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Auto Meter BCT-460NAV Operator's Manual

Hand held-accuracy with a pulsed 120 amp load heavy duty
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BCT-460NAV
Operator's Manual
Hand Held-Accuracy with a Pulsed 120 Amp Load Heavy Duty
The BCT-460NAV is the ultimate hand-held tester. It is the industry's answer to
portability in a professionally accurate load tester and system analyzer.
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  • Page 1 � BCT-460NAV Operator's Manual Hand Held-Accuracy with a Pulsed 120 Amp Load Heavy Duty The BCT-460NAV is the ultimate hand-held tester. It is the industry's answer to portability in a professionally accurate load tester and system analyzer.

  • Page 2: Specifications

    Digital Pulse Load. The BCT-460NAV is user friendly. It guides you through the test and tells you what to do next. Caution: The BCT-460NAV grill may get hot after repeated use. Be sure to hold the unit from the side grips only. Keep hands away from the grill. Keep oil and liquids away from the grill and load coils.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Using the Optional Current Probe ............42 Trouble Shooting ................. 43-44 Warranty ....................45 Contact Information ................46 Note: The BCT-460NAV performs a complete electrical system test that checks the battery pack, starter cable voltage drop, starter test, alternator cable voltage drop, and alternator test.

  • Page 4: Safety

    Do not attempt to Load Test or charge a battery under 20 degrees. Allow the battery to warm to room temperature before testing or charging. Warning! Never attach the BCT-460NAV to a battery that is connected to any other tester or charging unit. Damage may result. WARNING! This device is only to be used on 12V and 24V electrical systems.

  • Page 5: Inspection And Visual Check

    INSPECTION Valid heavy duty 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 steps before attempting any electrical diagnosis. VISUAL CHECK Inspect Belts for cracks, glazed surface and fraying. Tighten loose belts. Inspect Battery for terminal corrosion, loose or broken posts, cracks in the case, loose hold-downs, low electrolyte level,...

  • Page 6: Wireless Communication

    WIRELESS COMMUNICATION BLUETOOTH The BCT-460NAV uses Bluetooth to communicate between the control module and load module. This allows you to make the connections, remove the control module and the run the tests from inside the vehicle. The BCT-460NAV control module and load module come paired from the factory.
  • Page 7 Control Module Latch Voltage drop lead connectors BCT-460NAV I/O Items USB Type A - This port is used to connect USB memory Temperature Sensor: The Load module has an sticks to save test data. The Control module must be IR temperature sensor that is used to measure the docked to the Load module to use this feature.
  • Page 8 Touch Review Results user the information screen which shows a about the applications list of the tests that have version and how to been done and allows contact Auto Meter. the user to view all the details of the test.

  • Page 9: Set Up

    SET UP OPTION MENU DETAILS Touch the 3 dots to open the menu below Allows pairing to Bluetooth Devices. Update Control Module and Load Module software. Check Battery Status. Show list of Test Results. Adjust Control Module volume. Quick Main Menu help. Starts Demo Mode (if demo mode files are present) About the Tester.

  • Page 10: Tester Configuration/Settings

    TESTER CONFIGURATION To access, from home screen touch settings Dealer Information For use with AMPNET. Set if email is desired for test result. Default Email: Email will be sent to the account associated with AMPNET Subscription. Customer Email: Allows the customer to provide a new email address to receive results.

  • Page 11: Saving Data To Usb Flash Drive

    SAVING DATA to a USB FLASH DRIVE 1. Control Module must be docked to Load Module. 4. Make sure Control Module and Load Module 2. Tester must be disconnected from all charging are “Connected” as shown in upper left of the home sources.

  • Page 12: Hook Up

    HOOK UP Note: Brass battery terminal adapters must be used when performing individual battery tests. See page 44 for list of available adapters Connect Red Clamp to Connect Black Clamp to Positive (+) Terminal Negative (-) Terminal CONNECTION ERRORS If the clamps are reversed the Reversed Connection warning will be displayed on the Control Module with an audible beeping.

