Solar BA227 User manual

BATTERY TESTERS
BATTERY TESTERS
SOLAR Battery and System Tester
with Integrated Printer
Model No. BA227
User Manual
Failure to follow instructions may cause damage or explosion, always shield
eyes. Read entire instruction manual before use.
WARNING
WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals, including Vinyl-Chloride, Styrene
and Acrylonitrile, which are known to the State of California to cause cancer. For more
information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.

WARNING
Read these instructions completely before using the tester and save them
for future reference. Before using the tester near a car, truck or boat, read these
instructions and the instruction manual/safety information provided by the car,
truck, boat or equipment manufacturer. Following all manufacturers’ instructions
and safety procedures will reduce the risk of accident.
Working around lead-acid batteries may be dangerous. Lead-acid batteries release
explosive gases during normal operation, charging and jump starting. Carefully read
and follow these instructions for safe use. Always follow the specific instructions in
this manual and on the tester each time you use it.
All lead-acid batteries (car, truck and boat) produce hydrogen gas which may
violently explode in the presence of fire or sparks. Do not smoke, use matches or
a cigarette lighter while near batteries. Do not handle the battery while wearing
vinyl clothing because static electricity sparks are generated when vinyl clothing is
rubbed. Review all cautionary material on the tester and in the engine compartment.
Always wear eye protection, appropriate protective clothing and other safety
equipment when working near lead-acid batteries. Do not touch eyes while working
on or around lead-acid batteries.
Use extreme care while working within the engine compartment, because moving
parts may cause severe injury. Read and follow all safety instructions published in
the vehicle's Owner's Manual.
Batteries being tested with the tester likely contain liquid acids which are hazardous
if spilled.

Personal Precautions
Someone should always be within range of your voice or close enough to come to your
aid when you work near a lead-acid battery.
Have plenty of fresh water and soap nearby in case battery acid contacts skin, clothing
or eyes. Protective eyewear should always be worn when working near
lead-acid batteries.
If 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 10 minutes and
get medical attention immediately.
Be extra cautious to reduce risk of dropping a metal tool onto a battery. It might spark or
short circuit the battery or another electrical part that may cause explosion.
Remove personal metal items such as rings, bracelets, necklaces and watches when
working with a lead-acid battery. A lead-acid battery can produce a short-circuit current
high enough to weld a ring or the like to metal, causing a severe burn.
Use the tester for testing lead-acid batteries only. Do not use for testing dry-cell batteries
that are commonly used with home appliances.
NEVER test, charge or jump start a frozen battery.
Do not submerge in water.
Do not operate with flammables such as gasoline, etc.
If the tester receives a sharp blow or is otherwise damaged in any way, have it checked
by a qualified service person.
Do not disassemble the tester. Have it checked by a qualified service person.
About Your SOLAR Battery and System Tester with Integrated
Printer (Model No. BA227)
Battery Tester Model BA227 is designed to test 12 Volt batteries, starting and
charging systems. It offers quick and accurate assessment of battery condition and
starting and charging system performance. It features long 36” leads for convenient
testing and a backlit display for easy viewing in bright or low light environments. Its
integrated printer provides easy service documentation and uses standard thermal
paper.
The tester is compatible with a wide range of battery types, including Conventional,
Maintenance Free, AGM, Gel Cell, Marine Starting, Spiral Wound and Deep Cycle

(with starting rating) batteries. The tester can test these types of batteries against
several battery capacity rating systems, including CCA, CA(MCA), EN, IEC, JIS
and DIN. The tester’s capacity in CCA terms is 100-1400 CCA.The tester has a
recommended operating ambient temperature range of -4˚F to 122˚F.
Preparing Battery to Be Tested
Warning: Always wear eye protection, appropriate protective clothing and other
safety equipment when working near lead-acid batteries. Do not touch eyes
while working on or around lead-acid batteries.
1. Be sure area around battery is well ventilated while battery is being tested.
2. Clean battery terminals. Wire brush them if necessary. Be careful to keep
corrosion from coming in contact with eyes.
3. Inspect the battery for cracked or broken case or cover. If the battery is
damaged, do not use tester.
4. If the battery is not a sealed Maintenance Free battery, add distilled water in
each cell until battery acid reaches level specified by the manufacturer. This
helps purge excessive gas from cells. Be careful not to overfill.
5. Confirm that all vehicle accessories are turned OFF to ensure you do not cause
any arcing and that the tested battery has a nominal voltage of 12 Volts.
6. If it is necessary to remove battery from vehicle to test, always remove ground
terminal from battery first.
Tester Preparation and Set-up
Loading Printer Paper
Open paper chamber cover. Set the paper roll into the paper chamber, oriented such
that the paper feeds off the bottom of the roll.
Feed the paper from the roll until the paper begins to feed past the cutter. Close the
paper chamber.
Note: The tester uses standard thermal paper, available from most office supply
stores.
Tester Configuration
Note: At any point in the set-up or battery test operation of the tester, if you wish

