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SERIES 8500 HEV, PHEV, EV
ENERGY STORAGE AUTOMATED TEST SYSTEM

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The Series 8500 is a range of fully automated, computerized battery test systems that provide the highest level of specifications and features available in a Maccor test system. The Series 8500 provides exceptional accuracy (99.5% of Full Scale), resolution (16-bit, 1 part in 65,536) and speed (1 mS data aquisition, available) for testing Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV) batteries, Super Capacitor, and other high power energy storage devices.

With channel ratings as high as 500 Volts and 1000 Amps, the Series 8500 is the perfect instrument in your toolbox for high power applications. Using Maccor's Standard Full Feature Battery Test Software, the Series 8500 is the most powerful test system you will own. Perform virtually any type of test (FUDS, SFUDS, DST, etc) on any type of energy storage device (batteries, battery packs, super-capacitors, fuel cells, etc.). The Series 8500 comes standard with the high level accuracy, resolution, and dependability satisfied Maccor customers expect.

The Series 8500 is supplied as a complete turnkey system consisting of a test cabinet(s), computer, tester software, and data analysis software. The test cabinet, with a distributed architecture, is connected to the tester PC via an Ethernet communications network..

To provide maximum flexibility and speed of operation, single board computer controllers within the test cabinet provide control of the tests and collect the initial data. Each controller supports from one to eight test channels, dependent on the application. In addition, the test cabinet contains the individually controlled electronic loads, and power supplies for charging purposes.

Each test channel is operated independently. This allows different tests to be performed on different test channels simultaneously, with tests being started independently, or in a block. Once started, tests operate completely automatically until the appropriate test end condition is reached.

With B2G technology, battery energy is recycled to the AC grid in Discharge



Features

  • Test channels operate independently of the other positions


  • Easily programmable to run a wide range of multiple step tests


  • Operate in steps in any combination of fixed current, power, voltage, or resistance


  • Record data at operator specified intervals of time, voltage, current, etc.


  • Delivered calibrated to NIST traceable standards, and requires calibration only once per year


  • Automatic scaling of W/kg for FUDS, SFUDS, DST, and other driving simulation test protocols


  • Capability for Importing Test Step Table: Allows an ASCII text file containing a table (list) of constant current or power values at fixed or specified intervals to be executed as a test step. The values in the table can be automatically scaled for W/kg or C rate


  • CAN, I2C, SMBus capability



    • Specifications

    Configuration

     

    Charge/Discharge Current

    100 to 1000 Amps

     

    Voltage

    increments of 50 volts, maximum of 500 volts

     
     

    Resolution

     

    Current

    16-bit (1 part in 65,536)

     

    Voltage

    16-bit (1 part in 65,536)

     

    Time

     

    Minimum Step Time

    50 mS

     

    Control, Measurement, Adjustment

    50 mS

     

    Data Collection

    500 mS Standard, 10 mS Option

     

    Modes of Operation

     

    Constant

    Current, Power, Voltage, and Resistance

     

    Rest

     

    Import Test Step: Where an ASCII text file containing a table (list) of constant current or power values at fixed or specified intervals is executed as a test step. The values in the table can be automatically scaled for W/kg or C rate.




    Options

    1kHz High-Speed Data Acquisition Burst Mode

     

    Auxiliary Voltage Inputs

    ±5V, ±10V, ±20V, etc.

     

    Temperature Monitoring

    K, J, T, thermistor

     

    Control of External Load and/or Charger

     

    CAN, I2C, SMBus

     

    Environmental Chamber Control


    All specifications subject to change, please contact Maccor for latest specification.

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    Maccor, Inc.
    2805 West 40th Street
    Tulsa, OK 74107 - USA
    Tel: 918 446 1874
    Fax: 918 445 1496
    e-mail: sales@maccor.com

    Last updated 10.4.2008