Argus AA300 User manual

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PN: 400-2101 Rev.03-1106
Digital Battery Analyzer for 12V storage
batteries, cranking batteries, charging
systems and starting systems.
Analyseur numérique de batterie pour
batteries d’accumulateurs 12V, batteries
de démarrage, systèmes de charge et
systèmes de démarrage.
Digitales Batterieanalysegerät für
12V-Speicherbatterien, Starterbatterien,
Ladesysteme und Startsysteme.
Digitale accutester voor 12 Volt
verbruiksaccu’s, startaccu’s,
oplaadsystemen en startsystemen.
Analizador digital de baterías de
almacenamiento 12V, baterías de arranque
y sistemas de carga y arranque.
Tester digitale per accumulatori a 12V,
batterie di avviamento, sistemi di carica
ed avviamento.
User Manual for models
Manuel de l’utilisateur pour les modèles
Benutzerhandbuch für die Modelle
Gebruikershandleiding voor de volgende modellen
Manual del usuario para modelos
Manuale utente per i modelli
AA300, AA350, AA400, AA500P

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BATTERY SAFETY INFORMATION
Batteries can be very dangerous. Batteries
contain toxic and caustic chemicals, and
hopefully a large amount of energy. Batteries
may produce explosive gasses. Please observe
these basic safety guidelines when testing
batteries.
1. Remove metal jewelry from your fingers
and wrists before working with batteries.
2. Before touching a battery, inspect it visually
for any leaking or corrosion.
3. If testing a battery in a vehicle, beware of
adjacent hazards, such as moving fans and
belts. Organize analyzer, cables, and clamps
so they cannot interfere with any moving or
hot parts.
4. Inspect the analyzer cables for damaged
insulation before attaching the analyzer to
the battery.
5. Do not bring a spark or flame near a battery
when it is charging.
6. Clean terminals thoroughly before attaching
clamps.
7. To avoid causing a spark during testing,
maximize surface contact between clamp
and terminal by rocking the clamp on the
terminal to allow the clamp teeth to dig in.
AA SERIES TECHNICAL LIMITATIONS
The AA series models are designed to test
lead acid batteries of all constructions and
nearly any size with a nominal voltage of
12V. While the tester will not be harmed if
connected to batteries of other chemistries
(NiMh, LiIon, NiCad, etc.), the test results
will not be accurate.
READING THIS MANUAL
We hope you will read every word. We also
realize that time may not allow. If you are
pressed for time, please read at a minimum:
Battery Safety Information, Argus Analyzer
Tour, and the Quick Testing Guide.
To help make this manual more useful, we use
two icons to highlight particular points.
iimportant information about a test
technique or interpreting results
Jimportant actions you must take in the
testing process
ARGUS ANALYZER TOUR
Display
1 Graphical Display
2 Main Data Display
3 Alarms/prompts
4 Battery specification reference value
5 Overcharge/undercharge icon
6 Battery pass/fail icon
7 Alternator icon
8 ‘Start engine’ prompt
9 ‘Enter’ prompt
10 Rating standard
11 Battery type
12 Screen key
13 Fan display
14 Printer connected
15 Compensation mode (350, 400, 500P)
9 8 7 5 46
1
2
3
11
10
12 1
3
1514
Input keys
BrowseEnter/
select
AA300 AA350 / AA400 / AA500P
Browse BrowseEnter/
select

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Navigation
Test setup: Use the >or <buttons to select
values, and the button to confirm the
selected value.
Testing: When prompted, use the button to
initiate a test.
Viewing Results: Use the button to change
test result screens. Use the >or <buttons to
view different test results within a test screen.
ONE TIME SETUP
(AA500P only)
If the AA500P will be used with the optional
printer, please follow the one time setup
section below to set the printer language,
year, date and time. If a printer will not be
used, you may skip this section.
iThe AA500P must be connected to a
battery during setup.
iEnter the Setup mode at any time from the
‘SoC’ page.
iIf you make a mistake, simply enter the
setup mode again and enter the correct
values.
iThe printer does not need to be attached
to the AA500P to complete this set-up
process.
Setup steps
1. Change the display to show the ‘SoC’ page.
2. Once on the ‘SoC’ page, press and hold the
< button for 5 seconds. The unit will beep,
the display will clear and the first set up
screen will be displayed. ‘Prn’ will show in
the upper left corner of the screen.
3. At each setup page, change the correspond-
ing value using the > or < buttons, and set
the value by pressing the button.
4. When you press the (enter) button you will
move to the next setup screen. After the
last setup screen (Time) all setup values
will be stored and the AA500P will exit the
setup mode.
