Topdon BT600 User manual

Battery Tester USER MANUAL
BT600

CONTENTS
Safety Is Always the
First Priority!
Section 4
How to Use
Section 8
Update
Section 12
Warranty
Section 2
Product Overview
Section 6
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Section 10
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IT RU
Section 1
What's in the Box?
Section 5
Review Data
Section 9
Replace Printer Paper
Section 3
Getting Started
Section 7
Print Test Report
Section 11
Technical
Specication

ENGLISH

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For your safety and the safety of others, as well as to
avoid any damage to the product and your vehicle,
carefully read and make sure you fully understand
this manual's safety instructions in its entirety. You
must read the vehicle's service manual, the battery
manufacturer's specic safeguards, and observe the
stated precautions or instructions before and during
any test or service procedure.
ONLY OPERATE TESTS IN A WELL-VENTILATED AREA
since the vehicle produces carbon monoxide (a
toxic, poisonous gas, and particulate matter) when
the engine is running.
ALWAYS BE AWARE OF MOVING PARTS (such as
coolant fans, pulleys, belts) since they spin or turn at
high speeds when the engine is running.
DO NOT TOUCH HOT ENGINE PARTS to prevent
severe burns. The motor parts can get extremely hot
when the engine is running.
TURN THE IGNITION OFF BEFORE CONNECTING OR
DISCONNECTING THE TOOL FROM THE BATTERY
to prevent damage to the tester or the vehicle's
electronic components.
DON'T SMOKE NEAR THE VEHICLE when testing.
Fuel and battery vapors are highly ammable.
ALWAYS WEAR APPROVED SAFETY EYE
PROTECTION to prevent damage from sharp objects
and caustic liquids.
SAFETY IS ALWAYS THE
FIRST PRIORITY!
READ THE INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING

