Vetronix mts 3100 mastertech, Operator'S Manual

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Mastertech Kit Components
Mastertech 3100 Operator’s Manual Page 3-7
POWER SOURCES
The Mastertech is intended to be powered from the vehicle battery in one of the following ways:
• DC Power Cable and vehicle cigarette lighter socket.
• Directly from the battery via the DC Power Cable and the optional Battery Adapter Cable.
• Vehicle DLC via the DLC Cable (power is not available at the DLC on all vehicles).
The tester may also be powered in the following ways:
• AC Power Supply.
• Rechargeable battery pack.
BATTERY BACKED OPERATION
A rechargeable NiCad Battery pack is provided to power the tester under the following conditions:
• When the vehicle ignition is off
• While the engine is cranking
• Temporary off-vehicle “stand-alone” usage
Although the tester will operate on the battery pack, it is recommended that the tester is connected to the
vehicle's 12-volt power supply during testing.
See Chapter 8 for battery charging and replacement instructions.
BATTERY BACKED MEMORY
Tester configuration and data that has been captured during testing is retained in the tester battery backed
memory under power from an onboard Lithium battery. This battery should last up to 2 years from the time
of activation.
See Chapter 4 for battery activation and Chapter 8 for battery replacement instructions.
BEEPER
The tester contains an audio output device which can be used for user prompts, test begin and end
indications, and error indications.