The setup screens are organized in the
following order. Each screen is identified at
the top left of the display
1. Print language (Prn)
2. Year (Yr)
3. Date (Dat)
4. Time (ti)
Printer language selection
The AATPR10 is capable of printing a test
report in 17 different languages. Unless the
language is changed using this setup process,
the printer output language will be ENGLISH.
1. When ‘Prn’ appears on the top left of the
display, use the > or < buttons to change
the value in the center of the display. Each
number represents a language selection as
shown in the table below.
2. Press the key to set the selected the
value.
Lang.
Code Language Lang.
Code Language
1 English 10 Hungarian
2 French 11 Polish
3 German 12 Turkish
4 Dutch 13 Danish
5 Spanish 14 Finnish
6 Portuguese 15 Russian
7 Italian 16 Japanese
8 Swedish 17 Chinese
9 Czech
Set Year, Date, and Time
The AA500P contains a clock, and each printed
test report will include a date and time of the
test. Properly setting the year, date and time
will ensure that each test report is printed with
the correct date and time.

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1. After selecting the printer language, the
display will show ‘Yr’ at the top left.
2. Use the > or < buttons to change the year
in the center of the display to the current
year, and press the button to set the
year and move to the Date (Dat) screen.
3. Use the > or < buttons to change the day.
Press the button to set the day. Use the
> or < buttons to change the month. Press
the button to set the month and move to
the Time (Ti) screen.
4. Use the > or < buttons to change the hour.
Press the button to set the hour. Use
the > or < buttons to change the minutes.
Press the button to set the minutes.
After pressing button you will exit from
setup mode and all values will be saved.
PERFORMING A BATTERY TEST
Connection
After following the safety guidelines, connect
the analyzer clamps to the battery terminals.
Be sure to connect the red wire to the positive
terminal and the black wire to the negative
terminal. Maximize surface contact between
clamp and terminal by rocking the clamp on the
terminal to allow the clamp teeth to dig in.
JAlways connect the analyzer terminals
directly to the lead of the battery terminals.
Connection to a remote post or to vehicle
ground will affect the test results. Both
jaws of each clamp must make contact with
the lead of the battery terminal.
JTurn off all connected loads or chargers
before starting a battery test.
iLoads or chargers connected to the battery
will not effect capacity testing, but will
influence the measurement of state of
charge and the results of the Cranking
Performance Test.
When the connection to the battery is made,
the analyzer will beep, the screen will become
active, and if the battery voltage is above 10V,
the display backlight will turn on.
To reset the analyzer for another test,
disconnect one clamp from the terminal and
reconnect.
Test Setup
The Battery LifeTest requires that some
information be entered into the analyzer before
a test is performed. Analyzer units that perform
these tests will prompt for this information
after the analyzer is connected to the battery.
Set Battery Type
Use the >or <buttons to change the battery
type that matches the battery you are testing.
A flashing box surrounding the standard shows
the value chosen. Press the button to
confirm the selection.
If you do not know the type of battery that
you are testing, refer to this table for more
information.
Type Description Characteristics or Clues
WET
or
MF
Wet, flooded,
low
maintenance,
or maintenance
free
Make this selection if
your battery has caps
for inspection of the
water level, is labeled as
‘maintenance free’, or
‘low maintenance’, or if
the battery has a ‘colored
eye’ for inspecting the
charge level. These are
the most common types
of batteries for starting
cars.
SLA,
Sprial,
VRLA
or
AGM
Valve regulated
lead acid,
spiral wound,
or Absorbed
Glass Matt
These batteries will likely
be specially labeled or
shaped. These batteries
are commonly used in
specialty automotive and
other applications.

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Set Battery Rating Standard
Use the >or <buttons to change the standard
that matches the standard used to specify the
battery. A flashing box surrounding the standard
shows the value chosen. Press the button to
confirm the selection.The analyzer will format
test results according to the standard selected.
The battery rating standard is often printed on
the battery or is indicated by the units used to
describe the size of the battery. Refer to the
table below for more information to help you
select the most appropriate standard.
Standard Units Description Primary Use
SAE CCA Cold Cranking
Amps
USA, Japan
Automotive
DIN A German
Industry Norm
Germany
Automotive
(older)
EN A European
Norm
Europe
Automotive
(newer)
IEC A Intl.
Electrochem.
Commission
Europe
(older)
Set Reference Rating Value
(AA350, AA400, AA500P)
The reference rating of the battery is the
Cold Cranking Amps rating of the battery as
determined by the manufacturer when the
battery was made.This value is generally
printed on the battery, for example ‘530
CCA’ or ‘EN300A’ depending upon the rating
standard used to rate the battery. The analyzer
will compare the reference value to the
measured value to understand how much
capability the battery has lost. This comparison
is used to determine ‘Battery Life’, discussed
later in this manual.