DO NOT WEAR LOOSE CLOTHING OR JEWELRY
WHEN WORKING ON AN ENGINE. Loose clothing can
easily be caught in the engine's fan, pulleys, belts,
etc., and jewelry is highly conductive, which may
cause severe burn or electric shock if it contacts
electricity.
DO NOT CUT THE PRODUCTS CORDS OR SUBMERGE
THEM IN WATER. The product is an electrical device
that can cause shock and severe burns.
WARNING: Battery acid is extremely corrosive. If acid
gets into your eyes, RINSE THEM THOROUGHLY WITH
COLD RUNNING WATER FOR AT LEAST 20 MINUTES
AND SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION IMMEDIATELY.
If battery acid contacts your skin or clothing, WASH
IT IMMEDIATELY WITH A SOLUTION OF WATER AND
BAKING SODA.
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SECTION 1
WHAT'S IN THE BOX?
BT600
Battery Test Cable with Clamps
Mini USB to USB Cable
3 Rolls of Printer Paper
Carrying Bag
User Manual
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SECTION 2
PRODUCT OVERVIEW
Display
DB15 Male Connector
Figure 2.1.1
Mini USB Port (For Update)
Arrow Keys
Red LED Indicator
(indicates a successful
connection) Green LED Indicator
(indicates printing
the test report) Compartment for
Printer Paper
Main Menu
Enter / Print
Exit
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SECTION 3
GETTING STARTED
Figure 2.1.2
DB15 Female Connector Battery Clamps
Where is the battery of a car located?
Let's take the following picture as a reference:
Figure 3.1.1
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1) Most models hold the battery in the engine bay, under the
hood, in one of the front corners. See battery location ① and ②
in Figure 3.1.1.
2) To balance uneven weight distribution, some manufacturers
hold the engine in the trunk. See battery location ⑤, ⑥, and
⑦in Figure 3.1.1. In this case, the battery may have a plastic
cover that should be removed prior to any testing.
3) For some models, the battery might be stored underneath the
rear seat. See battery location ④ in Figure 3.1.1.
4) For other vehicles, the battery can be located underneath the
passenger seat. See battery location ③in Figure 3.1.1.
WARNING:
DO NOT TEST THROUGH THE JUMPSTART POSTS. For
models that hold the battery under the seat or in the trunk,
the manufacturer usually includes jumpstart connector
conductor posts under the hood (see Figure 3.1.2) to make
jumpstarting easier. However, to ensure data accuracy and
operation safety, DO NOT CONNECT THE BATTERY TESTER
TO THE JUMPSTART POSTS.
Figure 3.1.2
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1) Reserve Capacity: 80Ah
The Reserve Capacity is a time measurement that explains
how long a fully-charged battery can deliver a 25 amps current
in an 80°F- environment before the battery is discharged and
drops to 10.5 volts.
2) Battery Type: AGM
Please refer to this list to check the most commonly seen lead-
acid battery types for your reference.
Figure 3.2.1
How to Identify What Type of Battery You Have?
Let's take the following picture as an example:
Manufacturers
Part No.
80Ah 12v
Reserve Capacity CCA in USAVoltage
650A(SAE)
AGM
E51
Battery
Type
Flooded Lead Acid
Battery (Wet):
Enhanced Flooded
Battery (EFB):
This is the oldest/most common car battery type, also
known as "SLI battery." The Flooded Battery is usually
made of 6 cells with a liquid electrolyte solution of
sulfuric acid and water that needs to be topped off
periodically. This battery typically supplies a voltage of
12.6V at full charge.
This battery type also uses a liquid electrolyte solution.
However, differently than the Wet Flooded Lead Acid,
it is sealed and maintenance-free. The Enhanced
Flooded, usually seen in cars with simple start-stop
technology, can provide up to 85,000 engine cranks.
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Gel Cell Battery (Gel)
& VRLA Battery:
Absorbent Glass Mat
Battery (AGM):
Gel batteries are similar to ooded batteries. Although
for this type, calcium replaces the antimony in the lead
plates, and silica is added to the electrolyte solution,
turning the liquid into a gel.
AGM batteries are designed to deliver powerful bursts
of starting amps and run for a long time. "Absorbed
Glass Mats" are used to cushion the ultra-thin lead
plates, allowing manufacturers to include more
leads into one battery and provide more power. AGM
batteries are divided into two categories according to
the cell structure. They can be AGM FLAT PLATE and
AGM SPIRAL. This type of battery is ideal for vehicles
with automatic start-stop applications and braking
energy recovery.
3) Voltage: 12V
When fully charged, automotive batteries should measure at
12.6 volts. However, this measurement should be from 13.7 to
14.7 when the engine is running. If the battery tester reads less
than this standard, it means that the battery's resting voltage
is weak. In this case, typically, the battery needs to be charged
or replaced.
4) CCA: 650A (SAE)
The CCA rating refers to how many amps a 12-volt battery
can deliver at 0°F in 30 seconds while maintaining at least a
7.2V voltage. This means that the higher the CCA rating is, the
easier the engine can be cranked in cold temperatures.
1) Before connecting the clamps to the terminals, please use
sandpaper to polish off the corrosion on the battery terminals.
With this, you can avoid inaccurate test values.
2) Attach the red clamp to the positive (+) terminal, and connect
the black clamp to the negative (-).
• ALWAYS KEEP THE RED & BLACK CLAMPS FROM
Connect the Clamps to the Battery Terminals (See
Figure 3.3.1)
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TOUCHING.
• ALWAYS DISCONNECT THE NEGATIVE CABLE FROM THE
BATTERY FIRST AND RECONNECT IT LAST.
3) Once the clamps are properly connected, the battery tester
will power on automatically and be ready to conduct tests.
1) Select BATTERY TEST and press [ENTER / PRINT].
SECTION 4
HOW TO USE
Battery Test
WARNING:
Before the test, the engine and all other accessory loads
must be off to ensure accurate results. The battery testing
function only applies to 12V lead-acid batteries (24V
