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Auto Meter BVA-2100/RYD Instruction Manual

Battery load, charging system, starting system and voltage drop tester for light and heavy-duty maintenance.
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BVA-2100/RYD
Auto Meter Products Inc.
Instruction Manual
413 West Elm Street
Battery Load, Charging System, Starting System and
Sycamore, IL 60178
Voltage Drop Tester for Light and Heavy-Duty
Maintenance.
Complement your battery testing with complete system test including
Toll Free (866) 883-TEST (8378)
a voltage drop test that measures the voltage drop of the starting and
www.autometer.com
charging circuit. The BVA-2100/RYD is automated and menu driven
with simple hook-up methods for testing the negative and positive legs.
2650-1725-00
5/23/13
Special tests are included for the magnetic switch circuit.

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  • Page 1 Toll Free (866) 883-TEST (8378) a voltage drop test that measures the voltage drop of the starting and www.autometer.com charging circuit. The BVA-2100/RYD is automated and menu driven with simple hook-up methods for testing the negative and positive legs. 2650-1725-00 5/23/13 Special tests are included for the magnetic switch circuit.

  • Page 2: Specifications

    CONGRATULATIONS! NOTES You have purchased one of Auto Meter's Heavy Duty charging and starting system analyzers. It is designed to test each circuit of a heavy duty or automotive starting and charging circuits with speed and accuracy. If you should have any questions about your tester or the testing procedures please see back cover for contact information.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Specifications -------------------------------------------------------2 Safety -----------------------------------------------------------------4 Cause of Battery Failure -----------------------------------------4 Inspection and Visual Check ------------------------------------5 Controls and Functions -------------------------------------------6 Configuring the BVA-2100/RYD------------------------------7-8 Test Sections System Test Introduction ----------------------------------9 System Battery Bank Test --------------------------10-11 Individual Battery Test -------------------------------12-13 Charging System Test -------------------------------14-18...

  • Page 4: Safety

    F. (-7 C.). Allow the battery to warm to room temperature before testing or charging. n Warning! Never attach the BVA-2100/RYD to a battery connected to any other tester or charging unit. Damage may result. CAUSE OF BATTERY FAILURE n Incorrect Application: Wrong size battery may have inadequate cold cranking rating for original vehicle specifications.

  • Page 5: Inspection And Visual Check

    NOTES INSPECTION Valid automotive electrical system testing depends on all the components being in good operating condition. In addition, the battery MUST have sufficient charge for testing. Carefully perform the following before attempting electrical diagnosis. VISUAL CHECK n Inspect Battery for terminal corrosion, loose broken posts, cracks in the case, loose hold-downs, low electrolyte level, moisture, and dirt around the terminal.

  • Page 6: Controls And Functions

    The manufacturer warrants to the consumer that this product COPYRIGHT 1999 will be free from defects in material or workmanship for a AUTO METER PRODUCTS TEST EQUIPMENT period of one (1) year from the date of original purchase (90 SYCAMORE ILLINOIS Days for cables).

  • Page 7: Configuring The Bva-2100/Ryd

    The copper jaw contains the smaller Below are the configuration choices of the BVA-2100/RYD so you will gauge wire that reads the voltage know the options available even though they are not noted in each test of and the silver jaw contains the larger the manual.
  • Page 8 The following may be needed in fleet operations. The manual will assume NO in all cases. If you select YES, you will be asked to input the information or perform During each battery test the BVA-2100/RYD uses various results that are certain checks as requested in each test.

  • Page 9: System Test Introduction

    --SYSTEM TEST-- >SYSTEM TEST The Flash Upgrade Application software will be available from a CD BATTERY TEST >SELECT SYSTEM TO VDROP MENU or can be downloaded from our website. Contact Auto Meter for more TEST: BATTERY ALTERNATOR TEST information. REVIEW/PRINT MULTIMETERS...

  • Page 10: System Battery Bank Test

    SYSTEM TEST BATTERY BANK DOWNLOAD TEST INFORMATION PC Screen Menu n If the BVA-2100/RYD is properly connected to your PC and the LCD --SYSTEM TEST-- --SYSTEM TEST-- shows “ CONNECT ANALYZER TO A PC ” the menu should automatically be displayed in Hyper Terminal.
  • Page 11 USING WINDOWS 98/2000/NT/XP BATTERY BANK (Cont.) Note: The BVA-2100/RYD will interface with any basic (ANSI) terminal emulation software. Most operating systems contain a program that --SYSTEM TEST-- will do this. Following are instructions for Windows. For other operating >CONNECT LARGE systems consult the Manual for that system.

