Neware BTS4000 Set up

Common BTS4000 models include the 5V100mA, 5V6A, and 5V12A testers, all featuring similar hardware connections and identical software setup. A single Pro version controller can connect up to 10 testers in one rack. Here’s a quick guide on BTS4000 set up.

Recommended computer configuration:

  • CPU processor is I5 or above
  • Memory capacity is greater than or equal to 16GB
  • Hard disk space is not less than 1TB
  • Recommended computer operating system: win7, 10, 11 (64-bit).
  • If you’re setting up a new computer that requires memory partitioning, ensure the software installation disk (separate from the system disk) has at least 400GB of available space.
 

1. Hardware connection

1.1 Power cable connection

5V6A cable connection BTS4000 set up

For 5V100mA and 5V6A testers:
Plug in the power cords at the back of the testers and controller.
For a rack of 10 testers:
Use the cord with 6 pins, connect 1 controller and 5 tester.
Use the cord with 5 pins, connect 5 testers.

5V12A cable connection

For 5V12A/20A/30A testers rack:
Plug each power cord into the back of the rack.
The tester’s power cords have a power input of 220V or 110V single phase.
The full rack has a power input of 380V or 208V 3phase.

1.2 Ethernet wire connection

5V6A ethernet wire connection BTS4000 set up

Connect the controller unit and testers one by one using ethernet wire at the RS-485 port.
Connect the controller unit and computer using ethernet wire at the TCP/IP port.
With multiple controllers, use an ethernet switch to reach each controller, then connect to the computer.

2. Controller unit setting

2.1 Set the configuration to 【Manual】

BTS4000 set up controller configuration
Turn on the controller unit.
Go to line 2 【Configuration】and set it to【Manual】.

2.2 Check IP addresses

controller IP BTS4000 set up

Scroll down to line 4 【LP】, line 6【GW】, and line 7【SP】.
Check all 3 IP addresses and ensure the first 3 digits are the same. For example, 192.168.1.xxx.

3. Ethernet setting

3.1 Set up Ethernet IP address

network BTS4000 set up

【Settings】 >【 Network & Internet】 >【 Advance network settings】

adaptor BTS4000 set up

Find the ethernet block, expand hidden options, select 【more adapter options】.

IP address BTS4000 set up

Double-click on the TCP/IPv4 setting.
Select the second option and enter the IP address manually. Ensure the first three segments match the control unit, and set the final segment to 250.

4. Software download and installation

Download link: BTS 8.0.1 (64 bit)

Other software options: https://neware.ltd/downloads/

Please temporarily disable antivirus protection and the firewall before installation, and re-enable them after the installation is complete.

5. Software set up

5.1 Log in

login BTS4000 set up

【User】 >【 User Log in】

password BTS4000 set up

User name: admin
Password: neware

save password BTS4000 set up

Recommended steps (not mandatory).
Allow remembering the password to avoid entering it each time you adjust the settings.

5.2 Reset mapping

mapping BTS4000 set up

Right-click and select 【reset mapping】.

main channel BTS4000 set up

Right-click and select 【main CH default mapping】. Choose your preferred layout.

AUX BTS4000 set up

If you have auxiliary channels (for extra voltage and temperature measurements), drag them under the related main channels, or use average mapping to assign them to the main channels.

save mapping BTS4000 set up

Save mapping before you close down this window.

5.3 Adjust the display to fit your screen and application

display BTS4000 set up

Adjust the display settings at the bottom of the page to fit your preferences.

5.4 Start a test

test BTS4000 set up

Choose the channel(s) for testing, right-click, and select 【Single start(s)】.