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Midtronics Inc.     7000 Monroe Street     Willowbrook, IL 60527

www.midtronics.com

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Chapter 1: Introduction & Overview

EXP-1002 

Menu Maps

This section will help you get to your destination while letting 

you know what test leads you may need when you arrive. The 

test leads are represented by symbols for their connectors.

Main Menu

The Main Menu is the starting point for all tools and utilities, 

which are depicted as icons. Some icons lead directly to the 

function they represent, while others are menu icons that lead 

to two or more functions.

Required test leads

Amp 

Clamp

Battery 

Test

Cable 

Drop

Menu Icon

Description

Tests one battery using  the battery information 

you select in a series of screens.

 

Tests the battery pack or individual batteries 

(and the starting and charging systems.

 

Tests both sides of a circuit simultaneously for 

voltage drop. Three preset tests and one user-

defined.
Enables up to 100 batteries to be tested 

in succession without re-entering battery 

information each time.

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Digital multimeter with eight test meters, a 

temperature sensor, and options for clamps 

and probes.

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Includes a test counter, data transfer utility, the 

tester software version and serial number.

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Nine utilities, many of which customize your 

user interface.

Utility Menu

 

The Utilities Menu allows you customize your ana-

lyzer. Before testing, check the default values to see 

which options you may want to change.

Menu Icon

Description

Settings to adjust date and time.

Allows you to add a custom header to printed 

test results.

Settings to adjust the screen contrast and 

backlight time.

If you created a coupon with the Edit Coupon 

utility, use Coupon to enable or disable the 

inclusion of a coupon on printed test results.
Allows you to create and store up to three 

separate coupons to be printed on test results.

Allows you to select degrees in C or F for 

temperature measurements.

Sets the language of the display and printouts.

Formats the data card to receive data. Also 

erases all data on the card.

Updates the analyzer software via files on a 

data card.

Clear test totals, address header printing, 

restore defaults, and enable BMIS functionality.

Summary of Contents for EXP-1002

Page 1: ...INSTRUCTION MANUAL EXP 1002 Expandable Electrical Diagnostic Platform For testing 6 and 12 volt automotive and 12 volt and 24 volt charging systems September 2013 167 000502EN A...

Page 2: ...Midtronics Inc 7000 Monroe Street Willowbrook IL 60527 www midtronics com 2 EXP 1002...

Page 3: ...m Test 16 Starter System Test Results 16 Charging System Test 17 Charging System Test Results 17 Chapter 4 Cable Drop Test 19 Performing A Test 19 Cable Drop Test Results 19 Chapter 5 Inventory Test 2...

Page 4: ...Midtronics Inc 7000 Monroe Street Willowbrook IL 60527 www midtronics com 4 EXP 1002...

Page 5: ...and BCI Battery Council International safety recommendations which include the following precautions Battery acid is highly corrosive If acid enters your eyes immediately flush them thoroughly with co...

Page 6: ...ut the cable connector Data Card The analyzer ships with a plastic insert in the data card slot to protect it from dust and debris To remove the plastic insert or a data card push briefly on its edge...

Page 7: ...when you connect its test leads to a battery Title Bar The title bar shows you the name of the current menu test tool utility or function Selection Area The selection area below the Title Bar contains...

Page 8: ...tion Buttons Some lists have option buttons before each item To select an item use or to move the dot to the button next to the item To confirm your selection press the appropriate soft key Scrolling...

Page 9: ...tery information each time Digital multimeter with eight test meters a temperature sensor and options for clamps and probes Includes a test counter data transfer utility the tester software version an...

Page 10: ...it for continuity and resistance measured in ohms Tests a diode for forward voltage drop Measures two signals simultaneously DC voltage and amperage Info Menu The Info Menu has seven utilities to help...

Page 11: ...re all vehicle accessory loads are off the key is not in the ignition and the doors are closed Connecting The Test Cable Do not connect the tester to a voltage source greater than 30 Vdc Connect the b...

