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Battery Electrical System Analyzer
MODEL 12-1015
User’s Manual
Version 13.08
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Table of Contents
1.0 Introduction----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1.1 MODEL 12-1015 (Battery Electrical System Analyzer) ----------------------------------------------------3
1.2 Specifications-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------4
2.0 Safety Measures---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
2.1 Safety Precautions-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------5
2.2 Other Precautions------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------6
3.0 Working with Batteries-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
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4.0 The Battery Electrical System Analyzer------------------------------------------------------------
4.1 MODEL 12-1015 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------9
4.2 Key Functions-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------9
4.3 Functions of Individual Key---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------10
5.0 MODEL 12-1015 Setup ------------------------------------------------------------------------------
5.1 Printer Installation -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 11
5.2 Select Display Language------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 11
6.0 HELP Key----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
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7.0 Battery Test--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
7.1 Start Testing -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------15
8.0 Battery Rating Charts--------------------------------------------------------------------------- -----
8.1 Japanese Industrial Standards (JIS#) Rating Chart-------------------------------------------------------27
8.2 DIN & EN Standards Rating Charts-----------------------------------------------------------------------------28
8.3 YUASA Battery Rating Chart -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------30
8.4 Rough CCA Guide----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------31
9.0 Grounding Test ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
9.1 Start Testing------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------31
10.0 Starter Test ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
10.1 Begin Testing----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------37
11.0 Alternator Test---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
11.1 Start Testing------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------41 No load testing at 3,000 RPM-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------41 Testing with load at 2,000 RPM----------------------------------------------------------------------------------44
12.0 Printing and Viewing Test Results-------------------------------------------------------------47
12.1 Printing the Last Test Results------------------------------------------------------------------------------------49
13.0 PC Link -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
13.1 Installing Driver-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------50
13.2 Printing Results from Normal Printer-------------------------------------------------------------------------54
13.3 Saving results---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------54
14.0 Warranty Information--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
14.1 Limited Warranty-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------55
14.2 Limitations of Warranty--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------56
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1.0 - Introduction
1.1- MODEL 12-1015 (Battery Electrical System Analyzer):
This Analyzer uses the modern technology in battery testing which can test batteries as they are without charging before test. Testing procedures are quick and easy with repeatable results. Test Results can be printed directly on the integrated printer or it can be stored in the computer for records.
1. Battery Test:
Analyses the battery condition using microprocessor controlled testing
methods without the need of fully charging it before test.
The unit consumes very little current during testing hence the test can
be repeated numerous times without any worry of draining the battery and its results are highly accurate.
Extremely safe as it does not create any sparks during clamping and it
takes less than 7 seconds to obtain the full analyzed results of tested battery.
2. Grounding Test:
Analyses the condition of the electrical return circuit contacts
resistance which were connected to the engine or chassis body from the battery terminal with results and recommendations display after test.
3. Starter Test:
Checks the cranking effectiveness of the battery to predict when the
battery will fail to crank a vehicle basing on voltage profiles with results and recommendations display.
4. Alternator Test:
This test checks the alternator charging condition during load at 2,000
RPM and without load at 3,000 RPM with results and recommendations display after each test.
This Analyzer is maintenance-free and does not require internal batteries. It powers up when connected to the battery posts during testing or through an external 12 Volts DC source for later review of the test results.
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The operation is fast and simple. When hooked up to the battery posts, the displayed instructions on the screen will lead you through and a warning tone to caution you to perform the correct steps. In event that you need assistance, there is a key. It will display information about each function when selected.
Its result is consistent, repeatable and can be performed numerous times without heating up the unit. It is very safe as it does not create any sparks when connected to the battery terminals during testing on the vehicle.
After the test, the results will be stored in its memory and can be reviewed again later. Also it can be printed directly on the integrated mobile printer. It is equipped with a USB port to enable connection to PC to store the results or have it printed out from a normal computer printer.
1.2 Specifications:
Operating Voltage: 9V ~ 15V DC (max) Analyzing Capacity (Amps): CCA: 100 ~ 1700 EN: 100 ~ 1700
IEC: 100 ~ 1000 DIN: 100 ~ 1000 JIS#: 100 ~ 1700 SAE: 100 ~ 1700 CA: 100 ~ 1700
DC Volts Accuracy: ± 2% Reading Battery analyzing time: Less than 8 seconds. Languages: Multi-languages available depending on the
model selected. PC connection: Through USB port. Printer head: Thermo print head. Paper width: 57.5mm ± 0.5mm Paper roll diameter: Max. 40mm OD. Printing Speed: 50mm/sec. Working Temperature: 0ºC (32°F) ~ 50ºC (122°F). Working Humidity: 10% ~ 80 %
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2.0 Safety Measures:
For safety reasons, read this manual thoroughly before operating the tool. Always refer to and follow the safety instructions and testing procedures
provided by the car or equipment manufacturer. The safety messages presented below and throughout this user’s manual are reminders to the operator to exercise extreme care when using this test instrument.
2.1 Safety Precautions:
When the engine is running, it produces carbon monoxide, a toxic and poisonous gas. Always operate the vehicle in a well ventilated area. Do not breathe exhaust gases – they are hazardous that can lead to death.
To protect your eyes from propellant object such as caustic liquids, always wear safety eye protection.
Fuel and battery vapors are highly flammable.
DO NOT SMOKE NEAR THE VEHICLE DURING TESTING.
When engine is running, many parts (such as pulleys, coolant fan, belts, etc) turn at high speed. To avoid serious injury, always be alert and keep a safe distance from these parts.
Before starting the engine for testing or trouble shooting, always make sure the parking brakes is firmly engaged. Put the transmission in Park (automatic transmission) and Neutral (manual transmission).
Always block the drive wheels.
Never leave vehicle unattended while testing.
Never lay tools on vehicle battery. You may short the terminals together causing harm to yourself, the tools or the battery.
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Engine parts become very hot when engine is running. To prevent severe burns, avoid contact with hot engine parts.
Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry while working on engine. Loose clothing can get caught in fan, pulleys, belts, etc. Jewelry can conduct current and can cause severe burns if comes in contact between power source and ground.
When the engine is running, be cautious when working around the ignition coil, distributor cap, ignition wires and spark plugs. They are HIGH VOLTAGE components that can cause electrical Shock.
Always keep a fire extinguisher readily available and easily accessible in the workshop.
2.2 Other Precautions:
This Battery Analyzer is meant for testing of 12 Volts batteries only.
Its operating voltage is from 9V ~ 15V DC and should not be tested on
24V directly. It will cause damage to the unit. For 12V x 2 batteries (in series or parallel), disconnect the connections and test them individually.
Battery that has just been charged by a charger contains surface charge and it should be discharged by turning ON the Head lights for 3~5 minutes before testing.
Always attached the analyzer clips on the lead side of the battery terminal posts during testing so that it has a good contact. This will provide better and accurate results.
Do not attach the analyzer clips directly onto the steel bolt that tightened to the battery terminal posts; this may give inaccurate readings or inconsistent results. (Note: This also applies to all other battery testing methods.)
