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- Page 1 August 2020 167-000956EN-C DSS-5000 HD Battery Diagnostic Service System For testing 12- and 24-volt heavy-duty automotive, commercial batteries, and charging systems. Users Guide...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
DSS-5000 HD Contents Chapter 1: Introduction Chapter 4: Out Of Vehicle Test Personal Precautions Battery Test Results Symbols Conventions Chapter 5: RP129 Test Description Battery Pack Test Accessories Check Battery Pack Tester Components Battery Test Results Controller System Test Tester Pod Test Results-Summary Charging Dock Chapter 6: Cable Drop... - Page 3 DSS-5000 HD Chapter 11: Settings WiFi Adding A Network Deleting A Network Printer Settings Adding A WiFi Printer (Admin Only) Adding A Bluetooth Printer (Admin Only) Deleting A Printer (Admin Only) Email Add Address (Admin Only) Edit Address (Admin Only) Deleting An Address (Admin Only) Server Settings User Settings (Admin Only)
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Page 4: Chapter 1: Introduction
DSS-5000 HD Chapter 1: Introduction Chapter 1: Introduction Personal Precautions Accessories A033 Lead Post Adapter Set (4) Risk of explosive gases. Never smoke or allow a spark or flame in the vicinity of a battery. Batteries can produce a highly explosive mix of hydrogen gas and oxygen, even when the A401 battery is not in operation. -
Page 5: Tester Components
Chapter 1: Introduction DSS-5000 HD Tester Components Tester Pod Controller Carrying Handle: For carrying the Controller and Tester Pod (when attached). Accessory Connector: For connecting an optional acces- Controller Release Lever: Press to release the Controller sory (ex. -
Page 6: Test Preparation
DSS-5000 HD Chapter 1: Introduction Test Preparation Connecting to a Battery Inspecting the Battery Before starting the test visually inspect the battery for: Do not connect the tester to a voltage source Cracked, buckled, or leaking case. If you see any of these •... -
Page 7: Connecting An Accessory Cable
Chapter 1: Introduction DSS-5000 HD By design, most trucks with four batteries will have two Using the displayed keypad template, enter the new user paths for starting current directly to the starter motor to name and password. minimize voltage loss. Even though they are parallel, both Tap Next to continue. -
Page 8: Main Menu
Tap trash can icon ( ) to delete it. 11. The BMIS (Battery Management Information System) Account screen is displayed. Enter the Midtronics-supplied user- name and password. Tap Next to connect to the BMIS database. NOTE: BMIS is an additional add-on data man- agement subscription service. -
Page 9: Main Menu Icons
Chapter 1: Introduction DSS-5000 HD Main Menu Icons Support Icon Description Use the Support function to access built-in Self- For testing vehicles using a single 12V battery. Testing functions or to view a digitized version of Includes a full System Test option with or without the Instruction Manual. -
Page 10: Chapter 2: Single Battery Test
DSS-5000 HD Chapter 2: Single Battery Test Chapter 2: Single Battery Test The Edit Battery Information screen displays vehicle and Use In Vehicle Test to perform Battery Tests on in- battery information. vehicle single 12V batteries. A System Test with an optional Amp Clamp is also available. -
Page 11: Battery Test Results
Chapter 2: Single Battery Test DSS-5000 HD Battery Test Results System Test The test results are displayed on the Controller screen. If available, connect the optional Amp Clamp to the Tester Pod and hold the clamp away from any cables with the jaws closed. -
Page 12: Test Results-Summary
DSS-5000 HD Chapter 2: Single Battery Test Test Results-Summary Alternator Test Results A Test Results - Summary screen is displayed following a > System Test. Tap to view detailed test results for each part of the test. Starter Test Results NOTE: See Appendix A for possible test result descriptions. -
Page 13: Chapter 3: Multi-Battery Test
