Midtronics JLR EXP-1080 Instruction Manual

Midtronics JLR EXP-1080 Instruction Manual

Vehicle battery diagnostic platform

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JLR EXP-1080
Vehicle Battery Diagnostic
Platform
For testing 6 and 12-volt automotive batteries

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

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  • Page 1: Instruction Manual

    JLR EXP-1080 Vehicle Battery Diagnostic Platform For testing 6 and 12-volt automotive batteries INSTRUCTION MANUAL...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Unstable Battery Detected Replacing the Tester Batteries Surface Charge Deep Scan Test Chapter 4: Battery Test Battery Test Results Chapter 5: QC test Stock control Compound test View Test View QC Test www.midtronics.com Midtronics B.V. Hoofdveste 6 - 8 Houten NL...
  • Page 4: Chapter 1: Before You Begin

    Use caution when working with metallic tools to pre- • vent sparks or short circuits. Never lean over a battery when testing, charging or • jump starting it. Midtronics B.V. Hoofdveste 6 - 8 Houten NL www.midtronics.com...
  • Page 5: Utilisation In Accordance With „Intended Purpose

    Ignoring this European Directive may have potentially adverse affects on the environment and your health! www.midtronics.com Midtronics B.V. Hoofdveste 6 - 8 Houten NL...
  • Page 6: Chapter 2: Description

    Connecting the Battery Test Cable CAUTION: To prevent damage to the analyzer’s circuitry, do not connect the analyzer to a voltage source greater than 30 Vdc. Midtronics B.V. Hoofdveste 6 - 8 Houten NL www.midtronics.com...
  • Page 7: Display And Keypad

    So it may be helpful to think of the words appearing above them as part of the keys. Some of the more common softkey functions are SELECT, BACK, and END. www.midtronics.com Midtronics B.V. Hoofdveste 6 - 8 Houten NL...
  • Page 8: Data Entry Methods

    RIGHT ARROW key. Use the key to add a UP/DOWN ARROW space. Use the keys to highlight a line for editing. When fi nished, press the appropriate softkey to save your settings. Midtronics B.V. Hoofdveste 6 - 8 Houten NL www.midtronics.com...
  • Page 9: Menu Maps

    An optional IR software and hardware package enables you to transfer test data to a PC. Displays the software version and serial number. www.midtronics.com Midtronics B.V. Hoofdveste 6 - 8 Houten NL...
  • Page 10: Inspecting The Battery

    (+) terminal and the black clamp to the negative (–) terminal. If you connect the clamps in the wrong polarity (positive to negative or negative to positive), the tester displays CLAMPS REVERSED! Reconnect the clamps correctly. Midtronics B.V. Hoofdveste 6 - 8 Houten NL www.midtronics.com...
  • Page 11: Additional Test Requirements And Messages

    Deep Scan Test of the battery for a few seconds. TESTING and a stopwatch while it evaluates the battery. This test will typically be performed on batteries that are in a low state of charge. www.midtronics.com Midtronics B.V. Hoofdveste 6 - 8 Houten NL...
  • Page 12: Battery Test Results

    If you tested the battery using the IN-VEHICLE Test, disconnect the battery cables and retest using the OUT-OF-VEHICLE Test before replacing it. BAD CELL–REPLACE Replace the battery and retest. FROZEN BATTERY Thaw the battery and retest. Midtronics B.V. Hoofdveste 6 - 8 Houten NL www.midtronics.com...
  • Page 13: Chapter 5: Qc Test

    Aim the tester 5 cm from the sides or top of the battery case. As soon as the temperature reading is stable the operator can press NEXT. The tester will now test the battery. www.midtronics.com Midtronics B.V. Hoofdveste 6 - 8 Houten NL...
  • Page 14: View Test

    VIEW QC TEST gives you the option of viewing and printing all results of the Quality Control Test. To print the results PRINT press the softkey. To return to the Main Menu, press key. Midtronics B.V. Hoofdveste 6 - 8 Houten NL www.midtronics.com...
  • Page 15: Totals

    Version info displays the software version, the database version, the total tests performed and the serial number. The utility keeps a permant count of the number of battery tests performed since the analyzer was first used. www.midtronics.com Midtronics B.V. Hoofdveste 6 - 8 Houten NL...
  • Page 16: Chapter 8: Utility Menu

    LEFT/RIGHT ARROWS Use the to select either Celsius or tion. Fahrenheit as temperature indication. CONTRAST LEVEL BACKLIGHT TIME LEFT/RIGHT ARROW Press the key to display the op- tion’s numerical scroll box. Midtronics B.V. Hoofdveste 6 - 8 Houten NL www.midtronics.com...
  • Page 17: Config Printer

    SAVE softkey to save your setting or the BACK Press the softkey to return to the SHOP INFO screen without sav- ing the changes. www.midtronics.com Midtronics B.V. Hoofdveste 6 - 8 Houten NL...
  • Page 18: Update

    The use of a special formatted disk is required for this action. FIRMWARE (use this option when new software becomes available from Midtronics) SAVE CONFIG (the tester will store the workshop address to the data card, file name is CONFIG.CSV)
  • Page 19: Problems With The Display

    To turn MODE the printer on, briefly press the button. The STATUS green light should turn on. Make sure you are using the Midtronics printer. Other printers may not be compatible. www.midtronics.com Midtronics B.V. Hoofdveste 6 - 8 Houten NL...
  • Page 20: Chapter 10: Tester Internal Batteries

    Remove the discharged batteries. Insert new batteries as shown, make sure the positive and negative terminals are positioned correctly. Reposition the door on the battery compartment. Reinsert and tighten the screw. Midtronics B.V. Hoofdveste 6 - 8 Houten NL www.midtronics.com...
  • Page 21: Hoofdveste

    EXP-1080 JLR Chapter 10: Tester Internal Batteries PATENTS The EXP series is made by Midtronics, Inc., and is protected by one or more U.S. and foreign patents. For specific patent information, contact Midtronics, Inc. at +1 630 323-2800. LIMITED WARRANTY This analyzer is warranted to be free of defects in materials and workmanship for a period of two years from date of purchase.

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