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BVA2100
VERSION PM 7.02
DATE 05/16/2013
COPYRIGHT 1999
AUTO METER PRODUCTS
TEST EQUIPMENT
SYCAMORE ILLINOIS
(866) 883-8378
CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS
ON/OFF:
Turns the unit and LCD
display on. On the opening screen,
Press ‘Y’ for menu
.
Y ENTER
: Selects the main or next
menu. It also selects the cursor line
item and answers
yes
to a test pro-
gression.
+Up Arrow:
Moves the cursor up
to select a menu item. It also incre-
ments a value.
-Down Arrow
: Moves the cursor
down to select a menu line. It also
decrements a value.
N Esc
: Cancels a test or progression.
It also returns to a previous menu for
another selection.
Contrast:
Sets the LCD contrast.
Zero Amp Probe:
Zero’s the Amp
Probe.
Light:
Turns the LCD back light on
or off.
:
With Optional Printer -
Prints the test results displayed on
the LCD.
FEED
:
Advances the paper.
External Volt Lead Connections
:
Color-coded black (-) red (+)
On the rear panel
there is an Amp
Probe connection,
power supply
connection for
charging the
internal battery,
when unit is not in
use for some time,
and the connector
for the AC-26
J1708 cable.
BATTERY
Low�
Current�
Jaw
High�
Current�
Jaw
MAINTENANCE
CLAMP INSPECTION
CHECK OFTEN FOR LOOSE JAWS
OR DAMAGED INTERNAL PLASTIC
SHOULDER INSULATORS
IMPORTANT:
Both jaws of each
clamp must firmly engage all
terminals. The copper jaw contains
the smaller gauge wire that reads the
voltage and the silver jaw contains
the larger conducting wire that draws
the load in each test. Jaw insulation
is necessary for accurate readings.
Damaged clamps or loose wires will
affect the readings. Keep clamps
clean and in good repair.
DO NOT
ATTEMPT TO REPLACE CLAMPS
WITH ANYTHING OTHER THAN
AUTO METER CLAMPS.
BATTERY CLAMP REPLACEMENT
Over time the battery clamps will need to be replaced if the following are indi-
cated:
n
CCA values seem to be way off.
n
If there is continuity between the silver and copper jaw.
n
If there is excessive damage or corrosion to the cables or clamps.
PROCEDURE
n
Disconnect the back cover.
n
Remove the battery to prevent shorting.
n
Disconnect the two small wires from the PC board.
n
Remove the large cables from the copper busses.
n
Carefully pull each wire through the grommets.
n
Reverse the procedure in replacing new clamps.
n
Caution:
Make sure the red clamp wires are attached to the positive
buss and the black clamp is attached to the negative buss. Putting
a little mineral spirits on the new cable ends will increase ease of
insertion through the grommets.
INTERNAL 6V BATTERY
When the LCD indicates a low internal battery. Recharge the battery
by either using the AC Adapter or connecting the large clamps to a fully
charged 12V battery. To replace the internal battery, remove the top
cover. The battery is towards the back of the unit. Disconnect the battery
& remove the battery holder & battery. Replace with new 6V 7Ah SLA
battery. Install battery & holder. Reconnect battery leads paying attention
to the polarity. The - (minus) terminal should be connected to the folded
black wire. Replace the top cover & charge the new battery before using.
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