BatteryFlex™
A FASTER, more EFFICIENT, and FLEXIBLE way to test device batteries.
BatteryFlex is a platform for evaluation and characterization of a wide range of battery cells and battery packs used in medical devices and small electronics.
BatteryFlex relies on instrumentation in a PXI chassis platform, which allows for the addition of unlimited input or output signals, controls, or measurements. Combined with user-made sequence scripts and playback of real-world simulated load scenarios, the capabilities of BatteryFlex are defined by you.
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Evaluate and analyze battery performance
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Compare fitness for use of different batteries
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Generate or verify battery datasheet contents
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Playback charge/discharge/usage scenarios
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Long-Term or Accelerated Life Test
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Automated Stress Screening and Quality Test
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Extended Measurements (Optical, Temperature, etc.)
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Any other application defined by User Script
STANDARD FEATURES
STANDARD INSTRUMENTS
STANDARD MEASUREMENT & TEST ACTIVITY
STANDARD FEATURES
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High-Resolution, High-Speed Measurements
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PXI Platform
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Playback and Record Load Scenarios
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Data Logging, Analysis, and Storage
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Output to any format report or datasheet
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Thermal Monitoring and Measurement
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Safety Interlocks and shutdown
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4-Quadrant SMU (±60V, ±3A, 100fA Meas)
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7.5 Digit Multimeter (±3A, 1.8MS/s)
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Thermocouple or RTD Measurement
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Serial, CAN, I2C, SPI communication
PXI Modular Architecture provides unlimited instruments, channels, and 3rd party devices available.
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Open Circuit Voltage (OCV), State of Charge
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Charge Discharge Scenarios and Load Simulation
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Power Cycle Test (PCT)
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Capacity (Static, Script, Pattern/Pulse)
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Leakage (FCT)
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High-Frequency EIS (2MHz)
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DC Internal Resistance (DCIR)
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AC Internal Resistance (ACIR)
SPECIFICATIONS
OPTIONAL FEATURES
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Thermal Chamber Integration
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2D Color Machine Vision and IR Thermal Imaging
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Additional batteries and packs tested in batch or parallel test mode
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Customizable User Interface
Digital Multimeter (NI PXIe-4081)
Accuracy
7 1/2 Digits
Voltage
± 1000 V
Current
± 3 A
Speed
1.8 MS/s
Source Measurement (NI PXIe-4139)
Number of SMU Channels
1
Voltage Range
± 60 V
Current Range DC
± 3 A
Pulsed Current Range
± 10 A
Current Sensitivity
100 fA to 1µA
Max DC Source Power
40 W
Max DC Sink Power
40 W
Settling Time (Current)
<200 µs to <1100 ms
Maximum AC Voltage
7.07 V RMS
Maximum AC Current
7.07 mA RMS
Chassis (NI PXIe-1092)
Peripheral Slots
10 (7 Hybrid)
Speed
24 GB/s
DC output
± 12 V
Module cooling
Forced air
Slot cooling capacity
82 W
