Midtronics EXP-800 User manual

Battery & Electrical
Diagnostic Analyzer
For testing 6 and 12-volt automotive batteries
and 12- and 24-volt charging systems
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
EXP-800
July 2008
168-547A
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Chapter 1: Before You Begin 5
Safety Reminder 5
Personal Precautions 5
Chapter 2: Overview 6
Connections and Data Ports 6
Connecting the Battery Test Cable 7
Removing and Inserting the Data Card 7
Display and Keypad 8
Data Entry Methods 10
Menu Icons 10
Option Buttons 10
Scrolling Lists 10
Scroll Boxes 10
Alphanumeric Entry 10
Menu Structure 11
Main Menu 11
Info Menu 11
Admin/Utility Menu 12
Chapter 3: Getting Started 13
Logging In for the First Time 13
Bootup 13
Entering Your Store ID Number and Zip Code 13
Logging in as an Unregistered User 13
Adding a User 13
Disabling the Login Screens 13
Chapter 4: Admin/Utility Menu 14
Clock 15
Mode 15
Time 15
Format 15
Date 15
Shop 16
Users 16
Entering a New User ID 16
Deleting a User ID 17
Display 17
Contrast Level 17
Backlight Time 17
Coupon 17
Edit Coupon 18
Temp 18
Track Calls 18
Language 19
Admin 19
Options 19
Clear Test Totals 19
Reset Defaults 19
Store ID# 19
Format Disk 20
Update 20
Chapter 5: Test Preparation 21
Inspecting the Battery 21
Testing Out-of-Vehicle (Battery Test) 21
Testing In-Vehicle (System Test) 21
Connecting to the Battery 21
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Chapter 6: Battery Test 22
Additional Test Requirements and Messages 23
System Noise Detected 23
Unstable Battery Detected 23
Deep Scan Test 23
Voltage Out of Range 23
Battery Test Results 23
State of Health (SOH) 24
Chapter 7: System Test 25
Battery Test 25
Starter System Test 25
Charging System Test 26
Chapter 8: PDI Battery Test 28
Selecting Test Parameters 28
Printing Test Results 28
When the EXP displays a total of 100 Tests 28
Chapter 9: Info Menu 29
View Test 29
View PDI Test 29
Totals 29
Transfer 29
Version 29
Chapter 10: Printing Test Results 30
Changing the Paper in the Internal Printer 30
Chapter 11: Troubleshooting 31
Problems with the Display 31
Problems with the Internal Printer 31
Chapter 12: Test Cable Maintenance 32
Cleaning the Clamps 32
Handling the Test Cables 32
Storing Test Cables 32
Testing Resistance in the Cable Set 33
Test Procedure 33
Chapter 13: EXP Internal Batteries 34
Battery Power Indicator 34
Replacing the Internal Batteries 34
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Chapter 1: Before You BeginEXP-800
!Safety Reminder
For safe, ecient, and accurate testing, review the safety
and operating instructions in this manual before using the
analyzer. In addition, follow all manufacturers’instructions and
BCI (Battery Council International) safety recommendations.
Personal Precautions
Inspect the battery for damages and check the electrolyte level.
If the electrolyte level is too low, replenish it and fully charge
the battery. Always use the necessary safety precautions when
working with batteries to prevent severe injury or death.
Follow all manufacturers’ instructions and BCI (Battery Council
International) safety recommendations, which include the
following precautions:
DANGER—RISK OF EXPLOSIVE GASES: Batteries can pro-
duce a highly explosive mix of hydrogen gas and oxygen,
even when the battery is not in operation. Always work
in a well-ventilated area. Never smoke or allow a spark or
ame in the vicinity of a battery.
WARNING—REQUIRED BY CALIFORNIA PROP. 65: Bat-
tery posts, terminals, and related accessories contain lead
and lead compounds, chemicals known to the state of
California to cause cancer and birth defects or other re-
productive harm. Wash hands after handling.
