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GR8-1200 OEM

Midtronics Inc.     7000 Monroe Street     Willowbrook, IL 60527

www.midtronics.com

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Chapter 11: Print / View Menu

  The Print/View Menu enables you to view and print 

the results of the Battery, System, and Cable Drop 
Tests before you perform another test and over-
write the results in memory.

View Test Battery

VIEW TEST BATTERY gives you the option of viewing and 
printing the results of the Battery and System Tests. To print 
the results, select the PRINT soft key. To return to the Main 
Menu, press the END key.

View Test Charger

VIEW TEST CHARGER gives you the option of viewing and 
printing the results of the Charger Test. To print the results, 
select the PRINT soft key.  To return to the Main Menu, press 
the END key. 

View Cable Test

VIEW CABLE TEST gives you the option of viewing and printing 
the results of the Cable Drop Test. To print the results, select the 
PRINT soft key.  To return to the Main Menu, press the END key.

Chapter 11: Print / View Menu

Содержание GR8-1200 OEM

Страница 1: ...INSTRUCTION MANUAL GR8 1200 OEM INNOVATION TECHNOLOGY QUALITY WORLDWIDE January 2009 167 000101A Multitasking Battery and Electrical Diagnostic Station...

Страница 2: ...GR8 1200 OEM Midtronics Inc 7000 Monroe Street Willowbrook IL 60527 www midtronics com 2 This page intentionally left blank...

Страница 3: ...ging In for the First Time 19 Bootup 19 Selecting A Language 19 User ID 19 Adding a User 19 Multitasking 20 Wireless Multitasking 20 Procedure Summary 20 Setting User Preferences 20 Help Menu 20 Chapt...

Страница 4: ...cuit Test Results 42 Chapter 14 Digital Multimeter DMM 43 DMM 43 DC Volts 43 AC Volts 43 Scope 43 DC AMP requires the optional amp clamp 43 AC AMP requires the optional amp clamp 44 Temp 44 Ohm Meter...

Страница 5: ...e 1 7 To reduce risk of electric shock unplug the charger from the AC outlet before attempting any maintenance or cleaning Turning off the controls will not reduce this risk Remove marine boat batteri...

Страница 6: ...it matches the output rating of the battery charger 4 Grounding Power Cord Connections 4 1 The charger must be grounded to reduce risk of electric shock The charger is equipped with an electric cord h...

Страница 7: ...educe the risk of explosion 7 1 Before working on the vehicle firmly apply the emergen cy brake and place the gear shift to NEUTRAL shift an automatic transmission to PARK 7 2 Locate the charger as fa...

Страница 8: ...explosion Follow these steps when the battery is installed in the vehicle to reduce the risk of explosion WARNING Make sure all vehicle loads are OFF to prevent a possible arc 8 1 Check the polarity o...

Страница 9: ...Never smoke or allow a spark or flame in the vicinity of a battery WARNING REQUIRED BY CALIFORNIA PROP 65 Bat tery posts terminals and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds chemicals kno...

Страница 10: ...ymbols and typographical conventions Table 2 Symbols And Typographical Conventions Assembling the GR8 The GR8 is shipped with the control module and mounting bracket packed separately For easy assembl...

Страница 11: ...e module down at an angle until the bolts are inserted securely into the slots extending from the module s holes Installing the Multitasker Module The GR8 1200 comes with a bracket to hold the multita...

Страница 12: ...l module Backlit graphical display and keypad for data entry oMultitasker module Dual connectors for testing more than one battery simultaneously pON OFF switch Turns power on and off to the GR8 qSTAT...

Страница 13: ...ation for the serial numbers for the charger engine and the control module Both numbers are necessary for warranty registration nSerial number label for control module oSystem test cable connector pCa...

Страница 14: ...m as part of the keys pARROW keys Press the ARROW keys to scroll to numerical values and move to menus and icons qPOWER Key Press the POWER key to turn the control module ON and OFF rTitle Bar The tit...

