Autel MaxiBAS BT609 User manual

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specifications, functions, and illustrations.
Autel will not be liable for any direct, special, incidental, indirect damages or 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.
For Services and Support
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For technical assistance in all other markets, please contact your local selling agent.

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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 skill of 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
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.

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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 the vicinity of an 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
CONVENTIONS ..................................................................................................................1
2.1 MAXIBAS BT609 TESTER ...........................................................................................4
2.1.1 Function Description.....................................................................................4
2.1.2 Power Sources..............................................................................................5
2.1.3 Technical Specifications ...............................................................................6
2.2 MAXIBAS B200 SERIES TESTER ..................................................................................7
2.2.1 Function Description.....................................................................................7
2.2.2 Power Sources..............................................................................................8
2.2.3 Technical Specifications ...............................................................................8
2.3 MAXIVCI V200 —VEHICLE COMMUNICATION INTERFACE (VCI) ......................................9
2.3.1 Function Description.....................................................................................9
2.3.2 Power Sources............................................................................................10
2.3.3 Technical Specifications .............................................................................10
2.4 OTHER ACCESSORIES................................................................................................11
3.1 POWER UP...............................................................................................................12
3.1.1 Application Buttons.....................................................................................13
3.1.2 Page Indicator and Navigation Buttons.......................................................14
3.1.3 System Status Icons...................................................................................15
3.2 POWER OFF..............................................................................................................16
3.3 TEST PREPARATION...................................................................................................16
3.3.1 Inspecting the Battery.................................................................................16
3.3.2 Connecting to a Battery ..............................................................................16
3.4 ESTABLISH VEHICLE COMMUNICATION .........................................................................17
3.4.1 VCI Connection...........................................................................................17
4.1 START THE TEST .......................................................................................................20
4.2 BATTERY TEST..........................................................................................................22
4.3 STARTER TEST..........................................................................................................24

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4.4 GENERATOR TEST.....................................................................................................25
5.1 TEST PROCEDURE.....................................................................................................27
5.2 TEST RESULTS..........................................................................................................28
7.1 AUTO REGISTRATION (AFTER BATTERY REPLACEMENT)..................................................31
7.2 BMS RESET .............................................................................................................32
7.3 ELECTRIC APPLIANCE RESET......................................................................................32
7.4 SPECIAL FUNCTION....................................................................................................33
7.5 BATTERY USAGE HISTORY .........................................................................................33
8.1 LITHIUM-ION BATTERY TEST .......................................................................................35
8.1.1 Visual Inspection.........................................................................................36
8.1.2 Trouble Codes ............................................................................................36
8.1.3 Live Data.....................................................................................................37
8.2 ECU INFORMATION....................................................................................................39
8.3 SPECIAL FUNCTION....................................................................................................39
9.1 GETTING STARTED ....................................................................................................40
9.1.1 Vehicle Menu Layout ..................................................................................40
9.2 VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION ............................................................................................42
9.2.1 Auto VIN Scan ............................................................................................42
9.2.2 Manual Input...............................................................................................43
9.2.3 Scan VIN.....................................................................................................44
9.2.4 Manual Vehicle Selection............................................................................44
9.2.5 Alternative Vehicle Identification.................................................................45
9.3 DIAGNOSTICS SCREEN LAYOUT...................................................................................45
9.4 AUTO SCAN ..............................................................................................................46
9.5 CONTROL UNIT..........................................................................................................49
9.5.1 Screen Messages.......................................................................................50
9.5.2 Making Selections.......................................................................................50
9.6 ECU INFORMATION....................................................................................................50
9.7 READ CODES ............................................................................................................51
9.8 ERASE CODES ..........................................................................................................52

