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Midtronics GR1 240 Instruction Manual Download Page 10

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Visually inspect the battery before charging. If there are any signs of a leaking or cracked case, discard the
battery.
Do not attempt to charge a battery that is in this condition.

FRONT PANEL

Under the display, there are 5 push buttons and an ON/OFF switch.

BACK PANEL

The back panel contains the positive and negative charging cables, the AC power cord, and a 9-pin connector.
The 9-pin connector is used to connect the serial printer to.

Note:

The 9-pin connector is also used for Service related items but only by authorized factory and service

technicians. Improper use of this connector will result in damage to the GR-1.

The handle, which attaches to the back panel, includes a clamp-holder bar. When used consistently, this feature
adds safety, convenience and longer operating life to the clamps, cables, and GR-1.

OPERATION

The

UP/DOWN

buttons are used for

scrolling through selections on the display
and to increase/decrease displayed values.

The

ENTER

button is used to accept

the displayed selection and to continue to
the next step.

The

INFO

button is used to enter the options menu,

which accesses the Languages, BMC Code,
Last Test Data and Print feature.

The

STOP

button is used to abort any

charging cycle. During menu selections, it
can be used to go back to the previous step.

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Summary of Contents for GR1 240

Page 1: ...MODEL GR1 240 BATTERY MANAGEMENT CENTER INSTRUCTION MANUAL ...

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Page 3: ...2 8 Enter Charging Time Manual charge only 12 GR 1 Functions 13 1 Diagnostic Fast Charge 12 V 13 Diagnostic Charging 13 Fast Charging a battery 13 Top Off mode 14 Diagnostic Acceptance charge 14 2 Manual charge 12 and 24 V 14 Timed charging between 5 and 120 minutes 14 Continuous charging 15 3 Jump Start Vehicle 15 OPTIONS 16 1 View BMC Code 16 2 View last test data 16 3 Print last test data 16 4 ...

Page 4: ...EYES EXPLOSIVE GASES CAN CAUSE BLINDNESS OR INJURY NO SPARKS NO FLAMES SULFURIC ACID CAN CAUSE BLINDNESS OR SEVERE BURNS DANGER POISON Always use the following precautions when working with batteries PRECAUTIONS ...

Page 5: ...result in a risk of fire electric shock or injury to persons 6 To reduce risk of damage to electric plug and cord pull by plug rather than cord when disconnecting GR 1 7 Position AC and DC leads to avoid tripping over them and to prevent damage by hood doors or moving engine parts protect from heat oil and sharp edges 8 Do not operate GR 1 if it has received a sharp blow been dropped or otherwise ...

Page 6: ...ve grounded terminal from battery first Make sure all accessories in the vehicle are off so as not to cause an arc 2 Use stud adapters on side post and or Truck batteries that are not in the vehicle 3 Be sure area around battery is well ventilated while battery is being charged Using a piece of cardboard or other nonmetallic material as a fan can forcefully blow gas away 4 Clean battery terminals ...

Page 7: ...hift an automatic transmission to P 2 Locate GR 1 as far away from battery as GR 1 cords permit and position AC and DC cords to avoid stepping on or tripping over them and to prevent damage by hood doors or moving engine parts 3 Stay clear of fan blades belts pulleys and any other parts that can cause physical injury 4 Turn OFF all vehicle loads including door lights and correct any defects in car...

Page 8: ...hicle loads are OFF to prevent a possible arc FOLLOW THESE STEPS WHEN BATTERY IS OUTSIDE VEHICLE A SPARK NEAR BATTERY MAY CAUSE AN EXPLOSION TO REDUCE RISK 1 Check polarity of battery posts POSITIVE post usually has larger diameter than NEGATIVE post 2 Connect POSITIVE RED GR 1 clamp to POSITIVE post of battery Connect NEGATIVE BLACK GR 1 clamp to NEGATIVE post of battery ...

