Midtronics DSS-7000, Instruction Manual

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Chapter 2: Functions DSS-7000
Battery Test 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 or
System Test to continue with the System Test.
Test Results - Summary
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.
After disconnecting battery cables,
retest battery using Battery Test before
replacing.
BAD CELL–
REPLACE
Replace the battery and retest.
* When testing at the jump start posts, the tester may need to verify the
result. It will give you the option of retesting at the battery posts.
Charging System Test
1. When using the Amp Clamp, hold the clamp away from
any cables with the jaws closed and tap Continue to reset
the value to zero.
2. With the engine and all electrical loads off, place the clamp
around the positive (+) battery cable and tap Continue.
3. When prompted Start the vehicle’s engine and leave it
running at idle.
4. Tap Continue once it is displayed. The analyzer tests the
alternator output.
5. Rev the engine to between 2000 to 3000 RPM to the test-
ing threshold and tap Continue. The analyzer tests the
alternator output again.
6. Idle the engine when prompted and then turn it off.
7. Tap Continue to display the test results.
Charging System Test Results
The Charging System Test results are displayed on screens 2
and 3. Screen 4 displays a summary of the entire System Test.
Tap Print to print the test results or Email to email the results
to the customer. To return to the Home Screen, tap Done.
Test Results - Starter
Decision Action
NORMAL The starter voltage is normal and the
battery is fully charged.
LOW VOLTAGE The starter voltage is low and the battery
is fully charged.
CHARGE
BATTERY
The starter voltage is low and the battery
is discharged. Fully charge the battery
and repeat the starter system test.
REPLACE
BATTERY
(If the battery test result was (REPLACE
or BAD CELL.) The battery must be
replaced before testing the starter.
LOW CRANKING
AMPS
The starter voltage is high but the
cranking amps are low.
NO START The engine didn’t start and the test was
aborted.
CRANKING
SKIPPED
The tester didn’t detect the vehicle’s
starting profile and skipped the Starter
Test.