PulseTech 890PT User manual

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OPERATORS MANUAL
741X890
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Negative Clamp
(BLACK, -)
Clear Cover
Built-In Printer
Adjustable
Brightness
LCD Display
UP/DOWN,
LEFT/RIGHT
Button
ENTER
Button
Positive Clamp
(RED, +)
MAIN FEATURES
1. Compatible with 6V, 12V, 24V and Li-ion batteries
2. 6V, 12V, and 24V Lead-acid battery test
3. 24V 6T LiON and LiFePO4 battery test
4. 12V & 24V Cranking & Charging System Test
5. Print out test results.
IMPORTANT
• Suggested operation range 0ºC (32ºF) to 50ºC (122ºF)
in ambient temperature.
WARNING
WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including arsenic, which
is known to the State of California to cause cancer.
For more information, go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
Tester should not be exposed nor be used in extreme moisture conditions,
such as rain / snow or damage to the tester can result.

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PERSONAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS:
1. Normal caution should be taken when testing any lead acid batteries.
Refer to TM 9-6140-200-13, TB 9-6140-252-13 and equipment TMs for
specics.
2. Wear safety glasses and protective clothing.
3. Gloves should be worn if touching lead acid battery surfaces. In the un-
likely event that battery acid contacts skin or clothing, wash immediately
with soap and water. If acid enters eye, immediately flood eye with running
cold water for at least ten minutes and get medical attention immediately.
4. NEVER smoke or allow a spark or flame in vicinity of battery or engine.
5. 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.
6. 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 similar metal causing a severe
burn.
PREPARING TO TEST:
1. Be sure area around battery is well ventilated while battery is being tested.
2. Clean battery terminals. Be careful to keep corrosion from contacting eyes.
3. Inspect the battery for a cracked, broken case or cover. If battery is dam-
aged, 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. It is not necessary to remove equipment batteries or battery cables prior to
testing. However, if batteries are paralleled the technician will see capacity
results from all paralleled batteries, less the resistance in the cables. If
it is necessary to remove battery from vehicle to test, always ensure all
accessories are off and remove the main ground terminal from battery rst
to avoid any arcing.
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

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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.
PAPER REPLACEMENT
1. Open the paper roll cover.
2. Place a new paper roll in the compartment. Make sure the thermal side is
upside placed as below.
3. Pull a short length of paper from the compartment and press down the
cover to close.
PRECAUTIONS FOR USING THE INTEGRATED PRINTER:
To prevent from overheating the integrated printer, it is not recommended to
constantly and repeatedly print the same test result.
The printer should rest for at least 1 minute if the print has been working for 2
minutes constantly.
Please avoid extremely operating the printer by constantly and repeatedly
printing the same test result.
According to general usage scenarios, it takes about 10-20 seconds to print out
a single result based on the type of the test that is performed.
The next test is usually completed 20-30 seconds later, or more, after printing
the previous result.
In this case, the printer will always be cooled down enough and ready for printing
the result of the second test.
If the integrated printer does start to get warm, please have it rest for a while
and cooled down before using the printing function again.

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HOW TO REPLACE CABLE END:
1. Detach the clamp lead when the replacement is necessary.
2. Make sure the new clamp lead is well
connected.
NOTE: Do not detach the cables unless
necessary to make sure the pins are not
rusted or corroded by the acid liquid.
Replace / Install the AA Alkaline batteries.
1. Unscrew the battery cover to access the battery tank.
2. Pull the strap up to remove the AA batteries
and install new ones (Always keep the strap
under the batteries.).
3. Close the battery cover and tighten the
screw.
6V, 12V, & 24V 6T BATTERY TEST:
1. Select BATTERY TEST from the main menu.
2. Select SETUP to change the battery setting.
(The user can click “START” if the battery setting is the same as the previous test.)
3. User will need to manually select battery type.
4. Select Battery type: AGM FLAT PLATE, AGM SPIRAL, VRLA/GEL, FLOODED,
LiON.
5. Select Voltage rating: 6V, 12V, 24V.
6. Select Rating (Available rating: CCA).
7. Select Capacity: 25~3000 CCA/SAE.
8. Start Testing: The 890PT will automatically perform a battery test. Use the
directional keys to review the test result. Or, move the cursor to the printer
icon to print out the result.
Battery
Test
System
Test
BATTERY TYPE VRLA/GEL
VOLTAGE RATING 6V
CAPACITY 500
Setting
SETUP START

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SURFACE CHARGE
Note: If the 890PT detects the surface charge, the 890PT will pop up a
notication asking the user to turn on loads/headlights for 15 seconds to
eliminate the surface charge.
If the 890PT keeps popping up the notication “Turn on loads & headlights for
15 seconds” it might be because the vehicle is equipped with the latest LED
headlights and modern vehicle control modules. Turning on loads & headlights
for 15 seconds on these vehicles might not be enough to eliminate the surface
charge.
Please select “SKIP” to the “Battery Test in Vehicle Setting” to skip the surface
charge detection and carry on with the test
(Refer to 6V & 12V Battery test item 8) .
BATTERY TEST RESULTS
1. GOOD & PASS
The battery is good and capable of holding a charge.
2. GOOD & CHARGE
The battery is good but needs to be recharged.
3. CHARGE & RETEST
Battery is discharged, the battery condition cannot be determined until it is
fully charged. Recharge & retest the battery.
4. BAD & REPLACE
If the battery is over 4 years old we recommend replacement. However, if
the battery is less than 4 years old we recommend placing on a PulseTech
Charger in an attempt to start a charge process prior to replacing the bat-
tery. Refer to charger operator instructions for additional details.
5. LOAD ERROR
The tested battery is bigger than 3000 CCA/SAE or the clamps are not
connected properly. Please fully charge the battery and retest after exclud-
ing both previous reasons. If reading is the same, the battery should be
replaced immediately.
12V & 24V SYSTEM TEST:
1. Select “SYSTEM TEST” from the main menu.
2. Turn off loads and start engine.
3. Use directional keys to review cranking test result.

