Actron KAL8500 User Manual
Professional
Digital Battery Analyzer
DIGITAL BATTERY ANALYZER
The Professional Digital Battery Analyzer is a hand held diagnostic tool used to
test 6 volt and 12 volt lead-acid type batteries from 50 to 2000 Cold Cranking
Amps (CCA). Most automotive, lawn and garden, motorcycle, marine, heavy
truck, and off road equipment batteries can be tested with this unit. The analyzer will test partially charged batteries provided enough battery charge exists
to power the analyzer. The battery must be charged to 5.5 volts minimum for
the analyzer to operate.
User prompts displayed on the LCD guide the testing process. Test results are
clearly displayed on the LCD after testing is completed. Test results consist of
the following: Battery voltage, available power in CCAs and battery condition
indication. The battery may remain connected to the vehicle, as long as the
vehicle electrical system does not interfere with testing. The power cable is
detachable for easy storage or replacement.
An internal 9 volt battery supplies power to allow viewing of test results from
memory or to enable the print function; an infrared printer interface sends test
results to an available external printer for hard copy reports.
When the analyzer is using internal power, the following functions are available:
View Test Results, Print Test Results, and Voltmeter.
The analyzer is protected from accidental reverse connection to the battery.
VEHICLE PREPARATION
BEFORE TESTING, READ ALL SAFETY GUIDELINES.
Key OFF, engine OFF.
Disconnect all battery chargers! Battery cannot be tested while being charged.
In all multiple battery systems, all batteries must be tested separately. Batteries
connected in parallel must be disconnected. Only batteries in series may
remain connected during testing, see diagram below:
TO VEHICLE
+ -
POS NEG
Batteries in Series: All batteries are connected from the negative (-)
terminal of one battery, to the positive (+) terminal of the other. Only the
negative terminal of the first battery and the positive terminal of the last
battery are to be connected to the vehicle. Any number of batteries may be
connected in a series. However, each battery must be tested separately.
All other types of multiple connections must be disconnected from each other.
If the battery is connected to the vehicle, remove all electrical loads.
Battery connections must be clean and have good contact for proper test results.
Install terminal stud adapters (not included) on side post batteries. Terminal stud
adapters are available at most automotive parts stores.
+ -
POS NEG
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TO VEHICLE
+ -
POS NEG
HOOKUP
Connect the power cable to analyzer.
Connect the black clamp to the negative (-) terminal of the battery.
Connect the red clamp to the positive (+) terminal of the battery.
Make sure both sides of each clamp make good contact with the battery
terminals. If required, rock the clamps back and forth to improve connection.
If the analyzer does not power up, check the power cable at the analyzer and
the connections to the battery. Also, verify that the battery is charged to a
minimum of 5.5 volts. If the battery is below 5.5 volts, disconnect the analyzer,
and charge the battery.
Follow battery charger manufacturers instructions for proper battery charging
procedures.
Disconnect the charger, then hook up the analyzer. If the analyzer still does not
power up, the battery is not taking a charge and should be replaced.
WARNING:
It is dangerous to attempt to charge a battery with a bad cell.
ANALYZER SETUP
1. Select the language.
The analyzer is factory set to the English language. To change languages
(English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Swedish, or Dutch), select Analyzer
Setup and then Language from the menu. Use the UP/DOWN arrow keys to
move the pointer next to the appropriate selection and press the \ÿkey.
2. Select the battery CCA measurement standard.
The battery analyzer is factory set to the SAE measurement standard that rates
vehicle batteries sold in the U.S. To select another battery measurement
standard (SAE, DIN, IEC, EN, or BCI), select Analyzer Setup and then CCA
Standard from the menu. Use the UP/DOWN arrow keys to move the pointer
next to the appropriate selection and press the \ÿkey to set the CCA standard
of measure.
3. Adjust the Display.
To change the contrast of the LCD display, select Analyzer Setup and then
Adjust Display from the menu. Use the UP/DOWN arrow keys to change the
screen contrast and press the \ÿkey to set.
4. Select °Celsius or °Fahrenheit.
The analyzer is factory set to display temperature in degrees °F. To change
temperature display, select Analyzer Setup and then choose °C/°F from the
menu. Use the UP/DOWN arrow keys to move the pointer to the desired temperature units and press the \ÿkey to set.
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