After selecting the rating standard, use the
>or <buttons to set the reference rating of
the battery. Hold the >or <button to quickly
change the value. Press the button to
confirm the value.The reference value will be
shown in the lower right of the display.
If you do not know the battery rating, or if you
do not wish to enter a reference rating value,
press the button to start the test procedure.
In this case, a reference value will not be
shown in the lower right of the display.
iIf you have entered an incorrect reference
value, or selected an incorrect rating
standard, ‘Battery Life’ results will be
incorrect.
TESTING
After selecting the last value in the test setup
process, the testing process begins.
Basic Diagnostic Test
The first test performed is the basic battery
diagnostic test. This test is performed and
the results are displayed automatically upon
completing test set up. The basic battery
diagnostic test screen can be identified by the
‘SoC’ in the upper left corner of the display.
1 State of Charge
2 Battery Voltage
3 Alarms /Prompts
1
2
3
The prompt will flash in the Alerts and
Prompts display. Pressing the button will
initiate the Battery Life Test and change the
display to the Battery Life screen.

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Basic Diagnostic Test Results
State of Charge
nvSoC indicates how full the battery is
presently. If SoC is less than 75%, charging
is recommended to improve subsequent
test results.
Low Battery
nIf the SoC is below 25%, the icon will
turn on. Battery life analysis, and pass/fail
results will not be displayed. The battery
must be charged and tested again.
Battery Voltage
nBattery voltage is the open circuit voltage
across the battery terminals.
Battery Defect
nIf a short circuit is detected in one or more
cells, the failed battery symbol will be turned
on, and the unit will beep three times.
Re-test the battery to confirm the condition.
If the result is confirmed, the battery should
be replaced. Charging the battery is NOT
recommended.
Battery Life Test
Immediately upon pressing the enter key on
the Basic Diagnostics screen, the Battery Life
Test is initiated, and the results are displayed.
The Battery Life screen can be identified by ‘BL’,
the abbreviation for Battery Life, in the upper left
corner of the display.
1 Battery Life
2 Battery Performance
3 Alarms /Prompts
1
2
3
1
2
3
AA400, AA500P
1 Battery Life
2 Battery Performance
3 Alarms /Prompts
1
2
3
1
2
3
AA300
The prompt will flash in the Alerts and
Prompts screen. Starting the engine will initiate
the ‘Cranking Performance’ test.
Battery Life Test Results
AA300:
The main data display shows the measured
performance of the battery in CCA or A, based
on the rating standard selected. The AA300
does not offer State of Charge or Temperature
correction, so a battery life value can not be
calculated automatically. If the battery being
tested is fully charged and near 20C degrees,
a battery life value can be manually calculated
using the formula found in the section
‘Interpreting Battery Life Test Results.’
AA350, AA400, AA500P:
The top of the display indicates remaining
battery life as a percentage. This is a
comparison of the measured performance of
the battery (adjusted for low state of charge
and temperature) to the manufacturer’s
reference value entered during the set-up.
The main data display shows the measured
performance of the battery (in CCA or A, based
on the rating standard selected. The value
displayed is corrected for state of charge and
temperature (‘SoC’ and ‘T’ are shown on right
side of display.)
By pressing the right browse button, you will
change the main data display to sequentially
show the following:

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nmeasured performance (CCA or A) with SoC
and T correction applied
nmeasured performance (CCA or A) without
SoC and T correction
nbattery internal resistance in milliohms
(AA500P only)
nbattery conductance in siemens (AA500P
only)
The recommendation prompts (warning,
pass, fail) are determined using the SoC and
T corrected performance value only.
Interpreting Battery Life Test Results
End of Life (AA350, AA400, AA500P)
nThe battery has reached ‘end of life’ when
its measured performance has dropped
to 75% of the manufacturers specified
reference value. When this occurs, the
Battery Life = 0%, and the replace battery
indicator will turn on and the unit will
beep three times. Immediate battery
replacement is advised.
iDepending upon the application, a battery
that has 0% battery life (based on the
manufacturers specification) may still have
enough capability to remain in service for a
period of time. For cranking batteries, the
subsequent ‘Cranking Performance Test’
will provide a more direct indication of a
battery’s ability to remain in service.
iBattery Life can be calculated using an
end of life value other than 75%. BL =
(Cm-(Cr*Cu%))/Cr*(1-Cu%). Where Cm =
measured value, Cr = reference value, Cu%
= target end of life value.
