Menu; Special Accessory; Perform Test; Test Preparations - Bosch BAT 131 Original Instructions Manual

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Menu

1. Press  to access the Menu.
2. Use the  or  to highlight the line you want to edit.
3. Press E to edit the line or save your changes.
4. Use  or  to select the function to use or edit.
5. Press E to move to the next location.
6. Press  to return to the Menu.
Option Description

Perform Test

Begin the Battery and System Test pro-
cedure.
Unused Battery Mode Perform a quick test on batteries in in-
ventory.
ON Perform Unused Battery Test, Clear or
add to memory,
OFF Turn off "Unused Battery Mode"
View Test Results View Unused Battery Mode test results.
S/N Input Enable or disable serial number if a bad
cell is detected.
Voltmeter Start the test battery voltage.
View / Print Display the previous test result. Press

the
Export / Clear Data Export the last test result to a USB-type
jump drive
R Deletion of results.
Counter
R Shows a summary of the results of
the measurements taken.
Settings Customize tool options to fit your needs.
Language Select a language for the tester.
Default: English
Set Address Create a header for your printed test re-
sults with your business location infor-
mation.
Set Time Select 24-hour or AM/PM and set the
time.
Default: AM/PM
Set Date Select the date format and date.
Default: MM/DD/YYYY
Contrast Adjust the contrast setting of the tes-
ter display.
Default: 10
Temperature Units Select the temperature units Degrees °F
or Degrees °C.
Default: Degrees F
Amp Clamp Prompt for Amp Clamp availability.
Version Info Lists the software version, software ver-
sion date, and serial number.
Update Update the tester's internal operating
software.
After export to an USB stick you can open the text-file with
1)
extension "bty" preferable with Excel.
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Special accessory

Designation Item number
Current probe 1 681 354 034
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1 689 989 131 2011-09-09
button to print the results.
or clear the tester memory.
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4. Perform Test
4.1

Test Preparations

Before connecting the tester, clean the battery posts
or side terminals with a wire brush and a mixture of
baking soda and water. When testing side-post batte-
ries, install and tighten lead terminal adapters. A set of
adapters is included with the tester.
!
Do not test at or with steel bolts. Failure to install
terminal adapters or installing terminal adapters
that are worn or dirty may result in inaccurate test
results. To avoid damage, never use a wrench to
tighten the adapters more than ¼ turn.
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If you are testing in the vehicle, make sure all acces-
sory loads are off, the key is not in the ignition, and
the doors are closed.
4.2 Connecting BAT 1�1
1. Connect the red clamp to the positive (+) terminal
2. Connect the black clamp to the negative (–) terminal.
!
For a proper connection, rock the clamps back and
forth. The tester requires that both sides of each
clamp be firmly connected before testing. A poor
connection will produce a
WIGGLE CLAMPS
message. If the message appears,
clean the terminals and reconnect the clamps.
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The preferred test position is at the battery termi-
nals. If the battery is not accessible, you may test at
the jumper post; however, the available power mea-
surement may be lower than the actual value.
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Battery Test

1. BAT. LOCATION
Scroll to and select IN VEHICLE or OUT OF VEHICLE
for a battery not connected to a vehicle.
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Following an "IN VEHICLE" test you will be prompted
to test the starting and charging systems.
!
The performance of the starting and charging sys-
tems depends on the battery's condition. It is impor-
tant that the battery is good and fully charged before
any further system testing.
CHECK CONNECTION
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