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| IBEX User Manual Contents | Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3 | Part 4 | Part 5 | Part 6 |
| Clip-type probes | Pin-type probes | Stationary Battery Testing | Measuring | Menu Operation |
IBEX User Manual Part 2
6.3 Learning about basic movements
6.3.1 Zero-point adjustment of clip-type probes
1) As the IBEX can measure almost imperceptible changes in battery impedance, it is highly sensitive to a slight change in environment or location. To measure extremely low impedance of battery accurately, it is essential to correct even the contact resistance of probe terminals. Do not forget to make a zero point adjustment before testing battery cells.
2) Zero-point adjustment procedure
6.3.2 Zero–point adjustment of pin-type probe
1) As the IBEX can measure almost imperceptible changes in stationary battery impedance, it is highly sensitive to a slight change in environment or location. Therefore, in order to obtain accurate measurement outcomes, it is essential to correct even the contact resistance of probe terminals. (Caution) Do not forget to make a zero point adjustment before testing stationary batteries when measuring very often.
2) Zero-point adjustment procedure
6.3.3 Stationary battery testing methods
1) To measure stationary batteries, the following procedure shall be strictly observed at each stage.
2) If you do it at random order, it may cause an error in measured values.
3) The measurement steps are as follows.
4) To measure, arrange the pin probe to touch one side each time, according to their polarity.
1) Automatic measurement
1] Turn on the power of the tester.
2] Make a zero-point adjustment of four terminal cables.
a) Clinch the four terminal probes in the right order of the zero-point adjustment
b) Press the Cal/del key
c) As shown in Figure_5), a message asking if the correction is needed appears.
d) Press the ENT key then the same screen with Figure_6) will appear. After about 5 seconds, the graph bar will be filled, indicating the completion of zero-point adjustment.
| 3] Move on to the setup mode, to choose the Auto Icon |  |
in the Storage Select menu. |
4] Following each measurement step, connect the probes to the stationary battery then calculation screen, Figure_7), will appear. When the graph bar is filled, the measured value will be stored in the memory and displayed on the LCD screen at the same time.
5] If the probe is removed from the stationary battery, the cell number (Figure_8) displayed on the upper icon bar will be increased and be ready for the next measurement.
6] If a bank’s cell storage is exceeded, the new cell will be automatically stored in the next bank and the cell number will restart from 1.
7] If the impedance value makes an abrupt change (rise or fall) at the initial phase of the measurement due to the temporary contact resistance of the contacting parts, wait for 3 or 4 seconds to let the impedance stabilize and read the value. 8] In normal circumstance, the measurement will be completed the second beep sound of the alarm, which has been set to on.
2) Manual measurement
| 1] Enter the setup mode to select the Manual Icon |  |
in the Storage Select menu. |
2]Following each measurement step, connect the probes to the stationary battery then calculation screen, Figure_7), will appear. When the graph bar is filled, the measured value will be displayed on the LCD screen.
3] Press the Save key to store the measured value in the current cell space. Also, the cell number (Figure_8) in the upper icon bar will be increased.
4] Remove the probe from the stationary battery to switch to the standby mode.
3) In case of measuring the battery terminal polarity as reverse
1] If you measure the polarity as reversely, following message will pop up.
2] After safely removing the measuring probe terminal from the battery, press any key to get back to standby mode. 3] Measure it again after adjusting the polarity to right position.
To use the IBEX more easily and quickly, you have to learn how to operate the menu. Please refer to the previous chapter (20p) for key button functions.
1) Press the <Power> button to turn on the IBEX.
2) When the IBEX enters the standby mode, press the <MENU> button to move on to the setup mode.
3) How to move the cursor in the menu screen . Use the direction key buttons< ◀ , ▶> to move the cursor.
4) How to move to the sub-menu To get into the sub-menu, locate the cursor to the menu icon to be used, then press the < ENTER > button.
5) Move the upper menu screen. Press the <ESC> button to exit to the upper menu.
6) How to modify parameter values. Enter the ALARM SETTING menu. Use the <▲ , ▼> button to move the cursor on the parameter values to be modified then use the <◀ , ▶>buttons to modify the values.
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