Example of a Cell Forming Process | Agilent Technologies E4374A

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Application Programming Interface (API)

The application programming interface runs under Windows 95 or Windows NT 4.0 using supplied C- language function calls. These function calls are documented in chapters 5 and 6, and provide the most comprehensive method of controlling the Agilent MCCD. The API interface is the preferred method of control when the Agilent MCCD is connected to a remote computer as part of an automated manufacturing process.

Web Accessible Agilent MCCD User Interface

The Agilent MCCD has a built-in web server with a graphical user interface that is accessed through standard web browsers such as Netscape Navigator version 3.03 or Microsoft Internet Explorer version

3.02.This Agilent MCCD User Interface allows monitoring of individual cell state, measuring cell voltages and currents while the test is running, and also complete monitoring and control of test status. The Agilent MCCD User Interface is the preferred method of control when evaluating the test system, prototyping a process, or debugging a program.

Example of a Cell Forming Process

The Agilent E4370A MCCD is designed to be the integral part of a complete cell forming process as shown in Figure 1-7. As/$shown1 in the'figure,LJ,2IRUmanyILUHVPNHof theGHWHFWRUpreviously mentioned protection3RZHUEXVand external signal capabilities of the Agilent E4370A MCCD are implemented using the digital I/O connections. The serial ports on&RQWUROthe back3&of the Agilent MCCD are used'LJ,to2IRUIL[WXUHcontrol local peripherals directly from the host computer. The remote programming interface to the Agilent MCCD lets you seamlessly integrate all of these capabilities into the cell forming process.

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Figure 1-7. Typical Cell Forming Station

The following cell forming example describes how an Agilent E4370A MCCD may be used to run a semi-automated process where the only human actions required are: entering data with a barcode

