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Chapter 9: DMM (Digital Multimeter)

Table 5: EXP Multimeter Specifications

The accuracy specification is defined as

 ± (n% r [count 

resolution]) 

at 77 °F.

Vdc

Range

Resolution

Accuracy

Overload Protection

0–60 V

0.01 V

0.05% + 2

120 Vrms

Accuracies are specified from 2% to 100% of range.

Vac

Range

Resolution

Accuracy

Overload Protection

0–24 Vac rms

0.01 Vac

0.1% + 

120 Vrms

Accuracies are specified from 2% to 100% of range.

Adc

Range

Resolution

Accuracy

Overload Protection

0–70 A

0.01 A

± % of reading ± 1A

1000 Arms

0–700 A

0.1 A

± % of reading ± 1A

1000 Arms

Accuracies are specified from 2% to 100% of range.

Aac

Range

Resolution

Accuracy

Overload Protection

0–70 A

0.01 A

± % of reading ± 1A

1000 Arms

0–700 A

0.1A

± % of reading ± 1A

1000 Arms

Accuracies are specified from 2% to 100% of range.

Ohm

Range

Resolution

Accuracy

Overload Protection

10Ω–2 MΩ

1 Ω

2.0% + 4

120 Vrms

Continuity

Range

Resolution

Accuracy

Overload Protection

< 10 Ω

1 Ω

2.0% + 4

120 Vrms

Diode

Range

Resolution

Accuracy

Overload Protection

0–1.5 V

0.01 V

0.05% + 2

120 Vrms

Temperature

Range

Resolution

Accuracy

Overload Protection

-20–200 °F

1 °F

1.0% + 5

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Summary of Contents for intellect EXP-1000

Page 1: ...Expandable Electrical Diagnostic Platform For testing 6 and 12 volt automotive batteries and 12 and 24 volt charging systems INSTRUCTION ManuAl Battery Management Innovation...

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Page 3: ...10 Display and Keypad 11 Data Entry Methods 12 Menu icons 12 Option Buttons 12 Scrolling Lists 12 Alphanumeric Entry 12 Menu Maps 13 Main Menu 13 DMM Menu 14 Info Menu 15 Print View Menu 15 Utilities...

Page 4: ...ged Battery Test 23 Test Routine 23 Chapter 6 System Test 25 Battery Test 25 Starter Test 25 Starter System Test Results 26 Alternator Test 27 Alternator Test Results 28 Chapter 7 Cable Drop Test 31 B...

Page 5: ...optional amp clamp 39 AC AMP requires the optional amp clamp 39 Temp 40 Ohm Meter 40 Diode 40 Volts Amp requires the optional amp clamp 41 Chapter 10 Utilities 43 Clock 43 Shop 44 Display 45 Coupon 46...

Page 6: ...r 13 Troubleshooting 50 The Display Does Not Turn On 50 The STATUS LED Flashes Midtronics Printer 50 Data Will Not Print 50 Chapter 14 EXP Internal Batteries 52 Battery Power Indicator 52 Replacing th...

Page 7: ...battery acid gets on your skin or clothing wash immediately with water and baking soda Always wear proper safety glasses or face shield when working with or around batteries Keep hair hands and cloth...

Page 8: ...rted to any important information like product updates and special offers To register log on at www midtronics com warranty html and have your serial number ready The number is at the bottom of the la...

Page 9: ...ration you choose the carrying case will hold all accessories with room for future options so you can add to your EXP at any time Figure 2 Model EXP 1000 AMP KIT Printer batteries Printer paper Cable...

Page 10: ...DB 9 connector for future expandability Accessories port SD card slot for future upgrades There are two IR data ports on the top of the EXP Figure 3 An IR data transmitter which transmits test results...

Page 11: ...t or into which you enter infor mation The area also displays instructions and warnings The Directional Arrows on the display show you which Arrow Keys to press to move to other icons or screens The U...

Page 12: ...into the button next to the item you want You can also use the alphanumeric keypad to enter the number preceding the option button To confirm your selection press the appropriate soft key Scrolling L...

