Auto Meter SWBVA-200s Operator'S Manual Download Page 5

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INSPECTION

 

 

Valid automotive electrical system testing depends on all the com-
ponents being in good operating condition.  In addition, the battery 

MUST have sufficient charge for testing.  Carefully perform the follow

-

ing 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, mois-
ture, 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.  

Est. Output

DOWNLOAD TEST INFORMATION 

3. 

PC Screen Menu 

  If the SWBVA-200s is properly connected to your PC and the LCD 

shows "

CONNECT ANALYZER TO A PC

" the menu should auto-

matically be displayed in Hyper Terminal.

  Press 1 to download the last 200 tests. 

To save the information displayed see "Capture text into Microsoft 

Excel." See SWBVA-200s test labels below for identification.

  Press Enter to return to Menu.
  Press 2 to set your store information.  Then Select (Y Enter) 

Enter your information. 
You can enter up to 5 lines within the dis-
played 
"< ----Max Length---- >." 
Use the backspace to make changes, not the 
arrow keys. 
The optional printer will print 
blank lines for each line left 
blank.

  Press Enter to return to 

Menu.

  Press 3 to Exit.   

HyperTerminal 

Windows 

SWBVA-200s 

Test Labels 

 

Summary of Contents for SWBVA-200s

Page 1: ...The SWBVA 200s is the ultimate 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 413 West Elm Stree...

Page 2: ...LIMITED WARRANTY 36 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...

Page 3: ...Setup 17 Maintenance 18 Clamp Replacement 18 Battery Replacement 18 PC Interface 19 Opening Windows Hyper Terminal 19 Downloading Test Information 20 Capturing Information in Microsoft Excel 21 Warran...

Page 4: ...can greatly reduce battery life and affect battery per formance Age of Battery If the date code on the battery indicates it is fairly old the failure may be caused by natural causes Overcharging Over...

Page 5: ...portant Note A known defective battery must be replaced before proceeding Est Output DOWNLOAD TEST INFORMATION 3 PC Screen Menu If the SWBVA 200s is properly connected to your PC and the LCD shows CON...

Page 6: ...cation Select OK Select the COM port number you have previ ously identified in step 1 Select OK and select the following from the pull down menus Bits per second 9600 Data bits 8 Parity None Stop Bits...

Page 7: ...P Press the On Off button Connect the clamps as instructed on the LCD Note Take special care when connecting to battery side ter minals If necessary use a side post adapter to prevent thread damage Wh...

Page 8: ...ved if detected Wait for test results You will be asked if the battery has been charged if you are test ing a discharged battery SETUP Select the temperature in Fahren heit or Centigrade Select the ra...

Page 9: ...rnator Test feature set the tester to the voltmeter function and observe the charging voltage You will notice that the ripple will level off as the voltage increases to the maximum value 13 50 14 50 V...

Page 10: ...lect Starter Test then press Y Enter Press Y Enter and the SWBVA 200s does a pre liminary check Use the Up and Down to move cursor to the desired test Make sure the Infrared Printer is properly set up...

Page 11: ...nition on and allow the glow plugs to heat up and click off before you run the Starter Draw Test This could be done at the time the Amp Probe is attached If the results are out of specification do the...

Page 12: ...3V Y TO CONTINUE START ENGINE N TO CANCEL Allow the alternator to finish the test Test result will appear The following are examples Alternator has GOOD regulation and GOOD output High Regulation will...

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