Topdon BT200 User manual

BT200
12V Battery Tester USER MANUAL

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WELCOME
ABOUT
WHAT'S INCLUDED
Thank you for purchasing TOPDON Battery Tester BT200.
Please patiently read and understand this User Manual
before operating this product. If you have any questions
or issues, please contact us via [email protected] for
technical support.
Applying the most advanced conductance testing
technology and the reverse polarity protection etc.,
TOPDON BT200 serves as a 12V battery tester, which
brings you the battery's CCA value and conducts the
tests on cranking system and charging system easily,
quickly and accurately, providing the information about
the vehicle battery's health status. In addition, it supports
cranking test and charging test for 24V batteries.
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COMPATIBILITY
SPECIFICATIONS
Please be noted that battery type and CCA values (Cold
Cranking Amp) marked on the battery label. Please refer
to it before using.
BT200 supports the following types:
Regular Flooded/GEL/AGM/EFB
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PRODUCT OVERVIEW
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Page up, or increase the battery rating
values
Page down, or decrease the battery
rating values
Return to the previous page/Main Menu
Conrm, Enter and proceed
Main Menu
Positive clamp
Negative clamp

HOW TO USE
The engine and all other accessory loads must be OFF
in order to have accurate results. Turn on the vehicle
headlamps for 2~3 minutes until the battery voltage
drops back to normal value if the battery is just fully
charged.
TOPDON BT200 will test each battery according to the
selected actual system standard and rating marked on
the battery, to get the accurate results.
1) The RED (+) Positive Battery Clamp is connected
to the (+) positive battery terminal, and the BLACK
(-) Negative Battery Clamp is connected to the (-)
negative battery terminal. Ensure that the clamps
have a rm, secure grip on the battery terminals for
accurate results.
2) The device will jump to main menu automatically
after 3 seconds, select "BATTERY TEST" and then press
"ENTER" to continue.
3) Press "▲" or "▼" to select the "BATTERY TYPE" (specied
on the battery rating label), then press "ENTER" to
continue.
1.1 Before Test
1.2 Steps
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MAIN MENU
BATTERY TEST
CRANKING TEST
CHARGING TEST
REVIEW DATA
LANGUAGE
ABOUT

4) Press "▲" or "▼" to select the correct testing standard
(specied on the battery rating label), then press
"ENTER" to continue.
5) Hold "▲" or "▼" to select the battery rating values
(specied on the battery rating label).
6) Press "ENTER" to start the battery test.
7) The test result is as follows:
For 12V Battery
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or
BATTERY TYPE
REGULAR FLOODED
AGM
GEL
EFB
DIN
EN
GB
MCA
CA
SELECT STANDARD
CCA
JIS
IEC
SAE
BCI
SETTING RATE
520A
CCA
BATTERY TEST
GOOD CHARGING
HEALTH
CHARGE
INTERN
RATED
510A
12.21V
5.88mΩ
CCA
96%
35%
R
520A
BATTERY TEST
REPLACE
HEALTH
CHARGE
INTERN
RATED
90A
9.00V
33.05mΩ
CCA
1%
52%
R
720A

The engine and all other accessory loads must be OFF
before test in order to have accurate results.
1) The RED (+) Positive Battery Clamp is connected
to the (+) positive battery terminal, and the BLACK
(-) Negative Battery Clamp is connected to the (-)
negative battery terminal. Ensure that the clamps
have a rm, secure grip on the battery terminals for
accurate results.
2) The device will jump to main menu automatically
after 3 seconds, then select "CRANKING TEST":
3) Press "ENTER" to enter the "CRANKING TEST"
interface, start the engine according to the prompts.
4) The result will show as below:
2.1 Before Test
2.2 Steps
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MAIN MENU
BATTERY TEST
CRANKING TEST
CHARGING TEST
REVIEW DATA
LANGUAGE
ABOUT
CRANKING TEST
PLEASE START ENGINE
30

