World-Class Standard for Battery Test Equipment



World-Class Standard for Battery Test Equipment

Bitrode Digital Cycler (BTDC)




Key Features Include:

  • Regenerative – discharge energy is recycled
  • Pulsing – 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
  • Slide-out modules – easy maintenance with quick connectors at back
  • Paralleling capability – flexibility for tests that require higher currents
  • In-depth diagnostic capability – easier troubleshooting and problem resolution
  • Dual current ranges – higher accuracy at lower currents
  • CE (UL, CSA available upon request)
  • The HMI can be removed if not needed for the application
  • CAN Interface
  • Additional temperature, voltage, and pressure inputs and digital I/O connections
  • Stack tree light (requires digital outputs)
  • Open communication architecture customizable as needed to connect to:
    • Existing automation infrastructure
    • External and third-part I/O modules
    • Environmental chambers
    • Third-party software
  • Custom Hardware and Software engineering services available

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
  • 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
    • Research and development and production environments
    • Battery cells regardless of chemistry
    • Super- and ultra capacitors

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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.