Battery acid is highly corrosive. If acid enters your eyes, im-
mediately ush them thoroughly with cold running water
for at least 15 minutes and seek medical attention. If bat-
tery acid gets on your skin or clothing, wash immediately
with a mixture of water and baking soda.
Always wear proper safety glasses or face shield when
working with or around batteries.
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 servicing
the battery.
Use caution when working with metallic tools to prevent
sparks or short circuits.
Never lean over a battery when testing, charging, or jump
starting.
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Chapter 2: Overview EXP-800
This chapter describes the analyzer’s hardware and software interface. The components include test leads and connectors, and
the display and keypad. The user interface comprises the software menus, test options, and utilities.
Connections and Data Ports
Integrated thermal printer
Release lever for door to paper compart-
ment
Paper slot
LCD screen with Main Menu
Control Panel: keypad and power button
6-pin connector for the battery test cable
(see the next page for detail)
Spring-loaded data card slot for test data
storage and software upgrades.
Infrared temperature sensor with a range of
-28°C to +93°C (-20 °F to +200 °F).
Data transmitter: sends test results to a PC
using an optional hardware and software
kit
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Connecting the Battery Test Cable
!CAUTION: To prevent damage to the analyzer’s
circuitry, do not connect the analyzer to a voltage
source greater than 30 Vdc.
To connect the battery test cable to the analyzer align the
arrow on the cable connector with the arrows on the analyzer’s
housing. Hold the part of the cable connector as shown and
rmly insert the connector into analyzer’s six-pin receptacle.
Do not twist.
To avoid damaging the battery test cable, always hold the
ridged part of the cable connector (as shown in the photo)
when inserting and removing the cable.
Hold the
cable
connector
here
Arrows
Removing and Inserting the Data Card
The analyzer ships with a plastic insert in the data card slot to
protect it from dust and debris. To remove the plastic insert
or a data card, push briey on its edge to release it and pull it
from the slot.
When inserting a card, push it into the slot until 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.
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Display and Keypad
The EXP display and keypad work together to help you quickly nd and use the right tools at the right time. The display also
keeps you on track with on-screen navigation aids, directions, and messages. The illustration shows how the elements on the
screen relate to the keypad.
Internal Batteries Status Indicator
This indicator appears in the screen’s top left
corner, lets you know the status and charge level
of the analyzer’s six 1.5-volt batteries. The Xin
the top left corner of the screen shows that the
analyzer is powered by the battery you’re testing
to conserve the analyzer’s internal batteries.
Voltmeter
When you rst connect the analyzer to a battery
it functions as a voltmeter. The voltage reading
appears above the left soft key until you move to
other menus or functions.
Soft Keys
Press the two Soft Keys linked to the bottom of
the screen to perform the functions displayed
above them. The functions 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 soft-key
functions are SELECT, BACK, and END.
POWER Key
Press the POWER button to turn the analyzer on
and o. The analyzer also turns on automatically
when you connect its test leads to a battery.
Title Bar
The title bar shows you the name of the current
menu, test tool, utility, or function.
Selection Area
The selection area below the Title Bar contains
selectable items or dialog boxes that display
information 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 Left 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 options, the menu
screen arrows show you which keypad arrow to
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Scroll Bar
Another navigational aid is the scroll bar on the
right side of the screen. The position 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.
Press the DOWN ARROW key to move down to
the next selectable item or row. When entering
text, use the DOWN ARROW key to move to the
next available character.
Use the UP and DOWN ARROW keys to scroll to
the letters A through Z, numbers 0 through 9, and
the following symbols:
! ” # $ % & ’ ( ) * + , - . / : ; < =
> ? @
When entering text, use the RIGHT ARROW key
to move one space to the right.
Use the LEFT ARROW key to move one space to
the left.
Top or
only
screen
Middle
screen
Last
screen
Scroll
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Data Entry Methods
To perform a particular test or function, the EXP requires
dierent types of information. This means that the methods
you use to enter information will change depending on the
type of information requested. The ve types of entry methods
are described below.
