Foxwell BT100 User manual

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One-Year Limited Warranty
Subject to the conditions of this limited warranty, Shenzhen Foxwell Technology Co., Ltd
(“FOXWELL”) warrants its customer that this product is free of defects in material and
workmanship at the time of its original purchase for a subsequent period of one (1) year.
In the event this product fails to operate under normal use, during the warranty period, due to
defects in materials and workmanship, FOXWELL will, at its sole option, either repair or replace
the product in accordance with the terms and conditions stipulated herein.
Terms and Conditions
1 If FOXWELL repairs or replaces the product, the repaired or replaced product shall be
warranted for the remaining time of the original warranty period. No charge will be made to the
customer for replacement parts or labor charges incurred by FOXWELL in repairing or replacing
the defective parts.
2 The customer shall have no coverage or benefits under this limited warranty if any of the
following conditions are applicable:
a) The product has been subjected to abnormal use, abnormal conditions, improper storage,
exposure to moisture or dampness, unauthorized modifications, unauthorized repair, misuse,
neglect, abuse, accident, alteration, improper installation, or other acts which are not the fault of
FOXWELL, including damage caused by shipping.
b) The Product has been damaged from external causes such as collision with an object, or from
fire, flooding, sand, dirt, windstorm, lightning, earthquake or damage from exposure to weather
conditions, an Act of God, or battery leakage, theft, blown fuse, improper use of any electrical
source, or the product was used in combination or connection with other product, attachments,
supplies or consumables not manufactured or distributed by FOXWELL.
3 The customer shall bear the cost of shipping the product to FOXWELL. And FOXWELL shall
bear the cost of shipping the product back to the customer after the completion of service under
this limited warranty.
4 FOXWELL does not warrant uninterrupted or error-free operation of the product. If a problem
develops during the limited warranty period, the consumer shall take the following step-by-step
procedure:

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a) The customer shall return the product to the place of purchase for repair or replacement
processing, contact your local FOXWELL distributor or visit our website www.foxwelltech.com to
get further information.
b) The customer shall include a return address, daytime phone number and/or fax number,
complete description of the problem and original invoice specifying date of purchase and serial
number.
c) The customer will be billed for any parts or labor charges not covered by this limited warranty.
d) FOXWELL will repair the Product under the limited warranty within 30 days after receipt of the
product. If FOXWELL cannot perform repairs covered under this limited warranty within 30 days,
or after a reasonable number of attempts to repair the same defect, FOXWELL at its option, will
provide a replacement product or refund the purchase price of the product less a reasonable
amount for usage.
e) If the product is returned during the limited warranty period, but the problem with the product
is not covered under the terms and conditions of this limited warranty, the customer will be
notified and given an estimate of the charges the customer must pay to have the product
repaired, with all shipping charges billed to the customer. If the estimate is refused, the product
will be returned freight collect. If the product is returned after the expiration of the limited
warranty period, FOXWELL’ normal service policies shall apply and the customer will be
responsible for all shipping charges.
5 ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY, OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR
PURPOSE OR USE, SHALL BE LIMITED TO THE DURATION OF THE FOREGOING LIMITED
WRITTEN WARRANTY. OTHERWISE, THE FOREGOING LIMITED WARRANTY IS THE
CONSUMER’S SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY AND IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER
WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. FOXWELL SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR SPECIAL,
INCIDENTAL, PUNITIVE OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED
TO LOSS OF ANTICIPATED BENEFITS OR PROFITS, LOSS OF SAVINGS OR REVENUE,
LOSS OF DATA, PUNITIVE DAMAGES, LOSS OF USE OF THE PRODUCT OR ANY
ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT, COST OF CAPITAL, COST OF ANY SUBSTITUTE EQUIPMENT
OR FACILITIES, DOWNTIME, THE CLAIMS OF ANY THIRD PARTIES, INCLUDING
CUSTOMERS, AND INJURY TO PROPERTY, RESULTING FROM THE PURC HASE OR USE
OF THE PRODUCT OR ARISING FROM BREACH OF THE WARRANTY, BREACH OF
CONTRACT, NEGLIGENCE, STRICT TORT, OR ANY OTHER LEGAL OR EQUITABLE
THEORY, EVEN IF FOXWELL KNEW OF THE LIKELIHOOD OF SUCH DAMAGES. FOXWELL

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SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR DELAY IN RENDERING SERVICE UNDER THE LIMITED
WARRANTY, OR LOSS OF USE DURING THE PERIOD THAT THE PRODUCT IS BEING
REPAIRED.
6 Some states do not allow limitation of how long an implied warranty lasts, so the one-year
warranty limitation may not apply to you (the Consumer). Some states do not allow the exclusion
or limitation of incidental and consequential damages, so certain of the above limitations or
exclusions may not apply to you (the Consumer). This limited warranty gives the Consumer
specific legal rights and the Consumer may also have other rights which vary from state to state.

