IBEX User Manual Part 1 | IBEX Complete User Manual | EEPS Library | Eagle Eye Power Solutions

First of all, we would like to thank you for choosing our IBEX . The IBEX is a cutting-edge digital battery quality diagnostic tester that diagnoses the status of cells or stationary batteries deterioration by means of measuring and analyzing the internal impedance (Z), voltage (V), temperature (°C) of cells, or stationary batteries.

1.2 Product Characteristics

Employ automatic stationary battery measuring algorithm

As it has a built-in type automatic measuring algorithm, it automatically measures and stores data by contacting probes to the stationary battery poles. Thus, it can measure a lot of cells in a short while.

Excellent measuring performance

It is able to measure up to 6000AH and 1.2V, 2V, 6V, 12V cell and has a ripple elimination algorithm so that it can keep the precision of ±2.0% during floating charge.

USE GUI Menu ICON

To make it more user friendly, most of its menu items are displayed in the form of icons so that even a beginner can use it without difficulty.

Easy Management of Measurment Data

As it can manage the measuring data of stationary battery in 15 different types of banks (files), it enables effective data management, data transfer to PC and easy database operations.

Rapid Measurement Time

The time required for measurement is less than 3 seconds. The device can measures a number of stationary batteries in a short time and store them automatically.

As it paused from the inside, it enables to measure the cell that has lower terminal voltage than tail voltage and also measures its connecting resistance separately.

As it is the world first compact and light weight tester, it is advantageous for onroad measurement.

It uses a Li-Ion battery to increase use time and is marked by an enhanced durability with the elimination of moving part.

1.3 On Copyright

Any unauthorized copy of this manual is prohibited. We would like to inform you that any unauthorized copy of this manual violates copyright law and can result in penalty or prison terms.
We would like to inform you that an unauthorized use of this instrument’s circuit, algorithm, or design can incur a criminal charge based on copyright violation.
All intellectual property rights on the IBEX are retained by Eagle Eye Power Solutions LLC.

1.4 Before Reading the Manual

Operation methods and safety measures described in this manual will be applicable only for the use of this tester for original purposes. If you use the tester in a way not specified or prohibited in this manual, we cannot assure the safety of your own or properties. Please read this manual carefully and use correctly.
This manual classifies safety precautions in two categories: 「warning」, and 「caution」: even if it is categorized as 「caution」, depending on a situation, it can lead to a tragic accident As these two type of notices describes an important point, you should make sure they are followed.

Descriptions of this manual are based on IBEX-1000ORIGINAL. Unless otherwise indicated, the descriptions will be equally applicable to both IBEX-1000ORIGINAL and IBEX Pro. Different functions and uses will be noted by [org] or [pro] mark.

2. Equipment Checklist

IPlease make sure you have received the following equipment and accessories. If there is any missing part, please immediately contact your local dealer.

The above Items can be supplemented or replaced according to options you choose. Be careful not to lose any of these items.

of capacitive reactance and inductive reactance that different values for impedance will be obtained at different frequencies. Impedance at a constant frequency can not vary due to changing frequency. The term, 2Πf, becomes a constant and thus the reactance only varies due to real changes in capacitance and inductance. Measuring impedance at the same frequency over time shows that impedance does, in fact, find weak cells caused by real changes in cell condition.

4. Safety Warnings

4.1 Protecting personal or equipment damage

Never impress AC ( Alternating Current ) voltage, or over DC ( Direct Current ) 16V to the tester terminal ! It can result in serious injury to the user or damage the tester.

When you connect the IBEX’s measuring terminals to the pole of a stationary battery, be extra careful. If you cause a short circuit in the two poles(+, – ), the stationary battery terminals go short and cause severe damage in both equipment and body.
Be watchful when you use battery (cell). – Subjecting the battery to damage, heavy impact, heating, soaking, high temperature, drilling, etc., may result in explosion – Do not allow children or pets to bite the battery. – Use batteries and chargers that are not proved by the manufacturer may lead to explosion.
Do not leave this device in a car under the extreme sunlight or a source of heat. Heated device may cause a burn injury
If you carry this device, keep it in a designated case. It can reduce the impact from dropping at least a bit.
In case that you drop the device in the water or water or metal piece gets in the device, eliminate the battery pack right away so as to prevent a fire or electric shock.

4.2 Preventing Serious Injury

Please conform to safety precautions below and properly use the device so as to prevent the product damage or user injury.

To prevent a fire, overheating, chemical leakage and burst, please keep the following safety measures:

Do not use batteries, voltages, accessories that are not specified in this manual.
Do not short circuit, disassemble or modify the battery. Do not expose the battery pact to a fire or water. Also do not subject to heavy physical impact.
Be careful not to change positive (+) and negative (-) terminals of the battery pack Do not use a battery other than those specified for use with the device..
Do not charge the battery pack outside the 0℃-40℃ temperature range. In addition, do not exceed the specified charge time.
Do not put external foreign objects into the inside of the device or accessories to the cable connection part.

When disposing the battery pack, insulate electricity contact parts so as not to contact other metal objects or batteries. It can prevent a fire or explosion.
If you find a severe heat, smog, or odor during the battery pack charging process, immediately discard the battery charger from the outlet and stop charging the battery in order to prevent a fire.
If the battery pack generates electrolyte it will be a source of discolorations, deformation or smog or order. So immediately discard the battery and ask the manufacturer.
Do not cover the battery charger with a cloth. It can cause a deformation of case or fire due to heat.
Keep the device out of the hands of children while charging. It may cause an electric shock.
Do not leave the cord near to heat-generating objects. It may deform the cord or melt an insulator to cause a fire or electric shock.
Do not wash the device with volatile solvents such as paint thinners, benzene, or others. It may cause a fire or personal injury.