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9.9 LIVE DATA ................................................................................................................53
9.10 ACTIVE TEST...........................................................................................................59
9.11 GENERIC OBDII OPERATIONS ..................................................................................60
9.11.1 General Procedure....................................................................................60
9.11.2 Function Descriptions ...............................................................................61
9.12 DIAGNOSTIC REPORT...............................................................................................64
9.13 EXIT DIAGNOSTICS ..................................................................................................65
10.1 OIL RESET SERVICE ................................................................................................67
10.2 ELECTRIC PARKING BRAKE (EPB) SERVICE ...............................................................68
10.3 TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM (TPMS) SERVICE ...........................................68
10.4 BATTERY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (BMS) SERVICE......................................................68
10.5 DIESEL PARTICLE FILTER (DPF) SERVICE..................................................................69
10.6 IMMOBILIZER (IMMO) SERVICE.................................................................................70
10.7 STEERING ANGLE SENSOR (SAS) SERVICE ...............................................................70
11.1 SAFETY INFORMATION..............................................................................................72
11.2 CONNECTING THE MULTIMETER.................................................................................73
11.3 LEAKAGE DETECTION...............................................................................................75
11.3.1 Current Model...........................................................................................75
11.3.2 Multimeter Model ......................................................................................75
11.4 RELATIVE COMPRESSION TEST.................................................................................76
11.5 BASIC FUNCTION .....................................................................................................77
11.5.1 Screen Layout and Operation...................................................................77
12.1 VEHICLE HISTORY ...................................................................................................80
12.1.1 Historical Test Records.............................................................................81
12.2WORKSHOP INFORMATION........................................................................................82
12.3 CUSTOMER .............................................................................................................82
12.4 IMAGE ....................................................................................................................83
12.5 PDF FILES .............................................................................................................84
12.6 REVIEW DATA .........................................................................................................85
12.7 UNINSTALL APPS .....................................................................................................85
12.8 DATA LOGGING .......................................................................................................85

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14.1 UNIT.......................................................................................................................88
14.2 LANGUAGE..............................................................................................................89
14.3 PRINTING SETTINGS.................................................................................................89
14.3.1 Printing Operations...................................................................................89
14.4 NOTIFICATION CENTER.............................................................................................90
14.5 AUTO UPDATE.........................................................................................................90
14.6 VEHICLE LIST ..........................................................................................................90
14.7 BATTERY TEST........................................................................................................91
14.8 SYSTEM SETTINGS ..................................................................................................91
14.9 ABOUT....................................................................................................................91
15.1 VCI BTPAIRING......................................................................................................93
15.2 BAS BTPAIRING ....................................................................................................93
15.3 VCI UPDATE...........................................................................................................94
15.4 BAS UPDATE..........................................................................................................95
16.1 PRODUCT REGISTRATION .........................................................................................96
16.2 SUPPORT SCREEN LAYOUT ......................................................................................97
16.3 MY ACCOUNT..........................................................................................................97
16.3.1 Personal Info.............................................................................................97
16.3.2 Update Info ...............................................................................................97
16.3.2 Service Info...............................................................................................98
16.4 COMPLAINT.............................................................................................................98
16.5 DATA LOGGING .......................................................................................................99
16.6 TRAINING..............................................................................................................100
16.7 FAQ....................................................................................................................100
20.1 MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS.................................................................................106
20.2 TROUBLESHOOTING CHECKLIST ..............................................................................106
20.3 ABOUT BATTERY USAGE ........................................................................................107
20.4 SERVICE PROCEDURES ..........................................................................................108

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20.4.1 Technical Support...................................................................................108
20.4.2 Repair Service ........................................................................................109

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Using This Manual
This manual contains device usage instructions for the Autel MaxiBAS BT609 Battery Tester.
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.
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.

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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.
Procedures
An arrow icon indicates a procedure.
Example:
To use the camera:
1. Tap the Camera button. The camera screen opens.
2. Focus the image to be captured in the view finder.
3. Tap the camera icon on the right side of the screen. The view finder now shows
and auto-saves the captured photos.
4. Swipe the screen to the left to view the stored image.
5. Tap the Back or Home button to exit the camera application.

