200 – 850 CCA
200 – 900 A SAE
120 – 550 A DIN
120 – 550 A IEC
200 – 900 A EN
* For JIS, use the conversion table on the back of the PBT-200.
1. Connect the tester clamps to the battery: red to the positive (+)
terminal, black to the negative (–) terminal. Rock each clamp back
and forth to make a good connection.
2. The battery rating system last selected will appear on the display
for 3 seconds, then the default rating.
3. If the rating system is correct, go to Step 3 in
Battery Test
Procedure
.
4. To change the rating system, disconnect the clamps and connect
the black clamp to the negative (–) terminal.
5. Press and hold the TEST key.
6. Connect the positive clamp (red) to the positive (
+
) terminal.
7. After the display shows the letters of the rating system with dots
(for example, .C.C.A), release the TEST key.
8. Use the ARROW keys to scroll to the correct standard.
9. Press the TEST key to select the standard, and the default rating
will appear.
10. Continue with Step 3 in
Battery Test Procedure
.
PBT-200 BATTERY RATING SYSTEMS
1. If testing in-vehicle, make sure vehicle loads (lights, etc.) are off and
the key is removed. Connect the tester clamps to the battery: red to
po), black to negative (–). Rock each clamp back and forth
to make a good connection.
2. The battery rating system last selected will appear on the display for
3 seconds, then the default rating. (To change the rating system,
follow the steps above.)
3. Use the ARROW keys to scroll to the battery’s rating.
4. Press the TEST key.
5. One or more LEDs (green, green and yellow, or red) will light to
indicate the battery’s condition, and the display will toggle
between the voltage and available power.
BATTERY CONDITION INDICATORS
Good battery.
Return to service.
Fully charge the battery and
retest. If reading repeats after
charging, replace the battery.
Battery has failed or is weak
and may soon fail. Replace
battery.
DISPLAY MESSAGES
If the display flashes or shows one flashing letter, the battery is too
low (< 8 volts) to test. Fully charge the battery and retest.
If the display shows lines (
– – – –
), see
Troubleshooting
below.
A message that toggles between
BAD
and
CELL
means one or
more battery cells are bad. Replace the battery.
A
CONN
message means there is a bad connection. Disconnect the
clamps and reconnect. Make sure to rock the clamps back and forth
to make a good connection.
A
REPLACE
message
when testing in the vehicle
may mean a poor
connection between the vehicle’s cables and the battery. Disconnect
the battery cables and retest before replacing the battery.
1. Connect the tester clamps to the battery: red to the po)
terminal, black to the negative (–) terminal. Rock each clamp
back and forth to make a good connection.
NOTE: The battery must be good and fully charged for this test.
2. Press the
V
button to read the live voltage.
3. Start the vehicle.
4. Press and hold the DOWN ARROW to read the cranking voltage.
If the
V
olts reading is greater than 9.6 volts
= Starting System OK
If the
V
olts reading is less than 9.6 volts
= Starting System Problem.
Check connections, wiring, and starter
Fully charge the battery and
return to service
1. When the vehicle is running, connect the tester clamps to the
battery: red to the po) terminal, black to the negative (–)
terminal. Rock each clamp back and forth to make a good
connection.
NOTE: The battery must be good and fully charged for this test.
2. Press the
V
button to read the live voltage.
3. Rev the engine at 2000 rpm for 15 seconds.
4. Press and hold the UP ARROW to read the highest average charge.
If the
V
olts reading is between 13.3 and 15.5 volts
= Charging System OK
If the
V
olts reading is greater than 15.5 volts
= Charging System Problem
Check regulator
If the
V
olts reading is less than 13.3 volts
= Charging System Problem
Check connections, wiring, and starter
Excessive electromagnetic interference may cause the tester to
reset. If the tester resets during testing, simply disconnect from the
battery, reconnect and start the test process again.
TROUBLESHOOTING
CHARGING SYSTEM TEST PROCEDURE
STARTER SYSTEM TEST PROCEDURE
YELLOW
GREEN
LOW
OK
YELLOW
LOW
GREEN
OK
RED
BATTERY TEST PROCEDURE
RATING SYSTEM SELECTION PROCEDURE
If the PBT-200 detects excessive system noise, the display will
show lines (
– – – –
) and the tester will reset:
•
Make sure all vehicle loads are off and the ignition is in the off
position.
•
You may be testing too close to a noise source, i.e., a charger or
other high-current device. If so, move away and retest.
•
If no noise source is identified, fully charge the battery and retest.
If the message appears after recharging, replace the battery.