If the battery terminal posts were oxidized or badly corroded and the connections were bad, the analyzer will prompt you to check the connections. In this case, clean the terminal posts and performs testing directly on the terminal posts it-self.
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During testing on the battery while it is still in the car, make sure the engine is OFF.
Do not store the analyzer near high humidity or temperature area. Exposing to extreme temperatures will cause damage to the unit.
3.0 Working with Batteries
Lead-acid batteries contain a sulfuric acid electrolyte, which is a highly corrosive poison and will produce gasses when recharged and explode if ignited. It can hurt you badly.
When working with batteries, make sure you have plenty of ventilation, remove your hand jewelry, watch and wear protective eyewear (safety glasses), clothing, and exercise caution.
Do not allow battery electrolyte to mix with salt water. Even small quantities of this combination will produce chlorine gas that can KILL you!
Whenever possible, please follow the manufacturer's instructions for testing, jumping, installing, charging and equalizing batteries.
Never disconnect a battery cable from a vehicle with the engine
running because the battery acts like a filter for the electrical system.
Unfiltered [pulsating DC] electricity can damage expensive electronic components, e.g., emissions computer, radio, charging system, etc.
Turn off all electrical switches and components; turn off the ignition before disconnecting the battery.
For non-sealed batteries, check the electrolyte level. Make sure it is
covering the plates, and it is not frozen before starting to recharge (especially during winters).
Do not add distilled water if the electrolyte is covering the top of the
plates because during the recharging process, it will get warm and expand. After recharging has been completed, recheck the level.
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Reinstall the vent caps BEFORE recharging, recharge ONLY in
well-ventilated areas, and wear protective goggle. Do NOT smoke or cause sparks or flames while the battery is being
recharged because batteries give off explosive gasses.
If your battery is an AGM or a sealed flooded type, do NOT
recharge with current ABOVE 12% of the battery's RC rating (or 20% of the ampere-hour rating).
Gel cells should be charged over a 20-hour period and never over the manufacturer's recommended level or over 14.1 Volts DC.
Follow the battery and charger manufacturer's procedures for
connecting and disconnecting cables and other steps to minimize the possibility of an explosion or incorrectly charging the battery.
You should turn the charger OFF before connecting or disconnecting cables to a battery.
Do not wiggle the cable clamps while the battery is recharging, because a spark might occur, and this could cause an explosion. Good ventilation or a fan is recommended to disperse the gasses created by the recharging process.
If a battery becomes hot, over 43.3 °C (110 °F), o r violent gassing
or spewing of electrolyte occurs, turn the charger off temporarily or reduce the charging rate.
When charging the battery in the car with an external MANUAL
charger, make sure that it will not damage the vehicle's electrical system or components with high voltages.
Even if this is a remote possibility, it is best to disconnect the
vehicle's battery cables from the battery BEFORE connecting the charger.
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4.0 - The Battery Electrical System Analyzer
4.1 – MODEL 12-1015
4.2 - Keypad Functions:
Red Clamp to
Positive (+) battery post
Black Clamp to Negative (-) battery post
USB Port for PC Link
Integrated
Printer
Figure 1
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4.3 - Functions of Individual key:
1. Use this key to scroll up to the next item OR when it is in the keying-in Battery Rating values mode, press this key once will increase the value by step of 5 units.
2. Use this key to shift the selection tab to the right item OR when it is in the keying-in Battery Ratings values mode, press this key once will increase the value by step of 100 units.
3. Use this key to scroll down to the next item OR when it is in the keying-in Battery Ratings values mode, press this key once will decrease the value by step of 5 units.
4. Use this key to shift the selection tab to the left item OR when it is in the keying-in Battery Ratings values mode, press this key once will decrease the value by step of 100 units.
5. Press this ENTER key will get into the selected function or proceed to the next step.
6. To EXIT the function, press this key once will return back to the previous screen.
7. This is the HELP key. Press this key will enter into the help
menu and it will explain the functions of the item you have selected in detail.
8. Press this key will print the results after each individual test.
To print out all the four test results from the memory, this can be done by first select and enter [View Last Test] from the main menu and then press this key to print.
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5.0 – MODEL 12-1015 Setup
5.1 Printer Installation
1. The Analyzer has to be connected to an external power source by clamping its clips directly to a 12Volt car battery to turn on the printer. The red LED indicates the printer is on and green LED blinks when printing. (Fig. 3).
2.
Open the printer cover (Fig.4a). Place the thermo paper roll into the slot with the paper edge facing up (Fig. 4b). Make sure the paper is about 20mm out when the printer cover is closed (Figure 4c).
Figure 4a Figure 4b Figure 4c
5.2 Select Display Language
To change the display language of the Analyzer, this can be done while on the
Figure 3
wake up screen (see fig.5 below). First go to Setup Menu by pressing key until it has been highlighted and then press key to enter.
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Select Menu 
New: Clear Memory Continue Testing View last Test
Setup Menu
Then press [Enter].
Inside the Setup Menu (Fig.6), press to access the Language Menu (Fig.7).
Figure 5
Setup Menu 
Language
LCD Brightness Printer PC Link
[Enter] to proceed. [Exit] to quit.
Select Language 
English
Deutsch Español Français
[Enter] to save.
Select the preferred language by pressing key to scroll to the item. Then
Figure 6 Figure 7
confirm it by pressing save. Once it had been saved, the display will change to the language selected. Press key to exit and get back to the Main menu screen (Fig.5) to continue your test.
6.0 – Help Key
This selection helps you to familiarize with the usage of the MODEL 12-1015 as well as explaining the various test functions and its results. To get into this function, just Press key at any of the functions displayed on the menu screens as shown below (Fig.8 and Fig 9):
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Select Menu 
New: Clear Memory
Continue Testing
View last Test
Setup Menu
Then press [Enter].
Select Test 
Battery Test
Grounding Test Starter Test Alternator Test
Then press [Enter].
EXIT For Example:
If help is needed on “Battery Test”, then press key on this item and the display will change to as shown (Fig 10).
Figure 10
Battery Test 
How to operate
Voltage Battery ratings Internal R. LIFE
Press [Help] to read [Exit] to menu.
Pressing the key will scroll down to the next item “Voltage” (Fig. 11 below) and so forth until it reaches “Life”.
Battery Test 
How to operate
Voltage
Battery ratings Internal R. LIFE
Press [Help] to
Figure 11
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To see the help text, press key again on the selected item and it will display on the screen.
If you need to quit, just press key will go back to the main menu (Fig. 5). Let say if you need help on “How to operate””, press key in this selection
will get into the display as shown below:
Figure 12
How to operate 
Operation: Engine must be OFF. Locate the battery. Clamp Tester to Battery [+] and [-] posts. Check battery rating [CCA, SAE, JIS, DIN, IEC, EN, CA].Key the rating values. The Tester
Press key will scroll down to the next page to continue reading the text (Fig. 13) below.
