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Welcome to BSMon In this section: Introduction introduction to BSMon. System Requirements outline of the minimum system requirements for using BSMon efficiently. Connection explains how to connect a battery pack. Battery version explains how to recognize battery packs. Support shows references on how to contact our support team. Introduction BSMon is a powerful tool that supports users in monitoring the state of Blueshape® batteries.
This tool is designed for remote assistance. The battery status can be exported at any time to Blueshape® support service for battery pack analysis. On the other hand, our support service can prepare special settings when required that can easily be uploaded in the battery to customise its behaviour. Through the chart utility it is possible to graphically monitor the battery behaviour in real time and perform battery tests with performance analysis.
USB cable BSMon unit CBA unit (Computerized Battery Analyzer unit) with the special multicore cable Installation Follow the steps to understand how to correctly install and connect BSMon v3.0. 1. Get the special multicore cable and connect it to the BSMon unit and to the CBA unit, matching the proper side. 2. Be sure to tighten the screws to lock the cable for power and signal consistency. 3.
4. The green LED on the CBA unit will turn on to confirm that the unit is properly connected 5. After the system is installed, the battery can be installed on the V-Lock interface of the BSMon unit. 6. In case there is need to test a non V-lock battery, get a proper cable ending with banana plugs on one end, and with proper terminals on the other for connecting with the battery terminals. Connect it to the BSMon unit to start reading. As for the cable length, shorter is better.
This version of BSMon is capable of reading only second generation batteries.
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Battery Monitor In this section: Main Form explains the usage of the functions available on the main form. Troubleshooting explains the causes of the most frequent problems.
On the main form, there are 5 different sections: Battery Live Parameters displays the main battery information as they are retrieved in real time from the battery Battery Status Information displays several status bits and their meanings as they are retrieved in real time from the battery Buttons in this area there are the five buttons required for operation CBA Control in this area there are the five buttons required for operation Connection Status in the status bar, the connection status is displaye
Once the Read button is pressed, the following parameters are cyclically read from the battery. Not all parameters are read continuously, but only those subject to change with higher frequency are kept fresh. Battery ID: shows the serial number of the pack. This number is written in the pack at production time and identifies a unique pack in that productive year. A reference to this number can be found in the sticker on the bottom of the pack.
calibrated and has a precision of ±1mA. In case of a discharge current, the instant watt is also displayed this is the actual internal temperature of the pack measured at the middle of the cell stack. All the safety protections implemented inside the battery refer to this temperature for their functionality. shows the available capacity accumulated inside the battery pack, expressed in mAh.
the programmed Terminate Voltage level (12000mV) or at least one of the single cell has dropped below the programmed Cell Undervoltage protection level (2800mV) RCA, Remaining Capacity Alarm: if set, means that the remaining capacity is less than the programmed value set at 8% of the nominal capacity. RTA, Remaining Time Alarm.
gives some information about the status of the Permanent Failure register that keeps track of critical errors. Each bit is set ON when higlighted, OFF when grayed. PFF: with our current settings this bit should always remain gray. PFIN: with our current settings this bit should always remain gray. FETF: if set, this indicates a FET or FET driver failure occurred. CIMB: if set, this indicates that a severe cell imbalance occurred during charging.
By pressing this button the Chart Viewer is launched. The charts are available when at least 2 samples are read from the battery. If not, this button is disabled (grayed). If BSMon is reading data from the battery, the chart will show real time data. If BSMon is not reading from the battery, the chart is available only if the previous read had collected enough data. In this case the chart will show the last data logged from the battery. This button will reset the battery.
On launching this function, the battery data is captured and packed in a special message together with the full datalog saved so far (if the checkbox is selected). Please note that this operation may last up to 30 seconds The user is also requested to leave a message to be integrated with the data sent, for better reference.
The main table displays the collection of DFL settings installed locally and available for uploading to Blueshape® batteries. Only the DFL settings existing in this local table can be used with batteries. There are two possibilities for collecting DFL settings: Downloading from Blueshape®, through online cloud services Importing from DFL files The first time this function is used, it is necessary to populate the local table by downloading all the available DFL settings.
