Midtronics MDX-650P SOH, Instruction Manual

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MDX-650P SOH
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Battery & System Test
When you first connect the tester to the battery, it functions as a voltmeter
until you press to start the test. This function can be turned off through the
Options Menu.
After you press , scroll to each parameter using
p or q and press to select.
If any messages appear during the test, see the section “Test Messages”.
1. BAT. LOCATION: Scroll to and select IN VEHICLE or OUT OF VEHICLE for a
battery not connected to a vehicle. Following an IN VEHICLE test you will be
prompted to test the starting and charging systems.
IMPORTANT: The performance of the starting and charging systems
depends on the battery’s condition. It is important that the battery is
good and fully charged before any further system testing.
2. POST TYPE: (In-Vehicle only) Scroll to TOP POST, SIDE POST or JUMP START
POST where applicable.
3. APPLICATION: Scroll to and select AUTOMOTIVE, MOTORCYCLE, MARINE,
LAWN & GARDEN, GROUP 31, or COMMERCIAL -4D/8D.
4. BATTERY TYPE: Scroll to and select REGULAR FLOODED, AGM FLAT PLATE,
EFB, AGM SPIRAL, or
GEL where applicable.
5. BATTERY
STANDARD: Scroll to and select the battery’s rating system. Not
all rating systems are available for each application.
Standard Description Range
CCA Cold Cranking Amps, as specified by SAE. The
most common rating for cranking batteries at 0 ºF
(–17.8 ºC).
100–2000
CA Cranking Amps: Current available at 32 ºF (0 ºC) 100-2000
MCA Marine Cranking Amps: Amount of current
available at 32 ºF (0 ºC)
100-2000
JIS# Japanese Industrial Standard, shown on a battery as
a combination of numbers and letters.
26A17
thru
245H52
EN Europa-Norm 100–2000
DIN Deutsche Industrie-Norm 100–1200
SAE Society of Automotive Engineers, the European
labeling of CCA
100–2000
IEC International Electrotechnical Commission 100–1200
6. BATTERY RATING: Scroll to and select the rating units. Hold down
p or q
to increase the scrolling speed.