Typically, the soft key below the right half of the screen
conrms your choice, although the command above it may
vary. (Examples: SELECT, NEXT, and SAVE.) In a similar
fashion, the soft key below the left half of the screen cancels
your choice or returns you to the previous screen, although
the word above it may also vary. (Examples: BACK and END.)
Menu Icons
A menu icon is a graphical representation of a function you
can select, such as the Battery test Icon in the Main Menu. To
select an icon, use the LEFT ARROW or RIGHT ARROW key to
highlight it. Highlighting changes the icon to a white picture
on a black background. To conrm your selection, press the
appropriate soft key.
Option Buttons
Some lists have option buttons before each item. To select an
item, use the UP or DOWN ARROW key to move the dot to the
button next to the item. To conrm your selection, press the
appropriate soft key.
Scrolling Lists
Scrolling lists contain items that extend above and below the
screen. The rst number above the right soft key indicates
the position in the list of the highlighted item. The second
number above the right soft key indicates the number of items
in the list.
To select an item, press the UP or DOWN ARROW key to
highlight the item and press the appropriate soft key.
To move the highlight bar up four lines at a time, press the
LEFT ARROW key.
To move the highlight bar down four lines at a time, press the
RIGHT ARROW key.
Scroll Boxes
Scroll boxes contain variables that are displayed by scrolling
using arrow keys.
To select, use the UP or DOWN ARROW key to scroll to the
value, and press the appropriate soft key. In the illustration
the left directional arrow indicates that you can press the LEFT
ARROW key to clear all or part of the entry.)
Alphanumeric Entry
Some selections require you to alphanumeric characters.
These “user-dened” selections have a blinking horizontal line
(cursor) to the right of the last character.
Use the UP or DOWN ARROW keys to highlight a line for
editing. Press the SELECT soft key to edit the selected line.
Display the character or number you want by rapidly pressing
an ARROW key as many times as needed, or press and hold
the ARROW key to rapidly scroll. To backspace, press the LEFT
ARROW key. Use the RIGHT ARROW key to add a space. When
nished, press the appropriate soft key to save the text you
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Menu Structure
This section contains a graphical representation of the menu structure with brief descriptions of the utilities in each menu.
Main Menu
The Main Menu is the starting point for all tools and utilities, which are depicted as icons. Some icons lead directly to the
function they represent, while others are menu icons that lead to two or more options. Menu icons marked with an asterisk (*)
are mapped on the following pages.
Menu Icon Description
Tests a battery using the battery information you select in a series of screens.
Tests a battery, and the starting and charging systems.
Enables you to test up to 100 batteries in succession without re-entering battery information
each time. Frees up inventory space by weeding out defective batteries.
*Utility to view and print test results, a test counter, a data transfer utility, and information on the
analyzer software version and serial number.
*Provides access to the Utility Menu, which allows you to customize the analyzer and
administrative functions that include setting passwords.
Provides tips for troubleshooting problems with the printer, the cables, and loss of power. Also
includes Midtronics Customer Service phone numbers.
Info Menu
The Info Menu has utilities to allow you to view and print test results, track the usage and history of your analyzer, and manage
test data.
Menu Icon Description
Displays the last battery test results. Sends the results to the internal printer.
Reports menu that includes the following type of test totals: Battery, System, Totals by User ID,
and Totals by Decision
A future optional accessory consists of an IR software and hardware package that will enable
you to transfer test data to a PC.
View and print the results of the last test of new batteries in inventory.
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Admin/Utility Menu
The Admin/Utility Menu lets you customize your analyzer for your needs. Before using the analyzer for the rst time, check the
default values to see what options you may want to change, add, or delete.
Menu Icon Description
Settings to adjust the date and time.
Allows you to add a custom header to printed test results.
Add, edit, or delete User IDs.
Settings to adjust the screen contrast and backlight time.
If you’ve created a coupon in the Edit Coupon utility, use Coupon to enable or disable.
