The Arbin Instruments BT-2000 is a modular, multi-channel battery testing system engineered for precision characterization of batteries, fuel cells, and supercapacitors across research, quality control, and production environments. Each channel operates independently with isolated circuitry, eliminating crosstalk and enabling simultaneous testing of diverse device types. The system features plug-and-play expansion via channel and auxiliary modules, channel paralleling for increased current capacity, and bipolar output capability with cross-zero linearity. Operated through MITS Pro software on an external PC, the BT-2000 delivers configurable test profiles and detailed performance metrics essential for energy storage optimization.
## Technical Specifications
**Electrical Architecture**
• Voltage ranges: 3–30 V per channel; configurable 0–5 V, 0–10 V, ±5 V, and −20 V to +20 V options
• Current ranges: High ±10 A, Medium ±1 A; multiple configurations available including ±100 mA, ±100 µA, ±10 µA
• Bipolar output with cross-zero transition; rise time as fast as 10 µs
• Accuracy: 0.02% (low power), 0.05% (high power); 0.02% linear circuitry, 0.5% FSR PWM
**System Configuration**
• 44-channel configurations: Channels 1–14 (100 µA, 10 mA, 500 mA); Channels 24–32 (100 µA, 10 mA, 5 A); Channels 33–44 (100 mA, 1 A, 10 A)
• Two-channel option: −20 V to +20 V, 200 A, 20 A, 1 A per channel
• Pulse operation: Sub-millisecond (as fast as 500 µs) and sub-second profiles, including GSM and CDMA
**Power Requirements**
• 110 V, 15 A, 50/60 Hz, single phase, 1.5 kVA
• 220 V, 50/60 Hz, 5 A, 800 VA
• 220 V, three phase, 50/60 Hz, 12 A
• 208 V, 52.0 A, 60 Hz, three phase
## Key Features
• Independent channel operation prevents test interference
• Parallel channel capability scales current handling
• Plug-and-play modular architecture simplifies system expansion
• Fast current rise times (10 µs) for dynamic testing
• Sub-millisecond pulse capability supports complex load profiles
• Dual voltage ranges available upon request
## Typical Applications
Battery chemistry R&D, fuel cell performance evaluation, supercapacitor characterization, production quality assurance, Reverse Charge testing.
## Compatibility & Integration
PC-based operation via Arbin MITS Pro software; supports standard and custom test profile development.