~Low Battery Life
(AA350, AA400, AA500P)
nIf Battery Life is between 0% and 50%,
the Low Battery Life indication, ~
(alternating pass / fail symbol) will turn on.
nIf the battery is used in an application
sensitive to downtime – the battery should
now be replaced proactively.
nIf the battery is not in a downtime
sensitive application, the battery can
remain in service, but should be tested
frequently. Replacing the battery soon is
recommended.
Good battery (AA350, AA400, AA500P)
nIf Battery Life is above 50%, the icon
will turn on. The battery can continue to
be used.
+ Good battery, charge before using
(AA350, AA400, AA500P)
nIf the Battery Life is above 50%, but the
State of Charge is below 75%, the icon
and the icon will turn on. The battery is
good and should be charged before using.
nA more accurate Battery Life result will be
determined if the battery is charged and
tested again.
nIf the battery has been recently charged
and the and icons are displayed, the
battery may not be able to accept a full
charge. Use the battery life value calculated
without SoC and T correction. Alternatively,
test the battery again while connected to a
charger.
Charge and Test Again
nIf the State of Charge was below 25%
at the start of the test a Battery Life
calculation is not performed, and a pass /
fail result will not be shown. The battery
must be charged and tested again.
iIf a reference value was not entered during
set up, Battery Life values will not appear
on the display, and Battery pass / fail results
will not be indicated.
iIf SoC is 25% or less, Battery Life values
will not appear on the display, and Pass /
Fail results will not be indicated.The battery
must be charged and tested again.

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Cranking Performance Test
(AA300, AA400, AA500P)
The Cranking Performance Test is the most
relevant and informative test for understanding
the performance of a starting battery, and
can be performed on batteries connected to
their starting load. If you are bench testing a
battery or testing a battery other than a starting
battery, ignore the Cranking PerformanceTest
and rely on the Battery Life Test results for
battery performance information.
1. Turn off all accessory loads before starting
the engine (lights, fans, radios, etc.)
2. Crank the engine when prompted by the
symbol flashing on the display.
The analyzer will automatically sense engine
starting and will capture cranking performance
data and display the cranking performance
results. The Cranking PerformanceTest screen
can be identified by ‘CH’, the abbreviation for
Cranking Health, in the upper left corner of the
display.
1 Cranking Health
2 Battery Voltage
3 Alarms /Prompts
1
2
3
AA400, AA500P
iFor accurate Cranking Health (CH) results,
it is not necessary that the engine actually
start. However, it is important that the
engine be turned over completely during
this test. If the engine does not fully start,
a complete alternator test is not possible.
Interpreting Cranking Performance
Test Results
nThe Cranking Health is the actual cranking
performance of the battery during that start
shown as a percentage (in the graphical
section of the display.) A result of 100%
Cranking Health is the starting performance
expected from a properly sized, fully
charged, new battery. A result of 0%
Cranking Health is a level of performance
that implies immanent starting failure.
nIf Cranking Health (not adjusted for
temperature) is below 40% during normal
temperatures (10° - 30°C), expect cranking
failure if the temperature becomes cold
(< 0°C.) Consider replacing battery now in
advance of failure.
nIf battery temperature is very low, for
example below -15°C, poor cranking
performance and CH (not adjusted for
temperature) are expected even for a
healthy battery. Replacing a battery may
not help in these conditions.
iCranking performance and CH results are
dramatically affected by temperature.
iCranking performance and CH results can
also be affected by a drained battery. If
SoC is below 75%, recharge the battery
and test again.
iCranking performance and CH results
will be lower the first time an engine is
started after a period of rest. Cold engine
and lubrication temperatures present the
highest starting load. A warm engine will be
easier to start and CH values will be higher.
Use the lower value to inform your replace
battery decision.
Crank Failure Immanent
nIf CH = 0%, the failed battery symbol
will be turned on and the analyzer will
beep three times. Immediate battery
replacement is advised.
iCharge and test again if there is a
temporary reason for poor starting
performance – such as accidental battery
discharge.

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~Weak Cranking Health
nIf CH is between 50% and 0%, the ‘Weak
Cranking Health’ indication, ~
(alternating pass / fail symbol) will turn on.
nIf the battery is used in an application
sensitive to downtime – the battery should
proactively be replaced now.
nIf the battery is not in a downtime
sensitive application, the battery can
remain in service, but should be tested
frequently. Replacing the battery soon is
recommended.
Good battery, Continue to use
nIf Cranking Health is above 50%, the
icon will turn on. The battery can continue to
be used.
Alternator working,
voltage and ripple OK
nAfter starting the engine, if the alternator
is operating at the correct voltage and the
diode ripple is within limits, the icon will
turn on.
nAlternator output voltage is shown in the
main data display.
