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BATTERY STANDARDS
If you select JIS, the analyzer asks for the JIS part
number. Scroll to the part number. 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
ENTER
soft key to continue.
6.
Press an
UP
or
DOWN ARROW
key to select the
BATTERY RATING.
500
EN (A)
7.
Press
ENTER
to start test. After several seconds the
tester displays the decision on the battery’s condition
and the measured voltage. The tester also displays your
selected battery rating and the rating units.
8.
The temperature question is asked only if it can impact
the test result.
CHAPTER 5:
NEW BATTERY 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.
In the Main Menu select the
PERFORM TEST
.
Press the
ENTER
soft key to continue.
2.
Select
NEW BATTERY TEST.
BATTERY TEST
NEW BATTERY TEST
START-STOP TEST
Press the
ENTER
soft key to continue.
3.
Select the
BATTERY LOCATION
.
IN VEHICLE
OUT OF VEHICLE
Press the
ENTER
soft key to continue.
4.
Select the
BATTERY TYPE.
REGULAR
FLOODED
AGM FLAT PLATE
AGM
SPIRAL
GEL
Press the
ENTER
soft key to continue.
5.
Select the battery’s capacity rating standard. The stan-
dard, and the rating units required are printed on the bat-
tery label. If the information is unreadable, contact the
battery manufacturer.
EN
DIN
SAE
IEC
JIS
Decision
Interpretation
GOOD
BATTERY
Return the battery to service.
GOOD-
RECHARGE
Fully charge the battery and return it to
service.
CHARGE &
RETEST
Fully charge the battery and retest. Failure
to fully charge the battery before retesting
may cause inaccurate results. If CHARGE &
RETEST appears again after you fully charge
the battery, replace the battery.
REPLACE
BATTERY
Replace the battery and retest. A REPLACE
BATTERY result may also mean a poor
connection between the battery cables and
the battery. After disconnecting the battery
cables, retest the battery using the out-of-
vehicle test before replacing it.
BAD CELL-
REPLACE
Replace the battery and retest.
CYCLING
REQUIRED
Battery needs to be cycled for optimal
performance.
REST &
RETEST
Battery could have a surface charge,
because it has recently been charged.
Press the
ENTER
button to proceed, with the starter test,
BACK/PRINT
to print the test results or
MENU
to return to
the Options Menu.
NOTE
: For an in-vehicle test, the display alternates between the
test results and the message “PRESS ENTER FOR STARTER TEST”.
See “Maintenence & Troubleshooting” in this manual for more
information about the printer.
IMPORTANT
: The tester retains the results of the last test only.
When you start a new test, the last results are overwritten.
NEW BATTERY TEST RESULTS
Rating
System
Description
Range
JIS
Japanese Industrial Standard:
(shown on a battery as a
combination of numbers and
letters.
from 26A17
to 245H52
EN (A)
European Norm
100 to 1200
DIN (A)
Deutsche Industrie-Norm
100 to 750
SAE (A)
European labeling of CCA
100 to 1200
IEC (A)
International Electrotechnical
Commission
100 to 750