to go backwards, you can press and hold the ENTER button for 2 seconds to
return to the previous screen.
You must be properly connected to a battery (See Battery Tester Operation: Battery
Testing, steps 1-3) to confiure the tester.
Upon proper battery connection, the tester display will splash the SOLAR logo
for one second and then proceed to the Home Screen. The Home Screen
shows the battery status by providing the Open Circuit Voltage of the connected
battery. Press “ENTER” to enter the Function Screen, which offers three options:
BATTERY TEST, SYSTEM TEST or CONFIGURATION. Using the Arrow Keys,
scroll down to CONFIGURATION and press “ENTER” (center button) to go to the
CONFIGURATION Screen.
The CONFIGURATION Screen provides five options: PRINT LAST RESULT,
LANGUAGE, COUNTER, SET DATE, BRIGHTNESS AND CUSTOMIZE. Each of
these configuration steps are reached by scrolling through the screens by hitting the
right arrow button.
To print the last test result, scroll to PRINT LAST RESULT and hit enter. To set the
default language for the tester, scroll to LANGUAGE and press “ENTER”. Using the
Arrow Keys, toggle to your preferred language (English, Spanish or French) and
Press “ENTER”. You will return to the Function Screen.
To learn more about the counter operation, see Counter Function section of this
manual.
To set the date and time, scroll to SET DATE and press “ENTER”. The tester will
display the date and time currently set for the tester. The indicator arrow should be
on the date line. Press “ENTER”. ADJUST: YEAR will appear on the display. Using
the Arrow Keys, toggle to the correct year and press “ENTER”. Repeat this process
as the tester advances through the MONTH, DAY, HOUR, MINUTE and SECOND
settings. Upon pressing “ENTER” after making the SECOND setting adjustment, you
will return to the Function Screen.
Using the arrow keys, scroll to CONFIGURATION and press “Enter” to go to the
CONFIGURATION screen. To adjust the display brightness, scroll to BRIGHTNESS
and press “ENTER”. Using the Arrow Keys, adjust to your preferred level of
brightness and press “ENTER”.
To customize your printout information, scroll to CUSTOMIZE and press “Enter”.
Follow the prompts to enter your information to be printed on test strips.

Battery Tester Operation
Note: Each time you connect the tester to a battery, the tester will run a quick
cable verification to ensure a proper connection through the output cables to
sensors in the clamp jaws. If the connection checks out OK, the display will
momentarily flash “Output Cable Check Complete” and proceed to the Home
Screen. If the connection is poor, the display will show “Check Clamp.” In this
case, check cable connections for visible signs of damage, as you may need
to replace the cable ends. Call Technical Service at 800.328.2921 with any
questions.
Battery Testing
1. Before you test a battery in a vehicle, turn off the ignition, all accessories and
loads. Close all the vehicle doors and the trunk lid.
2. Make sure the battery terminals are clean. See Preparing Battery to Be Tested.
3. Connect tester leads to the battery, clamping the red clamp to the vehicle positive
battery terminal first. Then, clamp the black clamp to the vehicle negative battery
terminal second.
Note: Whenever possible, connect directly to the terminals/posts of the battery.
4. Upon completing a proper battery connection, the tester display will show the
Home Screen. Select BATTERY TEST, scrolling as needed to bring the indicator
in line with BATTERY TEST, and press “ENTER” (center button).
5. Press Arrow Keys to select type of battery to be tested: Flooded, AGM Flat Plate,
AGM/Spiral, VRLA/GEL or START/STOP. Flooded refers to standard Starting/
Lighting/Ignition flooded batteries, AGM/Flat Plate refers specifically to traditionally
shaped AGM batteries, AGM/Spiral refers specifically to AGM-designated Spiral
Wound batteries, VRLA/GEL specifically refers to Gel Cell batteries and START/
STOP specifically refers to starting batteries installed in vehicles utilizing START/
STOP technology. Press “ENTER”.
5a. Additional sequence when START/STOP battery type is chosen. Tester will ask
what type of battery is being used in the START/STOP application, EFB or AGM.
EFB refers to Enhanced Flooded Battery constructions and AGM refers to AGM
battery constructions. Choose correct battery type and Press “ENTER”.
6. Press Arrow Keys to select the applicable battery rating that you plan to test
against. Options include CCA, EN, IEC, DIN, JIS, MCA(CA). Press “ENTER”.

