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Battery discharge testers compared
Amperis Battery Discharger BDC Battery discharge container system BLU100C BLU1100D BLU1350D BLU200C BLU300C BLU400C BLU500C BLU570C BLU600C BLU700C BLU800C XD Series: battery discharger and cycler BLU100A No product page on this site BLU100L No product page on this site BLU110T No product page on this site BLU200A No product page on this site BLU220T No product page on this site BLU230T No product page on this site BLU340A No product page on this site BLU360V No product page on this site
Battery voltage48 to 600 V depending on modelNot stated on the product pageUp to 300 V DC; optional total discharge to 0 V (ZVD module)2.5 – 1100 V DC; down to 0 V with zero-voltage module2.5 – 1350 V DC; down to 0 V with zero-voltage moduleUp to 300 V DC; optional total discharge to 0 V (ZVD module)Up to 300 V DC; optional total discharge to 0 V (ZVD module)Up to 300 V DC; optional total discharge to 0 V (ZVD module)Up to 500 V DC; optional total discharge to 0 V (ZVD module)Up to 570 V DC; optional total discharge to 0 V (ZVD module)Up to 500 V DC; optional total discharge to 0 V (ZVD module)Up to 700 V DC; optional total discharge to 0 V (ZVD module)Up to 800 V DC; optional total discharge to 0 V (ZVD module)Nominal battery voltage: 12 – 135 V DC / 12 – 135 V DC / 12 – 180 V DC
DC output voltage range: 10 – 140 V DC / 10 – 140 V DC / 10 – 200 V DC
5.55 – 300 V DC3.2 – 300 V DC0.9 – 70.5 V DC; down to 0 V with ZVD module5.55 – 300 V DC5.55 – 70.5 V DC; down to 0 V with ZVD module4.8 – 30 V DC; down to 0 V with ZVD module5.55 – 300 V DC5.55 – 500 V DC
Discharge currentUp to 200 A depending on model; unlimited by paralleling unitsNot stated on the product pageUp to 150 A DC over the whole voltage range; resolution 0.1 AUp to 100 A; resolution 0.1 AUp to 100 A; resolution 0.1 AUp to 300 A DC over the whole voltage range; resolution 0.1 AUp to 270 A DC over the whole voltage range; resolution 0.1 AUp to 300 A DC over the whole voltage range; resolution 0.1 AUp to 270 A DC over the whole voltage range; resolution 0.1 AUp to 100 A DC over the whole voltage range; resolution 0.1 AUp to 300 A DC over the whole voltage range; resolution 0.1 AUp to 260 A DC over the whole voltage range; resolution 0.1 AUp to 100 A DC over the whole voltage range; resolution 0.1 A200 A / 200 A / 100 AUp to 160 A; resolution 0.1 AUp to 160 A; resolution 0.1 AUp to 150 A; resolution 0.1 AUp to 240 A; resolution 0.1 AUp to 340 A; resolution 0.1 AUp to 280 A; resolution 0.1 AUp to 160 A; resolution 0.1 AUp to 160 A; resolution 0.1 A
PowerNot stated on the product page260 A and 42.0 kW per unit20 kW40 kW (800 – 1100 V DC)40 kW (800 – 1350 V DC)42 kW20 kW42 kW20 kW32 kW42 kW42 kW32 kW20 kW / 20 kW / 20 kW14.2 kW14.2 kW8.5 kW19.7 kW19.2 kW8.4 kW28.4 kW28.4 kW
ModelsModel: Battery voltage (V) / Discharge current (A)
BDC-048-200: 48 / 200
BDC-096-200: 96 / 200
BDC-135-150: 135 / 150
BDC-240-075: 240 / 75
BDC-400-040: 400 / 40
BDC-500-025: 500 / 25
BDC-600-015: 600 / 15
2 × BLU700C, governed by the central controlNo built-in cell supervisionNot stated on the product pageNot stated on the product pageNo built-in cell supervisionBuilt-in cell supervision unit (CVM and CVM-4 modules)Built-in cell supervision unit (CVM and CVM-4 modules)Built-in cell supervision unit (CVM and CVM-4 modules)Built-in cell supervision unit (CVM and CVM-4 modules)Built-in cell supervision unit (CVM and CVM-4 modules)Built-in cell supervision unit (CVM and CVM-4 modules)Built-in cell supervision unit (CVM and CVM-4 modules)XD200/12.US / XD200/12.EU / XD100/12Not stated in the documentationNot stated in the documentationNot stated in the documentationNot stated in the documentationNot stated in the documentationNot stated in the documentationNot stated in the documentationNot stated in the documentation
