Midtronics EXP-1000 FHD User manual

INSTRUCTION MANUAL
EXP-1000 FHD
FOR TESTING 12-VOLT TRUCK- AND AUTOMOTIVE BATTERIES AND 12 AND 24-VOLT CHARGING SYSTEMS
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CONTENTS
BATTERY GROUND TEST
STARTER CIRCUIT
ALTERNATOR CIRCUIT
OTHER CIRCUIT
STARTING THE TESTER FOR THE
FIRST TIME
SAFETY
GENERAL PRECAUTIONS
REGISTERING YOUR ANALYZER
INSPECTING THE BATTERY
TESTING OUT-OF-VEHICLE
TESTING IN-VEHICLE
CONNECTING THE BATTERY TEST
CABLE
SETTING USER PREFERENCES
CONNECTIONS AND DATA PORTS
REMOVING AND INSERTING THE
DATA CARD
CONNECTING THE BATTERY TEST
CABLE
DISPLAY AND KEYPAD
DATA ENTRY METHODS
MENU STRUCTURE
BATTERY TEST
STARTER TEST
ALTERNATOR TEST
TEST RESULTS
CHAPTER 1:
BEFORE YOU BEGIN
CHAPTER 7:
CABLE DROP TEST
CHAPTER 3:
TEST PREPARATION
CHAPTER 2:
DESCRIPTION
CHAPTER 5:
SYSTEM TEST
CHAPTER 6:
GENERATE PAIR
CHAPTER 8:
QC TEST
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ADDITIONAL TEST REQUIREMENTS
BATTERY TEST RESULTS
NEW BATTERY TEST RESULTS
CHAPTER 4:
BATTERY TEST
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CHAPTER 9:
INFO
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TOTALS
TRANSFER DATA
VERSION INFO
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CHAPTER 10:
PRINT/VIEW
VIEW TEST
VIEW CABLE TEST
VIEW QC TEST

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CONTENTS
BATTERY POWER INDICATOR
REPLACING THE TESTER
BATTERIES
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CHAPTER 13:
TESTER INTERNAL BATTERIES
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PATENTS & LIMITED WARRANTY
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CHAPTER 11:
UTILITY MENU
CHAPTER 12:
TROUBLESHOOTING
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CONFIG TESTER
DISPLAY
CONFIG PRINTER
SHOP INFO
COUPON
EDIT COUPON
LANGUAGE
FORMAT CARD
UPDATE
VEHICLE DRAIN
BATTERY ID
THE DISPLAY DOES NOT TURN ON
THE STATUS LED FLASHES
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When the tester is rst used the operator is asked to enter a
couple of items such as language, date and me. Changes
can be made aerwards by going in to the Ulity Menu and
selecng CONFIG TESTER.
Because of the possibility of personal injury, always use
extreme cauon when working with baeries. Follow
all manufacturers’ instrucons and BCI (Baery Council
Internaonal) safety recommendaons.
• Baery acid is highly corrosive. If acid enters your eyes,
immediately ush them thoroughly with running cold
water for at least 15 minutes and seek medical aenon.
If baery acid gets on your skin or clothing, wash imme-
diately with water and baking soda.
• Always wear proper safety glasses or face shield when
working with or around baeries.
• Keep hair, hands, and clothing as well as the analyzer
cords and cables away from moving engine parts.
• Remove any jewelry or watches before you start servic-
ing the baery.
• Use cauon when working with metallic tools to prevent
sparks or short circuits.
• Never lean over a baery when tesng, charging or jump
starng it.
The tester is manufactured in line with the latest state of the
art and according to recognised safety standards. If used
incorrectly or misused, however, it can cause
• injury or death to the user or a third party,
• damage to the tester and other material assets belonging
to the operator,
• inecient operaon of the tester.
All persons involved in commissioning, operang, maintai-
ning and servicing the tester must
• be suitably qualied,
• have knowledge of and experience in dealing with testers
and baeries and
• read and follow these operang instrucons carefully.
STARTING THE TESTER FOR
THE FIRST TIME
WASH HANDS AFTER HANDLING.
WARNING
RISK OF EXPLOSIVE GASES. NEVER SMOKE OR
ALLOW A SPARK OR FLAME IN THE VICINITY OF A
BATTERY.
Baeries can produce a highly explosive mix of hydro-
gen gas and oxygen, even when the baery is not in
operaon. Always work in a well-venlated area.
DANGER
CHAPTER 1:
BEFORE YOU BEGIN
The safety symbol followed by
the word WARNING or CAUTION
indicates instrucons for avoiding
hazardous condions and personal
injury.
The word CAUTION indicates instruc-
on for avoiding equipment damage.
The wrench symbol indicates proce-
dural notes and helpful informaon.
The text for keypad buons and
so-key funcons are in bold capital
leers.
The text for screen opons are in
regular capital leers.
Convenon Descripon
CAUTION
UP ARROW
CAPITAL LETTERS
CONVENTIONS
SAFETY
Before using your tester, we recommend that you register it
online to acvate your warranty. Registraon will also make
it faster and easier for you to obtain technical support and
service, and order parts and accessories. In addion, you'll be
alerted to any important informaon, like product updates
and special oers.
To register, log on at www.midtronics.com/warranty.html
and have you serial number ready. The number is at the
boom of the label on the back of the analyzer.
Serial number location
REGISTERING YOUR ANALYZER
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CHAPTER 2:
DESCRIPTION DISPLAY AND KEYPAD
The keypad and display work together to help you quickly
nd and use the right tools at the right me. The display also
keeps you on track with on-screen navigaon aids, direcons
and messages.
INTERNAL BATTERIES STATUS
INDICATOR
This indicator appears in the screen’s top le corner, lets
you know the status and charge level of the analyzer’s six
1.5-volt baeries. The X in the top le corner of the screen
shows that the analyzer is powered by the baery you’re
tesng to conserve the analyzer’s internal baeries.
VOLTMETER
When you rst connect the analyzer to a baery it funcons
as a voltmeter. The voltage reading appears above the le
so key unl you move to other menus or funcons.
SOFT KEYS
Press the two So Keys linked to the boom of the screen
to perform the funcons displayed above them. The
funcons change depending on the menu or test process.
So it may be helpful to think of the words appearing above
them as part of the keys. Some of the more common sokey
funcons are SELECT, BACK, and END.