Allows you to create and store up to three separate coupons to be printed on test results.
Allows you to select degrees in C or F for temperature measurements.
Stores test results on the data card when enabled (ON).
Sets the language of the display and printouts.
Allows you to enable or disable the user login screen, clear test totals, address header printing
and restore defaults.
Allows you to change your store ID number and includes the number on printed results.
Formats the data card to receive data. Also erases all data on the card.
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The EXP is initially set up to require a default USER ID to access
the Main Menu. The instructions in this section show you how
to log in for the rst time, enter your store ID and zip code
(required only once), and adjust optional settings.
Logging In for the First Time
When you turn on the EXP, it takes approximately eight
seconds to boot up while testing the integrity of its software.
Bootup
The rst selection screen to appear enables you to set the
language for the display and printed test results. You can
disable this option in the Admin/Utility Menu. See “Options”
on page 19.
1. Use the UP or DOWN ARROW key to move the dot to the
option button of your choice (1, 2, or 3).
1ENGLISH
2ESPAÑOL
3FRANÇAIS
2. Press the NEXT soft key to continue.
Entering Your Store ID Number and Zip Code
The next screen asks you to enter your store ID number.
1. Display a number by pressing the UP or DOWN ARROW
key as many times as needed.
ENTER STORE ID#
2. Press the NEXT soft key to continue.
3. Use the UP or DOWN ARROW key to enter your store’s zip
code.
ENTER ZIP CODE
4. Press the NEXT soft key to continue.
The next time you log in, you will not be asked for your store ID
and zip code. The analyzer saves stores them in memory until
you change them using the STORE ID# option in the Admin/
Utility Menu.
Logging in as an Unregistered User
The default setting requires a user name to display the Main
Menu. You can log in as an unregistered user or you can create
a new user ID.
To log in as an unregistered user, press the NEXT soft key to
selected the highlighted UNREG.
0 UNREG
1 ADD USER
Adding a User
1. Use the DOWN ARROW key to scroll to ADD USER. Press
the NEXT soft key to continue.
0 UNREG
1 ADD USER
2. Use the UP or DOWN ARROW key to scroll to the ID place-
holder you want to use. Scrolling past the rst line displays
the previous screen. Scrolling past the fourth line displays
the next screen. To display more placeholders, continue
scrolling or use the LEFT or RIGHT ARROW key to jump
up or down through the list ve lines at a time. Press the
NEXT soft key to continue.
1 USER01
2 USER02
3 USER03
4 USER04
3. To clear the default characters, press the LEFT ARROW
key. To add a space, move the cursor forward by pressing
the RIGHT ARROW key.
ENTER USER ID
USER01
4. Display a character by pressing UP or DOWN ARROW key
as many times as needed. Press the SAVE soft key.
ENTER USER ID
DAN L
Disabling the Login Screens
You can disable and enable the login screens in the Admin/
Utility Menu. See “Options”on page 19.
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Chapter 4: Admin/Utility Menu EXP-800
The Admin/Utility Menu has several utilities that customize the EXP—from the language of the user interface to the contrast
of the text on the display. The utilities have default settings that you can change, depending on your requirements. The most
important function is the ADMIN (administrative) function, which controls user access.
Table 1: Utility Default Settings
Setup Function Default Settings
CLOCK
TIME The current Central Standard Time
MODE AM
DATE Current
FORMAT MM/DD/YYYY (month/day/year)
SHOP Generic header for printouts with 12 lines of text and a maximum of 17 characters per line
USERS USER01 through USER48 are placeholder IDs used to create user names.
DISPLAY
CONTRAST LEVEL
BACKLIGHT TIME
Range: 0 (lightest) to 10 (darkest). The default is set at 9.
Range: 0 to 60 seconds. The default is set at 15 seconds.
COUPON Disabled (NO COUPON PRINTED)
EDIT COUPON Eight lines of text with 17 characters per line.
