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Press the NEXT soft key to continue.
13.
Start the vehicle’s engine when prompted. If after the
vehicle started and the results do not appear after ap-
proximately 30 seconds, the tester will ask if the engine
has started, with the options YES or NO. If you choose no
the tester will give you the options to either end the test
and return to the battery test, or use the arrow keys to go
down and see the battery test results.
14.
The analyzer displays one of the decisions and the results
in a series of screens.
NOTE:
In some cases, the tester may not detect
the vehicle’s starting profile. It will display the soft
key options STARTED and NO START. If you select
STARTED, the analyzer skips to the Alternator Test.
If you select NO START, the test process ends.
Decision
Action
CRANKING
NORMAL
The starter voltage is normal and the
battery is fully charged.
LOW
VOLTAGE
The starter voltage is low and the battery
is fully charged.
CHARGE
BATTERY
The starter voltage is low and the battery
is discharged. Fully charge the battery
and retest the starter system.
REPLACE
BATTERY
Replace the battery and retest before
testing the alternator test.
NO START
The engine did not start and the test was
aborted.
LOW
CRANKING
AMPS
The tester didn't detect the vehicle's star-
ting profile and skipped the Starter Test.
Before starting the test, inspect the alternator drive belt. A
belt that is glazed or worn, or lacks the proper tension, will
prevent the engine from achieving the rpm levels needed
for the test.
The System Test includes 3 tests that provide a complete
diagnosis of the vehicle’s electrical system:
•
BATTERY TEST
•
STARTER TEST
•
ALTERNATOR TEST
The tester guides you through the steps of selecting your
battery test parameters and interpreting the results. Before
you start the test, review the instructions in Chapter 3: Test
Preparation.
1.
Type in the USER ID (consisting of two letters)
Press the NEXT soft key to continue. The BACK soft key
returns you to the Main Menu at the start of the test and
to the previous screen as you progress.
2.
Please enter the type of test.
3.
Now enter the FLEET ID/VIN.
Press the NEXT soft key to continue.
4.
Select the VEHICLE TYPE.
1
BUS/TRUCK
2
CAR/LCV
Press the NEXT soft key to continue. If CAR/LCV was cho-
sen go to step 6. If BUS/TRUCK was chosen, the tester will
ask you to CONNECT TO BATTERY 1.
5.
Enter the BATTERY ID (this function is only shown when
enabled in the Utility menu). Press the NEXT soft key to
continue.
6.
Select the BATTERY TYPE.
1
REGULAR/FLOODED
2
AGM FLAT
3
AGM SPIRAL
CHAPTER 5:
SYSTEM TEST
ALTERNATORTEST
4
EFB
Press the NEXT soft key to continue.
7.
If you have chosen EFB the tester will give you a battery
rating list to choose from. If other: select the battery’s
rating standard. The standard, and the rating units re-
quired are printed on the battery label. If the information
is unreadable, contact the battery manufacturer.
1
EN
2
JIS
3
DIN
4
SAE
5
IEC
6
CCA
10. If you select JIS, the tester asks for the battery rating.
Scroll to the correct rating. To increase your scrolling
speed, hold the UP or DOWN ARROW key, or use the
LEFT or RIGHT ARROW key to move up or down four part
numbers at a time. Press the NEXT soft key to continue.
11. Measure the TEMPERATURE by aiming the tester 5 cm
from the sides or top of the battery case. As soon as the
temperature reading is stable the operator can press
NEXT.
8.
The tester will now test the battery. For the next few
seconds the tester will display the word TESTING and a
stopwatch while it evaluates the battery.
9.
Have your amp clamp ready and select the AMP CLAMP
availability. If the amp clamp is already configured the
tester will skip this step.
1
INTEGRATED
2
OTHER
3
NONE
Press the NEXT soft key to continue.
10.
Attached the Amp clamp to the tester, do not connect
it around any wire. If you chose 'OTHER' the tester will
request you to place the amp clamp around the negative
cable and point the amp clamp away from the battery.
Press the NEXT soft key to continue.
11.
Tester will zero out the Amp clamp.
12.
Place Amp clamp around negative cable.
BATTERY AND STARTER TEST
STARTER SYSTEM TEST RESULTS
1.
The tester starts checking for alternator output.
NOTE: If necessary the tester will ask if you are
testing a diesel or gasoline engine. It will resume
testing after you make your selection.
2.
Depending on whether you are working with an integrat-
ed Amp clamp, you will be either prompted to TURN ALL
VEHICLE LOADS OFF, IDLE ENGINE or asked to CHECK IF
CLAMP POINTS AWAY FROM THE NEGATIVE BATTERY
POST. In case of the former, turn off vehicle loads (blow-
ers, interior light, radio, etc.) and keep the engine run-
ning. Press the NEXT soft key to continue.
5 MINUTE DISCHARGED BATTERY TEST
In some cases, when dealing with a discharged battery, the
dynamic response test will be prompted. Usually it is hard to
determine the condition of a discharged battery, but in this
way we can base the condition on how the battery resonds to
this test.
1.
The tester starts checking for alternator output.
NOTE: If necessary the analyzer will ask if you are
testing a diesel engine. It will resume testing after
you make your selection.
2.
Depending on whether you are working with an integrat-
ed Amp clamp, you will be either prompted to TURN OFF
LOADS AND ENGINE or asked to CHECK IF CLAMP POINTS
AWAY FROM THE NEGATIVE BATTERY POST. In case of
the former, turn off vehicle loads (blowers, interior light,
radio, etc.) and the engine. Press the NEXT soft key to
continue.
3.
TURN ALL VEHICLE LOADS OFF, IDLE ENGINE: Turn off ve-
hicle loads (blowers, interior light, radio, etc.) and idle the
engine. Press the NEXT soft key to continue.
4.
Enter the charge current taken by the battery using the
UP and DOWN ARROW keys. Press the NEXT soft key to
continue. After a few minutes this is asked again to deter-
mine the battery’s condition.
5.
Enter the charge current taken by the battery using the
UP and DOWN ARROW keys. Press the NEXT soft key to
continue.