POWER KEY
Press the POWER buon to turn the analyzer on and
o. The analyzer also turns on automacally when you
connect its test leads to a baery.
TITLE BAR
The tle bar shows you the name of the current menu,
test tool, ulity, or funcon.
SELECTION AREA
The selecon area below the Title Bar contains selectable
items or dialog boxes that display informaon or require
a response.
MENU SCREEN ARROWS
When displayed in menu screens, the menu screen
arrows show you which ARROW key on the keypad to
press to display other icons or screens. The Up and Down
Menu Screen Arrows, for example, indicate when to
press the UP ( ) and DOWN ( ) ARROW keys to display
the screens above and below the current screen.
The Le and Right Menu Screen Arrows tell you when to
use the LEFT ( ) or RIGHT ( ) ARROW keys to select an
icon.
When displayed under a list of opons, the menu screen
arrows show you which keypad arrow to press to
highlight a character or item in a list.
SCROLL BAR
Another navigaonal aid is the scroll bar on the right
side of the screen. The posion of its scroll box shows
you whether the screen is the top (or only screen),
middle, or last in a series.
ARROW KEYS
Press the UP ARROW key to move up to the next
selectable item or row. When entering text, use the UP
ARROW key to move to the previous character.
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CONNECTIONS AND DATA
PORTS
The analyzer ships with a storage card slot to protect it from
dust and debris. To remove the data card, push briey on its
edge to release it and pull it from the slot. When inserng a
card, push it into the slot unl it locks. The card is correctly
inserted when it is not protruding from the slot. To protect
the card slot and enable the analyzer to read and write to the
card, leave the card in the slot.
REMOVING AND INSERTING THE
DATA CARD
CAUTION: TO PREVENT DAMAGE TO THE ANALYZ-
ER’S CIRCUITRY, DO NOT CONNECT THE ANALYZER
TO A VOLTAGE SOURCE GREATER THAN
30 VDC.
WARNING
1. Data transmier: sends test results to a PC using an op-
onal hardware and soware kit.
2. Infrared temperature sensor with a range of -28 °C to +93 °C
3. 6-pin connector for the baery test cable.
4. Input for accessories. (oponal)
5. Spring-loaded data card slot for test data storage and
soware upgrades.
6. DB-9 connector for future expandability.
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Icon Description
*PRINT/VIEW for all stascal
info and soware version info.
*INFO contains a test counter,
data transfer ulity, and the
tester software version and
serial number.
*UTILITY includes funconality
to setup the tester.
Print/View Menu
Icon Description
VIEW TEST displays the last test results
VIEW CABLE TEST displays the last cable
drop test results.
VIEW QC TEST displays the last QC test
result.
Info Menu
Icon Description
TOTALS displays the total baery tests
performed since the tester was rst
used, the totals by decision, or allows
you to clear the counters.
An oponal IR soware and hardware
package enables you to transfer test data
to a PC.
Displays the soware version, total tests
from rst use, and serial number.
Utility Menu
Icon Description
The CONFIG TESTER menu allows you
to set the following parameters: TIME,
DATE, FORMAT, TEMPERATURE UNITS,
WRITE FAIL, VEHICLE ID TYPE and DEPOT
ID.
Sengs to adjust the contrast level and
backlight me.
CHAPTER 2:
DESCRIPTION
DATA ENTRY METHODS
To perform a parcular test or funcon, the tester will ask for
di erent types of informaon. This means that the methods
you use to enter informaon will change depending on the
type of informaon requested. The four types of entry
methods are described below.
Typically, the so key below the right half of the
screen conrms your choice, although the word above it may
vary. In a similar fashion, the so key below the le half of
the screen cancels your choice or returns you to the previous
screen, although the word above it may also vary.
MENU ICONS
A menu icon is a graphical representaon of a funcon
you can select. To select an icon, use the LEFT or RIGHT
ARROW key to highlight it. Highlighng changes the icon
to a white picture on a black background. To con rm your
selecon, press the appropriate so key.
OPTION BUTTONS
Some lists have opon buons before each item. To select an
item, use the UP/DOWN ARROW keys to
move the dot into the buon next to the item you want. You
can also use the alphanumeric keypad to enter the number
preceding the opon buon. To con rm your selecon,
press the appropriate so key.
SCROLLING LISTS
Scrolling lists contain items that extend above and below
the screen or the selecon box that contains them.
To indicate that there are more items, the symbols appear
to the right of the  rst visible or highlighted item on the list.
To select from this type of list, use the UP/DOWN ARROW
keys to scroll to the item, or use the keypad to enter your
choice, and press the appropriate so key.
ALPHANUMERIC ENTRIES
Even though the tester does not use an alphanumeric keypad
it is possible to enter alphanumeric values. When
applicable the alphanumeric values appear on the display.
Use the UP/DOWN or LEFT/RIGHT ARROW keys to scroll
and con rm this with the > key. To return one or more steps
use the < key.
MENU STRUCTURE
This secon will help you get to your desnaon while
leng you know what test leads you may need when you
arrive. The test leads are represented by symbols for their
connectors.
MAIN MENU
The Main Menu is the starng point for all tools and ulies,
which are depicted as icons. Some icons lead directly to the
funcon they represent, while others are menu icons that
lead to two or more funcons. Menu icons are marked here
with an asterisk (*) and are mapped on the following pages.
Icon Description
Enables you to congure the printer to
IrDA.
Create your own address details for
printouts with the SHOP INFO icon.
If you have created a coupon in the EDIT
COUPON ulity, use COUPON to enable
or disable.
EDIT COUPON allows you to create and
store up to three separate coupons to be
printed on test results.
With the LANGUAGE menu you can se-
lect one of the 24 available languages.
With FORMAT CARD you erase all infor-
maon on the data card.
With UPDATE you can install new so-
ware on the tester.
VEHICLE DRAIN
BATTERY ID
Icon Description
The BATTERY TEST tests a
baery using the baery infor-
maon you select in a series of
screens.
Optional
The SYSTEM TEST tests a
baery, and the starng and
charging system.
CABLE DROP TEST tests both si-
des of a circuit simultaneously
for voltage. Three preset tests
and 1 user-dened.
GENERATE PAIR allows you to
check whether two baeries
can be used together.
QC TEST is used for tesng
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Before starng your test you may want to customize the use
of your analyzer by seng preferences in the Ulity Menu.
