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- Page 1 MBT1015 rev-C User’s Manual Versio18.08 ___________________________________________________________________________________ Version18.08...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
MBT1015 rev-C User’s Manual Version 18.08 Table of Contents 1.0 Introduction------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 1.1 MBT1015 rev-C (Battery Electrical System Analyser) ------------------------------------------------------ 3 1.2 Specifications--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------4 2.0 Safety Measures------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 2.1 Safety Precautions--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------5 Other Precautions---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------6 3.0 Working with Batteries-------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4.0 The Battery Electrical System Analyser------------------------------------------------------- 4.1 MBT1015 rev-C ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 9... -
Page 3: Introduction
User’s Manual Versio18.08 ___________________________________________________________________________________ 1.0 Introduction 1.1 MBT1015 rev-C (Battery Electrical System Analyser): The utilization of the latest advanced technologies in battery testing had enabled this Analyser to test batteries in any conditions. Testing procedures are made simple with quick, easy and repeatable results. Test Results can be printed directly on its’ built in printer. -
Page 4: Specifications
MBT1015 rev-C User’s Manual Version 18.08 It also measured the diode ripple voltage during the test with results and recommendations displayed after each test. This test will determine whether the alternator is performing its job properly. 4. Grounding Test: Same as battery test, this test is also meant for 12V batteries only. -
Page 5: Safety Measures
MBT1015 rev-C User’s Manual Versio18.08 ___________________________________________________________________________________ 2.0 Safety Measures: For safety reasons, read this manual thoroughly before operating the Tool. Always refer to and follow the safety instructions and testing procedures provided by the car or equipment manufacturer. The safety messages presented below and throughout this user’s manual are reminders to the operator to exercise extreme care... -
Page 6: Other Precautions
MBT1015 rev-C User’s Manual Version 18.08 Never lay tools on vehicle battery. You may short the terminals together causing harm to yourself, the tools or the battery. Engine parts become very hot when engine is running. To prevent severe burns, avoid contact with hot engine parts. -
Page 7: Working With Batteries
MBT1015 rev-C User’s Manual Versio18.08 ___________________________________________________________________________________ Do not attach the analyser clips directly onto the steel bolt that tightened to the battery terminal posts; this may give inaccurate readings or inconsistent results. (Note: This also applies to all other battery testing methods.) ... - Page 8 MBT1015 rev-C User’s Manual Version 18.08 Unfiltered [pulsating DC] electricity can damage expensive electronic components, e.g., emissions computer, radio, charging system, etc. Turn off all electrical switches and components; turn off the ignition before disconnecting the battery. For non-sealed batteries, check the electrolyte level. Make sure it is covering the plates, and it is not frozen before starting to recharge (especially during winters).
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Page 9: The Battery Electrical System Analyser
MBT1015 rev-C User’s Manual Versio18.08 ___________________________________________________________________________________ 4.0 The Battery Electrical System Analyser 4.1 MBT1015 rev-C Printer Printer Fault indicator LED Red Clamp to Printer battery positive power LED (+) post. LCD Display Screen Black Clamp to Keypad battery negative (-) post. -
Page 10: Functions Of Individual Key
10 - MBT1015 rev-C User’s Manual Version 18.08 4.3 Functions of Individual key: Use this key to scroll up to the next item OR when it is in the keying-in Battery Ratings values mode, press this key once will increase the value by step of 5 units. -
Page 11: Initial Setup
11 - MBT1015 rev-C User’s Manual Versio18.08 ___________________________________________________________________________________ 5.0 Initial Setup 5.1 Paper installation Open the printer cover by pushing it upwards from the middle. Place the thermo paper roll into the slot with the paper edge facing up (Fig. 3a). Make sure the paper is about 20mm (0.8 in.) out when the printer cover is closed (Fig. -
Page 12: Lcd Brightness
12 - MBT1015 rev-C User’s Manual Version 18.08 5.3 LCD Brightness While you are in the [Setup Menu] display, select [LCD Brightness] from the menu (Fig. 6). Once entered, the display will show as in (Fig. 7). To increase the contrast press key and the bar graph will move forward. -
Page 13: Key In Company Name And Contacts
13 - MBT1015 rev-C User’s Manual Versio18.08 ___________________________________________________________________________________ Press key to change the date and then press to skip to the next. Do this for the rest like month, year and the time. When the setting is done, press key to save. - Page 14 14 - MBT1015 rev-C User’s Manual Version 18.08 5.7 Switch ON / OFF Key Sound beep Whenever a key is press, there is a corresponding beep sound which can be heard as to indicate that a key has been pressed. This sound can be switched ON or OFF by doing the following: 1.
