Midtronics Inc. 7000 Monroe Street Willowbrook, IL 60527
www.midtronics.com
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EXP-803
Chapter 10: Maintenance / Troubleshooting
Handling the Test Cables
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Always connect and disconnect the clamps to the battery
by opening and closing the clamps. Never pull on the test
cables to remove the battery clamps. Pulling can damage
the Y-junction, the cables, and the clamps to the extent
that the analyzer may produce lower-than-expected con-
ductance readings or fail completely.
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Never carry the analyzer by the cables. Carrying the ana-
lyzer or swinging it by the cables puts unnecessary strain
on the cables and can result in premature failure. Handle
the analyzer with care to get the maximum use from the
product.
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Never wrap the cables around the analyzer; this puts un-
necessary strain on the test cables.
Test cables they have a certain life expectancy and will wear
out eventually. To ensure the best performance and longest
life of the test cables, attach and remove them with care, and
carry the analyzer and cables together.
IMPORTANT: Test cables that have 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 1-630-323-2800.
Troubleshooting
In addition to the troubleshooting suggestions in this chapter,
the tester Help Menu provides tips on troubleshooting
problems with the printer, the cables, and loss of power. It also
includes Midtronics Customer Service phone numbers.
Problems with the Display
The display does not turn on:
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Check the connection to the battery.
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The analyzer’s internal batteries may need to be replaced.
The display flickers or is dim:
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The contrast may need to be adjusted in the Admin menu.
Highlight the Display icon and press ENTER. Use
or
to scroll the contrast value to 10.
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The analyzer’s internal batteries may need to be replaced.
Problems with the Internal Printer
The internal printer will not print:
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The analyzer must be connected to the vehicle battery to
print to the internal printer. Check the clamp connections
to the battery.
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The vehicle battery may be too low to power the printer.
Connect to a battery with at least 11.5 volts.
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Verify that the paper is properly installed.
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Verify that the paper sensor is clean and undamaged.
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