The menu has sengs for the display’s date and me, the
contrast and backlight me, a ulity to customize printouts
for the oponal IR printer, among others.
To conserve the analyzer’s internal baeries, the
tester will turn o aer 30 seconds of inacvity.
CHAPTER 3:
TEST PREPARATION
Before starng the test visually inspect the baery for:
• Cracked, buckled, or leaking case. If you see any of these
defects, replace the baery.
• Corroded, loose, or damaged cables and connecons.
Repair or replace them as needed.
• Corrosion on the baery terminals, and dirt or acid on
the case top. Clean the case and terminals using a wire
brush and a mixture of water and baking soda.
• Low electrolyte level. If the electrolyte level is too low,
add dislled water to ll up to 1/2 above the top of the
plates and fully charge the baery. Do not overll.
• Corroded or loose baery tray and hold-down xture.
Tighten or replace as needed.
INSPECTING THE BATTERY
The preferred baery test locaon is in the vehicle. However,
if you plan to test out of the vehicle:
• Always disconnect the negave cable from the baery
rst and reconnect it last.
• Always use a carry tool or strap to li and transport the-
baery.
TESTING OUT-OF-VEHICLE
The preferred test posion is at the baery posts. If you
must test at a remote-post locaon, it should have both a
posive and negave post.
At the start of the test, make sure all vehicle accessory loads
are o, the key is not in the ignion, and the doors are
closed.
TESTING IN-VEHICLE
CAUTION: DO NOT CONNECT THE TESTER TO A VOLTAGE
SOURCE GREATER THAN 30 VDC.
Connect the baery test cable to the tester by rst aligning
the cable connector’s 6 pins with the holes on top of the
tester. Firmly insert the connector and ghten the locking
ring. Connect the clamps to the baery: the red clamp to the
posive (+) terminal and the black clamp to the negave (–)
terminal.
If you connect the clamps in the wrong polarity (posive to
negave or negave to posive), the tester displays CLAMPS
REVERSED! Reconnect the clamps correctly. To make sure
both sides of the clamps are gripping the terminals, rock the
each clamp back and forth. A poor connecon will prevent
tesng, and the tester will display the message CHECK CON-
NECTION. If the message reappears aer you have correctly
reconnected the clamps, clean the terminals and reconnect.
CONNECTING THE BATTERY TEST
CABLE
SETTING USER PREFERENCES

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CHAPTER 4:
BATTERY TEST
The tester guides you through the steps of selecng your
baery test parameters and interpreng the results. Before
you start the test, review the instrucons in Chapter 3: Test
Preparaon.
1. Type in the USER ID (consisng of two leers)
Press the NEXT so key to connue. The BACK so key
returns you to the Main Menu at the start of the test and
to the previous screen as you progress.
2. Select the BATTERY AGE.
1 NEW BATTERY
2 IN SERVICE
Press the NEXT so key to connue.
In case of NEW BATTERY connue with step 6. BATTERY
TYPE.
3. Select the BATTERY LOCATION.
1 OUT OF VEHICLE
2 IN VEHICLE
Press the NEXT so key to connue.
4. If OUT OF VEHICLE was chosen go to step 6.If IN VEHICLE
was chosen, please enter the FLEET ID/VIN.
Press the NEXT so key to connue.
5. Select the VEHICLE TYPE.
1 BUS/TRUCK
2 CAR/LCV
Press the NEXT so key to connue. If CAR/LCV was cho-
sen go to step 6. If BUS/TRUCK was chosen, the tester will
ask you to CONNECT TO BATTERY 1.
6. Enter the BATTERY ID (this funcon is only shown when
enabled in the Ulity menu). Press the NEXT so key to
connue.
7. Select the BATTERY TYPE.
1 REGULAR/FLOODED
2 AGM FLAT
3 AGM SPIRAL
4 EFB
5 GEL
Press the NEXT so key to connue.
8. If you have chosen EFB the tester will give you a baery
rang list to choose from. If other: select the baery’s
rang standard. The standard, and the rang units re-
quired are printed on the baery label. If the informaon
is unreadable, contact the baery manufacturer.
1 EN
2 JIS
3 DIN
4 SAE
5 IEC
6 CCA
10. If you select JIS, the tester asks for the baery rang.
Scroll to the correct rang. To increase your scrolling
speed, hold the UP or DOWN ARROW key, or use the
LEFT or RIGHT ARROW key to move up or down four part
numbers at a me. Press the NEXT so key to connue.
11. Measure the TEMPERATURE by aiming the tester 5 cm
from the sides or top of the baery case. As soon as the
temperature reading is stable the operator can press
NEXT.
The tester will now test the baery. For the next
few seconds the tester will display the word
TESTING and a stopwatch while it evaluates the
baery.
ADDITIONAL TEST REQUIREMENTS
For a more decisive result the tester may ask for addional
informaon or probe deeper into the baery’s condion.
The following messages and instrucons may appear before
the tester displays the results of your test. Also, if you are
tesng in vehicle on a bus/truck, you may be required to also
connect the tester to the second baery. Follow the instruc-
ons on the tester.
SYSTEM NOISE
To perform a correct measurement the tester requires
the vehicle to be in rest. Aer the car has been driven
some vehicle specic systems might sll be acve in the
background. The tester will detect this and displays the
message SYSTEM NOISE. When this message appears
switch o all consumers(radio, aircondioning) and remove
the key from the ignion. As soon as there is no more
acvity in the vehicle the tester will connue tesng and
display the test result.
UNSTABLE BATTERY DETECTED
A baery that is weak or that has just been charged may
retain enough electrical acvity to be detected by the
tester and will adversely aect the test results. A fully
charged baery should stabilize quickly, aer which the
tester will automacally retest. Weak baeries should be
charged and retested. If the baery is fully charged, check
the clamp connecons.
SURFACE CHARGE
The baery can hold a surface charge if the engine has been
running or aer the baery has been charged. The tester
may prompt you to remove the surface charge before it
displays a test result.
1. Follow the instrucons indicang when to turn the
headlights on and o (IN-VEHICLE)
2. The tester will resume tesng aer it detects that the
surface charge is removed.
DEEP SCAN TEST
In some cases the tester may need to further analyze the
baery to determine whether the baery should be replaced
or it has a signicant chance to be recovered. It will then
conduct a Deep Scan Test of the baery for a few seconds.