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Page 15: Erase Memory
15 - MBT1015 rev-C User’s Manual Versio18.08 ___________________________________________________________________________________ This is to indicate that it cannot test on 24V battery. In this case, if the truck consists of two 12V batteries then test them individually (one at a time) Fig. 13 below. - Page 16 16 - MBT1015 rev-C User’s Manual Version 18.08 The car engine and all other accessory loads must be OFF during test in order to have accurate results. When attaching the analyser clips, make sure that the battery posts were not oxidized or badly corroded. Clean them first before clamping to it. Do not clamp onto the steel bolts directly which may give inaccurate and inconsistent results.
- Page 17 17 - MBT1015 rev-C User’s Manual Versio18.08 ___________________________________________________________________________________ New Test This function will allow you to key in the particulars (e.g. license plate numbers, names, etc) that you need before commencing the test. The particulars will be included in the test results when printed out from its printer.
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Page 18: Begin Battery Test (Automotive)
18 - MBT1015 rev-C User’s Manual Version 18.08 6.1 Begin Battery Test 1. After you have made your choice, selecting “New Test” will proceed to the display below: (Fig. 20) Vehicle Details: Bar code: Particulars: Fig.20 [Enter] to proceed 3. Here it lets you to key in the particulars (e.g. license plate number, etc.) that... - Page 19 19 - MBT1015 rev-C User’s Manual Versio18.08 ___________________________________________________________________________________ Selecting Car will allow you to test car Batteries (up to 2000A) whereas will only test Motorcycle Batteries (up to 600A) only. Here if you have selected test Car, then there is an option to select Battery or other system test.
- Page 20 20 - MBT1015 rev-C User’s Manual Version 18.08 8. If the surface charge is too great for the analyser to handle, it will prompt you with the instructions as shown: (Fig. 25) below and the beeper will sound continuously. Battery surface...
- Page 21 21 - MBT1015 rev-C User’s Manual Versio18.08 ___________________________________________________________________________________ 11. Before selecting the ratings ‘CCA, SAE, EN, IEC, DIN, CA and JIS #’ from the menu, check the battery specification value. This value can be checked on the battery labels as some of the examples shown below: If it is selected under JIS # (Japanese Industrial Standard) then the display will prompt you as shown (Fig.28) below.
- Page 22 22 - MBT1015 rev-C User’s Manual Version 18.08 Refer to the battery model (example: 80D26L or NX110-5L) on the Cold Cranking Amps (CCA) Table list which is supplied separately. (See example Fig. 29 below.) Figure 29 Press key and the display will show: (Fig.30) below:...
- Page 23 23 - MBT1015 rev-C User’s Manual Versio18.08 ___________________________________________________________________________________ 13. To enter the value 630, press key will increase the original value of 100 (Fig.29) by step of 100 units to 600. Likewise use key to increase the last two digits (00) to 30 by step of 5 units for each pressing. (See Fig. 31)
- Page 24 24 - MBT1015 rev-C User’s Manual Version 18.08 15. This Analyser will also takes the temperature of the battery into consideration when it has detected that the battery condition is marginal (below 75%) and it will prompt you with the display as shown ( Fig. 34) below: Select: ...
- Page 25 25 - MBT1015 rev-C User’s Manual Versio18.08 ___________________________________________________________________________________ 3. Measured: 565 CCA It means that the battery tested has a capacity of 565 CCA power available. CCA ratings has been used here, therefore the tested result is in CCA and if other rating (DIN, SAE, JIS, IEC, CA, or EN) were selected, it will base on the respective rating to calculate and show the results in that selected rating.