7. Scroll Arrow Keys to input the battery rating/capacity. Note that the Arrow Keys
will scroll, such that you do not have to continually repeat pressing each key.
Once proper battery rating is shown on the display, press “ENTER” to perform the
battery test (lasts 1-2 seconds).
8. The tester will ask about the current ambient temperature environment of the
battery, “Above 32˚F/0˚C? Yes/No.” Chose the correct answer and hit ENTER.
9. Optional sequence determined by the tester. At this point, the tester may display
a question to more accurately provide an assessment of the tested battery. If the
display shows “Is battery charged?”, toggle Arrow Keys to indicate YES or NO as
applicable and press “ENTER”. If NO is selected, the display will show the Open
Circuit Voltage of the Battery and the instruction RECHARGE RETEST. If YES is
selected, see Step 10 below.
10. When the test is complete, the display shows the determined voltage of the
battery and the determined rating of the battery.
GOOD & PASS The tested battery is good and capable of holding a charge.
GOOD & RECHARGE The tested battery is good but needs to be charged.
RECHARGE & RETEST The tested battery is discharged. The battery condition
cannot be determined until it is fully charged. Recharge and retest the battery.
BAD & REPLACE The tested battery cannot hold a charge. It should be replaced
immediately.
BAD CELL & REPLACE The tested battery has at least one short-circuited cell.
It should be replaced immediately.
LOAD ERROR The tested battery is larger than 2000 CCA or 200 AH. Or, the
clamps are not connected properly. Check battery connection. If connection is
incorrect, reconnect and retest. If connection is correct, charge the tested battery
to full charge and retest, ensuring that a proper connection is made. If the reading
is still the same, the battery should be replaced immediately.
Note: If this outcome is displayed, the operator is asked if any
accessories have been left on as a possible cause. If it is found that
accessories were left on, charge the tested battery and retest. If it is
determined that no accessories were left on, the battery should be replaced.
11. Press “ENTER” to go to the Print Option Screen. The tester will ask if you would
like to PRINT RESULT? Scroll to your preferred choice and press “ENTER”. If

you chose YES, the printer will print results. If you chose NO, the tester will once
again return you to the Home Screen and once again display the battery’s open
circuit voltage.
12. Remove the test leads from the battery posts after completion of testing, always
removing the negative (black) clamp first and then the positive (red) clamp.
System Testing: Starting and Charging System Tests
During this portion of the testing process, the tester will perform the following tests in
order:
• Starting System Cranking Test
• Charging System Test without Loads
• Charging System Test under Loads – Ripple Detect
• Charging System Test under Loads
Please follow the instructions below to run through the above testing steps.
1. Make sure the battery terminals are clean. See Preparing Battery to be Tested.
2. Connect tester leads to the battery, clamping the red clamp to the vehicle
positive battery terminal first. Then, clamp the black clamp to the vehicle
negative battery terminal second.
Note: Whenever possible, connect directly to the terminals/posts of the battery.
3. Upon completing a proper battery connection, the tester display will show the
Home Screen. Select SYSTEM TEST, scrolling as needed to bring the indicator
in line with SYSTEM TEST. Press “ENTER” (center button).
4. The display will confirm that the operator has chosen SYSTEM TEST. Press
“ENTER”.
5. Turn off all vehicle accessory loads such as lighting, air conditioning, radio, etc.
6. Start the engine. The display will show the minimum voltage reached by the
battery and provide an assessment of starting system condition. Assessment
corresponds as follows:
CRANKING VOLTS NORMAL – Starting System is showing normal draw.
CRANKING VOLTS LOW – Starting System is Weak – troubleshoot starter as
per manufacturer’s recommended procedure.
CRANKING VOLTS NOT DETECTED – Check connections, wiring, and starter