Supported batteriesAll: lead-acid, Ni-Cd and lithiumNot stated on the product pageLead-acid, Li-ion, Ni-Cd or other chemistries; stationary stringsLead-acid, lithium-ion, Ni-Cd or other chemistries; any battery stringLead-acid, lithium-ion, Ni-Cd or other chemistries; any battery stringLead-acid, Li-ion, Ni-Cd or other chemistries; stationary stringsLead-acid, Li-ion, Ni-Cd or other chemistries; stationary stringsLead-acid, Li-ion, Ni-Cd or other chemistries; stationary stringsLead-acid, Li-ion, Ni-Cd or other chemistries; stationary stringsLead-acid, Li-ion, Ni-Cd or other chemistries; stationary stringsLead-acid, Li-ion, Ni-Cd or other chemistries; stationary stringsLead-acid, Li-ion, Ni-Cd or other chemistries; stationary stringsLead-acid, Li-ion, Ni-Cd or other chemistries; stationary stringsNot stated on the product pageStationary battery stringsStationary battery strings and single Li-ion cellsLead-acid, nickel-based and Li-ion; single cells and strings (telecom, substations)Stationary battery stringsLead-acid, nickel-based and Li-ion; single cells and strings (telecom, substations)Lead-acid, nickel-based and Li-ion; single cells and strings (telecom, substations)Stationary battery stringsStationary battery strings
Discharge modesDischarge principle: High-frequency IGBT regulator, constant current adjustable from zero to the model maximum
Automatic stop: On programmed minimum voltage or maximum test time
Not stated on the product pageConstant I, P, R and U + load profilesConstant I, P, R and U; I, P and R profilesConstant I, P, R and U; I, P and R profilesConstant I, P, R and U + load profilesConstant I, P, R and U + load profilesConstant I, P, R and U + load profilesConstant I, P, R and U + load profilesConstant I, P, R and U + load profilesConstant I, P, R and U + load profilesConstant I, P, R and U + load profilesConstant I, P, R and U + load profilesNot stated on the product pageConstant I, P and R; I, P and R profilesConstant I, P and R; I, P and R profilesConstant I, P and R; I, P and R profilesConstant I, P and R; I, P and R profilesConstant I, P and R; I, P and R profilesConstant I, P and R; I, P and R profilesConstant I, P and R; I, P and R profilesConstant I, P and R; I, P and R profiles
Voltage and current measurementNot stated on the product pageVoltage measurement: 0 to 705 V DC; ±0.5% of reading ±0.1 V
Current measurement: 0 to 300 A DC; ±0.5% of reading ±0.2 A
Voltage: 0 – 300 V DC; ±0.5 % rdg ±0.1 V
Current with probe: 0 – 2999.9 A DC; ±(0.5 % rdg + 0.2 A)
Voltage: 0 – 1100 V DC; ±0.5 % rdg ±0.1 V
Current: 0 – 200 A DC internal (0 – 2999.9 A with clamp); ±0.5 % rdg ±0.1 A
Voltage: 0 – 1350 V DC; ±0.5 % rdg ±0.1 V
Current: 0 – 200 A DC internal (0 – 2999.9 A with clamp); ±0.5 % rdg ±0.1 A
Voltage: 0 – 300 V DC; ±0.5 % rdg ±0.1 V
Current with probe: 0 – 2999.9 A DC; ±(0.5 % rdg + 0.2 A)
Voltage: 0 – 300 V DC; ±0.5 % rdg ±0.1 V
Current with probe: 0 – 2999.9 A DC; ±(0.5 % rdg + 0.2 A)
Voltage: 0 – 300 V DC; ±0.5 % rdg ±0.1 V
Current with probe: 0 – 2999.9 A DC; ±(0.5 % rdg + 0.2 A)
Voltage: 0 – 500 V DC; ±0.5 % rdg ±0.1 V
Current with probe: 0 – 2999.9 A DC; ±(0.5 % rdg + 0.2 A)
Voltage: 0 – 570 V DC; ±0.5 % rdg ±0.1 V
Current with probe: 0 – 2999.9 A DC; ±(0.5 % rdg + 0.2 A)
Voltage: 0 – 500 V DC; ±0.5 % rdg ±0.1 V
Current with probe: 0 – 2999.9 A DC; ±(0.5 % rdg + 0.2 A)
Voltage: 0 – 700 V DC; ±0.5 % rdg ±0.1 V
Current with probe: 0 – 2999.9 A DC; ±(0.5 % rdg + 0.2 A)
Voltage: 0 – 800 V DC; ±0.5 % rdg ±0.1 V
Current with probe: 0 – 2999.9 A DC; ±(0.5 % rdg + 0.2 A)