For 12V Battery
For 24V Battery
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The engine must be ON during test in order to have
results. Ensure all electrical accessories and devices
remain in the OFF state.
* Turning ON/OFF any electrical accessories in the
vehicle during the test will affect the accuracy of the test
result.
1) The RED (+) Positive Battery Clamp is connected
to the (+) positive battery terminal, and the BLACK
(-) Negative Battery Clamp is connected to the (-)
negative battery terminal. Ensure that the clamps
have a rm, secure grip on the battery terminals for
accurate results.
3.1 Before Test
3.2 Steps
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CRANKING TEST
CRANKING V NORMAL
CRANKING TIME
1599ms
10.33 V
CRANKING TEST
CRANKING V NORMAL
CRANKING TIME
2400ms
22.54 V

2) The device will jump to main menu automatically
after 3 seconds, then select "CHARGING TEST".
3) Press "ENTER" to enter the "RIPPLE TEST" interface.
4) Press "ENTER" again, or wait for a few seconds to enter
the "CHARGING TEST" interface.
5) The tester prompts the operator to "Increase RPM to
2500r/min and keep it 5 seconds". Press "ENTER" to
get the test result:
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MAIN MENU
BATTERY TEST
CRANKING TEST
CHARGING TEST
REVIEW DATA
LANGUAGE
ABOUT
CRARGING TEST
PLEASE START ENGINE, PRESS
ENTER TO CONTINUE.
RIPPLE TEST
12.98V
CHARGING TEST
INCREASE SPEED TO
2500 R/MIN , KEEP IT
FOR 5 SECONDS . PRESS
ENTER TO CONTINUE

Conclusion
Conclusion
CHARGING HIGH
CHARGING NORMAL
CHARGING LOW
NO OUTPUT
CHARGING HIGH
CHARGING NORMAL
CHARGING LOW
NO OUTPUT
Headlamps
& A/C OFF
(Depress
Accelerator)
Headlamps
& A/C OFF
(Depress
Accelerator)
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For 12V Battery
For 24V Battery
Reference Table (for 12V battery)
Reference Table (for 24V battery)
Status
Status
Battery Voltage
Battery Voltage
≥15.0V
13.2V~15.0V
12.8V~13.2V
<12.8V
≥30.0V
27.0V~30.0V
25.6V~27.0V
<25.6V
CHARGING TEST
CHARGING
LOADED
UNLOADED
RIPPLE
LOW
12.20V
12.87V
5mV
V
V
V
V
CHARGING TEST
CHARGING
LOADED
UNLOADED
RIPPLE
NORMAL
27.9V
27.9V
50mV
V
V
V
V

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*For reference only. Battery problems can also affect the
data.
1) Select the "REVIEW DATA".
1) Select the "LANGUAGE".
2) Press "ENTER" to enter the "Review Data" interface.
* Only the last test result will be displayed.
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MAIN MENU
BATTERY TEST
CRANKING TEST
CHARGING TEST
REVIEW DATA
LANGUAGE
ABOUT
BATTERY TEST
GOOD CHARGING
HEALTH
CHARGE
INTERN
RATED
510A
12.21V
5.88mΩ
CCA
96%
35%
R
520A

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2) Press "ENTER" to enter the "Language" interface,
select your preferable language.
* If the "EXIT" key is invalid during the test, please remove
the battery clamps and reconnect them.
MAIN MENU
BATTERY TEST
CRANKING TEST
CHARGING TEST
REVIEW DATA
LANGUAGE
ABOUT
LANGUAGE
FRANÇAIS
ESPAÑOL
РУССКИЙ
PORTUGUÊS
ENGLISH
DEUTSCH
ITALIANO
日本語


The battery tester analyzer will test each battery
according to the selected system and rating.
Cold Cranking Amps, specied by SAE & BCI, most
frequently used value for starting battery at 0°F
(-18°C)
Japan Industrial Standard, displayed on the battery
as combination of the numbers and letters, e.g.
55D23, 80D26
Cranking Amps standard, effective starting current
value at 0°C
International Electro Technical Commission Standard
Society of Automotive Engineers Standard
Battery Council International standard
German Auto Industry Committee Standard
DIN
IEC
EN
SAE
GB
JIS
BCI
CCA
CA
MCA Marine Cranking Amps standard, effective starting
current value at 0°C
European Automobile Industry Association Standard
China National Standard
BATTERY SYSTEM STANDARD
DESCRIPTION

