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EXP-803

Chapter 3: Battery Test

  The Battery Test analyzes a battery not connected to 

a vehicle. The tester guides you through the steps of 

selecting your battery test parameters and interpret-

ing the results. Before you start the test, review the 

instructions in “Test Preparation” section in the previ-

ous chapter.

  IMPORTANT: When you start a new test, the last test 

results in memory are overwritten. Remember to re-

cord or print the results if you need to retain them.

If you use the ARROW keys to select option buttons, press 

NEXT to continue to the next step. 
1.  In the Main Menu select the Battery Test icon.
2.  Use 

 or 

 to select the location of the battery and press 

NEXT to continue.  This option is skipped when perform-

ing a System Test.

  OUT OF VEHICLE

  IN VEHICLE (connected to vehicle)

Press NEXT to continue.

3.  Use 

 or 

 to select the POST TYPE and press NEXT to 

continue.

  TOP POST

  SIDE POST

  JUMP START POST (System Test only)

Press NEXT to continue.

4.  Use 

 or 

 to select the APPLICATION and press NEXT 

to continue.

  AUTOMOTIVE (

default)

2

 

 

MARINE BATTERY

  MOTORCYCLE

  TRUCK/GROUP 31

  COMMERCIAL_4D/8D

  LAWN & GARDEN

Press NEXT to continue.

If you select MOTORCYCLE as the battery type, the 

analyzer asks for the battery part number. Scroll to the 

part number (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 BATTERY TYPE and press NEXT 

to continue.

  REGULAR FLOODED

  AGM

  AGM SPIRAL

  GEL

Press NEXT to continue.

6.  Use 

 or 

 to select the battery RATING UNITS and press 

NEXT to continue. The rating units and rating informa-

tion required in the next step are printed on the battery 

label. If the information is unreadable, contact the battery 

manufacturer.

  CCA

  CA

  JIS

  MCA

  DIN

  SAE

  IEC

  EN

Press NEXT to continue.

Chapter 3: Battery Test

Summary of Contents for EXP-802

Page 1: ...For testing 6 and 12 volt automotive batteries and 12 and 24 volt charging systems INSTRUCTION MANUAL EXP 803 Battery Electrical Diagnostic Analyzer March 2013 167 000495EN A...

Page 2: ...blank page behind cover...

Page 3: ...ages 12 System Noise Detected 12 Unstable Battery Detected 12 Deep Scan Test 12 Voltage Out of Range 12 Battery Test Results 12 State of Health SOH 13 Chapter 4 System Test 14 Battery Test 14 Starter...

Page 4: ...Power Indicator 25 Replacing the Internal Batteries 25 Clamps 25 Cleaning the Clamps 25 Handling the Test Cables 26 Troubleshooting 26 Problems with the Display 26 The display does not turn on 26 The...

Page 5: ...start servicing the battery Use caution when working with metallic tools to prevent sparks or short circuits Never lean over a battery when testing charging or jump starting Risk of explosive gases Ne...

Page 6: ...yzer align the arrow on the cableconnectorwiththe arrows on the analyzer s housing Hold the part of the cable connector as shown and firmly insert the connector into analyzer s six pin receptacle Do n...

Page 7: ...ows you whether the screen is the top or only screen middle or last in a series Top screen Middle screen Last screen Scroll Box Arrow keys Press the key to move up to the next selectable item or row W...

Page 8: ...ccession without re entering battery information each time Utility to view and print test results a test counter a data transfer utility and information on the analyzer software version and serial num...

Page 9: ...bles you to set the language for the display and printed test results You can disable this option in the Admin Menu 1 Use or to select which language should be used on the tester screen 1 ENGLISH 2 ES...

Page 10: ...When testing side post or Group 31 batteries always use lead terminal adapters provided with the tester do not test at the battery s steel bolts To avoid damage never use a wrench to tighten the adapt...

Page 11: ...hicle Press NEXT to continue 3 Use or to select the POST TYPE and press NEXT to continue 1 TOP POST 2 SIDE POST 3 JUMP START POST System Test only Press NEXT to continue 4 Use or to select the APPLICA...

Page 12: ...n The analyzer will automatically retest when it no longer detects system noise If the message reappears You may be testing too close to a noise source such as a charger or other high current device I...

Page 13: ...BATTERY Return the battery to service GOOD RECHARGE Fully charge the battery and return it to service CHARGE REQUIRED Fully charge the battery using a Midtronics Diagnostic Charger and retest Failure...

Page 14: ...System Decisions Decision Action CRANKING NORMAL The starter voltage is normal and the battery is fully charged LOW VOLTAGE The starter voltage is low and the battery is fully charged CHARGE BATTERY T...

Page 15: ...DC voltage range Bar graph showing DC voltage within normal range with loads on and off Graph of diode waveform Peak to peak AC voltage Charging System Decisions Decision Action NO PROBLEMS The system...

Page 16: ...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 b...

Page 17: ...e selected battery Select option 2 to print the results of all the bat teries listed by the date and order in which they were test ed Select PRINT 1 INVENTORY BATTERY 2 INVENTORY SUMMARY Totals The TO...

Page 18: ...the tester boots up and when you print test results ADMIN OPTIONS 1 USER ID User login screen enabled ON 2 UNREG USER Unregistered user accessibility enabled ON 3 PRINTER HEADER Prints address header...

Page 19: ...nes of your shop information Users The USERS utility allows you to create and edit a USER ID with 1 to 7 alphanumeric characters and link it to a test counter It also allows you to delete a USER ID an...

Page 20: ...me Backlight time is from 0 to 30 seconds To change it 1 Use or to select BACKLIGHT TIME CONTRAST LEVEL 10 BACKLIGHT TIME 60 2 Press ADJUST to display the option s numerical scroll box 15 SEC 3 Press...

Page 21: ...ackets that define the data NOTE To avoid corrupting the file copy rather than move the file to your PC The default setting for the utility is OFF 1 To change the setting use or to make your selection...

Page 22: ...ill not clear the lifetime test total avail able in the VERSION information screen Reset Defaults This function allows you to reset Administrative options to their original settings It will clear all...

Page 23: ...diameter Replacement rolls are available at most office supply stores NOTE Due to production variances some paper roll diameters may be too large Please remove paper from roll to recommended 17 8 inc...

Page 24: ...ile These data fields will be displayed as the header row in your spreadsheet application STORE ID Entered by user TIME Time of test DATE Date of test LOCATION Tested in vehicle or out of vehicle MEAS...

Page 25: ...b 3 Lift the door at the tab and place it aside 4 Remove the discharged batteries 5 Insert new batteries as shown Make sure the positive and negative terminals are positioned correctly 6 Reposition th...

Page 26: ...ve been abused are not covered under the Midtronics warranty If an inspection or a change in test results indicate that the test cables need to be replaced please call Midtronics Customer Service at 1...

Page 27: ...efore entering it into the Battery Diagnostic Station Header Template Line 1 Line 2 Line 3 Line 4 Line 5 Line 6 Line 7 Line 8 Line 9 Line 10 Line 11 Line 12 Coupon Template To help you edit and center...

Page 28: ...or to modify the cable assembly SERVICE To obtain service contact Midtronics at 1 630 323 2800 Have your model and serial numbers ready This first step is critical as we will trouble shoot the proble...

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