AutoMeter AUTOZONE DXC-2018CA User manual

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AUTOZONE DXC-2018CA
Operator Manual
Xpress DXC-2018CA Charging
The Xpress DXC-2018CA is the ultimate battery charger with fast charge
and full charge options for the professional.
2650-1934-77 1/9/18
Test Equipment
Auto Meter Products Inc.
413 West Elm Street
Sycamore, IL 60178
Toll Free: 888-453-2244

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CONGRATULATIONS!
You have purchased Auto Meter’s DXC-2018CA system
designed to automatically provide a fast charge or full charge when
needed. The system is fully automated with LCD readout for menu
instructions, charge results, and LED lights for unattended distance
viewing. If you should have any questions about your charger or the
charging procedures, please see the back cover for contact information.
DXC-2018CA
Battery Voltages ........................................................ 6, 8, and 12 Volt
Charge Sequence ...................... Fast Charge and Full Charge Modes
CCA Range......................................................................... 100 – 1600
LCD .......................................... Backlit 1" x 2.5" 4 line x 16 characters
Maximum Current Output ....................................................... 50 Amps
Cooling .............................................................................. Internal Fan
Leads.... Load Amp/Volt – 4 ft., 6 Ga/18 Ga 2 conductor Smart Clamp
Power Cord......................................................................14 AWG 9 Ft.
CEC Compliant................................................................................Yes
Size ................................................................13.3" W x 8.5" H x 11" D
Weight .........................................................................................21 lbs
LIMITED WARRANTY
36 MONTHS FROM DATE OF PURCHASE
The manufacturer warrants to the consumer that this product will
be free from defects in material or workmanship for a period of
thirty-six (36) months from the date of original purchase.
Products that fail within this 36 month warranty period will
be repaired or replaced at the manufacturer’s option to the
consumer, when determined by the manufacturer that the
product failed due to defects in material or workmanship. This
warranty is limited to the repair or replacement of parts and
the necessary labor by the manufacturer to effect the repair or
replacement of the product. In no event shall the manufacturer
be responsible for special, incidental or consequential damages
or costs incurred due to the failure of this product.
Improper use, accident, water damage, abuse, unauthorized
repairs or alterations voids this warranty. The manufacturer
disclaims any liability or consequential damages due to breach
of any written or implied warranty on its test equipment.
WARRANTY AND SERVICE INFORMATION
Original purchase date will be tracked by serial #. Please contact
the call center if you have a warranty question/issue. Shipper
damage incurred during return shipments is not covered under
this warranty. It is the responsibility of the shipper (the customer
returning the Test Equipment) to package the tester properly
to prevent any damage during return shipment. Repair costs
for such damages will be charged back to shipper (customer
returning the Test Equipment). Protect the product By shipping
in original carton or add plenty of over-pack cushioning such as
crumpled up newspaper.

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CONTENTS
Specications .............................................................................. 2
Safety .......................................................................................... 4
Cause of Battery Failure.............................................................. 4
Inspection and Visual Check ....................................................... 5
What to Expect ............................................................................ 6
Controls and Functions................................................................ 7
Hook-Up ...................................................................................... 8
Charge Sequence................................................................... 9-11
Setup ......................................................................................... 12
Review Print .............................................................................. 13
About ......................................................................................... 13
Care and Maintenance .............................................................. 14
Warranty and Service Information ............................................. 15
Contact Information ................................................................... 16
Keep leads free of oil. Clean with warm, soapy water.
Never insert an object into the fan vents. This can cause electrical
and/or mechanical damage. Never cover the fan vents.
Never attempt to open up or repair the tester. Repairs should only
be done by an authorized repair center. Note: Doing so could void
the warranty.
Always be sure the tester is off and the smart clamps are removed
from the battery before cleaning.
SMART CLAMPSTM
Both jaws of each
clamp must rmly
engage the battery
terminal. One copper
jaw connects to the
smaller gauge wire
that reads the voltage
and the other jaw
connects to the larger
current conducting
wire. Electrical
isolation between
jaws is necessary for
accurate readings.
For side terminal
battery connection, the
threaded stud connects to the smaller gauge wire that reads the
voltage, and the current pad ring connects to the larger conducting
wire. Damaged clamps or loose wires will affect the readings. Keep
clamps clean and in good repair.
CARE AND MAINTENANCE
CHECK OFTEN FOR LOOSE JAWS
OR DAMAGED INTERNAL PLASTIC
SHOULDER INSULATORS
Use the side terminal feature on the clamp to connect
battery side terminals.

