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Appendix C: Recommended Test Procedure
JDT-1
The Conductance Profiling™ technology determines battery
cranking and Reserve Capacity testing. This additional process,
can take up to 60 seconds to complete.
IMPORTANT: Always begin each test by connecting
the Tester Pod clamps to the battery being tested. The
test begins as soon as the clamps are connected.
VIN Scanning
The JDT-1 uses a camera built into the Controller handle to
scan the VIN of the vehicle being tested. This number is then
cross referenced with the original equipment manufacturer's
battery specifications stored in the tester's database and
displayed on the Controller screen.
Scanning Tips
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Camera: Located in the upper left portion on the back of
the Controller handle.
Flashlight
Camera
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Hold Steady: Hold Controller steady when scanning the
VIN barcode. This allows the user to clearly see the bar-
code and allows the camera to focus on it.
Acquire VIN
93%
Flashlight
Fill the viewfinder with the VIN and center it along the red line.
Or enter VIN using:
Back
Manual Entry
Yr/Make/Model
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Fill Viewfinder: Make sure the entire barcode is visible.
Keeping the entire VIN barcode visible while slowly mov-
ing the camera closer or further away will help capture.
•
Clean Barcode/Window: Surface dirt can interfere with
the scanning process. If necessary wipe the VIN barcode
with a cloth or your finger remove any surface dirt.
•
Lighting/Glare: The built-in flashlight will automatically
turn on In low light situations. If the flashlight, or sunlight,
is shining directly onto the VIN barcode, try pivoting the
camera up or down slightly to reduce any glare.
Appendix C: Recommended Test Procedure
