Midtronics MDX-300 Series Instruction Manual Download Page 21

167-000287A-GB  06/11 

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Summary of Contents for MDX-300 Series

Page 1: ...For 12 volt automotive starting batteries and starting charging systems INSTRUCTION MANUAL MDX 300 Series...

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Page 3: ...arter System Test 8 Starter System Test Results 9 Charging System Test 9 Charging System Test Results 9 Test Messages 11 Options Menu 13 Print Results 13 View Results 13 Perform Test 13 Voltmeter 14 S...

Page 4: ...o provide customers with a copy of the results Additional features include the ability to test batteries rated from 100 to 900 CCA detect bad cells protect against reverse polarity test discharged bat...

Page 5: ...your printed test results 4 Briefly press and hold the MENU button to display these options PRINT RESULTS VIEW RESULTS PERFORM TEST VOLTMETER SET ADDRESS LANGUAGE Use the ARROW buttons to scroll up o...

Page 6: ...at least 1 minute to recover before testing Connecting the Tester Connect the red clamp to the positive terminal and the black clamp to the negative terminal For a proper connection rock the clamps b...

Page 7: ...ll to and select REGULAR lead acid AGM or GEL 3 STANDARD Scroll to and select the battery s rating system The available rating systems and their ranges are Standard Description Range EN Europa Norm 10...

Page 8: ...e charged before installation If you have completed an out of vehicle test the display alternates be tween the battery test results and the message PRESS FOR TO PRINT Because the printer is powered by...

Page 9: ...and the message PRESS FOR CHARGING TEST With the engine running press ENTER to continue IMPORTANT Before starting the test inspect the alternator drive belt A belt that is glazed or worn or lacks the...

Page 10: ...ge the battery Check the belts to ensure the alternator is rotat ing with the engine running Replace broken or slipping belts and retest Check the connections from the alternator to the battery If the...

Page 11: ...continued Decision Interpretation CHARGING VOLTAGE HIGH continued The regulator controls voltage output based on the battery voltage under hood temperature and vehicle loads used In other words it co...

Page 12: ...or negative to positive SURFACE CHARGE DETECTED The battery will hold a surface charge if the engine has been running or after the battery has been charged The tester may prompt you to remove the surf...

Page 13: ...clamps back and forth If there message reappears clean the terminals and reconnect the clamps Options Menu To select the following options press and hold the MENU button Use the UP or DOWN ARROW butto...

Page 14: ...on use a pencil to write the informa tion in the template below before entering it into the tester Header Template Line 1 Line 2 Line 3 Line 4 Line 5 Line 6 To create a header 1 Select SET ADDRESS fro...

Page 15: ...ressing forward on the red lever Remove the spent roll 2 Place a new roll of paper in the compartment and pull the paper for ward so that it extends past the serrated edge of the paper slot 3 Close th...

Page 16: ...at least 9 volts Connect to a vehicle battery with enough volt age to enable printing Make sure that the clamps are connected prop erly red clamp to the positive terminal and the black clamp to the n...

Page 17: ...attery is not functioning NOTE The tester retains setup information while you change the 9 volt battery 1 Turn the tester face down 2 Remove the screw securing the battery compartment cover using a sm...

Page 18: ...750 DIN 100 1250 EN 100 750 IEC Built in Printer Powered by battery under test Voltage Range Tests 12 volt batteries down to 1 volt Cable Length 533 4 mm Power Requirements Uses power of battery unde...

Page 19: ...idtronics will at our option repair the unit or replace the unit with a remanufactured tester This limited warranty applies only to the Midtronics battery tester and does not cover any other equipment...

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