Страница 15: ...r fashion the soft key below the left half of the screen cancels your choice or returns you to the previous screen although the word above it may also vary Examples BACK and CLEAR Menu Icons A menu ic...

Страница 16: ...represent while others are menu icons that lead to two or more options Table 4 Main Menu Icons Menu Icon Description Automatically tests charges and provides battery decision using the information you...

Страница 17: ...splays wireless communication quality and channel being used Lists the software version version date and serial number DMM Menu The DMM menu has icons for a temperature sensor and 9 test meters some o...

Страница 18: ...the Edit Coupon utility use Coupon to turn it on and off Enables you to create a coupon at the bottom of printed test results Allows you to select degrees in C or F for temperature measurements Sets t...

Страница 19: ...begin testing NOTE The BACK option is only available when the charger is used for the first time Adding a User 1 Use the DOWN ARROW key to scroll to ADD USER Press the NEXT soft key to continue 0 UNR...

Страница 20: ...ed and removed to test another vehicle in the service bay thus acting as two tools in one The Multitasker will control the charge session when the control module is removed The charge session can be m...

Страница 21: ...cause false test results Testing In Vehicle System 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 fro...

Страница 22: ...move the dot to the option button of your choice 1 IN VEHICLE 2 OUT OF VEHICLE 3 Use the UP or DOWN ARROW key to make your selections or press the corresponding numerical key 1 or 2 1 BELOW 250 MILES...

Страница 23: ...es a decision GOOD BATTERY REPLACE BATTERY or REPLACE BAD CELL For diagnostic charge analysis progress is shown by the left to right movement of a progress bar Deep Scan Test In some cases the GR8 may...

Страница 24: ...nd hold the STOP key until the charging session is aborted After aborting select NEXT to return to the Main Menu Completing a Charge Session The charge session is complete when the proper amount of ch...

Страница 25: ...REPLACE BATTERY result may also mean a poor connection between the battery and the vehicle If you tested the battery using the System test disconnect the battery cables and retest using the Battery Te...

Страница 26: ...it into the Control Module and follow the procedure for setting it to zero 4 Use the UP or DOWN ARROW key to make your selections or press the corresponding numerical key 1 or 2 1 BELOW 250 MILES 2 A...

Страница 27: ...Press NEXT to continue Battery Test Results After the test the analyzer displays a battery decision with an analysis in a series of screens The analysis includes the battery state of health SOH and s...

Страница 28: ...isplay the op tions STARTED and NO START Select STARTED to continue with an alternator test Select NO START to end the test process Starter System Test Results Screen 1 of 2 Average cranking voltage A...

Страница 29: ...a few seconds the analyzer will ask you to turn on the accessory loads It will determine if the charging system is able to provide enough current for the demands of the electrical system IMPORTANT Tur...

Страница 30: ...a built in regulator requiring you to replace the alternator In older vehicles that use external voltage regulators you may need to replace only the voltage regulator The regulator controls voltage ou...

Страница 31: ...2 Select the LOCATION This is determined by whether the battery is in or out of a vehicle when it is tested 1 OUT OF VEHICLE 2 IN VEHICLE Press the NEXT soft key to continue 3 Use the UP or DOWN ARRO...

Страница 32: ...un derside can approximate the battery temperature Press NEXT to continue Additional Test Requirements For a more decisive result the analyzer may ask for additional information or further explore the...

Страница 33: ...erioration accelerates until it finally fails to start the vehicle Before failing the battery may start the vehicle under normal conditions but may not be able to operate in more extreme conditions Ex...

Страница 34: ...ical key to move the dot to the option button of your choice 1 REGULAR FLOODED 2 AGM 3 AGM SPIRAL 4 Press the NEXT soft key Before entering the Power Supply Mode the GR8 will test the battery to deter...