Not stated on the product pageVoltage: ±0.5 % rdg ±0.1 V
Current: up to 300 A DC; ±(0.5 % rdg + 0.2 A) in constant current
Voltage: ±0.5 % rdg ±0.1 V
Current: up to 300 A DC; ±(0.5 % rdg + 0.2 A) in constant current
Voltage: 0 – 75 V DC; ±0.5 % rdg ±0.1 V
Current: 0 – 300 A DC; ±(0.5 % rdg + 0.1 A); current probe input for testing with load connected
Voltage: ±0.5 % rdg ±0.1 V
Current: up to 300 A DC; ±(0.5 % rdg + 0.2 A) in constant current
Voltage: 0 – 75 V DC; ±0.5 % rdg ±0.1 V
Current: 0 – 400 A DC; ±(0.5 % rdg + 0.1 A); current probe input for testing with load connected
Voltage: 0 – 30 V DC; ±0.5 % rdg ±0.1 V
Current: 0 – 400 A DC; ±(0.5 % rdg + 0.1 A); current probe input for testing with load connected
Voltage: ±0.5 % rdg ±0.1 V
Current: up to 300 A DC; ±(0.5 % rdg + 0.2 A) in constant current
Voltage: ±0.5 % rdg ±0.1 V
Current: up to 300 A DC; ±(0.5 % rdg + 0.2 A) in constant current
Parallel operationNot stated on the product pageNot stated on the product pageNot supportedUp to 10 units of the same modelUp to 10 units of the same modelNot supportedUp to 10 units of the same modelUp to 10 units of the same modelUp to 10 units of the same modelUp to 10 units of the same modelUp to 10 units of the same modelUp to 10 units of the same modelUp to 10 units of the same modelNot stated on the product pageNot supportedNot supportedNot supportedUp to 10 units via Ethernet and RS-485Up to 10 units of the same modelUp to 10 units of the same modelUp to 10 units via Ethernet and RS-485Up to 10 units via Ethernet and RS-485
Memory and communicationsBuilt-in datalogger, PC interface (miniUSB) and analysis software with automatic reportsNot stated on the product page7" colour touchscreen; internal memory with USB download; optional Ethernet and RS-232; test resume after power loss7" colour touchscreen; USB; optional RS-232 and Ethernet; test resume after power loss7" colour touchscreen; USB; optional RS-232 and Ethernet; test resume after power loss7" colour touchscreen; internal memory with USB download; optional Ethernet and RS-232; test resume after power loss7" colour touchscreen; internal memory with USB download; optional Ethernet and RS-232; test resume after power loss7" colour touchscreen; internal memory with USB download; optional Ethernet and RS-232; test resume after power loss7" colour touchscreen; internal memory with USB download; optional Ethernet and RS-232; test resume after power loss7" colour touchscreen; internal memory with USB download; optional Ethernet and RS-232; test resume after power loss7" colour touchscreen; internal memory with USB download; optional Ethernet and RS-232; test resume after power loss7" colour touchscreen; internal memory with USB download; optional Ethernet and RS-232; test resume after power loss7" colour touchscreen; internal memory with USB download; optional Ethernet and RS-232; test resume after power lossNot stated on the product page4.3" touchscreen; PC analysis software4.3" touchscreen; PC analysis software5.7" touchscreen; USB and USB flash drive; optional RS-232 and Ethernet4.3" touchscreen; PC analysis software5.7" touchscreen; USB and USB flash drive; optional RS-232 and Ethernet5.7" touchscreen; USB and USB flash drive; optional RS-232 and Ethernet4.3" touchscreen; PC analysis software4.3" touchscreen; PC analysis software
