Glossary

Glossary

The glossary provides definitions for commonly used terms within IMPRES Battery Fleet Management.

Active
Batteries can have a Status of Active or Inactive. When you insert a battery into an IMPRES device it is automatically given a status of Active. Active batteries appear on IMPRES Battery Fleet Management reports. Inactive batteries are excluded from reports. You can change the Status of a battery from within the Battery Information Dialog.
Age (Days)
The number of days since the battery was manufactured. Age (Days) is a useful measure of battery life as batteries lose their ability to maintain a charge over time.
Alert
An alert can be set on a battery by selecting the on value in the Alert combo box of the Battery Information Dialog. See How To Set Battery Alerts for more information. When an alert is set on for a battery, the alert icon will be displayed in the System Device Monitor each time that the battery is inserted into a pocket of an IMPRES device.
Battery Alias
User defined text that can help identify a battery.
Battery Data Refresh Timer (Days)
A user definable period of days that the battery data reads
Battery Clock
IMPRES Battery Fleet Management can detect and correct battery clock errors. Battery clock errors may occur in any of the following scenarios:

The frequency of a battery clock error occurring is dependent on how often the scenarios, above, occur. When required, the battery clock will be reset by IMPRES Battery Fleet Management, which restores full functionality to the IMPRES battery.
When an IMPRES Battery Clock Error exists, information based on time or dates may be in error. Potentially affected fields include:
Date of First Use will be set to the present date. The number of Days since Last Reconditioning/Calibration and the number of days since Removal from IMPRES Charger will be reset to their factory default.
Battery History Bar Chart
The Battery History Bar Chart is displayed as part of the Battery Information Dialog. It shows the Health (%) of the battery when it was inserted into an IMPRES device over time (over the last 60 days). The chart can be used to determine when batteries are charged as well as to observe the Health (%) over time.
Battery Serial Number
The Battery Serial Number is the primary identifier of a battery within IMPRES Battery Fleet Management. The Serial Number is assigned to a battery when it is manufactured.
Battery Status
The charge status of the battery at the time it was last inserted into a pocket of an IMPRES device. This is the status of the battery as recognized by the device and is not associated with the Status field.
Battery Type
IMPRES, Non-IMPRES, External Power Source or others
Charger Interface Unit (CIU)
The device connects an IMPRES Multi Unit Charger (MUC) to a computer running IMPRES Battery Fleet Management. It allows the MUC to send battery data to IMPRES Battery Fleet Management.
Charger Software Version
The firmware version of the software installed in the IMPRES device in which the battery was last inserted.
Chemistry
The materials used in the composition of the battery. There are three types of battery chemistries; Nickel Cadmium (NiCd), Nickel Metal Hydride (NiMH) and Lithium Ion (LiIon)
Comments
Free text form for user-defined information.
Computer Alias
User defined text that can help identify a computer.
Computer Name
The Microsoft Windows name of the computer in which IMPRES Battery Fleet Management is running. The Computer Name can be changed in the System Properties dialog of Microsoft Windows.
Corrupted Batteries
The IMPRES chargers can protect the usefulness of an IMPRES battery by detecting and automatically correcting battery data corruption. IMPRES batteries have memory devices enabling IMPRES chargers to perform optimal charging and to automatically Recondition/Calibrate IMPRES batteries. Conditions outside of the IMPRES battery or charger may occasionally corrupt portions of the IMPRES battery memory. IMPRES Battery Fleet Management detects corruptions in the IMPRES battery memory and, if feasible, makes corrections that enable continued and full use of the IMPRES battery.
Date Of First Use
The date that the battery was first inserted into an IMPRES device.
Note that fields that contain date data can be affected by corrections to the Battery Clock
Date Of Last Read
The date that the battery was last inserted into an IMPRES device or communicates with the radio system through an IP Data Gateway
Note that fields that contain date data can be affected by corrections to the Battery Clock
Date Of Last Registration
The number of days since last registration is the elapsed number of days since the Date of Registration.
Date of Registration
The date that the radio was registered with the IMPRES Battery Fleet Management.