Page 13: ...NU Screen 3 Tests a battery using the battery information you select in a series of screens Tests a battery and the starting and charging systems Tests both sides of a circuit simultaneously for volta...

Page 14: ...age trace with time and frequency measure ments Tests the strength of the direct current flow through a circuit Tests the strength of the alternating current flow through a circuit Sensor that display...

Page 15: ...e version total tests from first use and the serial number REPORTS to Main Menu an icon Displays the last Battery and System Test results Sends the results to an optional IR printer REPORTS to Main Me...

Page 16: ...the bottom of printed test results Enables you to select degrees C or F for tem perature measurements Sets the language of the display and printouts an icon Utilities Menu The Utilities Menu lets you...

Page 17: ...attery CAUTION When testing side post or group 31 batteries always test using lead terminal adapters provided with the EXP do not test at the battery s steel bolts To avoid damage never use a wrench t...

Page 18: ...are using an accessory cable plug it as you would a phone jack into the accessories port on top of the EXP It locks automatically into the port To remove it after testing press the lever and pull the...

Page 19: ...st and to the previous screen as you progress 2 Select the POST TYPE The REMOTE option appears for the IN VEHICLE test 1 TOP 2 SIDE 3 REMOTE Press the NEXT soft key to continue 3 Select the BATTERY TY...

Page 20: ...efore the analyzer displays the results of your test Temperature Compensation Surface Noise Unstable Battery The battery will hold a surface charge if the engine has been running or after the battery...

Page 21: ...Test In some cases the EXP may need to further analyze the battery to determine whether the battery should be replaced or it has a significant chance to be recovered It will then conduct a Deep Scan T...

Page 22: ...se readings If CHARGE RETEST appears again after you fully charge the battery replace the battery REPLACE BATTERY Replace the battery and retest A REPLACE BATTERY result may also mean a poor connectio...

Page 23: ...NEXT soft key to continue 2 Select charge current rate of the battery charger you will use for this test 15 10 60 Press the NEXT soft key to continue 3 Disconnect the analyzer s clamps from the batte...

Page 24: ...and seconds CAUTION Do not leave the battery unattended while the charger is in operation 11 When the test is finished the EXP will ask you to turn off the charger and disconnect the charger and anal...

Page 25: ...hapter 4 for the Battery Test procedure If the EXP determines that the battery needs assistance to start the vehicle it will prompt you to begin the Jump Start routine described in Chapter 8 Starter T...

Page 26: ...result was REPLACE or BAD CELL The battery must be replaced before testing the starter LOW CRANKING AMPS The starter voltage is high but the cranking amps are low NO START The engine didn t start and...

Page 27: ...G ALTERNATOR AT IDLE LOADS OFF The analyzer will next test the engine at idle for comparison to other readings and then test the diode ripple Excessive ripple usually means one or more diodes have fai...

Page 28: ...ss the NEXT soft key to display the results Alternator Test Results Figure 16 NO PROBLEMS Alternator Result Alternator decision Loads off DC voltage at rev Loads off current at rev if amp clamp is use...

Page 29: ...test HIGH OUTPUT The voltage output from the alternator to the battery exceeds the normal limits of a functioning regulator Checktoensuretherearenolooseconnectionsandthatthegroundconnection is normal...

Page 30: ...the alternator mounting is sturdy and that the belts are in good shape and functioning properly If the mounting and belts are good replace the alternator OPEN PHASE The EXP has detected an open phase...

Page 31: ...any circuit as well as the total voltage drop The amperage range for each of the four tests is 0 to 1000 A When you change the setting from the factory defaults the EXP will store your setting in memo...

Page 32: ...o continue 3 Connect the main clamps battery test leads to the battery and ground positive clamp to the battery s positive post negative clamp to the vehicle chassis 4 Connect the DMM cable to the bat...

Page 33: ...onnect the negative clamp to the starter s housing 4 Connect the positive DMM clamp to the battery s positive post Connect the negative clamp to the battery s negative post For the next few seconds th...

