Associated 12-1012 User manual

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Battery Electrical System Analyzer
Model: 12-1012
User’s Manual
Version 13.08

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Table of Contents
1.0 Introduction------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1.1 The Product-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------3
1.2 Specifications----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------4
2.0 Safety Measures-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
2.1 Safety Precautions---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------5
2.2 Other Precautions----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------7
3.0 Working with Batteries-------------------------------------------------------------------------- 8
4.0 The Battery Electrical System Analyser------------------------------------------------------
4.1 MODEL 12-1012------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------10
4.2 Keypad Functions-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 10
4.3 Functions of Individual Key-------------------------------------------------------------------------------11
5.0 HELP Key----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 12
6.0 Battery Test-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
6.1 Start Testing ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------14
7.0 Battery Rating Charts-----------------------------------------------------------------------------
7.1 Japanese Industrial Standards (JIS#) Rating Chart-----------------------------------------------24
7.2 DIN & EN Standards Rating Charts---------------------------------------------------------------------26
7.3 YUASA Battery Rating Chart -----------------------------------------------------------------------------28
7.4 Rough CCA Guide------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 28
8.0 Grounding Test -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
8.1 Start Testing----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------29
9.0 Starter Test -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 34
9.1 Begin Testing---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------35
10.0 Alternator Test---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 38
10.1 Start Testing----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------39
No load testing at 3,000 RPM-----------------------------------------------------------------------------39
Testing with load at 2,000 RPM---------------------------------------------------------------------------42
11.0 View Last Test Results----------------------------------------------------------------------- 45
12.0 Setting Up the PC ready for MODEL 12-1012------------------------------------------ 47
12.1 Installing Driver------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------47
12.2 Printing Results from normal printer ------------------------------------------------------------------50
12.3 Saving results--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------50
13.0 Warranty Information----------------------------------------------------------------------------
13.1 Limited Warranty----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------51
13.2 Limitations of Warranty-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------52

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1.0 - Introduction
1.1-The Product:
As we all know battery plays a very important role in a vehicle by providing
power to all the electrical components and also the initial power to get the
engine started. Once the engine runs, the alternator will take over and at the
same time it charges the battery. In order these power systems to perform
efficiently at all times, they need to be checked regularly during service and
maintenance of the vehicle.
For quick and convenient way of checking the condition of these power
systems, this Battery Electrical System Analyzer is designed to perform the
following tasks:
1. Battery Test:
Analyzes the battery condition using microprocessor controlled
testing methods without the need of fully charging it before test.
The unit consumes very little current during testing hence the test
can be repeated numerous times without worry of draining the
battery and its results are highly accurate.
Extremely safe as it does not create any sparks during clamp on and
it takes less than 8 seconds to obtain the full analyzed results of
tested battery.
2. Grounding Test:
Analyzes the condition of the electrical return circuit contact
resistance which was connected to the engine or chassis body from
the battery terminal with results and recommendations display after
test.

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3. Starter Test:
Checks the cranking effectiveness of the battery to predict when the
battery will fail to crank a vehicle basing on voltage profiles with
results and recommendations display.
4. Alternator Test:
This test checks the alternator charging condition during load at
2,000 RPM and without load at 3,000 RPM with results and
recommendations display after each test.
This Analyzer is maintenance free and does not require internal batteries.
It powers up when connected to the battery posts during testing or through an
external 12 Volts DC source for later review of the test results.
The operation is fast and simple. When hooked up to the battery posts, the
displayed instructions on the screen will lead you through and a warning tone
to caution you to perform the correct steps. In event that you need assistance,
there is a key. It will display information about each function when selected.
Its result is consistent and repeatable and can be performed numerous times
without heating up the unit. It is very safe as it does not create any sparks
when connected to the battery terminals during testing on the vehicle.
After the test, the results will be stored in its memory and can be reviewed
again later and it is equipped with an USB port to be connected to the PC to
store the results or have it printed out from normal computer printer.
1.2 Specifications:
Operating Voltage: 9V ~ 15V DC (max)
Analyzing Capacity (Amps): CCA: 100 ~ 1700 EN: 100 ~ 1700
IEC: 100 ~ 1000 DIN: 100 ~ 1000
JIS#: 100 ~ 1700
Battery analyzing time: Less than 8 seconds.
DC Volts Accuracy: ± 2% Reading
Working Temperature: 0ºC (32°F) ~ 50ºC (122°F).
Working Humidity: 10% ~ 80 %
Dimensions: 181 x 110 x 90 mm

