Auto Meter BVA-200s Operator'S Manual Download Page 8

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HOOK UP 

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 dis-
connected 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 alterna-

tor 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 LED 

will light up.

  If one or both of the clamps are not in complete contact 

(both the copper and silver jaw) CHECK CONNECTIONS! 

will flash.

  Make sure the Infrared Printer is 

properly set up.  

  After a test is made with the 

BVA-200s make sure the results 
are displayed on the LCD.  

  Point the BVA-200s in the 

direction of the Infrared Printer 
(within 40 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 print-

ing before you press the BVA-
200s print key again.

 

PRINTING TEST RESULTS 

   

Multiple Test Printing:

 

Pressing the print button 
repeatedly (up to six times) 
will automatically print the test 
in review and the previous 
tests.  

 

Point the BVA-200s in the direction of the AC-15 printer (in or out of the 
case) with the printer’s IR receiver pointed in the direction of the BVA-
200s. Press (Print).  You should be within 40 ft. of the printer.  Wait for 
the screen to clear before moving the BVA-200s. It takes a moment to 
send all the test data.  The BVA-200s also operates the AC-14 printer 
installed in Auto Meter’s XTC-150 tester/charger or BVA-200s0 heavy 
duty tester/analyzer.

AUTO METER

BVA 200s 

SYSTEM AMALYZER 

READY TO CONNECT

>ENTER BATTERY 

 TEMP       70F 

 USE +/-.

 ‘Y’ TO CONTINUE

Summary of Contents for BVA-200s

Page 1: ...ortability in a professionally accurate load tester and system analyzer Rev C Auto Meter Products Inc 350 West Center Street Pleasant Grove Utah 84062 Service 801 785 0051 ext 223 Toll Free 866 883 TE...

Page 2: ...WARRANTY 12 MONTHS FROM DATE OF PURCHASE CABLES 90 DAYS The manufacturer warrants to the consumer that this product will be free from defects in material or workmanship for a period of twelve 12 mont...

Page 3: ...ing Test Results 17 Voltmeter 18 Setup 18 PC Interface 19 Opening Windows 98 Hyper Terminal 19 Downloading Test Information 20 Capturing Information in Microsoft Excel 21 Warranty Information 23 Conta...

Page 4: ...greatly reduce battery life and affect battery performance Age of Battery If the date code on the battery indicates it is fairly old the failure may be caused by natural causes Overcharging Overcharg...

Page 5: ...Est Output DOWNLOAD TEST INFORMATION 3 PC Screen Menu If the BVA 200s is properly connected to your PC and the LCD shows CONNECT ANALYZER TO A PC the menu should automatically be displayed in Hyper Te...

Page 6: ...e in a name for your connection Select an icon for future identification Select OK Select the COM port number you have previously identified in step 1 Select OK and select the following from the pull...

Page 7: ...g down make sure the red clamp wires are attached to the left buss and the black clamp is attached to the right buss Putting a little mineral spirits on the new cable ends will help with ease of inser...

Page 8: ...er jaw CHECK CONNECTIONS will flash Make sure the Infrared Printer is properly set up After a test is made with the BVA 200s make sure the results are displayed on the LCD Point the BVA 200s in the di...

Page 9: ...t test will be displayed Press N Esc to select previous test Press Up or Down key to select the desired test The optional AC 15 printer An invisible infrared beam links the BVA 200s to the printer fro...

Page 10: ...cally a ripple above 50mV indicates a bad diode If the system has a strong battery the ripple will be lower than if the system has a weak battery NOTE 2 If the LCD reads LOW OUTPUT or EST OUTPUT it is...

Page 11: ...eck belt condition and tension Check all cables and connections Check the battery for corrosion and dirty terminals Does the battery have a low state of charge See section 2 and 3 Make sure all electr...

Page 12: ...ngine After a few seconds the test result will appear Compare draw reading with manufactures specifications If manufacturer s specifications are not available the chart below can be used as a general...

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