Chapter 2: In Vehicle Test; Battery Test - Midtronics DSS-5000 Instruction Manual

Chapter 2: In Vehicle Test

Use In Vehicle Test to perform Battery Tests on
in-vehicle batteries based on test parameters
entered by the user. A System Test (with the
In Vehicle Test
option to use an Amp Clamp) is also available.
At any time during the test tap  to return to the previous
screen or to return to the Main Menu.
IMPORTANT: Always place the DSS-5000 in the
plugged-in charging dock when not in use to allow
the tool to automatically check for and perform any
available software updates.

Battery Test

1. Connect the Tester Pod test clamps to the battery and re-
move the Controller.
2. On the Controller at the Main Menu tap In Vehicle Test.
The Connect Clamps screen is displayed.
Tap Next to begin the test. If the Tester Pod clamps have
3.
already been connected to the battery terminals, the
60-second test begins automatically, applying a small load
to the battery and measuring the reserve capacity.
4. Following the testing process, the Temperature screen is
displayed.
5. Align the temperature sensor on the Controller over the
battery and tap Capture. The test begins when the tem-
perature is successfully captured.
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6. The Acquire VIN screen is displayed.
Use the built-in camera to scan the VIN bar code, usually
located on the driver's side door frame.
NOTE: Refer to the Appendix for recommended
scanning procedures and VIN scanning help.
Manual Entry: Use the on-screen keypad to manually type
the 17-digit VIN and tap Next.
The displayed Digits counter will count up the
alphanumeric characters as they are being entered on
the keypad.
Use Manual Entry if the battery being tested is not listed.
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Tap to continue to the Edit Battery Information screen.
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