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BESA-12P
V13.08
Battery Electrical System Analyser with integrated Printer
USER MANUAL
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AETOOL LTD.

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  • Page 1 BESA-12P User’s manual BESA-12P V13.08 Battery Electrical System Analyser with integrated Printer USER MANUAL www.aetool.com AETOOL LTD.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    BESA-12P User’s manual Table of Contents 1.0 Introduction------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 1.1 BESA -12P (Battery Electrical System Analyser) -----------------------------------------------------3 1.2 Specifications----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------4 2.0 Safety Measures------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 2.1 Safety Precautions---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------5 2.2 Other Precautions----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------6 3.0 Working with Batteries-------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4.0 The Battery Electrical System Analyser------------------------------------------------------- 4.1 BESA- 12P -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 9 4.2 Key Functions---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------9...

  • Page 3: Introduction

    BESA-12P User’s manual 1.0 - Introduction 1.1- BESA-12P (Battery Electrical System Analyser) This Analyser uses the modern technology in battery testing which can test batteries as they are without charging before test. Testing procedures are quick and easy with repeatable results. Test Results can be printed directly on its attached printer or it can be stored in the computer for records.

  • Page 4: Specifications

    BESA-12P User’s manual Its result is consistent and repeatable and can be performed numerous times without heating up the unit. It is very safe as it does not create any sparks when connected to the battery terminals during testing on the vehicle.

  • Page 5: Safety Measures

    BESA-12P User’s manual 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 when using this test instrument.

  • Page 6: Other Precautions

    BESA-12P User’s manual Engine parts become very hot when engine is running. To prevent severe burns, avoid contact with hot engine parts. Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry while working on engine. Loose clothing can get caught in fan, pulleys, belts, etc.

  • Page 7: Working With Batteries

    BESA-12P User’s manual  During testing on the battery whist it is still in the car, make sure the engine is OFF.  Do not store the analyser near high humidity or temperature area. Exposing to extreme temperatures will cause damage to the unit.
  • Page 8 BESA-12P User’s manual  Do not add distilled water if the electrolyte is covering the top of the plates because during the recharging process, it will get warm and expand. After recharging has been completed, recheck the level.  Reinstall the vent caps BEFORE recharging, recharge ONLY in well-ventilated areas, and wear protective goggle.

  • Page 9: The Battery Electrical System Analyser

    BESA-12P User’s manual 4.0 - The Battery Electrical System Analyser 4.1 – BESA-12P Printer Printer Fault indicator LED LCD Display Screen Printer power LED Black Clamp to Keypad battery negative (-) post. Red Clamp to USB port for battery positive connection (+) post.

  • Page 10: Functions Of Individual Key

    10 - BESA-12P User’s manual 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: Besa 12 Setup

    11 - BESA-12P User’s manual 5.0 – BESA-12P 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. 4a). Make sure the paper is about 20mm out when the printer cover is closed (Figure 4b).

  • Page 12: Lcd Brightness

    12 - BESA-12P User’s manual Inside the Setup Menu (Fig.6), press to gain access to the Language Menu (Fig.7).  Setup Menu English Deutsch Language Español LCD Brightness Italiano Printer Français PC Link Polski Romănă [Enter] to proceed. [Exit] to quit.

  • Page 13: Printer

    Figure 10 5.5 PC Link This PC Link mode is used when you wish to connect BESA-12P to PC to print or store the results of the last tested vehicle. Once the tester is connected to the PC with the USB cable provided, select [PC Link] as in Fig. 11 with...

  • Page 14: Help Key

    BESA-12P User’s manual 6.0 – Help Key This selection helps you to familiarise with the usage of the BESA-12P as well as explaining the various test functions and its results. To get into this function, just press key at any one of the functions displayed on the menu screens as shown below (Fig.13 and Fig 14):...
  • Page 15 15 - BESA-12P User’s manual key will scroll down to the next item “Voltage” (Fig. 16 below) Pressing the and so forth until it reaches “Life”.  Battery Test How to operate Voltage Battery ratings Internal R. LIFE Press [Help] to read [Exit] to menu.

