Lancol MICRO-100 User manual

LANCOL MICRO-100 Battery System Tester User Manual
NOTES：
Carefully read the user manual before using, and keep it well for future
reference.
Carefully check the device parts list before using. For any doubt, contact
Lancol distributor immediately.
Due to the product upgrade, tiny difference between the user manual and
the device will not be further noticed. Take the device as standard.

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Table of Contents
Chapter 1 Product Summary............................................................................... 1
1.1 Product Profile ...................................................................................... 1
1.2 Product Function .................................................................................. 1
1.3 Technical Parameters ........................................................................... 2
1.4 Working Environment Requirement ..................................................... 3
Chapter 2 Tester Structure................................................................................... 4
Chapter 3 Operation ............................................................................................ 5
3.1 Pre-Test ................................................................................................ 5
3.1.1 Connect Tester.......................................................................... 5
3.1.2 Key Description ........................................................................ 5
3.2 Tester Startup........................................................................................ 6
3.3 Select Language................................................................................... 6
3.4 Battery Test........................................................................................... 6
3.4.1 IN-VEHICLE or OUT-OF-VEHICLE.......................................... 7
3.4.2 Select Battery Charge State ..................................................... 8
3.4.3 Select Battery Type................................................................... 8
3.4.4 Battery System Standard and Rating ..................................... 10
3.4.5 Battery Test Result.................................................................. 12
3.5 Cranking Test...................................................................................... 14
3.6 Charging System and Rectifier Diode Test......................................... 15
Chapter 4 Daily Maintenance ............................................................................ 19
4.1 Eliminate Common Fault .................................................................... 19
4.1.1 Screen Not Light.............................................................................. 19

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Chapter 1 Product Summary
1.1 Product Profile
MICRO-100 Battery Tester adopts currently the world's most advanced
conductance testing technology to easily, quickly and accurately measure the
actual cold cranking amps capability of the vehicle starting battery, healthy
state of the battery itself, and common fault of the vehicle starting system and
charging system, which can help maintenance personnel to find the problem
quickly and accurately, thus to achieve quick vehicle repair.
1. Test all automotive cranking lead acid battery, including ordinary lead acid
battery, AGM flat plate battery, AGM spiral battery, and Gel battery, etc.
2. Directly detect bad cell battery.
3. Polarity reverse connection protection, reverse connection will not damage
the tester or affect the vehicle and battery.
4. Directly test the battery with loss of electricity, no need to full charge before
testing.
5. Testing standards include currently the world's majority of battery
standards, CCA, BCI, CA, MCA, JIS, DIN, IEC, EN, SAE, GB.
6. Support multi-languages, customer can select different language package,
which includes: Chinese Simple, Chinese Traditional, English, Japanese,
Russian, Spanish, French, Italian, German, etc. Other languages can also
be customized according to user's need.
1.2 Product Function
Main functions of MICRO-100 battery tester include: battery test, cranking test,
charging test and other additional functions.
Battery test is mainly targeted to analyze the battery healthy status to
calculate the actual cold cranking capability of the battery and the aging extent,
which provide reliable analysis evidence for the test and maintenance of the
battery. It notifies the user to replace battery in advance when the battery
getting aged.
Cranking test is mainly to test and analyze the starting motor. Through testing

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the actual required cranking current and cranking voltage of the starting motor,
it can find out whether the starting motor works fine. There are several reasons
why the starting motor is abnormal: lubricating system fault causing the
starting loaded torque increasing or rotor friction of the starting motor causing
the increasing friction of the starting motor itself.
Charging test is to check and analyze the charging system, including
generator, rectifier, rectifier diode, etc., thus to find out whether the output
voltage of the generator is normal, the rectifier diode works fine and the
charging current is normal. Suppose one of the above mentioned parts is not in
normal situation, it will lead to over charge or incomplete charge of the battery,
thus the battery will be quickly damaged and also greatly shorten the using life
of other loaded electrical appliance.
Additional functions include: Set language, voltmeter and screen brightness
adjustment.
1.3 Technical Parameters
1. Cold Cranking Amps Measure Range:
Measure Standard Measure Range
CCA 100-800
BCI 100-800
CA 100-800
MCA 100-800
JIS 26A17—130E41L
DIN 100-560
IEC 100-560
EN 100-800
SAE 100-800
GB 100-560

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2. Voltage Measure Range: 8-30VDC
1.4 Working Environment Requirement
Working Environment Temp.: -20°C-60°C
It is applicable for automotive manufacturers, automotive maintenance and
repair workshops, automotive battery factories, automotive battery distributors,
and educational organizations, etc.