To apply a DFL patch and modify some parameters in the battery firmware, just select the desired patch from the table and click the "APPLY TO BATTERY" button: the battery is temporarily halted when the new data is being uploaded (it may take up to 20 seconds), and must not be disconnected during this time. At the end of this operation may be necessary to reset the battery to allow the modified settings to take effect. CBA control The CBA control frame allows the control the CBA unit.
by the user, when pressing the stop button in the control frame: the read session continues, but the load is cleared by the user, when pressing the STOP button to terminate the read session by the system, when the minimum battery voltage is reached or when an automatic temperature, current or power protection occur in the CBA unit Connection status The bottom border of the main form shows the actual connection status.
4: the test halted because terminated by the user or by other event (i.e. sudden battery cut-off) 5: the unit is executing a command and is temporarily unavailable To understand how to connect the battery, please refer to the Installation section. To troubleshoot connection problem, refer to the Troubleshooting section. Troubleshooting In this section: Battery problems explains how to work around battery related problems.
Discharge Overcurrent Overload Generally, many of the battery problems can simply be solved by applying a Reset. However, due to the complexity of the scenario, it is advisable to contact Blueshape support team. Communication problems Communication problems can be divided into two sections: PC to USB device/BSMon (USB communication problem). This type of problem can be caused by a system failure or wrong installation of the drivers.
By opening the 'about form', a link for updating the software appears at the bottom. By clicking on it, the software version is examined online (the system needs to be connected to the internet); if an update is available, the user is asked to download it. It is advisable to check for software updates on a regular basis.
Chart Viewer In this section: Introduction introduction to the charting facility. Voltage and Current explains the Voltage and Current chart. Single Cell voltage explains the Single Cell Voltage chart. Chart Viewer tools explains how to use the chart tools. Introduction The chart viewer supports the battery analysis, graphically showing the values logged from the battery with high accuracy (±1mV, ±1mA, ±0.1C).
from the battery each second. When the battery is not being read or is not connected, the chart will be available only if the previous readings had processed enough data. In this case, the chart will be static.
The chart is autoscaled to show all the possible information in one window, scaling automatically from seconds to minutes as logged data accumulates. The Voltage series shows the Battery Voltage: it is displayed in blue and uses the scale on the left hand side of the chart, that is set automatically from 10000mV to 17000mV.
Other tools are available to get additional information, analyse data and manipulate the chart. Single Cell Voltage The Single Cell Voltage chart display the actual voltage of each of the 4 cells that makes the internal stack of batteries, and the cell temperature on a time scale. The chart is autoscaled to show all the possible information in one windows, scaling automatically from seconds to minutes as logged data increases.
When the mouse moves over a "hotspot" (a chart element that holds relevant informations, typically a data series), the pointer changes automatically to a white cross and if the mouse stops over it for a while, the coordinates of that data point underneath the mouse pops-up. This functionality is available for every data series, and can help to read the value represented by the selected data point. Other tools are available to get additional information, analyse data and manipulate the chart.
This button allows measurement of the charge/discharge capacity related to a selected chart area. Learn how to use it Export chart This button allows exporting an image of the actual chart in GIF format (Graphics Interchange Format). Export data This button allows export of all the data logged in CSV format (Comma Separated Value). CSV file is a special text file format that allows easy data exchange between applications such as spreadsheets and databases.
2. by clicking and draging to draw a rectangle over a chart area by clicking and dragging, a rectangle called marquee is drawn around the area to magnify like in the picture below: when the mouse is released the entire chart is re-scaled to automatically show only the selected area. Repeat this operation to reach the desired level of resolution. When the level of detail is increased, the extension of the time scale (X axis) is reduced accordingly.
Please note that when scrolling horizontally, the time scale (X axis) can never go negative. Ruler With the Ruler tool, the user can easily measure distances, amplitudes, intervals and other relevant parameters on the chart. The Ruler tool is selected through a button located on the toolbar of the chart viewer form. When selected, the mouse pointer changes to a large cross to mark the region of measurement.
2. the marquee will extend following the mouse movement till the button is released; during the mouse movement two indicators pop-up to higlight the distance travelled from the original point. The horizontal distance represents the time elapsed in seconds (with minutes in brackets). The vertical distance represents the difference in voltage, current and temperature between two points on the chart.
The tool is operated by clicking on the selected point in the chart and dragging the selection to reach the desired point of measurement as described below: 3. when clicking, a dimension line is established at the original clicked point. 4. the dimension line will extend following the mouse movement till the button is released; during the mouse movement an indicators pops up to highlight the distance traveled on the x-axis from the original point. 3. when the ending point is reached, release the mouse.
