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DIGITAL BATTERY TESTER MANUAL OWNER’S MANUAL Read Entire Manual Before Using This Product Battery/Charging/Starting System Analyser / Printer BT400...
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2. To reduce risk of battery explosion, follow these instructions and those published by the battery manufacturer and manufacturer of any equipment you intend to use in the vicinity of the battery. Observe cautionary markings on these items. 3. DO NOT expose the tester to rain or snow. BT400...
Do not overfill. 5. If necessary to remove battery from vehicle to test, always remove ground terminal from battery first. Make sure all accessories in the vehicle are off to ensure you do not cause any arcing. BT400...
XX.XX V SYSTEM TEST Press «ENTER» to do system test. XX.XX V IN-VEHICLE TEST Press «ENTER» to do In-vehicle test. XX.XX V LANGUAGE SELECT Press «ENTER» to change language. Press «ENTER» to start adjusting brightness BRIGHTNESS of the screen. BT400...
3. Press the / key to select the battery type: BATTERY TYPE: AGM FLAT PLATE 4. Press «ENTER» to confirm choice. ENTER 5. Press the / key to select the battery rating: CCA/SAE, EN, JIS, DIN, IEC, & CA/MCA. SELECT RATING: CCA/SAE BT400...
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<<ENTER>> for 2 seconds. SURFACE CHARGE NOTICE: The battery will hold a surface charge if the engine has been running or after the battery has been charged. The tester may prompt you to remove the surface charge. BT400...
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Press «ENTER» to confirm choice. IS BATTERY CHARGED? YES/NO 12. When the test is completed, the display shows the actual volts and the actual CCA and internal resistance. {Press the / key to read: SOH (STATE OF HEALTH) and SOC (STATE OF CHARGE)}. BT400...
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CCA/SAE xx.xx mΩ xx.xx mΩ BAD & REPLACE BAD CELL & REPLACE *The battery will not hold a charge. *The battery has at least one cell short It should be replaced immediately. circuit. It should be replaced immediately. BT400...
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14. SOC & SOH Display: Press directional keys to see SOC & SOH: GOOD & PASS GOOD & PASS SOC: xx.xx V SOH: xxxx CCA/SAE 15. Press «ENTER» return to MAIN MENU or remove the test clamps from the battery posts after completion of testing batteries to end test. ENTER BT400...
CRANKING VOLTS NOT DETECTED CRANKING VOLTS The cranking voltage is not detected. NOT DETECTED 4. Press «ENTER» to begin charging system test. PRESS ENTER FOR CHARGING TEST MAKE SURE ALL LOADS ARE OFF 10 | BT400...
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Check the connections from the alternator to the battery. If the connection is loose or heavily corroded, clean or replace the cable and retest. If the belts and connections are in good condition, replace the alternator. BT400 | 11...
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Check to ensure the alternator mounting is sturdy and that the belts are in good shape and functioning properly. If the mounting and belts are good, replace the alternator. 12 | BT400...
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If the belts and connections are in good working condition, replace the alternator. CHARGING SYSTEM NORMAL WHEN TEST ALT. LOAD VOLTS WITH ACCESSORY LOADS xx.xx V NORMAL The system is showing normal output from the alternator. No problem detected. BT400 | 13...
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(particularly in deep cycle applications). is non-spillable, and therefore can be operated in virtually any position. However, ● upside-down installation is not recommended. Connections must be retorqued and the batteries should be cleaned periodically. ● 14 | BT400...
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WHAT IS STATE OF HEALTH? It means how much battery capacity is left (%) comparing with the marked original battery capacity. WHAT IS STATE OF CHARGE? It means how many percent of the battery is actually charged. BT400 | 15...
Tridon Australia will bear costs associated with claiming legitimate warranties. Proof of expenses incurred must be submitted to Tridon Australia Pty Ltd. 16 | BT400...
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