AutoMeter POSI-160OZR User manual

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POSI-160OZR
Operator Manual
The POSI-160OZR is the ultimate black box. It is the store’s
answer for gathering and printing battery and electrical
system testing and charging data from the store’s XTC-
160OZR and BVA-230OZR.
2650-1746-00 10/8/13
Auto Meter Products Inc.
413 West Elm Street
Sycamore, IL 60178
Toll Free (866) 883-TEST (8378)
www.autometer.com/test
Test Equipment

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NOTES NOTES

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NOTES CONGRATULATIONS!
You have purchased the Auto Meter Battery Testing & Charging Interface
Hub that gathers, stores, and allows printing of test results to the in store
printer from the XTC-160OZR and BVA-230OZR. If you should have any
questions about your POSI-160OZR, see the last page of this booklet for
contact information.
POSI-160OZR
Max. No. of XTC-160OZR Connected................................................. 4
Max. No. of BVA-230OZR Connected ................................................. 2
Input Power .................................................................... 100-240 VAC,
50-60 Hz (Power Supply Input),
12 VDC 5A(Power Supply Output)
Cooling ....................................................................................... Vented
Size (Battery Testing & Charging Interface) .............7-1/2” x 8-1/2” x 3”
Weight (Battery Testing & Charging Interface) ...............................4 lbs
Size (IR Interface).....................................................2-3/4” x 4” x 1-1/2”
Weight (IR Interface) ....................................................................3.2 oz
IR Interface Connection................................................................. DB-9
Max. Recommend IR Print Distance ............................................. 15 ft.

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CONTENTS
Specications .........................................................................3
Safety .....................................................................................5
POSI-160OZR Hook Up .........................................................6
POSI-160OZR Operation .......................................................7 & 8
Printing from the BVA-230OZR ..............................................9
Contact Information ................................................................11
After a test is made with the
BVA-230OZR make sure the
results are displayed on the
LCD.
Point the BVA-230OZR in the
direction of the Infrared Receiver
(within 15 ft.)
Press the <Print> key and the
test results will be printed.
Wait for the green light to stop
blinking before moving the BVA-
230OZR. It takes a moment to
send all the test data.
Depending upon the test made
the printer will sometimes yield
more information than the LCD.
Wait until the printer stops
printing before you press the
BVA-230OZR print key again.
You can recall tests from
previous batteries or system
tests and print them.
IR Receiver

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Carefully read all operating instructions
before using the POSI-160OZR
Wear eye protection when working
around batteries.
Be sure each test is completed before
removing load clamps to prevent arcing
and potential explosion from battery
gases. Never remove load clamps
while testing. Keep sparks ames, or
cigarettes away from batteries.
Keep hair, hands, and clothing as well
as tester leads and cords away from
moving blades and belts.
Provide adequate ventilation to remove
car exhaust.
In extremely cold temperatures, check for frozen electrolytic uid
before applying load. Do not attempt to Load Test or charge a battery
under 20 degrees. Allow the battery to warm to room temperature
before testing or charging.
SAFETY
Print Status:
Blinks when
sending a print
job to the in store
printer.
BVA-230OZR IR Status:
Blinks when receiving
IR print data from the IR
Interface.
POWER STATUS LED:
During POSI-160OZR power up,
the LED blinks indicating that
the POSI-160OZR is booting
up. Once booted up, the LED
remains on.
XTC-160OZR STATUS LED’s:
Blinks when the POSI-160OZR recognizes
the XTC-160OZR is connected and power
is on. While the LED is blinking, the POSI-
160OZR is down loading any new test and
charge data from the POSI-160OZR. Once
data is down loaded, the LED stops blinking
and will remain on. Steady on LED indicates
the XTC-160OZR is now ready to use.
BVA-230OZR CONNECT LED:
Blinks when one and/or two BVA-
230OZR’s are connected to the
POSI-160OZR. BVA-230OZR
power can be turned off. While the
LED is blinking, the POSI-160OZR
is down loading any new test data.
Steady on LED indicates the BVA-
230OZR is now ready to use.
OPERATION

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OPERATION
ERROR LED (Red): Lights if a an
IR print error occurred. Resend
print job from BVA-230OZR.
READY STATUS LED (Green):
On steady – Ready to accept print
job from BVA-230OZR.
Blinking – Receiving IR print data
from BVA-230OZR
USB Ports (Equipment connection ports, including XTC-160OZR, BVA-230OZR,
or PR-17 printer).
IR Interface
Cord Connection
Power Supply
Connection 12VDC
NOTE: All other connection
ports not used.
Ethernet Port (For optional
store interface connection)
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