Auto Meter BCT-460 Controls And Functions

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-How to Use the Tester-
-Full System Alternator Test-
Inspect the belt and cables.
Check off each task when
completed by pressing the
check buttons. Press OK
when finished.
This screen will appear showing
how to connect the tester. Connect
the large Red clamp to the positive
(+) terminal of the alternator. The
large black clamp to the alternator
ground. Connect the small Red
clamp to the (positive) + terminal of
the starting Battery Pack and the
small Black clamp to the negative
(-) terminal of the starting Battery
Pack.
Enter the rated output current of the
alternator by pressing the button
with the rated current displayed. A
keypad will appear. Press START
TEST when ready to continue.
The results of the Alternator cable's
voltage drop test will be displayed.
If the cables passed, press the
PROCEED TO NEXT TEST button
to continue the Alternator test. If the
cables fail the BCT-460 will instruct
you to repair the cables. If on the
second pass the cables still fail you
will have the option to accept the
cables "AS IS".
Press the START button to begin
the Alternator Test
For instructions on how to do the PM Test or Individual Tests. See the
Owners Manuals.
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The BCT-460 will
prompt you to start
the engine.
Set the engine idle
at about 1000 RPM
and wait for the
voltage to stabilize.
Press the Press
When Stable button
to continue.
If loads are required
the unit will prompt
you to turn the
headlights and fans
on before proceeding.
Alternator Test Results
1. Good Alternator: The alternator passed all its tests.
2. Bad Regulation: The alternator output voltage was either too
high or to low.
3. Bad Diodes: The tester detected that the diodes in the
alternator have failed.
4. Low Output: The alternator is not putting out enough
current.
5. Bad Cables: The tester detected a high voltage drop on
the alternator cables.
Auto Meter Products Inc.
413 West Elm St Sycamore, IL 60178
Service (815) 899-0801
Toll Free (866) 883 TEST (8378)
www.autometer.com/test
BCT-460 Hand-Held Battery & System Analyzer
Control and Load Module Mated and Latched
When this screen
appears rev the
engine to governor
speed
The BCT-460 will
complete the test.
Charging
Port
Units may be totally discharged when received. Use the
wall charger to fully charge unit before use.
Set Date/Time & Time Zone
Time Zone
• From Main Menu press SETTINGS.
• Scroll down and press Set Date and Time
• From Date & Time menu press Select Time Zone
• From resulting list choose your local time zone
Date and Time
• If the tester will have a WiFi connection to the internet leave
Automatic date & time selected (check mark)
• If there will be no internet connection press Automatic date & time
to deselect option and continue to set the local date and time.
Date
• Press Set date and enter today's date in the resulting setting box.
Time
• Press Set time and enter the local time in the resulting setting box.
• Press the Back Arrow
Setup Wifi
• From Main Menu press SETTINGS.
• Scroll down and press WiFi Setup
• Select your local WiFi from resulting list
• Enter password for your local WiFi in resulting setting box
• Once password has been entered press Connect
• Press the Back Arrow
BCT-460 I/O Items
USB Type A - This port is used to connect USB memory sticks to save test
data to, and for Control module application updates and Load module firmware
updates. The Control module must be docked to the Load module to use this
feature. Charger must not be in charging station to use USB port.
USB Type B - Factory use only.
Temperature Sensor: The Load module has an IR temperature sensor that is
used to measure the temperature of the battery you are testing.
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CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS

Control Module
Control Module Push Button
Power on: Push red button for 3 seconds.
Power off: Push red button for 2 seconds.
Note: Control module must be removed from
Control
load module to power down.
Module
Latch
USB Type A
Status LED
Off
Solid Yellow
Fast Blinking Green
Solid Green
Blinking Green (Double Flash)
Blinking Green ( Slow, once/sec)
twice to return to the main menu.
Solid Red
Blinking Red (Slow, once/sec)
Blinking Red (Fast, twice/sec)
twice to return to the main menu
DO NOT test the starter, alternator and/or 12 volt starting battery while it is in the vehicle.
DO NOT remove, service or test the hybrid battery pack under any circumstances.
Remove the 12 volt starting battery, starter or alternator from the vehicle prior to testing.
Charging Port: When the unit is not being used it should be connected to the
charger.
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Load Module
Load Module Push Button
Power on: Push and hold button for 1 second
Power off: Push and hold for more than 5 seconds
Reboot/Reset: Push and hold button for 3 to 4 seconds
Temperature Sensor
Charging Port
Status LED
USB Type B Control Module
Voltage drop lead
Latch
connectors
Factory Use Only
Load Module Mode
Off
Initial boot-up or test in progress
Re-Flashing/Firmware Updated
Bluetooth Disconnected
Bluetooth Connected
Sleeping/Low Power
Internal Battery Charging
Control Module Battery Charging
Initializing Bluetooth
WARNING!
TESTING OF HYBRID VEHICLES