Midtronics DSS-7000, Instruction Manual

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Chapter 3: Applications (Apps) DSS-7000
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.
9. Tap Continue to begin the test.
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 negative (–) 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.