Midtronics EXP-1003 HD, Instruction Manual

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Chapter 2: Battery Test EXP-1003 HD
The Battery Test function tests one battery in or out of
the vehicle and guide you through selecting battery
the test parameters and interpreting the results.
Use the BACK key to return to the Main Menu at the start of the
test or to the previous screen as you progress.
1. In the Main Menu, select the Battery Test icon.
2. Use
 or  to select the POST TYPE and press NEXT to
continue or press the corresponding number key.
1

TOP
2

SIDE
3. Use

or

to select the BATTERY TYPE and press NEXT to
continue or press the corresponding number key.
1

GROUP 31 (BCI heavy-duty battery size)
2

4D, 8D (heavy-duty commercial batteries)
3

AUTOMOTIVE (car, van, light truck, etc.)
4. Use  or  to select the BATTERY CHEMISTRY and press
NEXT to continue or press the corresponding number key.
1

FLOODED
2

AGM-SPIRAL
3

AGM
4

GEL
5. Use

or

to select the battery RATING UNITS, which is
usually printed on the battery label, and press NEXT to
continue or press the corresponding number key. If the
information is unreadable, contact the battery manufac-
turer.
1

CCA
2

CA
3

MCA
4

JIS
5

DIN
6

SAE
7

IEC
8

EN
Rating Description Range
CCA Cold Cranking Amps (specified
by SAE): The amount of current a
battery can provide at 0 ºF (–17.8 ºC).
100 to
3000
CA Cranking Amps: The amount of
current a battery can provide at
32°F (0 ºC).
100 to
3000
Rating Description Range
MCA
Marine Cranking Amps: The
amount of current a battery can
provide at 32°F (0 ºC).
100 to
3000
JIS Japanese Industrial Standard:
(shown on a battery as a
combination of numbers and letters.
26A17 to
245H52
(72 numbers)
DIN Deutsche Industrie-Norm 100 to
1000
SAE European labeling of CCA 100 to
3000
IEC International Electrotechnical
Commission
100 to
1000
EN Europa-Norm 100 to
1700
6. Press  or  to select the BATTERY RATING or use the nu-
meric keys and press NEXT to continue.
a) If CCA, use the keypad or scroll to the rating and
press SELECT. The entry range is 100 to 3000, except
for DIN and IEC, which have a range of 100 to 1000.
500 CCA
b) If JIS, scroll to the JIS number.
26A17
26A19
26B17
28A19
7. If prompted, measure the ambient battery temperature
by aim the IR temperature sensor on the top of the tester
at the battery case. Once the temperature stabilizes, press
NEXT to continue the test.
Battery Case
(Top)
Sensor
Additional Test Requirements
The tester may display the following information if it
determines the need for a more decisive result.
System Noise Detected
The analyzer has detected computer, ignition noise, or
parasitic drain, and will attempt to retest. Make sure all vehicle
Chapter 2: Battery Test