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Auto Meter BVA-2100 Instruction Manual

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BVA-2100
Auto Meter Products Inc.
Instruction Manual
413 West Elm Street
Sycamore, IL 60178
Battery Load, Charging System, Starting System and
Voltage Drop Tester for Light and Heavy-Duty
Maintenance. Optional J1708 Hookup
Toll Free (866) 883-TEST (8378)
Complement your battery testing with complete system test including
www.autometer.com/test
a voltage drop test that measures the voltage drop of the starting and
charging circuit. The BVA-2100 is automated and menu driven with
simple hook-up methods for testing the negative and positive legs.
Special tests are included for the magnetic switch circuit.
2650-1724-00 Rev. A
4/3/17

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  • Page 1 The BVA-2100 is automated and menu driven with simple hook-up methods for testing the negative and positive legs. Special tests are included for the magnetic switch circuit.

  • Page 2: Specifications

    12 and 24 Volt systems. Load test 6 and 12 Volt batteries and check 24 Volt batteries. Load 12 Volt and 24 Volt alternators. The BVA-2100 is a heavy-duty full-featured menu-driven battery tester and voltage drop tester that provides quick, professional load results using Auto Meter's advanced algorithmic load.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Safety ................4 Cause of Battery Failure ..........4 Inspection and Visual Check .......... 5 Controls and Functions........... 6 Configuring the BVA-2100 ........... 7-9 Test Sections PM Test ..............10 Battery Bank Test ..........11-12 Individual Battery Test ........13-14 Charging System Test ........

  • Page 4: Safety

    Load Test or charge a battery under 20 C.). Allow the battery to warm to room temperature before testing or charging. n Warning! Never attach the BVA-2100 to a battery connected to any other tester or charging unit. Damage may result.

  • Page 5: Inspection And Visual Check

    LIMITED WARRANTY 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 before attempting electrical diagnosis. 1 YEAR FROM DATE OF PURCHASE VISUAL CHECK CABLES 90 DAYS n Inspect Battery for terminal corrosion, loose broken posts,...

  • Page 6: Controls And Functions

    VERSION PM 7.02 voltage and the silver jaw contains DATE 05/16/2013 COPYRIGHT 1999 the larger conducting wire that draws High� AUTO METER PRODUCTS Current� TEST EQUIPMENT the load in each test. Jaw insulation Low� SYCAMORE ILLINOIS Current�...

  • Page 7: Configuring The Bva-2100

    The definition of those results are as follows: Depending upon the choices in configuration there will be additional input requests during each test. Below are the configuration choices of the BVA-2100 • % Charge = an approximate amount of charge the battery is so you will know the options available even though they are not noted in each currently holding.
  • Page 8 CONFIGURING THE BVA-2100 (Cont.) ABOUT The following may be needed in fleet operations. The manual will assume NO in all cases. If you select YES, you will be asked to input the information or perform certain checks as requested in each test.
  • Page 9 CONFIGURING THE BVA-2100 (Cont.) DOWNLOAD TEST INFORMATION PC Screen Menu n If the BVA-2100 is properly connected to your PC and the LCD shows “ ” the menu should CONNECT ANALYZER TO A PC --CONFIGURATION-- --CONFIGURATION-- automatically be displayed in Hyper Terminal.

  • Page 10: Pm Test

    USING WINDOWS 98/2000/NT/XP PM TEST Note: The BVA-2100 will interface with any basic (ANSI) terminal emulation software. Most operating systems As mentioned in the configuration section above there is no contain a program that will do this. Following are appearance in this manual requesting the vehicle ID, technician instructions for Windows.

  • Page 11: Battery Bank Test

    Scroll down the main menu to DOWNLOAD. Press (Y Enter) to select. --MAIN MENU-- --BATTERY BANK-- PM TEST STARTER DRAW TEST Using Auto Meter’s optional BATTERY BANK REVIEW/PRINT >ENTER NUMBER OF adapter cord AC-10 insert the >BATTERY BANK TEST MULTIMETERS...
  • Page 12 BATTERY BANK (Cont.) CLEARING TESTS AND SETTING LANGUAGE --BATTERY BANK-- --BATTERY BANK-- --SETUP MENU-- --SETUP MENU-- >VIN: 123456789A CONFIGURE TESTER CONFIGURE TESTER >CONNECT LARGE BATTERY 12.65V. LEADS TO THE SET DATE & TIME SET DATE & TIME OIL TEMP 68F BATTERY BANK >CLEAR LAST TEST CLEAR LAST TEST...

