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BATTERY STANDARDS

 

If  you  select  JIS,  the  analyzer  asks  for  the  JIS  part 
number.  Scroll  to  the  part  number.  To  increase  your 
scrolling  speed,  hold  the 

UP 

or 

DOWN ARROW

  key, 

or use the 

LEFT

 or 

RIGHT ARROW

 key to move up or 

down four part numbers at a time.

 

Press the 

ENTER

 soft key to continue.

6.  

Press  an 

UP

  or 

DOWN ARROW

  key  to  select  the 

BATTERY RATING.

500

EN (A)

7.  

Press 

ENTER

  to  start  test.  After  several  seconds  the 

tester  displays  the  decision  on  the  battery’s  condition 
and the measured voltage. The tester also displays your 
selected battery rating and the rating units.

8.  

The temperature question is asked only if it can impact 
the test result. 

CHAPTER 5: 

NEW BATTERY TEST

The  tester  guides  you  through  the  steps  of  selecting  your 
battery test parameters and interpreting the results. Before 
you start the test, review the instructions in Chapter 3: Test 
Preparation.

1. 

In the Main Menu select the 

PERFORM TEST

.

Press the 

ENTER

 soft key to continue.

2. 

Select 

NEW BATTERY TEST.

 

  

BATTERY TEST

 

 

NEW BATTERY TEST

 

 

START-STOP TEST

Press the 

ENTER

 soft key to continue.

3. 

Select the 

BATTERY LOCATION

  

IN VEHICLE

 

 

OUT OF VEHICLE

Press the 

ENTER

 soft key to continue.

4. 

Select the 

BATTERY TYPE.

  REGULAR 

FLOODED

 

 

AGM FLAT PLATE

  AGM 

SPIRAL

  GEL

Press the 

ENTER

 soft key to continue.

5. 

Select the battery’s capacity rating standard. The stan-
dard, and the rating units required are printed on the bat-
tery label. If the information is unreadable, 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 & 
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 and retest.

CYCLING 
REQUIRED

Battery needs to be cycled for optimal 
performance.

REST & 
RETEST

Battery could have a surface charge,  
because it has recently been charged.

Press the 

ENTER

  button  to  proceed,    with  the  starter  test, 

BACK/PRINT

 to print the test results or 

MENU

 to return to 

the Options Menu.

NOTE

: For an in-vehicle test, the display alternates between the 

test results and the message “PRESS ENTER FOR STARTER TEST”.

See “Maintenence & Troubleshooting” in this manual for more 
information about the printer.

IMPORTANT

: The tester retains the results of the last test only. 

When you start a new test, the last results are overwritten. 

NEW BATTERY TEST RESULTS

Rating 

System

Description

Range

JIS

Japanese Industrial Standard: 
(shown on a battery as a 
combination of numbers and 
letters.

from 26A17 
to 245H52

EN (A)

European Norm

100 to 1200

DIN (A)

Deutsche Industrie-Norm

100 to 750

SAE (A)

European labeling of CCA

100 to 1200

IEC (A)

International Electrotechnical 
Commission

100 to 750

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...

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