  • Page 16: Battery Test

    16 - BESA-12P User’s manual Press key will scroll down to the next page to continue reading the text (Fig. 18) below. posts. Check battery rating [CCA, SAE, JIS, DIN, IEC, EN, CA].Key the rating values. The Tester will lead you through the whole testing process.
  • Page 17 17 - BESA-12P User’s manual Testing on stand-alone batteries: Clean the battery posts with a wire brush prior testing. For side post batteries, install stud adaptors. Do not use steel bolts for better results. 1. Attach the Analyser clips onto the battery terminal posts [Red to (+) and Black to (-)] the unit will power up and lights up the LCD display screen as shown (Fig.19).
  • Page 18 18 - BESA-12P User’s manual View Last Test Here it will let you review all the test results of the last tested car. The results stored will always be the updated ones which depend on the tests that had been done.
  • Page 19 19 - BESA-12P User’s manual 6. Press key will proceed to do the battery testing and if it has detected any surface charge on the battery, it will start to remove and a message is shown (Fig. 24) below. The Analyser is removing the battery surface charge now.
  • Page 20 20 - BESA-12P User’s manual 9. If there is no surface charge present, then it will straight away enter into “Select Battery” menu screen as shown in Fig. 27 Select Battery  SLI (Wet Type) AGM (Flat/Spiral) Figure 27 [Enter] to proceed 10.
  • Page 21 21 - BESA-12P User’s manual 12. 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.29) below.
  • Page 22 22 - BESA-12P User’s manual Figure 30 Press key and the display will show: (Fig.31) below: Input Battery Rating Increase/decrease:  Single digit   By hundredth  500 CCA Figure 31 Press [Enter] to proceed. 13. Referring to the Table list (Fig.30) basing on 80D26L, check the battery type: WET, MF, Sealed MF or Closed MF (CMF) as each category has different CCA ratings.
  • Page 23 23 - BESA-12P User’s manual Once the CCA rating of the battery is confirmed, press key will start the testing process. Refer to the display below (Fig. 33). Analysing ... Figure 33 Please wait! 15. For less than 7 seconds, the results of the testing will be displayed on the LCD screen.
  • Page 24 24 - BESA-12P User’s manual 100 % 12.60V or higher 12.85V or higher 12.80V or higher 90 % 12.58 V 12.77 V 12.72 V 80 % 12.44 V 12.69 V 12.64 V 75 % 12.40 V 12.65 V 12.60 V 50 % 12.20 V...
  • Page 25 25 - BESA-12P User’s manual 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 26 26 - BESA-12P User’s manual  CA (Cranking Amperes) Rating. This rating is the number of amperes that a new fully charged battery can   delivery at 32 F (0 C) for 30 seconds, while maintaining a voltage of at least 7.2 Volts for a 12V battery during cranking.
  • Page 27 27 - BESA-12P User’s manual Press key to continue and the display will show: (Fig.37) Select Rating  Figure 37 Unknown Check the battery ratings and enter it as described in steps 10 to 12 (page 19~21) and the results will show as an example below: (Fig. 38 and Fig.39)
  • Page 28 28 - BESA-12P User’s manual 8.0 – Battery Ratings Charts 8.1 Japanese Industrial Standard (JIS#) CCA Ratings Battery Model (JIS#) CCA Rating Battery Model (JIS#) CCA Rating 26A17R 48D26R 26A17L 48D26L N50L 26B17R 50B24L NT80-S6L 26B17L 50B24R NT80-S6 26A19R 12N24-4...