4.3 Preventing Serious Personal Injury

When you no longer use this device and keep it, discard the battery pack first and remove the power plug to prevent an electric shock, heat generation or fire.
Do not use this device in a place with inflammable gases. It may cause a fire or explosion.
If you drop the device and break the case to reveal the internal parts, do not touch them. It may lead to an electric shock
Do not short-circuit the positive(+) and negative(-) terminal while measuring the stationary battery. It can bring about a disaster due to the explosion of stationary battery.
Do not store the device in a dusty or humid environment. It may result in a fire or elec

To prevent a fire or electric shock, please follow the safety measures below:

Always insert the power plug completely.
Do not handle the power plug with wet hands.
Do not pull the plug by cord. Instead, pull the plug.
Do not scratch, cut, or excessively bend the power cord.
Do not bind or twist the power cord or leave a heavy object on top of the cord.
Do not overload one power outlet with too many power plugs.
Do not use a power plug that has a damaged insulator.

If necessary, pull out the power plug and clean the dusts around the outlet. If the surrounding environment is dusty, humid, or oily, the dust on the power outlet will bear moisture thereby causing the short-circuit in the outlet and being susceptible to a fire.

4.4 Handing precautions

Do not drop or subject to physical shock.
This device is not moisture-resistant, so do not use it in a place with high humidity.
Do not leave the device near strong magnetic substances such as magnets, electric motors. If you use or store the device in an area under strong magnetic filed, it can cause malfunctions due to damage in the internal parts
Do not leave the device under the direct and strong sunlight. High temperature will cause damage of the device.
This device is made of up elaborated circuits. Do not attempt to disassemble or repair. If the product’s warranty label is broken due to disassembly, the warranty will be void.
Do not clean the device with any organic solvent detergents
Do not store the device in a place with highly corrosive chemicals such as laboratories
If you do not use the device for a long time, store in a dry, cool, well-ventilated area. Carry out regular operation to test its functions while in storage.
Do not leave or use the battery pack in a heated place. It can generate the electrolyte leakage or shorten its life. In addition, heated battery pack can cause a burn injury.

If the product does not function properly or is in need of repair, please contact Eagle Eye Power Solutions.

5. Part Names

5.1 Front Part

5.4 LCD DISPLAY

1) Measuring screen

Figure _1) is a LCD screen displayed when a stationary battery is measured by IBEX Series.

1) Measuring screen

Figure _1) is a LCD screen displayed when a stationary battery is measured by IBEX Series.

5.5 Key Functions

The maximum number of characters to be entered is 10 English characters.

* For detailed explanations on the setup mode, measuring mode, character input mode, please refer to 23p~28p.

* HARDWARE RESET KEY If the LCD display is not stable or the system comes to a halt, please press the reset key through a reset hole on the upper-right back of IBEX with a miniscule driver or pin. Then a hardware reset will take place in the system by this reset action. (The measuring data in the MPU memory is not erased to the RESET.)

6. Before using the tester

This part will explain several preliminary stages and basic movements of IBEX.

6.1 How to charge Li-ion battery

Li-ion battery will be charged by IBEX specific charger (DP 403) in the following methods:

1) Connect the power cord of charger to a single phase 100~230V 50/60hz power plug. <POWER> lamp will be lit and turn to green

2) Insert the power adapter recharge connecter to the power outlet terminal on the right side of the IBEX. <POWER> lamp will be lit and turn to red.

3) Charge the battery pack. After around 120 minutes, the battery pack will be fully charged. When the charge is completed, <POWER> lamp will switch from red to green.

6.2 How to Install and remove the Li-ion battery pack

IBEX has a fully charged built-in battery pack when it is shipped out of the factory. As the use time of the IBEX increased, the battery life is shortened, and available time of the battery will fall accordingly. When the IBEX’s measuring time drops below 1 hour, you have to replace the battery. It is necessary to use a Li-ion E specific battery offered by Powertron Engineering

6.2.1 How to install battery pack

To install a battery pack, follow the figures below to insert the battery pack to the IBEX.

1) After locate the IBEX specific battery pack in the same direction with Figure_3). Check the direction of positive and negative poles then insert the connectors.

2) After inserting the connector, insert the Li-ion battery pack as shown in Figure_4)

3) When the battery pack is completely inserted, close the cover.

Caution: If you force the connector into the device in reverse way, it can cause damage in Battery pack and IBEX due to internal short-circuit. So please make sure you are inserting the connecter in a right direction.

6.2.2 Battery pack check out

If you have purchased an additional battery pack to frequent changes of the in-built battery (battery back), please make sure that you have purchased the following model. The company (Powertron Engineering Co.,Ltd) will not be responsible for an accident due to an incorrect use of battery pack.

Manufacturer: GP PART NO: 1865L2003S1PMLZ or Equivalent (Voltage : 11.1V, Capacity: 1,950mAh)

6.2.3 Battery pack life

It is recommended to replace the Li-ion battery, when it goes through about 300~500 times of a charge and discharge cycle. Considering additional life-shortening factor, time, it is advisable to purchase an extra battery pack after one year from the original purchase.

6.2.4 Battery pack removal

To remove the battery pack, follow the installation method in reverse order.

6.2.5 Things to know

If you use the tester while charging it with its battery pack connected to a charger, stop the charging process by the sensor of the charger so as to carry out accurate measurement while charging it.

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