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Chapter 2 Tester Structure
MICRO-100 mainly consists of battery tester main unit and testing cables.
MICRO-100 Battery Tester main unit cover is made of ABS acid-resistant
plastic.
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Chapter 3 Operation
3.1 Pre-Test
3.1.1 Connect Tester
Shake the clamps back and forth to make sure they are well
connected. Tester requires the two clamps are well connected with
the battery poles, otherwise, the test cannot go on. When enter the
battery test program, screen prompts "Check Connection", do clean
the poles and re-connect in the right way.
Tester has reverse connection protection function. When clamps are
reversely connected, tester screen will not light, but it damages
neither the tester nor the automotive load.
NOTE: For parallel connected batteries, break off the cathode
connection first, then do single test to each battery. Suppose
cathode connection is not cut off, there will be error in test result.
3.1.2 Key Description
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Up / Down keys
Select upwards or downwards via white UP and DOWN keys.
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Return key
Return to previous menu via blue RETURN key.
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OK key
Confirm the selection via green OK key

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3.2 Tester Startup
Tester automatically starts up after the clamps are correctly
connected, and displays the Lancol startup interface (Default
voltmeter is ON) refer to figure 1.
Figure 1, Startup Interface with Voltmeter on
At the middle bottom of the startup interface, it displays the
voltmeter value, which can be used as DC voltmeter. DC Voltmeter
test range is 8-30DCV, out of which will damage the tester.
3.3 Select Language
Press UP/DOWN key to select the Language,Include English,
Franch, germany,spanlish,Italy etc.
3.4 Battery Test
After entering battery test program, tester displays the tester model
and version approx. 2 seconds, see figure 3.
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Figure 3, Interface with tester model and version
Tester will display the following contents in a sequence, select
accordingly.
3.4.1 IN-VEHICLE or OUT-OF-VEHICLE
Press UP/DOWN key to select the battery location, in vehicle or out
of vehicle, then press OK key to confirm.
IN-VEHICLE means battery is connected with vehicle generator or
vehicle electrical appliance.
When surface charge detected by the tester, it prompts "SURFACE
CHARGE, TURN LIGHTS ON"
Turn lights on as prompted to eliminate battery surface charge,
tester will then display the following messages in a sequence:
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Now the tester detects the surface charge has been eliminated, turn
lights off as prompted, then press OK key. The tester will recover
automatic test
OUT-OF-VEHICLE means battery is not connected with any of the
vehicle loaded, i.e. battery connection is cut off.
3.4.2 Select Battery Charge State
After selecting the battery location, tester will prompt to select the
battery charge state, i.e. Before Charge or After Charge.
Press UP/DOWN key to select battery charge state, then press OK
key to confirm. In this way, it ensures a more accurate test result.
In Vehicle, select Before Charge for Cold Vehicle and After Charge
for Hot Vehicle.
3.4.3 Select Battery Type
After the battery charge status selected, tester will prompt to select
battery type, i.e. Regular Flooded, AGM Flat Plate or AGM Spiral,
and Gel battery. Press UP/DOWN key to select battery type, then
press OK key to confirm.
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When it's IN-VEHICLE test, battery installation way shall also be
selected, e.g. TOP, SIDE or REMOTE (This selection is no need for
OUT-OF-VEHICLE), then press OK key to confirm. REMOTE is
adopted for some in vehicle battery which is too tightly installed to
use the test clamps to connect the battery poles.
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NOTE: For REMOTE test, there will be a little tolerance. For any
doubt, take off the battery and select "OUT-OF-VEHICLE" to re-test.
3.4.4 Battery System Standard and Rating
MICRO-100 battery tester will test each battery according to the
selected system and rating.
Use UP/DOWN key to select according to the actual system
standard and rating marked on the battery. Use UP/DOWN key to
select according to the actual system standard and rating marked on
the battery. See in the below picture, the arrow indicated location.
CCA: Cold Cranking Amps, specified by SAE&BCI, most frequently
used value for starting battery at 0°F (-18°C).
BCI: Battery Council International standard
CA：Cranking Amps standard, effective starting current value
at 0°C
MCA: Marine Cranking Amps standard, effective starting current value
at 0°C.
JIS：Japan Industrial Standard, displayed on the battery as combination of
the numbers and letters, e.g. 55D23,80D26.
DIN：German Auto Industry Committee Standard
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IEC：Internal Electro technical Commission Standard
EN：European Automobile Industry Association Standard
SAE: Society of Automotive Engineers Standard
