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The Value+ Automotive Battery Tester (the Tester) is designed for a stationary battery system. It can automatically identify 12V and 24V battery. The Tester is designed to help user understanding the overall state of the battery health, state of charge and discharge.
Table of Content Read Before Use – Safety Information ....... Symbols ..............The Tester ..............Tester Strurcture ..............3 Display ....................4 Push Buttons ..................5 Operating the Meter ............ A. Test Battery Internal Resistance ............ 6 B. Test Battery Internal Resistance ............ 8 C.
Read Before Use – Safety Information Warning To prevent possible electrical shock, fire, personal injury and ensure safety operation and service of the Tester, please follow these guidelines: • Read the instruction before use and follow all safety instructions. • Use the Tester only as specified in the instruction card; otherwise, the Tester's safety features may not protect you.
terminal and earth ground. • Use the correct terminals, function, and range for measurements. • Do not use clips if they are damaged. Examine the clips for damaged insulation, exposed metal, or if the wear indicator shows. Check clip continuity. •...
The Tester Tester Structure 1) Process Indicators 5) Battery Clips 2) Display 6) Temperature Probe Input Jack (AB70B only) 3) Push Button 7) USB Power Socket 4) Holster 8) LED Flashlight Page 3...
Display STARTIN G DIS CHARGE TYPE SOC SOH > DUTY PERFECT GOOD REPLACE 1) Battery Type 2) Battery Standard 3) Analogue Bargraph 4) Testing Result 5) Steps Numbers / State of Charge / Battery Life 6) Battery Conditions Page 4...
Setting the discharging Press once to increase 5A, press & Resistance current of Step 3 (P3) hold to increase the value rapidly Select the test results Press to switch to display between: showing on display after - internal resistance & state of internal resistance test charge;...
Operating the Tester Warning To avoid electric shock, fire or personal injury: • Connect the common clip before the live clip and remove the live clip before the common clip. • Always disconnect the connections between the clips and the testing objects under test and remove clips away from the input terminals of the Tester after measurement.
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11) P3 will show on the state of charge area; 12) P r e s s to set the maximum discharge value of the battery being test (Press and hold the button to change the value rapidly; 13) Press to confirm; 14) P4 will appear. The Testing Result area will also display the progress (from 9 to 1).
Capacity (AH) CCA Value (A) Capacity (AH) CCA Value (A) Table A1 Note : If the battery parameters cannot be found, please refer to table A1 to set the discharge current. B. Test Charging System Warning • Make sure the car brake is not released during test.
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3) The Tester will automatically switch on; 4) Press to select this function; 5) Press to start the test. The testing period is 90s. Within this period, increase CHARGE TYPE the engine speed to 2500-3000rpm; > 6) After the test is completed, the test result (Charging Voltage and state of charge) PERFECT will be shown on the display.
C. Maximum Load Test Warning • Make sure the car brake is not released during test. • Never stand in front of the car during test. • Keep the transmission in idle position. Never shift to D or R positions. This test is target on the battery power during maximum load.
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This test is target on checking whether the battery in car can provide enougy energy for starting. 1) Turn off the engine before test. Turn the key to off position (if any); STARTING 2) Connect the red and black clips to the TYPE battery;...
7) The measured temperature will be shown on the display. Users can calibrate the functions by following procedures: • Press together to enter the temperature calibration mode. • Press to adjust the value. • After calibration is completed, press together again to save the changes. Page 12...
Maintenance Power The Tester is powered by the battery being test. It is no need to power by external power source. Only when measuring temperature and no battery is connected, external battery will be needed. Please connect to a type-C USB power source. Cleaning Caution To avoid damaging the equipment, NEVER submerge them in...