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EXP-1000 Heavy Duty

For testing 12-volt Truck- and automotive

batteries and 12- and 24-volt charging systems

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

Summary of Contents for EXP-1000 Heavy Duty

Page 1: ...EXP 1000 Heavy Duty For testing 12 volt Truck and automotive batteries and 12 and 24 volt charging systems INSTRUCTION MANUAL...

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Page 3: ...ge 11 Deep Scan Test 11 Battery Test Results 12 Battery Test 13 Starter Test 13 Starter System Test Results 13 Chapter 5 System Test 13 5 Minute Discharged Battery Test 14 Alternator Test 14 Alternato...

Page 4: ...xplosive mix of hydrogen gas and oxygen even when the battery is not in operation Always work in a well ventilated area Wash hands after handling REQUIRED BY CALIFORNIA PROP 65 Battery posts terminals...

Page 5: ...B 9 connector for future expandability Removing and Inserting the Data Card The analyzer ships with a storage card slot to protect it from dust and debris To remove the data card push briefly on its e...

Page 6: ...re SELECT BACK and END POWER Key Press the POWER button to turn the analyzer on and off The analyzer also turns on automatically when you connect its test leads to a battery Title Bar The title bar sh...

Page 7: ...o confirm your selection press the appropriate soft key Option Buttons Some lists have option buttons before each item To select an item use the UP DOWN ARROW keys to move the dot into the button next...

Page 8: ...tests performed since the tester was first used the totals by decision or allows you to clear the counters An optional IR software and hardware package enables you to transfer test data to a PC Displ...

Page 9: ...tive and negative post At the start of the test make sure all vehicle accessory loads are off the key is not in the ignition and the doors are closed Connecting the Battery Test Cable CAUTION Do not c...

Page 10: ...can provide at 0 F 17 8 C 100 to 1700 JIS Japanese Industrial Standard shown on a battery as a combination of numbers and letters 73 numbers from 26A17 to 245H52 DIN A Deutsche Industrie Norm 100 to...

Page 11: ...weak or that has just been charged may retain enough electrical activity to be detected by the analyzer and will adversely affect the test results A fully charged battery should stabilize quickly afte...

Page 12: ...liver its specified performance compared with a new battery Good Battery Result Battery Decisions and Recommendations Decision Recommended Action GOOD BATTERY Return the battery to service GOOD RECHAR...

Page 13: ...key 6 The analyzer displays one of the decisions and the results in a series of screens NOTE In some cases the tester may not detect the vehicle s starting profile It will display the soft key option...

Page 14: ...RN OFF LOADS AND ENGINE or asked to CHECK IF CLAMP POINTS AWAY FROM THE NEGATIVE BATTERY POST In case of the former turn off vehicle loads blowers interior light radio etc and the engine Press the NEX...

Page 15: ...ns from the alternator to the battery If the connection is loose or heavily corroded clean or replace the cable and retest HIGH VOLTAGE The voltage output from the alternator to the battery exceeds th...

Page 16: ...is is so that the chemi cal process is completed Procedure Connect the battery analyser to the battery terminals Note Connect one battery at a time when running this battery test NOTE Parallel connect...

Page 17: ...ey to move up or down four part numbers at a time Press the NEXT soft key to continue 3 Press an UP or DOWN ARROW key or use the numeric keys to select the BATTERY RATING or in the case of JIS the par...

Page 18: ...inue 4 Select the RATING UNITS 1 CCA 2 JIS 3 DIN 4 SAE 5 IEC 6 EN 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...

Page 19: ...M mode 2 Press the OK soft key to save your setting Date Date cannot be changed Format Use the UP DOWN ARROWS to select the desired option 1 MM DD YYYY month day year or DD MM YYYY day month year 2 Pr...

Page 20: ...on screens contain eight lines of text with up to 16 characters on each line Screen 1 1 YOUR SHOP NAME 2 1000 ANY STREET 3 YOUR TOWN STATE 4 YOUR POSTAL CODE Screen 2 5 YOUR COUNTRY 6 YOUR PHONE NUMBE...

Page 21: ...re using files on an SD card The use of a special formatted card is required for this action FIRMWARE use this option when new software becomes available from Midtronics SAVE CONFIG the tester will st...

Page 22: ...S report displays the total number of battery tests performed since the Tester was first used Press the LEFT and RIGHT ARROW keys simultaneously to clear the total and reset the starting date Transfer...

Page 23: ...and printing the results of the Battery and System Tests To print the results align the analyzer s IR transmitter with the printer s receiver and select the PRINT soft key To return to the Main Menu p...

Page 24: ...nd receiver are not aligned all the data may not print The infrared ports on the top of the analyzer and on the printer below the MODE button should be pointed directly at each other The maximum dista...

Page 25: ...charge level declines The tester will display a warning message when the batteries need replacing Full Powered by test battery Decreasing Low Power Level Indicator for AA Batteries Replacing the Test...

Page 26: ...by one or more U S and foreign patents For specific patent information contact Midtronics Inc at 1 630 323 2800 LIMITED WARRANTY This analyzer is warranted to be free of defects in materials and work...