For testing 12-volt automotive starting batteries
rated in CCA, SAE, DIN, IEC, and EN
Patents
This tester is made in the U.S.A. by MIDTRONICS, INC. and is protected by
one or more of the following U.S. Patents: 6,323,650; 6,316,914; 6,304,087;
6,249,124; 6,163,156; 6,091,245; 6,051,976; 5,831,435; 5,821,756;
5,757,192; 5,592,093; 5,585,728; 5,572,136; 4,912,416; 4,881,038;
4,825,170; 4,816,768; 4,322,685; Canadian patents: 1,280,164; 1,295,680;
United Kingdom patents: 0,417,173; 0,672,248; German patents: 689 23
281.0-08; 693 25 388.6; 93 21 638.6; and other U.S. and Foreign patents
issued and pending. This product may utilize technology exclusively
licensed to Midtronics, Inc. by Johnson Controls, Inc. and/or Motorola, Inc.
Service
For service, contact Midtronics for a Return Authorization number, and
return the unit to Midtronics freight prepaid, Attention: RA#. Midtronics will
repair or replace the tester and reship, the next scheduled business day
following receipt, using the same type carrier and service as received.
If Midtronics determines that the failure was caused by misuse, alteration,
accident, or abnormal condition of operation or handling, purchaser will
have the option of purchasing a replacement tester or the unit will be
returned freight collect. Battery testers beyond the warranty period are
subject to the repair charges in effect at that time.
Limited Warranty
This battery tester is warranted to be free of defects in materials and
workmanship for a period of one year from the date of purchase.
Midtronics will, at our option, repair the unit or replace the unit with a
remanufactured tester. This limited warranty applies only to Midtronics
battery testers and does not cover any other equipment, static damage,
water damage, overvoltage, dropping unit or damage resulting from
extraneous causes 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 the
cable assembly.
P/N 168-074A 4/04 ©2004 Midtronics, Inc.
Testing Out-of-V
ehicle:
Clean the battery posts or side terminals with a wire brush.
For testing side-post batteries, install and tighten the lead
terminal stud adapters.
Failure to properly install the stud
adapters, or using stud adapters that are dirty or worn,
may result in false test results. Do not use steel bolts.
Testing In-V
ehicle:
Turn off the vehicle and all accessory loads.
Testing with the
ignition switch on or vehicle loads on may cause
inaccurate readings.
If the vehicle was running prior to testing, turn on the headlights
for 30 seconds to remove the surface charge. Let the battery rest
for 1 minute to recover before testing.
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
CAUTION:
Because of the possibility of personal
injury, always use extreme caution when working with
batteries. Follow all BCI (Battery Council International)
safety recommendations.
WARNING:
(Required by California Prop. 65) Battery
posts, terminals, and related accessories contain lead
and lead compounds, chemicals known to the state of
California to cause cancer and birth defects or other
reproductive harm.
Wash hands after handling.
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Advanced Battery Conductance/
Electrical System Tester
1.
Connect the tester clamps to the battery: red to the positive
(+) terminal, black to the negative (–) terminal. For a good
connection, rock each clamp back and forth.
2.
The battery rating system last selected will appear on the
display for 3 seconds, then the default rating. If the rating
system is correct, go to step 3 in “2. Battery T
est.”
3.
Disconnect the clamps and connect the black clamp to the
negative (–) terminal.
4.
Press and hold the TEST button.
5.
Connect the positive clamp (red) to the positive (+) terminal.
6.
After the display shows the letters of the rating system with
dots (for example,
.C.C.A
), release the TEST button.
7.
Use the ARROW buttons to scroll to the correct rating
system.
Rating System
*
Increment
Default
Range
CC
A
20
50
0
100–1400
SA
E
20
60
0
100–1400
EN
20
60
0
100–1400
IE
C
10
28
0
100–800
DIN
10
28
0
100–800
*
For JIS, use the conversion ta
ble on the back of the PBT-300.
8.
Press the TEST button to select the rating system. The
default rating will appear.
9.
Continue with step 3 in “2. Battery T
est.”
1. SELECTING THE RATING SYSTEM