Alternator not working
nIf the alternator is not producing adequate
voltage after cranking the engine, the
alternator failure indicator is turned on.
nIf the alternator is producing excessive
diode ripple after cranking the engine, the
alternator failure indicator is turned on.
nAlternator output voltage is shown in the
main data display
iOn some vehicles, the alternator output is
managed by a control system. The control
system may not activate immediately after
engine start. If alternator output is not
apparent after engine start, turn on some
accessory loads (air conditioning, cabin
fan, headlights) to activate the alternator
controller, and monitor the alternator icon.
Alternator Overcharge
nIf the alternator output is above 15V, the
overcharge indicator will turn on.The
voltage regulator in the alternator should be
tested. Chronic overcharge of the battery
can cause premature battery failure.
REVIEWING RESULTS
All test results may be reviewed (or printed,
AA500P only) until the analyzer is disconnected
from the battery. Use the ‘enter’ button to
move from one test screen to another. Use
the ‘browse’ buttons to view different results
within a test screen.
To print a test report (AA500P with connected
printer only) change to the ‘SoC’ screen and
press the >button.
Each test is distinct and analyzes a different
aspect of the battery. Results are not shared
from one test to another. It is not uncommon
for one test to indicate a battery failure and
another test to pass the battery. Your decision
to replace a battery should be based on how
the battery is used.
When testing starting batteries, the
combination of Cranking Health and Battery
Life test results can be used to help identify
other battery and system problems. See the
table on the following page.

BATTERY LIFE TEST RESULTS (BL)
0% ~ 1 – 50% 51 – 100%
CRANKING HEALTH TEST RESULTS (CH) (AA300, AA400, AA500P)
0%
Replace Battery Now 1. Check Correct Rating
Entered in tester and retest
2. Check/repair Starting
System and retest
3. Check Battery Size
(too small?)
4. Replace Battery Now with
appropriate size battery
1. Check Correct Rating Entered
in tester and retest
2. Check/repair Starting System
and retest
3. Check Battery Size
(too small?)
4. Replace Battery Now with
appropriate size battery
~ 1 – 50%
1. Check Correct Rating
Entered in tester and retest
2. Check battery size
(too large?)
3. Replace Battery Now with
appropriate size battery
Replace Battery Soon 1. Check Correct Rating Entered
in tester and retest
2. Check/repair Starting System
and retest
3. Check Battery Size
(too small?)
4. Replace Battery Now with
appropriate size battery
51 – 100%
1. Check Correct Rating
Entered in tester and retest
2. Check battery size
(too large?)
3. Replace Battery Now with
appropriate size battery
1. Check Correct Rating
Entered in tester and retest
2. Check battery size
(too large?)
3. Replace Battery Now with
appropriate size battery
Battery OK
For more information on battery testing
methods and technologies, see the Argus
Analyzers “Guide to Battery Testing”.
http://www.argusanalyzers.com/images/
BatteryTestingHandbook.pdf
SERVICE
(AA500P only)
The AA500P contains a small battery to run
the internal date and time clock. This internal
battery is designed to have a service life of 4
to 5 years. When this battery becomes low, a
icon will appear on the screen whenever
the display is active. The battery should be
replaced with a new battery. The battery is
type: CR-2032 and is commonly available.
To replace the internal battery, follow this
procedure.
1. Ensure the AA500P is disconnected from
any external battery.
2. Remove the 4 screws on the back of the
AA500P.The screws are located under the
rubber feet.
3. Carefully separate the back cover from the
AA500P.
4. Using a small pointed object, remove the
coin battery from the holder and install the
new battery in the same orientation, plus
side facing up.
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5. Replace the back cover and re-install
the 4 screws (do not over tighten) and
rubber feet.
The internal date and clock must be re-set after
replacing the battery. Please see the ‘One-Time
Setup’ section at the beginning of this manual.
TROUBLESHOOTING
Problem:
The analyzer doesn’t turn on when connected
to a battery
Cause:
nThe analyzer clamps are connected to the
incorrect poles of the battery.
nBattery voltage is below 6V. If battery
voltage is below 6V, the analyzer will not
turn on. Charge battery and retest.
Problem:
The analyzer does not provide a similar result
when a test is repeated.
Cause:
nThe terminals are not clean or the clamps
are not making secure contact with the
battery terminals. Reconnect clamps.
Problem:
The analyzer indicates a failed battery after the
capacity test, but a passed battery after the
cranking test.
Cause:
nA wrong value was entered as the
reference value for the capacity test.
nThe battery capacity has dropped below the
manufacturer’s specification, but still has
enough power to start the particular engine.
nThe battery is larger than necessary for the
starting load.
Problem:
The analyzer indicates a passed battery after
the capacity test, but a failed battery after the
cranking test.