immediately.
7. After Starting System Test, press “ENTER” to go to Charging System Test,
beginning with the Charging System without Loads Test. The display will remind
you to ensure all loads are off – after making sure there are no loads on the
system, press “ENTER”.
8. The tester will display the charging system voltage without loads and provide an
assessment of that reading.
NORMAL – Charging System OK
LOW – Charging Voltage is Low – Alternator is not providing sufficient current to
the battery. Check belts and connection from alternator to battery.
HIGH – Charging Voltage is High – Voltage output from alternator to battery
exceeds the normal limit. Check alternator connections, including ground
connection. Also, check manufacturer specifications, as output requirement may
vary by vehicle type and manufacturer (confirm range is, in fact, too high for
vehicle).
9. Next, the tester will perform the Charging System Under Load Test, starting with
a Ripple Detect assessment. Press “ENTER” to begin this test sequence.
10. Turn on the following accessories: blower to high (heat), high beam headlights,
and rear defroster.
Note: Do not use cyclical loads such as air conditioning or windshield wipers.
11. Optional Step determined by the Tester: When testing older model vehicles with
diesel engines, the tester may prompt the operator to run the engine at 2500
RPM for 15 seconds. Display will read: “RUN ENGINE UP TO 2500 RPM 15
SEC.”
12. Press “ENTER”. The tester will display the ripple detected from the charging
system to the battery and provide an assessment of that reading.
NORMAL RIPPLE DETECT– Charging System OK
HIGH – Excess Ripple Detected – One or more of the alternator diodes are not
functioning properly or there is other damage to the charging system. Check to
ensure alternator mounting is sturdy and that belts are in good condition and
functioning properly.
13. Press “ENTER” to proceed to the Charging System Under Loads Test. One of
three results will be displayed, along with the actual voltage reading.

NORMAL – Charging System OK
LOW – Charging Voltage is Low – Alternator is not providing sufficient current
for the system’s electrical loads and to charge the battery. Check belts and
connection from alternator to battery.
HIGH – Charging Voltage is High – Voltage output from alternator to battery
exceeds the normal limit. Check alternator connections, including ground
connection. Also, check manufacturer specifications, as output may vary by
vehicle type and manufacturer.
14. Press “ENTER” to go to the Print Option Screen. The tester will ask if you would
like to PRINT RESULT? Scroll to your preferred choice and press “ENTER”. If
you chose YES, the printer will print results. If you chose NO, the tester will once
again return you to the Home Screen and once again display the battery’s open
circuit voltage.
15. Turn engine OFF and remove the test leads from the battery posts after
completion of testing, always removing the negative clamp first and then the
positive clamp.
Counter Function
The tester is equipped with a counter function that allows you to track the number
of tests performed over time. The counter can be accessed through the
Configuration Screen. From the Home Screen, scroll to CONFIGURATION
and press “ENTER” to go to the Configuration Screen. To access the counter, scroll
to COUNTER and press “ENTER”. The tester will show the counter display, listing
the number of battery tests and the number of system tests that have been
performed since the unit was first configured or last reset.
From the counter display, press “ENTER” to achieve the following next steps: return
to the Home Screen, reset the counter or print the counter result. The first choice
shown will be RETURN TO BATTERY TEST. Selecting this option will return you to
the Home Screen.

Scrolling forward once will bring you to RESET. Press “ENTER” to see your reset
options, NO or YES. Scroll to your desired outcome and press “ENTER”. If you
chose to reset the counter, the display will return to the counter display and show
zero tests preformed. If you choose NO, the display will proceed to the Home
Screen.
Scrolling forward twice will bring you to the print screen for the counter display.
Maintenance and Care
A basic amount of care and maintenance will allow your tester to provide years of
valuable service.
• After each use, ensure that there is no corrosion on clamps. If there is corrosion
on clamps, use a damp cloth to wipe corrosion off of the clamps.
• After each use, ensure that leads have not been damaged or have come
into contact with aggressive fluids, such as grease, engine oil, ATF or battery
corrosion. If leads are damaged, call Technical Service at 913.310.1053
immediately. NEVER use tester if leads show signs of damage. If leads have
come into contact with aggressive fluids, use a damp cloth to wipe the leads
clean.
• After each use, return the tester to its storage case to protect the tester when not
in use.
• If tester body becomes dirty or soiled, use a damp cloth to wipe it clean.
• If tester display becomes dirty, use a screen cleaning product, such as those
used to clean glasses or computer monitors, to wipe the display clean. When
cleaning the display, take care not to scratch or otherwise damage it.
• Periodically replace onboard batteries (rear compartment) to avoid a situation
where the batteries run down at a critical moment.
• When storing tester for extended periods of inactivity, remove onboard batteries.

