Charging System Test Results; Charging System Decision; Charging System Problem; Load Voltage Measurement - Midtronics Celltron START+ Instruction Manual

CHARGING SYSTEM TEST RESULTS

The Analyzer will display several screens including charging system
decision, charging system problem detail, load voltage measure-
ments, and alternator ripple evaluation.

Charging System Decision

• CHARGING SYSTEM NORMAL—The charging system is
operating within a normal voltage range.
• CHARGING SYSTEM PROBLEM—A problem was detected in
the charging system. The charging system problem details are
listed below.

Charging System Problem

• NO CHARGING VOLTAGE—The alternator is not providing
charging current to the battery (pack).
• LOW CHARGING VOLTAGE—The alternator is not providing
sufficient current for the system's electrical loads nor for charging
the battery (pack).
• HIGH CHARGING VOLTAGE—The voltage output from the
alternator to the battery (pack) exceeds the normal limits of a
functioning regulator and could overcharge the battery (pack)
and decrease its life.
Load Voltage Measurements
• LOAD OFF—Displays the measured voltage taken at idle with no
accessories on.
• LOAD ON—Displays the measured voltage taken at idle with
accessories switched on.

Alternator Ripple Evaluation

• DIODE RIPPLE NORMAL—The alternator's rectifier is
functioning within its normal operating range.
• EXCESS RIPPLE DETECTED—One or more diodes of the
alternator's rectifier may be defective.
• DIODE RIPPLE NOT DETECTED—The analyzer is not able to
detect diode ripple through the battery cables or the alternator is
not spinning.
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