- Page 26 26 - MBT1015 rev-C User’s Manual Version 18.08 Thus, the CCA test shows the minimum power requirement for the battery as rated, which means a battery rated at 400 CCA must measure 7.2 volts or above for 30 seconds when a load of 400 amps is applied at 0°F/ -18°C.
- Page 27 27 - MBT1015 rev-C User’s Manual Versio18.08 ___________________________________________________________________________________ DIN (Deutsches Industrie Normen) Standard. Basing on DIN , the rating requires that at 0 F (-18 C), the 12V battery is able to deliver the number of amperes while maintaining a voltage of at least of 9.0 Volts for 30 seconds and 8.0 Volts for 150 seconds during cranking.
- Page 28 28 - MBT1015 rev-C User’s Manual Version 18.08 Press key to continue and the display will show: (Fig.39) Select Rating Unknown Fig.39 Check the battery ratings and enter it as described in steps 11 to 13 (page 19~20) and the results will show as an example below: (Fig. 40)
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Page 29: Battery Test
29 - MBT1015 rev-C User’s Manual Versio18.08 ___________________________________________________________________________________ 7.1 Battery Test Same as the previous battery test operations except that you do not require to key in any particulars as it will update the results with the current ones. 7.2 Starter Test 1. - Page 30 30 - MBT1015 rev-C User’s Manual Version 18.08 4. Switch the ignition key to ON and start cranking the engine until it starts. Immediately after that press key and the results will show as follows (Fig. 44): Result: OK Battery: 12.45V...
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Page 31: Alternator Test
31 - MBT1015 rev-C User’s Manual Versio18.08 ___________________________________________________________________________________ 6. Pressing the key at any moment will exit and return back to the menu screen. (Fig.42) 7.3 Alternator Test This test is to check the MAX and MIN charging voltages output of the alternator at 3000 RPM without load and 2000 RPM with all loads ON. - Page 32 32 - MBT1015 rev-C User’s Manual Version 18.08 Start the engine and then press key again and the screen will prompt you as shown below (Fig. 50). No Load Test Make sure all electrical loads are turn OFF. Rev the engine to 3,000 rpm.
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Page 33: Testing With Electrical Load At 2,000 Rpm
33 - MBT1015 rev-C User’s Manual Versio18.08 ___________________________________________________________________________________ 4. Press key will show the results of the test (Fig.52): Results: Good At 3,000 rpm, No load Test: Fig.52 Average Charging Volts: 14.2V [Enter] to Load Test. 5. If either minimum or maximum charging volts are not within the voltage range limits then it will display one of the screen as below (Fig.49 &... - Page 34 34 - MBT1015 rev-C User’s Manual Version 18.08 7. Continue from the previous test (either Fig. 50, 51 or 52); proceed to the next step by pressing key will enter to the display as follows. (Fig.51) Loading Test Switch ON all electrical loads.
- Page 35 35 - MBT1015 rev-C User’s Manual Versio18.08 ___________________________________________________________________________________ With the captured readings, analysis can done by referring to the limits as indicated that MAX voltage should exceed 13.5V (max. voltage at 2,000 RPM) and MIN voltage should be more than 12.5V (min voltage during idling speed).
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Page 36: Diode Ripple Test
36 - MBT1015 rev-C User’s Manual Version 18.08 12. Continue from the previous test (either Fig. 55, 56 or 57); proceed to the next step by pressing key will enter to the display as follows. (Fig.60) Diode Ripple Test Switch ON all electrical loads. -
Page 37: Grounding Test
37 - MBT1015 rev-C User’s Manual Versio18.08 ___________________________________________________________________________________ 16. Just press key if you need to printout the results. 17. To exit the program, pressing the key at any moment will exit and return back to the menu screen (Fig.48). - Page 38 38 - MBT1015 rev-C User’s Manual Version 18.08 After completion of the input, press key will proceed to the next display as shown in Fig. 66 below. Grounding Test Clip the Black clip to engine body or the car chassis and the Red clip to the battery Fig.66...
