Bosch BAT 131 User manual

BAT 131
en Original instructions
Battery Tester
fr Notice originale
Vérificateur de bateries
es Manual original
Comprobadores de batarías

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Contents English 4
Sommaire Français 14
Índice Español 24

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Contents
1. Symbols used 4
1.1 In the documentation 4
1.1.1 Warning notices - Structure and
meaning 4
1.1.2 Symbols in this documentation 4
1.2 On the product 4
2. User information 5
2.1 Important notes 5
2.2 Safety instructions 5
2.3 Intended use 5
3. User Interface 5
3.1 Scope of delivery 5
3.2 Product description 5
3.3 Function of the keys 5
3.4 Switch on 5
3.5 Switch off 5
3.6 Menu 6
3.7 Special accessory 6
4. Perform Test 6
4.1 Test Preparations 6
4.2 Connecting BAT 131 6
4.3 Battery Test 6
4.4 Battery Test Results 7
4.5 Starter System Test 8
4.6 Starter System Test Results 8
4.7 Charging System Test 8
4.8 Charging System Test Results 9
4.9 Additional Test Messages 9
5. Unused Battery Mode 10
6. Maintenance & Troubleshooting 11
6.1 Cleaning 11
6.2 Service Parts / Parts Subject to Wear 11
6.3 Changing the Printer Paper 11
6.4 Changing The Cable Assembly 12
6.5 Replacing the Battery 12
6.6 Troubleshooting the Display 13
6.7 Troubleshooting the Printer 13
6.8 Disposal 13
7. Technical data 13
7.1 Battery-Test and Voltmeter 13
7.2 Printer Paper 13
1. Symbols used
1.1 In the documentation
1.1.1 Warning notices - Structure and meaning
Warning notices indicate hazards and their consequen-
ces for the user or surrounding persons. Warning noti-
ces also describe the measures for preventing these
hazards. The signal word has a crucial importance. It
indicates the probability of occurrence and the severity
of the hazard in case of non-compliance:
Signal
word
Probability of
occurrence
Severity of danger if in-
structions not observed
DANGER Immediate impend-
ing danger
Death or severe injury
WARNING Possible impending
danger
Death or severe injury
CAUTION Possible dangerous
situation
Minor injury
Below you will see an example of the “Live parts”
warning notice by way of example, with the signal word
DANGER:
DANGER – Exposure of live parts on ope-
ning the BAT 131!
Risk of (fatal) injury or heart failure from elec-
tric shocks on contact with live components.
¶Work on electrical installations or equip-
ment is only to be performed by qualified
electricians or trained personnel under the
guidance and supervision of an electrician.
¶Disconnect BAT 131 from the mains before
opening.
1.1.2 Symbols in this documentation
Sym-
bol
Designation Explanation
!Attention Warns about possible property damage.
iInformation Practical hints and other
useful information.
1.
2.
Multi-step
operation
Instruction consisting of several steps
eOne-step
operation
Instruction consisting of one step.
 Intermediate
result
An instruction produces a visible inter-
mediate result.
"Final result There is a visible final result on comple-
tion of the instruction.
1.2 On the product
!Observe all warning notices on products and ensure
they remain legible!

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2. User information
2.1 Important notes
Important information on copyright, liability and war-
ranty provisions, as well as on equipment users and
company obligations, can be found in the separate
manual "Important notes on and safety instructions
for Bosch Battery Test Equipment". These instructions
must be carefully studied prior to start-up, connec-
tion and operation of the BAT 131 and must always be
heeded.
2.2 Safety instructions
All the pertinent safety instructions can be found in
the separate manual "Important notes on and safety
instructions for Bosch Battery Test Equipment". These
instructions must be carefully studied prior to start-up,
connection and operation of the BAT 131 and must always
be heeded.
2.3 Intended use
The BAT 131 Battery Conductance and Electrical Sys-
tem Analyzer tests 6 & 12-volt regular flooded, AGM flat
plate, AGM spiral, and gel batteries, as well as 12 & 24-
volt starting and charging systems for passenger cars
and light trucks. It displays the test results in seconds
and features a built-in printer to provide customers with
a copy of the results.
Additional features include the ability to:
Rtest batteries from rated from 100 to 2000 CCA
Rdetect bad cells
Rprotect against reverse polarity
Rtest discharged batteries
Rtest multiple rating systems
(EN, EN2, DIN, SAE, IEC, JIS)
Ra multi-lingual user interface
3. User Interface
3.1 Scope of delivery
Designation Item number
BAT 131 –
Paper –
Connecting cable 3 m 1 684 465 625
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3.2 Product description
Fig. 1: BAT 131
1 Printer
2 Display
3 POWER to switch BAT 131 on/off and function key MENU
4 Cover for current probe connection socket
5 Connecting cable with terminals for the battery
6 USB interface (customer service only)
3.3 Function of the keys
Symbol Name Function
ARROWS Scroll to menu options and print the
test results.

ARROWS Choose test parameters
EENTER Make selections or save changes
MENU Access the Main Menu options
3.4 Switch on
¶Press .
iIf the display does not turn on please see chap. 6.6
3.5 Switch off
1. Go to Main Menu.
2. Disconnect BAT 131 from the battery.
3. Press .
iIf BAT 131 is connected to the battery, you can not
switch off.