  • Page 13: Heavy Duty Pm Test

    HEAVY DUTY PM TEST The Heavy Duty PM test is intended to only be used during a time when the vehicle is in the shop for a Preventative Maintenance service. Touch Enter the Enter the battery Heavy number of information. Duty PM batteries When you enter...
  • Page 14 HEAVY DUTY PM TEST (cont.) Please This screen Follow the wait shows the proper on screen a few connections. prompts, moments then touch until the The Current battery is Probe will only tested show if it was chosen earlier. The battery This screen test results only shows for...
  • Page 15 HEAVY DUTY PM TEST (cont.) Return to Idle. Running The test is Touch OK. Starter Test. finished. Turn off the engine, and touch OK. Follow the If more Starting System on screen information is results. prompts. needed, this Rev Engine screen may Touch MORE and hold...
  • Page 16 HEAVY DUTY PM TEST (cont.) Charging results (with no current probe used). This will show voltage regu- lation & diodes results. Touch exit to continue. Test Summary will now be displayed. Touch Next, this will bring you back to the home screen.

  • Page 17: Full System Tests

    FULL SYSTEM TEST The Full System Test is intended to be used in Heavy Duty applications where there is a suspected electrical system fault. From Answer Connect as Home (touch) shown, then Screen Yes or touch Ok. touch Full No to System continue.
  • Page 18 FULL SYSTEM TEST Follow Here are Choose how prompt and your battery many batteries touch Save results. were replaced Touch next to then touch OK. continue. Touch Start If earlier you Connect Battery Test chose that both sets the vehicle is of leads equipped with as shown,...
  • Page 19 FULL SYSTEM TEST Battery Follow this Follow on pack diagram. screen results. Probe prompt. Touch next placement is The tester to continue. important for will recognize proper results. when the Be sure it is engine is placed on the cranked and cable between started.
  • Page 20 FULL SYSTEM TEST Please wait. Once idling Review No action touch Ok. results, then needed. touch MORE RESULTS. Please wait. Turn off Review No action engine then results then needed. touch Ok. touch NEXT.. Follow on Review Review screen results then results, then prompt.
  • Page 21 Next. . Starter post appear. It only adapters are appears if more available information is through needed for the Auto Meter current test. Products for easier con- nections in tight areas. Here you Both gauges With good can check...
  • Page 22 FULL SYSTEM TEST Follow on Touch Ok. Follow this screen diagram. prompt then touch Ok. Alternator post adapters are available through AutoMeter Products for easier connections in tight areas. Start Engine, Review Touch the the tester will results, then red Enter recognize touch NEXT box to enter...
  • Page 23 FULL SYSTEM TEST With Good Start engine Follow on Charging as prompted. screen VDROP prompts, (as shown), then touch touch Next. If failed VDROP, follow on screen prompts for retest. Touch START Press when Review to continue (voltage) is results, stable.
  • Page 24 FULL SYSTEM TEST Here you can check any replaced components, or add notes, then touch Done. If nothing replaced, and no notes, you can simply touch Done.

  • Page 25: Light Duty Pm Test

    LIGHT DUTY PM TEST The Light Duty PM Test is a preventative maintenance test for vehicles with 1 individual battery. From the Connect the Touch START Home screen, large leads/ BATTERY Touch Light clamps, TEST to Duty PM Test. then touch continue.

  • Page 26: Starter Test

    LIGHT DUTY PM TEST Make any Touch START Running necessary to continue Starter Test. repairs to continue. This screen will not show if the result was GOOD BATTERY. Touch Please wait a This message (Did PROCEED few moments the vehicle crank) TO STARTER while the will pop up if the...

  • Page 27: Alternator Test

    LIGHT DUTY PM TEST If more The tester information is will now load needed, this the system screen may to check the appear. charging system. Choose the number of cylinders, then touch Starter test Alternator test results. results. Touch PROCEED TO ALTERNATOR You may now shut TEST to continue.

