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BCT-460DTNA
Operator's Manual
Hand Held-Accuracy with a Pulsed 120 Amp Load Heavy Duty
The BCT-460DTNA 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-460DTNA Operator's Manual Hand Held-Accuracy with a Pulsed 120 Amp Load Heavy Duty The BCT-460DTNA 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 Digital Pulse Load. The BCT-460DTNA is user friendly. It guides you through the test and tells you what to do next. Caution: The BCT-460DTNA 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...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Warranty ....................32 Contact Information ................33 Note: The BCT-460DTNA performs a complete electrical system test (PowerNet Test) that checks the Battery Pack state of charge, starter cable voltage drop, starter test, alternator cable voltage drop, and alternator test. A complete...

  • Page 4: Specifications

    20 degrees. Allow the battery to warm to room temperature before testing or charging. Warning! Never attach the BCT-460DTNA to a battery that is connected to any other tester or charging unit. Damage may result. CAUSE OF BATTERY FAILURE Incorrect Application: Wrong size battery may have inadequate cold cranking rating for original vehicle specifications.
  • Page 5 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-460DTNA 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 your vehicle. The BCT-460DTNA control module and load module come paired from the factory.
  • Page 7 BCT-460DTNA I/O Items USB Type A - This port is used to connect USB memory temperature of the battery you are testing. Charging / Port: When the unit is not being used it should sticks for saving test data.
  • Page 8 The Test Results gives user the screen shows a list of information about the the test that have been applications version done and allows the and how to contact user to view all the Auto Meter. details of the test.

  • Page 9: Set Up

    SET UP OPTION MENU DETAILS 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

    TESTER CONFIGURATION 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. 2. Tester must be disconnected from all charging sources. 3. Plug USB flash drive into connector on the right side of tester. 4. Wait a few seconds for the USB flash drive to be detected.

  • Page 12: Hook Up

    HOOK UP Connect Black Clamp to Connect Red Clamp to Negative (-) Terminal Positive (+) Terminal CONNECTION ERRORS If the clamps are reversed the Reversed Connection warning will be displayed on the Control Module with an audible beeping. If one or both of the clamps are not in complete contact (both of each clamp jaws) A "Check Connections"...
  • Page 13 POWERNET (BATTERY PACK TEST) Main Menu screen. Click on the DTNA PowerNet button to start the DTNA PowerNet Test. These two screens allow user to check off customers complaints. The buttons on these screens allow the user to move back and forth The user will between them.

  • Page 14: Battery Pack Test

    This unit will show the user how to connect up to the Battery Pack. The BCT-460DTNA will do the starter pack test first and then the auxiliary pack. Next Page...
  • Page 15 POWERNET (BATTERY PACK TEST) The user will be asked how many The user can enter batteries are the rating of a in the pack. single battery in the pack. He can also choose the type of rating the battery has. The user can enter the type of battery in...

  • Page 16: Individual Battery Test

    If the starter passed but an alternator repair was needed, then the unit will proceed to the alternator test. NOTE: The BCT-460DTNA will do the starter pack test first and then the auxiliary pack. Next Page...
  • Page 17 The larger red clamp goes on the positive The BCT-460DTNA will (+) starter post. conduct a starter cable Larger black clamp voltage drop test. goes on the negative (-) starter ground.
  • Page 18 POWERNET (STARTER CABLE VOLTAGE DROP TEST) If the voltage drop is high , the user will be instructed to repair the cable on the first pass. After the repair is made the user will need to repeat the Voltage Drop Test. On the 2nd or later tries the user is given the option to...
  • Page 19 Wait for the ECU back to the to determine the to power up. starting battery starting RPM. If it pack test. does not then the BCT-460DTNA will ask the user to repeat the test.
  • Page 20 Place the small red clamp to the Battery Pack (+) and the small black clamp to the Battery Pack (-). The BCT-460DTNA will need the user to enter the rated output of the alternator. The tester will allow the test to start...
  • Page 21 POWERNET (ALTERNATOR TEST) Select alternator Start the Engine type and enter rated current. Press start to begin test. The BCT-460DTNA will instruct the user Turn key to run to hold the engine position. Wait for RPM at 1000 and ECU to power up.
  • Page 22 POWERNET (ALTERNATOR TEST) The BCT-460DTNA will instruct the user to rev the engine to governor speed and hold it there. If the alternator fails due to high voltage regulation and it While the engine is has remote sense the BCT-...
  • Page 23 Select Individual Tests back to the Battery Test screen. The from the main menu. Then battery types the BCT-460DTNA select battery test. can test are Starting Standard and Starting AGM. When the Measure Battery Temp The following screen will appear area is pressed.
  • Page 24 INDIVIDUAL TESTS (BATTERY TEST) These screens show the results the BCT-460DTNA will return after a battery test. The information shown is test number, measured capacity, rated capacity, the state of health and the battery’s initial voltage. All tests are saved internally in the BCT-460DTNA.

  • Page 25: Battery Pack Test

    INDIVIDUAL TESTS (BATTERY TEST) The battery did not have The battery did not pass the a sufficient charge to do loaded portion of the test. The an accurate test. Charge battery should be replaced the battery and then test immediately the battery.
  • Page 26 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 determine if the cables or connections are the cause of any problems.
  • Page 27 VOLTAGE DROP TEST (Charging Cable Test) Select individual tests from To set the test current, press the main menu. Test current box and a numeric Select the V DROP Test from keypad will appear. Enter in the the individual test menu. alternator output for the vehicle you are testing.
  • Page 28 VOLTAGE DROP TEST (Generic Cable Test) To set the test current, press the Select individual tests from the Test current box and a numeric main menu. keypad will appear. Enter in the Select the V DROP Test from test current for the circuit you are the individual test menu.
  • Page 29 The cable that is bad can be greater than 600mV is determined by looking at the Pos and Neg measured, the BCT-460DTNA drop results. In this screen the positive cable will show a failed voltage drop test.
  • Page 30 VOLTMETER AND 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 connected push and turn to Zero the current probe.

  • Page 31: Troubleshooting

    Red, then turn Green • On the Control module hold the power button on for at least 5 seconds to turn it back on. • When the Auto Meter application loads, the Modules should now automatically connect. Does not read temperature The condition where the tester is unable to read temperature is most often caused by a bad Bluetooth connection.

  • Page 32: 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 33 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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