matson BT900 User manual

DIGITAL BATTERY
TESTER
MANUAL
BT900

DIGITAL BATTERY TESTER
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TEST PROCEDURES / OPERATING
INSTRUCTIONS
IMPORTANT
WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including
arsenic, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer.
1. For testing 12 volt batteries, and for testing 12 and 24 volt charging systems.
2. Suggested operation range 0ºC (32ºF) to 50ºC (122ºF) in ambient temperature.
1. Working in the vicinity of a lead acid battery is dangerous. Batteries generate
explosive gases during normal battery operation. For this reason, it is of utmost
importance, if you have any doubt, that each time before using your tester, you read
these instructions very carefully.
2. To reduce risk of battery explosion, follow these instructions and those published by
the battery manufacturer and manufacturer of any equipment you intend to use in
the vicinity of the battery. Observe cautionary markings on these items.
3. DO NOT expose the tester to rain or snow.
For more information, go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.

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PERSONAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
PREPARING TO TEST
1. Someone should be within range of your voice or close enough to come to your aid
when you work near a lead acid battery.
2. Have plenty of fresh water and soap nearby in case battery acid contacts skin,
clothing or eyes.
3. Wear safety glasses and protective clothing.
4. If battery acid contacts skin or clothing, wash immediately with soap and water.
If acid enters eye, immediately ood eye with running cold water for at least ten
minutes and get medical attention immediately.
5. NEVER smoke or allow a spark or ame in vicinity of battery or engine.
6. Be extra cautious to reduce risk of dropping a metal tool onto the battery.
It could spark or short-circuit the battery or other electrical parts and could
cause an explosion.
7. Remove personal metal items such as rings, bracelets, necklaces and watches when
working with a lead acid battery. It can produce a short circuit current high enough
to weld a ring or the like to metal causing a severe burn.
1. Be sure area around battery is well ventilated while battery is being tested.
2. Clean battery terminals. Be careful to keep corrosion from coming in contact
with eyes.
3. Inspect the battery for cracked or broken case or cover. If battery is damaged,
do not use tester.
4. If the battery is not sealed maintenance free, add distilled water in each cell
until battery acid reaches level specied by the manufacturer. This helps purge
excessive gas from cells. Do not overll.
5. If necessary to remove battery from vehicle to test, always remove ground
terminal from battery rst. Make sure all accessories in the vehicle are o to
ensure you do not cause any arcing.

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OPERATION & USE
Note: Each time you connect the tester to a battery, the tester will run a quick cable
verication to ensure a proper connection through the output cables to sensors in the
clamp jaws. If the connection checks out OK, the tester will proceed to the Home Screen.
If the connection is poor, the display will show“CHECK CABLE”. In this case, check cable
connections for visible signs of damage, as you may need to re-connect the clamps to
the battery or replace the cable end.
1. Before you test a battery in a vehicle, turn o the ignition, all accessories and loads.
Close all the vehicle doors and the trunk lid.
2. Make sure you have put 1x CR2032 battery into the battery chamber and set the
date & time. Replace this battery if the date & time goes slower than it should be.
BEFORE TESTING

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OPERATION & USE
3. Make sure the battery terminals are clean. Wire brush them if necessary.
Clamp the black load lead to the vehicle negative battery terminal. Clamp the
red load lead to the vehicle positive battery terminal. Please clamp on the lead
part of the terminal only. Clamping on the iron part of the terminal will lead to
wrong test results.
Note that nothing will be seen on the display until the tester is connected to a
vehicle battery.
PAPER REPLACEMENT
A. Open the clear cover.
B. Place a new paper roll in
the compartment.
C. Pull a short length of paper from
the compartment and press down
the clear cover to close.

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MAIN MENU
SYSTEM ANALYZER You will view the following screens by pressing
/ to switch between all functions and settings.
BATTERY TEST
XX.XX V Press «ENTER» to do battery test.
SYSTEM TEST
XX.XX V Press «ENTER» to do system test.
IN-VEHICLE TEST
XX.XX V Press «ENTER» to do In-vehicle test.
PRINT LAST RESULT Press «ENTER» to print last result.
LANGUAGE SELECT Press «ENTER» to change language.
TEST COUNTER Press «ENTER» to see how many times you
tested in battery / system / in-vehicle test.
2018/02/05 13:25:00
Press «ENTER» to start Date &Time Setting.
Then press / to adjust“Year”. Press
«ENTER» to nishYear. Please follow previous
step to nish Month, Day, Hour & Minute.
BRIGHTNESS Press «ENTER» to start adjusting brightness
of the screen.
CUSTOMIZE Press «ENTER» to edit customized info.v

