
Midtronics BV. Hoofdveste 6-8 3992 DG Houten Netherlands
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Quick Reference Card
167-000xxxEN-A
JUN 2019
Ford
CPX-950
Battery & Electrical Diagnostic Analyzer
Quick Reference Card
June 2018
167-000930EN-A
Important - Before You Start
•
Before operating the analyzer, refer to Instruction Manual
•
Always follow battery manufacturer instructions and BCI (Battery
Council International) safety recommendations
Connections And Data Ports
Display Screen
Cooling Vent
Arrow Keys &
Power Button
Micro-USB Port
Temperature
Sensor
VID Barcode
Scanner
(optional)
Clamp Tabs
Main Menu
12.74V
CPX-950
12V Battery
24V System
History
Messages
Settings
i
Version
Menu Bar
12.74V
Battery Voltage
(if connected)
WiFi signal strength
Bluetooth
connectivity status
Controller internal
battery status
Main Menu Selection Area
When displayed, the Screen Arrows show which
ARROW
key on the keypad to press to display other icons, screens,
or item in a list.
Additional Screens
The dots at the bottom or side of a menu or results screen indicate
additional screens are available.
Screen 1
Screen 2
Screen 3
Press
or
Screen 1
Press
or
Screen 2
Test Preparation
Before starting the test visually inspect the battery for:
•
Cracked, buckled, or leaking case.
•
Corroded, loose, or damaged cables and connections.
•
Corrosion, dirt, or acid on the battery terminals or case top.
•
Corroded or loose battery tray and hold-down fixture.
Risk of explosive gases
Batteries generate explosive gases
during normal operation, and when
discharged or charged.
Follow all
manufacturers’ instructions and
BCI (Battery Council International)
safety recommendations.
Wash hands after handling.
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REQUIRED BY CALIFORNIA PROP. 65:
Battery posts, terminals, and related
accessories contain lead and lead
compounds, chemicals known to the
state of California to cause cancer
and birth defects or other reproduc-
tive harm.
12V Battery Test
1. Battery Test Setup
-
Edit the displayed vehicle and battery in-
formation.
Battery
location
Under
Hood
Out of
Vehicle
Under Seat
Test location
Battery
Post
Jump Start
Post
Jump Start
Post (BMS)
Predefined
rating
A list of known Ford batteries is shown plus a
manual battery entery option.
Battery Type
EFB
AGM
SLI
Battery Units
EN
SAE
DIN
JIS
EN2
IEC
Battery Rating Hold down
or
to increase scrolling speed.
VIN
Insert the last 5 number of the vehicle ID
number (VIN). This step is optional.
Rating
Description
Range
EN
European Norms. The battery is required
to meet a voltage of 7.5V after 10
seconds
100 to 3000
SAE
Society of Automotive Engineers norm.
The test specifies that the battery at
a temperature of –18°C will deliver a
current equal to the Cold Cranking Amps
for 30 seconds with the voltage staying
above 7.2 volts
100 to 3000
IEC
International Electrotechnical
Commission norm. The IEC test is
performed at -18°C
100 to 1000
DIN
Deutsche Industrie-Norm
100 to 1000
EN2
European Norms 2. Performing a
different second discharge than with EN.
100 to 3000
JIS
Japanese Industrial Standard test,
carried out at -15°C.
A list is
shown
3.
Temperature
- Hold the tester temperature sensor over
the battery being tested. Select
Capture
to lock in the live temperature
reading and begin the battery test.