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BATTERY TEST (cont.)

If the reading is below 7.2 Volts you will get the following:

Surface charge removed if 

detected.

Wait for test results.

Bar at the bottom of the screen will 

show the tests progress.

The BVA-230OZR serial number and test number are displayed to help 

reference the test to the print out.

Wait for instructions before cranking engine.  

If the current draw is between 75A & 250A (for gas powered engines) the starting 

system is likely good and the following screen will appear

If the current is under 75A a solenoid connection or corrosion problem is likely and the 

following screens appear.

STARTER TEST cont

>START ENGINE

'N' TO CANCEL

#40 12V START.

CURRENT 200A

- PASSED -

'Y' TO CONTINUE

The BVA-230OZR will test the 

starting system. A bar at the 

bottom of the screen will show the 

tests progress.

TESTING STARTER

PLEASE WAIT ...

Press the (-Down) key to dis-

play the next screen. Press Y or 

N to go to the main menu.

#73 12V START.

CURRENT 60A

- FAILED -

'Y' TO CONTINUE

TESTING BATTERY 

PLEASE WAIT...

S#22010 T#32

IS THIS A 6V

BATTERY?

'N' OR 'Y'

REMOVING SURFACE

CHARGE...

S#22010 T#32

Press the (+Up) or (-Down) key 

to increment or decrement to the 

rated CCA of the battery. Press 

'Y' to enter and start the test. 

If you are testing a 6V battery 

press 'Y'. If you are testing a 12V 

battery press 'N'

If OTHER brand was selected, the 

battery rating type is needed. Use the 

(+Up) or (-Down) key to move the cursor. 

Press 'Y' to select. Depending on the 

battery type the choices will vary. The 

options are CCA, CA, MCA, and AH.

For some battery 

categories the battery 

type is needed. Use the 

(+Up) or (-Down) key to 

move the cursor. Press 

'Y' to select. Press 'N' to 

go back  to the Battery 

Category screen.

For marine batteries the battery function 

type is needed. Use the (+Up) or (-Down) 

key to move the cursor. Press 'Y' to 

select. Press 'N' to go back to the Battery 

Type screen.

ENTER BATTERY 

RATING: 600 CCA    

USE +/- 

'Y' TO CONTINUE

 BATTERY RATING

>MCA

 CCA

 CA

 BATTERY TYPE?

>STANDARD

 AGM

 'Y' TO SELECT

 BATTERY TYPE?

>STD. STARTING

 STD. DEEP CYCLE

 AGM STARTING

Summary of Contents for BVA-230OZR

Page 1: ...y 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 ext 223 Toll Free 8...

Page 2: ...Gauge Size 5 7 8 x 9 1 2 x 1 7 8 Memory Stores the last 150 tests Internal Battery 9 Volt Alkaline Weight 4 lbs What to Expect from the BVA 230OZR Immediately recognize a bad battery and perform a co...

Page 3: ...r Test 17 18 5 Other Menu Items Review Tests 19 Printing Test Results 20 Voltmeter 21 Setup 21 Contact Information 24 Note The BVA 230OZR checks and load tests 6 volt and 12 volt Batteries and tests t...

Page 4: ...empt to Load Test or charge a battery under 20 degrees Allow the battery to warm to room temperature before testing or charging Warning Never attach the BVA 230OZR to a battery that is connected to an...

Page 5: ...s a moment to send all the test data INSPECTION Valid automotive electrical system testing depends on all the components being in good operating condition In addition the battery MUST have sufficient...

Page 6: ...on off key Y Enter Key This key selects the next menu the cursor line item and answers yes to a test progression N Esc Key This key cancels a test or progression It also returns to the previous menu...

Page 7: ...om tester 3 Remove both volt lead Phillips head screws lock washers and flat washers using a Phillips screw driver 4 Remove the 8 mm hex head bolt lock washer and flat washer from the positive side cu...

Page 8: ...shows the test progress Be patient it can take up to 30 seconds for the voltage to stabilize Some vehicles have a fuel saving feature that shuts down the alternator If the tester detects a low chargi...

Page 9: ...n do the following If Battery in Vehicle was selected at the start of the Battery Test the unit will automatically go to the Alternator Test Inspect the connectors for excessive voltage drop Repair or...

Page 10: ...PREPARING FOR ALTERNATOR TEST N TO CANCEL Select Battery Test from the main menu and then press Y Enter Use the Up or Down key to move the cursor The options are Super Start Optima and Other Press Y...

Page 11: ...or N to go to the main menu 73 12V START CURRENT 60A FAILED Y TO CONTINUE TESTING BATTERY PLEASE WAIT S 22010 T 32 IS THIS A 6V BATTERY N OR Y REMOVING SURFACE CHARGE S 22010 T 32 Press the Up or Dow...

Page 12: ...D IN LAST QUARTER OF LIFE Y TO CONTINUE PREPARING FOR STARTER TEST N TO CANCEL STARTER TEST The starter test measures the amount of current needed to crank the engine and provides the initial informat...

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