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RATING VALUE

At the prompt scroll to the battery’s rating value and press 

ENTER

.

ADDITIONAL TEST FEATURES

SURFACE CHARGE REMOVAL

If surface charge is detected while testing in the vehicle, the analyzer will
prompt you to turn on the headlights to remove the surface charge.
Follow the instructions on the display. After detecting the removal of the
surface charge, the analyzer will automatically resume testing.

TEMPERATURE COMPENSATION

If necessary, the analyzer will prompt the user to choose if the battery
temperature is above or below 32°F. Choose the appropriate selection by
pressing the up or down arrow button, then 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 the up or down
arrow button then press the enter button to make the selection.

Note:

  When testing a battery installed in a vehicle that has recently

been driven, use the BEFORE CHARGE test.

BATTERY TEST RESULTS

GOOD BATTERY

Return to service.

GOOD

-

RECHARGE

Fully charge battery and return to service.

CHARGE & RETEST

Fully charge battery and retest. Failure to fully
charge the battery before retesting may
cause false readings.

REPLACE BATTERY

Replace the battery and retest to perform a
complete charging system analysis. (See note
below.)

BAD CELL

-

REPLACE

Replace the battery and retest to perform a
complete system analysis.

 

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Summary of Contents for PowerSensor Micro500

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...

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