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BATTERY TEST
1. Select BATTERY TEST. Press «ENTER».
BATTERY TEST
XX.XX V
2. Press the / to select REGULAR/STD or START/STOP battery.
REGULAR/STD START/STOP
REGULAR/STD BATTERY:
FLOODED, AGM FLAT PLATE,
AGM SPIRAL, VRLA/GEL
START/STOP BATTERY:
AGM FLAT PLATE, EFB
3. Press the / key to select the battery type:
BATTERY TYPE:
AGM FLAT PLATE
ENTER
4. Press «ENTER» to conrm choice.
5. Press the / key to select the battery rating: CCA/SAE, EN, JIS, DIN, IEC, & CA/MCA.
SELECT RATING:
CCA/SAE

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7. Press the / key to input the battery capacity.
CCA/SAE: 40~2000
EN: 40~1885
DIN: 25~1120
IEC: 30~1320
JIS: By Battery Type No.
CA/MCA: 50~2400
BATTERY TEST
SELECT CAPACITY:
560CCA/SAE
ABOVE 32°F/0°C?
YES/NO
8. Press the / key to conrm temperature.
9. Press <<Enter>> to begin the test.
*Return Feature: Before the test is started, the user can always return to the previous
setting page by pressing <<ENTER>> for 2 seconds.
SURFACE CHARGE NOTICE:
The battery will hold a surface charge if the engine has been running or after the
battery has been charged.The tester may prompt you to remove the surface charge.
6. Press «ENTER» to conrm choice.
ENTER

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BATTERY TEST
A. Follow the instructions indicating when to turn the headlights on and o or apply a
load into the battery.
In Vehicle:
Out Of Vehicle:
SURFACE CHARGE IN VEHICLE?
YES
SURFACE CHARGE IN VEHICLE?
NO
TURN HEADLIGHTS ON FOR 15 SECS
TESTING
TESTING
IS BATTERY CHARGED?
YES/NO
B. The tester will resume testing after it detects that the surface charge is removed.
10. Test the battery for few seconds.
11. Press the / key to select battery fully charged or not if tester asks. Press
«ENTER» to conrm choice.
12. When the test is completed, the display shows the actual volts and the actual
CCA and internal resistance. {Press the / key to read: SOH (STATE OF HEALTH)
and SOC (STATE OF CHARGE)}.

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BATTERY TEST
13. One of the six test results will be displayed:
GOOD & PASS
VOL: xx.xx V
CCA: xxxx CCA/SAE
IR: xx.xx mΩ
CAUTION
VOL: xx.xx V
CCA: xxxx CCA/SAE
IR: xx.xx mΩ
BAD & REPLACE
VOL: xx.xx V
CCA: xxxx CCA/SAE
IR: xx.xx mΩ
BAD CELL & REPLACE
VOL: xx.xx V
CCA: xxxx CCA/SAE
IR: xx.xx mΩ
RECHARGE & RETEST
VOL: xx.xx V
CCA: xxxx CCA/SAE
IR: xx.xx mΩ
GOOD & RECHARGE
VOL: xx.xx V
CCA: xxxx CCA/SAE
IR: xx.xx mΩ
GOOD & PASS
*The battery is good and capable of
holding a charge.
GOOD & RECHARGE
*The battery is good but needs to
be recharged.
CAUTION
*The battery may be serviced but
decrease the capability of starting the
engine gradually. The battery may fail
under extreme climate conditions. There
may be a poor connection between the
vehicle and the battery aecting the
charging function. Please pay attention to
the battery for replacement consideration
and charging system checking.
RECHARGE & RETEST
*Battery is discharged, the battery
condition cannot be determined until
it is fully charged. Recharge & retest
the battery.
BAD & REPLACE
*The battery will not hold a charge.
It should be replaced immediately.
BAD CELL & REPLACE
*The battery has at least one cell short
circuit. It should be replaced immediately.

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BATTERY TEST
LOAD ERROR
GOOD & PASS
SOC: xx.xx V
90%
GOOD & PASS
SOH: xxxx CCA/SAE
90%
LOAD ERROR
*The tested battery is bigger than 2000CCA/SAE or 200AH. Or the clamps are not
connected properly. Please fully charge the battery and retest after excluding both
previous reasons. If reading is the same, the battery should be replaced immediately.
14. SOC & SOH Display: Press directional keys to see SOC & SOH:
15. Press the / key to select result printing: YES or NO. Press «ENTER» to
conrm your choice.
*24V SystemTest Printing: The printer will not function for 24Volt batteries system test
printing.The 24V system test result will be recorded till you hook up to a 12V battery and the
right screen shows up. Please select“YES”and press enter key to print the result and then
disconnect the clamps. The screen will appear again after you reconnect the clamps. Please
select“NO”and press the enter key to go back to the main menu.
PRINT RESULT?
YES/NO
ENTER
PRINT 24V SYSTEM RESULT?
YES
16. Press «ENTER» return to MAIN MENU or remove the test clamps from the battery
posts after completion of testing batteries to end test.

