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[ViReN]

CBA II - Computerized Battery Analyzer

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I always wondered how exactly the batteries perform, West Mountain Radio's CBA II does the job very elegantly and efficiently...



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This is an initial review, more details coming soon...

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[Thujone]

Price?

Edit: Found it, their site is poorly layed out but the price is $109.95

Also you will need http://www.westmountainradio.com/rigrunner/pp_clamp.htm which is 17$ in order to test a cell.

 

[MikeLip]

Very cool! Basically nothing more than a programmable load, but wow! Last time I bought a load it was upwards of $3,000 Their accuracy numbers are a little wonky, but it looks more than adequate for what it's doing. Very nice. Thanks for the review!

 

[ViReN]

Also you will need http://www.westmountainradio.com/rigrunner/pp_clamp.htm which is 17$ in order to test a cell.

I built my own "Clamp" just had to ensure that current path is not having any obstacles / resistance.

With PP Clamp, you can test any battery sizes up to 2 inches i.e. cells of lengths up to 50 mm ...i think we can even test an 18650, might be stressing the clamp and battery but still it's possible

CBA II is a very useful tool.

 

[Bonky]

can ya do some Duracell 2650s vs some energizer lithiums?

 

[ViReN]

Yes, it's planned but after 2 weeks. I am awaiting some tools to arrive

my make shift battery holder is not sufficient at this moment to do high current discharges.

 

[Thujone]

Got one on the way from batteryspace, along with temp sensor. Thanks for the review! And damn you at the same time

 

[ViReN]

Got one on the way from batteryspace, along with temp sensor. Thanks for the review! And damn you at the same time

:nana:

Hope you have got the CBA II .... how's tests going...

can ya do some Duracell 2650s vs some energizer lithiums?

Now that I am back from a home town visit ..... Will start some interesting tests from tomorrow... will keep you posted.