  • Page 13: Individual Battery Test

    INDIVIDUAL BATTERY TEST SETUP MENU From the main menu select --SETUP MENU-- #211 12V BANK #211 12V BANK SETUP MENU. The first selec- CONFIGURE TESTER tion was covered on page 7 and 12/24/12 09:57AM 12/24/12 09:57AM >SET DATE & TIME 8.
  • Page 14 A low oil temperature would add a greater demand on the starter. This information is used by the BVA-2100 to calculate the condition of the starter.

  • Page 15: Charging System Test

    J1708 DATA CHARGING SYSTEM TEST Select J1708 Data from --MAIN MENU-- the main menu. You will need BATTERY BANK TEST to press (-Down) to scroll to the VDROP MENU selection. The arrows to the right ALTERNATOR TEST indicate directions they can be The charging system consists of 1.

  • Page 16: Charging Cable Vdrop Test

    CHARGING SYSTEM VDROP TEST MULTIMETERS --MAIN MENU-- --MAIN MENU-- --VDROP MENU-- BATTERY TEST Select MULTI METER from PM TEST >CHARGING CABLES BATTERY BANK TEST the main menu and press BATTERY TEST STARTER MAIN CABLES VDROP MENU (Y Enter). BATTERY BANK TEST MAG.

  • Page 17: Vdrop Error Messages

    Once the VDrop Test is complete and the cables have passed the test, ribbon cable attached to the BVA-2100 is also correctly aligned with the CHARGING SYSTEM TEST will finalize with the ALTERNATOR the top of the printer.

  • Page 18: Individual Alternator Test

    See the Download section for more information. Press (N Esc.) to return to not part of the CHARGING SYSTEM test you will be asked to enter the menu. alternator rating. Auto Meter Products BVA-2100 Press PRINT and the optional printer PROFESSIONAL TESTER will print the test displated on the LCD.

  • Page 19: Alternator Test Results

    (end of the “stinger” cord). LOW REG, LOW OUTPUT Adapters are available from Auto Meter to facilitate connecting the BVA-2100 to HIGH REG, GOOD DIODES, LOW OUTPUT single pole and dual pole connectors on both trucks and trailers. See the manual supplement that is included with those adapters for more detailed information on testing and trouble shooting the liftgate charging circuits and liftgate motor circuits.

  • Page 20: Using The Amp Probe

    Zero Amp designed to operate a load Probe of 20 amps or more. BVA2100 VERSION PM 7.02 DATE 05/16/2013 COPYRIGHT 1999 AUTO METER PRODUCTS TEST EQUIPMENT SYCAMORE, ILLINOIS (866) 883-8378 Generic Load Use the button on the key Direction of Current...

  • Page 21: Starting System Test

    STARTER DRAW AND DIESEL ENGINES There are a few points to consider in testing a starter on a diesel engine. The BVA-2100 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 22: Magnetic Circuit Test

    BVA2100 >CONNECT THE LARGE >CONNECT THE LARGE VERSION PM 7.02 DATE 05/16/2013 LEADS TO THE LEADS TO THE COPYRIGHT 1999 AUTO METER PRODUCTS STARTER. STARTER. TEST EQUIPMENT SYCAMORE, ILLINOIS (866) 883 8378 'Y' TO CONTINUE. 'Y' TO CONTINUE. NOTE: ON 12 VOLT...
  • Page 23 DROP AT 80A: 0.72V The results will vary depending If the test FAILED! the BVA-2100 If voltage drop is within upon and the conditions of the will advance to the next menu. specifications the whole cables.
  • Page 24 CABLES and press (Y Enter). Starter Test then press (Y Enter). Dual Battery Setup BVA2100 VERSION 7.02 DATE 05/16/2013 COPYRIGHT 1999 Each Starting Cable AUTO METER PRODUCTS TEST EQUIPMENT SYCAMORE, ILLINOIS (866) 883 8378 Tested Seperatley --MAIN CABLES-- >DOES VEHICLE HAVE SPLIT BATTERY...

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