  • Page 29: Japanese Industrial Standards (Jis#) Rating Chart

    29 - BESA-12P User’s manual Battery Model (JIS#) CCA Rating Battery Model (JIS#) CCA Rating 105E41L 150F51R N100ZL NT200-12 105F51R 150F51L N100Z NT200-12L 105F51 N100ZL 165G51R NS200 115E41R NS120 165G51L NS200L 115E41L NS120L 170F51R NX250-12 1045 115F51R N120 170F51L NX250-12L...
  • Page 30 30 - BESA-12P User’s manual Battery Amps Battery Amps Model No. Model No. 54523 56069 54524 56073 54533 56077 54537 56091 54545 56092 54551 56111 54577 56216 54578 56218 54579 56219 54580 56220 54584 56225 54590 56311 54612 56312 54801...

  • Page 31: Yuasa Battery Rating Chart

    31 - BESA-12P User’s manual Battery Amps Battery Amps Model No. Model No. 58833 70027 1050 58838 70029 1050 59017 70036 59018 70038 1050 59040 71014 1150 59215 71015 1150 59218 72512 1150 59219 73011 1200 59226 88038 59514 88046...

  • Page 32: Grounding Test

    32 - BESA-12P User’s manual 9.0 – Grounding Test The engine body and the vehicle chassis are always connected to the battery negative terminal to provide the electrical return path (grounding) for all the electrical components. Due to the surrounding environmental effect, the surface contacts of these joints or connections of these circuits will subject to oxidation and corrosion in a matter of time rendering them to have high resistance in it.
  • Page 33 33 - BESA-12P User’s manual 3. After you have made your choice, selecting “New: Clear Memory” or “Continue Testing” will proceed to the display below: (Fig. 42)  Select Test Battery Test Grounding Test Starter Test Figure 42 Alternator Test Then press [Enter].
  • Page 34 34 - BESA-12P User’s manual 6. Now transfer the BLACK tester clip from the battery [-] terminal to a suitable position on the engine or chassis body leaving the RED clip still attached to the battery [+] terminal. 7. Press key again and it will starts analyzing (Fig.
  • Page 35 35 - BESA-12P User’s manual 10. Now you need to press key to proceed and the display will show as follows (Figure 48). Analysing ... Figure 48 Please wait! 11. If the measured resistance reading is within limits, then it will display as follows (Fig.

  • Page 36: Starter Test

    36 - BESA-12P User’s manual Note: The above indicates that the ground contact from the engine body to the battery is bad. Check for rusted or corroded point of contacts. If found, dismantle it for cleaning or replace before fixing back. Repeat the test again after fixing.

  • Page 37: Begin Testing

    37 - BESA-12P User’s manual To understand the working principle of the tests, let‟s look at the wave form displays taken during the cranking tests with an oscilloscope. Figure (A) above shows the voltage profile of a healthy battery during the cranking of an engine.
  • Page 38 38 - BESA-12P User’s manual 3. After you have made your choice, selecting either “New: Clear Memory” or “Continue Testing” will proceed to the display below: (Fig. 53)  Select Menu New: Clear Memory Continue Testing View last Test Figure 53 Setup Menu Then press [Enter].
  • Page 39 39 - BESA-12P User’s manual (Figure 56): Result: OK Min. Volts: 10.56V Volt Drop: Normal Figure 56 Press [Exit] to main menu. 4. If the voltage drop is too great during the cranking, the tested results will display as follows (Figure 57) and will prompt you to check the starter system.

  • Page 40: Alternator Test

    40 - BESA-12P User’s manual 6. Pressing the key at any moment will exit and return back to the main menu screen. (Fig.54) 11.0 – Alternator Test An alternator is the device used to produce the electricity the car needs to run and to keep the battery charged.

  • Page 41: Start Testing

    41 - BESA-12P User’s manual If the battery voltage goes below 13.5 volts, the voltage regulator sends current to the field terminal and allows the alternator to start charging. Current will then flow into the battery and bring it up to full charge.
  • Page 42 42 - BESA-12P User’s manual 3. It will run through a self-test and when completed it displays the Main Menu as shown: (Fig. 60)  Select Menu New: Clear Memory Continue Testing View last Test Figure 60 Setup Menu Then press [Enter].
  • Page 43 43 - BESA-12P User’s manual No Load Test Start the car engine and keeps it running. Figure 63 Then press [Enter] to begin. Start the engine and then press key again and the screen will prompt you as shown below (Fig. 64).

