Expandable electrical
diagnostic platform
for testing 6- and 12-volt
heavy-duty, automotive,
and commercial batteries,
and 12-volt and 24-volt
charging systems. (32 pages)
Advanced battery & electrical system analyzers, for testing 12-volt automotive batteries, microxl series (56 pages)
Summary of Contents for Midtronics EXP-1002
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September 2013 167-000502EN-A EXP-1002 Expandable Electrical Diagnostic Platform For testing 6- and 12-volt automotive and 12-volt and 24-volt charging systems. INSTRUCTION MANUAL...
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EXP-1002 Midtronics Inc. 7000 Monroe Street Willowbrook, IL 60527 www.midtronics.com...
EXP-1002 Contents Chapter 1: Introduction & Overview Chapter 6: DMM (Digital Multimeter) Personal Precautions DC Volts Accessories AC Volts External Connections Scope Connecting The Battery Test Cable DC Amp Connecting An Accessory Cable AC Amp Data Card Temp Conventions Used in This Manual...
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EXP-1002 Midtronics Inc. 7000 Monroe Street Willowbrook, IL 60527 www.midtronics.com...
EXP-1002 Chapter 1: Introduction & Overview Chapter 1: Introduction & Overview Personal Precautions Inspect the battery for damage and check the electrolyte level. If the electrolyte level is too low, replenish it and fully charge the battery. Always use the necessary safety precautions when working with batteries to prevent severe injury or death.
Data transmitter, which transmits test results to an IR printer. Conventions Used in This Manual To help you learn how to use your Midtronics product, the DB-9 connector for manual uses these symbols and typographical conventions: future accessories.
EXP-1002 Chapter 1: Introduction & Overview Display And Keypad POWER Key Press the POWER button to turn the analyzer on and The analyzer keypad and display work together to help you off. The analyzer also turns on automatically when you quickly find and use the right tools at the right time.
Chapter 1: Introduction & Overview EXP-1002 Option Buttons Refer to the following table for the characters associated with each alphanumeric key. Some lists have option buttons before each item. To select an Character item, use or to move the dot to the button next to the item.
EXP-1002 Chapter 1: Introduction & Overview Menu Maps Utility Menu This section will help you get to your destination while letting The Utilities Menu allows you customize your ana- you know what test leads you may need when you arrive. The lyzer.
Chapter 1: Introduction & Overview EXP-1002 DMM Menu Info Menu Use the DMM Menu to access the test meters, tem- The Info Menu has seven utilities to help you manage perature sensor, and probe and clamp options, some your test data, and track the analyzer’s usage and his- of which require optional test leads.
EXP-1002 Chapter 1: Introduction & Overview Test Preparation Connecting The Test Cable Inspecting the Battery Before starting the test visually inspect the battery for: Do not connect the tester to a voltage source • Cracked, buckled, or leaking case. If you see any of these greater than 30 Vdc.
Chapter 2: Battery Test EXP-1002 Chapter 2: Battery Test The Battery Test function tests one battery in or out of Use or to select the battery RATING UNITS and press NEXT to continue or press the corresponding number key.
EXP-1002 Chapter 2: Battery Test Battery Test Results If prompted, measure the ambient battery temperature by aiming the temperature sensor on the top of the tester After the test the tester will display one of five battery at the battery case and press NEXT to continue the test.
Chapter 3: System Test EXP-1002 Chapter 3: System Test The System Test evaluates the battery, starting and Use or to select the battery RATING UNITS and press NEXT to continue or press the corresponding number key. charging systems. The System Test includes Battery Test to eliminate it as the cause of starting or charging This information is usually printed on the battery label.
EXP-1002 Chapter 3: System Test Battery Test Results If prompted, measure the ambient battery temperature by aiming the temperature sensor and press NEXT to con- After the test the tester will display one of five battery tinue the test. decisions with the complete results in a series of screens. Use ...