Figure 13
posts. Check battery rating [CCA, SAE, JIS, DIN, IEC, EN, CA].Key the rating values. The Tester will lead you through the whole testing process.
[Exit] to menu.
If you wish to continue help on rest of the item like “Voltage, Battery ratings, Internal R and LIFE”, press key anytime will go back to the main menus (Fig.
11). Here just select the item you want with key and then press key will enter into the display screen with the explanation text.
To exit press key twice will go back to the main menu for you to begin testing. (Fig.5)
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7.0 - Battery Test
7.1 – Start Testing
Performing Battery Test while it is still in the car:
Vehicle that was running has to have its engine OFF first and then switch ON the headlights for 30 seconds to remove the surface charge. After the headlights had been switched OFF, let the battery rest for at least 1 minute to recover before testing commences.
The car engine and all other accessory loads must be OFF during test in order to have accurate results. When attaching the analyzer clips, make sure that the battery posts were not oxidized or badly corroded. Clean them first before clamping to it. Do not clamp onto the steel bolts directly which may give inaccurate and inconsistent results.
Testing on stand-alone batteries:
Clean the battery posts with a wire brush prior testing. For side post batteries, install stud adaptors. Do not use steel bolts for better results.
1. Attach the Analyzer clips onto the battery terminal posts [Red to (+) and
Black to (-)] the unit will power up and lights up the LCD display screen as shown (Fig.14).
Figure 14
2. It will run through a self-test and when completed, it will display the Main
Menu as shown: (Fig. 15)
BATTERY ELECTRICAL SYSTEM ANALYSER
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Figure 15
Select Menu 
New: Clear Memory
Continue Testing
View last Test
Setup Menu
Then press [Enter].
Here, it will let you select your choice from the Menu:
New: Clear Memory
Selecting this item will allow the tester to clear the last tested results stored in its memory and begin a new test.
Continue Testing
Selecting this item will allow you to continue the last test on the same car from where you had stopped.
For example: If you had done Battery Test and later, you wish to do Alternator Test or Grounding Test on the same car, just select this item and it will update the results after each test in its memory so that it can be review later or to be printed out.
View Last Test
Here it will let you review all the test results of the last tested car. The results stored will always be the updated ones which depend on the tests that had been done.
Use or keys to scroll for the pages during viewing. Examples:
Figure 16
Battery: Good
Measured: 406 CCA Rating: 630 CCA Volts: 12.45 V Int. R: 6.72 mOhm Life: 76 %
Results: High Ohms
The grounding resistance of the engine or car chassis is high. Clean the cable contacts or replace cable if
Figure 17
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3. After you have made your choice, selecting “New: Clear Memory” or
“Continue…Test” will proceed to the display below: (Fig. 18)
Figure 18
Select Test 
Battery Test
Grounding Test Starter Test Alternator Test
Then press [Enter].
4. Pressing key once will scroll down to the next item if there is a need
to select it.
5. As an example (Fig.18) the selected item was on “Battery Test” and it is
being highlighted.
6. Press key will proceed to do the battery testing and if it has detected
any surface charge on the battery, it will start to remove and a message is shown (Fig. 19) below.
Figure 19
The Analyser is removing the battery surface charge now.
Please wait for a moment!
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7. If the surface charge is too great for the analyzer to handle, it will prompt
you with the instructions as shown: (Fig. 20) below.
Figure 20
Battery surface charge is present!
Turn the ignition key to ON position.
Switch ON the headlights to remove surface charge.
8. Wait until the surface charge removal had completed, the analyzer will
advise as follows: (Fig.21) and then press key.
Figure 21
Battery surface charge has been removed.
Turn ignition key to OFF position.
Switch OFF the headlights and then press [Enter].
9. If there is no surface charge present, then it will straight away enter into
“Select Battery” menu screen as shown in Fig. 22
Figure 22
Select Battery 
SLI (Wet Type)
AGM (Flat/Spiral)
[Enter] to proceed
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Here, selecting SLI (Wet type) battery meant that it tests Starting, Lighting and Ignition (SLI) batteries e.g. normal flooded types like Wet Low Maintenance (Sb/Ca), Wet Standard (Sb/Sb) Batteries.
If AGM (Flat/Spiral) is selected, then it will test Wet (MF) Maintenance
Free (Ca/Ca), AGM/Gel Cell VRLA (Ca/Ca) Batteries.
10. Once the selection has been done, it will proceed to the display as shown
in Fig 23:
Figure 23
Select Rating 
CCA
SAE DIN JIS IEC EN CA Unknown
11. Before selecting the ratings ‘CCA, SAE, EN, IEC, DIN, CA and JIS #’ from
the menu, check the battery specification value. This value can be checked on the battery labels as some of the examples shown below:
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If it is selected under JIS # (Japanese Industrial Standard) then the display
will prompt you as shown (Fig.24) below.
Figure 24
Please refer to the charts provided for converting JIS# to CCA ratings before keying in the values.
Press [Enter] to continue...
Refer to the battery model (example: 80D26L or NX110-5L) on the Cold Cranking Amps (CCA) Table list supplied separately or from this manual on page 27 & 28 (See example Fig.25 below.)
Figure 25
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Press key and the display will show: (Fig.26) below:
Figure 26
Input Battery Rating
Increase/decrease:
 Single digit  ⊳ By hundredth 
500 CCA
Press [Enter] to proceed.
12. Referring to the Table list (Fig.25) basing on 80D26L, check the battery
type: WET, MF, Sealed MF or Closed MF (CMF) as each category has different CCA ratings. For instance, if the battery is a Sealed MF (CMF) then it is rated at 630 CCA.
Note: WET - Wet Cell Type
MF - Maintenance Free Type SMF - Closed or Sealed Maintenance Free
13. To enter the value 630, press key will increase the original value
of 500 (Fig.26) by step of 100 units to 600. Likewise use key to
increase the last two digits (00) to 30 by step of 5 units for each pressing. (Fig. 27)
Figure 27
Input Battery Rating
Increase/decrease:
 Single digit  ⊳ By hundredths 
630 CCA
Press [Enter] to proceed.
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Once the CCA rating of the battery is confirmed, pressing the key will start the testing process. Refer to the display below (Fig. 28).
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Analysing ...
Please wait!
14. For less than 7 seconds, the results of the testing will be displayed on the
LCD screen. (Fig. 29)
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Battery: Good
Measured: 406 CCA Rating: 630 CCA Volts: 12.45 V Int. R: 6.72 mOhm Life: 76%
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Interpretations of the above results:
1. RESULTS: Good A very straight forward display of the final results basing on the evaluation of the tested condition. ‘Good’ indicates the battery in good condition. ‘Replace’ indicates that the battery needs to be replaced. If not, the battery will fail anytime without any warning.
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SOC
Wet
- Flooded
AGM(Flat/Spiral)
AGM (Gel)
100 %
90 %
80 %
75 %
50 %
2. Volts : 12.45V The volts here indicated the State of Charge (SOC) of the tested battery which is 12.45V during open circuit condition. [Slightly above 80% SOC for Flooded (Lead Acid) batteries by referring to the table below.]
