Midtronics EXP-1000 Heavy Duty Instruction Manual

Midtronics EXP-1000 Heavy Duty Instruction Manual

For testing 12-volt truck- and automotive batteries and 12- and 24-volt charging systems

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EXP-1000 Heavy Duty
For testing 12-volt Truck- and automotive
batteries and 12- and 24-volt charging systems
INSTRUCTION MANUAL

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  • Page 1 EXP-1000 Heavy Duty For testing 12-volt Truck- and automotive batteries and 12- and 24-volt charging systems INSTRUCTION MANUAL...
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  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Deep Scan Test Chapter 12: Troubleshooting Battery Test Results The Display Does Not Turn On Battery Test The STATUS LED Flashes (Midtronics Printer) Starter Test Data Will Not Print Starter System Test Results Chapter 13: Tester Internal Batteries Chapter 5: System Test...
  • Page 4: Chapter 1: Before You Begin

    The wrench symbol indicates procedural notes and helpful information. The text for keypad buttons and soft-key functions are in bold capital letters. UP ARROW CAPITAL LETTERS The text for screen options are in regular capital letters. Midtronics B.V. Hoofdveste 6 - 8 Houten NL www.midtronics.com...
  • Page 5: Chapter 2: Description

    Connecting the Battery Test Cable CAUTION: To prevent damage to the analyzer’s circuitry, do not connect the analyzer to a voltage source greater than 30 Vdc. www.midtronics.com Midtronics B.V. Hoofdveste 6 - 8 Houten NL...
  • Page 6: Display And Keypad

    So it may be helpful to think of the words appearing above them as part of the keys. Some of the more common soft- key functions are SELECT, BACK, and END. Midtronics B.V. Hoofdveste 6 - 8 Houten NL www.midtronics.com...
  • Page 7: Data Entry Methods

    Use the DOWN or LEFT/RIGHT ARROW keys to scroll and confi rm this with the > key. To return one or more steps use the < key. www.midtronics.com Midtronics B.V. Hoofdveste 6 - 8 Houten NL...
  • Page 8: Menu Structure

    An optional IR software and hardware package enables you to transfer test data to a PC. Displays the software version, total tests from first use, and serial number. Midtronics B.V. Hoofdveste 6 - 8 Houten NL www.midtronics.com...
  • Page 9: Chapter 3: Test Preparation

    (+) 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 correctly. www.midtronics.com Midtronics B.V. Hoofdveste 6 - 8 Houten NL...
  • Page 10: Chapter 4: Battery Test

     The tester will now test the battery.   For the next few seconds the tester will display the word TESTING and a stopwatch while it evaluates the battery.  Midtronics B.V. Hoofdveste 6 - 8 Houten NL www.midtronics.com...
  • Page 11: Additional Test Requirements

    It will then conduct a Deep Scan Test of the battery for a few seconds. This test will typically be performed on batteries that are in a low state of charge. www.midtronics.com Midtronics B.V. Hoofdveste 6 - 8 Houten NL...
  • Page 12: Battery Test Results

    Thaw the battery and retest. Do NOT charge the battery!. All battery, starting and Charging test results are stored on the SD Card. This data can be copied from the card and used to verify / compare results. Midtronics B.V. Hoofdveste 6 - 8 Houten NL www.midtronics.com...
  • Page 13: Battery Test

    It will display the soft key STARTED NO START options . If you select STARTED , the analyzer skips to the Alternator Test. If you select NO START, the test process ends. www.midtronics.com Midtronics B.V. Hoofdveste 6 - 8 Houten NL...
  • Page 14: Minute Discharged Battery Test

    Press the NEXT soft key to continue. ACQUIRING DATA..HOLD ENGINE RPM: Continue to hold the rpm while the tester takes system measurements. Graph Peak-to- of diode peak AC waveform voltage Midtronics B.V. Hoofdveste 6 - 8 Houten NL www.midtronics.com...
  • Page 15 The Tester has detected an open phase within the alternator. Replace the alternator. DIODE OPEN The Tester has detected a open diode within the alternator. Replace the alternator. DIODE SHORT The Tester has detected an shorted diode within the alternator. Replace the alternator. www.midtronics.com Midtronics B.V. Hoofdveste 6 - 8 Houten NL...
  • Page 16: Chapter 6: Pdi Test

    It is NOT possible to run the test if the battery analyser is connected to two batteries connected in series. Test Results The test results from a PDI test are displayed as text and with test codes. Midtronics B.V. Hoofdveste 6 - 8 Houten NL www.midtronics.com...
  • Page 17: Test Results

    Replace the battery and retest. A REPLACE result may also mean a poor connection between the battery cables and the battery. After disconnecting the battery cables, retest the battery using the out-of- vehicle test before replacing it. www.midtronics.com Midtronics B.V. Hoofdveste 6 - 8 Houten NL...
  • Page 18: Chapter 8: Qc Test

    Select the BATTERY RATING Press the UP ( ) and DOWN ( ) ARROW keys to select the rating. In case of a JIS battery type the part number. Midtronics B.V. Hoofdveste 6 - 8 Houten NL www.midtronics.com...
  • Page 19: Chapter 9: Utility Menu

    MM/DD/YYYY (month/day/year) or DD/MM/YYYY (day/ month/year) Press the OK soft key to save your setting. Temp. units LEFT/RIGHT ARROWS Use the to select either Celsius or Fahrenheit as temperature indication. www.midtronics.com Midtronics B.V. Hoofdveste 6 - 8 Houten NL...
  • Page 20: Display

    The SHOP INFO utility enables you to create a header for your printed test results showing your business location information. Its two information screens contain eight lines of text with up to 16 characters on each line. Midtronics B.V. Hoofdveste 6 - 8 Houten NL www.midtronics.com...
  • Page 21: Language

    The use of a special formatted card is required for this action. FIRMWARE (use this option when new software becomes available from Midtronics) SAVE CONFIG (the tester will store the workshop address to the data card, file name is CONFIG.CSV)
  • Page 22: Totals

    The TRANSFER utility lets you transfer test data to a PC using an optional IR receiver/software package. Version Info Version info displays the software versions and serial number of the analyzer. Midtronics B.V. Hoofdveste 6 - 8 Houten NL www.midtronics.com...
  • Page 23: Chapter 11: Print/View

    Quality Control Test. To print the results, align the analyzer’s IR transmitter with PRINT the printer’s receiver, and select the soft key. To return to the Main Menu, press the key. www.midtronics.com Midtronics B.V. Hoofdveste 6 - 8 Houten NL...
  • Page 24: Chapter 12: Troubleshooting

    Chapter 12: Troubleshooting EXP-1000 HD Chapter 12: Troubleshooting Data Will Not Print If you have problems with the display or the Midtronics printer, try these troubleshooting suggestions: If the IR transmitter and receiver are not aligned, all the • data may not print. The infrared ports on the top of the...
  • Page 25: Chapter 13: Tester Internal Batteries

    Make sure the positive and negative terminals are positioned correctly. Insert the door’s tabs into the slots on the analyzer and slide the door closed, making sure the latch locks. Battery Replacement www.midtronics.com Midtronics B.V. Hoofdveste 6 - 8 Houten NL...
  • Page 26 PATENTS The EXP series is made by Midtronics, Inc., and is protected by one or more U.S. and foreign patents. For specific patent information, contact Midtronics, Inc. at +1 630 323-2800. LIMITED WARRANTY This analyzer is warranted to be free of defects in materials and workmanship for a period of two years from date of purchase.

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