Chapter 2: In Vehicle Test
DSS-5000
5. Align the temperature sensor on the Controller over the
battery and tap
Capture
. The test begins when the tem-
perature is successfully captured.
Battery Test Results
The test results are displayed on the Controller screen.
NOTE
: If the CVG was used to acquire the vehicle
information, the Edit Battery Information screen is
displayed (See Step 3). Tap
Next
to display the test
results.
Test Results - Battery
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Good Battery
Cranking Result
Good Battery
Reserve Result
OK
Voltage
12.72 V
Measured
599 CCA
Rated
575 CCA
Temperature:
970
F
Send Results
System Test
Done
Test Results - Battery
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Cranking Health
Rated: 575 CCA
Measured: 599 CCA
Battery meets or exceeds required standards. Test
again in 90 days or at next service opportunity.
Send Results
System Test
Done
Test Results - Battery
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Reserve Health
OK
The battery has sufficient reserve capacity to provide
power for the electronics systems in the vehicle.
Send Results
System Test
Done
Test Results - Battery Test
To print or send the test results to a configured printer tap
Send Results.
To return to the Home Screen, tap
Done
or
System Test
to continue with the System Test.
Decision
Cranking
Health
Reserve
Capacity
Description
Good
Battery
Good
Battery
Good
Battery
Battery meets or exceeds
required standards.
Good
Battery
Unknown
Reserve
Battery meets or exceeds
required standards.
Good
Recharge
Good
Battery
Battery is good, but low
on charge. Fully charge
the battery for optimal
performance and life. Check
for causes of low charge.
Good
Recharge
Charge &
Retest
Good
Battery
Good
Recharge
Unknown
Reserve
Charge &
Retest
Charge &
Retest
Unknown
Reserve
Battery requires charge to
determine condition.
Replace
Battery
Badcell
Replace
Short
Replace
Battery
Battery fails to meet industry
accepted standards.
Charge &
Retest
Replace
Battery
Battery is low in charge and
shows low reserve capacity.
Low reserve capacity will
compromise the battery’s
ability to provide system
current and hold a charge.
Good
Battery
Replace
Battery
Battery is good for cranking
purpose but shows low
reserve capacity. Low
reserve capacity will
compromise the battery’s
ability to provide system
current and hold a charge.
Good
Recharge
Replace
Battery
Replace
Battery
Good
Battery
Battery fails to meet industry
accepted standards
Replace
Battery
Replace
Battery
Replace
Battery
Unknown
Reserve
Badcell
Short
Replace
Badcell
Replace
Short
Good
Battery
Badcell
Replace
Short
Unknown
Reserve
System Test
1. Connect the optional Amp Clamp to the Tester Pod and
hold the clamp away from any cables with the jaws closed.
NOTE
: If no Amp Clamp is being used, begin the
System Test at Step 4.
2. Tap
Next
to zero out the clamp or
Skip
if the Amp Clamp
is not being used.
3. With the engine and electrical loads off, place the Amp Clamp
around the negative (–) battery cable and tap
Next
.
4. Start the engine and let it idle.
5. Tap
Next
. The analyzer tests the alternator output.
