Ermenrich Zing AL40 Battery Tester
EN
Please carefully read the safety instructions and the user manual before using this product. Keep away from children. Use the
device only as specified in the user manual.
Note!
This device is designed for testing 12V batteries only. Do not use it on a group of batteries connected in series.
Usage
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Turn the ignition and all the accessories off half an hour before testing the battery. Remove any dirt and grease from the battery
terminals.
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Put the clamps on the battery terminals according to their corresponding polarity: the red clamp goes to the positive (+) terminal, and the
black clamp goes to the negative (–) one. The device automatically powers on, and the starting screen is displayed. If "Check clamps" is
shown on the screen, check the connection.
Menu
Press (1) to enter the menu. TEST FUNC SELECT is shown on the screen. Use the ↑ and ↓ buttons to select the mode. Use ← to go back to the
starting screen.
The display order: BAT TEST -> CRANKING TEST -> CHARGING TEST -> LANGUAGE.
Battery test
Select BAT TEST in the menu and press (1). Set the cranking amps value as specified by the battery manufacturer using the ← and → arrows.
Change the first four digits accordingly, and then select the desired measurement standard. Confirm the selection and press (1).
Display information
GOOD
WARNING
REPLACE
VOLT TOO HIGH
VOLT TOO LOW
Measurement standards:
CCA: 100–1700
CA: 100–1700
BCI: 100–1700
MCA: 100–1700
SAE: 100–1700
Note!
When JIS standard input is needed, please refer to the JIS/CCA comparison table to set the CCA value (see Appendix A in English).
Cranking test
Select CRANKING TEST in the menu and press (1). The START ENGINE is shown on the screen. Turn the ignition on. The cranking test starts
automatically. The starting voltage and starting time in milliseconds will be displayed on the screen.
Display information
GOOD
WARNING
Charging test
Select CHARGING TEST in the menu and press (1) to enter the charging idle voltage test. The screen shows "Increase RPM to 2500. Close all
loads. Then, press ENTER". Increase the engine speed to 2500RPM (rotation per minute), turn all of the loads off, and then press (1).
Display information
HIGH
NORMAL
LOW
Press (1) to enter the charging load voltage test. The screen shows "Increase RPM to 2500. Start all of the loads. Then, press ENTER". Increase
the engine speed to 2500RPM (Rotation per minute), turn all of the loads on, and then press (1).
The battery is in good condition.
The battery is old; consider replacing it.
The battery is in critical condition. Replace the battery.
The battery voltage is too high and it is affecting the test result.
The battery voltage is too low and it is affecting the test result.
GB: 30–200Ah
JIS: 26A17–245H52
IEC 100–1000
EN: 100–1700
DIN: 100-1000
Cranking voltage and speed are good
Slow cranking
High charging voltage
Normal charging voltage
Low charging voltage
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