Chapter 3: Multi-Battery Test DSS-5000 HD Chapter 3: Multi-Battery Test The displayed digit counter will count up the alphanumeric Use Multi-Battery Test to assess battery pack State characters as they are being entered on the keypad. Of Health and deliverable current potential. If the analyzer determines the pack has a low State Of Use Manual Entry if the battery being tested is not listed. -
Page 14: Battery Test Results
DSS-5000 HD Chapter 3: Multi-Battery Test Battery Test Results After the last battery in the pack has been tested, the re- sults of the individual battery tests are displayed. The test results are displayed on the Controller screen. Tap the individual battery icons to view the specific result NOTE: See Appendix A for possible test result de- for each battery. -
Page 15: Test Results-Summary
Chapter 3: Multi-Battery Test DSS-5000 HD Alternator Test Results When prompted Idle the engine. 10. Turn on the high beam headlights and ventilation blower motor. 11. When prompted, rev the engine to between 1000 to 1250 rpm and hold it there while the analyzer tests the alterna- tor output again. -
Page 16: Chapter 4: Out Of Vehicle Test
DSS-5000 HD Chapter 4: Out Of Vehicle Test Chapter 4: Out Of Vehicle Test Battery Test Results Use Out Of Vehicle Test to test and verify the The test results are displayed on the Controller screen. condition of customer batteries that are out-of- vehicle for possible return and/or warranty claim. -
Page 17: Chapter 5: Rp129 Test
Chapter 5: RP129 Test DSS-5000 HD Chapter 5: RP129 Test The displayed digit counter will count up the alphanumeric Tests each individual battery in a battery pack characters as they are being entered on the keypad. and cable drop voltage. Amperage between the alternator, starter and battery pack during a Use Manual Entry if the battery being tested is not listed. -
Page 18: Check Battery Pack
DSS-5000 HD Chapter 5: RP129 Test Repeat the testing process until all batteries in the pack Repeat the process for each battery in the pack. As each battery is tested, the numbered icons on the Tablet Con- have been tested. troller will display white and display a checkmark. -
Page 19: System Test
Chapter 5: RP129 Test DSS-5000 HD Connect the positive (+) main clamp from the Tester Pod Tap Next. to the alternator output stud (B+) and the negative (–) When prompted Idle the engine. clamp to the alternator ground. Turn on the high beam headlights and ventilation blower Connect the positive (+) DMM clamp from the Tester Pod motor. - Page 20 DSS-5000 HD Chapter 5: RP129 Test Starter Test Results Alternator Test Results NOTE: See Appendix A for possible test result descriptions. To send the test results to a configured printer or via email tap Send Results. To return to the Home Screen, tap Done or to return to the Main Menu.
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Page 21: Chapter 6: Cable Drop
Chapter 6: Cable Drop DSS-5000 HD Chapter 6: Cable Drop Edit the vehicle information. Use Cable Drop test to determine if there are worn cables or bad connections between the battery and the alternator or starter. Cable Drop At any time during the test tap to return to the previous screen Worn cables and bad connections create resistance, causing a voltage drop across the circuit. -
Page 22: Chapter 7: 24 Volt Test
DSS-5000 HD Chapter 7: 24 Volt Test Chapter 7: 24 Volt Test The Edit Battery Information screen displays vehicle and Use 24 Volt Test to assess battery pack State battery information based on the VIN. Of Health and deliverable current potential in applications using two 12 volt batteries connected If the displayed information is correct, tap Continue to 24V Test... -
Page 23: System Test
Chapter 7: 24 Volt Test DSS-5000 HD System Test After the last battery in the pack has been tested, the re- sults of the individual battery tests are displayed. If available, connect the optional Amp Clamp to the Tester Pod and hold the clamp away from any cables with the jaws closed. - Page 24 DSS-5000 HD Chapter 7: 24 Volt Test Starter Test Results Alternator Test Results NOTE: See Appendix A for possible test result descriptions. To send the test results to a configured printer or via email tap Send Results. To return to the Home Screen, tap Done or to return to the Main Menu.
