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BVA-460
Operator's Manual
Hand Held-Accuracy with a Pulsed 120 Amp Load
The BVA-460 is the ultimate hand-held tester. It is the auto industry's answer to
portability in a professionally accurate load tester and system analyzer.
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  • Page 1 � BVA-460 Operator's Manual Hand Held-Accuracy with a Pulsed 120 Amp Load The BVA-460 is the ultimate hand-held tester. It is the auto industry's answer to portability in a professionally accurate load tester and system analyzer.
  • Page 2 Detailed test results provide next steps advice and are displayed after each test or can be reviewed and/or printed. Caution: The BVA-460 grill may get hot after repeated use. Be sure to hold the unit from the side grips only. Keep hands away from the grill. Keep oil and liquids away from the grill...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Warranty ....................29 Contact Information ................30 Note: The BVA-460 checks and load tests 6 volt and 12 volt Batteries and tests the starting and charging systems on 12 volt and 24 volt systems. The following examples illustrated are for a 12 volt system. The BVA-460 automatically identifies the appropriate voltage and displays the menu selection and instructions needed for that system.

  • Page 4: Specifications

    20 degrees. Allow the battery to warm to room temperature before testing or charging. Warning! Never attach the BVA-460 to a battery that is connected to any other tester or charging unit. Damage may result. CAUSE OF BATTERY FAILURE Incorrect Application: Wrong size battery may have inadequate cold cranking rating for original vehicle specifications.

  • Page 5: Inspection And Visual Check

    INSPECTION Valid automotive electrical system testing depends on all the components being in good operating condition. In addition, the battery MUST have sufficient charge for testing. Carefully perform the following steps before attempting any electrical diagnosis. VISUAL CHECK Inspect Belts for cracks, glazed surface and fraying. Tighten loose belts. Inspect Battery for terminal corrosion, loose or broken posts, cracks in the case, loose hold-downs, low electrolyte level,...

  • Page 6: Wireless Communication

    WIRELESS COMMUNICATION BLUETOOTH The BVA-460 uses Bluetooth to communicate between the control module and load module. This allows you to make the connections, remove the control module and the run the tests from inside your vehicle. The BVA-460 control module and load module come paired from the factory.
  • Page 7 BVA-460 I/O Items USB Type A - This port is used to connect USB memory temperature of the battery you are testing. Charging / Amp Clamp Port: This connector serves two sticks to save test data to, and for Control module application updates and Load module firmware updates.
  • Page 8 The About screen give The Test Results user the information screen shows a list of about the applications the test that have been version and how to done and allows the contact Auto Meter. user to view all the details of the test.

  • Page 9: Set Up

    SET UP OPTION MENU DETAILS Allows pairing to Bluetooth Devices. Update Control Module and Load Module software. Check Battery Status. Show list of Test Results. Adjust Control Module volume. Quick Main Menu help. Starts Demo Mode (if demo mode files are present) About the Tester.

  • Page 10: Tester Configuration

    TESTER CONFIGURATION Store Information For use with AMPNET. Set if email is desired for test result. Default Email: Email will be sent to the account associated with AMPNET Subscription. Customer Email: Allows the customer to provide a new email address to receive results.

  • Page 11: Saving Data To A Usb Flash Drive

    SAVING DATA to a USB FLASH DRIVE 1. Control Module must be docked to Load Module. 2. Tester must be disconnected from all charging sources. 3. Plug USB flash drive into connector on the right side of tester. 4. Wait a few seconds for the USB flash drive to be detected.

  • Page 12: Hook Up

    HOOK UP Connect Red Clamp to Positive (+) Terminal Connect Black Clamp to Negative (-) Terminal Use the side terminal feature on the clamp to connect battery side terminals. When testing dual post batteries always check the post to which the system is attached. CONNECTION ERRORS If the clamps are reversed the Reversed Connection warning will be displayed on the Control Module with an audible beeping.

  • Page 13: Battery Test

    Press the battery type you are testing and the unit will go back to the Battery Test screen. The battery types the BVA-460 can test are Starting Standard and Starting AGM. The following screen will appear...
  • Page 14 From here you can print the results or save the results to AmpNet* if you have that service activated. All tests are saved internally in the BVA-460.

