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BCT-460/468

Operator's Manual

Hand Held-Accuracy with a Pulsed 120 Amp Load Heavy Duty

The BCT Tester is the ultimate hand-held tester. It is the industry's answer to

portability in a professionally accurate load tester and system analyzer.

Summary of Contents for BCT-460

Page 1: ...or s Manual Hand Held Accuracy with a Pulsed 120 Amp Load Heavy Duty The BCT Tester is the ultimate hand held tester It is the industry s answer to portability in a professionally accurate load tester...

Page 2: ...d the unit from the side grips only Keep hands away from the grill Keep oil and liquids away from the grill and load coils You have purchased one of AutoMeter s hand held Electrical System Analyzers I...

Page 3: ...est 25 27 Individual Tests Battery Test 28 30 Starter Test 31 34 Alternator Test 35 37 Voltmeter 42 Current Probe 42 Voltage Drop Tests Starter Cable Test 38 Charging Cable Test 39 Generic Cable Test...

Page 4: ...esult Incorrect Application Wrong size battery may have inadequate cold cranking rating for original vehicle specifications Incorrect Installation Loose battery hold downs cause excessive vibration wh...

Page 5: ...nd fraying Tighten loose belts Inspect Battery for terminal corrosion loose or broken posts cracks in the case loose hold downs low electrolyte level moisture and dirt around the terminals If the batt...

Page 6: ...Fi Connection will provide firmware updates for the control module and the load module You will need to pair the control module with your local wireless LAN See Wi Fi section for instructions on setti...

Page 7: ...re Sensor The Load module has an IR temperature sensor that is used to measure the temperature of the battery you are testing Charging Port When the unit is not being used it should be placed on the c...

Page 8: ...ows the user to view all the details of the test Touch the 3 dots at upper right corner then touch Check for Update which allows the user to update both the Control modules application or the Load mod...

Page 9: ...o return to the main menu Setup Wi Fi From Main Menu press SETTINGS Scroll down and press Wi Fi Setup Select your local Wi Fi from resulting list Enter password for your local Wi Fi in resulting setti...

Page 10: ...ault to use previously used battery rating unit Clear to use default rating value 7 Set to default to use previously used rating value Clear to use default rating value 8 Set to show a Near End of Lif...

Page 11: ...AC 107 Adapter Kit with Storage Bag Includes the AC 31 AC 98 and AC 102 adapters AC 108 Replacement Control Module for BCT460 AC 111 Replacement Wall Charger Plugs directly into the Load Module AC 112...

Page 12: ...n will appear on the control module Clean battery terminals with a wire brush if battery terminals are corroded or dirty Clean clamp jaws with 1 part ammonia and 10 parts water if clamp jaws are corro...

Page 13: ...e battery information When you enter BATTERY TEMP the following screen will appear Connect the large leads clamps Single Battery Hook Up Enter the vehicle infor mation then touch OK Also choose whethe...

Page 14: ...touch Done Then touch START Please wait a few moments until the battery is tested The battery test results are then displayed Touch PROCEED TO STARTER TEST icon Skip to image 16 if no Current Probe s...

Page 15: ...n touch OK Follow the on screen prompts The charging system is now being tested Running Starter Test Follow the on screen prompts Rev Engine and hold RPM The test is finished Turn off the engine and t...

Page 16: ...with no current probe used This will show voltage regulation diodes results Touch exit to continue Test Summary will now be displayed Touch Next this will bring you back to the home screen HEAVY DUTY...

Page 17: ...he starter and for quicker testing Check off as you inspect Once checked Ok will appear Touch Ok to continue Choose any that apply then touch Next Choose the total number of batteries If only one batt...

Page 18: ...ies Once selec tion and temperature have been chosen touch Start Battery Test to continue The battery test will begin and be in Process Please Wait When all batteries have been individ ually tested yo...

Page 19: ...the number of cyl inders then touch Ok Repeat same as above but for charging system If not using Probe skip to page 21 under heading of Testing W O Probe at step 41 Follow on screen prompt then touch...

Page 20: ...tion needed Review results then touch NEXT Review results then touch Ok Follow on screen prompt Please wait Review results then touch EXIT for Summary 30 33 36 31 34 37 Review results then touch MORE...

Page 21: ...this diagram Starter post adapters are available through AutoMeter Products for easier con nections in tight areas 40 Here you can check any replaced components or add notes then touch Done If noth in...

Page 22: ...n touch NEXT to continue to Charging System testing In process please wait Touch the number of cylinders then touch Ok Perform inspection correct and found issues check the box then touch Ok 47 50 53...