Cause:
nA wrong value was entered as the
reference value for the capacity test.
nThe battery is too small for the starting
application.
If you have other troubleshooting questions,
please visit the support section of our web site.
http://www.argusanalyzers.com/support/index.htm

QUICK TESTING GUIDE:
AA300, AA350, AA400, AA500P
Safety
Inspect the battery for damage or leaks. Remove watches,
rings, metal bracelets. Clean terminals. Keep tools, cables and
clamps away from moving engine parts.
Connect the Analyzer
1. If possible, charge battery before testing.
2. Always connect the analyzer directly to the battery posts.
3. Connect red clamp to “+” terminal, and black clamp to “-“
terminal. Rock clamps to maximize contact.
Setup
1. Set the battery type: Use the browse button(s) to change
values. Use to select.
2. Set rating standard: Use the browse button(s) to change
values. Use to select.
3. Enter rated value from battery label (350, 400, 500P only): Use
the browse button(s) to change values. Use to select.
Test the Battery
Follow prompts on screen to initiate tests. (300, 400, 500P only)
= enter/select
= start engine
Navigating
nUse to change test screens.
nUse the >or <to display test results
within a test screen.
EN
PN: 400-2000 Rev.03-1106
For more detailed operating instructions and user information, consult the full users
manual provide with each analyzer, or download one at www.argusanalyzers.com/support
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INTERPRETING TEST RESULTS
Good battery – continue to use
+ Good battery – charge then use
~Weak battery – replace soon
Bad battery – replace now
Charge and test again
Alternator working – voltage and ripple OK
Alternator not working – see full user manual
Alternator overcharge – check voltage regulator
When testing starting batteries, the combination of CH and
BL results help to identify other battery and system problems.
See table below.
Battery Life Test Results (BL)
~
Cranking Health Test Results (CH)
Replace
Battery Now Replace Battery Now Replace Battery Now
~
Replace
Battery Now Replace Battery Soon Replace Battery Soon
Replace
Battery Now Replace Battery Soon Battery OK
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EN
The AA500P allows the user to enter up to
three lines of text to be printed at the top of
each test report. After pressing the key in
the Time set up screen (see page 4 of the User
Manual), you may set up the test report head-
line text using a simple Roman character set.
To program the headline text at any time, enter
the Setup mode. Advance through the set-up
of: printer language, year, date, and time using
the key. After completing the time setup,
‘A1’ is displayed in the top left of the screen.
You may now enter the characters for the first
line of text.
Use the planning sheet provided to correctly
code each character. Write the desired
characters in the top row for each line of text,
and using the character table, write the code
number below each character (A).
The line of text, character position and chosen
character code are shown on the display (B).
To enter the text, use the following steps:
1. Use the <and >keys to choose the
character code for the first character
position.
2. Press the key to select the character
code and advance to the next character
position.
3. Repeat steps 1 and 2 until the desired text
for the line is complete.
4. Enter character code ‘00’ at any time
to advance to the next text line. Filling
a line completely (20 characters in line
A1; 30 characters in lines A2 and A3) will
automatically advance the input display to
the next line.
5. Repeat steps 1 through 4 until all text lines
are completed.
Enter character code ‘00’ on line A3 to save all
values and return to normal mode.
POSITION
«
00 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16
Character
Code #
Line A1
Line A2
NEXT LINE A B C D E F G H I J K L M
00 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13
Character
Code #
Character Code Table
SPACE PERIOD DASH 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39
Character
Code #
03 09 20 25 27 01 21 20 15 13 15 20 09 22 05 00
Example B: The line of text, character position and
chosen character code are shown on the display.
EN
Line number
Character Position Character Code
POSITION
«
00 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10
Character
Code #
Line A1
Line A2
Example A: Write the desired characters in the top
row for each line of text, and using the character
table, write the code number below each character
SETTING THE TEST REPORT HEADLINE TEXT
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POSITION
« 00 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29
Character Code #
Line A1
Line A1 Maximum 20 Characters
POSITION
« 00 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29
Character Code #
Line A2
POSITION
« 00 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29
Character Code #
Line A3
NEXT LINE A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z
00 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26
Character Code #
Character Code Table
SPACE PERIOD DASH 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 DELETE LINE
27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40
Character Code #
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FR
Après avoir pressé « » dans l’écran de réglage
de l’Heure (voir page 4 du manuel d’utilisation),
vous pouvez choisir le titre du rapport de test.
Le AA500P permet en effet à l’utilisateur de saisir
trois lignes de texte maximum à imprimer au
début de chaque rapport de test.