(Sb/Ca, Sb/Sb)
12.60V or higher 12.80V or higher 12.85V or higher
12.58 V 12.72 V 12.77 V
12.44 V 12.64 V 12.69 V
12.40 V 12.60 V 12.65 V
12.20 V 12.30 V 12.35 V
Wet MF (Ca/Ca)
3. Measured: 406 CCA It means that the battery tested has a capacity of 406 CCA power available. CCA ratings has been used here, therefore the tested result is in CCA and if other rating (DIN, SAE, JIS, IEC, CA, or EN) were selected, it will base on the respective rating to calculate and show the results in that selected rating.
4. Rating: 630 CCA This is the battery capacity rated output which was stated on the label. Refer page 19 on how the rating is obtained.
Please take Note:
This output value (406 CCA) is related to the actual power available in the battery in relation to that battery's rating (630 CCA). On average, a new battery's CCA as measured by this tester will read 10-15 % higher than its stated rating.
As the battery ages, the CCA number measured by this tester will decrease so it reads near its rating. While this value is not the same as a CCA test, it is the best available measurement for showing a battery's current condition in relation to its rating.
From the above example, a 630 CCA rated battery measuring 406 CCA available power does not mean that the battery would pass a CCA test at 406 CCA. The available power reading shows that the battery is not able to perform up to its rated ability (630 CCA).
In comparison to another battery when fully charged, the 630 CCA battery measuring 406 CCA is no stronger than a 400 CCA battery showing 400 CCA available power when fully charged.
The available power number is meant for comparison to its own rating. In fact, in this example the 630 CCA battery is failing to
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perform to its rating, while the 400 CCA battery is still working. Basing on SAE, CCA test is a manufacturing process control test applicable only on new, fully charged batteries. It does not produce an actual value, but is a PASS / FAIL test. It measures the discharge load, in amps, that a battery can supply for 30 seconds at 0°F/-18°C while maintaining a vol tage of 1.2 volts per cell (7.2 volts per battery) or higher.
Thus, the CCA test shows the minimum power requirement for the battery as rated, which means a battery rated at 400 CCA must measure 7.2 volts or above for 30 seconds when a load of 400 amps is applied at 0°F/ -18°C.
The above methods also hold for DIN, IEC, JIS, EN basing on its individual ratings.
5. Int. R (Internal Resistance): 6.72mΩΩΩ In normal condition, the internal resistance should fall between 2.0 m ~ 15.0 m. As a matter of fact, the higher the battery CCA readings obtained the lower the internal resistance should be.
6. LIFE: 76 % This is an indication of the battery life expectancy in percentage. If the life falls below 45 %, the RESULT will display “Replace” and it is time to change to a new battery.
Explanation of the following terms used as shown on the LCD display:
CCA (Cold Cranking Amps) – most commonly used Standard.
CCA is a rating used in the battery industry to rate a battery’s ability to start an engine in cold temperatures. This rating is the number of amperes that a new fully charged battery can delivery at 0°F (-18°C) for 30 seconds, while maintaining a voltage of at least 7.2 Volts for a 12V battery during cranking.
SAE (The Society of Automotive Engineers) Standard.
SAE has established Cold Cranking Amperes (CCA) rating for batteries as their standard. Therefore this rating is the same as CCA rating as mentioned above.
IEC (International Electrotechnical Commission) Standard.
IEC amperes rating require that at 0°F (-18°C), the number of amperes that the 12V battery can deliver while maintaining a voltage of at least of
8.4 Volts for 60 seconds during cranking.
EN (European Norms) Standard.
EN amperes rating require that at 0°F (-18°C), the number of ampere that the 12V battery can deliver while maintaining a voltage of at least 6.0 Volts for 180 seconds during cranking.
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JIS# (Japanese Industrial Standard)
JIS # amperes’ rating is based on Ampere Hours and is calculated using 20 hours rating. In this manual, it is using CCA ratings reference table list provided basing on the JIS model number (See page 24 & 25).
DIN (Deutsches Industrie Normen) Standard.
Basing on DIN , the rating requires that at 0°F (-18°C), the 12V battery is able to deliver the number of amperes while maintaining a voltage of at least of 9.0 Volts for 30 seconds and 8.0 Volts for 150 seconds during cranking.
CA (Cranking Amperes) Rating.
This rating is the number of amperes that a new fully charged battery can delivery at 32°F (0°C) for 30 seconds, while maintaining a voltage of at least 7.2 Volts for a 12V battery during cranking.
Unknown
If you are not sure which ratings (CCA, EN, IEC, JIS or DIN) that the battery is based on, then choose this setting. It will show the battery’s Voltage (State of Charge), CCA and the Internal Resistance (milli Ohm) only. This selection can also be used to test 12V - Deep Cycle Batteries.
An example of the results display is shown below: (Fig.30)
Battery:
Measured: 220 CCA Volts: 12.26 V Int. R: 6.24 mOhm
Figure 30
To determine the condition of the tested Deep Cycle Batteries, refer the
Volts reading – State of Charge (should not fall below 12.60V when fully charged for Lead Acid Batteries, 12.85V for Gel Batteries and 12.80V for AGM Batteries) and the Internal Resistance [Int. R] of the tested battery
should not be more 15 mOhm readings. Batteries that had been left idle for long periods can still be tested with this
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analyzer. To perform the test, just clamp the analyzer clips onto the battery terminals and it will display the screen (Fig.31) as shown if its voltage falls below the normal 12.0 volts.
Figure 31
Battery voltage is below 12.00 Volts!
Press [Enter] to continue...
Press key to continue and the display will show: (Fig.32)
Figure 32

CCA
SAE DIN JIS IEC EN
Check the battery ratings and enter it as described in steps 10 to 12 (page 19~21) and the results will show as an example below: (Fig. 33 and Fig.34)
Battery: OK-Recharge
Measured: 220 CCA Rating: 400 CCA Volts: 11.96 V Int. R: 12.24 mOhm
State of Charge is low! Charge battery and test again.
Battery: To replace
Measured: 120 CCA Rating: 400 CCA Volts: 10.56 V Int. R: 20.24 mOhm
State of Charge is low! Internal resistance is high.
Figure 33
Figure 34
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Battery
NEW
WET
CMF
NEW
OLD
WET
MF
CMF
26A17R
34B17L
26A17L
34B19R
26A19R
34B19L
26A19L
34B19RS
28A19R
34B19LS
28A19L
36B20R
32A19R
36B20L
32A19L
36B20RS
26A17R
36B20LS
26B17L
38B20R
28B17R
38B20RS
28B17L
38B20L
28B19R
38B20LS
28B19L
40B20L
32B20R
40B20R
32B20L
42B20L
32C24R
42B20RS
32C24L
42B20LS
34B17R
46B24L
46B24R
75D31L
46B24RS
80D2
3R
46B24LS
80D23L
46B26R
80D26R
46B26L
80D26L
46B26RS
85B60K
46B26LS
85BR60K
48D26R
95D31R
48
D26L
95D31L
50B24L
95E41R
50B24R
95E41L
50D20R
105E41R
50D20L
105E41L
Fig.33 Results shown [OK-Recharge], it indicated that the battery has to
be fully charged first before repeating the test. For Fig.34, the Results shown [To replace], this meant that the battery
need to be replaced as its internal plate resistance [Int. R] is higher than 15 mOhm.
