W & W Manufacturing X3 & X6 - Manual (Page 7)

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.
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.
Adapter cup
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To select the Analyzer X3’s and X6’s Charge Mode, follow the directions below:
ACTION
Display After “Turn On”
After the battery is placed
in the adapter
NO ACTION
NO ACTION
NO ACTION
NO ACTION
NO ACTION
FOR RESULTS
PUSH FUNCTION BUTTON
until battery
specs appear
in the display
PUSH
PUSH
PUSH
PUSH
CYCLE/AUTO/CONDITION
<FUNCTION> FOR NEXT
DISCHARGE BATTERY
CHARGE BATTERY
CHARGE BATTERY
CHARGING
READY
CHARGE COMPLETED
120 MINUTES + TOP OFF
<FUNCTION> FOR NEXT
<FUNCTION> FOR NEXT
HAS BEEN SELECTED
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
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.
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SELECTING “ CHARGE “
RESULTS