If you are using Neware BTS3000 series instument and didn’t upgrade to network edition(which means you are still using the COM port version).
The main differences between Neware COM port version and network version are:
1. The software of the COM port version won’t be upgraded any more(the latested version is TC5.4 and it will stay there forever); While the newest software of network instrument is BTS7.5.x, and it’ll get upgraded from time to time. And there are many functions network editon has but COM port edition doesn’t(more working steps, super channels mapping, batteries grading and sorting function, etc.).
2. Obviously, network edition manages all the testers through ethernet network, which is much more effective and stable than the COM port, especially when there are lots of testers, and the data acquisition frequency is better in network edition.
3. The testing results of PORT version instruments are based on file, but the network version is based on MYSQL database, which is more flexible and easier for management. Of course, in the network version software, it’s very easy for you to export the data to txt or excel format for further using.
4. The COM port instruments work with the software(computer) together, is there’s something wrong with the computer or the software, then the tests will be stopped accidentally, but for the network edition, even the computer shutdown or reset, there’s no influence to the instruments or the tests which are going on. The network edition instruments can work off-line(without computer) and save the data at least 1GB.
Since there are so many advantages for using Neware network editon instruments, you may ask: in what kind of situation should I upgrade to network edition from COM port edition?
Here is the general standards for your reference:
1. If you have more than 8 sets(64 channels or less) BTS3000 instruments;
2. If you want to manage all instruments via ethernet work;
3. If you will buy more Neware instruments in the future, it’ll be easier for you to manage all different instruments from the same BTS client;
4. If you want to lower the dependence on the computers;
5. If you want to get more out of the Neware BTS3000 instruments you have.
All the above assumptions lead to the final question: How much will it cost me to upgrade to network edition? Is it easy to upgrade?
The only cost for upgrade from COM port version to network version is the middle machine, generally, one middle machines can handle up to 10 testers, so if you have 10 or less testers, you’ll need only 1 middle machine to complete the whole upgrade, is it easy? And the price of middle machine is less than tester. Thinkg of all the avdantages you’ll have after the upgrade, so it’s very worth the price.
Last, what does a middle machine for BTS3000 look like? Let me show you the picture.:)
Normally, we put the middle machine on the top of the rack, looks like the following picture:
And this is the front panel of a middle machine for BTS3000:
So, are you ready to upgrade your BTS3000 COM port version to network version? Please contact us for more information: support@newarebattery.com
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