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General Introduction
The MaxiBAS BT609 wireless battery and diagnostics system uses the adaptive conductance
technology to more accurately determine the health of battery than traditional battery testers.
The BT609 can quickly display both voltage and health status of the existing battery, register
a new battery, and perform advanced battery and electrical diagnostics. The BT609 is also
an advanced diagnostics tool that can identify faults in all systems and display live data
relating to those faults.
There are three main components to the MaxiBAS BT609:
MaxiBAS BT609 Tester — handheld wireless battery and diagnostics device
MaxiBAS B200 Series Tester — battery tester with clamp cable
MaxiVCI V200 — Vehicle Communication Interface

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2.1MaxiBAS BT609 Tester
2.1.1 Function Description
Figure 2-1 MaxiBAS BT609 Front/Back/Side View
1. 7.0-inch Touchscreen
2. Built-in Microphone
3. Power LED
4. Ambient Light Sensor

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5. Speaker
6. Camera
7. Camera Flash
8. Type-C USB OTG Port
9. Type-C USB Host Port
10. Micro SD Card Slot
11. Lock/Power Button
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 tablet will
automatically powers on.
Red
Flashes red when illegal operation is detected.
2.1.2 Power Sources
The BT609 tablet 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 BT609 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
7'' LCD touchscreen with 1280 x 800 pixel resolution
Storage
64 GB
Connectivity
Wi-Fi (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac)
USB 2.0, Type C (1 USB OTG + 1 USB Host)
Bluetooth 5.0 + EDR
Camera
8 Megapixel
Input Voltage
5 V DC
Internal Battery
3.85 V, 5800 mAh
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 (W x H x D)
197 mm (7.75") x 135 mm (5.31") x 14 mm (0.55")
Weight
445g (0.98 lb.)

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2.2 MaxiBAS B200 Series Tester
2.2.1 Function Description
Figure 2-2 MaxiBAS B200 View
1. Power Button
2. Status LED
3. Power LED
4. USB Port
5. Multimeter Cable Port
6. Battery Clamp Cable Table 2-2 LED Description
LED
Color
Description
Status
LED
Flashing Green
The tester is communicating via USB cable.
Flashing Blue
The tester is communicating via Bluetooth.
Flashing Red
Battery clamps are connected to the wrong battery
terminals.
Power
LED
Green
Solid Green: The tester is powered on and the
battery is sufficiently charged.
Flashing Green: The tester is charging; turns
to Solid Green after its battery is fully charged.
Flashing Red
The battery level is low. Please charge.

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2.2.2 Power Sources
The B200 tester can receive power from the following sources:
Internal Battery Pack
AC/DC Power Supply
Internal Battery Pack
The B200 can be powered with the internal rechargeable battery.
AC/DC Power Supply —Using Power Adapter
The tester can be powered from an electrical outlet using the AC/DC power adapter. The
AC/DC power supply also charges the internal battery pack.
2.2.3 Technical Specifications
Item
Description
Connectivity
USB 2.0, Type C
Bluetooth V3.0 BR/EDR + V4.2 LE Dual-Mode
Input Voltage
5 V DC
Working Current
< 150 mA at 12 V DC
CCA Range
100 A to 3000 A
Voltage Range
1.5 V to 36 V
Working Temperature
−10°C to 50°C (14°F to 122°F)
−10°C to 45°C (14°F to 113°F) (In Europe)
Storage Temperature
−20°C to 60°C (−4°F to 140°F)
Dimension (L x W x H)
107 mm (4.21”) x 75 mm (2.95”) x 26 mm (1.02”)
(clamp cable not included)
Weight
320 g (0.7 lb.)

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2.3 MaxiVCI V200 —Vehicle Communication Interface
(VCI)
2.3.1 Function Description
Figure 2-3 MaxiVCI V200 View
1. Flashlight Power Button
2. Power LED
3. Vehicle/Connection LED
4. Vehicle Data Connector (16-pin)
5. USB Port
Table 2-3 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 upgrading.
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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2.3.2 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 OBDII/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.
2.3.3 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 at 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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2.4 Other Accessories
Battery Side Post Terminal Type S (2 pcs)
Connects the battery posts and the clamps.
Battery Side Post Terminal Type T (2 pcs)
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.

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Getting Started
Ensure the unit is sufficiently charged.
3.1 Power Up
Press and hold the Lock/Power button to power up the BT609. The system will boot up and
display the Job Menu.
Figure 3-1 Sample BT609 Job Menu
1. Application Buttons
2. Page Indicator and Navigation Buttons
3. Status Icons
NOTE
It is recommended to lock the screen when not in use to protect your information and conserve
the power.