Days Since Last Read
The number of days since last read is the elapsed number of days since the Date of Last Read.
Days Since Last Reconditioning / Recalibration
Days Since Last Reconditioning/Calibration is the elapsed number of days since the last Reconditioning/Calibration cycle. If required, then a recommendation will be presented in the Recommendations field to "Recondition/Calibrate Battery."
Note that fields that contain date data can be affected by corrections to the Battery Clock
Days Since Removal from IMPRES Charger
Days Since Removal from IMPRES Charger is the elapsed number of days since the battery was removed from an IMPRES charger.
Note: This field may not be supported if the IMPRES battery is used in an IMPRES charger with older software.
Note that fields that contain date data can be affected by corrections to the Battery Clock
Device Alias
The name of the IMPRES device into which the battery was last inserted
Device Name
User defined text that can help identify a device
Discharged Batteries
Discharged batteries have a charge that is too low for the battery to be recognized by IMPRES Battery Fleet Management. If an IMPRES battery is inserted into a pocket of an IMPRES device and does not appear in the System Device Monitor display, then it is possible that the battery is fully discharged. Reinsert the battery into the device pocket again after a few minutes or until the battery has obtained enough of a charge to be recognized by IMPRES Battery Fleet Management.
Disconnected Time
The time stamp of a Computer Name or Device Name cannot be recognized by IMPRES Battery Fleet Management.
Duplicate Radio ID
Shows YES when there is at least one other radio has been programmed with the same radio ID in the radio system
Entitlement ID
The Entitlement ID is used to register your copy of IMPRES Battery Fleet Management software with Motorola. When you purchase IMPRES Battery Fleet Management, you will receive an Entitlement ID which must be entered into the Registration Wizard in order to activate the software.
Error Batteries
Error batteries are those that have invalid data that cannot be corrected. For example, a battery with a Manufacture Date in the future is considered to be an Error Battery. Error Batteries do not appear in any of the IMPRES Battery Fleet Management reports. However, you may examine an Error Battery in the Battery Information Dialog by clicking on the battery in the System Device Monitor. The battery fields that are in error will be displayed in red in the Battery Information Dialog.
Estimated Days Until Next Calibration / Reconditioning
Estimated Days Until Next Reconditioning/Calibration is based on the usage pattern of the battery including the number of days since the last Reconditioning/Calibration cycle. The accuracy of the estimate will improve with additional IMPRES charge cycles.
Firmware
IMPRES devices contain software (often called "firmware" because the software is embedded into the device memory and will not be erased when the power is removed) that facilitates the communication between the device and IMPRES Battery Fleet Management. Firmware is identified by its version number
FM
Displays "Yes" if the battery is Factory Mutual approved to be used with an intrinsically safe radio unit. Displays "No" if not.
Group
The Group to which the battery is assigned. A battery may be assigned to no Group. The Group Dialog can be used to assign batteries to user definable groups.
Health (%)
Health (%) is the battery's Potential Capacity divided by Rated Capacity expressed as a percentage. Health (%) is a useful measurement to determine the battery's ability to maintain a charge over time. For example, IMPRES Multi Unit Charges that has a display will show a warning when the battery Health (%) falls below 60%.
Host ID
Host ID is an identifier unique to a particular computer, and is used by Motorola IMPRES Battery Fleet Management to lock a license to a particular machine.
IMPRES Battery Data Reader (BDR)
A Battery Data Reader is an IMPRES device that can be used to examine, but not charge a battery.
IMPRES Dual Unit Charger (DUC)
An IMPRES device that has two charging pockets. A DUC can communicate with IMPRES Battery Fleet Management through its USB port.
IMPRES Multi Unit Charger (MUC)
An IMPRES device that has six charging pockets. A MUC can communicate with IMPRES Battery Fleet Management through its USB port.
IMPRES Single Unit Charger (SUC)
An IMPRES device that has single charging pocket. A SUC can communicate with IMPRES Battery Fleet Management through its USB port.