Page 34: ...ct the negative clamp to the alternator s housing 4 Connect the positive DMM clamp to the battery s positive post Connect the negative clamp to the battery s negative post For the next few seconds the...

Page 35: ...he negative clamp to the component s negative terminal 4 Connect the positive DMM clamp to the battery s positive post Connect the negative clamp to the battery s negative post For the next few second...

Page 36: ...sts red lead to the positive terminal black lead to the negative terminal 4 Reconnect the analyzer s clamps to the battery posts Rock them back and forth so they make good contact 5 Turn on the booste...

Page 37: ...to display its METERS menu The tools in this menu are available in a series of three screens A measurement that is out of the limit displays as OL Refer to the manufacturer specifications for the corr...

Page 38: ...eeding You ll need the them after you press the SELECT soft key to continue Press 1 on the keypad to autoscale the scope Press 3 on the keypad for the time display Press 4 on the keypad for the FFT fr...

Page 39: ...y the measurement 7 To return to the METERS menu press the END soft key AC AMP requires the optional amp clamp The DC ammeter measures the magnitude and flow of the AC current through a circuit during...

Page 40: ...er to avoid damaging the analyzer 1 Connect the DMM test lead to the EXP s accessories port 2 Select the meter s icon 3 Connect the clamps or probes in the correct polarity red clamp or probe to posit...

Page 41: ...2 700 AMP MAX Press the NEXT soft key to continue 4 The meter will zero itself and display the amperage and voltage measurements 5 Place the clamp s jaws around the negative cable 6 Connect the batte...

Page 42: ...acy Overload Protection 0 70 A 0 01 A 3 of reading 1A 1000 Arms 0 700 A 0 1 A 3 of reading 1A 1000 Arms Accuracies are specified from 2 to 100 of range Aac Range Resolution Accuracy Overload Protectio...

Page 43: ...Each utility described in this section is listed in order by its icon title Clock The CLOCK ADJUST utility has four settings Use the UP DOWN ARROW keys to highlight the setting you want to change MOD...

Page 44: ...to highlight the hour minutes or AM or PM To rapidly scroll hold down an ARROW key 6 17 2005 2 Press the SAVE soft key to save your setting or the BACK soft key to return to the CLOCK ADJUST screen w...

Page 45: ...t key to save your setting or the BACK soft key to return to the SHOP INFO screen without saving the changes Display The LCD OPTIONS utility enables you to adjust the contrast of the text on the displ...

Page 46: ...coupon you ve created in the EDIT COUPON utility 1 Use the UP DOWN ARROWS or press the corresponding numerical key to move the dot to the option button of your choice 1 NO USER COUPON PRINTED 2 USER C...

Page 47: ...the display and printouts To set your preference 1 Use the UP DOWN ARROWS or press the corresponding numerical key to move the dot to the option button of your choice 1 ENGLISH 2 ESPA OL 3 FRAN AIS 2...

Page 48: ...LEFT and RIGHT ARROW keys simultaneously to clear the total and reset the starting date Transfer The TRANSFER utility lets you transfer test data to a PC using an optional IR receiver software package...

Page 49: ...the Battery and System Tests To print the results align the analyzer s IR transmitter with the printer s receiver and select the PRINT soft key To return to the Main Menu press the END key View Cable...

Page 50: ...t by the number of sequential flashes Table 6 Printer STATUS LED Sequence Condition Solution No paper Insert new paper Thermal head too hot Allow head to cool Batteries weak Recharge printer batteries...

Page 51: ...or are partially missing recharge the battery and reprint If you are unable to print after ensuring the analyzer is functioning the printer is on the batteries are good and the IR transmitter and rec...

Page 52: ...will display a warning message when the batteries need replacing Full Powered by test battery Decreasing Low Figure 7 Power Level Indicator for EXP AA Batteries Replacing the EXP Batteries 1 Turn the...

Page 53: ...cover any other equipment static damage water damage overvoltage damage dropping the unit or damage resulting from extraneous causes including owner misuse Midtronics is not liable for any incidental...

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