Midtronics EXP-1003 HD, Instruction Manual

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Chapter 3: System Test EXP-1003 HD
The System Test evaluates the battery, starting and
charging systems. The System Test includes Battery
Test to eliminate it as the cause of starting or charging
problems.
The BACK key returns you to the Main Menu at the start of the
test and to the previous screen as you progress.
Auto/Van
1. Use the ARROW keys to highlight the System Test icon
and press NEXT to continue.
2. Use  or  to select AUTO/VAN at the VEHICLE TYPE
screen and press NEXT to continue, or press the corre-
sponding number key.
1

AUTO/VAN
2

TRUCK
3. Use

or

to select the AMP CLAMP availability and press
NEXT to continue, or press the corresponding number key.
If you select the Amp Clamp, follow the on-screen
instructions for zeroing out clamp and placing it around
the negative battery cable before proceeding.
4. Use  or  to select the POST TYPE and press NEXT to
continue, or press the corresponding number key.
1

TOP
2

SIDE
3

JUMP START POST (Car/Van Only)
5. 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
6. Use  or  to select the battery RATING UNITS (printed
on the battery label) and press NEXT to continue, or press
the corresponding number key. If the information is un-
readable, contact the battery manufacturer.
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
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
7. Press  or  to select the BATTERY RATING or use the nu-
meric keys and press NEXT to continue.
a) If CCA, 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
8. 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 begin the test.
Battery Case
(Top)
Sensor
Chapter 3: System Test