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Page 1: Instruction Manual
BBT-205 For 12-volt automotive starting batteries and starting/charging systems INSTRUCTION MANUAL... - Page 2 Blank page...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
BBT-205 Contents Registering Your tester ................5 Caution ..................... 6 Capabilities ....................6 Display and Keypad.................. 6 Preparations Before the Test ..............8 Connecting the Tester ................8 Battery Test ....................8 Battery Test Results ................10 Starter System Test ................10 Starter System Test Results .............. - Page 4 BBT-205 • •...
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Page 5: Registering Your Tester
BBT-205 Registering Your tester Before using your tester, we recommend that you register it online to acti- vate your warranty. Registration will also make it faster and easier for you to obtain technical support and service. To register, log on at www.midtronics.com/warranty.html and have your serial number ready. -
Page 6: Caution
BBT-205 CAUTION Because of the possibility of personal injury, always use extreme caution when working with batteries. Follow all BCI (Battery Council International) safety recommendations. Battery posts, terminals, and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds, chemicals known to the state of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. - Page 7 BBT-205 1 Use the UP and DOWN ARROW buttons to choose test parameters and scroll to menu options. 2 Use the ENTER button to make se- lections. Printer 3 Use the BACK button to move to the previous screen or to move...
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Page 8: Preparations Before The Test
BBT-205 Preparations Before the Test Before connecting the tester, clean the battery posts or side terminals with a wire brush and a mixture of baking soda and water. When testing side- post batteries, install and tighten lead terminal adapters. IMPORTANT: Do not test at steel bolts. Failure to install terminal adapters or installing terminal adapters that are worn or dirty may result in inac- curate test results. - Page 9 BBT-205 BAT. LOCATION: Scroll to and select OUT OF VEHICLE for a battery IN VEHICLE . The in-vehicle test includes not connected to a vehicle or the options of testing the starting and charging systems. IMPORTANT: The performance of the starting and charging systems depends on the battery’s condition.
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Page 10: Battery Test Results
BBT-205 Battery Test Results Decision Interpretation GOOD BATTERY Return the battery to service. Fully charge the battery and return to service. GOOD- RECHARGE CHARGE Fully charge the battery and retest. Failure & RETEST to fully charge the battery before retesting may cause inaccurate results. -
Page 11: Starter System Test Results
BBT-205 Starter System Test Results Decision Interpretation CRANKING The starter voltage is normal and the battery is VOLTAGE OK fully charged. CRANKING The starter voltage is low and the battery is fully VOLTAGE LOW charged. CHARGE BATTERY The starter voltage is low and the battery is dis- charged. - Page 12 BBT-205 Decision Interpretation √ CHARGING Check all connections to and from the alterna- VOLTAGE NONE tor, especially the connection to the battery. If (continued) 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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Page 13: Test Messages
BBT-205 Decision Interpretation CHARGING The regulator controls voltage output based on VOLTAGE HIGH the battery voltage, under-hood temperature, and (continued) vehicle loads used. In other words, it controls the maximum voltage the system can produce based on the current needs and amount of current that can be produced by the spinning of the rotor in the alternator. - Page 14 BBT-205 Test Message Interpretation CONNECT TO Connect both clamps to the battery terminals. BATTERY CHECK One or both clamps are not making proper contact CONNECTION with the battery terminals. The tester requires that both sides of each clamp be firmly connected before testing.
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Page 15: Options Menu
BBT-205 SYSTEM √ If you are unable to find the source of the noise, NOISE/ fully charge the battery and retest. If the message UNSTABLE appears after recharging, test the battery out of BATTERY the vehicle. (continued) √ A battery that is weak, or that has just been... -
Page 16: View Results
BBT-205 Printed results for a battery test For information on changing the printer paper and troubleshooting, see pages 18 and 19. View Results Select this option to view the last performed battery, starter and charging system test. Perform Test Select this option to perform a battery test without first connecting to a battery. -
Page 17: Set Address
BBT-205 Set Address Select this option to create a header for your printed test results showing your store name, address, and phone number. There are six lines with 16 characters per line. The lines contain a default header, which is displayed two per screen that you can overwrite. -
Page 18: Changing The Printer Paper
BBT-205 Changing the Printer Paper The integrated printer is shipped with a roll of thermal printing paper in- stalled in the paper compartment. The roll size is 2-1/ inches wide by 1- 7/8 inch in diameter. Replacement rolls are available at most office supply stores. -
Page 19: Troubleshooting The Printer
BBT-205 . Close the door and make sure the lever locks securely. paper NOTE: For a clean tear, pull the paper along the edge of the plastic. Do not pull the paper straight out of the printer. Troubleshooting the Printer... -
Page 20: Troubleshooting The Display
BBT-205 Troubleshooting the Display If the display does not turn on: • Check the connection to the vehicle battery. • The vehicle battery may be too low (below 1 volt) to power the ana- lyzer. Fully charge the battery and retest. -
Page 21: Specifications
Reposition the cover and tighten the screw. slide the door in this direction Specifications Model: Cable Length: • BBT-205 • 5. mm Display: Power Requirements: • LCD graphics display • Uses power of battery under test or 9-volt battery Temperature Compensation: •... -
Page 22: Patents, Limited Warranty, Service
BBT-205 Patents The tester is made in the U.S.A. by MIDTRONICS, INC. and is protect- ed by one or more of the following U.S. Patents: 6,2,650; 6,16,91; 6,0,087; 6,29,12; 6,16,156; 6,091,25; 6,051,976; 5,81,5; 5,821,756; 5,757,192; 5,592,09; 5,585,728; 5,572,16; ,912,16; ,881,08; ,825,170; ,816,768; ,22,685; Canadian patents: 1,280,16;... - Page 23 Blank page...
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