Entrez dans le mode Setup pour programmer
le texte. Naviguez dans le menu : langage
d’impression, année, date, et heure en utilisant
la touche « ». Une fois le réglage de l’heure
effectué, « A1 » s’affiche en haut à gauche de
l’écran. Vous pouvez saisir les caractères de la
première ligne de texte.
Utilisez la feuille de planification située de l’autre
côté pour encoder chaque caractère. Saisissez
les caractères voulus dans la ligne supérieure de
chaque ligne de texte puis, à l’aide du tableau des
caractères, saisissez le numéro de code qui se
trouve sous chaque caractère (A).
Ligne de texte, position du caractère et code du
caractère choisis s’affichent à l’écran (B).
Pour saisir le texte, suivez les instructions
suivantes :
1. Utilisez les boutons <et >pour choisir le code
du caractère en première position.
2. Appuyez sur « » pour confirmer le code du
caractère puis avancez à la position suivante.
3. Répétez les étapes 1 et 2 jusqu’à ce que la
ligne désirée soit complète.
4. Saisissez le code « 00 » pour passer à la ligne
suivante. Si vous remplissez entièrement
les lignes (20 caractères sur la ligne A1, 30
caractères sur les lignes A2 et A3), vous
avancez directement à la ligne suivante.
5. Répétez les étapes 1 à 4 jusqu’à ce que toutes
les lignes soient complètes.
Saisissez le code « 00 » sur la ligne A3 pour
sauvegarder les données et revenir en mode
normal.
POSITION
«
00 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16
Caractère
Code #
Ligne A1
Ligne A2
Ligne suivante A B C D E F G H I J K L M
00 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13
Caractère
Code #
Tableau des codes caractères
Espace Point Tiret 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39
Caractère
Code #
03 09 20 25 27 01 21 20 15 13 15 20 09 22 05 00
Exemple B : Ligne de texte, position du caractère et
code du caractère choisis s’affichent à l’écran.
FR
Numéro de ligne
Position caractère Code caractère
POSITION
«
00 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10
Caractère
Code #
Ligne A1
Ligne A2
Exemple A : Saisissez les caractères voulus dans la
ligne supérieure de chaque ligne de texte puis, à l’aide
du tableau des caractères, saisissez le numéro de
code qui se trouve sous chaque caractère.
RÉGLER LE TITRE DU RAPPORT DE TEST
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POSITION
« 00 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29
Caractère Code #
Ligne A1
Ligne A1 20 caractères maximum
POSITION
« 00 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29
Caractère Code #
Ligne A2
POSITION
« 00 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29
Caractère Code #
Ligne A3
Ligne suivante A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z
00 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26
Caractère Code #
Tableau des codes caractères
Espace Point Tiret 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Effacer ligne
27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40
Caractère Code #
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DE
5. Wiederholen Sie die Schritte 1 bis 4 bis Ihr
kompletter Text eingegeben ist.
Wenn Sie in der letzten Zeile (A3) am Ende den Code
„00“ eingeben, speichern Sie den kompletten Text
und kehren in das normale Menü zurück.
Bei dem Batterietester AA500P gibt es die
Möglichkeit, einen individuellen Kundentext mit
maximal 3 Zeilen zu programmieren, der oben
bei jedem Testausdruck ausgedruckt wird. Die
Eingabe des Textes erfolgt mit der „ “-Taste
im Zeiteinstellungsfenster (siehe Seite 4 der
Betriebsanleitung).
Um den Kundentext zu programmieren bitte
durch das gesamte Setup gehen (Sprachauswahl,
Jahreszahl, Datum und Zeit) und nach der
Zeiteingabe „ “ drücken. Es erscheint oben links
im Display „A1“. Nun kann man beginnen, die
Buchstaben der ersten Zeile des Kundentextes zu
programmieren.
Benutzen Sie das Formblatt auf der Rückseite
um Ihren Text festzulegen. Schreiben Sie die
gewünschten Buchstaben des Textes mit der
Codenummer an die gewünschte Position. Obere
Reihe der Buchstabe des Textes, untere Reihe der
Code des gewünschten Buchstabens. Unten auf
der Seite sind die entsprechenden Codierungen
der Buchstaben und Textzeichen aufgeführt. (siehe
Beispielskizze A).
Die Textzeile, die Zeichenposition und der gewählte
Zeichencode werden auf der Anzeige angezeigt
(siehe Beispielskizze B).
Um den ausgewählten Text zu programmieren,
gehen Sie folgendermaßen vor:
1. Benutzen Sie die Pfeiltasten < und >, um den
Code für den gewünschten Buchstaben für die
erste Position festzulegen.
2. Drücken Sie die „Enter-Taste, um den Code
auszuwählen und zur nächsten Zeichenposition
zu gehen.