  • Page 28: Battery Test

    Press the battery type you are testing and the unit will go back to the Battery Test screen. The battery types the BCT-460NAV can test are Starting Standard and Starting AGM.
  • Page 29 Press save to store the temperature reading and go back to the Battery Test screen. These screens show the results the BCT-460NAV will return after a battery test. The information shown is test number, measured capacity, rated capacity, the state of health If there is a connection issue the and the battery’s initial voltage.
  • Page 30 INDIVIDUAL TESTS (BATTERY TEST) The battery passed the test, The battery did not have but is near its end of life. a sufficient charge to do The battery is OK for mild an accurate test. Charge conditions, but may not the battery and then test start a vehicle in hot or cold the battery.
  • Page 31 INDIVIDUAL TESTS (STARTER TEST W/O PROBE) From home Start the Connect as screen, touch shown. Engine Starter Test. Press the Start The BCT-460NAV Leave box key to begin the will monitor the “unchecked” test. The unit starter current regaurding use of will take some...
  • Page 32 INDIVIDUAL TESTS (STARTER TEST W/O PROBE) Good Starter. Failed Starter...
  • Page 33 From home page Connect as touch Starter shown. Test. Be sure check Turn the key to box is “checked” the run position. then touch ok. Wait for the ECU to power up. The BCT-460NAV Start the ask if the vehicle Engine cranks.
  • Page 34 INDIVIDUAL TEST (Starter Test) No Crank Situation This test will determine The BCT-460NAV will whether the problem is show the user with the starter. how to connect large red clamp to starter positive. Connect large black clamp to starter ground.
  • Page 35 INDIVIDUAL TEST (Alternator Test) From the home The BCT-460NAV screen, touch will make some Atlernator Test. preliminary measurements to prepare for the alternator test. Connect as shown. Toucn Enter, then Start the Engine Enter the rated alternator output. Press START to...
  • Page 36 OK the the unit skips this remind the user to screen and proceeds to the turn them off. governor speed portion of the test. The BCT-460NAV will instruct the user to rev the engine to governor speed and hold it there.
  • Page 37 INDIVIDUAL TEST (Alternator Test) The results of the test will be displayed. Any failure will be highlighted in red. If the alternator fails due to high voltage regulation and it has remote sense the BCT- 460NAV will instruct the user to disconnect the remote sense wire and repeat the governor speed test.

  • Page 38: Starter Cable Test

    VOLTAGE DROP TEST (Starter Cable Test) The voltage drop test allows you to measure the voltage drop across both the positive and negative cables running from the battery to the starter and alternator or any other device within your vehicle. This test can be used to deter- mine if the cables or connections are the cause of any problems.

  • Page 39: Voltage Drop Tests

    VOLTAGE DROP TEST (Charging Cable Test) Select individual tests, then To set the test select the V DROP Test from current, press the Test current box the main menu. and a numeric keypad will appear. Enter in the alternator output for the vehicle you are testing.

  • Page 40: Generic Cable Test

    VOLTAGE DROP TEST (Generic Cable Test) Select individual tests, then To set the test current, select the V DROP Test press the Test current box from the main menu. and a numeric keypad will appear. Enter in the test current for the circuit you are testing.

  • Page 41: Magnetic Circuit

    NOTE: If a total system voltage drop greater than 500mV is measured, the BCT-460NAV will show a failed voltage drop test. MAGNETIC CIRCUIT TEST The Magnetic switch circuit supplies a path for current to the coils of the starter solenoid with minimum voltage drop.

  • Page 42: Voltmeter

    USING THE OPTIONAL CURRENT PROBE The Current Probe is optional. This section explains the proper use of the Current Probe, but is not required to run any of the tests. It only provides assured accuracy for those wanting these results. When the probes is not clamped around a cable push and turn to Zero the current probe.

  • Page 43: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM SOLUTION BCT-460NAV Does Not Read This is most commonly due to the LM (load module) not powered on, or a loss of BlueTooth Battery Temperature connection between the CM (control module/Tablet) and LM. 1) Make sure the LM is powered on & charged. Observe the LED indicator. If the indicator is not lit, push and release the LM button to “wake up”...
  • Page 44 AC-31 Group 31 Battery Adapters AC-90 Charging Station AC-94 20’ External Voltage Leads AC-95 45’ External Voltage Leads (These were not originally included with the BCT-460NAV, but are available if long voltage drop leads are needed). AC-98 Starter Adapters AC-102 Alternator Adapters...

  • Page 45: Warranty

    LIMITED WARRANTY 12 MONTHS FROM DATE OF PURCHASE The manufacturer warrants to the consumer that this product will be free from defects in material or workmanship for a period of twelve (12) months from the date of original purchase. (90 days for cables and clamps.

  • Page 46: Contact Information

    Auto Meter Products Inc. � �� � � ��� �� ��� 350 West Center Street Pleasant Grove, Utah 84062 Auto Meter Products Inc. Service (801) 785-0051 ext. 223 413 West Elm Street Toll Free (866) 883-TEST (8378) Sycamore, IL 60178 Fax (801)785-8699 www.autometertest.com...

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