15. Pressing the key at any moment will exit and return back to the main menu screen (Fig.18).
8.0 – Battery Ratings Charts
8.1 Japanese Industrial Standard (JIS#) CCA Ratings
Battery Model (JIS#)
200 200 12N24-4 200 220 264 12N24-3 200 220 264 NT50-N24 250 NT50-N24L 250 NX60-N24 270 295 NX60-N24L 270 295 200 200 245 245 NS40S 245 NS40LS 245 NS40 270 NS40L 270 N40 240 325 400 N40L 240 325 400 280 NS60 325 369 420 NS60S 325 360 420 NS60LS 325 360 420 NS60 360 360 360 360 N50 280 360 420 N50L 280 360 420 NT80-S6L 390 NT80-S6 390 310 380 480 310 380 480
OLD
CCA Rating
MF
SMF
Model (JIS#)
280 NS40ZA 270 325 400 NS40ZAL 270 325 400 NS40ZAS 270 325 400 NS40ZALS 270 325 400 NS40Z 275 300 360 NS40ZL 275 300 360 NS40ZS 275 300 360 NS40ZLS 275 300 360 NX60-N24 330 340 410 NT60-N24S 330 340 410 NX60-24L 330 340 410 NX60-24LS 330 340 410 330 330 330 330 330 NS60L 325 360 420 N70ZL 450 540 725 580 580 NX110-5 580 580 630 NX110-5L 580 580 630 500 500 NX120-7 620 660 850 NX120-7L 620 660 850 N100 515 640 770 N100L 515 640 770 N100Z 580 720 880 N100ZL 580 720 880
CCA Rating
SMF
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NEW
WET
CMF
NEW
OLD
WET
MF
CMF
50D23R
105F51R
50D23L
105F51
50D26R
115E41R
50D26L
115E41L
55B24R
115F51R
55B24L
115F51L
55B24RS
130E41R
55B24LS
130E41L
55D23R
130F51R
55D23L
130F51L
55D26L
145F51R
55D26R
145F51L
60D23R
145G51R
60D23L
150F51
R
65D23R
150F51L
65D23L
165G51R
65D26R
165G51L
65D26R
170F51R
65D31R
170F51L
6
5D31L
180G51R
70D23R
180G51L
70D23L
195G51R
75D23R
195G51L
75D23L
190H52R
75D26R
190H52L
75D26L
245H52R
75D31R
245H52L
Battery
Amps
Battery
Amps
DIN
EN
DIN
EN
52805
55057
52815
55068
53517
55069
53520
55218
53521
55414
53522
55415
53621
55421
53624
55422
53625
55423
53
638
55427
53646
55428
53653
55457
53836
55529
53890
55530
54038
55531
54039
55545
54232
55548
54312
55552
54313
55559
Battery Model (JIS#)
85BR60K 500 85B60K 500 50D20R 370 50D20L 370 NX100-S6 435 420 500 NX100-S6L 435 420 500 NT80-S6S 430 420 500 NT80-S6LS 430 420 500 355 480 500 355 480 500 N50ZL 350 440 525 N50Z 350 440 525 520 520 420 540 580 420 540 580 NS70 415 520 625 NS70L 415 520 625 N70 390 520 630 N70L 390 520 630 35-60 490 540 580 25-60 490 540 580 500 520 580 500 520 580 F100-5 490 F100-5L 490 N70Z 450 540 735
OLD
CCA Rating
MF
SMF
Battery Model (JIS#)
8.2 DIN & EN Standards Rating Chart
CCA Rating
N100Z 580 N100ZL 580 NS120 650 800 960 NS120L 650 800 960 N120 650 800 960 N120L 650 800 960 NX200-10 800 NX200-10L 800 800 800 NS150 780 920 NS150L 780 920 N150 780 900 1100 NT200-12 640 NT200-12L 640 NS200 935 980 NS200L 935 980 NX250-12 1045 NX250-12L 1045 NT250-15 1090 NT250-15L 1090 NX300-51 1145 NX300-51L 1145 N200 925 1100 1300 N200L 925 1100 1300 NX400-20 1530 1250 NX400-20L 1530 1250
SMF
Model No.
180 240 180 240 175 300 150 240 150 240 150 240 175 300 175 300 175 300 175 300 175 300 175 300 175 300 175 300 175 300 175 300 175 300 210 360 220 330
Model No.
320 540 220 390 220 390 255 420 265 450 265 450 265 450 265 450 300 510 300 510 300 510 265 450 220 360 255 420 255 420 255 420 255 420 255 420 255 420
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Amps
Battery
Amps
DIN
EN
DIN
EN
54317
55559L
54324
55563
54434
55564
54437
55565
54449
55565L
54459
55566
54459L
55567
54464
55811
54465
56012
54466
56048
54469
56049
54519
56068
54523
56069
54524
56073
54533
56077
54537
56091
54545
56092
54551
56111
54577
56216
54578
56218
54579
56219
54580
56220
54584
56225
54590
56311
54612
56312
54801
56318
54827
56322
55040
56323
55041
56420
55042
56530
55044
56618
55046
56619
55048
56620
55056
56633
56638
60026
56641
60038
55647
60044
56821
60527
56820
60528
56828
61017
57024
61018
57029
61023
57113
61047
57114
61048
57217
62034
57218
62038
57219
62045
57220
62529
57230
63013
57412
63545
57412L
63549
57413
64020
57512
64028
57513
64035
57531
64036
Model No.
210 360 220 330 210 360 210 360 210 360 210 360 210 360 220 330 210 360 210 360 210 360 210 360 220 300 220 300 210 360 190 300 190 300 220 300 220 300 220 300 220 300 220 300 220 300 210 330 210 360 190 300 240 360 265 450 220 360 220 360 265 450 300 510 300 540 320 540 300 510 300 510 300 510 315 540 315 540 315 540 315 540 315 540 400 680 400 680 420 720 420 720 420 720 420 720 380 640 400 680 400 680 400 680 350 570 350 570 350 570
Model No.