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4. Select NEXT to proceed to charging test.
5. Select NEXT when idle test is completed and move on to the ripple & load
on test.
Battery
Test
System
Test System
Test
Cranking Test
Turn off loads
Start engine
Setting
System
Test
<<NEXT>> <<NEXT>>
System
Test
Alt. Idle Test Make
sure all loads
are off
Alt. Idle Test
Normal
Idle Voltage
13.87V
6. Turn on loads and rev engine for 15 seconds.
(The 890PT will countdown 15 seconds)
7. Once completed, the ripple & load test results are displayed.
8. Select NEXT to review the complete system test results including the
cranking, idle, ripple, & load on test results.
<<NEXT>> <<NEXT>>
System
Test
System
Test
Ripple Test
Normal
Ripple Voltage
0.12V
Alt. Load Test
Normal
Load Voltage
13.93V
System
Test
<<NEXT>>
System
Test
Ripple Test
Turn on loads. Rev the engine up
to 2,500 RPM for
15 seconds.

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<DONE><PRINT> <DONE><PRINT>
Test
Report
Test
Report
Alt. Test
Idle Normal
Voltage 13.87V
Load Normal
Voltage 13.93V
Ripple Test
Normal
Ripple Voltage
0.12V
Test
Report
Test
Report
Cranking Test
Normal
Cranking Voltage
10.78V
Lowest Voltage
9.09V
9. Use directional keys to switch between 4 different pages of the system
test results.
10. Select PRINT if you would like to print out the system test result.
CRANKING TEST RESULTS:
1. CRANKING VOLTS NORMAL
The system is showing normal draw. Press «ENTER» to perform the charg-
ing system test.
2. CRANKING VOLTS LOW
The cranking voltage is below normal limits. Troubleshoot the starter with
manufacturers recommended procedure.
3. CRANKING VOLTS NOT DETECTED
The cranking voltage is not detected.
IDLE TEST RESULTS:
1. HIGH CHARGING VOLTS WHEN TESTING 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 connec-
tion 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 .

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2. CHARGING SYSTEM NORMAL WHEN TESTING AT IDLE
The system is showing normal output from the alternator. No problem is
detected.
3. LOW CHARGING VOLTS WHEN TESTING AT IDLE
The alternator is not providing suf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.
RIPPLE TEST RESULTS:
1. RIPPLE DETECTED NORMAL
Diodes function well in the alternator / starter.
2. NO RIPPLE DETECTED
Ripple is not detected.
3. 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.
LOAD ON TEST RESULTS:
1. CHARGING SYSTEM HIGH WHEN LOAD ON TESTING
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 con-
nection 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.
2. CHARGING SYSTEM LOW WHEN LOAD ON TESTING
The alternator is not providing suf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.

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BACKLIGHT
1. Select BACKLIGHT and use directional
keys to adjust the brightness of the
display.
2. Press ENTER to conrm the setting
and return to setting menu. Or press
the BACK key to discard the change
and return to the setting menu.
LANGUAGE
1. Enter LANGUAGE to select the
language desired.
2. Press ENTER to conrm the setting
and return to the setting menu. Or
press the BACK key to discard the
change and return to the setting
menu.
DATE & TIME
Select DATE & TIME to adjust the time.
Battery
Test
System
Test
Setting
1. BACKLIGHT
2. LANGUAGE
3. DATE & TIME
Setting
3. CHARGING SYSTEM NORMAL WHEN LOAD ON TESTING
The system is showing normal output from the alternator. No problem
detected.
SETTINGS
Enter SETTING from the main menu and then select the item you would like to
adjust or proceed to. For example, select backlight, language, date & time, or
customized information.
Back-
light
Left Right
Lan-
guage
1. ENGLISH
2. SPANISH
3. FRANCAIS

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GLOSSARY
What is a GEL 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.
• Uses thixotropic gelled electrolyte.
• Uses a recombination reaction to prevent the escape of hydrogen and
oxygen gases normally lost in a flooded 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 re-torqued and the batteries should be cleaned
periodically.
What is an AGM battery?
An AGM 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 bers.
• Uses a recombination reaction to prevent the escape of hydrogen and
oxygen gases normally lost in a flooded 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 re-torqued and the batteries should be cleaned
periodically.
What is a VRLA battery?
Valve Regulated Lead Acid Battery:
This type of battery is sealed Maintenance Free with a “Bunce” Valve or
Valves 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. Gel and AGM batteries are examples of VRLA battery types.

What is a SLI battery?
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.
What is STATE OF HEALTH?
It means how much battery capacity is left (%) comparing with the marked
original battery capacity.
What is STATE OF CHARGE?
It means what percent the battery is actually charged.
What is CCA (COLD CRANKING AMPS)?
The current in amperes which a new fully charged battery can deliver for 30
seconds continuously without the terminal voltage falling below 1.2 volts per
cell, after it has been cooled to 0ºF and held at that temperature. This rating
reflects the ability of the battery to deliver engine starting currents under winter
conditions.
Contact Information:
Roy Johnson • VP of Military and Government Programs
315-489-8823 • [email protected].com
Tom Pigorsh • Field Support Western US Military Programs
719-331-0329 • [email protected]
Adam Hagenston • North US National Guard/Reserve Component/AF
406-794-4218 • [email protected]
Briza Justice • Government & Military Quotes and Sales
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