  • Page 12: Individual Battery Test

    INDIVIDUAL BATTERY TEST PC INTERFACE Scroll down the main menu to DOWNLOAD. Press (Y Enter) to select. #211 12V BANK #211 12V BANK Using Auto Meter’s optional 12/24/12 09:57AM 12/24/12 09:57AM MULTIMETERS adapter cord AC-10 insert the GOOD BATTERIES TEST SEPERATELY...
  • Page 13 INDIVIDUAL BATTERY TEST (Cont.) SETTING LANGUAGE Post Addapters --SETUP MENU-- CONFIGURE TESTER You can set for English or Spanish SET DATE & TIME >SET LANGUAGE Make sure post adapters are --LANGUAGE-- scewed firmly >SELECT LANGUAGE: against the lead ENGLISH. pad. USE +/-.

  • Page 14: Charging System Test

    SETUP MENU CHARGING SYSTEM TEST The System Test Introduction also applies to the Charging System Test. From the main menu select See page 7. It is advisable to use only the system test until you become --SETUP MENU-- SETUP MENU. The first proficient and have good reason to test an individual component.

  • Page 15: Charging Cable Vdrop Test

    MULTIMETERS CHARGING SYSTEM VDROP TEST --MAIN MENU-- --VDROP MENU-- Select MULTI METER from the SYSTEM TEST --MAIN MENU-- >CHARGING CABLES BATTERY TEST main menu and press (Y Enter). SYSTEM TEST VDROP MENU STARTER MAIN CABLES BATTERY TEST ALTERNATOR TEST MAG. CIRCUIT >VDROP MENU REVIEW/PRINT LIFTGATE CHARGE...

  • Page 16: Vdrop Error Messages

    Once the VDrop Test is complete and the cables have passed the test, edge of the ribbon cable attached to the BVA-2100/RYD is the CHARGING SYSTEM TEST will finalize with the ALTERNATOR also correctly aligned with the top of the printer.

  • Page 17: Individual Alternator Test

    Also, if this menu. is an individual alternator test and not part of the CHARGING SYSTEM test Auto Meter Products you will be asked to enter the alternator Press PRINT and the optional printer will BVA2100/RYD rating.

  • Page 18: Alternator Test Results

    (end of the “stinger” cord). Adapters are available from Auto Meter to facilitate connecting the BVA-2100 to single pole and dual pole connectors on both trucks and trailers. See the manual supplement that is included with those adapters for more detailed information on testing and trouble shooting the liftgate charging circuits and liftgate motor circuits.

  • Page 19: Using The Amp Probe

    20 amps or more. Arrow located on edge of BVA2100 VERSION 2.02 DATE 03/30/2005 COPYRIGHT 1999 Probe AUTO METER PRODUCTS TEST EQUIPMENT PLEASANT GROVE,UTAH (801) 785-0051 Connect Probe as Shown Generic Direction of Current Load In the Alternator test you will have two additional menu options if the AMP Probe is attached on the rear of the tester.

  • Page 20: Starting System Test

    ALTERNATOR TEST correct the connection or replace the REVIEW/PRINT MULTIMETERS cable and run the test again. The BVA-2100/RYD will automatically This is the beginning of resume the test after it is the Magnetic Circuit Test disconnected. Just answer ‘Yes” continuing on the next when prompted.

  • Page 21: Magnetic Circuit Test

    Dual Battery Setup BVA2100 RYD BVA2100 RYD VERSION 7.02 VERSION 7.02 DATE 05/16/2012 DATE 05/16/2013 COPYRIGHT 1999 Each Starting Cable AUTO METER PRODUCTS COPYRIGHT 1999 TEST EQUIPMENT SYCAMORE, ILLINOIS AUTO METER PRODUCTS (866) 883-8378 TEST EQUIPMENT Tested Seperately SYCAMORE ILLINOIS...
  • Page 22 INDIVIDUAL MAGNETIC CIRCUIT TEST (Cont.) MAGNETIC CIRCUIT TEST (Cont.) --MAG. CIRCUIT-- --MAG. CIRCUIT-- Move the small red lead to --MAG. CIRCUIT-- the negative (-) side of the >CONNECT THE LARGE >CONNECT THE SMALL >MOVE THE SMALL magnetic switch, press enter and LEADS TO THE CLIPS TO THE RED LEAD TO THE...

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