255 420 255 420 255 420 255 420 255 420 265 450 255 420 360 540 230 420 250 390 250 390 250 390 250 390 250 390 300 510 360 540 300 510 300 540 300 510 300 510 300 510 280 510 300 510 300 510 300 510 300 510 300 510 300 510 300 510 300 510 300 510 300 510 300 510 300 510 440 720 500 760 500 760 410 680 410 680 400 680 400 680 450 760 450 760 450 760 420 680 420 680 420 680 450 760 470 680 420 680 420 680 325 550 520 760 520 760 460 760
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Amps
Battery
Amps
DIN
EN
DIN
EN
58424
64317
58513
64318
58514
64323
58515
65513
58521
65514
58522
65515
58527
67043
58811
67045
58815
68021
58820
68032
58821
68034
58827
68040
58833
70027
58838
70029
59017
70036
59018
70038
59040
71014
59215
71015
59218
72512
59219
73011
59226
88038
59514
88046
59518
88056
59519
88066
59615
88156
59616
88074
60018
88
092
60019
Battery
Battery
Battery
24-500
65-730
GTH40L
34-6MF
65-900
GTH40S
34-60
74-60
GT50L
34-61
0MF
75-6MF
GTH55DL
34-710
75-72
GTH60L
35-580
75A-72
GTH60DL
41-580
75-660
GTH75DL
55D23R
78A-72
GTH75DR
58-6MF
78-710
GR96R
-MF
58-60
GR40R
-MF
GR96R
-
CMF
58-530
G
R40R
-
CMF
65-70
GTH40
Model No
450 760 320 540 320 540 450 760 320 540 320 540 395 640 440 720 395 640 395 640 395 640 400 640 400 680 400 680 360 600 360 600 360 600 450 760 290 480 290 480 450 760 320 540 395 640 395 640 360 600 360 600 250 410 250 410
Model No
8.3 YUASA Battery Rating Chart
Model No.
CCA
500 500 525 610 710 580 580 522 530 525 530 700
Model No.
CCA
540 900 540 900 540 900 540 900 570 900 570 900 600 1000 600 1000 570 950 600 1000 600 1000 570 950 630 1050 630 1050 570 950 630 1050 700 1150 700 1150 680 1150 740 1200 175 300 210 360 265 450 300 510 320 540 400 680 400 680
Model No.
730 850 525 615 500 630 660 670 710 700 820 277
CCA
276 275 356 356 325 325 520 521 500 580
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8.4 Rough CCA Guide
Given below is a rough CCA ratings guide for any unknown battery model basing on the capacity of the vehicle:
Vehicle Capacity Approximate Battery CCA Rating 1200 ~ 1600 cc 350 CCA
1600 ~ 2000 cc 500 CCA 2000 ~ 3000 cc 650 CCA 3000 cc and above 750 CCA M. Benz over 3000 cc 760 CCA
9.0 – Grounding Test
The engine body and the vehicle chassis are always connected to the battery negative terminal to provide the electrical return path (grounding) for all the electrical components. Due to the surrounding environmental effect, the surface contacts of these joints or connections of these circuits will be subjected to oxidation and corrosion in a matter of time rendering them to have high resistance in it. One typical example is the connection at the battery terminals where oxidation and corrosion takes place very often. If these contacts were no good then it will pose a lot of electrical problems to the vehicle.
To check the grounding condition, this Analyzer will measure the resistance from the engine body contact to the battery terminal then it will display the results and the recommendations.
9.1 – Start Testing
1. Make sure that the engine is switched OFF. Attach the clips onto the battery terminal posts and the analyzer will power up and lights up the LCD display screen as shown (Fig.35).
Figure 35
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2. It will run through a self-test and when completed it displays the Main Menu as shown: (Fig. 36)
Figure 36
Select Menu 
New: Clear Memory
Continue Testing
View last Test
Setup Menu
Then press [Enter].
3. After you have made your choice, selecting “New: Clear Memory” or “Continue…Test” will proceed to the display below: (Fig. 37)
Figure 37
Select Test 
Battery Test
Grounding Test Starter Test Alternator Test
Then press [Enter].
4. Pressing key once will scroll down to the ‘Grounding Test’ (Fig.38)
Select Test 
Battery Test
Grounding Test
Starter Test Alternator Test
Then press [Enter]
Figure 38
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5. Press key will proceed to the display as follows: (Fig. 39)
Grounding Test
Clip the Black clip to engine body or the car chassis and the Red clip to the battery [+] post.
Press [Enter] to begin.
Figure 39
6. Now transfer the BLACK tester clip from the battery [-] terminal to a suitable position on the engine or chassis body leaving the RED clip still attached to the battery [+] terminal.
7. Press key again to start analyzing (Fig. 40)
Analysing ...
Please wait!
Figure 40
8. Once it has finished analyzing, it will prompt you with an instruction (Fig. 41) stating that you have should unclamp the Black tester clip from the engine or chassis body and transfer to the battery negative [-] terminal within 20 seconds time limit if not the testing procedure has to be repeated again as the gathered data will be lost.
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Figure 41
Grounding Test
Now transfer the Black clip to the battery [-] post.
The time limit given is 20 seconds before the memory is lost.
9. Once the Black clip is clamped onto the battery [-] terminal, the Analyzer display will light up as shown. (Fig. 42)
Figure 42
Grounding Test
Press [Enter] to continue the test.
10. Now you need to press key to proceed and the display will show as follows (Figure 43).
Figure 43
Analysing ...
Please wait!
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11. If the measured resistance reading is within limits, then it will display as follows (Fig. 44)
Results: OK
The grounding resistance of the engine or car chassis is within limit.
Figure 44
12. If the measured resistance reading has gone beyond the limits, then it will display the screen as follows (Fig. 45).\
Figure 45
Results: High Ohms
The grounding resistance of the engine or car chassis is high.
Clean the cable contacts or replace cable if necessary.
Note:
The above indicates that the ground contact from the engine body to the battery is bad. Check for rusted or corroded point of contacts. If found, dismantle it for cleaning or replace before fixing back. Repeat the test again after fixing.
Another thing is that if you suspect that the result is in question, you may conduct the test with the Black clip clamp at different location.
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13. If you did not follow the right procedures during the testing, it will display the results as follows (Fig. 46) below:
Figure 46
Results:Not detected
Wrong procedures.
Try again and follow the step by step instructions given.
14. To exit the program, pressing the key at any moment will exit and
return back to the main menu screen (See Fig.38).
10.0 – Starter Test
This test actually checks the cranking effectiveness of the battery and also
can predicts when the battery will fail to crank a vehicle. This Analyzer was designed to address the weakness of conventional
testers with its cranking power measurements. Simply connect the analyzer to the battery in the vehicle and start the engine!
To understand the working principle of the tests, let’s look at the wave form displays taken during the cranking tests with an oscilloscope.
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Figure (A) above shows the voltage profile of a healthy battery during the cranking of an engine. The graph starts off at the battery's nominal voltage, and a voltage drop is detected when the vehicle is cranked. The voltage recovers to the battery's nominal voltage and eventually rises to approximately 14.4 V when the alternator starts charging the battery.
For Figure (B) where a typical 2 year-old battery, you noticed the difference in the voltage drop which indicates that it is weaker but still usable.
Whereas Figure (C) represents a very weak battery that can barely crank a car and is due to fail in the very near future.
As voltage profiles can indicate the relative ability of the tested battery in starting an engine, so there is no need for knowledge on the starter motor requirement or the battery's rating and size.
MODEL 12-1015 will capture the highest voltage drop and calculate the final results which should not be lower than 9.6V average during cranking and computes the result after the test.
