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  Use the side terminal feature on the clamp to connect battery side terminals. 

When testing dual post batteries always check the post to which the system 
is attached. 

 

HOOK UP

2

.

  Connect to only one 6-volt or 12-volt battery at a time.

Red = (+) Positive and Black = (-) 

Negative

Make sure the terminals are clean 

and the connection is sure then 

press 'Y' Enter. If the "Check 

Battery Connections" remains 

the connections are not secure. If 

you are sure of a solid connection 

replace the battery.

1. 

Turn on the AC switch. The LCD will indicate "XTC-

160OZR" if the unit is properly plugged into an AC outlet. 

For your safety, make sure the AC receptacle is properly 

grounded. 

Note:

 

The XTC-160OZR is equipped with a power cord. Never use an 

 

extension cord smaller than 12 gauge or longer than 50ft. Make 

 

sure the extension cord and receptacle are properly grounded.

Note:

  Due to gases and usual corrosion around the positive terminal 

 

it is important to connect the positive (+) red clamp first. Make 

 

sure the connection is certain. Then connect the negative (-) 

 

black clamp

.

3.

  If the XTC-160OZR displays one of the following messages check your 

connections.

Connect Black 

Clamp to Negative 

(-) Terminal

Connect Red 

Clamp to 

Positive (+) 

Terminal

REVERSED BATTERY 

CONNECTIONS!!

CHECK BATTERY 

CONNECTIONS 

‘Y’ TO CONTINUE

Adjust the rating using the  (+Up) 

and (-Down) keys. Press 'Y' to Enter 

and begin the test.

If OTHER brand was selected, the battery 

rating type is needed. Use the  (+Up) and 

(-Down) keys to move the cursor. Press 'Y' 

to select. Depending on the battery type the 

choices will vary.  The options are CCA, CA, 

MCA, and AH.

ENTER BATTERY

RATING: 600 CCA

USE +/- 

'Y' TO CONTINUE

 BATTERY RATING

>MCA

 CCA

 CA

TESTING BATTERY 

PLEASE WAIT... 

S#22010 T#290 

'N' TO STOP

#290 12V BATTERY 

GOOD BATTERY 

'Y' TO PRINT

TEST ONLY SEQUENCE cont.

The XTC-160OZR serial number 

and test number are displayed to 

help reference the test to the print 

out.

 BATT. CATEGORY?

>ECONOMY

 EXTREME

 PLATINUM

 BATTERY TYPE?

>STANDARD

 AGM

 'Y' TO SELECT

Use the (+Up) and (-Down) keys 

to move the cursor. This list will vary 

depending on the battery brand selected. 

Press 'Y' to select. 'N' will go back to brand 

screen.

Economy

Extreme

Platinum

Premium

Super Start

Commercial 

Lawn & Garden

Marine

Power Sport

Red

Yellow

Blue

Optima

Other

Marine

Power Sport

Starting

Commercial

Lawn & Garden

For some battery categories the battery 

type is needed. Use the (+Up) and (-Down) 

keys to move the cursor. Press 'Y' to 

select. Press 'N' to go back to the Battery 

Category screen. 

For marine batteries the battery function 

type is needed. Use the (+Up) and (-Down) 

keys to move the cursor. Press 'Y' to select. 

Press 'N' to  go back to the Battery Type 

screen.

 BATTERY TYPE?

>STD. STARTING

 STD. DEEP CYCLE

 AGM STARTING

Summary of Contents for XTC-160OZR

Page 1: ...0OZR is the ultimate load tester and battery charger with fast and accurate automated testing and charging for the professional 2650 1741 00 10 8 13 T est Equipment Auto Meter Products Inc 413 West El...

Page 2: ...eads the voltage and the other jaw connects to the larger conducting wire that draws the load in each test Electrical isolation between jaws is necessary for accurate readings For side terminal batter...

Page 3: ...ce 5 to 30 min larger discharged batteries longer CCA Range 100 1600 LCD Backlit 1 x 2 5 4 line x 16 characters Cooling 5 Internal Fan Battery Temperature Measurement Infrared IR Temperature Probe Hol...

Page 4: ...terminals of any corrosion Clean clamps Battery is so discharged it is drawing more current than the XTC 160 can safely provide Place battery on a slow charger There is a problem with the AC power Bro...

Page 5: ...trolytic fluid and corrosion on battery connections can greatly reduce battery life and affect battery performance Age of Battery If the date code on the battery indicates it is fairly old the failure...

Page 6: ...spect Battery for terminal corrosion loose or broken posts cracks in the case moisture and dirt around the terminals Important Note A damaged battery must be replaced before proceeding From the menu s...

Page 7: ...e maximum time remaining to bring the battery to a full charge The LCD screen makes it possible to view the XTC 160OZR testing and charging status fully unattended The LCD provides easy menu instructi...

Page 8: ...screens will be displayed Battery passes testing Return to service Charge battery and place into service Test Only Battery did not have a sufficient charge for a Digital Pulse Load Test Charge require...

Page 9: ...NECTIONS CHECK BATTERY CONNECTIONS Y TO CONTINUE Adjust the rating using the Up and Down keys Press Y to Enter and begin the test If OTHER brand was selected the battery rating type is needed Use the...

Page 10: ...TO CHARGE SAFELY Y TO CONTINUE TEST CHARGE TEST ONLY CHARGE ONLY REVIEW PRINT The unit will go back to main menu Use the Up and Down keys to move the cursor The options are Super Start Optima and Othe...

Page 11: ...ttery categories the battery type is needed Use the Up or Down keys move the cursor Press Y to select Press N to go back to the Battery Category screen For marine batteries the battery function type i...

Page 12: ...TIME 10 MIN N TO STOP If the battery temperature goes over 140 F charging will stop If no temperature probe is connected use the Up and Down keys to enter the current battery temp The Up Down keys in...

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