390PT Battery Analyzer
Starting/Charging System Tester
For testing 6- and 12-volt batteries and
12- and 24-volt charging systems
Page 1: ...390PT Battery Analyzer Starting Charging System Tester For testing 6 and 12 volt batteries and 12 and 24 volt charging systems...
Page 2: ...y 2 To reduce risk of battery explosion follow these instructions and those published by the battery manufacturer and manufacturer of any equipment you intend to use in the vicin ity of the battery Ob...
Page 3: ...ester 4 If the battery is not sealed maintenance free add distilled water in each cell until battery acid reaches level specified by the manufacturer This helps purge excessive gas from cells Do not o...
Page 4: ...the s t key to select battery test Press ENTER button 6 Press the s t key to select the battery type a REGULAR LIQUID b AGM FLAT PLATE c AGM SPIRAL d VRLA GEL Press ENTER to confirm choice 7 Press th...
Page 5: ...ps are not connected properly Please fully charge the battery and retest after eliminating both previous potential causes for load error message If reading is the same the battery should be replaced i...
Page 6: ...reen 6 Press the ENTER key one of the three results will be displayed along with the actual reading measured LOW CHARGING VOLTS WHEN TEST AT IDLE The alternator is not providing sufficient current to...
Page 7: ...charging system to the battery One of two testing results will be displayed along with the actual testing measured RIPPLE DETECTED NORMAL Diodes are functioning well in the alternator stator EXCESS R...
Page 8: ...at is a GEL battery A gel battery is a lead acid electric storage battery that is sealed using special pressure valves and should never be opened is completely maintenance free uses thixotropic gelled...
Page 9: ...t is STATE OF HEALTH It means how much battery capacity is left comparing with the marked original battery capacity What is STATE OF CHARGE It a measurement of voltage currently in the battery Usually...
