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Battery Test System Safety and Maintenance Procedures Course Overview

Exploring the operation, safety, and maintenance procedures for Battery Test System.

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Course Objectives

  • Explore the BTS purpose, and review hardware/software components

  • Use the BTS safety features and procedures

  • Perform proper system setup and install

  • Review routine and periodic maintenance procedures

  • Provide common troubleshooting steps to resolve system issues

  • Review calibration best practices for BTS components

Course Details

Duration

  • On-Demand: 1.5 hours

Audience

  • Battery test operators and technicians working with the NI Battery Test System for battery characterization and validation

Prerequisites

  • High Voltage Safety Training (Recommended)

NI Products Used

If you take the course On-Demand:

  • BTS Software 3.0

  • NI BTS Hardware Package

Training Materials

  • On-demand training includes digital course materials delivered through the NI Learning Center, available for the access duration of your subscription

Battery Test System Safety and Maintenance Procedures Course Outline

LessonOverviewTopics

NI Battery Test System (BTS) Overview

Explore the purpose of the NI BTS and review its hardware and software components.

  • What Is the NI Battery Test System (BTS)?  

  • NI Measurement Rack Hardware Overview

  • BTS Configuration Options

  • Battery Test Software Overview

Safety Features and ProceduresExplore the safety features and procedures for safe operation of the NI BTS.

  • High Voltage Warning

  • BTS Safety Features

  • Safe System Setup

  • Managing Alarm Responses in VeriStand

Exploring an Existing Application

Explore an existing LabVIEW project and parts of a VI.

  • Exploring a LabVIEW Project
  • Parts of a VI
  • Understanding Dataflow
  • Finding Examples in LabVIEW
System Install and SetupSetup the BTS system out of the box and identify best practices to ensure everything works as expected.

  • System Bring-up and Validation

  • Software Installation and Setup

  • Connecting External Devices

  • VeriStand System Configuration Overview

  • IO Checkout and Verification

Navigating the Web UIUse the BTS Web UI to complete the workflow.

  • Web UI Overview

  • Creating a Test Plan

  • Running the Test Plan and Reviewing the Results

Maintenance ProceduresReview routine and periodic maintenance procedures to ensure system functionality and maximize system lifespan.

  • Environmental Considerations

  • Preventative Maintenance

  • Replacing Components

BTS TroubleshootingExplore the common troubleshooting steps to determine and resolve BTS issues.

  • General Troubleshooting Steps

  • cRIO Network Troubleshooting

  • NI MAX Hardware Testing

Instrument CalibrationExplore the purpose and motivation for instrument calibration and identify best practices for BTS calibration.

  • What Is Calibration and Why Is it Important?

  • How to Use Self-Calibration in NI MAX

  • Software Compensation within VeriStand

  • Calibration for BTS Instruments

 

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