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Carefully read all operating instructions before
using the DXC-2018CA.
Wear eye protection when working around batteries.
The DXC-2018CA is equipped with a 9ft power cord.
Never use an extension cord that is more
than 50ft and it must not be smaller than 12
gauge. Make sure the extension cord and
receptacle are properly grounded.
Be sure each charge is completed before
removing clamps to prevent arcing and
potential explosion from battery gases. Never
remove load clamps while charging.
Keep sparks ames or cigarettes away from batteries.
Provide adequate ventilation to remove car exhaust.
In extremely cold temperatures, check for frozen electrolytic uid before
applying charge. Do not attempt to Charge a battery under 20O
F. Allow the battery to warm to room temperature before
testing or charging.
Never connect clamps to more than one 6 volt, 8 volt or 12 volt battery
at a time. Connection to 24 volts will dangerously overload the circuitry.
Do not charge multiple batteries or 24 volt systems using the DXC-2018CA.
Warning! Never attach the DXC-2018CA to a battery that is connected to
any other tester or charging unit. Damage may result.
Incorrect Application: Wrong size battery may have inadequate cold
cranking Amp rating for original vehicle specications.
Incorrect Installation: Loose battery hold-downs cause excessive
vibration, which can result in damage to the plates.
Improper Maintenance: Low electrolytic uid and corrosion on battery
connections, can greatly reduce battery life and affect battery performance.
Age of Battery: If the date code on the battery indicates it is fairly old, the
failure may be due to natural causes.
Overcharging: Overcharging caused by a high voltage regulator setting or
incorrect battery charging can cause excessive gassing, heat and water loss.
Undercharging: Undercharging caused by a faulty charging system or low voltage
regulator setting can cause lead sulfate to gradually build up and crystallize on the
plates greatly reducing the battery’s capacity and ability to be recharge.
CAUSE OF BATTERY FAILURE
SAFETY
From the menu select REVIEW/PRINT using the +/- keys.
Press 'Y' to print on store printer, 'N' to return to the main menu.
ABOUT THE DXC-2018CA
Select ABOUT from the main menu. The following is displayed.
CHARGE
>REVIEW/PRINT
SETUP
ABOUT
#290 12V BATT.
CHARGED
12.60V CHRG 100%
USE +/-. Y PRINT
DXC-2018CA
VERSION 1.1
SER#: 10001
COPYRIGHT 2017
CHARGE
REVIEW/PRINT
SETUP
>ABOUT
REVIEW / PRINT
Press 'N' to return to the
main menu.

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Inspect Starting System Check starter, solenoid, and regulator for
loose connections, loose mounts, and frayed or cracked wires.
Important Note
A damaged battery must be replaced before proceeding.
Inspect Battery for
terminal corrosion, loose
or broken posts, cracks
in the case, loose hold-
downs, low electrolyte
level, moisture, and dirt
around the terminals.
VISUAL CHECK
Inspect Belts for cracks, glazed
surface and fraying. Tighten loose
belts.
INSPECTION
Valid automotive electrical system testing depends on
all the components being in good operating condition.
In addition, the battery MUST have sufcient charge for
testing. Carefully perform the following before attempting
any electrical diagnosis.
SETUP
Scroll Down to Setup, Select
setup by pressing Y
Select the temp in
Fahrenheit or Centigrade.
Choose between Spanish
or English Language.
Select the rating from CCA, MCA, CA,
AH, EN.
The charger factory default settings are English, F (Temp), CCA, 600
CCA. To change the settings use the setup menu's below.
>SET TEMPERATURE
SCALE: F.
USE +/-.
‘Y’ TO SELECT
>SET LANGUAGE:
ENGLISH.
USE +/-.
‘Y’ TO SELECT
>DEFAULT BATTERY
RATING: CCA
USE +/-.
‘Y’ TO SELECT
>SET DEFAULT CCA
AS: 600.
USE+/-
Y TO SELECT
You can also select the default rating
to be the last entered CCA value or a
particular amount such as 600 CCA.
CHARGE
REVIEW/PRINT
>SETUP
ABOUT

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WHAT TO EXPECT
…from your DXC-2018CA Charger
During the charge sequence the DXC-2018CA will indicate the maximum time
remaining to complete the charge. Actual charge time may vary depending on
ability of the battery to accept a charge. The LCD screen makes it possible to
view the DXC-2018CA charging status.
The LCD provides easy menu instructions and charge results for close-up
operation.
The DXC-2018CA will automatically charge a 6V, 8V or 12V battery in a Fast
Charge mode or Full Charge mode.
Fast Charge Mode: Quickly charges the battery up to a level that it can be put
back into service, and the remaining charge will be put back into the battery by
the vehicles charging system.
Full Charge Mode: Provides a full charge to the battery.
AUTOMATED CONDITIONS
The LED indicators will show the status during a fully automated Charge sequence.
This makes it possible to view the status and nal results at a distance.
Red "CHARGING" in progress light
indicates battery is being charged.
Green "CHARGING COMPLETE" light
indicates battery has been charged.
Amber "SEE DISPLAY" light indicates
additional information is displayed on
the screen.
CHARGE SEQUENCE cont.
C#20 12V BATT.
BATT. CHARGED
12.98V CHRG 100%
'Y' TO PRINT
C#20 12V BATT.
POSSIBLE BAD BAT
10.28V CHRG 0%
'Y' PRINT - MORE
C# 12V BATT.
WEAK CHARGE
13.50V CHRG 100%
Y PRINT - MORE
Normal Charge. Press 'Y' to print results
on store printer. Press 'N' to go back to
menu.
Possible Bad Battery. The battery failed
to accept a charge. Charge and test
battery on a DDC-2010.
Weak Charge. Battery may not be
accepting a normal charge. Charge and
Test battery on a DDC-2010.
CHARGING
EST TIME: 0:22
'N' TO STOP