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2.0 Safety Measures:
For safety reasons, read this manual thoroughly before operating the Tool.
Always refer to and follow the safety instructions and testing procedures
provided by the car or equipment manufacturer. The safety messages
presented below and throughout this user’s manual are reminders to the
operator to exercise extreme care when using this test instrument.
2.1 Safety Precautions:
When the engine is running, it produces carbon
monoxide, a toxic and poisonous gas. Always operate
the vehicle in a well ventilated area. Do not breathe
exhaust gases – they are hazardous that can lead to
death.
To protect your eyes from propellant object such as
caustic liquids, always wear safety eye protection.
Fuel and battery vapors are highly flammable.
DO NOT SMOKE NEAR THE VEHICLE DURING TESTING.
When engine is running, many parts (such as pulleys,
coolant fan, belts, etc) turn at high speed. To avoid
serious injury, always be alert and keep a safe distance
from these parts.
Before starting the engine for testing or trouble
shooting, always make sure the parking brakes is firmly
engaged. Put the transmission in Park (automatic
transmission) and Neutral (manual transmission).
Always block the drive wheels.
Never leave vehicle unattended while testing.

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Never lay tools on vehicle battery. You may short the
terminals together causing harm to yourself, the tools or
the battery.
Engine parts become very hot when engine is running.
To prevent severe burns, avoid contact with hot engine
parts.
Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry while working on
engine. Loose clothing can get caught in fan, pulleys,
belts, etc. Jewelry can conduct current and can cause
severe burns if comes in contact between power source
and ground.
When the engine is running, be cautious when working
around the ignition coil, distributor cap, ignition wires
and spark plugs. They are HIGH VOLTAGE components
that can cause electrical Shock.
Always keep a fire extinguisher readily available and
easily accessible in the workshop.

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2.2 Other Precautions:
•This battery analyzer is meant for testing of 12 Volts batteries only.
•Its operating voltage is from 9V ~ 15V DC and should not be tested on
24V directly. It will cause damage the unit. For 12V x 2 batteries (in
series or parallel), disconnect the connections and test them
individually.
•Battery that has just been charged by the charger contains surface
charge and it should be discharged by turning ON the Head lights for
3~5 minutes before testing.
•Always attached the analyzer clips on the lead side of the battery
terminal posts during testing so that it has a good contact. This will
provide better and accurate results.
•Do not attach the analyzer clips directly onto the steel bolt that tightened
to the battery terminal posts; this may give inaccurate readings or
inconsistent results. (Note: This also applies to all other battery testing
methods.)
•If the battery terminal posts were oxidized or badly corroded and the
connections were bad, the analyzer will prompt you to check the
connections. In this case, clean the terminal posts and performs testing
directly on the terminal posts it-self.
•During testing on the battery whist it is still in the car, make sure the
engine is OFF.
•Do not store the analyzer near high humidity or temperature area.
Exposing to extreme temperatures will cause damage to the unit.

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3.0 Working with Batteries
Lead-acid batteries contain a sulfuric acid electrolyte, which is a highly
corrosive poison and will produce gasses when recharged and explode if
ignited. It can hurt you badly.
When working with batteries, make sure you have plenty of ventilation, remove
your hand jewelry, watch and wear protective eyewear (safety glasses),
clothing, and exercise caution.
Do not allow battery electrolyte to mix with salt water. Even small quantities of
this combination will produce chlorine gas that can KILL you!
Whenever possible, please follow the manufacturer's instructions for testing,
jumping, installing, charging and equalizing batteries.
Never disconnect a battery cable from a vehicle with the engine
running because the battery acts like a filter for the electrical
system.
Unfiltered [pulsating DC] electricity can damage expensive
electronic components, e.g., emissions computer, radio,
charging system, etc.
Turn off all electrical switches and components; turn off the
ignition before disconnecting the battery.
For non-sealed batteries, check the electrolyte level. Make sure it
is covering the plates, and it is not frozen before starting to
recharge (especially during winters).
Do not add distilled water if the electrolyte is covering the top of
the plates because during the recharging process, it will warm
and expand. After recharging has been completed, recheck the
level.

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Reinstall the vent caps BEFORE recharging, recharge ONLY in
well-ventilated areas, and wear protective eye ware (safety
goggle).
Do NOT smoke or cause sparks or flames while the battery is
being recharged because batteries give off explosive gasses.
If your battery is an AGM or a sealed flooded type, do NOT
recharge with current ABOVE 12% of the battery's RC rating (or
20% of the ampere-hour rating).
Gel cells should be charged over a 20-hour period and never
over the manufacturer's recommended level or over 14.1 VDC.
Follow the battery and charger manufacturer's procedures for
connecting and disconnecting cables and other steps to minimize
the possibility of an explosion or incorrectly charging the battery.
You should turn the charger OFF before connecting or
disconnecting cables to a battery.
Do not wiggle the cable clamps while the battery is recharging,
because a spark might occur, and this could cause an
explosion. Good ventilation or a fan is recommended to disperse
the gasses created by the recharging process.
If a battery becomes hot, over 110°F (43.3°C), o r violent
gassing or spewing of electrolyte occurs, turn the charger off
temporarily or reduce the charging rate.
When charging the battery in the car with an external MANUAL
charger, make sure that it will not damage the vehicle's electrical
system or components with high voltages.
Even if this is a remote possibility, it is best to disconnect the
vehicle's battery cables from the battery BEFORE connecting the
charger.

