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Matco Tools MBT2415 Instruction Manual

Matco Tools MBT2415 Instruction Manual

12-24v battery starter, ground and charging system analyzer with printer
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12-24V BATTERY STARTER,
GROUND AND CHARGING
SYSTEM ANALYZER WITH
PRINTER
Introduction
MBT2415 is the latest version of the Battery Analyzer which tests 12V systems (4 functions) and 24V systems on
Starters and Alternators (Normal and Smart). This tester revolutionized its display format and is the first in the world with
a fully graphical display. The graphical display is simple; with step by step instructions that enable the user to clearly
understand the operation. The symbols used are universal which solve language barriers.
The unit comes with an integrated printer so the graphical results can be printed immediately after each test. Its memory
stores up to 70 previous test results for later viewing. Its PC Link feature allows the results to be transferred and stored
in the computer via a USB cable. The PC Link software is installed into the computer beforehand.
The Battery Analyzer operates on all 12V or 24V batteries and is able to perform four tests:
1. Battery Test:
This test is intended only on 12V batteries. The Analyzer clips (red & black) have to be clamped onto the battery
terminals. When the Analyzer detects the voltage present, the Analyzer will automatically remind the user that
it can test only on a 12V battery when connected to the 24V system.
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Analyzes the battery condition using microprocessor-controlled testing methods without the need of fully
charging it before test.
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The unit consumes very little current during testing, hence the test can be repeated numerous times without
any worry of draining the battery, and its results are highly accurate.
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Extremely safe, as it does not create any sparks during clamping, and it takes less than 8 seconds to obtain
the full analyzed results of tested battery.
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Temperature compensated end results.
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It is powered up from testing the 12V or 24V battery. No maintenance is required during its lifetime service.
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  • Page 1 Introduction MBT2415 is the latest version of the Battery Analyzer which tests 12V systems (4 functions) and 24V systems on Starters and Alternators (Normal and Smart). This tester revolutionized its display format and is the first in the world with a fully graphical display.

  • Page 2: Specifications

    Working Temperature: 10% – 80 % Working Humidity: Approvals: CE, ROHS Packing List: (1) MBT2415 Tester (1) Barcode Scanner (1) USB Cable (1) Cable for Barcode Scanner (1) Software CD (1) Roll of Thermal Printer Paper (1) Battery Rating Chart...
  • Page 3 Safety Precautions: • When the engine is running, it produces carbon monoxide, a toxic and poisonous gas. Always operate the vehicle in a well-ventilated area. Do not breathe exhaust gases – they are hazardous and can lead to death. • To protect your eyes from propellant objects such as caustic liquids, always wear safety eye protection.

  • Page 4: Preparing For Test

    • Do not add distilled water if the electrolyte is covering the top of the plates because during the recharging process, it will get warm and expand. After recharging has been completed, recheck the level. • Do NOT smoke or cause sparks or flames while the battery is being recharged because batteries give off explosive gasses.
  • Page 5 1. Power up the Analyzer by hooking up to a 12V battery. The screen will light up and the display will show as follows: Fig.3 Fig.4 2. While still in this display (Fig.4), press the and hold for about 3 seconds, there is a long beep sound which indicates Date and Time setting adjustment.
  • Page 6 Switch ON / OFF Key Sound Beep Whenever a key is pressed, there is a corresponding beep sound which can be heard to indicate that a key has been pressed. This sound can be switched ON or OFF by doing the following: 1.
  • Page 7 Fig.10 2. When one of the Analyzer clamps is not properly secured to the battery posts, it will prompt you as shown below (Fig.11 and Fig.12 flashing alternately). In this case, unclamp and clamp the Analyzer clips again on the battery posts.
  • Page 8 Using the Barcode Scanner You may use the barcode scanner to scan the VIN attached to the vehicle (or any other barcode), the scanned number will be entered in the Barcode Data Window (see Fig.14). Then press key to confirm. Note: If you do not input any particulars and then press key to continue, the test results will not save in its memory.
  • Page 9 When this function is selected, it lets the user select and delete the result individually from the memory. Once entered, the display will show (Fig.18) as below which shows all the particulars that were keyed-in (typed) during the test. 367061WS2337E SZC3466MZ MR.
  • Page 10 5. If the tester detects that the battery has surface charge, it will prompt you to turn the ignition key to ON and switch on the headlights (Fig.21) to discharge the battery. Turn ignition OFF and headlights OFF (Fig.22) as shown below and then press to continue.
  • Page 11 9. If the rating is selected under JIS # (Japanese Industrial Standard), then you need to refer to the conversion chart provided separately with the Tester when purchased to convert to CCA ratings. Refer to the battery model (example: 80D26L or NX110-5L) on the Cold Cranking Amps (CCA), WET is 580 CCA and AGM is 630 CCA.
  • Page 12 14. This Analyzer will also take the temperature of the battery into consideration when it has detected that the battery condition is marginal (SOC below 75%), and it will prompt you with the display as shown (Fig.28): (+) 0°C and above (-) 0°C and below Fig.28 Here it lets you select the surrounding temperature that you are working with the battery.
  • Page 13 19. For motorcycle batteries, before selecting whether [WET (SLI)] or [AGM] and the ratings ‘CCA, SAE, EN, IEC, DIN, CA and JIS #’ from the menu, check the battery model. This can be checked on the battery label as some of the examples show below: With the battery model in hand, refer to the battery rating chart (as seen in this example Fig.32 below) provided in separate copies with the tester when purchased, to get values to be keyed in.