Page 9: ...ed in series OUTPUT RATINGS DC Voltage Amps Type of charge Charge time 12 V 10 A Slow charge Continuous 12 V 30 A Medium charge Continuous 12 V 60 A Fast charge Continuous 12 V 80 A Boost charge 1 minute max on 3 minutes max off 12 V 250 A Engine start 5 seconds max on 3 minutes min off 24 V 30 A Medium charge Continuous INPUT RATINGS 230 V AC 6A 9A 23A 50Hz SPECIFICATIONS ...

Page 10: ...service technicians Improper use of this connector will result in damage to the GR 1 The handle which attaches to the back panel includes a clamp holder bar When used consistently this feature adds safety convenience and longer operating life to the clamps cables and GR 1 OPERATION The UP DOWN buttons are used for scrolling through selections on the display and to increase decrease displayed value...

Page 11: ...e the power switch to the O position and return to GR 1 Operating Steps 1 3 SELECT GR 1 MODES Use the UP DOWN buttons to select the mode Diagnostic Fast Charge Manual Charge or Jump Start Vehicle Press the ENTER button to continue DIAGNOSTIC FAST CHARGE 12 V If Diagnostic Fast Charge is selected use the UP DOWN buttons to select the location of the battery In Vehicle or Out of Vehicle Press the EN...

Page 12: ...e was Diagnostic Fast Charge the charging cycle will begin If the selected Mode was Manual Charge go to GR 1 Operating Steps 8 See also GR 1 Functions 1 8 ENTER CHARGING TIME Manual Charge Only If the selected Mode was Manual Charge use the UP DOWN buttons to select the desired charging time from 5 minutes up to Continuous Charge Press the ENTER button to begin the timed charge Using the UP button...

Page 13: ...e tone FAST CHARGING A BATTERY The GR 1 controls the charging voltage and charging current based on its analysis of the diagnostic testing data diagnostic charging data and the battery information that was selected by the user It continuously monitors the battery and analyzes the charging progress during the entire timed automatic charging session In some cases the GR 1 may find a battery to be de...

Page 14: ...harging current then what normally is used The Diagnostic Acceptance Charge mode will switch the charging current at fixed time intervals in an effort to fully charge the battery When the GR 1 detects that the battery picks up charging current it can switch over to the Diagnostic Fast Charge mode again CHARGE COMPLETION When Diagnostic Acceptance Charge is complete the GR 1 will alert the user wit...

Page 15: ...R 1 will measure and record the final parameters of the battery Details can be found on the print out When the measurement is complete the GR 1 will sound an audible alarm and display the following information battery voltage available starting current in CCA charging mode and the final amount of charge put back into the battery shown in Ah The audible alarm will sound every 30 seconds until the u...

Page 16: ...R button to display the results for the most recently completed charge session The GR 1 saves the following final test data battery voltage available starting current in CCA total charging time battery condition and the final amount of charge put back into the battery shown in Ah Press the INFO button to return to the Options menu 3 PRINT LAST TEST DATA Press the INFO button Use the UP DOWN button...

Page 17: ...S number 4 The Internal Memory Error message means that an internal error has occurred in the GR 1 and it should be sent back for service OPERATION 1 The ON OFF switch is toggled to the on position but the GR 1 does not power up a Make sure the AC power cord is completely inserted into the AC outlet b Make sure the AC outlet is live check fuse or circuit breaker c Check the AC power cord for damag...

Page 18: ...OPERATING 1 Locate the handle and hardware provided 2 Position the handle so that the angle faces away from the back of the GR 1 and so that all mounting holes line up Refer to the drawing 3 Use all 4 screws to attach the handle to the back of the GR 1 GR 1 ASSEMBLY NOTES ...

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Page 20: ... 0 08 European patent 0 548 266 Japanese patent 3006800 and other U S and Foreign patents issued and pending This product may utilize technology exclusively licensed to Midtronics Inc by Johnson Controls Inc and or Motorola Inc www midtronics com Toll free in North America 800 776 1995 P N 168 591B GB Europe03 05 2005 Midtronics Inc All rights reserved Midtronics Canada Inc 54 Ferris Drive P O Box...

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