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SYSTEM TEST
1. Select “SYSTEMTEST”from the main menu.
2. Turn o all vehicle accessory loads such as light, air conditioning, radio, etc.
Before starting the engine.
3. When the engine is started, one of the three results will be displayed along
with the actual reading measured.
SYSTEM TEST
xx.xx V
PRESS ENTER FOR CHARGING TEST MAKE SURE ALL LOADS ARE OFF
TURN OFF LOADS
START ENGINE
CRANKING VOLTS
xx.xx V NORMAL
CRANKING VOLTS
xx.xx V LOW
CRANKING VOLTS
NOT DETECTED
CRANKING VOLTS NORMAL
The system is showing normal draw.
Press «ENTER» to perform the charging
system test.
VOLTS BEIM ANLASSEN LOW
The cranking voltage is below normal
limits, troubleshoot the starter with
manufacturers recommended procedure.
VOLTS BEIM ANLASSEN NOT DETECTED
The cranking voltage is not detected.
4. Press «ENTER» to begin charging system test.

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SYSTEM TEST
ALT. IDLE VOLTS
xx.xx V HIGH
ALT. IDLE VOLTS
xx.xx V NORMAL
5. Press the «ENTER» key, one of the three results will be displayed along with the
actual reading measured.
HIGH CHARGING VOLTS WHEN TEST
AT IDLE
The voltage output from the alternator to
the battery exceeds the normal limits of
a functioning regulator. Check to ensure
there is no loose connection and the
ground connection is normal. If there is
no connection issue, replace the regulator.
Since most alternators have the regulator
built-in, this will require you to replace the
alternator. The normal high limit of a typical
automotive regulator is 14.7 volts +/- 0.05.
Check manufacturer specications for the
correct limit, as it will vary by vehicle type
and manufacturer.
CHARGING SYSTEM NORMAL WHEN
TEST AT IDLE
The system is showing normal output from
the alternator. No problem is detected.
LOW CHARGING VOLTS WHEN TEST
AT IDLE
The alternator is not providing sucient
current to the battery. Check the belts
to ensure the alternator is rotating
with engine running. If the belts are
slipping or broken, replace the belts
and retest. Check the connections from
the alternator to the battery. If the
connection is loose or heavily corroded,
clean or replace the cable and retest. If
the belts and connections are in good
condition, replace the alternator.
ALT. IDLE VOLTS
xx.xx V LOW

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SYSTEM TEST
RIPPLE DETECTED
xx.xx V NORMAL
NO RIPPLE DETECT
PRESS ENTER
RIPPLE DETECTED
xx.xx V HIGH
TURN ON LOADS
PRESS ENTER
RUN ENGINE UP TO 2500RPM
15 SEC
6. Press «ENTER» for the charging system with accessory loads. Turn on the blower to
high (heat), high beam headlights, and rear defogger. Do not use cyclical loads such
as air conditioning or windshield wipers.
7. When testing older model diesel engines, the users need to run up the engine to
2500 rpm for 15 secs.
8. Press «ENTER» to read the ripple from the charging system to the battery. One of the
three testing results will be displayed along with the actual testing measured.
RIPPLE DETECTED NORMAL
Diodes function well in the
alternator / starter.
NO RIPPLE DETECT
Ripple is not detected.
EXCESS RIPPLE DETECTED
One or more diodes in the alternator
are not functioning or there is stator
damage. Check to ensure the alternator
mounting is sturdy and that the belts are
in good shape and functioning properly.
If the mounting and belts are good,
replace the alternator.

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SYSTEM TEST
ALT. LOAD VOLTS
xx.xx V HIGH
9. Press the «ENTER» key to continue the charging system with accessory loads. One of
the three results will be displayed along with the actual testing measured.
CHARGING SYSTEM HIGH WHEN TEST
WITH ACCESSORY LOADS
The voltage output from the alternator to
the battery exceeds the normal limits of a
functioning regulator.
Check to ensure there are no loose
connections and that the ground connection
is normal. If there are no connection issues,
replace the regulator. Since most alternators
have the regulator built-in, this will require
you to replace the alternator.
CHARGING SYSTEM LOW WHEN TEST
WITH ACCESSORY LOADS
The alternator is not providing sucient
current for the system’s electrical loads and
the charging current for the battery. Check
the belts to ensure the alternator is
rotating with the engine running. If the
belts are slipping or broken, replace the
belts and retest.
Check the connections from the alternator
to the battery. If the connection is loose or
heavily corroded, clean or replace the cable
and retest. If the belts and connections are
in good working condition, replace
the alternator.
ALT. LOAD VOLTS
xx.xx V LOW
ALT. LOAD VOLTS
xx.xx V NORMAL
CHARGING SYSTEM NORMAL WHEN TEST
WITH ACCESSORY LOADS
The system is showing normal output from
the alternator. No problem detected.