Inactive
Batteries can have a Status of Active or Inactive. Active batteries appear on IMPRES Battery Fleet Management reports. Inactive batteries are excluded from reports. If an Inactive battery is inserted into an IMPRES device, its Status will automatically be changed to Active. You can change the Status of a battery from within the Battery Information Dialog.
Inserted Batteries
Batteries that are physically inserted into a pocket of an IMPRES device. Inserted batteries are displayed on the System Device Monitor.
Kit Number
The battery Kit Number is stored in the battery memory and is printed on the battery label.
Note: Older batteries may not contain the Kit Number in the battery memory.
LED Indication
Describes the status of the LED indicator in the IMPRES charger pocket that the battery was last inserted into.
Lost Batteries
The Lost Battery Report shows batteries that have not been inserted into an IMPRES device for more than number of days that has been entered into the Lost Battery (Days) report threshold. Batteries do not have a "lost" Status but are included into the report based on their Date of Last Read value. You can remove a battery from the Lost Batteries Report by inserting it into an IMPRES device or by changing its Status to Inactive. If required, then a recommendation will be presented in the Recommendations field to "Lost battery based on threshold parameter."
Manual Request
The application sends a battery data read request to the selected radio
Manufacture Date
The date on which the battery was Manufactured
Non-IMPRES Batteries
Batteries that are not manufactured by Motorola or Motorola batteries that do not have IMPRES functionality. All IMPRES batteries have a label indicating that they have IMPRES functionality. Non-IMPRES batteries are not recognized by IMPRES Battery Fleet Management.
Previous Radio ID
Shows the previous radio id was programmed with that radio
Pocket Number
The pocket number of the IMPRES device in which the battery was last inserted
Potential Capacity
The Potential Capacity is the capacity of the IMPRES battery when it is fully charged. The Potential Capacity value can be above or below the Rated Capacity depending on the age of the battery and the battery's history.
The Potential Capacity is updated during Reconditioning/Calibration cycles. Potential Capacity is the capacity measured and stored at the completion of the rapid charge mode of a Reconditioning/Calibration cycle (charge indicator transitions from Steady Red to Flashing Green) plus an estimate of the additional charge added between the start of Flashing Green to the start of Steady Green (battery is fully charged). If the battery remains in the charger until it is fully charged, the Potential Capacity will be updated based on the actual charge added between start of Flashing Green to start of Steady Green.
Present Charge
Present Charge is the current state-of-charge of the battery. This is reported from 0% (fully depleted) to 100% (fully charged) of Potential Capacity.
Note: This field may not be supported if the IMPRES battery is used in an IMPRES charger with older software
Proxy
The interface communicates with the radio system
Proxy Status
Proxy can have a Status of Online or Offline
Current Radio Alias
User defined text that can help identify a radio. The initial radio alias of Astro radios is set to the Friendly Name of the radio in IMW configurations.
Last Known Radio Alias
The radio alias of last known radio of the battery.
Radio Hold Off Timer
The amount of time after power up the radio within which it must register its battery with the IMPRES Battery Fleet Management Application. The range is between 1 and 3 hours. The default is 2 hours.
Note: Large radio fleets should use larger Radio Hold Off Timer (RHOT) to minimize message collisions and congestion during shift changes, when many radios power up within a short period of time.
Current Radio ID
A radio is programmed to a unique identifier
Last Known Radio ID
The radio ID of the last radio a battery is associated with when the battery is detached from radio and new battery is attached to the radio.
Radio Family
The Motorola radio family to which the battery belongs
Rated Capacity
Rated Capacity is the minimum-specified battery capacity when the battery is new
Recommendations
When a battery is read by IMPRES Battery Fleet Management, it is examined and if one of the following conditions is recognized, the Recommendation field of the Battery Information Dialog is filled in with one or more of the recommendations:

Condition Recommendation
The battery needs to be reconditioned or recalibrated Reconditioning / Calibration Battery
The battery temperature is too high for safe charging Cool battery before charging
The battery temperature is too low for safe charging Warm battery before charging
Battery reading Error Battery Error
The battery's service life health is below the system preference - Service Life Health (%) Out of Service Life - Health
The battery's service life age is older than the system preference - Service Life Age (Days) Out of Service Life - Age
There are two or more radios with the same radio ID in the radio network Duplicate Radio ID
The radio's previous radio id information Previous Radio ID = xxxx
Battery data in database is older than the system preference - Battery Data Refresh Timer (Days) Lose Battery
Radio registration period is longer than the system preference - Lost Radio (Days) Lost Radio
None, no action needed No Recommendations

Remaining Capacity (%)
Remaining Capacity (%) is the battery's Present Charge divided by Rated Capacity expressed as a percentage or obtains from the radio attached with the battery.
