Increasingly, the Internet plays a pivotal role in battery testing. The ability to send all battery test results to a central global database is an exciting prospect. With this information on hand, battery manufacturers would be able to perform battery analysis based on battery type, geographic area and user pattern. Field failures could be identified quickly and appropriate corrections implemented.
Another application for the Internet is establishing a global database for all major battery types, complete with matrix settings. With compatible systems, users would be able to select and download battery information from a central database. Batteryshop?, a software product offered by Cadex, provides such a service. The database lists all common batteries, complete with battery specifications and matrix information. Point and click technology programs the battery analyzer to the correct battery parameters.
Collaborating with battery manufacturers enables Cadex to create the most accurate vector settings. Manufacturers welcome such a system because it reduces beta testing and puts the manufacturer in closer contact with the battery user. The aim is to reduce warranty returns and increase customer satisfaction.
Another powerful feature of the Internet is downloading new software for hardware upgrades. Since battery quick testing is still in its infancy, improved software will be made available in the future that allows upgrading existing equipment with the latest developments.
