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- Page 1 Expandable Electrical Diagnostic Platform For testing 12-volt automotive batteries INSTRUCTION MANUAL EXP-717...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Contents Contents Chapter 1: Before You Begin ..................7 Safety ..........................7 General Precautions ......................7 Conventions Used in This Manual ...................7 Note: Truck info .......................8 Registering Your Analyzer ....................8 Chapter 2: Description ....................9 Test Leads, Connectors, and Data Ports ................9 Display and Keypad ......................10 Data Entry Methods ....................... - Page 4 Contents Chapter 4: Battery Test ....................17 Additional Test Requirements ..................18 Vehicle Type / Taxi test ......................18 Surface Charge ........................18 Select the Temperature (not always) ................... 18 Before / After Charge ......................19 Deep Scan Test ........................19 Battery Test Results ......................20 Chapter 5: QC Test .....................
- Page 5 Chapter 9: Truck info ....................29 Chapter 10: Troubleshooting ..................30 The Display Does Not Turn On ..................30 The STATUS LED Flashes (Midtronics Printer) ............30 Data Will Not Print ......................30 Chapter 11: Tester Internal Batteries ................ 32 Battery Power Indicator ....................32 Replacing the Tester Batteries ..................32...
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Page 7: Chapter 1: Before You Begin
Chapter 1: Before You Start Chapter 1: Before You Begin Safety Because of the possibility of personal injury, always use extreme caution when working with batteries. Follow all manufacturers’ instructions and BCI (Battery Council International) safety recommendations. General Precautions • DANGER—RISK OF EXPLOSIVE GASES: Batteries can produce a highly explosive mix of hydrogen gas and oxygen, even when the battery is not in operation. -
Page 8: Note: Truck Info
In addition, you’ll be alerted to any important information, like product updates and special offers. To register, log on at www.midtronics.com/warranty.html and have your serial number ready. The number is at the bottom of the label on the back of the analyzer (Figure 1). -
Page 9: Chapter 2: Description
Chapter 2: Description Chapter 2: Description Test Leads, Connectors, and Data Ports For the cable test leads, there are two connectors on the top of the tester (Figure 3). • For the battery test cable, there is a 6-pin connector with a locking ring. Figure 3: Top of EXP Figure 4: Bottom of EXP IR data... -
Page 10: Display And Keypad
Chapter 2: Description Display and Keypad The keypad and display work together to help you quickly fi nd and use the right tools at the right time. The display also keeps you on track with on-screen navigation aids, directions and messages. Figure 6 shows how the elements on the screen relate to the keypad. -
Page 11: Data Entry Methods
Chapter 2: Description Data Entry Methods To perform a particular test or function, the tester will ask for different types of information. This means that the methods you use to enter information will change depending on the type of information re- quested. -
Page 12: Menu Maps
Chapter 2: Description Menu Maps This section will help you get to your destination while letting you know what test leads you may need when you arrive. The test leads are represented by symbols for their connectors. Main Menu The Main Menu is the starting point for all tools and utilities, which are depicted as icons. Some icons lead directly to the function they represent, while others are menu icons that lead to two or more functions. -
Page 13: Print/View Menu
Chapter 2: Description Print/View Menu The tester stores the last 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. REPORTS Displays the last QC Test Displays the last Battery result. -
Page 14: Utilities Menu
Chapter 2: Description Utilities Menu The Utilities Menu lets you customize your analyzer to suit your needs. SETUP (Screen 1) Settings to adjust the Settings to adjust the Enables you to confi gure date and time etc. screen contrast and the printer to IrDA. -
Page 15: Chapter 3: Test Preparation
Chapter 3: Test Preparation Chapter 3: Test Preparation Inspecting the Battery Before starting the test visually inspect the battery for: • Cracked, buckled, or leaking case. If you see any of these defects, replace the battery. • Corroded, loose, or damaged cables and connections. Repair or replace them as needed. -
Page 16: Setting User Preferences
This could be because of corrosion on the posts. Wiggle the clamps and retest. If there is a problem with the cable resistance the same message can appear. Contact Midtronics for further action. Note: When the battery voltage is below 0.5 Volt the message CHECK CONNECTION can appear. -
Page 17: Chapter 4: Battery Test
Chapter 4: Battery Test Chapter 4: Battery Test The tester will guide you through the steps of selecting your battery test parameters and interpreting the results. Before you start the test, review the instructions in Chapter 3: Test Preparation. Select the battery LOCATION. OUT OF VEHICLE IN VEHICLE Press the NEXT soft key to continue. -
Page 18: Additional Test Requirements
Chapter 4: Battery Test Enter the CCA value of the battery Press the UP/DOWN ARROW keys or use the numeric keys to select the battery rating or in the case of JIS, the part number. To increase your scrolling speed, hold down the UP or DOWN ARROW key. Press the NEXT soft key to start the test. -
