2.3 BATTERY AND ALTERNATOR TEST
The measurements can be performed with the battery connected to the vehicle,
after connecting the clamps. Select the measurement to be performed using the
"MODE" button (fig. A.22). On completing the test(s) disconnect the power cable
from the mains socket and disconnect the clamps from the battery terminals.
NB: it is only possible to perform the tests without a power supply if the tests type
selection is made after connecting the clamps to the battery terminals.
2.3.1 BATTERY TEST
Measure the voltage of the batery terminals.
BATTERY TEST SELECTION
MODE
Procedure
– press the "MODE" button (fig. A.22) to select the function and the battery type
(fig. A.20);
– connect the clamps to the battery terminals;
–
press the "BATTERY VOLTAGE" button (fig. A.21) to select the battery voltage
(fig. A.1);
The measured voltage is indicated on the display (fig. A.2) and the battery status is
indicated in graph format (fig. A.5).
END OF TEST - EXAMPLE
to be charged to be charged
ALTERNATOR TEST SELECTION
MODE
DISPLAY
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