Midtronics PowerSensor MICRO400 User manual

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LIMITED WARRANTY
This Midtronics battery analyzer is warranted to be free of defects in materials and
workmanship for a period of 1 year from date of receipt. Midtronics will, at our option,
repair the unit or replace the unit with a remanufactured analyzer. This limited war-
ranty applies only to the Midtronics battery analyzer and does not cover any other
equipment, static damage, water damage, overvoltage, dropping the unit or damage
resulting from extraneous causes including owner misuse. Midtronics is not liable for
any incidental or consequential damages for breach of this warranty. The warranty is
void if owner attempts to disassemble the unit, or to modify the cable assembly.
SERVICE
To obtain service, purchaser should contact Midtronics for a Return Authorization
number, and return the unit to Midtronics freight prepaid, Attention: RA# ________.
Midtronics will service the analyzer and reship the next scheduled business day
following receipt, using the same type carrier and service as received. If Midtronics
determines that the failure was caused by misuse, alteration, accident, or abnormal
conditionof operationor handling,purchaser willbe billedfor therepaired product and
it will be returned freight prepaid with freight charges added to the invoice. Battery
analyzersbeyond thewarranty period are subject to the repair charges in effect at that
time. Optional remanufacturing service is available to return the analyzer to like-new
condition.Out-of-warrantyrepairswillcarrya3-monthwarranty.Remanufacturedunits
purchased from Midtronics are covered by a 6-month warranty.
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
P/N 168-430D 5/03 © 2003 Midtronics, Inc.
MICRO400
For testing 6 and 12-volt auto-
motive/commercial batteries
rated from 100 to 1400 CCA
PowerSensor®
Digital Battery Analyzer

Use the ARROW buttons to scroll to the
battery’s CCArating.
Press the green START button to test.
After testing, if the battery’s temperature is
32OF / 0OC or below, press the blue
TEMPERATURE compensation button to get
a compensated test result.
BATTERY TEST RESULTS
The Micro400 will display one of the following results with the measured
voltage and available power.
GOOD BATTERY: Return to service.
GOOD-RECHARGE: Fully charge the battery and return to service.
CHARGE & RESET: Fully charge the battery and retest. Failure to
fully charge the battery before retesting may cause false readings.
REPLACE BATTERY: Replace battery.
BAD CELL-REPLACE: Replace battery.
TESTING IN-VEHICLE
• Turn on the highbeam headlights for one minute to remove the battery’s
surface charge, then wait at least one minute to allow the voltage to
recover before starting the test.
• AREPLACE reading may be the result of a poor connection or corrosion
between the vehicle’s battery cables and the battery. Before replacing,
retest the battery after disconnecting the cables.
• If the tester displays “SYSTEM NOISE”, make sure all vehicle accessory
loads are off and the ignition switch is in the off position. Retest.
If the SYSTEM NOISE message reappears after several retest attempts,
disconnect the battery cables and retest.
TROUBLESHOOTING
If the display does not illuminate:
• Check the connection to the battery.
• The battery may be too low to power the tester (below 5.5 volts). Fully
charge the battery and retest.
If the tester displays SYSTEM NOISE message when the battery is not
connected to the vehicle:
• You may be testing too close to a source of noise, i.e., a charger or other
high-current device. If so, move away and retest.
• If no source of noise is identified, fully charge the battery and retest. If the
message appears after the battery is charged, replace the battery.
CAUTION: Because of the possibility of personal injury,
always use extreme caution when working with batteries.
Follow all BCI (Battery Council International) safety
recommendations.
BEFORE THE TEST
• Clean battery posts or side terminals with a wire brush.
• For group 31 or side-post batteries, install and tighten lead terminal stud
adapters (included). Failure to properly install stud adapters, or using
stud adapters that are dirty or worn may result in false test results.
• If testing in the vehicle, make sure all vehicle accessory loads are off and
the ignition is in the off position. Read the “Testing In The Vehicle” section
before testing.
CONNECTING THE ANALYZER
• Connect red clamp to positive terminal.
• Connect black clamp to negative terminal.
• To ensure a proper connection, rock the clamps back and forth. Both
sides of the clamp must be firmly connected before testing and a CHECK
CONNECTION message will appear. If this occurs, clean the terminals
and reconnect.
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