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Safety Information
For your own safety and the safety of others, and to prevent damage to the equipment and
vehicles, read this manual thoroughly before operating your tester. The safety messages
presented below and throughout this user’s manual are reminders to the operator to exercise
extreme care when using this device. Always follow all BCI (Battery Council International) safety
recommendations. Read, understand and follow all safety messages and instructions in this
manual.
Safety Message Conventions Used
We provide safety messages to help prevent personal injury and equipment damage. Below are
signal words we used to indicate the hazard level in a condition.
Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious
injury to the operator or to bystanders.
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious
injury to the operator or to bystanders.
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in moderate or minor
injury to the operator or to bystanders.
Important Safety Instructions
And always use your tester as described in the user’s manual, and follow all safety messages.
Battery posts, terminals, and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds, chemicals
know to the state of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm.
Wash hands after handling.

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Table of Contents
ONE-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY.....................................................................................................2
SAFETY INFORMATION.....................................................................................................................5
SAFETY MESSAGE CONVENTIONS USED .............................................................................................5
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ....................................................................................................5
1 USING THIS MANUAL.....................................................................................................................7
1.1 BOLD TEXT .................................................................................................................................7
1.2 SYMBOLS AND ICONS ...................................................................................................................7
1.2.1 Solid Spot ..........................................................................................................................7
1.2.2 Arrow Icon..........................................................................................................................7
1.2.3 Note and Important Message.............................................................................................7
2 INTRODUCTIONS............................................................................................................................8
2.1 TESTER DESCRIPTIONS................................................................................................................8
2.2 ACCESSORY DESCRIPTIONS .........................................................................................................9
2.3 SPECIFICATIONS........................................................................................................................10
3 OPERATIONS................................................................................................................................10
3.1 CONNECTING THE TESTER..........................................................................................................10
3.2 BATTERY TEST..........................................................................................................................11
4 LANGUAGE...................................................................................................................................15

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1 Using This Manual
We provide tool usage instructions in this manual. Below is the conventions we used in the
manual.
1.1 Bold Text
Bold text is used to highlight selectable items such as buttons and menu options.
Example:
Press the ENTER button to select.
1.2 Symbols and Icons
1.2.1 Solid Spot
Operation tips and lists that apply to specific tool are introduced by a solid spot ●.
Example:
When System Setup is selected, a menu that lists all available options displays. Menu options
include:
● Languages
●Unit
●Beep
●Keypad Test
●LCD Test
● About
● Shortcuts
1.2.2 Arrow Icon
An arrow icon indicates a procedure.
Example:
To change menu language:
1. Scroll with the arrow keys to highlight Language on the menu.
2. Press the ENTER button to select.
1.2.3 Note and Important Message
Note
A NOTE provides helpful information such as additional explanations, tips, and comments.

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Example:
NOTE
Test results do not necessarily indicate a faulty component or system.
Important
IMPORTANT indicates a situation which, if not avoided, may result in damage to the test
equipment or vehicle.
Example:
IMPORTANT
Do not soak product as water might find its way into the tester.
2 Introductions
The latest BT100 12 Volt Automotive Battery Analyzer from Foxwell is dedicatedly developed to
test 6V & 12V regular flooded, AGM flat plate, AGM spiral and gel batteries. It provides a quick,
easy and affordable solution for technicians to view battery charging status, check battery health
and detect faults.
2.1 Tester Descriptions
This section illustrates external features, ports and connectors of the tester.

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A LCD Display - shows menus, test results and operation tips.
B ESC Button - exits a screen and generally returns to previous screen.
CUP and Down Buttons - scroll to select an option or change the values. UP Button is also
used to call up the language setup menu when starting the tester.
D ENTER Button - executes a selected option and generally goes to the next screen.
E Test Cable - Connects the tester to battery for testing.
IMPORTANT
Do not use solvents such as alcohol to clean keypad or display. Use a mild nonabrasive
detergent and a soft cotton cloth.
2.2 Accessory Descriptions
This section lists the accessories that go with the tester. If you find any of the following items
missing from your package, contact your local dealer for assistance.
1 BT100 12 Volt Automotive Battery Analyzer main unit
2 User’s Guide - provides operation instructions for the usage of the tester.

