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5.1
Battery capacity
Switch off the engine and the ignition.
If the vehicle was in operation immediately before the battery test, the battery voltage is still at
charging voltage level. In this case, switch on the vehicle lights for approx. 3 minutes to bring the
battery voltage up to normal level.
Measuring procedure
1.
First connect the black crocodile clip to the negative terminal and then the red crocodile
clip to the positive terminal of the battery.
2.
The meter switches on when connected to the battery.
3.
If necessary, change the setting to battery voltage with the "Up/Down" keys and confirm
the selection with "ENTER".
4.
Select function 1 with the "Up / Down" keys and confirm with "ENTER".
5.
Use the "Up / Down" keys to select the battery standard of the battery to be tested
and confirm this with the "ENTER" key.
(Sticker or imprint on the battery)
6.
Now enter the respective number using the "Up / Down" keys. Confirm the selection
with "ENTER".
Press and hold the key to accelerate the search.
Examples:
12V 280A 60Ah DIN 480 EN/SAE
Setting: EN 480
12V 70Ah CCA(SAE) 570A
Setting: CCA 570
410 Cold Cranking Amps
Setting: CCA 410
