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PRINTING TEST RESULTS

Make sure the Infrared Printer is 

properly set up.  

After a test is made with the 

BVA-260 make sure the results 

are displayed on the LCD.  

Point the BVA-260 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-260 print key again.

Point the BVA-260 in the direction of the printer with the printer’s IR 

receiver pointed in the direction of the BVA-260. Press (Print). You 

should be within 15 ft. of the printer. Wait for the screen to clear before 

moving the BVA-260. It takes a moment to send all the test data. The 

BVA-260 also operates the AC-14 printer installed in Auto Meter’s XTC-

160 tester/charger or BVA-2100 heavy duty tester/analyzer.

INSPECTION

Valid automotive electrical system testing depends on 

all the components being in good operating condition. 

In addition, the battery MUST have sufficient charge 

for testing. Carefully perform the following steps 

before attempting any electrical diagnosis.  

VISUAL CHECK

Inspect Belts

 for cracks, glazed surface and 

fraying. Tighten loose belts.  

Inspect Battery

 for 

terminal corrosion, loose 

or broken 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 mounts and frayed or cracked wires.  

Important Note:  

A damaged battery must be replaced before proceeding.

Summary of Contents for BVA-260

Page 1: ...mate hand held tester It is 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 84...

Page 2: ...turning the Test Equipment to package the tester properly to prevent any damage during return shipment Repair costs for such damages will be charged back to shipper customer returning the Test Equipme...

Page 3: ...he Auto Meter high speed PR 16 printer using the Auto Meter XTC 160 charger tester and IR 1 printer interface choose XTC 160 PR 16 To print to a network printer using the POSI 160 choose Print Center...

Page 4: ...o remove car exhaust In extremely cold temperatures check for frozen electrolytic fluid before applying load Do not attempt to Load Test or charge a battery under 20 degrees Allow the battery to warm...

Page 5: ...he BVA 260 It takes a moment to send all the test data The BVA 260 also operates the AC 14 printer installed in Auto Meter s XTC 160 tester charger or BVA 2100 heavy duty tester analyzer INSPECTION Va...

Page 6: ...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 Up K...

Page 7: ...ins the smaller gauge wire that reads the voltage and the other jaw connects to the larger conducting wire that draws the load in each test Electrical insulation between jaws is necessary for accurate...

Page 8: ...age regulator Bar at the bottom of the screen will show the tests progress The BVA 260 will allow the voltage to stabilize before starting the test bar at the bottom of the screen that shows the test...

Page 9: ...computer and accessory draw Make sure you start the engine quickly The engine should be warm Turn the ignition on and allow the glow plugs to heat up and click off before you run the Starting Test Rep...

Page 10: ...ess the Up key to move to the previous screen IF ALL CK GOOD RECOMMEND BENCH TESTING STARTER Select Battery Test from the main menu and then press Y Enter Press the Up or Down key to increment or decr...

Page 11: ...START CURRENT 200A PASSED Y TO CONTINUE The BVA 260 will test the starting system A bar at the bottom of the screen will show the tests progress TESTING STARTING SYSTEM PLEASE WAIT Press the Down key...

Page 12: ...provides the initial information to diagnose and or further test the starting system if necessary Symptomatic Check before Proceeding Check all cables and connections Check the battery for corrosion...

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