Removal Time
The time that Battery is removed from the device or radio is communicating with the Battery Fleet Management.
Request Status
It indicates the message stage of ongoing or last communication with radio system.
Temperature
The temperature of the battery at the time it was last inserted into an IMPRES charger.
Status
Batteries can have a Status of Active or Inactive. Active batteries appear on IMPRES Battery Fleet Management reports. Inactive batteries are excluded from reports. If an Inactive battery is inserted into an IMPRES device, its Status will automatically be changed to Active. You can change the Status of a battery from within the Battery Information Dialog.
Temperature
The temperature of the battery at the time it was last inserted into an IMPRES charger.
TIA4950
Displays "Yes" if the battery is HazLoc Division 1 standard approved to be used with an intrinsically safe radio unit. Displays "No" if not.
UL2504 Div 2
Displays "Yes" if the battery is UL2504 Division 2 standard approved to be used with an intrinsically safe radio unit. Displays "No" if not.
CSA 157
Displays "Yes" if the battery is CSA 157 standard approved to be used with an intrinsically safe radio unit. Displays "No" if not.
ATEX
Displays "Yes" if the battery is ATEX standard approved to be used with an intrinsically safe radio unit. Displays "No" if not.
Time of Last Removal
The time of on which the battery was last removal from an IMPRES device that is detached to IMPRES Battery Fleet Management.
Total Estimated Non-IMPRES Charge Cycles
Total Estimated Non-IMPRES Charge Cycles is a cumulative estimate of the number of charge cycles performed in non-IMPRES chargers.
IMPRES batteries can track the amount of energy sourced into a battery over its life. When used with an IMPRES charger, the IMPRES charger maintains a record of the energy sourced into the battery. Additional energy sourced into the battery outside of an IMPRES charger is also accumulated and used to calculate the number of non-smart charge cycles.
An IMPRES battery that has been in long-term storage can become over-discharged. This means that the battery cells have reduced significantly in voltage. When the IMPRES battery is over-discharged, the fuel gauge circuitry cannot maintain proper operation. When this occurs, random data can be written to the memory location used to track the amount of energy sourced into the battery over its life. Later, when a battery with this condition is placed in an IMPRES charger, the charger will charge the battery normally and potentially calculate a large number of the Non-IMPRES Charge Cycles. A battery that has not been used for several months should always be charged before insertion into the Reader Pocket. If this procedure is followed, the Data Reader will then automatically correct this situation in the battery.
Total IMPRES Charge Cycles
Total IMPRES Charge Cycles is the number of charge cycles the battery has experienced in IMPRES chargers. This number will increment when an IMPRES battery has been allowed to rapid charge for a few minutes in an IMPRES charger.
NOTE: Certain users routinely remove their IMPRES battery from an IMPRES charger and then shortly return the battery to either the same IMPRES charger or a different IMPRES charger. The IMPRES system is designed to recognize this condition and will continue the charge cycle from the previous insertion. The Total IMPRES Charge Cycles will only be updated by the initial insertion.
Total Reconditioning / Calibration Cycles
Total Reconditioning/Calibration Cycles is the number of Reconditioning/Calibration cycles that successfully complete a full rapid charge cycle (charge indicator transitions from Steady Red to Flashing Green).
USB
Universal Serial Bus. IMPRES devices communicate with a computer running IMPRES Battery Fleet Management through a USB cable provided with the device which is plugged into one of the computer's USB ports.
Voltage
The voltage of the battery, in volts, at the time it was last inserted into an IMPRES device.