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NOTE: For REMOTE test, there will be a little tolerance. For any doubt, take off the
battery and select “OUT-OF-VEHICLE” to re-test.
3.3.4 Battery System Standard and Rating
The AutoTest BST-380 Battery System Tester will test each battery according to the
selected system and rating.
Use the UP/DOWN key to make a selection according to the actual system standard
and rating marked on the battery. See the arrow indicating it’s location in the below
picture.
• CCA: Cold Cranking Amps, specified by SAE&BCI, most frequently used value for
starting battery at 0°F (-18°C).
• BCI: Battery Council International standard.
• CA: Cranking Amps standard, effective starting current value at 0°C.
• MCA: Marine Cranking Amps standard, effective starting current value at 0°CJapan
Industrial Standard, displayed on the battery as combination of the numbers and
letters, e.g. 55D23,80D26.
• DIN：German Auto Industry Committee Standard.
• IEC：Internal Electro technical Commission Standard.
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TOP POST
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SIDE POST
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