Page 19: Before / After Charge
Chapter 4: Battery Test Before / After Charge In some cases the tester may ask you wheather the battery was charged prior to the test. When the vehicle has been driven just prior to the test answer the question with BEFORE CHARGE. Press NEXT to continue. -
Page 20: Battery Test Results
Chapter 4: Battery Test Battery Test Results After the test the tester will display one of fi ve battery decisions with the complete results in a series of screens as shown in Figure 14. Use the UP/DOWN ARROW keys to scroll through each result. To send the results to an IR printer, press the PRINT soft key. -
Page 21: Chapter 5: Qc Test
Chapter 5: QC Test Chapter 5: QC Test The tester has the ability to test multiple batteries one after the other without having to input the battery rating / settings. There are two types of QC tests: the STOCK CONTROL or the COMPOUND TEST. (New vehicles) STOCK CONTROL is meant for batteries standing in a warehouse or on a pallet where as COMPOUND TESTING is done when the battery is mounted in the (new) vehicle. -
Page 22: Chapter 6: Utilities
Chapter 6: Utilities Chapter 6: Utilities The Utility Menu allows you to easily set up your analyzer: Confi g Tester TIME : AM/PM MODE : 9:07 PM DATE : MMM/DD/YYY FORMAT : 6/17/1/29/2009 TEMP. UNITS WRITE FAIL Time 1. Use the LEFT/RIGHT ARROWS to highlight the hour, minutes. To rapidly scroll, hold down an ARROW key. -
Page 23: Display
Chapter 6: Utilities Display The LCD OPTIONS utility enables you to adjust the contrast of the text on the display and the backlight time. Contrast Level The contrast level is 0 (lightest) to 10 (darkest). To change it: Press the UP or DOWN ARROW to highlight the option. CONTRAST LEVEL BACKLIGHT TIME Press the ADJUST soft key to display the option’s numerical scroll box. -
Page 24: Shop
Chapter 6: Utilities Confi g printer Use this option to confi gure your printer. It’s easy to switch your IrDA printer in to the correct protocol. Shop The SHOP INFO utility enables you to create a header for your printed test results showing your business location information. -
Page 25: Coupon
Chapter 6: Utilities Coupon The COUPON SELECT utility enables and disables the printing of the custom coupon you’ve created in the EDIT COUPON utility. Use the UP/DOWN ARROWS or press the corresponding numerical key to move the dot to the option button of your choice. NO USER COUPON PRINTED USER COUPON Press the SAVE soft key to save your setting or the BACK soft key to return to the... -
Page 26: Battery Menu (Only For The Quality Control Test)
Chapter 6: Utilities Battery Menu (only for the Quality Control Test) Use this option to ADD BATTERY, DELETE BATTERY, IMPORT LIST or EXPORT LIST. BATTERY LIST IMPORT LIST EXPORT LIST When you use the IMPORT or EXPORT function you can use the SD card to store the data. •... -
Page 27: Chapter 7: Info Menu
Chapter 7: Info Menu Chapter 7: Info Menu The Info Menu has 3 utilities to help you manage your test data and track the usage and history of your analyzer. Totals The TOTALS report displays the total number of battery tests performed since the Tester was fi rst used. Press the LEFT and RIGHT ARROW keys simultaneously to clear the total and reset the starting date. -
Page 28: Chapter 8: Print/View
Chapter 8: Print/View Chapter 8: Print/View The Print/View Menu enables you to view and print the results of the Battery Tests before you perform another test and overwrite the results in memory. View Test VIEW TEST gives you the option of viewing and printing the results of the Battery and System Tests. To print the results, align the analyzer’s IR transmitter with the printer’s receiver, and select the PRINT soft key. -
Page 29: Chapter 9: Truck Info
Chapter 9: Truck info IWith update software it is possible to turn the Passenger car software into a combined Passenger car / Truck version. You can contact Midtronics for further information. Specifi cs for the Truck version: This software is capable of testing batteries > 115Ah. At the same time it’s possible to test the 2 batteries in the 24V system one after the other. -
Page 30: Chapter 10: Troubleshooting
Chapter 10: Troubleshooting Chapter 10: Troubleshooting If you have problems with the display or the Midtronics printer, try these troubleshooting suggestions: The Display Does Not Turn On • Check the connection to the vehicle battery. • Press the POWER button. - Page 31 Chapter 10: Troubleshooting • Direct sunlight interferes with infrared data transmission and receiving. If the printer is not receiving data, remove the printer and EXP from direct sunlight. If the printed charac- ters are not clear or are partially missing, recharge the battery and reprint. •...
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Page 32: Chapter 11: Tester Internal Batteries
Chapter 11: EXP Internal Batteries Chapter 11: Tester Internal Batteries The Tester uses 6 AA, 1.5-volt batteries (alkaline recommended) to allow testing of batteries down to 1 volt and supply power while the menu is active. The analyzer can test batteries down to 5.5 volts when the internal batteries are not functioning. - Page 33 This analyzer is warranted to be free of defects in materials and workmanship for a period of two years from date of purchase. Midtronics will, at our option, repair or replace the unit with a remanufactured unit. This limited warranty applies only to the analyzer, and does not cover any other equipment, static damage, water damage, overvoltage damage, dropping the unit, or damage resulting from extraneous causes including owner misuse.