Autel MaxiBAS BT608 User manual

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including but not limited to the product specifications, functions, and
illustrations.
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any economic consequential damages (including the loss of profits).
IMPORTANT
Before operating or maintaining this unit, please read this manual carefully,
paying extra attention to the safety warnings and precautions.
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Safety Information
For your own safety and the safety of others, and to prevent damage to the
device and vehicles upon which it is used, it is important that the safety
instructions presented throughout this manual be read and understood by
all persons operating or coming into contact with the device.
There are various procedures, techniques, tools, and parts for servicing
vehicles, as well as in the skillof the person doing the work. Because of the
vast number of test applications and variations in the products that can be
tested with this equipment, we cannot possibly anticipate or provide advice
or safety messages to cover every circumstance. It is the automotive
technician’s responsibility to be knowledgeable of the system being tested.
It is crucial to use proper service methods and test procedures. It is
essential to perform tests in an appropriate and acceptable manner that
does not endanger your safety, the safety of others in the work area, the
device being used, or the vehicle being tested.
Before using the device, always refer to and follow the safety messages
and applicable test procedures provided by the manufacturer of the vehicle
or equipment being tested. Use the device only as described in this manual.
Read, understand, and follow all safety messages and instructions in this
manual.
Safety Messages
Safety messages are provided to help prevent personal injury and
equipment damage. All safety messages are introduced by a signal word
indicating the hazard level.
DANGER
Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result
in death or serious injury to the operator or to bystanders.
WARNING
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result
in death or serious injury to the operator or to bystanders.
Safety Instructions

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The safety messages herein cover situations Autel is aware of. Autel cannot
know, evaluate or advise you as to all of the possible hazards. You must be
certain that any condition or service procedure encountered does not
jeopardize your personal safety.
DANGER
When an engine is operating, keep the service area WELL VENTILATED or
attach a building exhaust removal system to the engine exhaust system.
Engines produce carbon monoxide, an odorless, poisonous gas that causes
slower reaction time and can lead to serious personal injury or loss of life.
SAFETY WARNINGS
Wear safety glasses and protective clothing.
NEVER smoke or allow a spark or flame in vicinity of anor engine.
Have plenty of fresh water and soap nearby in case battery acid
contacts skin, clothing or eyes.
If battery acid contacts skin or clothing, wash immediately with soap
and water. If acid enters eye, immediately flush eye with running cold
water for at least ten minutes and get medical attention immediately.
Use caution when working with metallic tools to prevent sparks or short
circuits.
Remove any jewelry or watches before you start servicing the battery.
Keep hair, hands, and clothing as well as tester leads and cords away
from moving blades and belts.

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CONTENTS
SAFETY INFORMATION...........................................................................ii
SAFETY MESSAGES................................................................................ii
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS .........................................................................ii
USING THIS MANUAL ..............................................................................1
CONVENTIONS ..............................................................................................1
GENERAL INTRODUCTION .....................................................................3
2.1 MAXIBAS BT608 TESTER .......................................................................4
2.1.1 Function Description......................................................................4
2.1.2 Power Sources...............................................................................5
2.1.3 Technical Specifications ................................................................6
2.2 MAXIVCI V200 —VEHICLE COMMUNICATION INTERFACE (VCI)..................7
2.2.1 Function Description ......................................................................7
2.2.2 Power Sources...............................................................................8
2.2.3 Technical Specifications ................................................................8
2.3 OTHER ACCESSORIES..............................................................................9
GETTING STARTED ...............................................................................10
3.1 POWER UP...........................................................................................10
3.1.1 Page Indicator and System Status Bar........................................11
3.1.2 Application Buttons ......................................................................11
3.1.3 Drop-down Menu .........................................................................12
3.2 POWER OFF .........................................................................................14
3.3 TEST PREPARATION...............................................................................14
3.3.1 Inspecting the Battery..................................................................14
3.3.2 Connecting to a Battery ...............................................................14
IN-VEHICLE TEST...................................................................................16
4.1 START THE TEST...................................................................................16
4.1.1 VCI Connection............................................................................17
4.2 BATTERY TEST......................................................................................20
4.3 STARTER TEST......................................................................................22
4.4 GENERATOR TEST.................................................................................23
OUT-VEHICLE TEST...............................................................................25

