Battery Testers - Westek Electronics https://westek.com.au Wed, 12 Feb 2025 09:03:30 +0000 en-AU hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.1 https://westek.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/cropped-Westek-Favicon-32x32.webp Battery Testers - Westek Electronics https://westek.com.au 32 32 Handheld Battery Analyzers https://westek.com.au/handheld-battery-analyzers/ Wed, 12 Feb 2025 08:41:57 +0000 https://westek.com.au/?p=2258 The 603B, 601B, and 600B are handheld battery capacity analyzers designed to test and maintain sealed lead acid (SLA) batteries used in various applications such as backup power UPS, emergency lighting, fire alarms, security systems, and more. These analyzers quickly evaluate a battery’s response to load resistance, measuring internal resistance, and displaying the remaining battery capacity as an indicator of the battery’s health.

Each model is optimized for different testing needs, from basic capacity measurements to more advanced features like internal resistance testing and record storage.

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603B Battery Capacity Analyzer

Voltage Testing: Tests 6V and 12V sealed lead acid batteries.
Capacity: Measures batteries up to 100Ah.
Internal Memory: Stores test configurations and measurement results for up to 50 batteries.
State of Charge: Displays battery voltage, state of charge, and internal resistance.
USB Connectivity: Pre-load up to 50 test configurations via USB and export data to CSV files.
Fast Testing: Allows quick sorting of batteries with fast test cycle time.
Powered by the Battery Under Test: No need for external power.
Twist-lock test leads: Easily change test leads for different measurements.

Applications: Ideal for testing SLA batteries in intrusion detection, fire alarms, security cameras, and access control systems.

603B Datasheet

601B Battery Capacity Analyzer

Voltage Testing: Supports 6V and 12V lead acid batteries.
Settable Ah Ranges: From 5Ah to 100Ah, adjustable in 1Ah steps.
Internal Resistance Measurement: Provides accurate readings of a battery’s internal resistance.
Battery Health Indicator: Quickly displays the remaining battery capacity.
User-friendly Interface: Simple and easy to operate with rubber buttons.
Powered by the Battery Under Test: Eliminates the need for an external power supply.

Applications: Suitable for testing SLA batteries in backup power, emergency lighting, and fire alarm systems.

600B Battery Capacity Analyzer

Voltage Testing: Designed for testing 12V lead acid batteries.
Settable Ah Ranges: Predefined ranges at 7, 12, 24, 42, 65, and 100Ah.
Quick Testing: Displays remaining battery storage capacity in just seconds.
Durable Design: Built with a rugged housing and extruded aluminum case.
Powered by the Battery Under Test: No need for an external power source.

Applications: Perfect for maintaining and testing 12V lead acid batteries in UPS and security systems.

600B Datasheet

Features Comparison:
Features603B601B600B
Powered by battery under testYesYesYes
Test 6V and 12V batteriesYesYes12V only
Instant on with voltage readingYesYesYes
Fast test cycle timeYesYesYes
State of charge (SOC) %YesYesYes
Open and loaded voltageYesYesNo
Internal resistance (IR) testYesYesNo
Charger circuit testYesNoNo
DC load testYesNoNo
Record mode for storing resultsYesNoNo
Removable cablesYesNoNo

The 603B, 601B, and 600B handheld battery analyzers offer flexible and reliable solutions for testing and maintaining sealed lead acid batteries in critical systems like fire alarms, security, and backup power. These analyzers are robust, easy to use, and deliver fast, accurate results to help ensure battery reliability in your systems.

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]]> BA Series https://westek.com.au/ba-series/ Wed, 12 Feb 2025 08:00:40 +0000 https://westek.com.au/?p=2249 BA Series Battery Analyzers

The BA Series battery analyzers are designed to accurately measure voltage and resistance in modern battery technologies, ensuring high accuracy, resolution, and speed. In addition to voltage and resistance, these instruments provide auxiliary measurements such as inductance, capacitance, dissipation factor, impedance, quality factor, reactance, and phase angle in both degrees and radians.

These analyzers are ideal for testing battery chemistries that respond to a 1 kHz AC stimulus signal, such as lead acid, lithium, and alkaline batteries. The BA6011 model supports measurements for battery packs up to 300V, while the BA6010 is suited for 60V measurements, perfect for individual battery cell testing.

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4.3-inch color LCD display for easy reading of measurements and graphical data.
Trace function: Graphically displays voltage and resistance with on-screen cursor measurements.
4-wire Kelvin test leads for precise measurements, including monitoring of Hi/Low and drive open faults.
9-bin sorting feature with statistical evaluations for comparing and categorizing battery performance.
Δ% mode: Quickly determines the percentage difference between battery measurements.
Pass/Fail indicator with an audible tone for fast feedback during testing.
Fast test speed: Capable of up to 50 measurements per second to enhance manufacturing efficiency.
Multiple trigger modes: Internal, manual, bus, and external triggers for flexible operation.
100 internal/external storage locations for setups and screen saves.
Handler interface for easy integration with component handlers or PLC systems.
Standard RS232 and USB (USBTMC and virtual COM) interfaces for connectivity.

Applications:

Battery Testing: Ideal for characterizing battery chemistries in lead acid, lithium, and alkaline batteries.
Consumer Products: Test batteries used in electronic gadgets and wearable devices.
Electric Vehicles: Evaluate the performance of batteries in EVs and power backup systems.
Security and Fire Alarm Systems: Ensure reliability of batteries used in critical security and safety systems.

Models Available:

BA6010: 60V Battery Analyzer, optimized for battery cell testing.
BA6011: 300V Battery Analyzer, designed for battery pack testing up to 300V.

BA6010 Series Datasheet

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]]> BCS Series https://westek.com.au/bcs-series/ Wed, 12 Feb 2025 07:59:19 +0000 https://westek.com.au/?p=2246 BCS Series - 150W Battery Charger/Simulator

The BCS Series battery charger/simulator is designed for testing batteries and battery-powered devices, featuring precise source/sink capabilities, bipolar output, and variable output impedance. This series is ideal for performing battery charge, discharge, and simulation tests, making it a versatile tool for evaluating batteries and charger circuits used in various devices such as cell phones, wearables, and IoT devices.

Additionally, the BCS Series functions as a precise DC power supply with a fast transient response and low ripple/noise, ensuring stable operation for critical testing applications.

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Source or Sink up to 150W with 2-quadrant operation.
Compact 2U form factor for space efficiency.
Dual channel and dual range operation available on BCS6401 model.
Battery charge, discharge, and simulation modes.
Bipolar output for enhanced testing flexibility.
Sink current up to 5A for accurate discharge testing.
Variable output impedance adjustable from 0 Ohm to 1 Ohm.
Low noise output (<3 mVpp) for precise testing environments.
Fast load recovery time ensures stable operation even with fluctuating loads.
High-resolution current readback (100nA) for accurate monitoring.
Built-in protection features: Over Voltage Protection (OVP), Over Current Protection (OCP), Over Temperature Protection (OTP), and key-lock.
Standard USB (USBTMC-compliant) and LAN interfaces for easy integration.

Applications:

Battery Testing: Evaluate performance of batteries used in mobile devices, wearables, IoT systems, and other portable electronics.
Charger Circuitry Testing: Analyze the behavior of battery charger circuits and their performance under different conditions.
Device Simulation: Simulate various battery conditions to test device performance, including discharge and charge cycles.

Models Available:

BCS6401: Dual Channel Battery Charger/Simulator, 45W per channel.
BCS6402: Single Channel 150W Battery Charger/Simulator.

BCS Series Datasheet

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