This test will typically be performed on baeries that are in a
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CHAPTER 4:
BATTERY TEST
BATTERY TEST RESULTS
Aer the test the tester will display one of ve baery decisi-
ons with the complete results in a series of screens as shown
in the gure below. Use the UP/DOWN ARROW keys to scroll
through each result. To send the results to an IR printer,
press the PRINT so key. To return to the Main Menu, press
the END so key, or to connue tesng if you’ve selected the
system text, press the NEXT so key. You’ll have the opportu-
nity to print all the results at the end of the system test.
Decision Recommended Action
GOOD
BATTERY
Return the baery to service.
GOOD-
RECHARGE
Fully charge the baery and return it to
service.
CHARGE &
RETEST
Fully charge the baery and retest.
Failure to fully charge the baery before
retesng may cause false readings. If
CHARGE & RETEST appears again aer
you fully charge the baery, replace the
baery.
REPLACE
ADVISED
Replace the baery and retest. A
REPLACE ADVISED result may also
mean a poor connecon between the
baery cables and the baery. Aer
disconnecng the baery cables, retest
the baery using the out-of-vehicle test
before replacing it.
BAD CELL-
REPLACE
Replace the baery and retest.
FROZEN
BATTERY
Thaw the baery and retest. Do NOT
charge the baery!
All baery, starng and charging test results are stored
on the SD card. This data can be copied from the card and
used to verify/compare results.
NEW BATTERY TEST RESULTS
Decision Recommended Action
GOOD
BATTERY
Return the baery to service.
CHARGE &
RETEST
Fully charge the baery and retest.
Failure to fully charge the baery before
retesng may cause false readings. If
CHARGE & RETEST appears again aer
you fully charge the baery, replace the
baery.
REPLACE
ADVISED
Replace the baery and retest. A
REPLACE ADVISED result may also
mean a poor connecon between the
baery cables and the baery. Aer
disconnecng the baery cables, retest
the baery using the out-of-vehicle test
before replacing it.
BAD CELL-
REPLACE
Replace the baery and retest.
FROZEN
BATTERY
Thaw the baery and retest. Do NOT
charge the baery!
CYCLE
BATTERY
Baery needs to be cycled for opmal
performance.
REST &
RETEST
Baery could have a surface charge,
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Press the NEXT so key to connue.
13. Start the vehicle’s engine when prompted. If aer the
vehicle started and the results do not appear aer ap-
proximately 30 seconds, the tester will ask if the engine
has started, with the opons YES or NO. If you choose no
the tester will give you the opons to either end the test
and return to the baery test, or use the arrow keys to go
down and see the baery test results.
14. The analyzer displays one of the decisions and the results
in a series of screens.
NOTE: In some cases, the tester may not detect
the vehicle’s starng prole. It will display the so
key opons STARTED and NO START. If you select
STARTED, the analyzer skips to the Alternator Test.
If you select NO START, the test process ends.
Decision Acon
CRANKING
NORMAL
The starter voltage is normal and the
baery is fully charged.
LOW
VOLTAGE
The starter voltage is low and the battery
is fully charged.
CHARGE
BATTERY
The starter voltage is low and the baery
is discharged. Fully charge the baery
and retest the starter system.
REPLACE
BATTERY
Replace the baery and retest before
tesng the alternator test.
NO START The engine did not start and the test was
aborted.
LOW
CRANKING
AMPS
The tester didn't detect the vehicle's star-
ng prole and skipped the Starter Test.
Before starng the test, inspect the alternator drive belt. A
belt that is glazed or worn, or lacks the proper tension, will
prevent the engine from achieving the rpm levels needed
for the test.
The System Test includes 3 tests that provide a complete
diagnosis of the vehicle’s electrical system:
• BATTERY TEST
• STARTER TEST
• ALTERNATOR TEST
The tester guides you through the steps of selecng your
baery test parameters and interpreng the results. Before
you start the test, review the instrucons in Chapter 3: Test
Preparaon.
1. Type in the USER ID (consisng of two leers)
Press the NEXT so key to connue. The BACK so key
returns you to the Main Menu at the start of the test and
to the previous screen as you progress.
2. Please enter the type of test.
3. Now enter the FLEET ID/VIN.
Press the NEXT so key to connue.
4. Select the VEHICLE TYPE.
1 BUS/TRUCK
2 CAR/LCV
Press the NEXT so key to connue. If CAR/LCV was cho-
sen go to step 6. If BUS/TRUCK was chosen, the tester will
ask you to CONNECT TO BATTERY 1.
5. Enter the BATTERY ID (this funcon is only shown when
enabled in the Ulity menu). Press the NEXT so key to
connue.
6. Select the BATTERY TYPE.
1 REGULAR/FLOODED
2 AGM FLAT
3 AGM SPIRAL
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SYSTEM TEST
ALTERNATORTEST
4 EFB
Press the NEXT so key to connue.
7. If you have chosen EFB the tester will give you a baery
rang list to choose from. If other: select the baery’s
rang standard. The standard, and the rang units re-
quired are printed on the baery label. If the informaon
is unreadable, contact the baery manufacturer.
1 EN
2 JIS
3 DIN
4 SAE
5 IEC
6 CCA
10. If you select JIS, the tester asks for the baery rang.
Scroll to the correct rang. To increase your scrolling
speed, hold the UP or DOWN ARROW key, or use the
LEFT or RIGHT ARROW key to move up or down four part
numbers at a me. Press the NEXT so key to connue.
11. Measure the TEMPERATURE by aiming the tester 5 cm
from the sides or top of the baery case. As soon as the
temperature reading is stable the operator can press
NEXT.
8. The tester will now test the baery. For the next few
seconds the tester will display the word TESTING and a
stopwatch while it evaluates the baery.
9. Have your amp clamp ready and select the AMP CLAMP
availability. If the amp clamp is already congured the
tester will skip this step.
1 INTEGRATED
2 OTHER
3 NONE
Press the NEXT so key to connue.
10. Aached the Amp clamp to the tester, do not connect
it around any wire. If you chose 'OTHER' the tester will
request you to place the amp clamp around the negave
cable and point the amp clamp away from the baery.
Press the NEXT so key to connue.
11. Tester will zero out the Amp clamp.
12. Place Amp clamp around negave cable.
BATTERY AND STARTER TEST
STARTER SYSTEM TEST RESULTS
1. The tester starts checking for alternator output.
NOTE: If necessary the tester will ask if you are
tesng a diesel or gasoline engine. It will resume
tesng aer you make your selecon.