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MEASURING RANGE
WARNINGS
The Battery Tester can perform test on batteries rated
within 100-2000CCA/30Ah-220Ah.
●DO NOT place the tester near the engine or exhaust
pipe to avoid damage by high temperatures, when
the car engine is running.
●DO NOT smoke, cause sparks, or strike matches near
the battery when testing.
●DO NOT remove battery clamps while testing.
●DO NOT put the tester into a highly humid, dusty
environment.
●DO NOT disassemble the tester, or may cause damage.
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This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired
operation.
Note: This equipment has been tested and found to
comply with the limits for a Class B digital device,
pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are
Measure
Range Measure Range
Measure
Standard Measure Standard
100-2000
100-2000
100-2000
100-2000
26A17-245H52
100-1400
100-1400
100-2000
100-2000
30-220Ah
CCA
BCI
CA
MCA
JIS
DIN
IEC
EN
SAE
GB

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CAUTIONS
Use this tester in accordance with these instructions,
taking into account the working conditions and the
work to be performed.
Before testing, make sure the battery terminals are really
clean as grease and dust could lead to errors in the test
results.
Wear eye protection when working around batteries.
Check if the insulation layer of the battery clamps
is in normal condition (no damage, bareness or
disconnection), in case of the electric shock.
Test in a well-ventilated area. Explosive and toxic gases
may be produced during testing.
Keep hair, hands, and clothing as well as tester leads and
cords away from moving blades and belts.
The tester is not a toy. Keep it out of the reach of
children.
designed to provide reasonable protection against
harmful interference in a residential installation. This
equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. However, there
is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a
particular installation. If this equipment does cause
harmful interference to radio or television reception,
which can be determined by turning the equipment
off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment and
receiver.
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit
different from that to which the receiver is connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician
for help.

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WARRANTY
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The TOPDON Company warrants to its original purchaser
that TOPDON products will be free from defects in
material and workmanship for 12 months from the date
of purchase (Warranty Period). For the defects reported
during the Warranty Period, TOPDON will, according to
its technical support analysis and conrmation, either
repair or replace the defective part or product.
The TOPDON shall not be liable for any incidental or
consequential damages arising from the use, misuse,
or mounting of the device. Some states do not allow
limitation on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the
above limitations may not apply to you.
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Misused, disassembled, altered or repaired by a non-
TOPDON technical repair specialist.
Careless handling and violation of operation.
Notice:All information in this manual is based on the
latest information available at the time of publication
and no warranty can be made for its accuracy or
completeness.
Topdon reserves the right to make changes at any time
without notice.

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FAQ
Can BT200 test the battery installed in the vehicle?
Yes, it supports in-vehicle and out-of-vehicle testing.
Is the test result accurate?
Yes. Our BT200 features advanced conductance
detection giving you accurate test results in seconds.
What batteries can BT200 work on?
It works on 12V regular ooded, AGM Flat plate,
AGM Spiral, GEL and Deep Cycle batteries, with CCA
between 100 to 2000.
Is BT200 designed with any built-in protections?
Yes. It offers peace of mind with extra-safe Reverse
Polarity and Sparkproof protection, and easy
operations even if you’re new to battery testing.
How do I conrm if my vehicle battery is bad or good?
The battery tester will display SOH (State of Health),
SOC (State of Charge), CCA (Cold Cranking Ampere),
Voltage, Internal Resistance, and Rating, with an
intuitive test result of “GOOD” or “BAD” for your
reference.If the internal resistance is too large, it
indicates a broken battery.
Can this battery tester estimate the remaining
capacity of my battery?
Yes.The battery tester will display SOC (State of
Charge) to express as a percentage of your battery’s
rated capacity, a measure of its condition to assess the
potential energy.
Note that a decent SOC (State of Charge) doesn’t
mean the battery is in good condition. You need to
refer to your battery’s actual CCA Value and Internal
Resistance for further analysis.