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Chapter 2: Functions
DSS-7000
Battery Test Results
After the test the tester displays one of five battery decisions
along with the complete results.
Tap PRINT to print the test results or EMAIL to email the
results to the customer. To return to the Home Screen, tap
DONE.
Decision
Recommended Action
GOOD BATTERY Return the battery to service.
GOOD–
RECHARGE
Fully charge battery and return to
service.
CHARGE &
RETEST
Fully charge the battery and retest.
Failure to fully charge the battery
before retesting may cause false
readings.
For a repeated CHARGE &
RETEST decision, replace battery.
REPLACE
BATTERY
May also mean a poor connection
between battery cables and battery.
BAD CELL–
REPLACE
Replace the battery and retest.
System Test
Use the System Test function to select the test parameters and
interpret the results when testing an out-of-vehicle battery.
1. Tap System Test.
2. Connect the test clamps to the battery and tap Continue.
3. Hold the temperature sensor on the bottom of the Diag-
nostic Device over the battery and tap Capture Tempera-
ture. Once the battery temperature has been successfully
measured, tap Continue.
4. Enter the battery testing parameters.
Battery Post
TOP POST
SIDE POST
DUAL POST
Battery Application
AUTOMOTIVE
MARINE BATTERY
POWERSPORT
GROUP 31
COMMERCIAL 4D/8D
LAWN & GARDEN
Battery Type
FLOODED
AGM
AGM/SPIRAL
GEL
Battery Rating Units
CCA
CA
JIS
DIN(A)
SAE(A)
IEC(A)
EN(A)
EN2(A)
This information is usually printed on the battery label.
Rating
Description
Range
CCA
Cold Cranking Amps: Battery
current at 0 ºF (–17.8 ºC).
100 to 3000
CA
Cranking Amps: Battery current
at 32°F (0 ºC).
100 to 3000
JIS
Japanese Industrial Standard:
Usually printed on battery label.
26A17 to
245H52
DIN(A)
D
eutsche
I
ndustrie-
N
orm
100 to 1000
SAE(A) European labeling of CCA
100 to 3000
IEC(A)
I
nternational
E
lectrotechnical
C
ommission
100 to 1000
EN(A)
E
uropa-
N
orm
100 to 1700
EN2(A)
E
uropa-
N
orm
100 to 1700
Battery Rating
?
Tap on the box and use the keypad displayed on the
Tablet Controller to enter the battery rating.
NOTE: When JIS is selected, use the drop-down
menu to scroll to the correct JIS number.