2. Depending on whether you are working with an integrat-
ed Amp clamp, you will be either prompted to TURN ALL
VEHICLE LOADS OFF, IDLE ENGINE or asked to CHECK IF
CLAMP POINTS AWAY FROM THE NEGATIVE BATTERY
POST. In case of the former, turn o vehicle loads (blow-
ers, interior light, radio, etc.) and keep the engine run-
ning. Press the NEXT so key to connue.
5 MINUTE DISCHARGED BATTERY TEST
In some cases, when dealing with a discharged baery, the
dynamic response test will be prompted. Usually it is hard to
determine the condion of a discharged baery, but in this
way we can base the condion on how the baery resonds to
this test.
1. The tester starts checking for alternator output.
NOTE: If necessary the analyzer will ask if you are
tesng a diesel engine. It will resume tesng aer
you make your selecon.
2. Depending on whether you are working with an integrat-
ed Amp clamp, you will be either prompted to TURN OFF
LOADS AND ENGINE or asked to CHECK IF CLAMP POINTS
AWAY FROM THE NEGATIVE BATTERY POST. In case of
the former, turn o vehicle loads (blowers, interior light,
radio, etc.) and the engine. Press the NEXT so key to
connue.
3. TURN ALL VEHICLE LOADS OFF, IDLE ENGINE: Turn o ve-
hicle loads (blowers, interior light, radio, etc.) and idle the
engine. Press the NEXT so key to connue.
4. Enter the charge current taken by the baery using the
UP and DOWN ARROW keys. Press the NEXT so key to
connue. Aer a few minutes this is asked again to deter-
mine the baery’s condion.
5. Enter the charge current taken by the baery using the
UP and DOWN ARROW keys. Press the NEXT so key to
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SYSTEM TEST
ALTERNATOR TEST RESULTS
Decision Acon
NO
PROBLEMS
The system is showing normal output
from the alternator. No problem
detected.
NO VOLTAGE The alternator is not providing charging
current to the baery.
• Check the belts to ensure the
alternator is rotang with the engine
running. Replace broken or slipping
belts and retest.
• Check all connecons to and
from the alternator, especially
the connecon to the baery. If
the connecon is loose or heavily
corroded, clean or replace the cable
and retest.
• If the belts and connecons are in
good working condion, replace
the alternator. (Older vehicles use
external voltage regulators, which
may require only replacement of the
voltage regulator.)
LOW
VOLTAGE
The alternator is not providing enough
current to power the system’s electrical
loads and charge the baery.
• Check the belts to ensure the
alternator is rotang with the engine
running. Replace broken or slipping
belts and retest.
• Check the connecons from the
alternator to the baery. If the
connecon is loose or heavily
corroded, clean or replace the cable
and retest.
HIGH
VOLTAGE
The voltage output from the alternator to
the baery exceeds the normal limits of a
funconing regulator.
• Check to ensure there are no loose
connecons and that the ground
connecon is normal. If there are no
connecon problems, replace the
regulator. (Most alternators have
a built-in regulator requiring you
to replace the alternator. In older
vehicles that use external voltage
regulators, you may need to replace
only the voltage regulator.)
DIODE DECISIONS
Decision Acon
EXCESSIVE
RIPPLE
One or more diodes in the alternator
aren’t funconing or there’s stator
damage, which is shown by an excessive
amount of AC ripple current supplied to
the baery.
• Make sure the alternator mounng is
sturdy and that the belts are in good
shape and funconing properly. If
the mounng and belts are good, re-
place the alternator.
PHASE OPEN The Tester has detected an open phase
within the alternator. Replace the
alternator.
DIODE OPEN The Tester has detected a open diode
within the alternator. Replace the
alternator.
DIODE
SHORT
The Tester has detected an shorted
diode within the alternator. Replace the
alternator.
3. Now REV ENGINE WITH LOADS OFF FOR 5 SECONDS. If
the rev is detected the analyzer will show: ACQUIRING
DATA...HOLD ENGINE RPM unl the data are acquired.
Tester now shows: ENGINE REV DETECTED, IDLE ENGINE.
4. TESTING ALTERNATOR AT IDLE, LOADS OFF: The analyzer
will next test the engine at idle for comparison to other
readings, and then test the diode ripple. Excessive ripple
usually means one or more diodes have failed in the al-
ternator or there is stator damage.
5. TURN HIGH BEAMS AND BLOWER MOTOR ON, IDLE EN-
GINE: Aer a few seconds, the Tester will ask you to turn
on the accessory loads. It will determine if the charging
system is able to provide enough current for the de-
mands of the electrical system.
IMPORTANT: Turn on the high-beam headlights,
the blower to high and the rear defogger. Do
not use cyclical loads such as air condioning or
windshield wipers.
6. TESTING ALTERNATOR AT IDLE, LOADS ON: The analyzer
will determine if the charging system is able to provide
sucient current for the demands of the vehicle’s elec-
trical system.
7. Now once more you are requested to REV ENGINE WITH
LOADS ON, if the rev is detected again, the tester will
show: ACQUIRING DATA...HOLD ENGINE RPM unl the
analyzer shows ENGINE REV DETECTED, IDLE ENGINE.
8. ANALYZING CHARGING SYSTEM DATA: The Tester is com-
pleng its nal analysis of the charging system data.
9. TURN OFF LOADS AND ENGINE: Press the NEXT so key
to display the results. In case you are using an Amp clamp
10. DRAIN TEST or DRAIN CURRENT: This will be asked ONLY
when the Amp clamp is in use. Depending on whether or
not using the integrated clamp, press NEXT to proceed
drain test or ll in the current as displayed on the Amp
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CHAPTER 6:
GENERATE PAIR
This funcon checks whether two baeries can be used
together and is always considered to be performed outside
the vehicle. The baeries are NOT connected in the vehicle.
1. Type in the USER ID (consisng of two leers).
Press the NEXT so key to connue. The BACK so key
returns you to the Main Menu at the start of the test and
to the previous screen as you progress.
2. Select the BATTERY TYPE.
1 REGULAR
2 AGM
3 SPIRAL
4 GEL
5 EFB
Press the NEXT so key to connue.
3. Select the baery’s capacity rang standard. The stan-
dard, and the rang units required are printed on the bat-
tery label. If the informaon is unreadable, contact the
baery manufacturer. If EFB was chosen, this step will be
skipped.