Warranty
Clore Automotive warrants this product to be free from defects in material
or workmanship for a period of one year from the date of original end user
purchase. This warranty extends to each person who acquires lawful ownership
within one year of the original retail purchase, but is void if the product has been
abused, altered, misused or improperly packaged and damaged when returned
for repair.
This warranty applies to the product only and does not apply to any accessory
items included with the product which are subject to wear from usage; the
replacement or repair of these items shall be at the expense of the owner.
THE TERMS OF THE CLORE AUTOMOTIVE LIMITED WARRANTY
CONSTITUTE THE BUYER’S SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY. THE IMPLIED
WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR
PURPOSE ARE LIMITED IN DURATION TO THIS EXPRESS WARRANTY.
AFTER 1 YEAR FROM DATE OF PURCHASE, ALL RISK OF LOSS FROM
WHATEVER REASON SHALL BE PUT UPON THE PURCHASER.
CLORE AUTOMOTIVE SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL AND
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES: CLORE
AUTOMOTIVE’S LIABILITY, IF ANY, SHALL NEVER EXCEED THE
PURCHASE PRICE OF THIS MACHINE REGARDLESS OF WHETHER
LIABILITY IS PREDICATED UPON BREACH OF WARRANTY (EXPRESS OR
IMPLIED), NEGLIGENCE, STRICT TORT OR ANY OTHER THEORY.
Some states do not permit the limitation of warranties or limitation of
consequential or incidental damages, so the above disclaimer and limitation may
not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also
have other rights which vary from state to state.
Instructions for obtaining service under this warranty:
To obtain service under this warranty, return your SOLAR Battery Tester to the
place of purchase, along with your dated sales receipt, for an exchange. Your
product can also be sent back to Clore Automotive for exchange – visit www.
cloreautomotive.com for shipping address.

Registering Your Purchase
For best service and to receive periodic product updates, please visit www.
cloreregistration.com, click on the SOLAR logo, complete the information in the
web form and click “submit.” It’s that easy!
For answers to questions concerning use, out-of-warranty service, or
warranty/service information on this or other Clore Automotive products,
contact Clore Automotive Technical Service at 800.328.2921; 913.310.1050;
www.cloreautomotive.com.

Precauciones personales
Al trabajar cerca de baterías de plomo-ácido, siempre debe haber alguien cerca,
para que pueda oírlo y ayudarlo de ser necesario.
Tenga a mano abundante agua fresca y jabón, por si el ácido de la batería entra en
contacto con la piel, los ojos o la ropa. Siempre debe usar protección para los ojos
al trabajar cerca de baterías de plomo-ácido.
Si el ácido de la batería entra en contacto con la piel o la ropa, lávela de inmediato
con agua y jabón. Si el ácido entra en contacto con los ojos, enjuáguelos de
inmediato con abundante agua fría por un mínimo de 10 minutos y solicite atención
médica con urgencia.
Tenga sumo cuidado en evitar que una herramienta metálica caiga sobre la batería.
Podría producir chispas o provocar un cortocircuito en la batería u otras piezas
eléctricas y así originarse una explosión.
Al trabajar con baterías de plomo-ácido, quítese los accesorios personales de
metal, tales como anillos, brazaletes, collares y relojes. Las baterías de plomo-ácido
pueden provocar un cortocircuito con corriente capaz de derretir completamente un
anillo u objeto similar y así provocar quemaduras graves.
Utilice el probador para probar sólo baterías de plomo-ácido. No la utilice para
recargar baterías de celdas secas, que suelen usarse en los electrodomésticos.
Podrían explotar y provocar lesiones y daños materiales.
NUNCA probar, arranque ni recargue una batería congelada.
No la sumerja en agua.
No la opere cerca de productos inflamables, como gasolina, etc.
Si el probador recibe un golpe fuerte o se daña de alguna manera, haga que la
revise un profesional de servicio técnico.
No desarme el probador. Haga que la revise un profesional de servicio técnico.

