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CONGRATULATIONS! 

You have purchased one of Auto Meter's hand-held Charging System 

Analyzers.  It is designed to test each component of a vehicle's electrical 

charging and starting system with speed and accuracy. If you should 

have any questions about your tester, testing procedures, or service see 

page 28 for contact information. 

BVA 200EX

Load Test Capacity..................120 Amp

Battery sizes ...........................100-1600 CCA

Digital Back-Lit Display  ..........1" x 2.5" - 4 line x 16 character

Volt Ranges .............................Digital 0-30

Cooling ....................................Vented

Leads ......................................Load Amp-2 1/2 ft., 6 Gauge

Size .........................................5 7/8" x 9 1/2" x 1 7/8"

Memory ...................................stores the last 200 tests

Internal Battery ........................9 Volt Alkaline

Optional

 PR-12 .......................Infrared printer

Optional 

AC-24J

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BVA-200EX Carrying case only

Optional 

AC-12  ......................PC Interface adapter cord

Weight .....................................4 lbs.  

What to Expect from the BVA-200EX:  

Immediately recognize a bad battery and perform a complete 

charging system analysis

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 The BVA-200EX is a portable full-featured 

menu-driven battery tester and charging system analyzer that provides 

quick, professional load results using Auto Meter's Pulsed Differential 

Load. Quick battery checks will increase charging productivity. The 

BVA-200EX is user friendly. It tells you what to do. The stator-diode test 

automatically indicates open or shorted stator-diodes. It is professionally 

accurate. Detailed test results are displayed after each test or can be 

reviewed and/or printed from memory.  

Caution: 

The BVA-200EX grill may get hot after repeated use. Be sure 

to hold the unit from the side grips only. Keep hands away from the grill. 

NOTES

Summary of Contents for BVA-200EX

Page 1: ...the auto industry s answer to portability in a professionally accurate load tester and system analyzer Auto Meter Products Inc 350 West Center Street Pleasant Grove Utah 84062 Service 801 785 0051 ex...

Page 2: ...ure 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 to breach of...

Page 3: ...C 24J BVA 200EX Carrying case only Optional AC 12 PC Interface adapter cord Weight 4 lbs What to Expect from the BVA 200EX Immediately recognize a bad battery and perform a complete charging system an...

Page 4: ...X automatically identifies the appropriate voltage and displays the menu selection and instructions needed for that system Est Output CAPTURING TEXT 4 Using Microsoft Excel Make sure menu is displayed...

Page 5: ...result in damage to the plates Improper Maintenance Low electrolytic fluid and corrosion on battery connections can greatly reduce battery life and affect battery performance Age of Battery If the da...

Page 6: ...en posts cracks in the case loose hold downs low electrolyte level moisture and dirt around the terminals Inspect Starting System Check starter solenoid and regulator for loose connections loose mount...

Page 7: ...does not have an available serial port and you re planning on using Windows HYPER Terminal as illustrated below you will need to buy and install an adapter card with a serial port The BVA 200EX will...

Page 8: ...pirits on the new cable ends will help with ease of insertion through the grommets BATTERY REPLACEMENT When the LCD indicates a low internal battery remove the back cover and replace the battery with...

Page 9: ...lete contact both the copper and silver jaw CHECK CONNECTIONS will flash on the LCD Make sure the Infrared Printer is properly set up After a test is made with the BVA 200EX make sure the results are...

Page 10: ...ack to the menu BVA 200EX VERSION 7 4 SER 17533 COPYRIGHT 2010 REVIEW PRINT VOLT METER SETUP DOWNLOAD 44 12V CHARGE PASS REGULATOR PASS DIODES PASS OUTPUT You can also select Battery Test from the mai...

Page 11: ...le If the voltage drops below 13 volts the alternator does have LOW OUTPUT If Measured Output is displayed the output may be low for some systems Surface charge removed if detected Wait for test resul...

Page 12: ...sion and dirty terminals Does the battery have a low state of charge See section 2 and 3 Make sure all electrical items are off Check for Alternator noise ALTERNATOR TEST Use the Up and Down keys to m...

Page 13: ...rsor to the desired test Bar at the bottom of the screen will show the preliminary checks progress If manufacturer s specifications are not available the chart below can be used as a general guideline...

Page 14: ...creens will appear Use the Up and Down keys to scroll through the screens Press Y or N to go to the main menu Wait for instructions before cranking engine If the current draw is between 75A 250A for g...

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