Battery Test Procedure; Battery Test Results; Charging System Test Procedure - Midtronics PBT-100 Manual De Instrucciones

BATTERY TEST PROCEDURE

1. If testing in-vehicle, make sure vehicle loads (lights, etc.)
are off and the key is removed. Connect the tester clamps
to the battery: red to positive (+), black to negative (–).
Rock each clamp back and forth to make a good connec-
tion. The rating system in use will fl ash, then the display
will show a .C.C.A value from which to start.
2. Scroll to the battery's rating.
3. Press the TEST key.
4. Read the results:

BATTERY TEST RESULTS

LEDs
The battery is good and can be
GREEN
returned to service.
GREEN
Fully charge the battery and return it
to service.
YELLOW
Fully charge the battery and retest.
YELLOW
If you get the same result after
charging, replace the battery.
The battery has failed or is weak and
RED
may soon fail. Replace the battery.
Decision
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NOTE: A REPLACE reading when testing in the
vehicle may mean a poor connection between the
vehicle's cables and the battery. Disconnect the
battery cables and retest before replacing the battery.
If conn shows in the display, there is a bad connection.
Disconnect the clamps and reconnect. Make sure to rock the
clamps back and forth to make a good connection.
If the screen fl ickers or shows lines ( - - - ), the battery is too
low (< 8 volts) to test. Fully charge the battery and retest.

CHARGING SYSTEM TEST PROCEDURE

1. Connect to the battery.
NOTE: The battery must be good and fully charged
to do this test.
2. Press the V button to read live voltage.
3. Start the vehicle.
4. Read the voltage while the car is running:
If the Volts reading is between 13.3 volts and 15.5 volts
= Charging System OK
If the Volts reading is greater than 15.5 volts
= Charging System Problem. Check regulator.
If the Volts reading is less than 13.3 volts
= Charging System Problem.
Check connections, wiring, and alternator.
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