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4.0 - The Battery Electrical System Analyzer
4.1 – MODEL 12-1012
4.2 - Keypad Functions:
Figure 1
Figure 2
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Red Clamp to
battery positive
( + ) post.
USB port for
connection
to PC.
Black Clamp to
battery negative
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4.3 - Functions of Individual key:
1. Use this key to scroll up to the next item OR when it is in
the keying-in Battery Ratings values mode, press this key
once will increase the value by step of 5 units.
2. Use this key to shift the selection tab to the right item OR
when it is in the keying-in Battery Ratings values mode,
press this key once will increase the value by step of 100
units.
3. Use this key to scroll down to the next item OR when it is in
the keying-in Battery Ratings values mode, press this key
once will decrease the value by step of 5 units.
4. Use this key to shift the selection tab to the left item OR
when it is in the keying-in Battery Ratings values mode,
press this key once will decrease the value by step of 100
units.
5. Press this key will get into the selected function or proceed
to the next step.
6. To EXIT the function, press this key once will return back to
the previous screen.
7. This is the HELP key. Press this key will enter into the help menu
and it will explain the functions of the item you have selected in
detail.
8. Press this key when the Analyzer has connected to the computer
to activate the communication which allows data retrieving and
printing of the Last Tested Results.

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How to operate 
Results
Voltage
CCA
Results
Voltage
CCA
Life
5.0 – Help Key
This selection helps you to familiarize with the usage of the MODEL 12-1012 as well
as explaining the various test functions and its results. To get into this function, just
press key at any one of the functions displayed on the menu screens as
shown below (Fig.3 and Fig 4):
EXIT
For Example:
If help is needed on “Battery Test”, then press key on this item and the
display will change to as shown (Fig 5).
Pressing the key will scroll down to the next item “Results” (Fig 6) and so
forth until it reaches “Life”.
To see the help text, press key again on the selected item and it will display
on the screen.
If you need to quit, just press key will go back to the main menu (Fig. 4)
Figure 3
Figure 5
Figure 6
Figure 4
Select Test

New: ClearMemory
Continue Test...
LastTest Results
Battery Test 
rounding Test
Starter Test
Alternator Test

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Operation:Engine
Must be OFF.
Locate battery.
Clamp Tester.
Clips to Battery [+]
and [-]posts
Check battery
Rating [CCA,EN
DIN,JIS# & IEC]
and key the
value into the
Tester
Let say if you need help on “How to operate”, press key in this selection
will get into the display as shown below:
Press key will scroll down to the next page to continue reading the text
(Fig. 8 and Fig 9) below.
If you wish to continue help on rest of the item like “Results, Voltage, CCA, Life”,
press key anytime will go back to the main menus (Fig. 5).
Here just select the item you want with key and then press key will
enter into the display screen with the explanation text.
To exit press key twice will go back to the main menu for you to begin testing.
(Fig.4)
Figure 7
Figure 8 Figure 9

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6.0 - Battery Test
6.1 – Start Testing
Performing Battery Test whilst it is still in the car:
Vehicle that was running has to have its engine OFF first and then switch ON
the headlights for 30 seconds to remove the surface charge. After the
headlights had switched OFF, let the battery rest for at least 1 minute to
recover before testing commences.
The car engine and all other accessory loads must be OFF during test in order
to have accurate results. When attaching the analyzer clips, make sure that the
battery posts were not oxidized or badly corroded. Clean them first before
clamping to it. Do not clamp onto the steel bolts directly which may give
inaccurate and inconsistent results.
Testing on stand-alone batteries:
Clean the battery posts with a wire brush prior testing. For side - post batteries,
install stud adaptors. Do not use steel bolts for better results.
1. Attach the Analyzer clips onto the battery terminal posts [Red to (+) and
Black to (-)] the unit will power up and lights up the LCD display screen
as shown (Fig.10).
2. It will run through a self-test and when completed it displays the Main
Menu as shown: (Fig. 11)
Figure 10
Figure 11
Select Test