- Page 39 39 - MBT1015 rev-C User’s Manual Versio18.08 ___________________________________________________________________________________ 6. Once it has finished analysing, it will prompt you with an instruction (Fig. 69) stating that you have should unclamp the Black tester clip from the engine or chassis body and transfer to the battery negative [-] terminal within 15 seconds time limit if not the testing procedure has to be repeated again as the gathered data will be lost.
- Page 40 40 - MBT1015 rev-C User’s Manual Version 18.08 9. If the measured resistance reading is within limits, then it will display as follows (Fig.73) Results: OK 6.73 mOhm The grounding resistance of the engine or car chassis Fig.73 is within limit.
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Page 41: Stored Results
8.0 – Stored Results 8.1 Recalling and viewing previous Test Results To view the results of the last test, MBT1015 rev-C has to be connected to an external power source by either clamping its clips directly to a 12Volt car battery or connected to a PC via the USB port. - Page 42 42 - MBT1015 rev-C User’s Manual Version 18.08 1. Once power up, the wakeup screen will display as follows: Fig.76 2. It will run through a self-test and when completed it displays the Main Menu as shown: (Fig. 77) Select Menu ...
- Page 43 43 - MBT1015 rev-C User’s Manual Versio18.08 ___________________________________________________________________________________ 4. Press key will proceed to the display on a list of the recorded names (particulars that was keyed in earlier) for you to select as an example shown below (Fig.79). Select: 2/2 ...
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Page 44: Printing The Test Result From Stored Memory
44 - MBT1015 rev-C User’s Manual Version 18.08 Some examples of the Results are shown below are: (Fig. 80 & 81) Battery: Replace Result: High Drop Battery: 12.45V Rating: 500 CCA Min. Volts: 8.56V Measured: 129 CCA Volt Drop: High Volts: 12.85 V... -
Page 45: Pc Link
User’s Manual Versio18.08 ___________________________________________________________________________________ 10.0 PC Link MBT1015 rev-C is also designed to link with PC for data storage and printout through PC printer. To do so, the PC has to install the driver and the software provided in order to operate. - Page 46 46 - MBT1015 rev-C User’s Manual Version 18.08 As instructed, click [Next>] tab the program will continue to install the driver on the computer. Once it had finished, it will prompt you as shown below. Click [Finish] tab to complete the installation.
- Page 47 47 - MBT1015 rev-C User’s Manual Versio18.08 ___________________________________________________________________________________ Click “Install >” tab to continue the installation and the software will start to install. A few seconds later, the display will show as below that the installation has been completed and click “Finish” tab to exit.
- Page 48 MBT1015 rev-C User’s Manual Version 18.08 Step 6. Now link up MBT1015 rev-C with PC by the following procedures: 1. On the Main Menu page (Fig. 82) below, select [Stored Results] by pressing key to highlight it and then press key.
- Page 49 49 - MBT1015 rev-C User’s Manual Versio18.08 ___________________________________________________________________________________ 3. While on this display (Fig.81) click on [Get Data from Analyser] tab on the PC and the Test Result will appear. See example below. You can type in the particulars here and then...
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Page 50: Printing Results From Pc Printer
50 - MBT1015 rev-C User’s Manual Version 18.08 10.2 Printing Results from PC Printer: While on this page, if you wish to print out the results, make sure that your printer is connected to the computer. Click on [PRINT] tab and a text box will appear. -
Page 51: Warranty Information
51 - MBT1015 rev-C User’s Manual Versio18.08 ___________________________________________________________________________________ Disclaimer All information, illustrations, and specifications contained in this user manual are based on the latest information available at the time of printing. The right is reserved to make any changes at any time without obligation to notify any person or organization of such revisions or changes. -
Page 52: Limitations Of Warranty
52 - MBT1015 rev-C User’s Manual Version 18.08 This limited warranty covers only those defects that arises as a result of normal use and does not cover those that arises as a result of: Unauthorized modifications and repair. Improper operation or misuse.