  • Page 15: Starting Test

    BATTERY TEST cont. The battery did not have The battery did not have sufficient remaining capacity a sufficient charge to do to pass the loaded portion of an accurate test. Charge the test. The battery should be the battery and then test replaced immediately the battery.
  • Page 16 STARTING TEST cont. Disconnect the Control Module from If the engine is running the Load Module. Make sure the the BVA-460 detects that engine is off. Connect the Large and displays this screen. clamps of the Load Module to the Once the engine is off this battery.
  • Page 17 STARTING TEST cont. The BVA-460 will finish the If a diesel engine was starting test. tested enter how many cylinders the engine has. The BVA-460 will finish the starter test. If the engine compression strokes The Starting System passed. were detected, The BVA-460 will...
  • Page 18 STARTING CURRENT DRAW AND DIESEL ENGINES There are a few points to consider in testing a starting system on a diesel engine. The BVA-460 is designed to recognize any significant amount of draw; this includes glow plugs in small diesel engines. In heavy-duty applications consider computer and accessory draw.

  • Page 19: Charging Test

    Make sure the Load If the engine is not running, the Module is connected to BVA-460 will detect that and display the battery and that the the following screen. engine is running. Press the START button to start the test.
  • Page 20 CHARGING TEST cont. Once the voltage is stable The BVA-460 will wait for the the BVA-460 will test the vehicles system voltage to charging system. stabilize. This can take up to 30 seconds. Once the charging test is complete. The BVA-460 will display the test results.
  • Page 21 CHARGING TEST cont. This screen will appear if the This screen will appear if the Charging system tests good. voltage ripple is high which is an indicator of a diode failure in the alternator. This screen will appear if the If the charging system voltage regulation is bad.

  • Page 22: Voltage Drop Test

    VOLTAGE DROP TEST (Starter Cable Test) The voltage drop test allows you to measure the voltage drop across both the positive and negative cables running from the battery to the starter and alternator or any other device within your vehicle. This test can be used to determine if the cables or connections are the cause of any problems.
  • Page 23 VOLTAGE DROP TEST (Charging Cable Test) To set the test current, press the Select the V DROP Test from Test current box and a numeric the main menu. keypad will appear. Enter in the alternator output for the vehicle you are testing.
  • Page 24 VOLTAGE DROP TEST (Generic Cable Test) To set the test current, press the Test current box and a numeric Select the V DROP Test from keypad will appear. Enter in the the main menu. test current for the circuit you are testing.

  • Page 25: Voltage Drop Test Results

    The cable that is bad can be greater than 500mV is determined by looking at the Pos and Neg measured, the BVA-460 will drop results. In this screen the positive cable show a failed voltage drop test.

  • Page 26: Optional Current Probe

    USING THE CURRENT PROBE The Current Probe is optional. This section explains the proper use of the Current Probe, but is not required to run any of the tests. It only provides assured accuracy for those wanting these results. When the probes is not connected push and turn to Zero the current probe.

  • Page 27: Printing Test Results

    Point the BVA-460 in the direction of the printer with the printer’s IR receiver pointed in the direction of the BVA-460. Press (Print). You should be within 15 ft. of the printer. Wait for the screen to clear before moving the BVA-460. It takes a moment to send all the test data.

  • Page 28: Troubleshooting

    Clean any corrosion from the battery post and the clamps. connected them. • If the battery is completely dead, (Voltage less than 1 volt.) the BVA-460 will not detect the battery. Charge the battery before testing. I have tested a battery and got a •...

  • Page 29: Warranty

    LIMITED WARRANTY 12 MONTHS FROM DATE OF PURCHASE 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. (90 days for cables and clamps.

  • Page 30: Contact Information

    Auto Meter Products Inc. � �� � � ��� �� ��� 350 West Center Street Pleasant Grove, Utah 84062 Auto Meter Products Inc. Service (801) 785-0051 ext. 223 413 West Elm Street Toll Free (866) 883-TEST (8378) Sycamore, IL 60178 Fax (801)785-8699 www.autometertest.com...

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