New: ClearMemory
Continue Test...
LastTest Results

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RESULTS: ood
12.40V 419 CCA
Int.R: 6.43mΩ
LIFE: 76%
Here, it will let you select your choice from the Menu:
New: Clear Memory
Selecting this item will allow the tester to clear the last tested results
stored in its memory and begin a new test.
Continue… Test
Selecting this item will allow you to continue the last test on the same
car from where you had stopped.
For example:
If you had done Battery Test and later you wish to doAlternator Test
or Grounding Test on the same car, just select this item and it will
update the results after each test in its memory so that it can be review
later or to be printed out from the printer.
Last Test Results
Here it will let you review the test results of the last tested car. The
results stored will always depends on the tests that you had done.
Use or keys to scroll for the pages during viewing.
Examples:
3. After you have made your choice, selecting “New: Clear Memory” or
“Continue…Test” will proceed to the display below: (Fig. 14)
Figure 13
Figure 14
Figure 12
Battery Test 
rounding Test
Starter Test
Alternator Test 
EN INE ROUND
Results: OK
Resistance is
within limits.

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4. Pressing key once will scroll down to the next item if there is a
need to select it.
5. As an example (Fig.14) the selected item was on “Battery Test” and it is
being highlighted.
6. Press key will proceed to do the battery testing and if it has
detected any surface charge on the battery, it will start to remove and a
message is shown (Fig. 15) below.
7. If the surface charge is too great for the analyzer to handle, it will prompt
you with the instructions as shown: (Fig. 16) below.
8. Wait until the surface charge removal had completed, the analyzer will
advise as follows: (Fig.17) and then press key.
Figure 17
Figure 16
Figure 15
Removing Surface
Charge...
Please Wait!
Turn ign.key ON.
Headlights ON to
remove Surface
Charge...
Surface Charge
now removed. Key
& headlights OFF
Then press Enter

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9. If there is no surface charge present, then it will straight away enter into
“Select Rating” menu screen as shown in Fig. 18
10.Before selecting the ratings ‘CCA, EN, IEC, DIN and JIS #’ from the
menu, check the battery specification value. This value can be checked
on the battery labels as some of the examples shown below:
Figure 18
Select Input

SANS DIN
CCA JIS#
EN Unknown

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If it is selected under JIS # (Japanese Industrial Standard) then the
display will prompt you as shown (Fig.19) below.
Refer to the battery model (example: 80D26L or NX110-5L) on the
Cold Cranking Amps (CCA) Table list supplied separately or from this
manual on page 24 & 25 (See example Fig.20 below.)
Press key and the display will show: (Fig.21) below:
Figure 19
Figure 20
Figure 21
JIS# to CCA:
See user manual
for conversion
Enter to proceed
Input Value 
Set 500 CCA⊳
Enter to start..

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11.Referring to the Table list (Fig.20) basing on 80D26L, check the battery
type: WET, MF, Sealed MF or Closed MF (CMF) as each category has
different CCAratings. For instance, if the battery is a Sealed MF (CMF)
then it is rated at 630 CCA.
Note: WET - Wet Cell Type
MF - Maintenance Free Type
SMF - Closed or Sealed Maintenance Free
12.To enter the value 630, press key will increase the original value
of 500 (Fig.21) by step of 100 units to 600. Likewise use key to
increase the last two digits (00) to 30 by step of 5 units for each pressing.
(Fig. 22)
13.Once the CCA rating of the battery is confirmed, press key will
start the testing process. Refer to the display below (Fig. 23).
Figure 22
Figure 23
Input Value 
Set 630 CCA⊳
Enter to start..
Analysing...
Please Wait!
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RESULTS: ood
12.40V 419 CCA
Int.R: 6.43mΩ
LIFE: 76%
14.For less than 5 seconds, the results of the testing will be displayed on
the LCD screen. (Fig. 24)
Interpretations of the above results:
1. RESULTS: Good
A very straight forward display of the final results basing on the
evaluation of the tested condition. ‘Good’ indicates the battery
in good condition. ‘Replace’ indicates that the battery needs to be
replaced. If not, the battery will fail anytime without any warning.
2. Voltage : 12.40V
This indicates the tested battery voltage (12.46V). It depends
on the state of charge on the battery:
100% fully charged - 13.20V
90% charged - 12.90V
75% charged - 12.45V
3. CCA (Cold Cranking Amps): 419 CCA
CCA ratings has been used here, therefore the tested result is
in 406 CCA. If other rating (DIN or JIS, or IEC, or EN) were
selected, it will base on the respective rating to calculate and show
the results in that selected rating.
Please take Note:
This output value (406 CCA) is related to the actual power
available in the battery in relation to that battery's rating (630
CCA). On average, a new battery's CCA as measured by this
tester will read 10-15 % higher than its stated rating.
As the battery ages, the CCA number measured by this tester
Figure 24
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