Midtronics MDX-300 Series Instruction Manual Download Page 8

 

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MDX-300 Series

Battery Test Results In service

Decision

Interpretation

GOOD BATTERY

Return the battery to service.

GOOD-

RECHARGE

Fully charge the battery and return it to 

service.

CHARGE  

& RETEST

Fully charge the battery and retest. 

Failure 

to fully charge the battery before retesting 

may cause inaccurate results. 

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 connection 

between the battery cables and the battery. After 

disconnecting the battery cables, retest the battery 

using the out-of-vehicle test before replacing it.

BAD CELL-

REPLACE

Replace the battery.

Battery test results New battery

OK

Battery is ready to be installed

OK, CHARGE

Battery needs to be 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 the voltage of the battery you are test-

ing the battery voltage must be greater than 9 volts. Keep the clamps 

connected and press 

ENTER

. For more information about the printer, see 

“Changing the Printer Paper” on page 16 and “Troubleshooting Printer 

Problems” on page 16. 
To quit before printing, disconnect the clamps. Remember to print out your 

test results before the next test.

IMPORTANT:

 The tester retains the results of the last test only. When you 

start a new test, the last results are overwritten. 

Starter System Test 

If you have completed an in-vehicle test, the display alternates between 

the battery test results and the message PRESS 

  FOR STARTER TEST. 

To continue, start the engine at the prompt.
The display alternates between the decision on the starter system and the 

measured voltage drop.

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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Page 21: ...167 000287A GB 06 11 Midtronics Inc All rights reserved...

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