Default: USER COUPON LINE 1 through USER COUPON LINE 8
TEMPERATURE DEGREES F (Fahrenheit)
TRACK CALLS Tracking OFF
LANGUAGE English (French-Canadian and Spanish are available). You can select the language when
the EXP boots up and when you print test results.
ADMIN
OPTIONS
1-USER ID User login screen enabled (ON)
2-UNREG. USER Unregistered user accessibility enabled (ON)
3-PRINTER HEADER Prints address header (OFF)
4-ADMIN PIN Administrator PIN enabled (OFF)
5-DATE CODE Require battery date code (OFF)
6, 7, 8-SCREEN INPUT Display user-dened text elds (OFF)
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Clock
The CLOCK ADJUST utility has four settings. Use the
UP or DOWN ARROW key to highlight the setting
you want to change. Although the date and time
have been set at the factory, you may want to make
adjustments based your time zone or Daylight Sav-
ing Time.
MODE : AM/PM
TIME : 9:07 AM
FORMAT : /MM/DD/YYYY
DATE : /11/29/2006
Mode
Use the UP or DOWN ARROW key to move the dot to the
option button of your choice (1 or 2).
1. Select the or 24-hour or 12-hour (AM/PM) clock.
1 24 HOUR
2 AM/PM
2. Press the SAVE soft key to save your setting or the BACK
soft key to return to the CLOCK ADJUST screen without
saving the changes.
Time
1. Use the LEFT or RIGHT ARROW keys to highlight the hour,
minutes, or AM or PM. To rapidly scroll, hold down an UP
or DOWN ARROW key.
9: 19 PM
2. Press the SAVE soft key to save your setting, or press the
BACK soft key to return to the CLOCK ADJUST screen.
Format
Use the UP or DOWN ARROW to move the dot to the option
button of your choice (1 or 2).
1. Select the format of the date.
1 MM/DD/YYYY (month/day/year)
2 DD/MM/YYYY (day/month/year)
2. Press the SAVE soft key to save your setting or the BACK
soft key to return to the CLOCK ADJUST screen without
saving the changes.
Date
1. Use the LEFT or RIGHT ARROW key to highlight the
month, day, or year. To rapidly scroll, hold down an UP or
DOWN ARROW key.
6/ 17 / 2005
2. Press the SAVE soft key to save your setting or the BACK
soft key to return to the CLOCK ADJUST screen without
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Shop
The SHOP INFO utility allows you to create a header
for your printed test results with your business lo-
cation information. Its three information screens
contain 12 lines of text with a maximum of 17 char-
acters per line.
To create or overwrite a header:
1. Press the UP or DOWN ARROW to highlight the line you
want to change. Press the SELECT soft key to edit the se-
lected line. The cursor blinks to the right of the last char-
acter in the line. (The cursor is not visible if all character
spaces are lled.)
2. To erase a character, press the LEFT ARROW key.
3. Display a character by pressing the UP or DOWN ARROW
key as many times as needed. You can center text by in-
serting blank spaces with the RIGHT ARROW key.
IMPORTANT: Be sure to erase any default characters on un-
used lines by pressing the LEFT ARROW key.
4. To save your text on the selected line, press the SAVE soft
key.
NOTE: The right soft key displays SELECT when
you highlight a line for editing and SAVE when
you edit the line. To exit the edit mode of the se-
lected line without saving the changes, press the
BACK soft key.
Screen 2
5–YOUR COUNTRY —
6–YOUR PHONE NUMBER
7–WWW.WEBSITE.COM
8–
Screen 1
1–YOUR SHOP NAME —
2–1000 ANY STREET
3–YOUR TOWN, STATE
4–YOUR ZIP CODE
To help you edit and center your header, use a pencil to write the information in the template below before entering it into the
EXP.
Header Template
Line 1
Line 2
Line 3
Line 4
Line 5
Line 6
Line 7
Line 8
Users
The USERS utility allows you to create and edit a
USER ID with 1 to 7 alphanumeric characters and
link it to a test counter. It also allows you to delete a
USER ID and its associated test total.
