QUICK REFERENCE CARD
FORD EXP-1050 Series
SAFETY
Before starting the test visually inspect the battery for cracked, buckled, or leaking case.
If you see any of these defects, replace the battery. If the electrolyte level is too low, add
distilled water and fully charge the battery.
CHARGING AND TESTING IN GENERAL
For charging we recommend using the Midtronics ChargeXpress PRO series or GRX-3000 series.
These chargers are allowed to charge the battery in the vehicle, connected to the electrical
system.
CHARGING IN VEHICLE
When the battery is charged in vehicle the battery can be tested immediately. If the battery
tester recognizes surface charge it will instruct to switch on a load, like turning on the lights,
blower, etc. This action will remove the surface charge and allows you to accurately test the
battery.
CHARGING OUT OF VEHICLE
In general we would advise to test and charge the battery in vehicle. When the battery is charged
outside the vehicle and immediately tested after charging there can be a surface charge on the
battery. In this case the battery tester cannot take away the surface charge. For this reason the
battery should rest for at least 8-12 hours before testing the battery again. When the decision is
REPLACE BATTERY, please wait. When the decision is GOOD BATTERY, please continue.
12V BATTERY TEST
1. BATTERY LOCATION
Select UNDER HOOD, UNDER SEAT, or OUT OF VEHICLE.
UNDER HOOD / UNDER SEAT
2. TEST LOCATION
Select BATTERY POST, JUMP START POST,
or JUMPER POST (BMS).
3. BATTERY RATING
Select the battery rating.
The availability of the selected rating in SLI and EFB offers a screen to select the battery
type under test. When the battery under test is not pre-listed proceed with MANUAL
ENTRY.
MANUAL ENTRY
1. BATTERY TYPE
Select SLI, AGM, or EFB
2. RATING UNITS
Select SAE, EN, EN2, JIS, DIN, or IEC.
3. SELECT CCA
Select the battery CCA value. You can use the arrows to scroll
and select a value or type the value using the alphanumeric
keypad. Press ENTER to confirm the value. In case the battery
uses a JIS number you identify it by means of an alphanu-
meric code. Example: 55D23.
4. Press NEXT to start the test
The temperature question is only asked when it can influence the test result.
24V SYSTEM TEST
BATTERY TEST
1. TRUCK TEST
Select BATTERY TEST or GENERATE PAIR.
2. BATTERY TYPE
Select SLI or AGM.
3. RATING UNITS
Select SAE, EN, EN2, JIS, DIN, or IEC.
4. BATTERY RATING
Select the battery rating.
The temperature question is asked when it can influence the test result.
5. TESTING
Connect to battery 2.
6. Press NEXT to start the test.
GENERATE PAIR
1. BATTERY TYPE
Select SLI or AGM.
2. RATING UNITS
Select SAE, EN, EN2, JIS, DIN, or IEC.
3. BATTERY RATING
Select the battery rating.
The temperature question is asked when it can influence the test result.
4. TESTING
Connect to battery 2.
5. Press NEXT to start the test.