1 EN
2 JIS
3 DIN
4 SAE
5 IEC
6 CCA
4. If you select JIS, the tester asks for the Baery Rang.
To increase your scrolling speed, hold the UP or DOWN
ARROW key, or use the LEFT or RIGHT ARROW key to
move up or down four part numbers at a me. Press the
NEXT so key to connue.
4. Press an UP or DOWN ARROW key or use the numeric
keys to select the BATTERY RATING, or in the case of JIS,
the part number. To increase your scrolling speed, hold
down the UP or DOWN ARROW key. JIS?????????????
Press the NEXT so key to start the test.
5. Measure the TEMPERATURE.
Aim the tester 5 cm from the sides or top of the baery
case. As soon as the temperature reading is stable the
operator can press NEXT.
For the next few seconds the tester will display the
word TESTING and a stopwatch while it evaluates
the baery.
6. Connect to another baery.
For the next few seconds the tester will display the
word TESTING and a stopwatch while it evaluates
the baery.
TEST RESULTS
BATTERY PAIR IN BALANCE
The baeries are working correctly and are balanced.
BATTERY PAIR OUT OF BALANCE: CHARGE BATTERY,
REPLACE BATTERY
The baeries are not balanced with each other and
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CHAPTER 7:
CABLE DROP TEST
If the test results for the starter or charging systems indicate
that there may be a problem, you may want to perform the
Cable Drop Test to determine if it is due to worn cables or
bad connecons between the baery and the alternator
or starter. Worn cables or bad connecons create higher
resistance, which causes a drop across the circuit. The voltage
drop reduces current carrying capability that displays the
same symptoms as a weak alternator or starter and causes
premature baery failure.
There’s no need to run the engine. The Cable Drop Test
uses Midtronics’ conductance technology to send a signal
through the circuit at the component under test. The tester
then simultaneously calculates voltage drop on the posive
(+) and negave (–) sides of any circuit as well as the total
voltage drop. The amperage range for each of the four tests
is 0 to 1000 A. When you change the seng from the factory
defaults, the tester will store your seng in memory for your
next test.
There are three preset tests:
• BATTERY/CHASSIS GROUND
• STARTER CIRCUIT
• ALTERNATOR CIRCUIT
A fourth test, OTHER CIRCUIT, tests other grounds and circuits
against your specied amperage capacity.
The test requires two test lead connecons:
• Baery test leads at the component’s output lead
(the B+ or output screw on the alternator) and
the component’s housing as ground
• DMM test leads at the baery terminals
NOTE: The test requires a complete circuit. If
you’re tesng a system with a remote solenoid,
you can test from the baery to the solenoid, but
not from the baery to the starter.
To begin, select the Cable Drop Test icon in the Main Menu
and follow the instrucons on the display.
IMPORTANT: For accurate results the battery
should be good and fully charged before you
perform a test.
1. Type in the USER ID (consisng of two leers).
2. Select the VEHICLE TYPE.
1 BUS/TRUCK
2 CAR/LCV
Press the NEXT so key to connue.
3. Select CIRCUIT: Use the UP/DOWN ARROWS or the nu-
merical keypad to select the Baery Ground Test (if BUS/
TRUCK was chosen this will be Chassis Ground Test).
1 BATTERY GROUND
2 STARTER CIRCUIT
3 ALT CIRCUIT
4 OTHER CIRCUIT
Press the NEXT so key to connue.
BATTERY/CHASSIS GROUND TEST
The Baery Ground Test measures the voltage drop for the
ground strap.
4. SET AMPS: Use the UP/DOWN ARROWS or the
keypad to select the rated amperage of the
circuit you are tesng. The default is 80 A.
Press the NEXT so key to connue.
5. Connect the main clamps (baery test leads) to
the baery and ground: posive (+) clamp to the
baery’s posive post; negave (–) clamp to the
vehicle chassis.
6. Connect the DMM cable to the baery posts:
posive (+) clamp to the posive post; negave
clamp (–) to the negave post.
For the next few seconds the Tester will display the word
TESTING and a stopwatch while it evaluates the baery
ground.
BATTERY GROUND TEST RESULTS
Baery Ground Test PASS Result
If there is a problem, the decision is CLEAN AND RETEST OR
REPLACE. To print the results, align the Tester’s IR transmier
with the printer’s receiver, and select the PRINT so key. To
return to the Main Menu, press the END key.
STARTER CIRCUIT
The Starter Circuit Test measures the voltage drop of the
starter circuit.
3. SET AMPS: Use the UP/DOWN ARROWS or the
keypad to select the rated amperage of the
starter circuit. The default is 150 A.
Press the NEXT so key to connue.
4. Connect the positive (+) clamp of the battery
test leads to the starter’s baery terminal stud.
Connect the negave (–) clamp to the starter’s
housing.
5. Connect the positive (+) DMM clamp to the
baery’s posive (+) post. Connect the negave
clamp (–) to the baery’s (–) negave post.
For the next few seconds the Tester will display the word
TESTING and a stopwatch while it evaluates the baery
ground.
STARTER CIRCUIT TEST RESULTS
Starter Circuit PASS Result
If there is a problem, the decision is CLEAN AND RETEST OR
REPLACE. To print the results, align the Tester’s IR transmier
with the printer’s receiver, and select the PRINT so key. To
return to the Main Menu, press the END key.
ALTERNATOR CIRCUIT
The Alternator Circuit Test measures the voltage drop of the
alternator circuit.
3. SET AMPS: Use the UP/DOWN ARROWS or the
keypad to select the rated amperage of the
alternator circuit. The default is 80 A.
Press the NEXT so key to connue.
4. Connect the positive (+) clamp of the battery
test leads to the alternator’s output stud (B+).
Connect the negave (–) clamp to the alternator’s
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CABLE DROP TEST
5. Connect the positive (+) DMM clamp to the
baery’s posive (+) post. Connect the negave
clamp (–) to the baery’s (–) negave post.
For the next few seconds the Tester will display the word
TESTING and a stopwatch while it evaluates the baery
ground.
ALTERNATOR CIRCUIT TEST RESULTS
Alternator Circuit PASS Result
If there is a problem, the decision is CLEAN AND RETEST OR
REPLACE. To print the results, align the Tester’s IR transmier
with the printer’s receiver, and select the PRINT so key. To
return to the Main Menu, press the END key.