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5.1 TEST PROCEDURE.................................................................................25
5.2 TEST RESULTS......................................................................................26
BATTERY REPLACE ..............................................................................27
BATTERY RESET ...................................................................................29
7.1 AUTO REGISTRATION (AFTER BATTERY REPLACEMENT) .............................29
7.1.1 BMS Reset...................................................................................29
7.1.2 Electric Appliance Reset..............................................................30
7.2SPECIAL FUNCTION................................................................................31
7.3 BATTERY USAGE HISTORY (ONLY FOR BMW VEHICLES)............................32
DIAGNOSTICS ........................................................................................33
8.1 AUTO SCAN ..........................................................................................33
8.2 CONTROL UNITS....................................................................................35
8.2.1 ECU Information ..........................................................................36
8.2.2 Read Codes.................................................................................37
8.2.3 Erase Codes................................................................................38
MULTIMETER..........................................................................................40
9.1 SAFETY INFORMATION............................................................................40
9.2 GETTING STARTED ................................................................................41
9.3 SCREEN LAYOUT AND OPERATION...........................................................42
9.3.1 Multimeter Icon ............................................................................43
9.3.2 Digital Display..............................................................................43
9.3.3 Main View Section .......................................................................43
9.3.4 Measurement Type Selection ......................................................44
UPDATE.................................................................................................46
SETTINGS..............................................................................................48
DATA MANAGER..................................................................................49
12.1 TEST RECORDS...................................................................................49
12.2WORKSHOP INFORMATION....................................................................50
12.3 IMAGE ................................................................................................50
12.4 PDF ..................................................................................................50
12.5 UNINSTALL APPS..................................................................................50
12.6 DATA LOGGING ...................................................................................50

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REMOTE DESKTOP..............................................................................52
REGISTER TOOL ..................................................................................54
14.1 REGISTRATION VIA TESTER...................................................................54
14.2 REGISTRATION VIA AN INTERNET BROWSER ON A COMPUTER OR MOBILE
DEVICE ......................................................................................................54
MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE............................................................55
15.1 MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS...............................................................55
15.2 TROUBLESHOOTING CHECKLIST ............................................................56
15.3 ABOUT BATTERY USAGE ......................................................................56
15.4 SERVICE PROCEDURES ........................................................................57
15.4.1 Technical Support......................................................................57
15.4.2 Repair Service ...........................................................................59
16 COMPLIANCE INFORMATION .............................................................60
17 WARRANTY...........................................................................................62
LIMITED ONE YEAR WARRANTY ....................................................................62

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Using This Manual
This manual contains device usage instructions.
Some illustrations shown in this manual may contain modules and optional
equipment that are not included in your system. Contact your sales
representative for availability of other modules and optional tools or
accessories.
Conventions
The following conventions are used.
Bold Text
Bold text is used to highlight selectable items such as buttons and menu
options.
Example:
Tap OK.
Notes and Important Messages
Notes
A NOTE provides helpful information such as additional explanations, tips,
and comments.
Example:
NOTE
New Batteries reach full capacity after approximately 3 to 5 charging and
discharging cycles.

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Important
IMPORTANT indicates a situation which, if not avoided, may result in
damage to the test equipment or vehicle.
Example:
IMPORTANT
Keep the cable away from heat, oil, sharp edges and moving parts. Replace
damaged cables immediately.
Hyperlink
Hyperlinks, or links, that take you to other related articles, procedures, and
illustrations are available in electronic documents. Blue italic text indicates a
selectable hyperlink and blue underlined text indicates a website link or an
email address link.
Illustrations
Illustrations used in this manual are samples, the actual testing screen may
vary for each vehicle being tested. Observe the menu titles and the on-
screen instructions to make correct option selection.

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General Introduction
MaxiBAS BT608
Touchscreen Battery & Electrical System Analyzer
The MaxiBAS BT608 battery and electrical system analyzer is a full-featured
battery and starting/charging systems diagnostics tool. The BT608 uses a
technology called Adaptive Conductance to more accurately determine the
health of battery than traditional battery testers. The BT608 can quickly display
both voltage and healthstatus of the existing battery, register a new battery, and
perform advanced battery and electrical diagnostics. The BT608 is also an
advanced diagnostics tool that can identify faults in all systems and display live
data relating to those faults. The easy-to-use Android-based touchscreen tool
provides Wi-Fi software updates as well as Wi-Fi printing and sharing of the
shop-customized reports which can be printed out with the built-in thermal
printer.
There are two main components to the MaxiBAS BT608:
MaxiBAS BT608 Tester — the touchscreen battery & electrical system
tester
MaxiVCI V200 — Vehicle Communication Interface

