TAGLab BAT100 Battery Tester – Quick Guide
Battery Test
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Connect the red (+) terminal connector cable to the positive (+) terminal of the battery.
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Connect the black (-) terminal connector cable to the negative (-) terminal of the battery.
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With both the battery clamps connected, the tester’s display meter will show the battery’s current state of charge.
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Engine and al electrical accessories must be off when testing battery.
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If it is less than 12V, disconnect the battery and recharge before re-testing.
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If recharging will not bring the reading above 12V, the battery is defective.
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Press and hold the load switch “ON” for 10 seconds to apply the load to the battery.
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Keep the load switch “ON” till the needle is steady. However do not exceed 10 seconds.
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Read meter with load switch “ON”.
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Release the battery load switch and remove the battery clamps from the battery.
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Refer to the battery analysis table on back of tester or in user manual
BATTERY ANALYSIS
(Read Meter with LOAD Switch ON for MAXIMUM 10 Seconds)
LOAD TEST
BATTERY CONDITION
Good (Green)
Battery capacity is OK. Battery may or may not be fully charged.
Check specific gravity of battery to determine state of charge. If
specific gravity is less than full charge, check for electrical drain or
possible charging system trouble. Recharge battery to full level.
Weak or Bad,
but Needle
remains Steady
(Yellow or Red)
Battery capacity is not satisfactory. Battery may be either defective
or not fully charged. Check specific gravity to determine which
condition exists. If charging does not bring specific gravity to full
charge level, battery should be replaced.
Weak or Bad,
but Needle
remains Failing
(Yellow or Red)
Battery may be defective or very run down. Release load switch and
note volt meter reaction. Voltage recovery to 12 volt or above within
seconds indicates defective battery. Slow voltage recovery indicates
run down condition. For best results, check specific gravity.
Charging System
(White)
If the display meter needle reads OK, charging system is functional.
If it falls on the low red or high red areas, charging system may be
malfunctioning.
