Kit #1: Battery Testing and Analysis (BDUGENII)

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Purchased direct from AR&D, this kit includes:

• Battery Discharger
  • Part #BDUGENII
    • With Internal Data Acquisition Unit
• High Voltage Programmable Power Supply/Charger
  • Part #BC-HVPSC1
• Battery Charger with High Voltage Harness
  • Part #BC-HVH1

PRODUCT OVERVIEW

The Battery Discharge Unit (BDU) is a microprocessor controlled test unit that will test the Energy and Power capabilities Nickel-Metal Hydride or Lithium Ion based hybrid electric vehicle (HEV) battery packs or Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV battery pack units (<5kW-hrs or 16 amp-hr systems) for accurate State-of-Health (SOH) analysis. By directly connecting the battery pack or modules (or module groups) the BDU microprocessor system can acquire data (data acquisition) that provides accurate battery pack SOH information to support HEV/PHEV Predictive Maintenance program testing, or for rebuilding battery pack systems. The direct connection to battery modules or module groups is a superior method of testing batteries when compared to units that try to analyze the battery pack system using only vehicle data. The BDU will individually connect to and test each module, or module groups to perform the high current Power Test. Unlike some hybrid or electric vehicle battery dischargers that will test only single battery modules, this unit will also perform a complete Energy Test on all of the battery modules by permitting the user to select from 1-20 module/module groups simultaneously to significantly reduce overall battery pack testing time.

BDU POWER AND DATA CONNECTIONS

This BDU is easily connected for testing and the PC-based interface software has been designed for effortless use. After loading the software onto your laptop or PC, a simple USB connection to the BDU is the only data connection necessary to acquire data from the battery pack. The BDU unit is powered by the vehicle or remote 12-volt battery source. There are no 120Vac power requirements for the BDU unit.

TESTING FEATURES OF THE BDU

Energy Test

The Energy Test determines the true State-of-Charge/Amp-hour capacity of each battery module (or module group) to determine if there are weak battery cells and compare this data to the battery specifications. This will determine the overall energy condition of the battery pack. The Energy Test analyzes how much capacity each battery module is able to store/deliver ot the electric propulsion system- a key metric in how much torque the electric propulsion system can produce to assist in the internal combustion engine, or how long the vehicle can operate in an electric-only mode. Energy storage in the battery modules effects overall fuel economy and can also effect HEV or PHEV vehicle acceleration performance. Total time for the BDU to perform the Energy Test is approximately one hour for a typical hybrid battery pack. At the conclusion of the Energy Test, the BDU will provide a signature for the user to determine each module State of Health, and further determine how to repair/rebuild the battery pack.

POWER TEST

The Power Test determines how much electrical power can be delivered to the electric propulsion system. This important metric determines how much electric assist (hp) during an acceleration event that the electric propulsion system can provide to the engine. This test also helps in determining if a battery pack is power limited but not energy limited- a key analysis and diagnostic metric for lack of power complaints. Battery pack power level affects acceleration performance and overall fuel economy of an HEV or PHEV vehicle. At the conclusion of the Power Test, the BDU will provide a signature for the user to determine each module state of health, and further determine how to repair/rebuild the battery pack. Total time for the technician to perform the Power Test with the BDU is approximately 20 minutes for a typical hybrid battery pack. At the conclusion of the Power Test, the BDU will provide a signature for the user to determine each module state of health, and further determine how to repair/rebuild the battery pack.

HIGH VOLTAGE PROGRAMMABLE BATTERY CHARGING UNIT

The high voltage battery charger is used to charge the battery pack after completion of the Energy and Power Tests. This fully programmable 450V- 2.5 amp charger is more than adequate to charge the battery pack in minimal time to cycle or finish charging the battery pack modules or system.

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