StandardsNot stated on the product pageNot stated on the product pageIEEE 450-2010, IEEE 1188-2005, IEEE 1106-2015, IEC 60896-11/21IEEE 450-2010, IEEE 1188-2005, IEEE 1106-2015, IEC 60896-11/21IEEE 450-2010, IEEE 1188-2005, IEEE 1106-2015, IEC 60896-11/21IEEE 450-2010, IEEE 1188-2005, IEEE 1106-2015, IEC 60896-11/21IEEE 450-2010, IEEE 1188-2005, IEEE 1106-2015, IEC 60896-11/21IEEE 450-2010, IEEE 1188-2005, IEEE 1106-2015, IEC 60896-11/21IEEE 450-2010, IEEE 1188-2005, IEEE 1106-2015, IEC 60896-11/21IEEE 450-2010, IEEE 1188-2005, IEEE 1106-2015, IEC 60896-11/21IEEE 450-2010, IEEE 1188-2005, IEEE 1106-2015, IEC 60896-11/21IEEE 450-2010, IEEE 1188-2005, IEEE 1106-2015, IEC 60896-11/21IEEE 450-2010, IEEE 1188-2005, IEEE 1106-2015, IEC 60896-11/21Not stated on the product pageIEEE 450-2010, IEEE 1188-2005, IEEE 1106-2015, IEC 60896-11/22IEEE 450-2010, IEEE 1188-2005, IEEE 1106-2015, IEC 60896-11/22IEEE 450-2010, IEEE 1188-2005, IEEE 1106-2015, IEC 60896-11/22IEEE 450-2010, IEEE 1188-2005, IEEE 1106-2015, IEC 60896-11/22IEEE 450-2010, IEEE 1188-2005, IEEE 1106-2015, IEC 60896-11/22IEEE 450-2010, IEEE 1188-2005, IEEE 1106-2015, IEC 60896-11/22IEEE 450-2010, IEEE 1188-2005, IEEE 1106-2015, IEC 60896-11/22IEEE 450-2010, IEEE 1188-2005, IEEE 1106-2015, IEC 60896-11/22
Power supplySingle phase 120 or 230 V AC ±10 %Not stated on the product page90 – 264 V AC, 50/60 Hz; 200 W90 – 264 V AC, 50/60 Hz, single-phase90 – 264 V AC, 50/60 Hz, single-phase90 – 264 V AC, 50/60 Hz; 200 W90 – 264 V AC, 50/60 Hz; 200 W (400 W with cell supervision)90 – 264 V AC, 50/60 Hz; 200 W (400 W with cell supervision)90 – 264 V AC, 50/60 Hz; 200 W (400 W with cell supervision)90 – 264 V AC, 50/60 Hz; 200 W (400 W with cell supervision)90 – 264 V AC, 50/60 Hz; 200 W (400 W with cell supervision)90 – 264 V AC, 50/60 Hz; 200 W (400 W with cell supervision)90 – 264 V AC, 50/60 Hz; 200 W (400 W with cell supervision)1×85 – 135 V AC / 1×230 V AC / 1×230 V AC90 – 264 V AC, 50/60 Hz, single-phase90 – 264 V AC, 50/60 Hz, single-phase90 – 264 V AC, 50/60 Hz, single-phase90 – 264 V AC, 50/60 Hz, single-phase90 – 264 V AC, 50/60 Hz, single-phase90 – 264 V AC, 50/60 Hz, single-phase90 – 264 V AC, 50/60 Hz, single-phase90 – 264 V AC, 50/60 Hz, single-phase
Operating conditionsProtection degree: IP21 standard; IP54 optional
Operating conditions: −10 °C to +45 °C; humidity < 75 %; altitude > 2000 m to EN 62040-3
-20 to +40 °C; humidity up to 95%Not stated on the product page0 to +50 °C; humidity up to 95 % non-condensing; IP200 to +50 °C; humidity up to 95 % non-condensing; IP20Not stated on the product pageNot stated on the product pageNot stated on the product pageNot stated on the product pageNot stated on the product pageNot stated on the product pageNot stated on the product pageNot stated on the product pageNot stated on the product pageNot stated in the documentationNot stated in the documentation0 to +50 °C; humidity up to 95 % non-condensing; IP20Not stated in the documentation0 to +50 °C; humidity up to 95 % non-condensing; IP200 to +50 °C; humidity up to 95 % non-condensing; IP20Not stated in the documentationNot stated in the documentation
Dimensions and weight326 × 765 × 483 mm, on castorsContainer: 10-foot; 2991 × 2438 × 2591 mm
Total weight: About 900 kg
564 × 267 × 355 mm; 18.9 kg601 × 287 × 566 mm; 30.0 kg601 × 287 × 566 mm; 30.0 kg615.5 × 287 × 566 mm; 28.5 kg564 × 267 × 355 mm; 18.9 kg615.5 × 287 × 566 mm; 28.5 kg564 × 267 × 355 mm; 18.9 kg560 × 268 × 473 mm; 20.8 kg615.5 × 287 × 566 mm; 28.5 kg615.5 × 287 × 566 mm; 28.0 kg560 × 268 × 473 mm; 20.8 kgDC connectors: Battery port, charger port / Battery port, charger port / Battery port, charger port
AC input power: 800 W / 800 W / 800 W
Safety standards: UL 1564 4th ed. 2015; CSA C22.2 No. 107.2 – 01 R2016 / IEC 60335-1:2010; EN IEC 61000-6-2:2019; EN 61000-6-4:2007/A1:2011; RoHS 2011/65/EU / IEC 60335-1:2010; EN IEC 61000-6-2:2019; EN 61000-6-4:2007/A1:2011; RoHS 2011/65/EU
12.8 kg12.8 kg440 × 221 × 355 mm; 12.8 kg14.5 kg560 × 221 × 355 mm; 15.1 kg560 × 221 × 355 mm; 15.1 kg20.6 kg20.6 kg
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