Страница 35: ...lect the BATTERY TYPE or press the corresponding numerical key 1 2 or 3 to move the dot to the option button of your choice 1 REGULAR FLOODED 2 AGM 3 AGM SPIRAL Press the NEXT soft key The BACK soft k...

Страница 36: ...PE or press the corresponding numerical key 1 or 2 to move the dot to the option button of your choice 1 LIMIT CURRENT 2 LIMIT VOLTAGE Press the NEXT soft key The BACK soft key returns you to the Main...

Страница 37: ...enu 6 If the battery is safe to charge the GR8 will begin charging at the selected levels The illustration shows an example of the information displayed during timed charging NOTE If Continuous charge...

Страница 38: ...the results of the Battery and System Tests To print the results select the PRINT soft key To return to the Main Menu press the END key View Test Charger VIEW TEST CHARGER gives you the option of view...

Страница 39: ...time they were cleared by ADMIN 3 LAST 100 LOG Last 100 tests performed by User ID and by UNREG user includes the date and the battery decision GOOD REPLACE etc 4 TOTALS BY DECISION Totals by battery...

Страница 40: ...mponent s housing as ground DMM test leads at the battery terminals NOTE The test requires a complete circuit If you re testing a system with a remote solenoid you can test from the battery to the sol...

Страница 41: ...o print the results select the PRINT soft key To return to the Main Menu press the END key Alternator Circuit The Alternator Circuit Test measures the voltage drop of the alternator circuit 1 SELECT C...

Страница 42: ...d to select the rated amperage of the circuit you are testing The default is 10 A Press the NEXT soft key to continue 3 Connect the positive clamp of the battery test leads to the component s positive...

Страница 43: ...t the DMM test lead to the GR8 s accessories port 2 Select the meter s icon 3 Connect the clamps or probes in the correct polarity red clamp or probe to positive black to negative 4 The meter will aut...

Страница 44: ...cross components such as diodes 1 Connect the probes test lead to the GR8 s accessories port 2 Select the meter s icon 3 Connect the probes in the correct polarity red clamp or probe to positive black...

Страница 45: ...y to return to the CLOCK ADJUST screen Format Use the UP or DOWN ARROW or press the corresponding numerical key 1 or 2 to move the dot to the option button of your choice 1 Select the format of the da...

Страница 46: ...save your changes Shop The SHOP INFO utility allows you to create a header for your printed test results with your business lo cationinformationwhentheAdminoption3 PRINT HEADER is selected page 35 Its...

Страница 47: ...ey or press the correspond ing numerical key to move the dot to the option button of your choice 1 or 2 1 NO USER COUPON PRINTED 2 USER COUPON 2 If you used the ARROW keys press the SAVE soft key to s...

Страница 48: ...ion displays the language option after you turn it on or print results To set your preference 1 Use the UP or DOWN ARROW key or press the correspond ing numerical key 1 2 or 3 to move the dot to the o...

Страница 49: ...the VERSION information screen Reset Defaults This function allows you to reset Administrative options to their original settings It will clear all registered users Table 18 Battery Ratings Option Def...

Страница 50: ...or DOWN ARROW keys to scroll to the method for data entry you want to use 1 MANUAL EDIT 2 DATA CARD Press the NEXT soft key to continue 3 Insert a character by pressing the alphanumeric key asso ciat...

Страница 51: ...E CONNECTION CHECK POLARITY OF SMALL CLAMPS At power up or when reverse connection is made For charger this can only occur at main menu or in a charger test screen Tool will return to state that threw...

Страница 52: ...d will attempt to retest Make sure all vehicle loads are off doors are closed and the ignition is in the off position The GR8 will automatically retest when it no longer detects system noise If the me...

Страница 53: ...e of water and baking soda Periodically clean the clamps using a mixture of baking soda and water or a mild hand soap and a small bristle brush Clean the battery terminals If stud adapters are require...

Страница 54: ...replace the equipment with a remanufactured equipment This limited warranty applies only to the specified equipment and does not cover any other equipment static damage water damage overvoltage damage...

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