4. oPeration
Warning!
ensure that you read, understand and apply the safety and operational instructions before connecting the test clamps to
the battery. only when you are sure that you understand he procedures is it safe to proceed with the testing process.
4.1.
PreParation.
Warning!
ensure that the vehicle, or battery, is in a well ventilated area before starting to test.
4.1.1. check battery casing for cracks or leakage. if damage is found
do not
test, replace battery.
4.1.2.
clean battery terminals.
4.1.3.
if possible, check electrolyte levels and top-up with distilled water as necessary.
4.1.4.
unless otherwise specified tests are carried out with all electrical items switched off. leaving any items on (boot light, interior light,
etc.) can result in misdiagnosis.
4.1.5.
make sure that the battery terminals are clean.
4.2.
oPeration.
4.2.1.
connect the red clamp to the positive (+) battery terminal and the black clamp to the negative (-) terminal.
4.2.2.
the led display will light up and show the battery voltage. Press enter to move to the next step. the display will show bAtt, press
enter.
note:
if the battery is below 7V, the tester will not work, recharge battery and try again. if Hi / lo / _ _ _ _ / are displayed or the
screen is blank or flickers refer to the troubleshooting section.
4.2.3.
Press the (uP) and (doWn) buttons to select the battery type, sli or seAl (VrlA/Gel/AGm/slA) and press enter.
4.2.4.
Press the (uP) and (doWn) buttons to select the battery rating, sAe, din, iec, en or cA (mcA) and press enter.
4.2.5.
Press the (uP) and (doWn) buttons to input the battery capacity ccA or cA(mcA),
sAe: 200~1200ccA, din: 110~670ccA, iec: 130~790ccA, en: 185~1125ccA or cA(mcA): 240~1440cA(mcA) and press enter
to start the test.
4.2.6.
if the display shows cHA_ (is the battery charged?), press enter and using the (uP) and (doWn) buttons select Yes or no and
press enter.
4.2.7.
the tester will display the actual ccA or cA and the led lights will show one of the five following combinations:
Green led light
the battery is good and capable of holding a charge.
XXX 9ccA or cA value
Green & Yellow led lights
the battery is good but needs to be charged.
XXXX (ccA or cA value)
Yellow & red led lights
Battery is discharged. the battery condition cannot be determined until it is fully charged. recharge
and retest the battery. if reading is the same, the battery should be replaced immediately
XXXX (ccA or cA value)
red led light
the battery can not hold a charge. it should be replaced immediately, or the battery has at least one
cell short circuit. replace immediately
XXXX (ccA or cA value)
err on the screen and second red light
the clamps are not connected properly. check if the clamps are connected properly or the tested
battery is bigger than maximum testing ccA capacity
4.3.
starting system test
4.3.1.
the led display will light up and show the voltage of the battery. Press enter to move to the next step.
4.3.2.
Press the (uP) and (doWn) buttons to select the system test, sYst and press enter.
4.3.3.
Press the (uP) and (doWn) buttons to select the battery test, bAtt and press enter.
4.3.4.
turn off all vehicle accessories, lights, radio etc.
4.3.5.
led display shows crAn, press enter.
4.3.6.
start the engine. record voltage reading after cranking the starter.
if the voltage reading is greater than 7.2V, the green led will illuminate = starting system oK.
if the voltage reading is between 5.8 ~ 7.2V, the yellow led will illuminate = starting system weak, check connections, wiring and
starter.
if the voltage reading is less than 5.8V, the red led will illuminate, screen will be blank or show the battery voltage. = starting system
problem, check connections, wiring and starter.
4.4.
Charging system test
4.4.1.
After the starter test press enter, the screen will show cHAr, press enter to show the live voltage.
4.4.2.
increase the engine speed to 1200 ~ 1500rpm and read the voltage.
if voltage is between 13.4V and 14.6V, the green led will illuminate = charging system oK.
if voltage reading is above 14.6V, the red led will illuminate = charging voltage too high, check regulator.
if voltage reading is less than 13.4V, the yellow led will illuminate = charging system fault, check connections, wiring, drive belt
tension and alternator.
4.4.3.
switch on high beam headlights, fan blower to high and rear fog lamp and repeat the above test.
if voltage is between 13.4V and 14.6V, the green led will illuminate = charging system oK.
if voltage reading is above 14.6V, the red led will illuminate = charging voltage too high, check regulator.
Bt102.V2 | issue 1 24/01/17
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