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TBP 100
EN
Translation of the original instructions
TBP 100
CONNECTING THE BATTERY TESTER
1- Make sure that the area is well ventilated before performing a test.
2- Tester for 6 V and 12 V batteries.
3- Before running a test on the battery, ensure that the ignition and the consumers are switched off. Close all doors
and the boot.
4- Make sure that the battery connections are clean. If necessary, clean them with a wire brush.
Any presence of oxidation between the tester terminals and the battery connectors or between the battery
connectors and the battery terminals reduces the effectiveness of the tester.
5- Connect the negative (black) terminal to the negative terminal of the battery. Connect the positive terminal (red) to
the positive terminal of the battery.
BATTERY TEST - Reaction of the tester after 10 seconds of charging
CHARGING TEST
BATTERY STATUS
Batterie OK (green line)
The battery is operational.
Low or defective battery (yellow line)
The battery is either defective or discharged. Recharge the
battery to maximum and test again. If the result is the same,
replace the battery
Low battery or battery to be replaced (red line)
A problem at the cell level is observed (short circuit.....). Replace
the battery. Or the battery is nearing the end of its life. Replace
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ment required.
START TEST
1. Make sure all vehicle consumers are switched off (lights, air conditioning, radio etc.).
2. Start the engine, one of these two results is displayed:
Examples
Analysis
The indicator displays a voltage below 9.6 V
The starting voltage is not correct. The battery must be replaced.
The indicator shows a voltage higher than 9.6 V
The starting voltage is normal.
ALTERNATOR TEST
1. Make sure that all vehicle consumers are switched off (lights, air conditioning, radio etc.).
2. Start the engine.
3. Run the engine between 1200 and 1500 rpm.
4. Read the result :
Results displayed
Examples
Analysis
The indicator is beyond
the OK zone
High starting voltage when the test is
performed with the engine at idle
Check that the connections are good. If eve
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rything is properly connected, replace the
alternator.
Green line «OK»
Normal starting voltage when the test
is performed with the engine at idle
No problem detected. Normal operation of the
alternator.
Red line «BAD»
Low starting voltage when the test is
performed with the engine at idle
The alternator does not provide enough power to
the battery. Check the alternator belts, and make
sure the alternator is running when the engine is
running. If the belts slip or are broken, replace
them and re-test. Check the connection between
the alternator and the battery. If the connection
is bad, clean or replace the cable and re-test. If
the alternator belts and connection are in good
condition, replace the alternator.