OTHER CIRCUIT
This test enables you to measure voltage drop across other
components.
3. SET AMPS: Use the UP/DOWN ARROWS or the
keypad to select the rated amperage of the
circuit you are tesng. The default is 10 A.
Press the NEXT so key to connue.
4. Connect the positive (+) clamp of the battery
test leads to the component’s posive terminal
(+). Connect the negative (–) clamp to the
component’s negave (–) terminal.
5. Connect the positive (+) DMM clamp to the
baery’s posive (+) post. Connect the negave
clamp (–) to the baery’s (–) negave post.
For the next few seconds the Tester will display the word
TESTING and a stopwatch while it evaluates the baery
ground.
OTHER CIRCUIT TEST RESULTS
Other Circuit PASS Result
If there is a problem, the decision is CLEAN AND RETEST OR
REPLACE. To print the results, align the Tester’s IR transmier
with the printer’s receiver, and select the PRINT so key. To
return to the Main Menu, press the END key.
CHASSIS GROUND
Tesng at 135A connect main clamps to baery posive post
and negave clamp to vehicle chassis.

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CHAPTER 8:
QC TEST
The tester has teh ability to test mulple baeries one
aer teh other without having to input the baery rang /
sengs.
There are three ways to perform a QC-test. When the qc
mode is selected from the ulity menu you will get two
opons: STOCK CONTROL or COMPOUND TEST. Also there is
the baery menu opon.
STOCK CONTROL is meant for baeries standing in a
warehouse or on a pallet where as COMPOUND TESTING is
done when the baery is in the vehicle.
1. Go to the UTILITY MENU and select the QC MODE icon.
1 STOCK CONTROL
2 COMPOUND TEST
Press the NEXT so key to connue.
STOCK CONTROL
2. The rst screen shows you the amount of tests per-
formed. Once you press both the arrow keys you reset
the test counter. Press NEXT if you want to connue with-
out clearing the tests.
3. Select the BATTERY TYPE
1 REGULAR
2 AGM
3 SPIRAL
4 EFB
Press the NEXT so key to connue.
4. Select the RATING UNITS
1 EN
2 JIS
3 DIN
4 SAE
5 IEC
6 CCA
Press the NEXT so key to connue.
5. Select the BATTERY RATING
Press the UP and DOWN ARROW keys to select the rang.
In case of a JIS baery type the part number.
6. Enter the MINIMUM VOLTAGE.
7. Select the TEMPERATURE.
Aim the tester 5 cm from the sides or top of the baery
case. As soon as the temperature reading is stable the
operator can press NEXT.
The tester will now test the baery.
COMPOUND TEST
2. The first screen shows you the amount of tests
performed. Once you press both the arrow keys you
reset the test counter. Press NEXT if you want to connue
without clearing the tests.
3. Select the BATTERY MENU
1 MANUAL
2 PRE-SELECTION
MANUAL input is selecng the dierent baery parameters
that can be found on the baery. the PRE-SELECTION is what
is entered in the tester memory. This is inially empty but
can be lled in from the UTILITY menu.
Press the NEXT so key to connue. The BACK so key re-
turns you to the previous screen.
For selecon of the MANUAL input see the previous explana-
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CHAPTER 10:
PRINT/VIEW
The Print/View Menu enables you to view and print the
results of the Baery, System, and Cable Drop Tests before
you perform another test and overwrite the results in
memory.
VIEW TEST gives you the opon of viewing and prinng the
results of the Baery and System Tests. To print the results,
align the analyzer’s IR transmier with the printer’s receiver,
and select the PRINT so key.
To return to the Main Menu, press the END key.
VIEW TEST gives you the opon of viewing and prinng the
results of the Cable Drop Test. To print the results, align the
analyzer’s IR transmier with the printer’s receiver, and
select the PRINT so key.
To return to the Main Menu, press the END key.
VIEW QC TEST gives you the opon of viewing and prinng all
results of the Quality Control Test. To print the results, align
the analyzer’s IR transmier with the printer’s receiver, and
select the PRINT so key.
To return to the Main Menu, press the END key.
VIEW TEST
VIEW CABLE TEST
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CHAPTER 10:
INFO MENU
The Info Menu has 3 ulies to help you manage your test
data and track the usage and history of your analyzer.
The TOTALS report displays the total number of baery tests
performed since the Tester was rst used. Press the LEFT and
RIGHT ARROW keys simultaneously to clear the total and reset
the starng date.
The TRANSFER ulity lets you transfer test data to a PC using
an oponal IR receiver/soware package.
Version info displays the soware version, the date the
soware was released, and the serial number of the analyzer.
The ulity keeps a permant count of the number of baery
tests performed since the analyzer was rst used.
TOTALS
TRANSFER
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DATE
1. Use the ARROW keys to highlight the month, day, oryear.
To rapidly scroll, hold down an UP or DOWN ARROW key.
2. Press the SAVE so key to save your seng or the BACK
so key to return to the menu screen without saving the
changes.
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TEMP. UNITS
1. Use the ARROW keys to select Celsius or Fahrenheit.
2. Press the SAVE so key to save your seng or the BACK
so key to return to the menu screen without saving the
changes.
WRITE FAIL
1. Use the ARROW keys to select ASK, IGNORE or FORCE.
2. Press the SAVE so key to save your seng or the BACK
so key to return to the menu screen without saving the
changes.
DEPOT ID
1. Enter 6 digits.
2. Press the SAVE so key to save your seng or the BACK
so key to return to the menu screen without saving the
changes.
VEHICLE ID TYPE
1. Enter FLEET ID or VIN.
2. Press the SAVE so key to save your seng or the BACK
so key to return to the menu screen without saving the
changes.
CHAPTER 11:
UTILITY
The Ulity Menu allows you to easily set up your analyzer:
CONFIG. TESTER
The CONFIG. TESTER. Use the UP/DOWN ARROW keys to
highlight the seng you want to change.
TIME : 14:08
FORMAT : MMM/DD/YYYY
DATE : 6/17/0009/17/2005
TEMP. UNITS : C
WRITE FAIL : ASK
DEPOT ID : AB1234
VEHICLE ID
TYPE:
FLEET ID
TIME
1. Use the UP or DOWN ARROW to change the hour, min-
utes..
2. Press the SAVE so key to save your seng or the BACK
so key to return to the menu screen without saving the
changes.
