Battery Test; Battery Pack Test; Break Pack Down - Midtronics MDX-700P HD Instruction Manual

MDX-700P HD

Battery Pack Test

The test is designed to give you a quick approximation of the pack's capability
to deliver current. If the analyzer determines that the pack has a low state
of charge, it will provide the option of testing the batteries individually or
skipping to the System Test.
1. In the Menu, select "Perform Test".
2. Select Battery location as "In Vehicle".
3. Enter post type.
4. Select application as Truck/Group 31
5. Enter the number of batteries in the pack (up to six).
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Press the ENTER soft key to continue.
The BACK soft key returns you to the Main Menu at the start of the test and
to the previous screen as you progress.
6. Follow steps 4 to 7 in the Battery Test section starting on page 10.
The MDX-700P HD evaluates the battery and displays the results (page 11).
If the decision is CHECK BATTERY PACK and you selected more than one battery
to test, the MDX-700P HD provides the option of testing each battery in the
pack (BREAK PACK DOWN) or continuing with the Starter Test.

Break Pack Down

To test individual batteries using parameters from the pack test, follow the
prompts to guide you through the steps of disconnecting the pack, testing
each battery, and reconnecting.
To test individual batteries after a CHECK BATTERY PACK decision:
1. Select BREAK PACK DOWN and press the ENTER soft key to continue.
2. Disconnect the MDX-700P HD from the battery posts.
Disconnect the battery pack, and press the ENTER soft key.
3.
When prompted, connect to the first battery and press the ENTER key.
4.
NOTE: The MDX-700P HD will automatically power down after 4 minutes when
disconnected from the battery. To avoid loss of in process test results,
connect the tester clamps to in pack battery to maintain test session.
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