CBA III - Computerized Battery Analyzer is no longer in production and has been replaced by CBA IV.
CBA III Pro - Computerized Battery Analyzer is no longer in production.
CBA III Low Current/Coin Cell is no longer in production.

Capabilities

Scientifically Analyze Battery Performance

  • True constant current battery capacity test with results graphically displayed, constant power testing supported with Extended software upgrade
  • Discharge current is software and electronically regulated using a solid state switch and fan cooled electronic load
  • Test any type of battery; coin cell to automotive or larger. Presets for NiCad, NiMH, Lead Acid, Li Ion, Li Poly, Alkaline, Carbon Zinc, Mercury etc.

Perform Fast, High Power Testing

  • Tests quickly at real world load conditions, up to 150 watts or 40 amps maximum, whichever is higher
  • High voltage testing at up to 55 volts; the equivalent of 1 to 38 NiCad or NiMh cells
  • Optional 500 watt and 1000 watt amplifiers

Accuracy and Precision for Demanding Applications

  • On-board computer performs accurate measurement with 12 bit effective resolution. Auto ranging for 2 current ranges and three voltages
  • Each CBA is individually calibrated with a computerized calibration system
  • Calibration certification data provided with CBA III Pro

Built-in Safety Features Provide Superior Battery Protection

  • Fail safe: automatic protection of temperature, current and power
  • Discharge test current user selectable from 0 to 40 Amps
  • Automatic voltage shut off at end of test using a software recommended or user selected safe discharge voltage
  • Automatic over-temperature shut off at end of test at using a software recommended or user selected maximum temperature with optional external magnetic temperature sensor.

Easy-to-Use Software for Data Analysis

  • User selected battery cell chemistry, number of cells and test current
  • Software recommends safe tests based on user supplied battery information
  • Automatic graph setup and scaling
  • Measures and displays voltage, current, amp-hrs, watts and temperature*
  • Easy overlay comparisons of multiple graphs may be displayed saved and recalled
  • Save, display and print battery test graphs and battery labels
  • Plug and Play high speed USB interface, with easy to use and intuitive Windows® software supplied on CD ROM

* Requires optional temperature probe

CBA III Extended Software Upgrade License Unlocks Features for Serious Battery Testing

  • Support for operation with one or two CBA 500 watt amplifiers
  • Programmable automatic duty cycle test with up to 999 second on/off cycle periods
  • Regulated constant power discharge (current goes up as battery voltage drops)
  • Temperature graphing with a recovery time option
  • Ragone power density charting using battery weight (used for performance comparison of energy sources charting energy density (Watt-Hours/kg) vs power density (W/kg))
  • Test-lead resistance voltage calibration utility to give higher accuracy voltage readings right at the battery terminals
  • Enables placement of user notes on graphs

Multi CBA Software Upgrade License for Production Testing of Batteries

  • Single computer license for up to twelve CBA IIIs
  • Simultaneous battery testing saves valuable technician time

Computer System Requirements

Basic Requirements:

  • A PC with a Pentium 233 or better
  • At least an 800 X 600 graphics card and display monitor
  • 98SE, W2K, XP, Vista®: 32 or 64 bit, Windows® 7: 32 or 64 bit
  • An available USB port

Recommended:

  • AMD or Intel 1.2 GHz or better
  • Better than 800 X 600 graphics and display monitor
  • Windows® XP, Vista® 32 or 64bit, or Windows® 7 32 or 64 bit 1 GB RAM
  • An available USB port (external hubs not supported)

For graph and label printing:

  • Any Windows compatible, laser or ink jet, color or black and white, printer.
  • Avery 5160 labels are required for label printing.

CBA III Extended Software Upgrade License requires the following:

  • CBA software version 2.1 or later, free download
  • Serial number of CBA that license will be locked to

Multi CBA Software License requires the following:

  • CBA software version 2.1 or later, free download
  • Serial number of CBA that license will be locked to
  • Requires desktop PC (not laptop) running Windows XP SP3 for full support
  • Use internal PCI ports OR four-port USB PCI expander cards sold by West Mountain Radio (can't mix internal PCI ports and PCI expander cards)

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Specifications

  • Maximum continuous discharge rate: 100 watts
  • Maximum limited term discharge rate with < 3500 ma-hour battery: 125 watts
  • Maximum limited term discharge rate with < 1000 ma-hour battery: 150 watts
  • 0-3 amp accuracy: typically better than + - 10 ma
  • 3-40 amp accuracy: typically better than + - 45 ma
  • 0-5 volt accuracy: typically better than + - .005 volts
  • 5-15 volt accuracy: typically better than + - .01 volts
  • 10-60 volt accuracy: typically better than + - .05 volts
  • Maximum operating voltage: 55 Volts (48 Volt Lead Acid Telecom supported)
  • Maximum discharge rate: 40 amps (Battery dependent, 100 watt continuous)
  • Minimum discharge voltage to maintain 30 amps .9Volts (Battery dependent)
  • Minimum Voltage for a 40 amp discharge: 2 volts at completion of test (Battery dependant)
  • Minimum recommended discharge rate: 0.1 Amps
  • Residual current drain, battery connected while not in use: < .003 amps @ 12 volts
  • High performance micro controller with built in USB interface and 10 bit A/D conversion.
  • USB powered; the CBA does not use the battery being tested to run the CBA or the fan.
  • System ready and Test in progress LED indicators, viewable from across a room.
  • CBA internal over temperature sensing and protection.
  • Graph printing on any standard color or B&W printer.
  • Battery test label printing on standard 05160 stick-on labels.
  • Dimensions: 3.5" H x 2.8" W x 3.6" D.
  • Weight: 16 oz.

Includes

CBA III

  • CBA III hardware
  • 3 inch pigtail adapter
  • Standard version CBA software CD-ROM
  • 6 ft USB Cable
  • 40 amp fuse
  • User Manual
  • 1 yr limited home use warranty

CBA III Pro and Low Current/Coin Cell

Same as CBA III plus:

  • Calibration data
  • 1 yr limited commercial use warranty

CBA III Pro and Extended Software Upgrade Package

Same as CBA III Pro plus:

  • CBA III Extended Software Upgrade License
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Powerpole® Connector Features & Benefits
  • Genderless Housings: Provide simplified assembly and minimize the number of components
  • Stackable Modular Housings: Available in four sizes to right size your connection need
  • Connection Versatility: Contacts for wire, PCB, or busbar all fit into the same housings
  • Low Resistance Connection: Silver or tin plated contacts inside housings that strongly force the contacts together
  • Color Coded Housings: Help ensure that connectors are assembled and mated correctly
  • Self Securing Design: Stainless steel springs create a robust force between the contacts that holds the connector in the mated condition, but allows it to be quickly disconnected.

Anderson Powerpole® Connectors and General Installation Tips

Powerpole® Connectors
  15A 30A 45A
Amps (UL) Per Pole 0 to 55 0 to 55 0 to 55
Volts (UL) Per Pole 600 600 600
Amps Continuous 15 30 45
Wire Gauge (AWG) 20 - 16 16 - 12 14 - 10
Touchsafe
Polarized Housing
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