Midtronics HYB-1000 Instruction Manual

Midtronics HYB-1000 Instruction Manual

Hybrid battery system analyzer

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May 2010
167-000199B
HYB-1000
Hybrid Battery
System analyzer
For testing automotive hybrid battery packs
and auxiliary lead-acid batteries
INSTRUCTION MaNUal

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  • Page 1 May 2010 167-000199B HYB-1000 Hybrid Battery System analyzer For testing automotive hybrid battery packs and auxiliary lead-acid batteries INSTRUCTION MaNUal...
  • Page 2: Chapter 1: Before You Begin

    HYB-1000 KIT Chapter 1: Before You Begin For safe, efficient, and accurate testing, review the safety and operating instructions in this manual before using the analyzer. Risk of explosive gases Safety Precautions Lead-acid batteries generate explosive gases during normal operation, and when discharged Inspect the battery for damages and check the electrolyte level.
  • Page 3: Chapter 2: Overview

    The following test functions are available: with selection scrolling and soft (multifunction) keys make the • 12 volt Auxiliary Battery Test HYB-1000 as easy to use as a remote control or cell phone. A memory card system allows for upgrades, quick storage, and • DTC Code Reading transfer of test data.
  • Page 4 Test leads, Connections, and Data Ports Connecting The Battery Test Cable The top of the HYB-1000 has two connectors for test cables: Connect the battery test cable to the HYB-1000 handheld tester by first aligning the cable connector’s 6 pins with the ...
  • Page 5: Display And Keypad

    This indicator appears in the screen’s top left corner. It lets you know the status and charge level of the analyzer’s six 1.5 volt batteries. The X in the indicator shows that the HYB-1000 is powered by the battery you are testing, a feature which...
  • Page 6: Data Entry Methods

    Data Entry Methods choice, and press the appropriate soft key. Scrolling increases To perform a particular test or function, the HYB-1000 will and decreases the units by five. To increase your scrolling ask for different types of information. This means that the speed, hold the UP () or DOWN () ARROW key.
  • Page 7 Print/View Menu The HYB-1000 stores the last battery, system, and cable test results in its memory until you perform another test. To review or print results before you retest, select a test type in the Print/ View Menu.
  • Page 8: Chapter 3: Getting Started

    HYB-1000 KIT Chapter 3: Getting Started The HYB-1000 is initially set up to require a default USER ID to access the Main Menu. The instructions in this section will help you quickly put your HYB-1000 to work. Powering Up For The First Time The default setting requires you to enter a user name before the Main Menu is displayed.
  • Page 9: Chapter 4: Hybrid Testing

    When this module is plugged into a ODB-II port will vary. In some cases, the CVG-2 module may vehicle’s OBD-II communications port, this module allows the interfere with the operation of the vehicle’s foot pedals when HYB-1000 to communicate with the on-board computer via RF connected to the port. radio communications. Connecting To A ODB-II Port...
  • Page 10: Trouble Codes

    In the Main Menu, select the HYBRID icon. the manufacturer and are generally model specific. Following a test, the HYB-1000 analyzer let’s you view the specific trouble codes that were determined during the testing process as well as clear the trouble codes from the analyzer.
  • Page 11 At the confirmation screen, press the YES soft key to clear the codes. The HYB-1000 tester will confirm that the codes have been cleared. Trouble Code Description Run Chart Use the UP () or DOWN () ARROW keys to display the...
  • Page 12: Drive Test

    Instruction Screen 2 pack. Average voltage and voltage change across all of the blocks is also measured. The HYB-1000 tester will also analyze Press NEXT to continue. the rate of temperature change across all the blocks within the pack.
  • Page 13 PRINT key to send the test results to the (optional) IR printer. Once it has acquired enough data, the HYB-1000 tester will emit a notification tone and display the test results on Drive Test Result Decisions the screen.
  • Page 14: Chapter 5: Aux Battery Test

    • Corroded or loose battery tray and hold-down fixture. Tighten or replace as needed. Do not connect the HYB-1000 to a voltage source greater than 60 Vdc. The preferred battery test location is in the vehicle. However, if you plan to test out of the vehicle: If the batteries have threaded studs, screw the negative (–)
  • Page 15 Press the NEXT soft key to continue. In some cases the HYB-1000 may ask for additional information before it makes a decision on the battery. See the “Additional Select the battery’s RATING UNITS. The units and the rat- Test Requirements”...
  • Page 16 When testing at REMOTE POSTS, the HYB-1000 may need to verify a possible REPLACE result. It will give you the op- tion of retesting at the battery posts. When testing at SIDE POSTS, the HYB-1000 may find that the data is inconclusive and ask you to test with side post adapters.
  • Page 17: Additional Test Requirements

    It then briefly conducts a Deep Scan Test of the battery. Deep Scanning Screen After the Deep Scan Test the HYB-1000 tester displays the results.
  • Page 18: Chapter 6: Print/View

    AUX VIEW test allows you to view and print the results performed. These results can also be printed with the optional of the last Aux Battery test conducted by the HYB-1000 tester. IR printer.
  • Page 19: Chapter 7: Info Menu

    To reset a total to 0, press the numerical key that corresponds to the number preceding a check box, and press the NEXT soft Lifetime key. LIFETIME displays the total tests performed since the HYB-1000 was first used. Clear Counters Screen lifetime Totals Screen Transfer...
  • Page 20: Chapter 8: Utility Menu

    HYB-1000 KIT Chapter 8: Utility Menu The Utility Menu has several utilities that customize the HYB- If you use the alphanumeric keypad to enter the number 1000—from the language of the user interface to the contrast preceding the option button, no additional keypress is needed of the text on the display.
  • Page 21 HYB-1000 KIT Date Deleting a User ID Use the LEFT () or RIGHT () ARROW to highlight the To delete a USER ID, select: month, day, or year. To rapidly scroll, hold down an AR-  ENTER NEW ROW key.
  • Page 22: Backlight Time

    HYB-1000 KIT To create or overwrite a header: You can center text by selecting blank spaces before and after lines of text or insert spaces between words. Press the UP () or DOWN () ARROW to highlight the line you want to change. The cursor will be blinking to the Press the SAVE soft key to save your setting or the BACK right of the last character in the line.
  • Page 23 Select this utility to format a data card to receive data The EDIT COUPON utility allows you to create a pro- or erase all data on the card. The HYB-1000 will warn motional coupon or message for your customers that you before formatting the disk, and ask if you want to prints at the bottom of every test result.
  • Page 24: Chapter 9: Troubleshooting

    HYB-1000 KIT Chapter 9: Troubleshooting Data Will Not Print (Optional Printer) If you have problems with the display or the Midtronics printer, try these troubleshooting suggestions: • If the IR transmitter and receiver are not aligned, all the data may not print. The infrared ports on the top of the an-...
  • Page 25: Chapter 10: Hyb-1000 Internal Batteries

    Remove the discharged batteries. battery pack is fully charged. It gradually changes to white as the charge level declines. The HYB-1000 will display a warning Insert new batteries as shown in the figure (right). Make message when the batteries need replacing.

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