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Page 25: Chapter 8: Digital Multimeter
Chapter 8: Digital Multimeter DSS-5000 HD Chapter 8: Digital Multimeter AC Voltmeter Use this function to troubleshoot low voltage electrical circuits in a car or truck. Electrical The AC voltmeter measures voltage between two specifications for each function are listed at the points in a circuit. -
Page 26: Ac Ammeter
DSS-5000 HD Chapter 8: Digital Multimeter AC Ammeter Connect the clamps or probes in the correct polarity: red probe to positive (+); black to negative (–). The AC Amp measures AC magnitude and flow of The meter will autorange and display the measurement. the AC current in a circuit. -
Page 27: Meter Specifications
Chapter 8: Digital Multimeter DSS-5000 HD Meter Specifications Meter Range Resolution Accuracy 0 V–30 V 0.01 V ± 1% of reading + 0.05V 0 V–20 Vac 0.01 V ± 1% of reading + 0.05V Adc Low 0 mA–70 A 0.01 A ±... -
Page 28: Chapter 9: History
DSS-5000 HD Chapter 9: History Chapter 9: History Last 7 Days In Vehicle Use History to access the tool usage history, a vehicle history based on Vehicle ID, and Last 30 Days Out Vehicle user histories. The search function can also be History Last 90 Days used find test records for specific vehicles and... -
Page 29: Chapter 10: Messages
Chapter 10: Messages DSS-5000 HD Chapter 10: Messages The Messages function displays alerts and notifications for upcoming tests and activities. This includes scheduled testing as well as tool Messages software updates and maintenance opportunities. Mark Read Or Unread Delete Notification Perform Message Action Tap ... - Page 30 DSS-5000 HD Chapter 11: Settings Chapter 11: Settings Printer Settings Use the Setup options to setup and adjust WiFi, printer setup and selection, email settings, user The Printer Setup function detects and displays a information, default language, display settings, Settings list of connected and available WiFi and Bluetooth sound settings, BMIS login information, shop printers.
- Page 31 Chapter 11: Settings DSS-5000 HD Email User Settings (Admin Only) Displays all entered email addresses. Addresses Modify Usernames and Passwords. can be added, edited, and deleted (Admin Only). Entered email accounts are added to the email address book. Frequently used email addresses can be selected from the displayed address list rather Edit Users User Settings...
- Page 32 Default number display using commas or periods separators. Create MDCA Log File Access default Shop Information including Store The MDCA function is used by Midtronics technical support. Name, address, and phone number. Also access battery test defaults including rating, temperature to return to the Shop Information screen.
- Page 33 NOTE: For any reoccurring bluetooth pairing issues, Legal Information replace the 6 AA batteries in the Tester Pod. Displays software attribution information via the Midtronics website. The analyzer must be connected to the Internet. Add Tester Pod Check for Updates to add a device.
- Page 34 DSS-5000 HD Appendix A: Test Result Descriptions Appendix A: Test Result Descriptions Battery Test Results Reserve Conductance Overall State Of Health Message Reserve Capacity Message Capacity Result Result Battery meets or exceeds required Good Good Good standards. Test again in 90 days or at next Battery service opportunity.
- Page 35 Appendix A: Test Result Descriptions DSS-5000 HD Pack Test Alternator Test Test Results - Alternator Decision Recommended Action Decision Action All of the batteries in the pack have tested Good Pack good and the battery pack can be returned to Charging The output from the alternator is normal.
- Page 36 DSS-5000 HD Appendix B: Test Parameters Appendix B: Test Parameters A unique code, including a serial number, used to identify individual motor vehicles, motorcycles, scooters and mopeds, as defined in ISO 3833. Vehicle Year Model year that a vehicle was manufactured. Vehicle Make Vehicle manufacturer Vehicle Model...