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Chapter 5: Battery Test
Table 3 - Battery Ratings
Ratings
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
JIS
Japanese Industrial Standard:
(shown on a battery as a
combination of numbers and
letters.
72 numbers
from 26A17
to 245H52
DIN (A)
Deutsche Industrie-Norm
100 to 1000
SAE (A) European labeling of CCA
100 to 3000
IEC (A)
International Electrotechnical
Commission
100 to 1000
EN (A)
Europa-Norm
100 to 1700
MCA
Marine Cranking Amps: The
amount of current a battery can
provide at 32°F (0 ºC).
100 to 3000
7. Press an UP or DOWN ARROW key to select the BATTERY
RATING. Press ENTER.
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CCA
additional Test Requirements
For a more decisive result the analyzer may ask for additional
information or further explore the battery’s condition. The
following messages and instructions may appear before the
analyzer displays the results.
System Noise Detected
The analyzer has detected computer, ignition noise, or parasitic
drain, and will attempt to retest. Make sure all vehicle loads are
off, doors are closed, and the ignition is in the off position. 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. If so, move away and
retest.
•
If you are unable to find the source of the noise, fully
charge the battery and retest. If the message appears after
recharging, test the battery out of the vehicle.
•
Disconnect the battery cables and retest.
Unstable Battery Detected
A battery that is weak or that has just been charged may retain
enough electrical activity to be detected by the analyzer
and will adversely affect the test results. A fully charged
battery should stabilize quickly, after which the analyzer
will automatically retest. Weak batteries should be charged
and retested. If the battery is fully charged, check the clamp
connections.
Deep Scan Test
In some cases the analyzer may need to further analyze a
deeply discharged battery to determine whether the battery
should be replaced or if it has a chance to be recovered. It will
then conduct a Dynamic Scan Test of the battery for a few
seconds while displaying a battery being scanned.
Battery Test Results
After the test, the analyzer displays a battery decision with an
analysis in a series of screens. The analysis includes the battery
state-of-health and state-of-charge. See Table 3: Battery
Decisions for an explanation of the battery decisions.
Use the UP or DOWN ARROW key to scroll to each screen. To
return to the Main Menu, press the END soft key. If you are
performing a System Test, press the NEXT key to continue with
the Starter System Test.
Battery
decision
Measured
voltage
Selected
rating
Measured
rating