GB：China National Standard
Rating range as following:
Measure Standard Measure Range
CCA 100-800
BCI 100-800
CA 100-800
MCA 100-800
JIS 26A17—130E41L
DIN 100-560
IEC 100-560
EN 100-800
SAE 100-800
GB 100-560
Input correct test standard and rating, press OK key, tester starts to
test, and dynamic interface "TESTING" prompted. See below:
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It takes around 3 seconds to display the battery test result.
3.4.5 Battery Test Result
Battery test result includes 5 types as following:
1) Good Battery
SOH:96% SOC:98%
12.64V 490A
Rating 500A
GOOD BATTERY
The battery is without any problem, please be relaxed to use!
NOTE: SOH means State of Health
SOC means State of Charge
2) Good, Recharge
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SOH:78% SOC:30%
12.20V 440A
Rating 500A
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Good battery but low current, recharge before using.
3) Replace
SOH:46% SOC:80%
12.68V 340A
Rating 500A
REPLACE
The battery is near to or already reached the end of the using life,
replace battery, otherwise, bigger danger will be followed.
4) Bad Cell, Replace
SOH:0% SOC:20%
10.60V 0A
Rating 500A
BAD CELL，REPLACE
Battery interior damaged, broken cell or short circuit, replace
battery.
5) Charge, Retest
SOH:39% SOC:20%
12.08V 310A
Rating 500A
CHARGE-RETEST
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Unstable battery shall be recharged and retested to avoid error. If
same test result appears after recharge and retest, the battery is
regarded as damaged, replace the battery.
Attention: If "Replace" resulted from IN-VEHICLE mode, it might be
the reason that vehicle cable is not well connected with the battery.
Ensure to cut off the cable and retest the battery under
OUT-OF-VEHICLE before making a decision to replace battery.
NOTE: After testing, if need to return, press RETURN key to directly
return to the startup interface.
After testing: if it's "IN-VEHICLE" test state, press OK key will bring
to Cranking Test.
3.5 Cranking Test
Tester prompts as following:
Starting the engine as prompted, tester will automatically complete
the cranking test and display the result.
Normally, cranking voltage value lower than 9.6V is regarded as
abnormal and it is OK if it is higher than 9.6V.
Test result of the tester includes actual cranking voltage and actual
cranking time.
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When cranking test is abnormal, battery test result will also be
displayed at the same time.
This is for the convenience of the maintenance personnel to quickly
know the whole state of the starting system according to the data.
After testing finished, do not shut down the engine, press OK key to
enter Charging Test.
3.6 Charging System and Rectifier Diode Test
When enter the charging test, tester will prompt "Charging Test?"
Press OK key again to start the charging test.
NOTE: Do not shut down the engine during the test. All electrical
appliance and device are in OFF state. Turn on/off any electrical
appliance in the vehicle during the test will affect the accuracy of the
test result.
Tester will do the following tests in a sequence:
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For ripple test, tester will display the real time ripple and meanwhile,
shows ripple volt and charging volt values at the bottom line.
It takes approx. 6 seconds for the ripple test.
After the ripple test, tester will automatically start the loaded voltage
test.
Loaded Volt Test takes approx. 3 seconds, then it hints "Step on
accelerator to increase engine rotating speed"
Operate accordingly to increase the engine rotating speed to
3000turns or above, and keep for 5 seconds.
Tester starts the charging volt test after increase rev detected.
After the test finished, tester displays the effective charging volts,
ripple test result and charging test result.
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NOTE: If no increase rev detected, it shall be the fault of generator
regulator or connection with battery failed. Tester will try 3 times to
further detect, if still failed, it will skip the increase rev detect and
the test result displays "No Volt Output". See below:
Check the connection between generator and battery, then retest.
Charging Test Result:
1) Charging Volt: Normal
Charging system shows the generator output normal, no problem
detected.
2) Charging Volt: Low
Charging volt of the charging system is low.
Check drive belt of the generator whether slip or running off. Check
the connection between generator and battery is normal or not.
If both of the drive belt and the connection are in good condition,
follow the manufacturer's suggestion to eliminate generator fault.
3) Charging Volt: High
Generator output volt is high.
Since most of the vehicle generators are using internal regulator, the
generator assembly has to be replaced.(Some old style cars are
using external regulator, then directly replace the regulator.)
The normal high volt of the voltage regulator is maximum
14.7±0.5V.If charging volt is too high, it will overcharge the battery.
Therefore the battery life will be shortened and troubles will be
caused.
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