10.1– Begin Testing
1. With engine OFF, place the vehicle transmission in NEUTRAL for Manual
and PARK for Automatic then apply the parking brake.
2. Connect the analyzer to the battery terminals and the display will light up as shown (Fig 47).
Figure 47
3. After you have made your choice, selecting either “New: Clear Memory” or “Continue…Test” will proceed to the display below: (Fig. 48)
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Figure 48
Select Menu 
New: Clear Memory
Continue Testing
View last Test
Setup Menu
Then press [Enter].
4. From the main MENU, select ‘Starter Test’ by scrolling down using
key. The screen will show (Fig.49).
Figure 49
Select Test 
Battery Test Grounding Test
Starter Test
Alternator Test
Then press [Enter].
5. Press key to continue and the display will show: (Fig.50)
Figure 50
Starter Test
Battery: 12.45V
Crank engine now until it starts. Then press [Enter].
6. Switch the ignition key to ON and start cranking the engine until it starts. Immediately after that press key and the results will show as follows (Figure 51):
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Figure 51
Result: OK
Min. Volts: 10.56V Volt Drop: Normal
Press [Exit] to main menu.
7. If the voltage drop is too great during the cranking, the tested results will display as follows (Figure 52) and will prompt you to check the starter system.
Figure 52
Result: High Drop
Min. Volts: 8.56V Volt Drop: High
Check starter relay, battery terminals or battery has aged. Press [Exit] to main menu.
8. During cranking when it detects that there is no drop in voltage, it will display the following screen (Figure 53).
Figure 53
Result: Not detected
No change in volt drop. Check clamping at battery side and test again.
Press [Exit] to main menu.
9. Pressing the key at any moment will exit and return back to the main menu screen. (Fig.49)
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11.0 – Alternator Test
An alternator is the device used to produce the electricity the car needs to run and to keep the battery charged. The alternator uses the principle of electromagnetic induction to produce voltage and current. The four main parts of the alternator are the Rotor, Stator, Diode Pack, Voltage Regulator and an Ammeter or Indicator Light to inform the driver of any problems. All of these parts must be in good working order for the alternator to do its job.
The Rotor is a coil of wire wound around an iron core. The Rotor rotates as the alternator shaft rotates and current passes through brushes. The Rotor winding passes the Field current. This causes the Rotor to produce a magnetic field. So basically the Rotor is a rotating electro magnet.
The Stator is a set of three windings fixed to the case of the alternator and these windings are static i.e. they don’t rotate. As the Rotor rotates its magnetic field “cuts” each Stator winding in turn, this induces a current in each winding. The outputs from the Stator windings are 120 degrees apart and are alternating current (AC).
But vehicles run on DC current, so we need something that will convert the AC current to DC current. This is the job of the diode pack. A diode is an electrical one-way check valve that will let current flow in only one direction. The typical diode pack uses four diodes to accomplish this. AC current is feed in on one side of the diode pack and DC current comes out the other side. The diode pack here will rectify the alternating 3 phases from the Stators and combine them into a single Direct Current which also works the dash ammeter or indicator light.
Now that we have a DC current that the vehicle can use, we need a way to control that current. That is the job of the voltage regulator. As the name implies, it regulates the voltage going to the battery. It does this by turning current to the field (stator) terminal of the alternator on and off. If the battery voltage goes below 13.5 volts, the voltage regulator sends current to the field terminal and allows the alternator to start charging. Current will then flow into the battery and bring it up to full charge. If the voltage goes above 15.0 volts, the voltage regulator shuts off the current to the field terminal and keeps the battery from overcharging and cooking itself. This is how the voltage regulator controls the alternator output.
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When you first start your vehicle, the alternator needs some current to start working. The voltage regulator supplies this current from the battery to the field (stator) terminal of the alternator to get it started.
The state of charge of the battery controls amperage output of the alternator. When the battery has a full charge, the electro-motive force of the voltage lowers the amperage to almost zero. As the battery charge wears down, the electro-motive force is not enough to stop the amperage, so it flows into the battery and charges it again.
11.1 – Start Testing
This test is to check the MAX and MIN charging voltages output of the alternator at 3000 RPM without load and 2000 RPM with all loads ON. With this test you can determine the alternator’s condition when in reference with the vehicle’s Service Manual.
No load testing at 3,000 RPM
1. With engine OFF, place the vehicle transmission in NEUTRAL for Manual
and PARK for Automatic and apply the parking brake.
2. Attach the Analyzer clips onto the battery terminal posts and it will power up and lights up the LCD display screen as shown (Fig.54)
Figure 54
3. It will run through a self-test and when completed it displays the Main Menu as shown: (Fig. 55)
Figure 55
BATTERY ELECTRICAL SYSTEM ANALYSER
Select Menu 
New: Clear Memory
Continue Testing
View last Test
Setup Menu
Then press [Enter].
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4. After you have made your choice, selecting either “New: Clear Memory” or “Continue…Test” will proceed to the display below: (Fig. 56)
Figure 56
Select Test 
Battery Test
Grounding Test Starter Test Alternator Test
Then press [Enter].
5. Pressing key to scroll down to the ‘Alternator Test’ (Fig.57)
Figure 57
Select Test 
Battery Test Grounding Test Starter Test
Alternator Test
Then press [Enter]
6. Press key to continue and the display will show: (Fig.58)
Figure 58
No Load Test
Start the car engine and keeps it running.
Then press [Enter] to begin.
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Charging Volts
Start the engine and then press key again and the screen will prompt you as shown below (Fig. 59).
Figure 59
No Load Test
Make sure all electrical loads are turn OFF. Rev the engine to 3,000 rpm. Press [Enter].Hold on to this 3,000 rpm for 10 seconds and release the pedal.
Follow the instructions, make sure that all loads (lights, air-condition, etc) are OFF. Rev the engine up to 3,000 ~ 3,500 RPM by referring to the dashboard meter, then press key and maintain the engine speed for about 10 seconds and release the pedal. The maximum and minimum voltages values will be captured.
After that press key again and it show as below (Fig 60.)
Charging Volts range limit.
With the captured readings, analysis can done by referring to the limits as indicated that MAX voltage should not exceed 15.0V (max. voltage at 3,000 RPM) and MIN voltage should be more than 13.3V (min voltage during idling speed).
No Load Test
At 3,000 rpm:
Av Volts: 14.2V <15.0V: Max. 14.6V >13.3V: Min. 13.8V
Press [Enter] for results.
Figure 60
Average
Captured Volts readings
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Min 13.2V
7. Press key will show the results of the test (Figure 61):
Results: Good
At 3,000 rpm, No load Test: Average Charging Volts: 14.2V
Press [Enter] to continue to Loading Test.
Figure 61
8. If either minimum or maximum charging volts are not within the voltage range limits then it will display one of the screen as below (Figures 62 &
63) and it will prompt you to check the charging system for the fault.
Results: Low charge
At 3,000 rpm, No load Test: >13.3V:
Check for loose belt and the alternator.