Entering a New User ID
1. To create a USER ID, select:
1 ENTER NEW
2 DELETE
3 EDIT
Press the NEXT soft key to display the list of available IDs.
2. Use the UP or DOWN ARROW keys to scroll to the ID
placeholder you want to use. Scrolling past the rst line
displays the previous screen. Scrolling past the fourth line
displays the next screen. To display more placeholders,
continue scrolling or use the LEFT or RIGHT ARROW key
to jump up or down through the list ve lines at a time.
1 USER01
2 USER02
3 USER03
4 USER04
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3. To clear the default characters, press the LEFT ARROW
key. To add a space, move the cursor forward by pressing
the RIGHT ARROW key.
ENTER USER ID
USER01
4. Display a character by pressing the UP or DOWN ARROW
key as many times as needed. Press the SAVE soft key.
ENTER USER ID
DAN L
Deleting a User ID
NOTE: You cannot delete placeholder USER IDs
(i.e., USER03).
1. To delete a USER ID, select:
1 ENTER NEW
2 DELETE
3 EDIT
Press the NEXT soft key to display the list of IDs.
2. Use the ARROW keys to select a USER ID as described in
step 2 in Entering a New User ID.
1 ANDY
2 JIM F
3 USER03
4 USER04
Press the DELETE soft key to continue.
Display
The LCD OPTIONS utility allows you to adjust the
contrast of the text on the display and the back-
light time.
Contrast Level
The contrast level is 0 (lightest) to 10 (darkest). To change it:
1. Press the UP or DOWN ARROW key to highlight the op-
tion.
CONTRAST LEVEL 10
BACKLIGHT TIME 60
2. Press the ADJUST soft key to display the option’s numeri-
cal scroll box.
9(1-10)
3. Press the UP or DOWN ARROW key to select your prefer-
ence. To erase a character, press the LEFT ARROW key.
4. Press the SAVE soft key to save your setting or the BACK
soft key to return to the LCD OPTIONS screen without sav-
ing the changes.
Backlight Time
Backlight time is from 0 to 30 seconds. To change it:
1. Press the UP or DOWN ARROW key to highlight the op-
tion.
CONTRAST LEVEL 10
BACKLIGHT TIME 60
2. Press the ADJUST soft key to display the option’s numeri-
cal scroll box.
15 SEC
3. Press the UP or DOWN ARROW key to select your prefer-
ence. To erase a character, press the LEFT ARROW key.
4. Press the SAVE soft key to save your setting or the BACK
soft key to return to the LCD OPTIONS screen without sav-
ing the changes.
Coupon
The COUPON utility allows you to enable and dis-
able the custom coupons or message created in
the EDIT COUPON utility. You also have the option
of having no coupon print.
1. Use the UP or DOWN ARROW key to move the dot to the
option button of your choice (1 or 2).
1 NO COUPON PRINTED
2 USER COUPON
2. Press the SAVE soft key to save your setting or the BACK
soft key to return to the Utility Menu without saving the
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Edit Coupon
The EDIT COUPON utility allows you to create and
store a promotional coupon or message on the
printed test results you give tor your customers.
The utility’s two information screens contain eight
lines of text with a maximum of 17 characters per
line. To enable and disable the inclusion of the text
on your test results, use the COUPON utility.
To create and edit a coupon, see the procedure under “Shop”
in this chapter for using the keypad to enter and backspace
over characters.
To help you edit and center your coupon, use a pencil to write the information in the template below before entering it into the
analyzer.
Coupon Template
Line 1
Line 2
Line 3
Line 4
Line 5
Line 6
Line 7
Line 8
Temp
The TEMP. UNITS utility allows you to set the units
of measurement to either Fahrenheit or Celsius. To
set your preference:
1. Use the UP or DOWN ARROW key to move the dot to
the option button of your choice (1 or 2).
1 DEGREES F
2 DEGREES C
2. Press the SAVE soft key to save your setting or the BACK
soft key to return to the Admin/Utility Menu without sav-
ing the changes.
