Interpreting Test Results - Argus AA300 User Manual

inTerpreTing TesT resulTs

Good battery – continue to use
+ Good battery – charge then use
~
Weak battery – replace soon
Bad battery – replace now
Charge and test again
Alternator working – voltage and ripple OK
Alternator not working – see full user manual
Alternator overcharge – check voltage regulator
When testing starting batteries, the combination of CH and
BL results help to identify other battery and system problems.
See table below.
Battery life Test results (Bl)
replace
Battery now
replace
Battery now
replace
Battery now
~
replace
Battery now
replace
Battery soon
replace
Battery soon
replace
Battery now
replace
Battery soon
Battery Ok