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2.1MaxiBAS BT608 Tester
2.1.1 Function Description
Figure 2-1 MaxiBAS BT608 Front/Back/Side View
1. Multimeter Cable Port
2. Battery Clamp Cable Port
3. Micro SD Slot
4. Thermal Printer
5. Paper Exit
6. Power LED —refer to Table 2-1 Power LED Description for details
7. Ambient Light Sensor —detects ambient brightness
8. Lock/Power Button —press and hold to turn on and off/restart the
BT608, or tap the power button to lock the screen
9. 5.5-inch Touchscreen
10. Camera
11. Camera Flash
12. Speaker
13. USB Port

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Table 2-1 Power LED Description
LED
Color
Description
Power
Green
Lights solid green when the battery is fully
charged.
Flashes green while charging, and the
tester will automatically powers on.
Red
Lights red when the tester is powered on
and the battery level is below 15%.
Lights red when illegal operation is
detected.
2.1.2 Power Sources
The BT608 tester can receive power from the following sources:
Internal Battery Pack
AC/DC Power Supply
IMPORTANT
Do not charge the battery when the temperature is below 0°C (32°F) or above
45°C (113°F).
Internal Battery Pack
The BT608 is powered via its internal rechargeable battery, which can
provide sufficient power for about 6 hours of continuous operation if fully
charged.
AC/DC Power Supply —using power adapter
The tester can be powered via an electrical outlet using the AC/DC power
adapter. The AC/DC power supply also charges the internal battery pack.

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2.1.3 Technical Specifications
Item
Description
Operating System
Android 9.0
Screen Display
5.5'' LCD touchscreen with 720x1280 resolution
Storage
32 GB
Connectivity
Wi-Fi (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac)
USB 2.0, Type C
BT 5.0 + EDR
Camera
8 Megapixel
Input Voltage
5 V DC
Working Current
< 450 mA at 7.7 V DC
Internal Battery
7.7 V, 3000 mAh
CCA Range
100 to 3000 A
Voltage Range
1.5 V to 36 V
Working Temperature
0°C to 50°C (32°F to 122°F)
Storage Temperature
-10°C to 60°C (14°F to 140°F)
Dimension (L x W x H)
204mm (8.03”) x 90mm (3.54”) x 32mm (1.25”)
Weight
510 g (1.12 lb.)

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2.2 MaxiVCI V200 —Vehicle Communication
Interface (VCI)
2.2.1 Function Description
1. Flashlight Power Button
2. Power LED
3. Vehicle/Connection LED
4. Vehicle Data Connector (16-pin)
5. USB Port
VCI LED Description
LED
Color
Description
Power LED
Yellow
VCI is powered on and performing self-
check.
Green
VCI is ready for use.
Flashing Red
Firmware is updating.
Vehicle /
Connection
LED
Green
Solid Green: VCI is connected via
USB cable.
Flashing Green: VCI is
communicating via USB cable.
Blue
Solid Blue: VCI is connected via
Bluetooth.
Flashing Blue: VCI is
communicating via Bluetooth.

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2.2.2 Power Sources
The VCI device can receive power from following sources:
Vehicle Power
AC/DC Power Supply
Vehicle Power
The VCI device operates on 12/24 Volt vehicle power, which is powered by
the vehicle data connection port. The device powers on whenever it is
connected to an OBD II/EOBD-compliant data link connector (DLC).
AC/DC Power Supply
The VCI device can be powered from a wall socket using the AC/DC power
adapter. The flashlight on the VCI device can by powered by this way.
2.2.3 Technical Specifications
Item
Description
Communications
BLE + EDR
USB 2.0
Wireless Frequency
2.4 GHz
Input Voltage Range
6 to 36 V DC
Supply Current
150 mA @ 12 V DC
Operating Temperature
-10°C to 50°C (14 °F to 122 °F)
Storage Temperature
-40°C to 80°C (-40 °F to 176 °F)
Dimensions (L x W x H)
89.89 mm (3.53”) x 46.78 mm (1.84”) x 21 mm
(0.82”)
Weight
70.7 g (0.156 lb.)
Built-in Battery
3.7 V Lithium Battery
Light
White LED

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2.3 Other Accessories
Battery Clamp Cable
Connects tester to battery
Battery Side Post Terminal Type S (2pcs)
Connects the battery posts and the clamps
Battery Side Post Terminal Type T (2pcs)
Connects the battery posts and the clamps
Power Adapter
Together with the USB cable, connects the unit to an
external DC power port for power supply.
USB Cable
Together with the power adapter, connects the unit to an
external DC power port for power supply.
Paper Roll (2pcs)
Used for thermal printer to print out reports

