Auto Meter RC-300 Operator's Manual

Auto Meter RC-300 Operator's Manual

Reserve capacity tester

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LIMITED WARRANTY

12 MONTHS FROM DATE OF PURCHASE-CABLES 90 DAYS
The manufacturer warrants to the consumer that this product will be free from
defects in material or workmanship for a period of twelve (12) months from
the date of original purchase.
Products that fail within this 12 month warranty period will be repaired or
replaced at the manufacturer's option to the consumer, when determined by the
manufacturer that the product failed due to defects in material or workmanship.
This warranty is limited to the repair or replacement of parts and the necessary
labor by the manufacturer to effect the repair or replacement of the product.
In no event shall the manufacturer be responsible for special, incidental or
consequential damages or costs incurred due to the failure of this product.
Improper use, accident, water damage, abuse, unauthorized repairs or
alterations voids this warranty. The manufacturer disclaims any liability or
consequential damages due to breach of any written or implied warranty on its
test equipment.
WARRANTY AND SERVICE INFORMATION
Warranty claims to the manufacturer's service department must be
transportation prepaid and accompanied by a dated proof of purchase. This
warranty applies only to the original purchaser and is non-transferable. Freight
damage incurred during return shipments is not covered under this warranty. It
is the responsibility of the shipper (the customer returning the Test Equipment)
to package the tester properly to prevent any damage during return shipment.
Repair costs for such damages will be charged back to shipper (customer
returning the Test Equipment). Protect the product by shipping in original
carton or add plenty of over-pack cushioning such as crumpled up newspaper.
T est Equipment
T est Equipment
RC-300
Operator's Manual
Proven Accuracy in a Reserve
Capacity Tester
The RC-300 is a hand-held tester that is the
answer to portability in a professionally accu-
rate reserve capacity battery load tester.
A Proven Name
in Accuracy

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Summary of Contents for Auto Meter RC-300

  • Page 1: Limited Warranty

    RC-300 Operator’s Manual Proven Accuracy in a Reserve Capacity Tester The RC-300 is a hand-held tester that is the answer to portability in a professionally accu- rate reserve capacity battery load tester. T est Equipment...
  • Page 2 LCD display after each test and can be reviewed and/or printed from memory. The RC-300 performs a battery load test on 6 & 12 volt batteries. The RC-300 automatically identifies the appropriate voltage & displays the menu selection & instructions needed for the battery being checked or...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    MAINTENANCE TABLE OF CONTENTS CLAMP MAINTENANCE Both jaws of each CHECK OFTEN FOR LOOSE JAWS clamp must firmly OR DAMAGED INTERNAL INSULATOR Page engage the battery terminal. The wire Specifications -------------------------------------------------------2 soldered to the copper insert jaw must be insulated from the Safety -----------------------------------------------------------------4 other wire soldered to the opposite handle.
  • Page 4: Specifications

    Using Auto Meter's optional adapter cord AC-12 insert the stereo that is connected to any other tester or charging plug into the jack on the RC-300 and then plug the serial adapter unit. Damage may result. into a free serial port on the rear of your computer, or connect to AC-32 serial port to USB adapter.
  • Page 5: Controls And Functions

    'Y' to save the change. The cursor will saves the text up to the cursor position. Any Point the RC-300 infrared print light towards the Optional PR-12 infrared then go to the next character or number. If text after is deleted.
  • Page 6: Hook

    HOOK UP SETUP Scroll Down to Setup, Select setup by pressing 'Y'. Press the On/Off button: Connect the clamps to the battery. VOLT METER DOWNLOAD AUTO METER >ENTER BATTERY >SETUP RC-300 TEMP: ABOUT BATTERY TESTER USE +/- 'Y' FOR MENU 'Y' TO CONTINUE >SET LANGUAGE:...
  • Page 7: Battery Test

    BATTERY TEST DATABASE (cont.) Enter the Bad Cutoff ENTER BAD Limit. Any ratio below CUTOFF this limit is graded a If the battery temperature is above 180°F the battery is too USE +/- Bad Battery. hot to test. The following screens will appear. NOTE: The Bad Cutoff MUST 'Y' TO CONTINUE BE below the Good Cutoff.
  • Page 8: Database

    Wait for test results. BATTERY VOLTAGE Enter the battery's rated voltage. Use 12V BATT. The RC-300 serial number and test number are displayed to help reference the the + and - keys to choose between test to the print out. USE +/- 6V and 12V.
  • Page 9 VOLT METER BATTERY TEST (cont.) Scroll Down to Volt Meter then select Volt Meter by pressing Y T#34 12V BATT. Charge battery and place into GOOD NEEDS CHRG. >VOLT METER service. 12.24V CHG 50% Press (Y Enter) DATABASE MEAS AH 40.0 DOWNLOAD SETUP T#35 12V BATT.
  • Page 10 From the main menu select REVIEW/PRINT. RC-300. Press (Print). You should be within 15 ft of the printer. Wait for the screen to clear before moving the RC-300. It takes a BATTERY TEST moment to send all the test data.

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