World-Class Standard for Battery Test Equipment



World-Class Standard for Battery Test Equipment

Bitrode Digital Cycler (BTDC)




KEY FEATURES

  • Regenerative: High efficiency
  • Fast Rise Time: Below 1ms
  • Max Power Cycling: 100% at max power
  • Continuous Current: Up to 28 channels of 300A
  • Accuracy: 0.02% FSR with high circuit density
  • Data Acquisition: 1ms resolution

 

STANDARD FEATURES

Feature Description
Output Leads Standard 20ft / 6m leads with 3/8” Ring Lugs. Other lengths and connections available.

 

OPTIONAL FEATURES

Feature Description
Touchscreen HMI Optional touchscreen interface for enhanced control and monitoring.
 

Auxiliary Temperatures

  

Available in 4-channel blocks.

Up to 28 temperatures in large cabinet (no internal/external DAQ).

Up to 12 temperatures in 3-module cabinet (no internal/external DAQ).

 

Sensor Type Type K Type J Type T RTD Thermistor
Accuracy ±2.2°C ±2.2°C ±0.5°C ±0.3°C ±0.3°C
 

Temp Range

  

-270 to 1372°C 

  

-210 to 1200°C 

  

-270 to 400°C 

  

-270 to 850°C 

  

-100 to 300°C

OPTIONAL/FEATURES

  • The HMI (touch screen) options
  • Internal Backup
  • DCIR Measurements
  • Additional temperature, voltage, and pressure inputs and digital I/O connections
  • EV Style Cables
  • Open communication architecture customizable to connect with:
    • Existing automation infrastructure
    • External and third-party I/O modules
    • Environmental chambers
    • Third-party software
  • Custom hardware and software engineering services available
  • Configurable IO

 

 

MAIN CABINET

CURRENT OPTIONS

Configuration  Amperage (High/Low) Voltage Resolution Circuits    Current Resolution
Config. 1  

 

  300 / 30 Amp

 

 -6V/+6V 0.1 mV

 

  4/module

28 Max

    5mA / 1mA

 
Config. 2  

 

  100 / 10 Amp

 

 -6V/+6V 0.1 mV

 

  4/module

28 Max

    5mA / 1mA

 
Config. 3   

 

  300 / 30 Amp

 

 -20V/+20V 0.5 mV

 

  2/module

14 Max

    5mA / 1mA

 
Config. 4 

 

  100 / 10 Amp

 

 -20V/+20V 0.5 mV

 

  4/module

28 Max

    5mA / 1mA

 

 

Available Modules

No. of Channels Max. Continuous Current High-Current Pulse (30 seconds) Voltage Range
4 300 A — -6 to +6 V
4 300 A 450 A -6 to +6 V
2 600 A — -6 to +6 V
2 600 A 900 A -6 to +6 V
4 100 A — -6 to +6 V
4 100 A 150 A -6 to +6 V
  • Modules of different configurations can be combined in the same cabinet (full-size cabinet = up to 7 modules, half-size cabinet = up to 3 modules)
  • Additional configurations under development

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Download the Bitrode Digital Cycler™ (BTDC) Spec Sheet 

 

The Bitrode Digital Cycler™ (BTDC™) is the ultimate battery testing solution, designed specifically for high-capacity cells, with exceptional performance specifications.

  • Full-featured life cycle test system
  • Ideal for research, development, and production environments
  • Compatible with battery cells of any chemistry
  • Supports super- and ultra-capacitors

MAIN CABINET OFFERINGS

3 Module Cabinet vs 7 Module Cabinet

Offering Without
HMI		   With
  HMI		   Internal
DAQ
3 Module Cabinet 3 2 2
7 Module Cabinet 7 6 6
SPECIFICATIONS 3 MODULE CABINET 7 MODULE CABINET
Cabinet Size 24''W × 48''D × 44''H
61cmW × 122cmD × 112cmH   		 24''W × 48''D × 78''H
   61cmW × 122cmD × 198cmH
Cabinet Weight 1480lbs / 670kg ~1800lbs / 817kg
Cooling Method Air-cooled
Working Temp. 0–40°C
AC Input 380 / 400 / 415 / 480V — 3ph — 50/60Hz
Energy Efficiency Up to 83%

Download the Bitrode Digital Cycler™ (BTDC) Flyer 

 

 

 

TOP BTDC FEATURES:

🔄 Regenerative
Discharge energy is recycled.
⚡ Pulsing
Supports DCIR and other applications.
➖ Bipolar
Discharge below zero volts.
🧱 High Circuit Density
Up to 28 channels in a single-bay cabinet.
🔌 Circuit-Circuit Isolation
Electrically isolated for safety.
🛠️ Slide-Out Modules
Quick connectors for easy maintenance.
🔗 Paralleling Capability
Higher current flexibility.
🧠 Diagnostic Capability
Helps with troubleshooting.
🎯 Dual Current Ranges
Higher accuracy at lower currents.
✅ CE Certified
(UL, CSA available upon request)

 

 

Voltage Module Comparison

Compare specifications of 6V and 20V modules across key performance metrics.

MODEL

6 VOLT

20 VOLT

Module
BTDC4-100/10-6
BTDC4-300/30-6
BTDC4-100/10-20
BTDC2-300/30-20

Range
-6V to +6V True Bipolar Operation
-20V to +20V True Bipolar Operation

Measurement Accuracy
.015% of Full Scale
.015% of Full Scale

Measurement Resolution
18BIT
18BIT

Control Resolution
±.1mV
±.5mV

Control Mode
Digital
Digital

Input Impedance
>2M Ω
>2M Ω

 

TIME

Minimum Step Time

2ms

Data Format

ms Sequel

Data Sampling Rate

1ms Continuous Data Sampling on all circuits

Sensor Data

All auxiliary data, e.x., temperature data, is automatically synced to main IV data

 

 

 

 

 

BTDC™ General Specifications

Number of channels Up to 28 per cabinet
Voltage ranges -6 to +6 V
Continuous current per channel Up to 300 A
Duty cycle at maximum power 100%
Max. current per channel 100 / 300 / 600 A with paralleling capability
Optional pulse 150 / 450 / 900 A for up to 30 Seconds with paralleling capability
Current rise time (10 to 90%) < 0.7 ms
Current slew rate (-90 to 90%) < 1 ms
Data acquisition rate 1 ms
Voltage accuracy 0.015% of full scale (FS)
Current accuracy 0.02% of full scale (FS)
Voltage measurement resolution 0.1mV
Current measurement resolution 5 mA at 300 A, 1 mA at 30 A
Operating temperature 0° to 40°C
Input voltage 380/400/415/480V ±10% 3Ph (50/60 Hz)

 

HMI Touchscreen

• Uses “Schuler Space Express”
architecture
• Choose from standard tests
• Defi­ne recipe (program) steps
• View status of each circuit
• Customize the shown KPIs
• Graph the results of a circuit

Slide out modules for easy maintenance
with quick connectors at back.

 

All specifications and options are subject to change without notice.