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BCT-460DTNA

Operator's Manual

Hand Held-Accuracy with a Pulsed 120 Amp Load Heavy Duty

The BCT-460DTNA is the ultimate hand-held tester. It is the industry's answer to

portability in a professionally accurate load tester and system analyzer.

Summary of Contents for PowerNet BCT-460DTNA

Page 1: ...or s Manual Hand Held Accuracy with a Pulsed 120 Amp Load Heavy Duty The BCT 460DTNA is the ultimate hand held tester It is the industry s answer to portability in a professionally accurate load tester and system analyzer ...

Page 2: ...ng Auto Meter s Digital Pulse Load The BCT 460DTNA is user friendly It guides you through the test and tells you what to do next Caution The BCT 460DTNA grill may get hot after repeated use Be sure to hold the unit from the side grips only Keep hands away from the grill Keep oil and liquids away from the grill and load coils You have purchased one of Auto Meter s hand held Electrical System Analyz...

Page 3: ...able Voltage Drop Test 20 Alternator Test 21 22 Individual Battery Test 23 25 Battery Pack Test 25 Individual Voltage Drop Test Results 26 29 Optional Current Probe 30 Troubleshooting 31 Warranty 32 Contact Information 33 Note The BCT 460DTNA performs a complete electrical system test PowerNet Test that checks the Battery Pack state of charge starter cable voltage drop starter test alternator cabl...

Page 4: ...is connected to any other tester or charging unit Damage may result Incorrect Application Wrong size battery may have inadequate cold cranking rating for original vehicle specifications Incorrect Installation Loose battery hold downs cause excessive vibration which can result in damage to the plates Improper Maintenance Low electrolytic fluid and corrosion on battery connections can greatly reduce...

Page 5: ...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 If the battery terminals are corroded or dirty clean terminals before performing any tests Inspect Starting System Check starter solenoid and regulator for loose connections loose mounts and frayed or cracked w...

Page 6: ...them Wi Fi The BCT 460DTNA uses Wi Fi to communicate between the control module and AMPNET server The AMPNET service will provide firmware updates for the control module and the load module You will need to pair the control module with your local wireless LAN See Wi Fi section for instructions on setting up the wireless connection AMPNET The data from your BCT 460DTNA can be downloaded to the data...

Page 7: ... be connected to a battery or the batter charger to use the Type A USB Port USB Type B Factory use only Temperature Sensor The Load module has an IR temperature sensor that is used to measure the temperature of the battery you are testing Charging Port When the unit is not being used it should be placed in the charging station to keep the batteries fully charged LED Status Load Module Mode Off Off...

Page 8: ...list of the test that have been done and allows the user to view all the details of the test Update software screen allows the user to update both the Control modules application or the Load module firmware Battery Status screen shows the state of charge of the batteries in the Control module and the Load module CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS cont ...

Page 9: ...sulting setting box Press the Back Arrow twice to return to the main menu Setup Wi Fi From Main Menu press SETTINGS Scroll down and press Wi Fi Setup Select your local Wi Fi from resulting list Enter password for your local Wi Fi in resulting setting box Once password has been entered press Connect Press the Back Arrow twice to return to the main menu 1 Allows pairing to Bluetooth Devices 2 Update...

Page 10: ...ature F or C 5 Set to default to use previously used battery rating unit Clear to use previous rating value 6 Set to default to use previously used rating value Clear to use default rating value 7 Set to show a Near End of Life result Clear to show only Good and Bad battery result 8 Default CCA Value 9 Set will calculate cranking RPM starter result Clear skips calculation 10 Select alternator type...

Page 11: ...en will be displayed 5 Choose SAVE DATA and press OK 6 Choose data format and press SAVE 7 Wait at least five 5 seconds and remove USB flash drive 1 Control Module must be docked to Load Module 2 Tester must be disconnected from all charging sources 3 Plug USB flash drive into connector on the right side of tester ...

Page 12: ...omplete contact both of each clamp jaws A Check Connections screen will appear on the control module Clean battery terminals with a wire brush if battery terminals are corroded or dirty Clean clamp jaws with 1 part ammonia and 10 parts water if clamp jaws are corroded or dirty Connect Black Clamp to Negative Terminal Connect Red Clamp to Positive Terminal BATTERY Clean Clamps Corroded Clamps ...

Page 13: ...choose the test he wants to resume Safety Screen These two screens allow user to check off customers complaints The buttons on these screens allow the user to move back and forth between them POWERNET BATTERY PACK TEST The user must enter the VIN and repair order number Other info and repair comments can also be entered Press Done on the keypad when finished entering data Move on to next screen by...

Page 14: ...s then the unit will instruct the user to disconnect the auxiliary pack from the starter pack This unit will show the user how to connect up to the Battery Pack Next Page POWERNET BATTERY PACK TEST The BCT 460DTNA will do the starter pack test first and then the auxiliary pack ...

Page 15: ...ype of battery in the pack The unit will continuously read the temperature from the IR temperature sensor and display it The entered information is now displayed on the screen Press green button to start test The user can enter the rating of a single battery in the pack He can also choose the type of rating the battery has Next Page POWERNET BATTERY PACK TEST ...

Page 16: ... The BCT 460DTNA will do the starter pack test first and then the auxiliary pack If the vehicle has an auxiliary Battery Pack after the auxiliary Battery Pack s initial test the user will be instructed to disassemble the starter pack and test batteries individually If the vehicle does not have an auxiliary pack this step is done after the starter packs initial test Between batteries this screen wi...

