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- Page 1 MDX-500 SERIES Battery Conductance and Electrical System Analyzer INSTRUCTION MANUAL FOR 12-VOLT AUTOMOTIVE STARTING BATTERIES AND STARTING/CHARGING SYSTEMS...
- Page 2 STARTER SYSTEM TEST RESULTS DATA CARD REPLACING THE BATTERY CHARGING SYSTEM TEST DISPLAY AND KEYPAD CHARGING SYSTEM TEST RESULTS DATA ENTRY METHODS MENU ICONS, OPTIONS BUTTONS, SCROLLING LISTS, ALPHANUMERIC ENTRIES MENU 4 - 5 www.midtronics.com Midtronics B.V. Hoofdveste 6 3992 DG HOUTEN...
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Page 3: Before You Begin
Remove any jewelry or watches before you start servic- ing the battery. • Use caution when working with metallic tools to prevent sparks or short circuits. • Never lean over a battery when testing, charging or jump starting it. www.midtronics.com Midtronics B.V. Hoofdveste 6 3992 DG HOUTEN... - Page 4 Infrared temperature sensor with a range of -28 °C to +93 °C (-20 °F to +200 °F) Data transmitter: sends results to a PC using an optional hardware and software kit. www.midtronics.com Midtronics B.V. Hoofdveste 6 3992 DG HOUTEN...
- Page 5 To select from this type of list, use the UP/DOWN ARROW keys to scroll to the item, or use the keypad to enter your choice, and press the appropriate soft key. www.midtronics.com Midtronics B.V. Hoofdveste 6 3992 DG HOUTEN...
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Page 6: Test Preparation
• Always disconnect the negative cable from the battery first and reconnect it last. • Always use a carry tool or strap to lift and transport the battery. www.midtronics.com Midtronics B.V. Hoofdveste 6 3992 DG HOUTEN... -
Page 7: Battery Test Results
If the information is unreadable, contact the and the measured voltage. The tester also displays your battery manufacturer. selected battery rating and the rating units. The temperature question is asked only if it can impact the test result. www.midtronics.com Midtronics B.V. Hoofdveste 6 3992 DG HOUTEN... - Page 8 The temperature question is asked only if it can impact battery manufacturer. the test result. IMPORTANT: The tester retains the results of the last test only. When you start a new test, the last results are overwritten. www.midtronics.com Midtronics B.V. Hoofdveste 6 3992 DG HOUTEN...
- Page 9 The tester also displays your se- lected battery rating and the rating units. The temperature questions is asked only if it can impact the test result. www.midtronics.com Midtronics B.V. Hoofdveste 6 3992 DG HOUTEN...
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Page 10: Charging System Test Results
Battery must be replaced before the which causes low electrolyte levels BATTERY starting system can be tested. and harms the battery. NO START No vehicle start detected. CRANKING A start was not detected. SKIPPED www.midtronics.com Midtronics B.V. Hoofdveste 6 3992 DG HOUTEN... -
Page 11: Test Messages
Clamps are connected in the wrong CONNECTION polarity: positive to negative or negative to positive. UNSTABLE Out-of-vehicle. Weak battery, BATTERY should be charged and retested. WIGGLE CLAMPS Clamps are not making good contact with battery terminals. www.midtronics.com Midtronics B.V. Hoofdveste 6 3992 DG HOUTEN... -
Page 12: Error Messages
PRINTER OUT OF Printer is out of thermal paper. PAPER REPLACE Replace with new roll. See WITH THERMAL "Maintenance & Troubleshooting" PRINTER PAPER. section. 2.5 IN. DIA. MAX. 2.23 IN. WIDE MAX. www.midtronics.com Midtronics B.V. Hoofdveste 6 3992 DG HOUTEN... -
Page 13: Maintenance And Troubleshooting
DOOR AND and latched. Insert fresh AA batteries making sure the positive and TRY TO PRINT negative terminals are positioned correctly. AGAIN Reposition the cover and tighten the screw. www.midtronics.com Midtronics B.V. Hoofdveste 6 3992 DG HOUTEN... -
Page 14: Limited Warranty
LIMITED WARRANTY Midtronics products are warranted to be free of defects in materials and workmanship for a period of one (1) year from date of purchase. Midtronics will, at our option, repair or replace the unit with a re-manufactured unit. This limited warranty applies only to Midtronics battery testers and does not cover any other equipment, static damage, water damage, overvoltage, dropping the unit, or damage resulting from extraneous causes including owner misuse.
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