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Press the On/Off button: Connect the clamps as instructed on the LCD.

Enter the approximate battery 

temperature in degrees Fahrenheit then press (Y Enter).   

Note:

 Go to the setup to change temp scale to centigrade. The temperature 

request only appears once for each battery tested.  If the clamps are 

disconnected you will be prompted again to begin a new battery test. 

Note!

  Take special care when connecting to battery side terminals. If 

necessary use a side post adapter to prevent thread damage. When 

testing dual post batteries always check the post to which the system is 

attached. If a load test is made from a post connection and the alternator 

is mounted to side terminals a battery load test can be completed, but 

a continuity problem may still be in the side terminals when testing the 

alternator. 

CONNECTION ERRORS

  If the clamps are reversed the Reversed Connection warning 

will be displayed on the LCD with an audible beeping.

  If one or both of the clamps are not in complete 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 displayed on the 

LCD.  

  Point the BVA-200EX in the 

direction of the Infrared Printer 

(within 15 ft.)

  Press the <Print> key and the 

test results will be printed.  

  Depending upon the test made 

the printer will sometimes yield 

more information than the LCD.

  Wait until the printer stops 

printing before you press the 

BVA-200EX print key again.

PRINTING TEST RESULTS

 

Point the BVA-200EX in the direction of the printer (in or out of the 

case) with the printer’s IR receiver pointed in the direction of the BVA-

200EX. Press (Print). You should be within 15 ft. of the printer. Wait for 

the screen to clear before moving the BVA-200EX. It takes a moment to 

send all the test data. The BVA-200EX also operates the AC-14 printer 

installed in Auto Meter’s XTC-150 and XTC-160 tester/charger or BVA-

2100 heavy duty tester/analyzer.

Connect Black 

Clamp to Negative

 (-) Terminal

Connect Red 

Clamp to 

Positive (+) 

Terminal

AUTO METER

BVA 200EX 

SYSTEM ANALYZER 

READY TO CONNECT

>ENTER BATTERY 

 TEMP   70F 

 12.50V  USE +/-.

 ‘Y’ TO CONTINUE

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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