Chapter 3: System Test EXP-1002 Starter System Test Decision Action If you are using the amp clamp, keep it clamped around the CRANKING The starter voltage is normal and the NORMAL battery is fully charged. negative (–) battery cable. LOW VOLTAGE The starter voltage is low and the battery Start the engine at the prompt.
EXP-1002 Chapter 3: System Test Charging System Test 11. REV ENGINE WITH LOADS ON FOR 5 SECONDS: The tes- ter will test the charging system with the loads on and ANALYZING CHARGING SYSTEM DATA: After you press prompt you to rev the engine. Gradually increase the rev...
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Chapter 3: System Test EXP-1002 Decision Action The system is showing normal output from the PROBLEMS alternator. No problem detected. NO OUTPUT The alternator is not providing charging current to the battery. √ Check the belts to ensure the alternator is rotating with the engine running.
EXP-1002 Chapter 4: Cable Drop Test Chapter 4: Cable Drop Test When starting or charging system test results indicate To begin, select the Cable Drop Test icon in the Main Menu there may be a problem, a Cable Drop Test can deter- and follow the instructions on the display.
Chapter 5: Inventory Test EXP-1002 Chapter 5: Inventory Test Printing Test Results Use the Inventory Test in the Main Menu to quickly check batteries in inventory. The test can verify up to To print the test results for an individual battery, use ...
EXP-1002 Chapter 6: DMM (Digital Multimeter) Chapter 6: DMM (Digital Multimeter) Scope The tester’s 8 digital meters make it versatile enough to test everything from a vehicle’s entire electrical sys- The scope is a voltmeter that provides a graph of tem to a board-level component: voltage difference as it varies over time.
Chapter 6: DMM (Digital Multimeter) EXP-1002 AC Amp Connect the clamps or probes in the correct polarity: red clamp or probe to positive (+); black to negative (–). The DC ammeter measures the magnitude and flow The meter will autorange and display the measurement.
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EXP-1002 Chapter 6: DMM (Digital Multimeter) The accuracy specification is defined as ± (n% reading + [count * resolution]) at 77 °F. Range Resolution Accuracy Overload Protection 0–60 V 0.01 V 0.05% + 2 120 Vrms Accuracies are specified from 2% to 100% of range.
Chapter 7: Info EXP-1002 Chapter 7: Info Totals The Info Menu has three utilities to help you manage your test data and track the usage and history of your The TOTALS report displays the total number of bat- analyzer. tery tests performed since the tester was first used.
EXP-1002 Chapter 8: Utility Chapter 8: Utility Mode Use the Utility Menu to customize the tester—from interface language to display contrast The utilities Use or to select the desired Mode and press NEXT or also have default settings that can be user-adjusted.
Chapter 8: Utility EXP-1002 To create or overwrite a header: Press or to change the value up or down, or press the corresponding number key. Press to erase a character. Press or to highlight the line you want to change.
EXP-1002 Chapter 8: Utility Language USER ID Select this setting to enable (ON) or disable (OFF) the The LANGUAGE utility enables you to select a lan- USER ID login screen. guage for the display and printouts. To set your pref- erence: UNREG.
If any of the four connections shows more than 1 Ω, contact the battery test cables. Midtronics Customer Service at www.midtronics.com or (630) You are testing the continuity between the clamp jaws and the 323-2800 to order a new set of cables.
MODE button. The green The Display Does Not Turn On STATUS light should turn on. Make sure you are using the Midtronics printer. Other printers may not be compatible. • Check the connection to the vehicle battery.
Appendix: Templates EXP-1002 Appendix: Templates Header And Coupon Templates To help you edit and center your coupon, use the template below to lay out your coupon information below before entering it into the Battery Diagnostic Station. Line 1 Line 2...
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PATENTS This product is made by Midtronics, Inc., and is protected by one or more U.S. and foreign patents. For speci c patent information, contact Midtronics, Inc. at +1 630 323-2800. 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.
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