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® Model ATD5490 12V Battery Condition & Charging System Tester Tests 12V Auto/Truck and Non Auto Batteries and 12V charging systems User Manual...
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When the TEST button is pressed, the ATD5490 will immediately display BOTH the percent available capacity of the battery and the condition of the battery. The ATD5490 also tests 12V alternator and starter systems.
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Checking Battery Condition Out of Vehicle Testing 1. Connect the red clip to the positive battery post and the black clip to the negative post. The battery voltage will be displayed. Note: use post adapters for side mount batteries or batteries with top mount threaded studs (group 31).
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Low Volt Indicator Batteries that test Marginal or (just below Marginal) when the Low Volts LED indicator is on (below 12.3 Volts) should be recharged and retested for more accurate results. Bad Cell Indicator Capacity displayed below 20% and only 1 red led on the bar- graph indicates that the battery has a defective cell.
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CHARGING SYSTEM TEST Note: Prior to performing this test, check the battery condition to make sure it is in good condition. (See In Vehicle Battery Test Instructions). 1. Check first for a loose, worn or broken alternator belt. If okay, proceed to #2.
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STARTER TEST Note: Check the battery condition to make sure it is in good condition before performing this test. (See In-Vehicle Battery Test Instructions page 3). 1. Connect the red clip to the positive battery terminal and the black clip to the negative terminal. 2.
SPECIFICATIONS Battery Size Range Auto/Truck: 390 to 1400 CCA Small Non-Auto 6Ah to 33 Ah Battery Condition Good: 80 to 100% Marginal: between 70 to 80% Replace: below 70% DC Volt Range: 7V to 19.9V DC Volts Accuracy: ± 2% Reading Capacity/Volts Display: 3 LED’s- 2 ½...
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2651 W 81st Street Hialeah, FL 33016 WARRANTY POLICY The ATD5490 Battery Diagnostic Tester is warranted to be free of defects in materials and workmanship for a period of two years from the date of purchase. This warranty applies to all repairable instruments that have not been tampered with or damaged through improper use including unauthorized opening of the unit.
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