3. Wiederholen Sie die Schritte 1 und 2 bis Ihr
Text für die erste Zeile komplett ist.
4. Geben Sie den Code „00“ ein wenn Sie in
die nächste Zeile wechseln wollen. (dies
ist jederzeit möglich). Wenn eine Zeile ganz
mit Zeichen gefüllt list (20 Zeichen Zeile
A1, 30 Zeichen Zeile A2 und A3), gehen Sie
automatisch zur nächsten Zeile).
POSITION
«
00 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16
Zeichen
Code #
Zeile A1
Zeile A2
Nächste Zeile A B C D E F G H I J K L M
00 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13
Zeichen
Code #
Zeichencodetabelle
Leerzeile Punkt Strich 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39
Zeichen
Code #
03 09 20 25 27 01 21 20 15 13 15 20 09 22 05 00
Beispiel B: Die Textzeile, die Zeichenposition und der
gewählte Zeichencode werden auf der Anzeige angezeigt.
5
DE
Zeilennummer
Zeichenposition Zeichencode
POSITION
«
00 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10
Zeichen
Code #
Zeile A1
Zeile A2
Beispiel A: Schreiben Sie die gewünschten Buchstaben
des Textes mit der Codenummer an die gewünschte
Position. Obere Reihe der Buchstabe des Textes, untere
Reihe der Code des gewünschten Buchstabens.
PROGRAMMIERUNG DES KUNDENTEXTES AUF DEM TESTAUSDRUCK
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POSITION
« 00 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29
Zeichen Code #
Zeile A1
Line A1 Maximal 20 Zeichen
POSITION
« 00 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29
Zeichen Code #
Zeile A2
POSITION
« 00 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29
Zeichen Code #
Zeile A3
Nächste Zeile A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z
00 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26
Zeichen Code #
Zeichencodetabelle
Leerzeile Punkt Strich 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Zeile löschen 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40
Zeichen Code #
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NL
Nadat u op hebt gedrukt in het
instellingenscherm Tijd (zie pagina 4 van de
gebruikershandleiding) kunt u de koptekst van
het testrapport instellen met behulp van een
eenvoudige tekenset. Met de AA500P kan de
gebruiker drie tekstregels invoeren die boven elk
testrapport worden afgedrukt.
Om de koptekst te programmeren, moet u
de instellingsmodus activeren. Door op de
knop te drukken, wisselt u tussen de
instellingsschermen voor printertaal, jaar, datum
en tijd. Na het instellen van de tijd wordt ‘A1’
weergegeven linksboven op het scherm. U kunt
nu de tekens voor de eerste tekstregel invoeren.
Gebruik het formulier op volgende pagina om
van ieder teken de juiste code te noteren. Schrijf
de gewenste tekens op de bovenste rij voor
elke tekstregel en noteer met behulp van de
tekentabel het corresponderende codecijfer
onder elk teken (A).
De tekstregel, de tekenpositie en de gekozen
tekencode worden weergegeven op het
scherm (B).
Volg de onderstaande stappen om de tekst in
te voeren:
1. Gebruik de knoppen <en >om de tekencode
te selecteren voor de eerste tekenpositie.
2. Druk op om de tekencode te selecteren
en naar de volgende tekenpositie te gaan.
3. Herhaal stap 1 en 2 tot de gewenste tekst
voor de regel compleet is.
4. Voer tekencode ‘00’ in om naar de volgende
tekstregel te gaan. Wanneer u de regels
volledig met tekens vult (20 tekens op regel
A1, 30 tekens op regel A2 en A3), gaat u
automatisch naar de volgende regel.
5. Herhaal stap 1 t/m 4 tot op alle tekstregels
de gewenste tekst is ingevoerd.
Voer tekencode ‘00’ in op regel A3 om alle
waarden op te slaan en terug te keren naar de
normale modus.
POSITIE
«
00 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16
Teken
Codecijfer
Regel A1
Regel A2
Volgende regelA B C D E F G H I J K L M
00 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13
Teken
Codecijfer
Tabel met tekencodes
Spatie Punt Streepje 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39
Teken
Codecijfer
03 09 20 25 27 01 21 20 15 13 15 20 09 22 05 00
Voorbeeld B: De tekstregel, de tekenpositie en
de gekozen tekencode worden weergegeven op
het scherm.
NL
Regelnummer
Tekenpositie Tekencode
POSITIE
«
00 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10
Teken
Codecijfer
Regel A1
Regel A2
Voorbeeld A: Schrijf de gewenste tekens op de
bovenste rij voor elke tekstregel en noteer met behulp
van de tekentabel het codecijfer onder elk teken.
DE KOPTEKST VAN HET TESTRAPPORT INSTELLEN
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