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2.3 Specifications
Display: 128 * 64 pixels, backlit display screen
Working Temperature: 0 to 60°C (32 to 140°F)
Storage Temperature: -20 to 70° C (-4 to 158° F )
Dimensions (L*W*H): 103*75*20mm
Gross Weight: 0.2 KG
Gross Weight: 0.35KG
3 Operations
This section describes how to use the tester to perform tests on car batteries. The menu-driven
display will guide you step by step through the test process.
3.1 Connecting the Tester
The tester powers on automatically when it is correctly connected to the battery. The preferred
test position is at the battery terminals. If the battery is not accessible, you may test at the jumper
post; however, the power measurement may be lower than the actual value.
To connect the tester:
1. Clean the battery posts or side terminals.
2. Connect the red clamp to the positive (+) terminal and the black clamp to the negative (-)
terminal.
3. Rock the clamps back and forth to make sure the clamps are firmly connected.
4.When the tester is correctly connected, it boots up automatically and shows the voltage of the
battery.

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NOTE
Do not connect the tester to a voltage source greater than 18V DC; otherwise you may damage
the tester.
NOTE
If you are testing inside a vehicle, make sure all accessory loads are cut off, the key is not in the
ON position and the doors are closed.
3.2 Battery Test
BT100 12 Volt Automotive Battery Analyzer allows you to analyze the battery healthy status and
view battery charging status.
To start a battery test:
1. Press the ENTER button to start the test. BAT. LOCATION Menu will display.
2. Scroll with the UP or DOWN button to highlight OUT OF VEHICLE or IN VEHICLE from
BATTERY LOCATION menu and press ENTER to select the battery location.

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3. Scroll with the UP or DOWN button to select the battery type from BATTERY TYPE menu and
press ENTER to confirm.
4. Scroll with the UP or DOWN button to select the battery standard from BATTERY
STANDARD menu and press ENTER to confirm. Not all rating systems are available for each
application.
You may find the battery type and battery rating label on every battery.
Global Rating Systems
No.
Standard
Description
BT100 Testing Range
1
CCA
Cold Cranking Amps, as specified by SAE.
The most common rating for cranking
batteries at 0°F (-18° C )
100-1100
2
BCI
Battery Council International standard
100-1100
3
CA
Cranking Amps standard. The effective
starting current value at 0°C (32°F).
100-1100

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MCA
Marine Cranking Amps standard. The
effective starting current value at 0°C
(32°F).
100-1100
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JIS
Japanese Industry Standard, shown on a
battery as a combination of numbers and
letters
26A17--245H52
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DIN
Deutsche Industrie-Norm
100-1100
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IEC
International Electrotechnical Commission
100-1100
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EN
Europa-Norm
100-1100
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SAE
Society of Automotive Engineers
100-1100
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GB
China National Standard
100-1100
5. Use UP or DOWN button to change measure range till you enter the correct range of your
battery. Press ENTER to start the test.
If the battery belongs to CCA standard, just select the corresponding CCA standard value and
press ENTER to start the testing.
6. The BAT. TEMPERATURE menu will display to make sure the battery test result more
accurate. Scroll with the UP and DOWN button to select the right battery temperature to
confirm.

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7. View test results on the screen. Depending on battery status, one of the following test results
may display.
No.
Test Results
Interpretation
1
GOOD BATTERY
The battery is in good condition.
2
GOOD-RECHARGE
The battery is in good condition but low current. Fully charge
the battery and return it to service.
3
CHARGE & RETEST
Fully charge the battery and retest. Failure to fully charge the
battery before testing may result in inaccurate results. If you
still get CHARGE & RETEST message after you fully charge
the battery, replace it.

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REPLACE BATTERY
The battery is almost dead or the connection between the
battery and battery cable is poor. Replace the battery and
retest; or disconnect the battery cables and retest the battery
using the out-of-vehicle test before replacing it.
5
BAD CELL-REPLACE
The battery may be damaged such as broken cell or short
circuit. Replace the battery and retest.
8. Press the ESC button to exit the test.
NOTE:
The tester keeps the results of last test only. When you start a new test, the last results are
overwritten.
4 Language
Language menu lets you choose system language. The device is set to English menu by default.
To change the language setting:
1. Scroll with the UP button when the tester starts to go to the LANGUAGE menu.
2. Use the UP or DOWN button to select the language you need and press the ENTER key to
confirm and return. Or press ESC button to return.