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EXP-800
Table 2: Battery Rating Systems
Rating
System
Description
CCA
Cold Cranking Amps (specified
by SAE): The amount of current a
battery can provide at 0 ºF (–17.8
ºC).
CA
Cranking Amps: The amount of
current a battery can provide at
32°F (0 ºC).
MCA
Marine Cranking Amps: The
amount of current a battery can
provide at 32°F (0 ºC).
JIS
Japanese Industrial Standard:
(shown on a battery as a
combination of numbers and
letters.
DIN (A)
Deutsche Industrie-Norm
SAE (A) European labeling of CCA
IEC (A)
International Electrotechnical
Commission
EN (A)
Europa-Norm
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Press an UP or DOWN ARROW key to select the BATTERY
RATING. Press ENTER.
If you select JIS, the analyzer asks for the JIS part number. Scroll
to the part number. To increase your scrolling speed, hold the
UP or DOWN ARROW key, or use the LEFT or RIGHT ARROW
key to move up or down four part numbers at a time. Press
ENTER to continue.
9.
Hold the analyzer two inches above the battery case so
that the IR temperature sensor on the underside of the EXP
can approximate the battery temperature. Press NEXT to
continue.
Additional Test
Requirements and Messages
For a more decisive result the analyzer may ask for additional
information or further explore the battery's condition. The
following messages and instructions may appear before the
analyzer displays the results.
System Noise Detected
The analyzer has detected computer, ignition noise, or parasitic
drain, and will attempt to retest. Make sure all vehicle loads are
off, doors are closed, and the ignition is in the off position. The
analyzer will automatically retest when it no longer detects
system noise. If the message reappears:
•
You may be testing too close to a noise source, such as a
charger or other high-current device. If so, move away and
retest.
•
If you are unable to find the source of the noise, fully
charge the battery and retest. If the message appears after
recharging, test the battery out of the vehicle.
•
Disconnect the battery cables and retest.
Unstable Battery Detected
A battery that is weak or that has just been charged may retain
enough electrical activity to be detected by the analyzer
Range
and will adversely affect the test results. A fully charged
100 to 3000
battery should stabilize quickly, after which the analyzer
will automatically retest. Weak batteries should be charged
and retested. If the battery is fully charged, check the clamp
connections.
100 to 3000
Deep Scan Test
100 to 3000
In some cases the analyzer may need conduct a Deep Scan Test
for a few seconds to determine whether the battery should be
replaced or if it has a chance to be recovered.
72 numbers
from 26A17 to
Voltage Out of Range
245H52
The analyzer has detected two 12-volt batteries connected in
series. Disconnect the batteries and test them individually.
100 to 1000
100 to 3000
Battery Test Results
100 to 1000
IMPORTANT: To print results the EXP must be connected to a
100 to 1700
The EXP prints the results before displaying the battery
decision with an analysis in a series of screens. The analysis
includes the battery state-of-health (SOH). See Table 3 on the
next page for an explanation of the battery decisions.
Use the UP or DOWN ARROW key to scroll to each screen. To
return to the Main Menu, press the END soft key. If you are
performing a System Test, press the NEXT key to continue with
the Starter System Test.
Battery
decision
Measured
voltage
Battery
tempera-
ture
Test Code
for all
decisions
Estimated
charge time
if charging
needed
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Chapter 6: Battery Test
battery measuring 11.50 to 16.00 volts.
NOTE: When the option TRACK CALLS is enabled,
the EXP writes the results to the data card.
Measured
CCA
Selected
rating
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