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Midtronics Polaris MVT User Manual
Midtronics Polaris MVT User Manual

Midtronics Polaris MVT User Manual

Battery & system analyzer

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February, 2025
167-001163EN-A
Polaris MVT
Battery & System Analyzer
Users Guide

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Summary of Contents for Midtronics Polaris MVT

  • Page 1 February, 2025 167-001163EN-A Polaris MVT Battery & System Analyzer Users Guide...
  • Page 2 blank page behind cover...
  • Page 3 5 – Test History 6 – Software Update 7 – Settings WiFi Tool Shop Info Language and Region Clock Printer Reset 8 – Maintenance & Troubleshooting Tester Cables Cleaning Clamps Handling Test Cables Storing Test Cables Printer Paper Replacing The Paper Roll www.midtronics.com...
  • Page 4 Midtronics Inc. 7000 Monroe Street Willowbrook, IL 60527...
  • Page 5 Consent to Collection and Use of Data: You agree that Midtronics, Inc. may collect, store, transmit, and use technical data and related information, including but not limited to technical information about this device, system and application software, and accessories, that is gathered periodically to facilitate the provision of product support, product improvements, product development, and other services related to use of this device.
  • Page 6 Test and a System Test (Starter and Charging). Test History Access archived test histories. Setup/adjust: Wifi, tool settings, shop information, language & region selection, Settings clock and printer settings. View firmware versions . Midtronics Inc. 7000 Monroe Street Willowbrook, IL 60527...
  • Page 7 Click  or  to advance through selections, click on  at lower left to go back a screen.     Select Language Select Region     Select Country Select desired tool settings Click on End-User Agreement www.midtronics.com...
  • Page 8 Enter the dealer Location ID. This should be entered as 7 digits. Select  to continue. Confirm the correct shop information is displayed. Select  to continue. Initial setup is complete. Tester will now display the Main menu. Midtronics Inc. 7000 Monroe Street Willowbrook, IL 60527...
  • Page 9 Make sure both sides of the clamps are gripping the terminals by rocking each clamp back and forth. A poor connection will prevent testing, and the tester will display a CHECK CONNECTION message. If the message reappears after reconnecting, clean the terminals and reconnect. www.midtronics.com...
  • Page 10 Search function in the bottom right corner of the screen to search by part number The battery test result screen will provide a color-coded test result along with the battery voltage, rating CCA and measured CCA values. Midtronics Inc. 7000 Monroe Street Willowbrook, IL 60527...
  • Page 11 3. The final test result screen will show color-coded results for the battery test, starter and alterna- tor. Select each test to display individual results. See Battery Test Result section for details. , Select Print to print results, Email to send results or  to finish the System Test. www.midtronics.com...
  • Page 12 Select the correct battery from the part number list. If the part number is not easily located, use the Search function in the bottom right corner of the screen to search by part number Midtronics Inc. 7000 Monroe Street Willowbrook, IL 60527...
  • Page 13 Select Email to email the test result. The email selection will allow for an email address to be added on the following screen. Select System Test to perform a cranking and charging system test. Select  to finish the test and return to the home screen. www.midtronics.com...
  • Page 14   Cranking Test Results include:   Starter test decision Cranking time   Starter voltage   Alternator Test Results include: Alternator test decision   Charging voltage   Midtronics Inc. 7000 Monroe Street Willowbrook, IL 60527...
  • Page 15 Results can be printed or emailed. Select Print to send results to the integrated printer. Select Email to send results to the intended recipient, entering the email address using the navigation keys and the alphanumeric keyboard on the screen. Press  to send. Press the Home button to return to the Main Menu. www.midtronics.com...
  • Page 16 Before beginning the update process, plug the MVT charger into the power port on the tool. Select ‘Update’ to begin. It can take several minutes to complete. To cancel the update or return to the Home Screen, press the back button. Midtronics Inc. 7000 Monroe Street Willowbrook, IL 60527...
  • Page 17     Select a network, or select 'Scan' to When the connection is successful, rescan networks, or 'Manual' to enter a press  to return to the Settings network name and password. menu. www.midtronics.com...
  • Page 18 Select the  access the upper case and symbol character maps. Select  to return to the Settings menu, or click Home to return to the Home screen. Language and Region Midtronics Inc. 7000 Monroe Street Willowbrook, IL 60527...
  • Page 19 For the time, set the current hour, minute, and 12- or 24-hour time format. For the date, set the day, month, year, and preferred date format Month/Day/Year (MM/DD/ YYYY) or Day/Month/Year (DD/MM/YYYY). Click the Back button to return to the Settings menu, or click [Home] to return to the Home screen. www.midtronics.com...
  • Page 20 Page 7 once the the Settings menu. factory reset is completed. Once Factory Reset has been confirmed, ‘Reset in Progress’ will be displayed. Leave the MVT powered on unti the reset has been completed. Midtronics Inc. 7000 Monroe Street Willowbrook, IL 60527...
  • Page 21 However, the abuse examples cited above are not covered under warranty. To ensure the best performance and longest life of the test cables, attach and re- move them with care, and carry the analyzer and cables together. www.midtronics.com...
  • Page 22 The internal printer is shipped with a roll of 2¼" wide by 1 " in diameter thermal printing paper installed. Replacement rolls are available through Midtronics or online office supply websites. NOTE Due to production variances some paper roll diameters may be too large.
  • Page 23 8 – Maintenance & Troubleshooting PATENTS This product is made by Midtronics, Inc., and is protected by one or more U.S. and foreign patents. For speci c patent information, contact Midtronics, Inc. at +1 630 323-2800. LIMITED WARRANTY Midtronics products are warranted to be free of defects in materials and workmanship for a period of one (1) year from date of purchase.
  • Page 24 167-001163EN-A 02/25 ©2025 Midtronics, Inc. All rights reserved.