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USER’S Guide Multi-Cell Charger/Discharger Warranty Information Certification Safety Summary General Safety Symbols Document Scope Table of Contents Configuration Page Program Examples General Information Agilent Mccd System Capabilities Additional Features Hardware DescriptionBasic Functions Agilent E4370A/E4374A Mccd Line System Agilent E4371A Powerbus Load Agilent E4370A/E4374A Mccd Rear Panel Connections External Power Source Agilent E4371A Powerbus Load Front Panel Multiple Agilent Mccd Configuration Maximum System Block Diagram Current Measurements Measurement CapabilityVoltage Measurements Capacity Measurements Cell Resistance Data Logging Probe Resistance Protection Features Internal Protection Functions External Digital I/O Protection Functions If AC Power FailsRemote Programming Interface Application Programming Interface API Web Accessible Agilent Mccd User InterfaceExample of a Cell Forming Process General Information Page Installation Parts and AccessoriesAccessories Inspection Manufacturer’s Part Description Number Manufacturer’s Addresses Agilent E4370A Mccd Mainframe LocationChannel Connections Connector Number Voltage Drops and Wire ResistanceChannel Configuration Card Number Remote Sense Connections Resistance of Stranded Copper Conductors Power Bus Connections Power Bus Wiring InformationDiscrete terminated wires Bus bars Typical Power Bus Configurations Ampacity and Resistance of Stranded Copper Conductors Charging Mode Guidelines Discharging Mode Guidelines Digital Connections General Purpose I/O Wiring Guidelines Special Functions Equivalent Digital I/O Circuits Configuration RS-232 ConnectionsInitial Calibration RS-232 a and B Connectors Auxiliary Output Connection Installing the API Library and Measurement Log Utility Visual C++ Configuration Configure the HyperTerminal program ConfigurationConfiguring the LAN Fill Out the Agilent Mccd Configuration Screens Connect the Agilent E4370A Mccd to the COM port on the PC Network Configuration Identification Configuration Configuring the Digital I/O Miscellaneous Configuration Digital I/O Configuration Pin Function General Purpose I/O Pin Digital I/O Configuration Change to External Fault Input Accessing Calibration Mixed Configuration Example Browser Settings Agilent Mccd User InterfaceDescription PC Requirements Localization Using the InterfaceAccess Using the Agilent Mccd Measurement Log Utility Through Programming Overview Cell Forming Overview Test Outcome Flowchart Cell Forming Example Step Simple Cell Forming Example Function Call Overview Cell Grouping Grouping Functions Step/Test Functions Sequence Control Instrument Run State Output Configuration Instrument Protection Instrument Protect States Power Fail Operation Instrument State Storage Power-on and cfReset instrument settings are Status Measurement Log Time Stamp Function Output Measurements Direct output control General Server functions Selftest Calibration Serial port Digital port Probe check Page Language Dictionary API Usage Guidelines Password Protection API Function Summary CfMeasDCResistance API Function Definitions CfAbortCfCal CfCalStandard CfDeleteGroup CfCalTransferCfClose CfGetCurrent CfGetCellStatusCfGetCellStatusString CfGetGroups CfGetDigitalConfigCfGetDigitalPort CfGetInstIdentify CfGetInstStatus CfGetOutputProbeTest CfGetMeasLogIntervalCfGetOutputConfig CfGetSense CfGetOutputStateCfGetRunState CfGetSeqTest CfGetSenseProbeTestCfGetSeqStep CfGetSerialConfig CfGetSeqTestAndCfGetSeqTime CfGetSerialStatus CfGetShutdownDelay CfGetShutdownModeCfGetStepNumber CfGetTrigSource CfGetVoltage CfInitiateCfMeasACResistance CfMeasCapacityAS CfMeasCapacityWS CfMeasCurrentCfMeasDCResistance CfMeasOutputProbeResistance CfMeasProbeContinuity CfMeasSenseProbeResistance CfOpenGroup CfMeasVoltageCfOpen CfReadMeasLog CfProtectCfProtectClear Step number CfReadSerial Status CfReadTestLog CfResetCfResetSeq CfSelftest CfSaveOutputConfigCfRestart CfSetAutoConnect CfSetCurrent CfSetDigitalConfig Cfgrounded Operation Cfisolated Operation CfSetErrorFunction CfSetDigitalPort CfSetGroup CfSetMeasLogIntervalCfSetOutputConfig CfSetOutputProbeTest CfSetOutputState CfSetSeqStep CfSetSenseCfSetSenseProbeTest CfReset, cfSetSeqTest, cfGetSeqStep CfSetSeqTest Meastesttype is one Timetesttype is one CfSetSeqTestAnd CfSetSerialConfigCfSetServerTimeout CfSetShutdownDelay CfSetTimeoutCfSetShutdownMode CfSetTrigSource CfSetVoltage CfShutdownCfStateDelete 101 CfStateList CfStateRecallCfStateSave CfTrigger CfWriteSerial 103Page 105 Program ExamplesExample Program Examples 106 107 Digtestlight 108 109 Cffail 110 111 112 Threadinfo 113 114 Specifications Hardware SpecificationsTable A-1. Agilent E4370A/E4374A Mccd Specifications 115 Table A-2. Agilent E4370A/E4374A Mccd Characteristics 116 117 Table A-3. Agilent E4371A Powerbus Load CharacteristicsTable A-4. Requirements for External Power Bus Source Page Calibration Calibration TypesFull Calibration Calibration Interval Transfer Calibration Mainframe Reference CalibrationCalibration Connections Table B-1. Calibration Equipment Required Figure B-1. Calibration Connections 121 Agilent Mccd Configuration Screens 122 Calibration Error Messages Rear panel transfer calibration switchAPI Calls over the LAN Web-based Graphical User InterfacePage Dimension Drawings 125 Dimension Drawings 126 127 Sense and Power Connector PinoutsCard Number Sense and Power Connector Pinouts Sense and Power Connector Pinouts D Table D-1. Card 1 Sense and Power Pinout Assignments 130 Table D-2. Card 2 Sense and Power Pinout Assignments 131 Table D-3. Card 3 Sense and Power Pinout Assignments 132 Table D-4. Card 4 Sense and Power Pinout Assignments 133Page Table E-1. Fault Indicators Case of TroubleIntroduction 135 Selftest Error Messages 136 Index 137 Index 138 139 140 Agilent Sales and Support Office 141