Acerca del probador para baterías y sistemas SOLAR con
impresora integrada (Modelo BA227)
El probador de baterías modelo BA227 está diseñado para probar baterías de 12
voltios, sistemas de carga y de arranque. Ofrece una evaluación rápida y precisa
del estado de la batería y del funcionamiento de los sistemas de arranque y de
carga. Cuenta con cables de 36” (91.44 cm) de longitud para realizar las pruebas
adecuadas y una pantalla retroiluminada para una visualización sencilla en entornos
de luz intensa o de baja luminosidad. Su impresora integrada proporciona una
documentación de servicio fácil y utiliza papel térmico estándar.
El probador es compatible con una amplia variedad de tipos de batería, entre
ellas: baterías convencionales, sin mantenimiento, AGM, marina de arranque, con
estructura en espiral y de ciclo profundo (con clasificación de arranque). El probador
puede probar estos tipos de baterías contra varios sistemas de clasificación de la
capacidad de una batería, incluidos la Capacidad de Arranque en Frío (CCA), la
Capacidad de Arranque (CA), la Capacidad de Arranque en Uso Marino (MCA), las
Normas Europeas (EN), las Normas de la Comisión Electrotécnica Internacional
(CEI) y del Instituto Europeo de Normas de Telecomunicación (ETSI), las Normas
Industriales de Japón (JIS) y las Normas DIN. La capacidad del probador en
términos de capacidad de arranque en frío es de 100-1400 CCA.
El rango de temperatura ambiente recomendado para operar este probador es de -4
˚F a 122 ˚F (de -20 °C a 50 °C).
Preparación del sistema y batería
Precaución: Utilice siempre protección para los ojos, vestimenta adecuada y
otros equipos de seguridad al trabajar cerca de baterías de plomo-ácido. No se
toque los ojos mientras trabaje con o cerca de baterías de plomo-ácido.
1. Verifique que el área alrededor de la batería tenga buena ventilación durante la
prueba.
2. Limpie los terminales de la batería. Si fuese necesario, utilice un cepillo de
alambre. Sea cuidadoso y evite que las partículas corroídas entren en contacto
con los ojos.
3. Inspeccione la batería para detectar si la carcasa o la cubierta están agrietadas
o rotas. Si la batería está dañada, no utilice el probador.
4. Si no se trata de una batería sellada de las que no requiere mantenimiento,

agregue agua destilada en cada celda hasta que el ácido de la batería llegue
al nivel especificado por el fabricante. Este procedimiento ayuda a purgar el
exceso de gas de las celdas. Sea cuidadoso y no las llene demasiado.
5. Verifique que la batería probada tenga un voltaje nominal de 12 V y que todos
los accesorios del vehículo estén APAGADOS para asegurarse de que no
provocará la formación de un arco eléctrico.
6. Si es necesario extraer la batería del vehículo, siempre quite primero el terminal
de puesta a tierra de la batería.
Preparación e instalación del probador
Cómo cargar el papel para imprimir
Abra la tapa del compartimiento del papel. Coloque el rollo de papel en el
compartimiento de forma tal que salga de la parte inferior del rollo e ingrese en el
alimentador de la impresora.
Tire de una longitud corta del papel de la impresora. Cierre el compartimiento del
papel.
Nota: El probador utiliza papel térmico, el que puede adquirirse en cualquier
tienda de productos de oficina.
Configuración del probador
Nota: En cualquier punto de la configuración u operación del comprobador,
si desea retroceder, puede mantener presionado el botón ENTER durante 2
segundos para volver a la pantalla anterior..
Para configurar el probador, la unidad debe estar conectada a una batería (Ver
Funcionamiento del probador para baterías: Pasos 1-3 para la prueba de baterías).
Tras realizar una conexión correcta de la batería, la pantalla del probador mostrará
el logo de SOLAR durante una segunda y luego avanzará hacia la pantalla
Principal. La pantalla Principal muestra el estado de la batería mediante un circuito
de voltaje abierto de la batería conectada. Seleccione la opción “ENTER” (Intro)
para ingresar en la pantalla de Función, donde encontrará las siguientes tres
opciones: Prueba de batería (BATTERY TEST), Prueba de sistema (SYSTEM
TEST) o Configuración (CONFIGURATION). Con las flechas, desplácese hacia la
opción Configuration (Configuración) y seleccione “ENTER” (botón del medio) para
acceder a la información.

