Midtronics PBT-100 AP, Instruction Manual, Page: 1 / 4

For testing 12-volt
automotive starting
batteries
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
Model No: For batteries rated in:
PBT-100 USA CCA, SAE
PBT-100 AP Asia CCA, SAE, DIN, IEC, & EN
PBT-100 LA Latin America CCA, SAE, DIN, IEC, & EN
PBT-105 Europe CCA, SAE, DIN, IEC, & EN
Battery Conductance Tester
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Caution & Warning ................................................... 3
Prior To Testing The Battery ................................ 3
Testing Out-of-Vehicle ......................................3
Testing In-Vehicle ..............................................3
PBT Testing Advantage ....................................4
Conductance Technology ................................4
Battery Test Procedure .......................................... 5
Battery Test Results ................................................. 5
Charging System Test Procedure ........................... 6
Starter System Test Procedure ............................... 7
Rating Systems ........................................................ 7
To Select Battery Rating System ............................ 8
Troubleshooting ....................................................... 8