Test Preparation; Inspecting The Battery; Testing Out-Of-Vehicle; Testing In-Vehicle - Midtronics DSS-5000 Instruction Manual

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Test Preparation

Inspecting the Battery

Before starting the test, visually inspect the battery for:
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Cracked, buckled, or leaking case. If you see any of these
defects, replace the battery.
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Corroded, loose, or damaged cables and connections. Re-
pair or replace them as needed.
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Corrosion on the battery terminals, and dirt or acid on the
case top. Clean the case and terminals using a wire brush
and a mixture of water and baking soda.
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Corroded or loose battery tray and hold-down fixture.
Tighten or replace as needed.

Testing Out-of-Vehicle

The preferred battery test location is in the vehicle. However, if
you plan to test out of the vehicle:
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Always disconnect the negative cable from the battery
first and reconnect it last.
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Always use a carry tool or strap to lift and transport the
battery.
Failure to properly install lead terminal adapters,
or using adapters that are dirty or worn, may
cause false test results.
When testing side-post or Group 31 batteries, always use lead
terminal adapters – do not test at the battery's steel bolts.

Testing In-Vehicle

The preferred test position is at the battery posts. If you must
test at a remote-post location, it should have both a positive
and negative post. Otherwise, you must remove the battery
and perform an out-of-vehicle test.
At the start of the test, make sure all vehicle accessory loads
are off, the key is not in the ignition, and the doors are closed.

Connecting To A Battery

Do not connect the tester to a voltage source
greater than 30 Vdc.
Connect the clamps to the tester: the red clamp to the positive
(+) terminal and the black clamp to the negative (–) terminal.
If you connect the clamps in the wrong polarity (positive to
negative or negative to positive), the tester displays CLAMPS
REVERSED! Reconnect the clamps.
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A poor connection will prevent testing, and the tester will
display the message CHECK CONNECTION. If the message
reappears after you have correctly reconnected the clamps,
clean the terminals and reconnect.

Connecting An Accessory Cable

Optional accessories such as an Amp Clamp plug into the
connector on the top of the Tester Pod. To lock the connector,
rotate it to the left. Turn it to the right to unlock.

Setting User Preferences

Before starting your test you may want to customize the use
of your analyzer by setting preferences in the Settings (
Menu. The Settings Menu is described in Chapter 6.

Initial Power Up

1. Upon initial power-up, the Language Settings screen is
displayed. Tap Next to continue.
System Select the Controller default language
Language displayed on the screen.
Select the Controller default language for
Test Result
Language all displayed tests and test results.
Email Select the default standard language for
Language the analyzer to use for all tests and results
sent via email.
Print Select the default standard language for
Language the analyzer to use for all tests and results
printed using a networked printer.
2. A Consent to collect data screen is displayed (details on
page 4). Read the terms for collecting data, tap the Con-
sent check box and then tap Next to continue.
3. Select the correct logo for the dealer location.
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