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CHAPTER 8: 

QC TEST

The tester has teh ability to test multiple batteries one 
after teh other without having to input the battery rating / 
settings.

There are three ways to perform a QC-test. When the qc 
mode is selected from the utility menu you will get two 
options: STOCK CONTROL or COMPOUND TEST. Also there is 
the battery menu option. 

STOCK CONTROL is meant for batteries standing in a 
warehouse or on a pallet where as COMPOUND TESTING is 
done when the battery is in the vehicle.

1. 

Go to the UTILITY MENU and select the QC MODE icon.

 1  STOCK CONTROL

 COMPOUND TEST

Press the NEXT soft key to continue.

     

      STOCK CONTROL

2. 

The  first  screen  shows  you  the  amount  of  tests  per-
formed. Once you press both the arrow keys you reset 
the test counter. Press NEXT if you want to continue with-
out clearing the tests. 

3. 

Select the BATTERY TYPE

 REGULAR

 AGM

 SPIRAL

 EFB

Press the NEXT soft key to continue. 

4. 

Select the RATING UNITS

 EN 

 JIS

 DIN

 SAE

 IEC

 CCA 

Press the NEXT soft key to continue. 

5. 

Select the BATTERY RATING

Press the UP and DOWN ARROW keys to select the rating. 
In case of a JIS battery type the part number. 

6. 

Enter the MINIMUM VOLTAGE. 

7. 

Select the TEMPERATURE. 

Aim the tester 5 cm from the sides or top of the battery 
case. As soon as the temperature reading is stable the 
operator can press NEXT. 
The tester will now test the battery. 

     COMPOUND TEST

2.   The  first  screen  shows  you  the  amount  of  tests 

performed.  Once  you  press  both  the  arrow  keys  you 
reset the test counter. Press NEXT if you want to continue 
without clearing the tests. 

3.   Select the BATTERY MENU

 MANUAL

 PRE-SELECTION

MANUAL input is selecting the different battery parameters 
that can be found on the battery. the PRE-SELECTION is what 
is entered in the tester memory. This is initially empty but 
can be filled in from the UTILITY menu. 

Press the NEXT soft key to continue. The BACK soft key re-
turns you to the previous screen. 

For selection of the MANUAL input see the previous explana-
tions and screens. 

Summary of Contents for EXP-1000 FHD

Page 1: ...INSTRUCTION MANUAL EXP 1000 FHD FOR TESTING 12 VOLT TRUCK AND AUTOMOTIVE BATTERIES AND 12 AND 24 VOLT CHARGING SYSTEMS Expendable electrical diagnostic platform...

Page 2: ...PORTS REMOVING AND INSERTING THE DATA CARD CONNECTING THE BATTERY TEST CABLE DISPLAY AND KEYPAD DATA ENTRY METHODS MENU STRUCTURE BATTERY TEST STARTER TEST ALTERNATOR TEST TEST RESULTS CHAPTER 1 BEFOR...

Page 3: ...ATTERIES 21 CHAPTER 13 TESTER INTERNAL BATTERIES 22 PATENTS LIMITED WARRANTY 18 CHAPTER 11 UTILITY MENU CHAPTER 12 TROUBLESHOOTING 20 CONFIG TESTER DISPLAY CONFIG PRINTER SHOP INFO COUPON EDIT COUPON...

Page 4: ...f the tester All persons involved in commissioning operating maintai ning and servicing the tester must be suitably qualified have knowledge of and experience in dealing with testers and batteries and...

Page 5: ...you which ARROW key on the keypad to press to display other icons or screens The Up and Down Menu Screen Arrows for example indicate when to press the UP and DOWN ARROW keys to display the screens abo...

Page 6: ...keypad to enter the number preceding the option button To confi rm your selection press the appropriate soft key SCROLLING LISTS Scrolling lists contain items that extend above and below the screen o...

Page 7: ...you plan to test out of the vehicle Always disconnect the negative cable from the battery first and reconnect it last Always use a carry tool or strap to lift and transport the battery TESTING OUT OF...

Page 8: ...ading is stable the operator can press NEXT The tester will now test the battery For the next few seconds the tester will display the word TESTING and a stopwatch while it evaluates the battery ADDITI...

Page 9: ...n between the battery cables and the battery After disconnecting the battery cables retest the battery using the out of vehicle test before replacing it BAD CELL REPLACE Replace the battery and retest...

Page 10: ...ormation is unreadable contact the battery manufacturer 1 EN 2 JIS 3 DIN 4 SAE 5 IEC 6 CCA 10 If you select JIS the tester asks for the battery rating Scroll to the correct rating To increase your scr...

Page 11: ...d that the belts are in good shape and functioning properly If the mounting and belts are good re place the alternator PHASE OPEN The Tester has detected an open phase within the alternator Replace th...

Page 12: ...e Battery Rating To increase your scrolling speed hold the UP or DOWN ARROW key or use the LEFT or RIGHT ARROW key to move up or down four part numbers at a time Press the NEXT soft key to continue 4...

Page 13: ...GROUND 2 STARTER CIRCUIT 3 ALT CIRCUIT 4 OTHER CIRCUIT Press the NEXT soft key to continue BATTERY CHASSIS GROUND TEST The Battery Ground Test measures the voltage drop for the ground strap 4 SET AMP...

Page 14: ...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...

Page 15: ...FB Press the NEXT soft key to continue 4 Select the RATING UNITS 1 EN 2 JIS 3 DIN 4 SAE 5 IEC 6 CCA Press the NEXT soft key to continue 5 Select the BATTERY RATING Press the UP and DOWN ARROW keys to...

Page 16: ...er s receiver and select the PRINT soft key To return to the Main Menu press the END key VIEW TEST gives you the option of viewing and printing the results of the Cable Drop Test To print the results...

Page 17: ...the Tester was first used Press the LEFT and RIGHT ARROW keys simultaneously to clear the total and reset the starting date The TRANSFER utility lets you transfer test data to a PC using an optional I...

Page 18: ...or the BACK soft key to return to the menu If you use the alphanumeric keypad to enter the number preceding the option button no additional key press is needed to save your selection SHOP The SHOP INF...

Page 19: ...ility 1 Use the UP DOWN ARROWS or press the corresponding numerical key to move the dot to the option button of your choice 1 NO USER COUPON PRINTED 2 USER COUPON 2 Press the SAVE soft key to save you...

Page 20: ...he STATUS LED flashes You can identify the fault by the number of sequential flashes Table 6 Printer STATUS LED Sequence Condition Solution No paper Insert new paper Thermal head too hot Allow head to...

Page 21: ...changes to white as the charge level declines The Tester will display a warning message when the batteries need replacing Full Powered by test battery Decreasing Low Figure 7 Power Level Indicator for...

Page 22: ...s is made by Midtronics Inc and is protected by one or more U S and foreign patents For specific patent information contact Midtronics Inc at 1 630 323 2800 Midtronics products are warranted to be fre...

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