Auto Meter XTC-160 Operator's Manual

Xpress testing - fast charging

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Auto Meter Products Inc.
413 West Elm Street
Sycamore, IL 60178
Service (815) 899-0801
Toll Free (866)-883-TEST (8378)
www.autometer.com/test
2650-1742-00
10/9/13
Xpress Testing - Fast Charging
The Xpress XTC-160 is the ultimate load tester and battery charger with
fast and accurate automated testing and charging for the professional.
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XTC-160
Operator's Manual

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  • Page 1 Sycamore, IL 60178 Operator’s Manual Service (815) 899-0801 Toll Free (866)-883-TEST (8378) Xpress Testing - Fast Charging The Xpress XTC-160 is the ultimate load tester and battery charger with fast and accurate automated testing and charging for the professional. www.autometer.com/test 2650-1742-00 10/9/13...
  • Page 2 NOTES LIMITED WARRANTY 12 MONTHS FROM DATE OF PURCHASE The manufacturer warrants to the consumer that this product will be free from defects in material or workmanship for a period of twelve (12) months from the date of original purchase. Products that fail within this 12 month warranty period will be repaired or replaced at the manufacturer's option to the consumer, when determined by the manufacturer that the product failed due...
  • Page 3: Care And Maintenance

    Keep leads free of oil. Clean with warm, soapy water. Never insert an object into the fan vents. This can You have purchased Auto Meter’s XTC-160 system cause electrical and/or mechanical damage. Never cover the fan vents. designed to load test a battery and automatically provide a fast charge Never attempt to open up or repair the tester.
  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS ABOUT THE XTC-160 Select ABOUT from the main menu. The following is displayed. REVIEW/PRINT SETUP USE USB DRIVE Specifications ................4 >ABOUT Safety ..................5 Cause of Battery Failure ............. 5 Inspection and Visual Check ............6 What to Expect ................7 Controls and Functions...............
  • Page 5: Safety

    Do not test multiple batteries or 24 volt systems using the XTC-160. memory to the USB memory device's 'Root Warning! Never attach the XTC-160 to a battery that is connected to any other tester Directory' as XTC160.CVS. It will return to the SMART PORT or charging unit.
  • Page 6: Inspection And Visual Check

    REVIEW / PRINT INSPECTION Valid automotive electrical system testing depends From the menu select REVIEW/PRINT using the +/- keys. on all the components being in good operating condition. In addition, the battery MUST have sufficient charge for testing. Carefully perform the following before attempting CHARGE &...
  • Page 7: What To Expect

    During the charge sequence 'Y' TO SELECT the XTC-160 will indicate the maximum time remaining to bring the battery to a full charge. The LCD screen makes it possible to view the XTC-160 testing and This allows you to enter &...
  • Page 8: Controls And Functions

    CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS SETUP The tester/charger factory default settings are English, F (Temp), CCA, AC On/Off Switch LCD turns LCD: Displays menus 600 CCA, (Good or Bad only). To change the settings, setup menu's on when AC switch is on. and test results below.
  • Page 9: Hook-Up

    AC receptacle is properly grounded. #32 12V BATT. Battery passes Note: GOOD BATTERY. The XTC-160 is equipped with a power cord. Never use an testing. Return to service. extension cord smaller than 12 gauge or longer than 50ft. Make sure the 12.84V CHG 100% extension cord and receptacle are properly grounded.
  • Page 10: Battery Charge And Test Sequence

    ‘N’ OR ‘Y’ If the battery temperature is below 10°F the following message will appear. THE BATTERY TESTING BATTERY The XTC-160 serial number and IS TOO COLD TO test number are displayed to help PLEASE WAIT... reference the test to the print out.
  • Page 11: Test Only Sequence

    ‘Y’ TO BEGIN 6 Volt. Press the "Yes" or "No" key. If 'Y' is pressed the XTC-160 will charge the battery in 6 volt mode. If 'N' is pressed the XTC-160 will attempt THE BATTERY If the battery temperature is above to bring the battery up to a level where the normal 12V charge can be applied.
  • Page 12 If the battery temperature goes over 140°F charging will stop. >CHARGE ONLY If the battery needs charging the XTC-160 will automatically charge the battery and then run a Load Test. The LED indicators will show the status during a fully automated Test and TEST ONLY Charge sequence.

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