  • Page 44: Testing With Load At 2,000 Rpm

    44 - BESA-12P User’s manual 7. Press key will show the results of the test (Figure 66): Results: Good At 3,000 rpm, No load Test: Average Charging Volts: Figure 66 14.2V Press [Enter] to continue to Loading Test. 8. If either minimum or maximum charging volts are not within the voltage range limits then it will display one of the screen as below (Figures 67 &...
  • Page 45 45 - BESA-12P User’s manual Follow the instructions; switch ON all electrical loads (Head Lights, Radio, Rear Demister, Heater, etc). Note: Air-Condition (mostly mechanical load) should be OFF as it sometimes slowdown the idling speed of certain cars while it is ON thereby affecting the idling speed charging results.
  • Page 46 (Fig.62). 12.0 – View Last Test Results To view the results of the last test, BESA-12P has to be connected to an external power source by either clamping its clips directly to a 12 Volt car battery or connected to a PC via the USB port.

  • Page 47: View Last Test Results

    47 - BESA-12P User’s manual BESA-12 Figure 75 BATTERY ELECTRICAL SYSTEM ANALYSER 2. It will run through a self-test and when completed it displays the Main Menu as shown: (Fig. 76)  Select Menu New: Clear Memory Continue Testing View last Test...
  • Page 48 48 - BESA-12P User’s manual 4. Press key will proceed to display the last test results depending the type of test you had performed earlier. (Fig. 78) Battery: Good Measured: 406 CCA Rating: 630 CCA Volts: 12.45 V Int. R: 6.72 mOhm...

  • Page 49: Printing The Last Test Results

    Analyser, the printer will start printing. Note: To printout on normal computer printer, it has to be connected to the PC with BESA-12P software installed. (See Print Results from Normal Printer – Page 54). To exit the program, pressing the key at any moment will exit and return back to the main menu screen (Fig.71)

  • Page 50: Pc Link

    User’s manual 13.0 – PC Link BESA-12P is also designed to link with PC for data storage and printout through normal printer. To do so, the PC has to install the driver and the software provided in order to operate.
  • Page 51 Once it had finished, it will prompt you as shown below. Click [Finish]. Step 3. Then Plug BESA-12P on any of the USB port and the computer will start to locate the driver and it will pop up a message box as shown below.
  • Page 52 The COM Port will appear. Step 6. Now link up BESA-12P with PC through the following procedures: 1. On the Main Menu page (Fig. 83) below, select Setup Menu by pressing key to highlight it and then press key.
  • Page 53 53 - BESA-12P User’s manual  Select Menu New: Clear Memory Continue Testing Figure 83 View last Test Setup Menu Then press [Enter]. 2. In the Setup Menu display (Fig. 84), press key to highlight “PC Link” and then press key to activate.

  • Page 54: Printing Results From Normal Printer

    54 - BESA-12P User’s manual You can type in the particulars here and then click [Add to Test Report] tab to be included in the test report which will be stored and printed out if you wish. If there is no communication, a message text box will appear (see below). In this case repeat Step 7 –...

  • Page 55: Saving Results

    55 - BESA-12P User’s manual 13.3 Saving Results: If you wish to save the results from this page, then click on [SAVE] tab. A message box will appear. Type in the file name and click [Save] tab. Select where you want to save in.

  • Page 56: Limitations Of Warranty

    56 - BESA-12P User’s manual Any repaired or replaced parts will be warranted for the balance of the original warranty or three months (3) months from the date of repair, whichever is longer. This warranty only extends to the first owner and not assignable or transferable to any subsequent owner.

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