Operation
1)
It is recommended to disconnect and remove the battery from the vehicle and place on
a hard fl at surface. If the battery is to be tested on the vehicle, fi rst disconnect ALL
accessories and loads to avoid a wrong result.
2)
Check that the battery posts are clean (see above) and correct the electrolyte level of
batteries with fi ller caps.
3)
If not delivered with its battery already fi tted, insert a standard 9 Volt dry cell battery
into the TestMate Sport, ensuring good connections. This battery is normally supplied
with the tester but may not be in certain countries. NOTE: To avoid risk of damage to
the tester do not leave a discharged battery in it for any length of time. 9V
INTERNAL
BATTERY IS LOW
is displayed to warn of a discharged battery. Replace the battery
before using the tester again.
4)
Connect the black (negative) battery clip to the negative (or black) battery post, and the
red battery clip to the positive (or red) battery post.
IMPORTANT NOTE:
Each battery clip has a separate isolated plate on the inside
of its jaw. Both the isolated plate and the other side of the jaw must be in good
contact with the battery terminal to ensure a reliable test result.
5)
Once the connection to the battery is made, the
display will show BATTERY TESTER, then the
BATTERY VOLTS.
LANGUAGE CHANGE:
the default language is English. If you wish to select another
language (6 availbale), just press one of the
selection keys
. Confi rm your choice by
pressing the “ENTER” key. The selected language
becomes the new default language but can be changed again afterwards.
NOTE:
The battery voltage display is intended to indicate if the battery has suffi cient
charge prior to the test. During the test the battery voltage must remain above 12,4V for
a standard (STD) fi ller cap battery and 12,65V for an AGM /GEL MF battery at a
20°C/68°F ambient to give a GOOD > READY result.
Press “ENTER” key to continue.
6)
The display now asks you to select the battery type,
STD / FILLER CAP, or SEALED / AGM / GEL, or HI
PWR AGM / GEL. Press the
keys until the
correct battery type is displayed, e.g. “SEALED / AGM / GEL”, then press ENTER.
7)
The display will now ask you to “SELECT THE
PARAMETER” between:
DIN CCA (Cold Cranking Amps according to DIN,
see note below),
SAE CCA (Cold Cranking Amps according to SAE, see note below), and
AH (Storage Capacity in Ampère-hours).
Press the
keys to select the preferred parameter. Confi rm your choice by pressing
the “ENTER” key.
NOTE:
There are 2 main classifi cation systems for the rated Cold Cranking Amps (CCA)
of starter batteries, DIN Deutsche Industrie-Norm) and SAE (Society of Automotive
Engineers). The SAE standard is mostly used in North America and Asia. Japanese
battery manufacturers such as GS-Yuasa usually provide SAE CCA values. The DIN
standard is mainly used in Europe and by European battery manufacturers.
Confi rm according to which CCA standard the CCA of the battery under test is
stated!
It should be stated on the label on the battery, if not check the
manufacturer’s documentation.
BATTERY VOLTS
xx,xx V
SELECT THE
PARAMETER AH
BATTERY TYPE
SEALED/AGM/GEL
LANGUAGE; ENGLISH
SELECT
8)
The display will now ask you to “SET THE VALUE” of the rated CCA or Ah, depending
on your selection of parameter in the previous step.
If you selected Ah as the parameter, it is important to
enter the correct Amp-hour value between 2 and 35
Ah as this determines the resistive load value and
CCA parameters that will be used during the test. Refer to the battery listings on the
chart in the base of the protective holder to obtain the rated CCA or Ah for the most
popular battery models.
The display reverts to 2Ah if a capacity > 35Ah is entered. The test will start as soon as
you press ENTER to confi rm the CCA or Ah value you have set.
9)
TESTING is now displayed for a few seconds followed by both a text summary of the
result, the actual CCA, and % CHARGE. The possible result texts that can be displayed
are shown below. Once the test has been completed, the
keys can be used to
select % Cranking Amps (displayed as %CA) as an alternative to % Cold Cranking
Amps (%CCA) which is the default selection.
GOOD > READY
xxxCCA xxx% CHARGE
The battery capacity is suffi cient to adequately
crank the engine.
GOOD > RECHARGE
xxxCCA xxx% CHARGE
No fault was detected, but the voltage dropped
below the minimum levels during the test.
(Minimum charge levels: STD = 12,4V and
SEALED / GEL / AGM = 12,65V). Recharge and
then retest the battery.
GOOD > READY / GOOD > RECHARGE: additional information:
A fully charged battery displaying 80 to 99% CHARGE is serviceable, but is showing
signs of wear. The TestMate may continue to indicate GOOD > RECHARGE for a
worn but still serviceable battery, even after recharging.
IS BATTERY
CHARGED ? YES
The voltage is below the minimum required
charge level prior to the test. Press the
keys to select YES or NO as appropriate, then
press enter to confi rm, whereupon the test
result will be displayed.
RECHARGE > RETEST
xx,xx V xx,x %
This message is displayed if NO was toggled
and confi rmed after the message “IS BATTERY
CHARGED?” Recharge and retest the battery.
BAD > REPLACE
xx,xx V xx,x %
The internal resistance is lower than normal and
the voltage is below the minimum charge level,
indicating a shorted cell or internal damage.
Replace the battery.
BATTERY FLAT
RECHARGE > RETEST
The battery voltage was below 4V prior to
the test, indicating a deep discharged and/or
sulfated condition. Recharge with a BatteryMate
or OptiMate PRO charger before retesting the
battery.
10) Disconnect the tester’s red battery clip, then the black clip from the battery posts.
The tester will switch off automatically after a few seconds.
SET THE VALUE
xx AH
