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BST-380 BATTERY TESTER
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  • Page 1 BST-380 BATTERY TESTER User’s Guide...
  • Page 3 Stores 100 groups of test data for check and print. 1.2 Product Function The main functions of the AutoTest BST-380 Battery System Tester include: battery testing, cranking tests, charging tests and other additional functions. The battery test is usually used to analyze the battery health status, to calculate the actual cold cranking capability of the battery and the aging extent, which provides reliable analysis evidence for the test and maintenance of the battery.
  • Page 4 Additional product functions include: View test result, print test result, voltmeter, ammeter, thermometer and temperature compensation, thermometer unit choice, QC mode, client code setting, set language, set date and time format, date and time adjustment, set user info, screen light adjustment, set printer definition and standby power function.
  • Page 5 BST-380 mainly consists of battery tester main unit, testing cables and current clamp. The AutoTest BST-380 consists of a battery tester main unit, testing cables and current BST-380 Battery System Tester main unit cover is made of aBS acid-resistant plastic.
  • Page 6 The tester has a reverse connection protection function. When clamps are accidentaly connected in reverse, the tester will prompt “Reverse Connection” and it will damage neither the testing unit nor the automotive load. REVERSE CONNECTION NOTE: For parallel connected batteries, break off the cathode connection first, then do a single test to each battery.
  • Page 7 NOTE: Current clamp jaw must close to avoid test tolerance. Current clamp uses 9V alkaline battery. Turn the clamp power off after using the current clamp. Before testing the current, take off the current clamp from the battery positive connection cable, and reset. 3.2 Tester Startup The tester will start up after pressing the power key, and display the customized logo interface (Default voltmeter is ON) refer to figure 1.

  • Page 8: In-Vehicle Or Out-Of-Vehicle

    Figure 2, Startup Interface with Voltmeter Off 3.3 Battery Test After entering the battery test program the tester displays the tester model and version for approx. 2 seconds, see figure 3. BST-380 Version: 1.00.000 2012-11-02 14.31 Figure 3, Interface with tester model and version The bottom line of the interface shows the current date and time, this format can be edited and adjusted in the additional functions.
  • Page 9 When a surface charge is detected by the tester, it prompts “SURFACE CHARGE DETECTED, TURN LIGHTS ON”. SURFACE CHARGE DETECTED TURN LIGHTS ON Turn lights on as prompted to eliminate the battery surface charge, the tester will then display the following messages in a sequence: HEADLIGHTS ON TURN LIGHTS OFF Now that the detection of the surface charge has been eliminated, turn lights off as...
  • Page 10 3.3.3 Select Battery Type After the battery charge status is selected, the tester will prompt to select battery type, i.e. Regular Flooded, AGM Flat Plate or AGM Spiral, Gel battery or EFB battery. Press the UP/DOWN key to select the battery type, and press OK key to confirm. SELECT TYPE REGULAR FLOODED SELECT TYPE...
  • Page 11 “OUT-OF-VEHICLE” to re-test. 3.3.4 Battery System Standard and Rating The AutoTest BST-380 Battery System Tester will test each battery according to the selected system and rating. Use the UP/DOWN key to make a selection according to the actual system standard and rating marked on the battery.

  • Page 12: Select Rating

    • EN: European Automobile Industry Association Standard. • SAE: Society of Automotive Engineers Standard. • GB China National Standard. SELECT INPUT The Rating ranges are as follows: Measurement Standard Measurement Range 100 - 2000 100 - 2000 100 - 2000 100 - 2000 26A17--245H52 100 - 1400...
  • Page 13 3.3.5 Battery Test Result Battery test results include 5 types as follows: Good Battery The battery is without any problems. NOTE: SOH means State of Health. SOC means State of Charge. SOH:96% SOC:98% 12.64V 490A Rating 500A GOOD BATTERY Good, Recharge Good battery but low current, recharge before using.
  • Page 14 NOTE: After testing, if you need to return, press RETURN key to directly return to the startup interface. After the battery test: If it is in “OUT-OF-VEHICLE” test state, press OK key, it will print the test result. If it is in “IN-VEHICLE” test state, press OK key to bring up the Cranking Test. 3.4 Cranking Test Connect with current clamp in advance.

  • Page 15: Charging Test

    3.5 Charging System and Rectifier Diode Test When entering the charging test, the tester will prompt “Charging Test?” Press the OK key again to start the charging test. CHARGING TEST? NOTE: Do not shut down the engine during the test. All electrical appliances and devices are in the OFF state.
  • Page 16 The tester will start the charging volt test after an increase in rev’s is detected. TESTING After the test is finished, the tester displays the effective charging volts, ripple test result and charging test result. CHARGING NORMAL LOADED 14.18V LOADED 14.36V RIPPLE NORMAL...
  • Page 17 damaged. Check and replace the diode. Until now, all tests have been done. If client code setting function is off, press the OK key again, it will then prompt “Print Result?”, press OK key to print. If client code setting function is on, press OK key again, it will then prompt “Print Result?”, press the OK key to input the client code.
  • Page 18 3.7 24V System Test An ordinary 24V battery group combines two 12V batteries in a series connection. Therefore, when testing a 24V battery, the tester will prompt “24V Battery”, divide the batteries and test one by one. It’s not necessary to break off the connection cable (Comparatively, the parallel connected battery group must cut off the cathode connection), the test method is the same as testing a single 12V battery.
  • Page 19 NOTE: Once reset, all data will be cleared and cannot be recovered. 3.8.3 Voltmeter The AutoTest BST-380 Battery System Tester can also be used as DC voltmeter. The working range is 1.0-30V DC. CAUTION: The AutoTest BST-380 unit can be damaged when connected to voltages...
  • Page 20 3.8.5 Thermometer The tester has an integrated internally temp sensor, which detects the ambient environment temperature. OPTION SELECT 5. THERMOMETER Press the OK key to display the thermometer interface. 82.36°F 3.8.6 Thermometer Unit Choice This option is to set Fahrenheit or Celsius. OPTION SELECT 6.

  • Page 21: Date And Time

    QC MODE RESET? 3.8.8 Client code Input Function This option is to set the client code input function ON or OFF. After successful setup, it displays “OK” for 2 seconds, then returns to the previous interface. OPTION SELECT 8. CLIENT CODE 3.8.9 Set Language This option is to select the user language.
  • Page 22 3.8.11 Date and Time Adjustment This option is to adjust and check the system date and time. OPTION SELECT 11. DATE AND TIME ADJUSTMENT Adjustment is in the sequence of Year, Month, Date, Hour, Minute. This adjustment sequence does not affect the date and time format. Press the UP/DOWN key to modify the last two digits of the year.
  • Page 23 3.8.13 Screen Light Adjustment This function is to adjust the screen backlight brightness for power saving mode and for a clear view of the displayed characters under sunlight. The brightness range is adjustable from 1 to 4. Default brightness value is 2. Press the UP/DOWN key to set.
  • Page 24 4.2 Replace Internal Battery The AutoTest BST-380 Battery System Tester uses one 9V battery (alkaline battery recommended) to test the battery with low voltage at 1V and to perform the additional functions.
  • Page 25 Chapter 5: Warranty Clause AutoTest Products Pty Ltd or any Authorised AutoTest Service Center warrants this product against defects in material and workmanship for a period of 12 months from the original date of purchase. This warranty applies only to products and components supplied by AutoTest Products which can be identified by the trade name or logo affixed to them or by other documents.
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  • Page 28 279 Normanby Road, Port Melbourne VIC 3207 tel +613 9647 9797 fax +613 9646 3427 sales@autotest.net.au www.autotest.net.au...