  • Page 14: Interpretation Of Results

    22. In less than 8 seconds, the results of the testing will be displayed on the LCD screen (Fig.36): Battery Result 12.55 V State of Charge (SOC) [180 CCA] Rated CCA 120 CCA Measured CCA (Power Available) 18.91 m Internal Resistance Fig.36 70 % Life [Health]...
  • Page 15 4. Power Available: 120 CCA It means that the battery tested has a capacity of 120 CCA power available. CCA ratings have been used here, therefore the tested result is in CCA and if other rating (DIN, SAE, JIS, IEC, CA, or EN) were selected, it will be based on the respective rating to calculate and show the results in that selected rating.
  • Page 16 • SAE (The Society of Automotive Engineers) Standard. SAE has established Cold Cranking Amperes (CCA) rating for batteries as their standard. Therefore this rating is the same as CCA rating as mentioned above. • IEC (International Electro technical Commission) Standard. ...

  • Page 17: Starter Test

    State of Charge (SOC) 10.85V Fig.38 Press key to continue and the display will show: (Fig.39): Fig.39 Check the battery ratings and enter it as described earlier and the results will show as an example below (Fig. 40 and Fig.41): 11.09 V 12.65 V Fig.40...

  • Page 18: Alternator Test

    by scrolling left using  key. From the main MENU (Fig.42), select Starter Test Fig.42 Press key to continue and the display will show (Fig.43): State of charge voltage (depends whether 12V or 24V battery) before cranking Fig.43 Note: In event that you did not crank the engine while on this screen; the starter test will be terminated after 30 seconds and will return to the main menu.
  • Page 19 2. Attach the Analyzer clips on the battery terminal posts and it will power up and lights up the LCD display screens as shown below: Note: The Analyzer will auto detect the battery voltage once it has clamped onto the battery terminals, if it has detected a 24V battery then it will set its test perimeters to cater to a 24V system and vice versa if it is a 12V system.
  • Page 20 4. Then, rev the engine to around 2,500 – 3,000 RPM and hold this speed. Press key to continue and display will show (See Fig.49): Rev engine around 2,500 to 3,000 RPM and hold this speed. 14.6V 14.0V Fig.49 Timer starts countdown from 10s to 0s.
  • Page 21 Testing with Electrical Load at 1,500 – 2,000 RPM As more electrical accessories, such as lights, rear defroster, heater, car stereos, etc. are used; voltage decreases, and this will allow more amperage from the alternator to flow into the battery to compensate for the added load.
  • Page 22 If either minimum or maximum charging volts are not within the voltage range limits, then it will display one of the screens as below (Fig.56 or Fig.57) and it will highlight which prompt to check the charging system for the fault.

  • Page 23: Grounding Test

    13. To printout the results, just press key on the Analyzer, the printer will start printing. 14. Pressing the key will exit and return to the main menu screen (Fig.46). Grounding Test: This test is available in only. The purpose of this test is to check the grounding cable condition to the engine body.
  • Page 24  2. From the main MENU, select by scrolling left using key. The screen will show (Fig.65): Fig.65 Grounding Test Press key to continue and the display will show (Fig.66 & Fig.67): Flashing alternately  Fig.66 Fig.67 Now transfer the BLACK tester clip from the battery [-] terminal to a suitable position on the engine or chassis body leaving the RED clip still attached to the battery [+] terminal as shown above.
  • Page 25 6. Once the Black clip is clamped onto the battery [-] terminal, the Analyzer display will light up as shown. (Fig.72): Fig.72 7. Now you need to press key to proceed and the display will show as follows (Fig.73): Fig.73 8.
  • Page 26 View Test Results from Memory To view all the test results, the Analyzer has to be connected to an external power source by either clamping its clips directly to a 12 Volt car battery or connected to a PC via the USB port using a USB cable. 1.
  • Page 27 Select the particulars that you have keyed in earlier from the list by scrolling the highlighted bar up or down when pressing  or  key. If the particular is not in the list that you are looking at, you may go to the next page by pressing ...
  • Page 28 This time make sure that the Analyzer is not plugged in. Step 1. You can install the driver from the CD provided or download from this link: https://www.matcotools.com/catalog/product/MBT2415/12-24V-BATTERY-STARTER-GROUND-AND-CHARGING- SYSTEM-ANALYZER-WITH-PRINTER/ First click to open the folder: You will find the following files: Step 2.
  • Page 29 Step 3. Next open this folder again: Look for the program icon: Then double click to open the program. See examples below: Click “OK” tab to continue the installation and the software will start to install. A few seconds later, the display will show, as below, that the installation has been completed. Click “OK” tab to exit.
  • Page 30 While in display (Fig.90), select which results you need to view by scrolling  or  key and then press to get the test result display as example shown (Fig.91): 367061WS2337E SZC3466MZ 12.65 V MR. KINGSLEY [560 CCA] CAL2115EM 480 CCA ...
  • Page 31 1. To confirm whether there is communication; click on [Transfer Data from Analyzer] tab and the Test Result will appear. See example below: You can type in the particulars here. Click here to include the above particulars in the results. 2.

  • Page 32: Printing Results From Pc Printer

    Printing Results from PC Printer While on this page, if you wish to print out the results, make sure that your printer is connected to the computer. Click on tab and a text box will appear. Select the right printer and click [Print] tab to print. Select the printer connected to your computer here.

  • Page 33: Using The Barcode Scanner

    To save results, click on tab. A message box (see below) will appear. Create a file name and then click [Save] as shown below. The document will be saved in this folder in drive C. Type in here to create your own file name Left Click to Save Erase All the Stored Results in the Memory...

  • Page 34: Warranty Information

    Disclaimer All information, illustrations, and specifications contained in this user manual are based on the latest information available at the time of printing. The right is reserved to make any changes at any time without obligation to notify any person or organization of such revisions or changes. Furthermore, the manufacturer, or its sales agents are not liable for errors contained herein or for incidental or consequential damages (including lost profits) in connection with the furnishing, performance or use of this material.

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