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Auto Meter's Digital Pulse Load. The BVA-230OZR is user friendly. It tells you what to do. Detailed test results are provided and displayed after each test or can be reviewed and/or printed.
Setup ----------------------------------------------------- 21 Contact Information----------------------------------- 24 Note: The BVA-230OZR checks and load tests 6 volt and 12 volt Batteries and tests the starting and charging systems on 12 volt and 24 volt systems. The following examples illustrated are for a 12 volt system. The BVA-230OZR automatically identifies the appropriate voltage and displays the menu selection and instructions needed for that system.
Do not attempt to Load Test or charge a battery under 20 degrees. Allow the battery to bad diodes in the alternator warm to room temperature before testing or charging. Warning! Never attach the BVA-230OZR to a battery that is connected to any other tester or charging unit. Damage may result. SETUP...
In addition, the battery MUST have sufficient charge Point the BVA-230OZR IR Transmitter in the direction of the IR Receiver. for testing. Carefully perform the following steps Press (Print). You should be within 15 ft. of the IR Receiver. Wait for the before attempting any electrical diagnosis.
Scroll down to about. Print Key: SETUP Press Y to select. Point the BVA-230OZR infrared print light >ABOUT towards the IR Print Receiver and press the print key. Continue to point the print light towards the IR Print Receiver until printing is completed.
MAINTENANCE ALTERNATOR TEST cont. IMPORTANT: CHECK OFTEN FOR LOOSE JAWS OR DAMAGED INTERNAL PLASTIC Both jaws of each clamp SHOULDER INSULATORS must firmly engage the High Regulation will damage #43 12V ALTER. the system. High Regulation is battery terminal. The VOLT REG FAILED likely due to a faulty alternator...
BATTERY REPLACEMENT DIODES PASSED output. When the LCD indicates a low internal battery, the BVA-230OZR will shut OUTPUT PASSED down and not operate until the 9 volt battery is replaced. Remove rubber insulator boot, then remove the back cover and replace the battery.
There are a few points to consider in testing a starting system on a diesel engine. Connect Red Clamp to The BVA-230OZR is designed to recognize any significant amount of draw; this Positive (+) includes glow plugs in small diesel engines. In heavy-duty applications consider Terminal computer and accessory draw.
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- FAILED - USE +/- 12.56V 'Y' TO CONTINUE 'Y' TO CONTINUE If battery in vehicle was selected the BVA-230OZR will automatically BATTERY BRAND? Use the (+ Up) or (-Down) key to PREPARING FOR proceed to the alternator test, once move the cursor.
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TESTING BATTERY Bar at the bottom of the screen will PLEASE WAIT... show the tests progress. S#22010 T#32 Wait for test results. The BVA-230OZR serial number and test number are displayed to help reference the test to the print out.
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'Y' TO CONTINUE If battery in vehicle was selected Press (Y) and tester prepares the BVA-230OZR will automatically PREPARING FOR for the starter test. Bar at proceed to the starter test. Once the bottom of the screen will...
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