W & W Manufacturing X3 & X6 manual Charge Mode, Selecting Charge Results

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Charge Mode

The Analyzer X3 and X6 applies two types of charge algorithms for the two types of chemistries.

For Nickel based battery chemistries, a constant current of 1C (changeable with software option) is applied until the battery voltage peaks and descends negative. A top off current or 0.2C is then applied for 30 minutes to bring the total charge to 100%.

Lithium batteries are charged with a different algorithm. The Analyzer X3 and X6 applies a constant current of 1C until the battery pack voltage equals between 4.1 and 4.2 Volts (the exact voltage depends on the pack manufacturer’s specification). Upon reaching the predetermined voltage, the voltage is then held constant allowing the current to decrease to C/11.

The rate at which the battery is charging is called a C rate. The (C) rate is the charging current divided by the Capacity of the battery . For example: the capacity of a battery is 1200maH and the charge current is 1200 mA, than (C) rate is 1(C). If the charge current is reduced to 120 mA, then the C rate is 0.1C.

To select the Analyzer X3’s and X6’s Charge Mode, follow the directions below:

SELECTING “ CHARGE “

RESULTS

ACTION

Understanding the Analyzer X3’s and X6’s Adapter CUP

The “Adapter Cup” allow different batteries to be serviced by the Analyzer X3 and X6. Each “Adapter Cup” is made for a specific battery model. There are 5 memory locations (data profile locations) within each “Adapter Cup”. The first four profiles store pre-stored battery information and can only be altered using an optional software interface. The type of data stored for example is chemistry (NiCD, NiMH, Lithium Ion and Lithium Polymer), capacity, impedance, charge current, and discharge current.

The fifth profile location is used for a user defined battery type or the same OEM model. To invoke this location and store data, use the “Learn Mode”. See the Section on “Learn Mode” in order to enter data.

Highlighted Features

Physically accommodates battery pack in the analyzer

Holds five different Muti -chemistry parameter profiles.

Learn Mode profile location for user defined parameters of a unique battery.

Display After “Turn On”

After the battery is placed in the adapter

PUSH FUNCTION BUTTON until battery

specs appear in the display

NO ACTION

PUSH

PUSH

PUSH

NO ACTION

NO ACTION

EMPTY

TO PROCEED PRESS

<FUNCTION>

LION 1650 MAH 7.4V

<FUNCTION> FOR NEXT

LION 1650 MAH 7.4V HAS BEEN SELECTED

QUICK TEST

<FUNCTION> FOR NEXT

CYCLE/AUTO/CONDITION <FUNCTION> FOR NEXT

DISCHARGE BATTERY

<FUNCTION> FOR NEXT

CHARGE BATTERY

<FUNCTION> FOR NEXT

CHARGE BATTERY

HAS BEEN SELECTED

Locking Latch system allows cups to be changed without tools.

UP to 4 OEM battery pack’s profiles programmed at factory

Prime mode, allows the unlocking of a Li-ion Battery protection circuits, both at the upper and lower limits. The Prime mode will also put a charge on a nickle based battery that has been

allowed to self discharge to a level that the X3 or the X6 or a battery charger could not recognize it when the battery is placed in a charger or the

X3 or X6.

 

NO ACTION

CHARGING

 

NO ACTION

READY

PUSH

FOR RESULTS

CHARGE COMPLETED

120 MINUTES + TOP OFF

 

 

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Adapter cup

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Contents Analyzer X3 Table of Contents Safety and Operating Environment Universal cup FeaturesSelecting Learn X3 & X6 SpecificationsResults Selecting Impedance Results Impedance TestSelecting Charge Results Charge ModeGetting Started Selecting Discharge ResultsQuick Test Analysis Condition ModeSelecting Quick Test Results Selecting Condition ResultsSelecting Cycle Results Cycle ModeSelecting Auto Results