Page 23: ...tinue Press when voltage is stable Review results then touch NEXT Please Wait Follow on screen prompts Start engine as prompted Follow on screen prompts then touch Ok 56 59 63 57 61 64 58 62 With Good...

Page 24: ...k any replaced components or add notes then touch Done If nothing replaced and no notes you can simply touch Done 65 66 At the end of the test if you are connected to WiFi and using AMPNET the tester...

Page 25: ...nter the battery information When you enter BATTERY TEMP the following screen will appear Connect the large leads clamps then touch CONTINUE Touch START BATTERY TEST to continue Please wait a few mome...

Page 26: ...not detected Repeat test Should the vehicle continue to start too quickly on gas engines you can floor the accelerator for the first second of cranking which puts the engine into Clear Flood Mode whi...

Page 27: ...EST to continue Leave the engine running Once reviewed touch Next which will take you back to the Home page Alternator test results You may now shut the engine off Touch EXIT to continue The tester wi...

Page 28: ...ant to change Press the Start Battery Test when all the entries are correct and you are ready to test the battery When the Select Battery Rating area is pressed the battery rating type can be changed...

Page 29: ...st If there is a connection issue the following screen will appear Check the connections and make sure the battery post and clamps are clear of any corrosion The BCT Tester will display the progress o...

Page 30: ...ned on or off in settings INDIVIDUAL TESTS BATTERY TEST The battery did not have sufficient remaining capacity to pass the test The battery should be replaced immediately The battery passed the test b...

Page 31: ...the engine has to determine the starting RPM If not then the BCT Tester will ask the user to repeat the test INDIVIDUAL TESTS STARTER TEST W O PROBE Press the Start key to begin the test The unit will...

Page 32: ...32 Failed Starter Good Starter INDIVIDUAL TESTS STARTER TEST W O PROBE...

Page 33: ...The BCT Tester ask if the vehicle cranks From home page touch Individual Test then touch Starter Test Connect as shown Be sure check box is checked then touch ok Start the Engine Turn the key to the r...

Page 34: ...ater at the start enable input points to trouble with the starter Otherwise there is trouble with the start enable circuit Or whether the problem is the the start enable circuit INDIVIDUAL TEST Starte...

Page 35: ...ments to prepare for the alternator test Start the Engine INDIVIDUAL TEST Alternator Test Touch Enter then Enter the rated alternator output Press START to continue Connect as shown From the home scre...

Page 36: ...and proceeds to the governor speed portion of the test The BCT Tester will instruct the user to rev the engine to governor speed and hold it there While the engine is at governor speed the unit will l...

Page 37: ...e to high voltage regulation and it has remote sense the BCT Tester will instruct the user to disconnect the remote sense wire and repeat the governor speed test If the alternator fails for low voltag...

Page 38: ...nator or any other device within your vehicle This test can be used to deter mine if the cables or connections are the cause of any problems Select Starting Cable Test If the combined voltage drop of...

Page 39: ...ive and negative circuit is less than 500mV the voltage drop test passes If the voltage drop test fails you should start by troubleshooting and repairing the side of the circuit with the highest volta...

Page 40: ...and then press the Start Test button If you are doing a generic test the screen will tell you to make your connections The large clamps need to be connected to the end of the cables you are testing T...

Page 41: ...indicated by the dotted line on the illustration to the left The Magnetic circuit test is designed to test the voltage drop of this circuit It has three steps If it passes the first test the whole cir...

Page 42: ...a cable Press the Current Probe button This screen will appear and show the DC voltages on the large and small clamps If the engine is running the ripple AC Voltage will be measured and displayed USI...

Page 43: ...ileage Technician Etc as well as the test results AMPNET allows over the air Firmware updates when available AMPNET is an especially useful tool for manufacturers fleet owners and large dealers for he...

Page 44: ...ad Module LM is charging or the LM and CM are both charging Double Blinking Green Heartbeat pattern Indicates that the CM is awake and connected via Bluetooth to the LM Solid Green Indicates that the...

Page 45: ...eed to be charged Reinstall the CM onto the LM and place the entire unit into the wall mounted charging station The LED on the LM should turn on to a solid red while charging Let the unit charge for a...

Page 46: ...ue to the failure of this product Improper use accident water damage abuse unauthorized repairs or alterations voids this warranty The manufacturer disclaims any liability or consequential damages due...

Page 47: ...ter Street Pleasant Grove Utah 84062 Service 801 785 0051 ext 223 Toll Free 866 883 TEST 8378 Fax 801 785 8699 www autometertest com AutoMeter Products Inc 413 West Elm Street Sycamore IL 60178 Servic...

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