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Battery In-Vehicle or Out-Of-Vehicle
Press UP/DOWN key to select the battery location,
in vehicle or out of vehicle, then press ENTER key to
confirm. Battery in vehicle means battery is connected
with vehicle alternator or vehicle electrical appliance.
Battery in vehicle:
Battery is sitting in the battery compartment
of the vehicle and is properly connected
to the vehicle power system.
Battery test in vehicle:
When surface charge is detected by the tester, it
prompts "SURFACE CHARGE, TURN LIGHTS ON"
Turn lights on as prompted to eliminate
battery surface charge.
Once the tester detects the surface charge has been
eliminated, turn lights off as prompted, then press
ENTER key. The tester will return to automatic test.
OUT-OF-VEHICLE: User may remove the
battery from the vehicle to maintain.
Select Battery Type:
After selecting the battery charge status, tester
will prompt to select battery type, i.e.
Standard Flooded, AGM Flat Plate (Most
commonly used in automotive), AGM Spiral
(Sometimes used in automotive), VRLA/ Gel, EFB
battery. Press UP/DOWN key to select battery
type, then press ENTER key to confirm.
Starting/Cranking Test
Start the engine as prompted, tester will automatically complete the cranking test and display the result.
The tester analyzes the ripple voltages when staring the engine to determine
the conditions of the starting system of the vehicle.
PASS: When battery voltage is greater than 9.6V the battery is in
good condition and can support the starting system.
FAIL: When battery voltage is below 9.6V the battery needs attention such as recharge
or possibly needs replaced to be able to support the starting system.
Item 58759
For technical questions, please call 1-888-866-5797.
Battery Rating:
CCA/SAE (Commonly used in automotive),
AH (Amp-Hour, commonly used in Deep Cycle
battery and Standard type battery), CA (Crank
Amps, commonly used in automotive), MCA
(Marine Crank Amp, commonly used in boats).
Press ENTER key. It takes around 8 seconds
to display the battery test result.
Battery test result includes 5 results as follows:
1. Good Battery: Battery has no
issues and is okay to use.
2. Good, Recharge: Battery is in good health,
State of Charge is low, recharge before using.
3. Replace: Battery is near or has already
reached end of life, replace battery.
4. Bad Cell, Replace: Battery interior damaged,
bad cell or short circuit, replace battery.
5. Charge, Retest: Battery is unstable, recharge/test
it. If same test result appears after recharge and
retest, the battery is damaged, replace the battery.
Note: To exit after testing, press ESC
key to Exit to the Main menu.
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