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SYSTEM TEST
CRANKING VOLTAGE
xx.xx V NORMAL
ALT. IDLE VOLTS
xx.xx V NORMAL
PRINT RESULT?
YES/NO
TEST OVER. TURN OFF LOADS
& ENGINE
ALT. LOAD VOLTS
xx.xx V NORMAL RIPPLE VOLTAGE
xx.xx V NORMAL
10. Press «ENTER» when charging system test is completed.Turn all accessory loads and
engine o. Press «ENTER» to read the system test results.
11. Press“ENTER”to press result or not.
IN-VEHICLE TEST
This is a combination test of both battery test & system test. Please refer to above
testing procedures or follow the instructions on the display of the tester.

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GLOSSARY
WHAT IS A GEL BATTERY?
WHAT IS AN AGM BATTERY?
A gel battery is a lead-acid electric storage battery that:
● is sealed using special pressure valves and should never be opened.
● is completely maintenance-free.*
● has all of its electrolyte absorbed in separators consisting of a sponge-like mass of
matted glass bres.
● uses a recombination reaction to prevent the escape of hydrogen and oxygen gases
normally lost in a ooded lead-acid battery (particularly in deep cycle applications).
● is non-spillable, and therefore can be operated in virtually any position. However,
upside-down installation is not recommended.
● Connections must be retorqued and the batteries should be cleaned periodically.
● is sealed using special pressure valves and should never be opened.
● is completely maintenance-free.
● uses thixotropic gelled electrolyte.
● uses a recombination reaction to prevent the escape of hydrogen and oxygen gases
normally lost in a ooded lead-acid battery (particularly in deep cycle applications).
● is non-spillable, and therefore can be operated in virtually any position. However,
upside-down installation is not recommend-ed.
● Connections must be retorqued and the batteries should be cleaned periodically.
An AGM battery is a lead-acid electric storage battery that:

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GLOSSARY
WHAT IS A VRLA BATTERY?
WHAT IS A SLI BATTERY?
WHAT IS STATE OF HEALTH?
WHAT IS STATE OF CHARGE?
Valve Regulated Lead Acid Battery – This type of battery is sealed Maintenance Free with
a“Bunce”Valve orValves in the top of them that opens when a preset pressure is realized
inside the battery and let’s the excess gas pressure out.Then the valve resets itself.
These initials stand for Starting, Lighting and Ignition, which are the three basic
functions which a battery has to perform on all normal vehicles. Batteries given this
description will have been specically designed for service on cars and trucks within a
voltage controlled electrical system. Those SLI batteries which are intended for heavy
haulage vehicles tted with large diesel motors may often be called COMMERCIAL
batteries.They have to be much more powerful and more robust than batteries
intended for cars.
It means how much battery capacity is left (%) comparing with the marked original
battery capacity.
It means how many percent of the battery is actually charged.
WHAT IS CCA (COLD CRANKING AMPS)?
WHAT IS AMPERE-HOUR?
The current in amperes which a new fully charged battery can deliver for 30 seconds
continuously without the terminal voltage falling below 1.2volts per cell, after it has
been cooled to 0OF and held at that temperature.This rating reects the ability of
the battery to deliver engine starting currents under winter conditions.
The unit of measurement of electrical capacity. A current of one ampere for one hour
implies the delivery or receipt of one ampere-hour of electricity. Current multiplied
by time in hours equals ampere-hours.

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TERMS AND CONDITIONS
OF WARRANTY
Products developed and sold byTridon Australia Pty Ltd come with a guarantee for the
reasonable life of the product, for the purpose it is commonly used. This is in addition
to the rights of the consumer under the Australian Consumer Law. To be considered
for warranty please take the product with proof of purchase to the store where you
purchased the product or contactTridon Australia
The warranty is given by:
Tridon Australia, 21-25 Derby St, Silverwater, NSW 2128.
Tel: [phone].
Email: [email protected]
Our goods come with guarantees that cannot be excluded under the Australian
Consumer Law. You are entitled to a replacement or refund for a major failure and
for compensation for any other reasonably foreseeable loss or damage incurred if
the product fails when used for the purpose for which it was intended. You are also
entitled to have the goods repaired or replaced if the goods fail to be of acceptable
quality and the failure does not amount to a major failure.
Tridon Australia will bear costs associated with claiming legitimate warranties.
Proof of expenses incurred must be submitted to Tridon Australia Pty Ltd.