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Press the On/Off button: Connect the clamps as 

instructed on the LCD.

Enter the approximate battery 

temperature in degrees Fahrenheit or Celsius then press (Y Enter).   

Note:

 Go to the setup to change temp scale to Celsius. The temperature 

request only appears once for each battery tested. If the clamps are 

disconnected you will be prompted again to begin a new battery test.

Note!

  Take special care when connecting to battery side terminals. 

If  necessary use a side post adapter to prevent thread damage. When 

testing dual post batteries always connect load clamps to the post to 

which the system is attached.

CONNECTION ERRORS

  If the clamps are reversed the Reversed Connection 

screen will flash.

  If one or both of the clamps are not in complete contact  

CHECK CONNECTIONS! 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 the SB-300 in the direction of the PR-12 printer 

with the printer’s IR receiver pointed in the direction of the 

SB-300. Press (Print). You should be within 15 ft of the printer.  Wait for 

the screen to clear before moving the SB-300. It takes a moment to send 

all the test data. The SB-300 also operates the AC-14 printer installed 

in Auto Meter’s XTC-160 tester/charger or BVA-2100 heavy-duty tester/

analyzer, or Auto Meter's PR-16 Printer when used with a XTC-160 and 

IR-1 Printer Interface.

AUTO METER

SB-300 

TESTER/ANALYZER

'Y' FOR MENU

>ENTER BATTERY 

 TEMP:       70F 

 USE +/- 

 'Y' TO CONTINUE

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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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