Midtronics MDX-500 SERIES Instruction Manual Download

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CHAPTER 9:

ERROR MESSAGES

Error Message

Interpretation

BATTERY POWER
TOO LOW TO
USE PRINTER.
CONNECT TO
FULLY CHARGED
BATTERY 11.50 TO
16.00V

Battery being tested has fallen
below 9 volts. Connect to a fully
charged battery to use the printer.

CONNECT TO 12V
BATTERY

Tester is not connected to the
battery.

LOW INTERNAL
AA BATTERIES.
REPLACE AA
BATTERIES SOON!

Internal AA batteries are low
and need to be replaced. See
"Maintenance & Troubleshooting"
section.

NON 12 VOLT
SYSTEM DETECTED

System being tested is not 12-volts.

PRINTER DOOR
OPEN. CLOSE
DOOR AND TRY TO
PRINT AGAIN

Door covering printer paper is not
secure.

PRINTER OUT OF
PAPER REPLACE
WITH THERMAL
PRINTER PAPER.
2.5 IN. DIA. MAX.
2.23 IN. WIDE
MAX.

Printer is out of thermal paper.
Replace with new roll. See
"Maintenance & Troubleshooting"
section.

Summary of Contents for MDX-500 SERIES

Page 1: ...INSTRUCTION MANUAL MDX 500 SERIES FOR 12 VOLT AUTOMOTIVE STARTING BATTERIES AND STARTING CHARGING SYSTEMS Battery Conductance and Electrical System Analyzer A...

Page 2: ...TS CAPABILITIES REMOVING AND INSERTING THE DATA CARD DISPLAY AND KEYPAD DATA ENTRY METHODS MENU ICONS OPTIONS BUTTONS SCROLLING LISTS ALPHANUMERIC ENTRIES MENU BATTERY TEST RESULTS NEW BATTERY TEST RE...

Page 3: ...charging or jump starting it CHAPTER 1 BEFORE YOU BEGIN PERSONAL PRECAUTIONS Batteries can produce a highly explosive mix of hydrogen gas and oxygen even when the battery is not in operation Always wo...

Page 4: ...t and debris To remove the plastic insert or a data card push briefly on its edge to release it and pull it from the slot When inserting a card push it into the slot until it locks The card is correct...

Page 5: ...t visible or highlighted item on the list To select from this type of list use the UP DOWN ARROW keys to scroll to the item or use the keypad to enter your choice and press the appropriate soft key Pr...

Page 6: ...CONNECTING TO THE BATTERY CAUTION DO NOT CONNECT THE TESTER TO A VOLTAGE SOURCE GREATER THAN 30 VDC Connect the clamps to the battery the red clamp to the positive terminal and the black clamp to the...

Page 7: ...ays your selected battery rating and the rating units 8 The temperature question is asked only if it can impact the test result Decision Interpretation GOOD BATTERY Return the battery to service GOOD...

Page 8: ...dable contact the battery manufacturer EN DIN SAE IEC JIS Decision Interpretation GOOD BATTERY Return the battery to service GOOD RECHARGE Fully charge the battery and return it to service CHARGE RETE...

Page 9: ...and the rating units 7 The temperature questions is asked only if it can impact the test result START STOP TEST RESULTS Decision Interpretation GOOD BATTERY Return the battery to service GOOD RECHARG...

Page 10: ...n to the battery If the connection is loose or heavily corroded clean or replace the cable and retest If the belts and connections are in good working condition replace the alternator Older vehicles u...

Page 11: ...ttery has been charged SURFACE CHARGE DETECTED Remove the surface charge before it begins testing Testing will resume after charge has been removed CHECK CONNECTION One or both clamps are not making p...

Page 12: ...Y Tester is not connected to the battery LOW INTERNAL AA BATTERIES REPLACE AA BATTERIES SOON Internal AA batteries are low and need to be replaced See Maintenance Troubleshooting section NON 12 VOLT S...

Page 13: ...ake sure that the clamps are connected properly red clamp to the positive terminal and the black clamp to the negative terminal Check that both sides of the clamps are making contact with the terminal...

Page 14: ...s including owner misuse Midtronics is not liable for any incidental or consequential damages for breach of this warranty The warranty is void if owner attempts to disassemble the unit or to modify th...