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CPX-950

www.midtronicseurope.com

Midtronics BV Hoofdveste 6-8 3992DG Houten

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2 – 12V Battery

3 - 24V System

CPX-950

Test Results - Bat..

VIN: 12345

 

Good Battery

Rated 

575 CCA

Voltage 

12.72 V

Type 

599 CCA

Temperature: 

20°C

Send Results

Done

Temperature is only shown when the temperature question was asked. 

Test Results - Bat...

Testcode: 123456-7890123

Send Results

Done

Test Results - Bat...

Cranking Health

Battery meets or exceeds  

required standards. Test  

again in 90 days or at  

next service opportunity.

Rated: 575 CCA 

Measured: 599 CCA

Test Results - Battery Test

To send the test results select Send Results.  To return to the Home Screen, select Done to 

continue to the mainscreen.
Refer to Appendix B: Decision Tables for a complete explaination of the possible test results. 

 

24V System

Use 24V System Test to test and verify the condition of customer 

batteries for possible return and/or warranty claim. 

Press 



 to return t

o the previous screen, 

select options and 

when necessary, O to enter or continue to the next step.

   

Use BACK to 

return to the Main Menu.

Battery Test

1. 

First select whether you wish to perform a battery test or generate a battery pair. For generate 

pair test instructions, see next page. 

2. 

Connect to the (first) battery. 

3. 

Battery Test Setup - Edit the displayed battery information.

Battery Type

SLI

AGM

Number of Batteries

1

2

Battery Units

EN 

SAE

IEC 

DIN

EN2

JIS

Battery Rating

Hold down 

 or 

 to increase scrolling 

speed.

VIN

Insert the last 5 number of the Vehicle ID 

number (VIN). This step is optional. 

Rating

Description

Range

EN

European Norms. The battery is required to meet a 

voltage of 7.5V after 10 seconds

100 to 3000

SAE

Society of Automotive Engineers norm. The test 

specifies that the battery at a temperature of –18°C 

will deliver a current equal to the Cold Cranking 

Amps for 30 seconds with the voltage staying 

above 7.2 volts

100 to 3000

IEC

International Electrotechnical Commission norm. 

The IEC test is performed at -18°C

100 to 1000

DIN

Deutsche Industrie-Norm

100 to 1000

EN2

European Norms 2. Performing a different second 

discharge than with EN.

100 to 3000

JIS

Japanese Industrial Standard test, carried out at 

-15°C. 

A list is shown

Select Start to advance to the test.

4. 

Temperature - you are requested to aim the temperature sensor at the battery. Then click 'Cap-
ture' The test is started.

3 - 24V System

Summary of Contents for CPX-950 EU

Page 1: ...CPX 950 EU Battery Electrical Diagnostic Analyzer For 12 volt automotive batteries and 24V systems User Manual JUN 2019 167 000929EN A ...

Page 2: ...Main Menu Icons 7 Inspecting the Battery 7 Testing Under Hood or Under Seat 8 System Test 8 2 12V Battery 9 3 24V System 11 Battery Test 11 Generate Pair 12 In Vehicle test 24V System Test 14 System Test Results 14 14 5 History 16 6 Messages 17 Message Types 17 7 Settings 18 Tool 18 Display 18 Date Time 18 Version 19 Check for Updates 19 Email Format 19 Shop Info 19 ...

Page 3: ...ear proper safety glasses or face shield when working with or around batteries 9 9 Keep hair hands and clothing as well as the analyzer cords and cables away from moving engine parts 9 9 Remove any jewelry or watches before you start servicing the battery 9 9 Use caution when working with metallic tools to prevent sparks or short circuits 9 9 Never lean over a battery when testing charging or jump...

Page 4: ...on icseurope com eula Before starting the use of your tool read this EULA By using the tool you agree to having read understood and agreed to the contents of our EULA 3 Next you are requested to add your preferred date setting MMDDYYYY or DDMMYYYY and the time setting 24 hour or AM PM and the actual time The date can only be changed by Midtronics service centers 4 Next up a WiFi connection can be ...

