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Midtronics B.V. Hoofdveste 6 3992 DG HOUTEN
www.midtronicseurope.com
CHAPTER 7:
CABLE DROP TEST
5.
Connect the positive (+) DMM clamp to the
battery’s positive (+) post. Connect the negative
clamp (–) to the battery’s (–) negative post.
For the next few seconds the Tester will display the word
TESTING and a stopwatch while it evaluates the battery
ground.
ALTERNATOR CIRCUIT TEST RESULTS
Alternator Circuit PASS Result
If there is a problem, the decision is CLEAN AND RETEST OR
REPLACE. To print the results, align the Tester’s IR transmitter
with the printer’s receiver, and select the PRINT soft key. To
return to the Main Menu, press the END key.
OTHER CIRCUIT
This test enables you to measure voltage drop across other
components.
3.
SET AMPS: Use the UP/DOWN ARROWS or the
keypad to select the rated amperage of the
circuit you are testing. The default is 10 A.
Press the NEXT soft key to continue.
4.
Connect the positive (+) clamp of the battery
test leads to the component’s positive terminal
(+). Connect the negative (–) clamp to the
component’s negative (–) terminal.
5.
Connect the positive (+) DMM clamp to the
battery’s positive (+) post. Connect the negative
clamp (–) to the battery’s (–) negative post.
For the next few seconds the Tester will display the word
TESTING and a stopwatch while it evaluates the battery
ground.
OTHER CIRCUIT TEST RESULTS
Other Circuit PASS Result
If there is a problem, the decision is CLEAN AND RETEST OR
REPLACE. To print the results, align the Tester’s IR transmitter
with the printer’s receiver, and select the PRINT soft key. To
return to the Main Menu, press the END key.
CHASSIS GROUND
Testing at 135A connect main clamps to battery positive post
and negative clamp to vehicle chassis.