La pantalla de CONFIGURACIÓN ofrece cinco opciones: IMPRIMIR EL ÚLTIMO
RESULTADO, IDIOMA, CONTADOR, ESTABLECER FECHA, BRILLO y
PERSONALIZAR. Cada uno de estos pasos de configuración se puede alcanzar al
desplazarse por las pantallas, pulsando el botón de flecha hacia la derecha.
Para imprimir el último resultado de la prueba, desplácese hasta IMPRIMIR
ÚLTIMO RESULTADO y pulse “INTRO”. Para establecer el idioma predeterminado
para el probador, desplácese a IDIOMA y pulse “INTRO”. Usando las teclas de
flecha, cambie al idioma de su preferencia (inglés, español o francés) y pulse
“INTRO”.
Volverá a la Pantalla de Funciones. Para saber más acerca del funcionamiento del
contador, consulte la sección Función del contador de este manual.
Para establecer la fecha y la hora, desplácese a ESTABLECER FECHA y pulse
“INTRO”. El probador mostrará la fecha y la hora configuradas actualmente para el
probador. La flecha indicadora debe estar en la línea de fecha. PULSE “INTRO”.
AJUSTAR: Aparecerá AÑO en la pantalla. Utilizando las teclas de flecha, cambie
al año correcto y pulse “INTRO”. Repita este proceso a medida que el probador
avanza a través de las configuraciones MES, DÍA, HORA, MINUTO y SEGUNDO.
Al pulsar “INTRO” después de haber realizado el ajuste de la configuración de
SEGUNDOS, volverá a la Pantalla de Funciones.
Utilizando las teclas de flechas, desplácese hasta CONFIGURACIÓN y pulse
“INTRO” para acceder a la pantalla de CONFIGURACIÓN. Para ajustar el brillo
de la pantalla, desplácese hasta BRILLO y pulse “INTRO”. Utilizando las teclas de
flecha, ajuste el brillo al nivel de su preferencia y pulse “INTRO”.
Para personalizar la información de impresión, desplácese hasta PERSONALIZAR y
pulse “INTRO”. Siga las indicaciones en pantalla para introducir la información que
se imprimirá en las tiras de prueba.

Funcionamiento del probador para baterías
Nota: Cada vez que usted conecta el probador a la batería, el probador
ejecutará una verificación rápida del cable para asegurar la conexión adecuada
de los cables de salida a los sensores en las mordazas de sujeción. Si la
conexión está bien, la pantalla mostrará el mensaje intermitente “Verificación
de cable de salida completa” y continuará a la pantalla siguiente. Si la conexión
es deficiente, la pantalla mostrará el mensaje “Error en el cable”. En este caso,
verifique las conexiones de los cables para detectar si existen daños, ya que
deberá reemplazar los extremos de los cables. Llame al Servicio Técnico al
800.328.2921, si tiene preguntas.
Prueba de las baterías
1. Antes de probar la batería en un vehículo, apague el motor, los accesorios y las
cargas. Cierre todas las puertas y el portaequipajes.
2. Verifique que los terminales de la batería estén limpios. Consulte la sección
anterior Preparación de la batería para probar.
3. Conecte los conductores del probador a la batería; para ello, primero sujete la
pinza roja al terminal positivo de la batería del vehículo. A continuación, sujete
la pinza negra al terminal negativo de la batería del vehículo.
Nota: Siempre que sea posible, haga la conexión directamente a los terminales/
bornes de la batería.
4. Una vez hecha la conexión adecuada a la batería, el probador mostrará la
pantalla Principal. Seleccione la opción BATTERY TEST (Prueba de la batería)
y luego presione “ENTER” (Introducir).
5. Presione las flechas para seleccionar el tipo de batería a probar: Flooded,
AGM Flat Plate, AGM/Spiral, VRLA/GEL o START/STOP. Flooded se refiere a
baterías inundadas de arranque/iluminación/encendido estándar; AGM/Flat Plate
se refiere específicamente a baterías con forma tradicional de batería AGM;
AGM/Spiral se refiere específicamente a baterías diseñadas en fibra de vidrio
absorbente o con estructura en espiral; VRLA/GEL se refiere específicamente
a baterías de gel; y START/STOP se refiere, específicamente, al arranque
de baterías instaladas en vehículos que utilizan la tecnología START/STOP.
Presione “INTRO”.