Charging System Test - Matco Tools MBT400 User Manual

Wireless electrical system analyzer

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IMPORTANT: Engine must be off before testing charging system.

To test the Charging system, press the ON/OFF button to turn on the remote. "MATCO MBT400" will appear momentarily

on the display. Press TEST. The display will show the following screens. Select TEST BATTERY & CHARGER. Follow the

screen sequence as below.

Connect the local unit to the battery making sure it is properly secured. Turn on the Remote and wait for the connection to

sync. Set the vehicle charging voltage and press Enter. The display will show the battery SOC (state of charge). Start engine

and begin road testing at various speeds with and without accessory loads. The display will show the real time alternator

output. Check manufacturer's specifications for proper charging voltage during road test.

Warning! Risk of accident.

Two people should be in the vehicle when driving on the road, one to drive and the other to attend to the equipment. Accidents can

occur when attention is not solely given to driving.

Road test: Extra precautions are required to keep the local unit away from hot or moving parts while a

vehicle is driven on the road. It may be necessary to secure the local unit to frame or body parts with wire or

nylon ties to insure that the local unit does not change position while the vehicle is being driven

The following data can be viewed or printed for the last test stored in the tester's memory:

Technician Name

Date

Battery Voltage

CCA Rating

CCA Available

% Available

State of Health Battery

Initial Battery Voltage

The MBT400 will download test data to any stand-alone IR Printers utilizing either IrDA or HPIr protocol. The user can print

both when connected and when not connected to a battery. To print out the last test results:

1. Turn on the MBT400 by pressing the ON/OFF button.

2. Press SET-UP button. Select either model IrDA or HPIr-PRINTER.

3. Press the VIEW or PRINT button. The display will show the message ALIGN THE PRINTER. Align the MBT400

transceiver located at the top of the tester with the printer's IR receiver. Note: The HPIr printer must be within 12-

18 in. from the tester and remain aligned during entire printout. The last data stored in the memory will begin to

printout on the IR printer.

Note: The alignment between the tester and the IR printer must be proper for data to print out.

*Important: Make sure the printer you are using is selected in the Set Up Menu.