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1. AC On/Off Switch
LCD turns on when AC switch
is on.
2. LCD
Displays menus and charge results.
3. KEYS
When each key is pressed a
beep sounds to assure contact
has been made.
Y Enter Key:
This key selects the main or next
menu. It also selects the cursor
line item and answers yes to a
charge progression.
+Up Key:
This key moves the cursor up in
order to select a menu line item.
It also increments a value.
-Down Key:
This key moves the cursor down
in order to select a menu line. It
also decrements a value.
N Esc Key:
This key cancels a charge or
progression. It also returns to
the previous menu.
4. Battery Charge Sequence
Indicating charge in progress,
charge complete, or see display for
additional information.
USB Port on the left side.
USB B Connection - Easy Link for
the DPC-2010
Connection
CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS
CHARGE SEQUENCE cont.
>WHAT IS RATED
VOLTAGE OF BATT?
USE +/-. 6V
'Y' TO SELECT
If the DXC-2018CA measured a low
voltage it will ask you to select the
rated battery voltage 6V, 8V, or 12V.
Use + (Up) or - (Down) key to select
rated battery voltage. Press 'Y' to
continue.
After a short time, the display will
indicate the maximum time to
complete the charge.
You can press 'N' at any time to
stop the charge.
CHARGING
MAX TIME: 0:22
'N' TO STOP
Summary Screen
>STARTING STANDRD
TEMP. 70°F FAST
RATED CCA = 600
‘N’ OR ‘Y’
Conrm that the inputs are correct. Press
'Y' if they are correct. The charge will
start. Press 'N' to re-enter temp, battery
rating, battery type, or charge type.
CHOOSE BATT TYPE
STARTING STANDRD
USE +/-,
‘Y’ TO CONTINUE
CHOOSE CHRG TYPE
FAST CHARGE
USE +/-.
'Y' TO CONINUE
BATTERY TYPE OPTIONS:
STARTING STANDRD
OPTIMA RED
OPTIMA YELLOW
OPTIMA BLUE
STARTING AGM
DEEP CYCLE AGM
DEEP CYCLE STANDRD
GELL CELL
Press the (+Up) or (-Down) key to cycle through the
battery types. Press 'Y' when it matches the type of
battery you are charging.
Press the (+ Up) or (- Down) key to choose
FAST CHARGE or FULL CHARGE. Press 'Y' to
continue.
The battery rating displayed will be either the default
rating or the last entered rating will be displayed (this
setting can be changed at setup). Adjust the rating
using the +/- keys. Press 'Y' to continue.
ENTER RATED CCA
600
USE +/-.
‘Y’ TO CONTINUE.

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Use the side terminal feature on the clamp to connect battery side terminals.
HOOK UP
2. Connect to only one 6-volt, 8-volt, or 12-volt battery at a time.
Red = (+) Positive and Black =
(-) Negative
Make sure the terminals are
clean and the connection is
secure. If the "Check Battery
Connections" remains the
connections are not secure.
If you are sure of a solid
connection replace the battery.
1. Turn on the AC switch. The LCD will indicate "DXC-2018CA"
if the unit is properly plugged into an AC outlet. For your
safety, make sure the AC receptacle is properly grounded.
Note: The DXC-2018CA is equipped with a 9ft power cord. Never use an
extension cord smaller than 12 gauge or longer than 50ft. Make sure the
extension cord and receptacle are properly grounded.
Note: Due to gases and usual corrosion around the positive terminal
it is important to connect the positive (+) red clamp rst. Make sure
the connection is certain. Then connect the negative (-) black clamp.
3. If the DXC-2018CA displays one of the following messages check your
connections.
Connect Black
Clamp to Negative
(-) Terminal
Connect Red
Clamp to
Positive (+)
Terminal
REVERSED BATTERY
CONNECTIONS!
DISCONNECT NOW
CHECK BATTERY
CONNECTIONS!
‘N’ TO CANCEL
CHARGE SEQUENCE
From the menu select CHARGE using the +/- keys.
Then press 'Y' Enter to
contine.
THE BATTERY
NEEDS TO WARM
BEFORE CHARGE
'Y' TO CONTINUE
THE BATTERY
IS TOO COLD TO
SAFELY CHARGE
'Y' TO CONTINUE
>ENTER BATTERY
TEMP. 70F
USE +/-
'Y' TO CONTINUE
The unit will go back to main
menu.
The unit will go back to main
menu.
THE BATTERY
NEEDS TO COOL
BEFORE CHARGING
'Y' TO CONTINUE
THE BATTERY
IS TOO HOT TO
CHARGE SAFELY
'Y' TO CONTINUE
If the battery temperature is above 120°F the following message will appear.
If the battery temp is below 20°F the following message will appear
Use the +(Up) and -(Down) keys to enter the approximate battery temperature. The -(Up) and +(Down) keys
increment & decrement in units of 10. Press 'Y' to continue.
>CHARGE
REVIEW/PRINT
SETUP
ABOUT