FORMAT
1. Use the UP or DOWN ARROW or press the corresponding
numerical key (1 or 2) to move the dot to the opon but-
ton of your choice.
1 MM/DD/YYYY (month/day/year)
2 DD/MM/YYYY (day/month/year)
2. If you used the ARROW keys, press the SAVE so key to
save your seng or the BACK so key to return to the-
menu. If you use the alphanumeric keypad to enter the
number preceding the opon buon, no addional key-
press is needed to save your selecon.
SHOP
The SHOP INFO ulity enables you to create a header for
your printed test results showing your business locaon
informaon. Its two informaon screens contain eight lines of
text with up to 16 characters on each line.
Screen 1
1–YOUR SHOP NAME —
2–1000 ANY STREET
3–YOUR TOWN, STATE
4–YOUR POSTAL CODE
Screen 2
5–YOUR COUNTRY —
6–YOUR PHONE NUMBER
7–WWW.WEBSITE.COM
8–YOUR SHOP ID NUMBER
To create or overwrite a header:
1. Press the UP or DOWN ARROW to highlight
the line you want to change. The cursor will be
blinking to the right of the last character in the
line.
2. To move the cursor backward to erase a character,
press the LEFT ARROW key; to move the cursor
forward, press the RIGHT ARROW key.
3. Insert a character by pressing the key associated
with the character as many mes as needed.
4. You can center text by selecting blank spaces
before and after lines of text or insert spaces
between words.
5. Press the SAVE so key to save your seng or the
BACK so key to return to the SHOP INFO screen
without saving the changes.
DISPLAY
The LCD OPTIONS ulity enables you to adjust the contrast of
the text on the display and the backlight me.
CONTRAST LEVEL
The contrast level is 0 (lightest) to 10 (darkest). To change it:
1. Press the UP or DOWN ARROW to highlight the
opon.
CONTRAST LEVEL 10
BACKLIGHT TIME 60
2. Press the ADJUST so key to display the opon’s
numerical scroll box.
10 (1-10)
3. Press the UP/DOWN ARROW keys or the
corresponding numerical key to select your
preference.
4. Press the SAVE so key to save your seng or the
BACK so key to return to the CONTRAST LEVEL
screen without saving the changes.
BACKLIGHT TIME
Backlight me is from 0 to 60 seconds. To change it:
1. Press the UP or DOWN ARROW to highlight the
opon.
CONTRAST LEVEL 10
BACKLIGHT TIME 60

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CHAPTER 11:
UTILITY
FORMAT DISK
Select this ulity to format an SD card to receive data or
erase all data on the card. The Tester will warn you before
formang the disk and ask you if you want to connue.
UPDATE
As soware updates become available you’ll be able to use
this ulity to update the Tester soware using les on an SD
card.
CONFIG PRINTER
Use this opon to congure your printer. It’s easy to switch
your IrDA printer in to the correct protocol.
QC MODE
Use this opon to congure your way of quality control
measurements. Select either the Compound mode or Stock
control mode.
2. Press the ADJUST so key to display the opon’s
numerical scroll box.
60 SEC
3. Press the UP/DOWN ARROW keys or the
corresponding numerical key to select your
preference.
4. Press the SAVE so key to save your seng or the
BACK so key to return to the BACKLIGHT screen
without saving the changes.
COUPON
The COUPON SELECT ulity enables and disables the prinng
of the custom coupon you’ve created in the EDIT COUPON
ulity.
1. Use the UP/DOWN ARROWS or press the
corresponding numerical key to move the dot to
the opon buon of your choice.
1 NO USER COUPON PRINTED
2 USER COUPON
2. Press the SAVE so key to save your seng or the
BACK so key to return to the COUPON SELECT
screen without saving the changes.
EDIT COUPON
The EDIT COUPON ulity enables you to create a promoonal
coupon for your customers that prints at the boom of every
test result. Its two informaon screens contain eight lines of
text with up to 16 characters each.
The eding process is the same as when you create a header
for your test results printouts. See the SHOP ulity for more
informaon.
TEMP
The TEMP. UNITS ulity enables you to set the units of
measure to either Celsius or Fahrenheit.
To set your preference:
1. Use the UP/DOWN ARROWS or press the
corresponding numerical key to move the dot to
the opon buon of your choice.
1 DEGREES F
2 DEGREES C
2. Press the SAVE so key to save your seng.
LANGUAGE
The LANGUAGE ulity enables you to select a language for the
display and printouts. To set your preference:
1. Use the UP/DOWN ARROWS or press the
corresponding numerical key to move the dot
to the opon buon of your choice. There is a
selecon of 23 languages.
2. Press the SAVE so key to save your seng.

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CHAPTER 12:
TROUBLESHOOTING
If you have problems with the display or the Midtronics
printer, try these troubleshoong suggesons:
THE DISPLAY DOES NOT TURN ON
• Check the connecon to the vehicle baery.
• Press the POWER buon.
• The vehicle’s baery may be too low to power
the analyzer (below 1 volt). Fully charge the
baery and retest.
• The analyzer’s 6 AA baeries may need to be
replaced. Follow the direcons in
CHAPTER 14: EXP Internal Baeries and replace
the baeries (alkaline recommended).
• If troubleshoong does not solve the problem,
contact Midtronics at 1-800-776-1995 to
obtain service. See “Patents, Limited Warranty,
Service” for more informaon.
THE STATUS LED FLASHES (MIDTRONICS
PRINTER)
When a printer fault occurs, the STATUS LED ashes. You can
idenfy the fault by the number of sequenal ashes:
Table 6: Printer STATUS LED
Sequence Condion Soluon
* * * No paper Insert new paper
** ** ** Thermal head too hot Allow head to cool
*** ***
***
Batteries weak Recharge printer batteries for
16 hours
DATA WILL NOT PRINT
• If the IR transmier and receiver are not aligned,
all the data may not print. The infrared ports on
the top of the analyzer and on the printer below
the MODE buon should be pointed directly at
each other. The maximum distance for reliable
transmission between the ports is 17 in (45 cm).
To realign, press the END buon to cancel the
print job. Verify alignment between the analyzer
and printer; then try to print the test results
again.
• Make sure the printer is on. The printer shuts
o aer 2 minutes of inacvity to conserve the
baeries. To turn the printer on, briey press
the MODE buon. The green STATUS light should
turn on. Make sure you are using the Midtronics
printer. Other printers may not be compable.