Page 12: ...or to select the BATTERYTYPE and press NEXT to continue or press the corresponding number key 1 REGULAR FLOODED 2 AGM 3 AGM SPIRAL 4 GEL 6 Use or to select the battery RATING UNITS and press NEXT to...

Page 13: ...decisive result the analyzer may ask if you are testing the battery before or after charging If the vehicle has just been driven select BEFORE CHARGE Press NEXT to continue Battery Test Results After...

Page 14: ...mber 128 available To increase your scrolling speed hold the or key or use or to move up or down four part numbers at a time 5 Use or to select the BATTERYTYPE and press NEXT to continue or press the...

Page 15: ...lyzer may ask if you are testing the battery before or after charging If the vehicle has just been driven select BEFORE CHARGE Press NEXT to continue Battery Test Results After the test the tester wil...

Page 16: ...he test process ends Starter System Test Results Loop Ohms starter resistance requires Amp Clamp Average Cranking Voltage Average Cranking Amps Cranking Time Y axis Cranking Voltage X axis Time Y axis...

Page 17: ...readings and then test the diode ripple Excessive ripple usually means one or more diodes have failed in the alter nator or there is stator damage 9 TURN HIGH BEAMS AND BLOWER MOTOR ON IDLE EN GINE A...

Page 18: ...the alternator is rotating with the engine running Check the connections from the alternator to the battery If the connection is loose or heavily corroded clean or replace the cable and retest HIGH OU...

Page 19: ...s ground DMM test leads at the battery terminals NOTE The test requires a complete circuit If you re testing a system with a remote solenoid you can test from the battery to the solenoid but not from...

Page 20: ...12 80v 5 For the next few seconds the tester evaluates the battery writes the results to the data card and displays the results starting from the last battery tested To view a previous re sult for a...

Page 21: ...tinue or press the corresponding number key 3 Connect the clamps or probes in the correct polarity red clamp or probe to positive black to negative 4 The meter will autorange and display the measureme...

Page 22: ...cessories port 2 Use or to select the Ohm Meter icon and press NEXT to continue or press the corresponding number key 3 Connect the clamps or probes in the correct polarity red clamp or probe to posit...

Page 23: ...Resolution Accuracy Overload Protection 0 70 A 0 01 A 3 of reading 1A 1000 Arms 0 700 A 0 1 A 3 of reading 1A 1000 Arms Accuracies are specified from 2 to 100 of range Aac Range Resolution Accuracy Ov...

Page 24: ...the test results for an individual battery use or to scroll to the screen showing the order in which the battery was tested Select PRINT to print out the results 2 Select option 1 to print the screen...

Page 25: ...to the next step Clock The CLOCK ADJUST utility has four settings Use the ARROW keys to highlight the setting you want to change MODE AM PM TIME 9 07 PM FORMAT MMM DD YYYY DATE 6 17 5 17 2013 Mode 1...

Page 26: ...g Backlight Time 1 Use or to select BACKLIGHT TIME and press NEXT CONTRAST LEVEL 10 BACKLIGHT TIME 60 2 Press EDIT to display the option s numerical scroll box 60 SEC 3 Press or to change the value up...

Page 27: ...and Admin Menu Each option is easily enabled or disabled by turning it ON or OFF To save your settings after each selection press SAVE To return to the administrative functions list without saving pre...

Page 28: ...ropriate clamp Black Clamp Bottom Jaw Black Clamp Top Jaw Red Clamp Bottom Jaw Red Clamp Top Jaw Cable Connector Pin outs NOTE Use a small wire or a paper clip if your ohmme ter probe tip is too large...

Page 29: ...and on the printer below the MODE button should be pointed directly at each other The maximum distance for reliable transmission between the ports is 17 in 45 cm To realign press the END button to can...

Page 30: ...p you edit and center your coupon use the template below to lay out your coupon information below before entering it into the Battery Diagnostic Station Line 1 Line 2 Line 3 Line 4 Line 5 Line 6 Line...

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Page 32: ...ing the unit or damage resulting from extraneous causes including owner misuse Midtronics is not liable for any incidental or consequential damages for breach of this warranty The warranty is void if...

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