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Getting Started
Ensure the unit is sufficiently charged.
NOTE
The images and illustrations depicted in this manual may differ from the ones in
your tool.
3.1 Power Up
Press and hold the Lock/Power button on the left side of the tester to switch
the unit on. The system will boot up and display the Main Menu.
Figure 3-1 Sample BT608 Tester Main Menu
1. Status Bar
2. Application Buttons
3. Page Indicator
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


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3.1.1 Page Indicator and System Status Bar
Descriptions of icons on the status bar and page indicator are displayed
below (Table 3-1).
Table 3-1 System Status Icons and Page Indicator
Icon
Name
Description
Page Indicator
Indicates the position of the current page in
a list of pages. The user swipes the screen
left or right to view the previous or next
page.
Battery Connection
A green check mark at the top right corner
indicates the tool is connected to the
battery, while a red X icon indicates there is
no connection.
VCI Connection
Green check mark at the top right corner
indicates the VCI device is connected, while
a red X indicates there is no connection.
3.1.2 Application Buttons
Descriptions of the application buttons are displayed below (Table 3-2).
Table 3-2 Applications
Button
Name
Description
In-vehicle Test
Tests batteries that are installed in a vehicle.
See In-vehicle Test on page 16.
Out-vehicle Test
Tests batteries that are not connected to a
vehicle. See Out-vehicle Test on page 25.
Battery Replace
Operation guide for battery replacement.
See Battery Replace on page 27.
Battery Reset
Accesses the Battery Reset function.
See Battery Reset on page 29.

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Button
Name
Description
Diagnostics
Reads and/or erases trouble codes. See
Diagnostics on page 33.
Multimeter
Accesses the Multimeter function. (The
multimeter is sold separately.)
See Multimeter on page 40.
Update
Accesses system software update menu.
See Update on page 46.
Settings
Accesses the VCI Manager, BAS Manager,
System Settings Menu, and more.
See Settings on page 48.
Data Manager
Accesses the saved repair shop, customer,
and vehicle data including detailed vehicle
diagnostics and test records.
See Data Manager on page 49.
Remote Desktop
Remotely controls the device from any
computer or even from another mobile device.
Transfers files from the device to a computer,
or vice versa.
See Remote Desktop on page 52.
3.1.3 Drop-down Menu
Swipe down from the top of the screen to access the drop-down menu. Here,
users can quickly change some of the most commonly-used settings and
functions with a tap. Descriptions of these buttons are displayed below (Table
3-3).

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Table 3-3 Drop-down Menu Buttons
Button
Name
Description
Settings
Quick access to the Settings function.
Bluetooth
Enables Bluetooth connection.
Wi-Fi
Enables Wi-Fi connection.
Flashlight
Turns on/off the flashlight.
Screenshot
Captures a screenshot of the current screen.
Auto
Brightness
Adjusts the screen brightness automatically.
Logger
Accesses the Log Collection function.
Restart
Restarts the application.
Screen Brightness Slider —Slides to manually adjust the screen
brightness.
Volume Slider —Slides to manually adjust the volume.

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3.2 Power Off
All vehicle communications should be terminated before shutting down the tester.
A warning message displays if a shutdown is attempted while the tester is
communicating with the vehicle. Forcing a shutdown while the tester is
communicating with the vehicle may lead to ECU problems on some vehicles.
Please exit the Diagnostics application before shutting down the tester.
To power off the tester：
1. Press and hold the Lock/Power button.
2. Tap Power off option.
3. Tap OK.
Reboot System
In case of system crash, press and hold the Lock/Power button and tap Restart
to reboot the system.
3.3 Test Preparation
3.3.1 Inspecting the Battery
Before starting a test, inspect the battery for:
Cracking, buckling or leaking (If you see any of these defects, replace
the battery.)
Corroded, loose or damaged cables and connections (Repair or replace
as needed.)
Corrosion on the battery terminals, and dirt or acid on the case top
(Clean the case and terminals using a wire brush and a mixture of water
and baking soda.)
3.3.2 Connecting to a Battery
1. Connect the clamp cable to the clamp cable port on the tool and tighten
the connector of the clamp cable. Press and hold the Lock/Power
button to turn on the BT608. Select the desired function and follow the
on-screen instructions.