Track Calls
The TRACK CALLS utility stores the test results and
test codes by date as an .xml (Extensible Markup
Language) le in a folder named ”XML” on the data
card before the EXP prints the results. This utility
requires a data card reader (not included) to read
or transfer the le to a PC. You can open the le
in Microsoft®Internet Explorer®. The data in the le
is separated by tags (identiers enclosed in angle
brackets) that dene the data.
NOTE: To avoid corrupting the le, copy rather
than move the le to your PC.
The default setting for the utility is OFF. To set your prefer-
ence:
1. Use the UP or DOWN ARROW key to move the dot to the
option button of your choice (1 or 2).
1 TRACKING OFF
2 TRACKING ON
2. Press the SAVE soft key to save your setting or the BACK
soft key to return to the Utility Menu without saving the
changes.
NOTE: Over time disk access slows as the format
card reaches its capacity. To free up card space,
transfer the les to a PC and reformat the card to
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Language
The LANGUAGE utility allows you to select a lan-
guage for the display and printouts. You can over-
ride the selection when the EXP displays the lan-
guage option after you turn it on or print results.
To set your preference:
1. Use the UP or DOWN ARROW key to move the dot to the op-
tion button of your choice (1, 2, or 3).
1 ENGLISH
2 ESPAÑOL
3 FRANÇAIS
2. Press the SAVE soft key to save your setting or the BACK
soft key to return to the Admin/Utility Menu without sav-
ing the changes.
Admin
This section explains how to use the Admin Utility
to control User ID access to the EXP. It also describes
functions that clear test totals and restore settings
to factory defaults.
Select the ADMIN icon to display a list of administrative
functions:
1 OPTIONS
2 CLEAR TEST TOTALS
3 RESET DEFAULTS
Options
In the OPTIONS section there are three functions that allow
you to control user access to the Main Menu and Admin/Utility
Menu. Each option is easily enabled or disabled by turning it
ON or OFF. To save your settings after each selection, press the
SAVE soft key. To return to the administrative functions list
without saving, press the BACK soft key.
1 – USER ID
Select this setting to enable (ON) or disable (OFF) the
USER ID login screen.
2 – UNREG. USER
Select this setting to enable (ON) or disable (OFF)
unregistered login access to the analyzer when option
1 – USER ID is ON.
3 – PRINT HEADER
Select this setting to enable (ON) or disable (OFF) the
address header on the printout.
4 – LANGUAGE
Select this setting to enable (ON) or disable (OFF) the
language selection option when the EXP boots up.
5 – DATE CODE
Select this setting to enable (ON) to require the entry of a
battery date code
6, 7. 8 – SCREEN INPUT
Select this setting to enable (ON) to display user-dened
text elds
Clear Test Totals
This function allows you to clear the test totals by User ID and
battery test decision. The analyzer veries that you want the
counter reset to 0 before it continues.
NOTE: This will not clear the lifetime test total
available in the VERSION information screen.
Reset Defaults
This function allows you to reset Administrative options to
their original settings. It will clear all registered users and
restrict access to the EXP.
Option Default Settings
1– USER ID ON
2 – UNREG. USER ON
3 – PRINT HEADER OFF
4 – LANGUAGE ON
5 – DATE CODE OFF
6, 7, 8 – SCREEN INPUTS OFF
Store ID#
The next screen asks you to enter your store ID
number.
1. Insert a character by pressing the UP or DOWN ARROW
key as many times as needed.
ENTER STORE ID#
2. Press the NEXT soft key to continue.
3. Use the UP or DOWN ARROW key to enter your store’s zip
code, and press the SAVE soft key.
ENTER ZIP CODE

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Format Disk
Select this utility to format an data card to receive
data or erase all data on the card. The analyzer will
warn you before formatting the disk and ask if you
want to continue.
Update
When software updates become available for the
EXP, this utility walks you though the quick process
of updating the analyzer’s software using a data
card.