Page 5: ... connections Repair or replace them as needed Corrosion on the battery terminals and dirt or acid on the case top Clean the case and termi nals using a wire brush and a mixture of water and baking soda Low electrolyte level If the electrolyte level is too low add distilled water to fill up to above the top of the plates and fully charge the battery Do not overfill Corroded or loose battery tray an...

Page 6: ...irst select whether you wish to perform a battery test or generate a battery pair For generate pair test instructions see next page 2 Connect to the first battery 3 Battery Test Setup Edit the displayed battery information Battery Type SLI AGM Number of Batteries 1 2 Battery Units EN SAE IEC DIN EN2 JIS Battery Rating Hold down or to increase scrolling speed VIN Insert the last 5 number of the Veh...

Page 7: ...onal Rating Description Range EN European Norms The battery is required to meet a voltage of 7 5V after 10 seconds 100 to 3000 SAE Society of Automotive Engineers norm The test specifies that the battery at a temperature of 18 C will deliver a current equal to the Cold Cranking Amps for 30 seconds with the voltage staying above 7 2 volts 100 to 3000 IEC International Electrotechnical Commission no...

Page 8: ...he alternator output again 5 When prompted Idle the engine and and select Next 6 Turn on the high beam headlights and ventilation blower 7 Select Next The analyzer tests the alternator output 8 When prompted rev and hold the engine to between 1000 to 1250 rpm The analyzer tests the alternator output again 9 When prompted Idle the engine turn off loads then turn off ingition and select Next 10 If a...

Page 9: ... An important action cannot be performed and may require user action Notifications Indicates an action has been performed or data has been sent 6 Messages History Use History to access the tool usage history a vehicle history based on VIN and by test result decisions Press to return to the previous screen select options and when necessary O to enter or continue to the next step Use BACK to return ...

Page 10: ...te Blank With the displayed alphanumeric keypad use to highlight the desired alphanumeric character Select to access the lower case and symbol character maps Once all of the alphanumeric characters have been entered select Save or Esc to exit without saving Settings Use Setup to setup and adjust the tester display and time shop and administrative settings network connectivity and BMIS settings Too...

Page 11: ...ircuit with a simple test The test requires an ohmmeter and a wire or paper clip if the ohmmeter probes are too large to insert into the pin holes You will also need to a pencil or plastic marker to keep the clamp jaws apart Test Procedure You are testing the continuity of the following end points The positive RED clamp jaw without teeth and its corresponding pin hole The positive RED clamp jaw wi...

Page 12: ...face down 2 Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the screw securing the door to the battery compartment Battery Cover Screw 3 Lift the door at the tab and place it aside 3 Touch the toothless jaw of the clamp with the other probe tip Wiggle the battery test cables The resistance reading should be less than 1Ω 4 Repeat the test for the TEETH side of the circuit this time touching the jaw with teeth...

Page 13: ...low reserve capacity performance Low reserve capacity will compromise the battery s ability to provide power to the vehicle and hold a charge over time Check the starting and charging systems for causes of low charge Charge and Retest The battery shows low charge and low reserve capacity performance Low reserve capacity will compromise the battery s ability to provide power to the vehicle and hold...

Page 14: ... the manufacturer specifications for the correct limit which may vary by vehicle type Decision Cranking Health Reserve Capacity SOH Message Good Battery Good No Test The battery shows good cranking performance Test the battery again at next service opportunity Good Recharge Good Recharge The battery shows good cranking performance but low charge Fully charge the battery for optimal performance and...

Page 15: ...r or replace the unit with a re manufactured unit This limited warranty applies only to Midtronics battery testers and does not cover any other equipment static damage water damage overvoltage dropping the unit or damage resulting from extraneous causes including owner misuse Midtronics is not liable for any incidental or consequential damages for breach of this warranty The warranty is void if ow...

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