RMA the performance problem and return any leads, probes, connectors and accessories that you are using with the device. Non-Warranty Service: Please go to the support and service section on our website at bkprecision.com to obtain a RMA #.
