INSTRUCTION MANUAL
For testing 6- and 12-volt automotive and marine batteries, and for testing 12- and 24-volt charging systems.
Page 1: ...INSTRUCTION MANUAL For testing 6 and 12 volt automotive and marine batteries and for testing 12 and 24 volt charging systems...
Page 2: ...TIONAL TEST FEATURES 5 Surface charge removal 5 Temperature compensation 5 BEFORE or AFTER CHARGE tests 5 BATTERY TEST RESULTS 5 STARTER SYSTEM TEST 6 STARTER SYSTEM TEST RESULTS 6 STARTER SYSTEM PROB...
Page 3: ...2 REPLACING THE MICRO500 BATTERY 14 PATENTS LIMITED WARRANTY SERVICE 15...
Page 4: ...e jumper post however the avail able power value could be lower than actual If you get a REPLACE BATTERY result retest at the battery terminals before replacing the battery At the beginning of a test...
Page 5: ...king Amps The most common rating for cranking batteries at 0 F CA Cranking Amps Used for some batteries in southern climates rated at 32 F MCA Marine Cranking Amps For testing marine batteries rated a...
Page 6: ...press the enter button to make the selection BEFORE or AFTER CHARGE TEST If necessary the analyzer will ask the user if the battery has just been charged Choose the appropriate selection by pressing...
Page 7: ...clusion of the test the Micro500 will display one of the follow ing results STARTER SYSTEM TEST RESULTS CRANKING VOLTAGE NORMAL The system is showing normal starter draw Press enter to perform the cha...
Page 8: ...ting properly and the wiring is in good condition repair or replace the starter If the engine cranks but does not start check the ignition system and fuel system for other problems If the engine does...
Page 9: ...t at idle then prompt you to rev the engine for 5 seconds The analyzer will determine if the charging system is able to provide sufficient current for the demands of the vehicle s electrical system No...
Page 10: ...tage regulator may be required HIGH CHARGING VOLTAGE This means the voltage output from the alternator to the battery exceeds the normal limits of a functioning regulator Check to ensure there are no...
Page 11: ...s which allow current flow in only one direction changing AC current to DC current When one or more of the diodes fail the AC ripple current from the alternator to the battery will exceed normally acc...
Page 12: ...e MODE button With the printer on align the IR output from the Micro500 with the receiver on the printer and press and hold the PRINT VIEW button Select PRINT from the option menu by pressing the up o...
Page 13: ...and the ignition switch is in the off position The ana lyzer will automatically retest when the system noise is no longer detected If the SYSTEM NOISE message continues after several retest attempts d...
Page 14: ...sure you are using the Midtronics printer provided with the Micro500 Other printers may not be compatible Direct sunlight interferes with infrared data transmission receiving If the printer is not re...
Page 15: ...message is displayed as possible NOTE The analyzer will retain setup information while you change the 9 volt battery IMPORTANT The Micro500 can test down to 5 5 volts when the internal 9 volt battery...
Page 16: ...Midtronics will at our option repair the unit or replace the unit with a remanufactured analyzer This limited warranty applies only to Midtronics battery analyzer and does not coveranyotherequipment s...
Page 17: ...16 NOTES...
Page 18: ...PN 168 100D 5 03 2003 Midtronics Inc...