Page 17: ...er how to connect the tester to the starter The larger red clamp goes on the positive starter post Larger black clamp goes on the negative starter ground The small red clamp goes to the Battery Pack positive The small black clamp goes to the Battery Pack negative The tester will allow the test to start when it detects good connections on all four clamps The BCT 460DTNA will make sure the engine is...

Page 18: ...d to repair the cable on the first pass On the 2nd or later tries the user is given the option to Accept As Is the VDrop to continue the test After the repair is made the user will need to repeat the Voltage Drop Test POWERNET STARTER CABLE VOLTAGE DROP TEST ...

Page 19: ...If it does not then the BCT 460DTNA will ask the user to repeat the test When the starter passes the user then can proceed to the alternator cable voltage drop test POWERNET STARTER TEST Press the Start key to begin the test The unit will take some preliminary measurements Turn the key to the run position Wait for the ECU to power up Start the Engine If the starter fails the user will be asked to ...

Page 20: ...t the voltage drop test The BCT 460DTNA will need the user to enter the rated output of the alternator The tester will allow the test to start when it detects good connections on all four clamps The BCT 460DTNA will conduct a alternator cable voltage drop test The BCT 460 DNTA will show the user how to connect to the alternator Place the large Red clamp to the alternators positive terminal Place t...

Page 21: ... to fully test the alternator it will ask the user to turn on the loads such as the headlights and fans If the loads are OK the the unit skips this screen and proceeds to the governor speed portion of the test POWERNET ALTERNATOR TEST The BCT 460DTNA will make some preliminary measurements to prepare for the alternator test Select alternator type and enter rated current Press start to begin test T...

Page 22: ...ote sense wire and repeat the governor speed test It the alternator fails for low voltage regulations high ripple voltage or low output current the user will be directed to repair the alternator While the engine is at governor speed the unit will look for low and high regulation and measure the output current and the ripple When the test is complete the BCT 460DTNA will instruct the user to return...

Page 23: ...eyboard will appear and the rating can be typed in Press save to go back to the Battery Test screen When the Select Battery Type area is pressed the battery type can be selected Press the battery type you are testing and the unit will go back to the Battery Test screen The battery types the BCT 460DTNA can test are Starting Standard and Starting AGM INDIVIDUAL TESTS BATTERY TEST When the Measure B...

Page 24: ...d a low initial voltage Charge the battery and then return to service The battery passed the test but is near its end of life The battery is OK for mild conditions but may not start a vehicle in hot or cold conditions The battery did not have sufficient remaining capacity to pass the test The battery should be replaced immediately Next Page If the engine is running the charging system will affect ...

Page 25: ...1 will test a single battery For numbers 2 and greater a pack load test will be done If the battery pack fails the load test you will be prompted to test the batteries separately Disassemble the battery pack You will be prompted to test each battery in the pack The battery did not have a sufficient charge to do an accurate test Charge the battery and then test the battery INDIVIDUAL TESTS BATTERY ...

Page 26: ...ST Starter Cable Test The screen will show you where to make your connections The large clamps need to be connected to the starter terminals The red clamp to the starter positive terminal black to the starter ground The small clamps need to be connected to the battery posts The small red clamp to the battery the small black clamp to the battery Test in process please wait If the combined voltage d...

Page 27: ... tests from main menu Select the V DROP Test from the individual test menu Select Charging Cable Test Test in process please wait To set the test current press the Test current box and a numeric keypad will appear Enter in the alternator output for the vehicle you are testing Press the Done button and then press the Start Test button If the combined voltage drop of the positive and negative circui...

Page 28: ...attery posts The small red clamp to the battery the small black clamp to the battery Select individual tests from the main menu Select the V DROP Test from the individual test menu Select Generic Cable Test Test in process please wait To set the test current press the Test current box and a numeric keypad will appear Enter in the test current for the circuit you are testing Press the Done button a...

Page 29: ... a bad result The cable that is bad can be determined by looking at the Pos and Neg drop results In this screen the positive cable is the problem If the combined voltage drop of the positive and negative circuit is less than 500mV the voltage drop test passes If the voltage drop test fails you should start by troubleshooting and repairing the side of the circuit with the highest voltage drop ...

Page 30: ...t Probe button on the individual tests menu This screen will appear and show the DC voltages on the large and small clamps If the engine is running the ripple AC Voltage will be measured and displayed VOLTMETER AND CURRENT PROBE The Current Probe is optional This section explains the proper use of the Current Probe but is not required to run any of the tests It only provides assured accuracy for t...

Page 31: ...e tester is unable to read temperature is most often caused by a bad Bluetooth connection See above for resetting the Bluetooth connection The BCT 460DTNA says I need to connect the clamps when I have already connected them Make sure both jaws of the clamps have a good connection Clean any corrosion from the battery post and the clamps If the battery is completely dead Voltage less than 1 volt the...

Page 32: ...due to the failure 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 any written or implied warranty on its test equipment WARRANTY AND SERVICE INFORMATION Warranty claims to the manufacturer s service department must be transportation prepaid and accomp...

Page 33: ...nter Street Pleasant Grove Utah 84062 Service 801 785 0051 ext 223 Toll Free 866 883 TEST 8378 Fax 801 785 8699 www autometertest com Auto Meter Products Inc 413 West Elm Street Sycamore IL 60178 Service 815 899 0801 Toll Free 866 883 TEST 8378 www autometer com test ...

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