Auto Meter SB-300 Operator'S Manual Download Page 4

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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 before attempting 

any electrical diagnosis

PC INTERFACE

CONNECT TESTER

TO A PC RUNNING

DATA SOFTWARE

'N' TO CANCEL

From the Main Menu scroll down to

 DOWNLOAD

The following will be displayed

 REVIEW/PRINT

 VOLT METER

>DOWNLOAD

 SETUP

Using Auto Meter's optional adapter cord AC-12 insert the stereo 

plug into the jack on the SB-300 and then plug the serial adapter 

into a free serial port on the rear of your computer or connect 

to AC-32 serial port to USB adapter. Follow the instructions of the 

AC-62 AMP Link Data Download software to retrieve data from 

the SB-300.

INSPECTION

VISUAL CHECK

Inspect Belts and Pulleys

 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 known defective battery must be replaced 

before proceeding.  

NOTE: The down arrow is 

no longer displayed. ABOUT 

is the last menu item. The 

up arrow indicates previous 

menu selections.

 VOLT METER

 DOWNLOAD

 SETUP

>ABOUT

ABOUT

Press (Y enter) and the 

version will be displayed.

SB-300

VERSION 3.0

SER #: 10101 

COPYRIGHT 2013

Summary of Contents for SB-300

Page 1: ...300 Operator s Manual Hand Held Accuracy with a 40 Amp Load The SB 300 is a hand held tester that is the auto industry s answer to portability in a professionally accurate battery load tester T est Equipment ...

Page 2: ...ter Optional AC 62 AMP Link Data Download PC Software Weight 1 34 lbs What to Expect from the SB 300 Immediately determine battery The SB 300 is a portable full featured menu driven battery tester that provides quick professional load results using Auto Meter s Pulsed Load The SB 300 is user friendly It tells you what to do It is professionally accurate Detailed test results are LCD displayed afte...

Page 3: ...tallize on the plates greatly reducing the battery s capacity and ability to be charged LIMITED 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 months from the date of original purchase Products that fail within this 12 month warranty period will be rep...

Page 4: ...erial port to USB adapter Follow the instructions of the AC 62 AMP Link Data Download software to retrieve data from the SB 300 INSPECTION VISUAL CHECK Inspect Belts and Pulleys 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 Inspec...

Page 5: ...ast entered CCA value or a particular amount such as 600 CCA If Y is chosen the measured battery capacity will be displayed on the battery test result screen and print out If N is chosen no measured battery capacity will be displayed or printed USE TEST RESULT NEAR END OF LIFE USE Y TO SELECT PRINTOUT OPTION AC 14 PR 12 USE Y TO SELECT DO YOU WANT TO ENTER STORE INFO N OR Y To toggle battery test ...

Page 6: ...ef into the back cover Make sure the red clamp wires are attached to the left two screws of the green screw terminal labeled POS and the black clamp wires are connected to the right two screws labeled NEG It does not matter if either of the two red clamp wires is switched The same applies to the two black clamp wires Just make sure the red clamp wires are to the left POS and the black clamp wires ...

Page 7: ...IONS will flash Make sure the Infrared Printer is properly set up After a test is made with the SB 300 make sure the results are displayed on the LCD Point the SB 300 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 PRINTING TEST RESULTS Point th...

Page 8: ...rature Press Y to enter ENTER BATTERY TEMP 70F USE THE Y TO CONTINUE BATTERY TEST REVIEW PRINT VOLTMETER DOWNLOAD Press Y to continue once the clamps are connected the test will proceed CONNECT CLAMPS TO THE BATTERY RED BLACK Y TO CONTINUE If any of the tests battery test or starter test or alternator test are selected and the clamps are not connected to the battery the following screen will appea...

Page 9: ...the battery ENTER RATED CCA 600 USE 12 68V Y TO CONTINUE After the Digital Pulse Load Test is completed results similar to one of the following sample screens will appear Battery passes testing Return to service Charge battery and place into service Battery did not have a sufficient charge for a Digital Pulse Load Test Charge and retest battery Battery passes testing and is near end of life Batter...

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