batteries are not supported).
(Red) (Black)
EXIT
MAIN MENU
BATTERY TEST
CRANKING TEST
CHARGING TEST
REVIEW DATA
LANGUAGE
ABOUT
ENTER
Figure 3.3.1
Figure 4.1.1
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2) Select the corresponding battery type and press [ENTER
/ PRINT]. The specic battery type is usually listed on the
battery label.
3) Select the corresponding battery standard and press [ENTER /
PRINT]. The specic battery standard will also be listed on the
battery label.
Please refer to the following table for specic battery
standards and test ranges.
EXIT
BATTERY TYPE
REGULAR FLOODED
AGM
GEL
EFB
ENTER
Figure 4.1.2
DIN
EN
GB
MCA
CA
EXIT
SELECT STANDARD
CCA
JIS
IEC
SAE
BCI
ENTER
Figure 4.1.3
Measurement
Standard
Measurement
Range
Description
Cold Cranking Amps, specied by
SAE & BCI, most
frequently used value for starting
battery at 0°F(-18°C)
100-2000CCA
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4) Input the CCA by using the arrow keys (Up & Down) and press
[ENTER / PRINT] to start the test.
Battery Council International
standard
Cranking Amps standard, effective
starting current value at 0°C
Marine Cranking Amps standard,
effective starting
current value at 0°C
Japan Industrial Standard, displayed on
the battery as
combination of the numbers and
letters, e.g., 55D23,80D26
100-2000
100-2000
100-2000
26A17-245H52
BCI
CA
MCA
JIS
German Auto Industry Committee
Standard
International Electrotechnical
Commission Standard
European Automobile Industry
Association Standard
Society of Automotive Engineers
Standard
China National Standard
100-1400
100-1400
100-2000
100-2000
30Ah-220Ah
DIN
IEC
EN
SAE
GB
Note:
You can short press the Up & Down keys to increase or
decrease the value by 5 each time. Press and hold the Up &
Down keys to continuously increase or decrease the value.
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EXIT
SETTING RATE
600CCA
CCA
ENTER
Figure 4.1.5
5) The test result will appear soon on the tool's display.
Battery Test Terminology:
100% 638CCA
100% 12.67V
3.57mΩ
600CCA
EXIT
BATTERY TEST
GOOD BATTERY
HEALTH
CHARGE
INTERNAL R
RATED
ENTER
Figure 4.1.6
HEALTH (SOH)
CHARGE (SOC)
INTERNAL R (Internal
Resistance)
The state of health shows the difference between the
battery being tested and a new battery, considering
cell aging. The SOH is dened according to the
maximum battery charge ratio and its capacity.
The state of charge describes the difference between
a fully charged battery and the same battery in
use. It analyses the remaining quantity of electricity
available in the cell. The SOC is established according
to the battery's remaining charge ratio, divided by the
maximum charge that the battery can deliver.
The internal resistance is the opposition to the current
ow presented by the cells and the battery itself,
generating heat. Its electronic resistance and ionic
resistance directly impact this indicator.
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1) Select CRANKING TEST and press [ENTER / PRINT].
2) The test will start by prompting you to crank the engine.
Follow the instructions and start the engine.
EXIT
EXIT
MAIN MENU
CRANKING TEST
BATTERY TEST
CRANKING TEST
CHARGING TEST
REVIEW DATA
LANGUAGE
ABOUT
PLEASE START ENGINE
30
ENTER
ENTER
Figure 4.2.1
Figure 4.2.2
RATED
The CCA value you entered in the previous step,
that is, the CCA value listed on the battery label. The
difference of the rated CCA between the actual CCA
determines the test result to a certain extent.
Cranking Test
WARNING:
Before the cranking test, the engine and all other accessory
loads must be off in order to ensure accurate results. This
test applies to both 12V & 24V lead-acid batteries.
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3) The test results will appear on the display.
Cranking Time and Cranking Voltage:
• The Cranking Time refers to the time it takes for a vehicle to
start the engine.
• The Cranking Voltage refers to the battery voltage while the
engine is starting. Cranking Voltage should always be higher
than 9.6V for passenger vehicles and 19.2V for commercial
vehicles.
1) Select CHARGING TEST and press [ENTER / PRINT].
EXIT
CRANKING TEST
NORMAL
CRANKING TIME
1599ms
10.33 V
ENTER
Figure 4.2.3
Charging Test
WARNING:
Always start the engine before performing the charging
test. This test applies to both 12V & 24V lead-acid batteries.
EXIT
MAIN MENU
BATTERY TEST
CRANKING TEST
CHARGING TEST
REVIEW DATA
LANGUAGE
ABOUT
ENTER
Figure 4.3.1
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2) Conrm the engine has been started and press [ENTER /
PRINT].
3) Ripple test will be conducted before the charging test starts,
the test result will be displayed in graph and will jump to the
next step after 5 seconds.
4) The tool will prompt you to increase the RPM to 2500 and
keep it for 5 seconds. Do as requested and press [ENTER /
PRINT] to continue.
EXIT
EXIT
14.37V 04mV
CHARGING TEST
RIPPLE TEST
CHARGING TEST
PLEASE START ENGINE, PRESS
ENTER TO CONTINUE.
INCREASE SPEED TO 2500 R/MIN ,
KEEP IT FOR 5 SECONDS . PRESS
ENTER TO CONTINUE
ENTER
ENTER
Figure 4.3.2
Figure 4.3.3
Figure 4.3.4
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5) The test result will appear on the display.
Loaded/Unloaded Voltage and Ripple:
• The Loaded Voltage means the voltage measured when
turning on the on-board electrical appliances.
• Unloaded Voltage refers to the voltage measured when
turning off the on-board electrical appliances.
• Ripple: A vehicle's battery operates on one-way direct current
(DC) electricity, while alternators output alternating current
(AC) electricity. In this process, the power needs to go through
the diode rectier to turn into a direct current - that's when
the ripple occurs.
1) Select REVIEW DATA and press [ENTER / PRINT].
This function saves the test results automatically. This way, you
can go back and check previous data at any time.
12.95V
12.95V
5mV
EXIT
CHARGING TEST
CHARGING LOW
LOADED
UNLOADED
RIPPLE
ENTER
Figure 4.3.5
SECTION 5
REVIEW DATA
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