Figure 62 Figure 63
Results:High charge
At 3,000 rpm, No load Test: <15.0V: Max.15.6V
Check alternator and the regulator.
Testing with load at 2,000 RPM
As more electrical accessories, such as lights, heater, air condition, car stereos, etc. were used; the electro-motive force decreases and this will allow more amperage from the alternator to flow into the battery to compensate for the added load. This test is to check the alternator’s behavior during loading.
9. Continue from the previous test (either Fig. 61, 62 or 63); proceed to the next step by pressing key will enter to the display as follows. (Fig.64)
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>13.5V: Max. 13.8V
>12.5V: Min. 12.8V
Charging volts.
Loading Test
Switch ON all electrical loads. Rev engine up to 2,000 rpm. Press [Enter].Hold on to this 2,000 rpm for 10 seconds and release the pedal.
Figure 64
Follow the instructions, switch ON all electrical loads (Head Lights, Radio, Air-condition, Heater, etc). Rev the engine up to 2,000 ~ 2,500 RPM by referring to the dashboard meter, then press key and maintain the engine speed for about 10 seconds and release the pedal. The maximum and minimum voltages values will be captured. (Fig.65)
Normal Charging range limit.
Loading Test
At 2,000 rpm: Av.Volts: 13.3V
Press [Enter] for results.
Average
Captured Volts readings
Figure 65
With the captured readings, analysis can done by referring to the limits as indicated that MAX voltage should exceed 13.5V (max. voltage at 2,000 RPM) and MIN voltage should be more than 12.5V (min voltage during idling speed).
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After that press key again and the results will be shown as below (Fig 66.)
Results: Good
At 2,000 rpm, Loading Test: Average Charging Volts: 13.3V
Figure 66
10. If either minimum or maximum charging volts are not within the voltage range limits then it will display one of the screen as below (Figures 66 &
67) and it will prompt you to check the alternator system for the fault.
Results: Low charge
At 2,000 rpm, Loading Test: >13.5V: Max. 13.3V
Check for loose belt and the alternator.
Figure 67 Figure 68
Results: Low charge
At 2,000 rpm, Loading Test: >12.5V: Min. 12.4V
Check for loose belt and the alternator.
11. To exit the program, pressing the key at any moment will exit and return back to the main menu screen (Fig.57).
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USB Cable
12.0 – View Last Test Results
To view the results of the last test, MODEL 12-1015 has to be connected to an external power source by either clamping its clips directly to a 12Volt car battery or connected to a PC via the USB port.
Figure 69
1. Once power up, the wakeup screen will display as follows:
Figure 70
2. It will run through a self-test and when completed it displays the Main Menu as shown: (Fig. 71)
Figure 71
BATTERY ELECTRICAL SYSTEM ANALYSER
Select Menu 
New: Clear Memory
Continue Testing
View last Test
Setup Menu
Then press [Enter].
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3. Pressing key once will scroll down to the ‘View last Test’ See Fig. 72.
Figure 72
Select Menu 
New: Clear Memory Continue Testing
View last Test
Setup Menu
Then press [Enter].
4. Press key will proceed to display the last test results depends on the type of test you had performed earlier. (Fig. 73)
Battery: Good
Measured: 406 CCA Rating: 630 CCA Volts: 12.45 V Int. R: 6.72 mOhm Life: 76%
Figure 73
5. To view the next page, press or key to get to the page you want.
Some examples below are: (Figs. 74, 75, 76 & 77)
Figure 74 Figure 75
Results: High Ohms
The grounding resistance of the engine or car chassis is high.
Clean the cable contacts or replace cable if necessary.
Result: High Drop
Min. Volts: 8.56V Volt Drop: High
Check starter relay, battery terminals or battery has aged. Press [Exit] to main menu.
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Results: Good
At 3,000 rpm, No load Test: Average Charging Volts: 14.2V
Press [Enter] to continue to Loading Test.
Figure 76 Figure 77
Results: Good
At 2,000 rpm, Loading Test: Average Charging Volts: 13.3V
12.1 Printing the Test Results
Printing of the Test Results can be done in two ways:
a.) Pressing on the Print Button after doing a particular single test will
immediately print the test results of that single test and not all the test stored in memory.
b.) Pressing the Print Button after going to the View Last Test selection
in the Select Menu will immediately print all the test results that are stored in the memory.
Important:
The Analyzer has to be connected to a 12V battery in order to work with its integrated printer. This is because the printer needs higher Amps to operate which the PC USB output is unable to provide.
To print just press key on the Analyzer, the printer will start printing.
Note:
To printout on normal computer printer, it has to be connected to the PC with MODEL 12-1015 software installed. (See Print Results from Normal Printer – Page 54).
To exit the program, pressing the key at any moment will exit and return back to the main menu screen (Fig.71).
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13.0 – PC Link
MODEL 12-1015 is also designed to link with PC for data storage and printout through normal printer. To do so, the PC has to install the driver and the software provided in order to operate.
13.1 - Installing Driver.
Important Note: Before you start to install the driver, please do not plug the Analyzer into the computer’s USB port or else the installation will fail and the computer cannot detect the proper driver when it is connected.
If you have made the above error and wish to install the driver the second time, you need to uninstall the previously installed driver first before starting to reinstall again. This time make sure that the Analyzer is not plugged in.
Step 1. You can install the driver from the CD provided or download it from
our website:
http://associatedequip.com/downloads/12-1012-15_Drivers.zip
First click to open the folder:
You will find the following files:
Step 2. Double click on the icon . The installation will start
automatically. Typical example below is for Windows 7 operating system.
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As instructed, click [Next>] tab the program will continue to install the driver on the computer. Once it had finished, it will prompt you as shown below. Click [Finish] tab to complete the installation.
Step3. Next open this folder again:
Look for the program icon (see below).
Then double click it. The software will start to install and will prompt with the display below:
Click “OK” tab to continue the installation and the software will be successfully installed.
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proceed.
Step 4. Now plug the Analyzer into any one of the PC USB port. Step 5. On the PC, go to desktop display and look for icon.
Left click on the icon to open the program and the display page will
show as below:
It will automatically detect the COM Port. If you find that this field is blank, close the program, unplug the analyzer cable and then plug back again. Repeat Step 5 to open the program. The COM Port(s) will now appear in the drop down menu.
Click here to select your preferred language from the list of languages shown.
Click here to input your Company name and address.
Step 6. Now link up the Analyzer with PC by the following procedures:
1. On the Main Menu page (Fig. 78) below, select Setup Menu by pressing key to highlight it and then press key.
Figure 78
2. In the Setup Menu display (Fig. 79), press key to highlight “PC Link” and then press key to activate.
Figure 79
Select Menu 
New: Clear Memory Continue Testing View last Test
Setup Menu
[Enter] to proceed
Setup Menu 
Language LCD Brightness Printer
PC Link
[Enter] to [Exit] to quit.
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3. Once you notice the display as shown below (Fig.80), do not press any other keys because the Analyzer is already set to communicate with the PC.
Figure 80
[Exit] to quit
4. To confirm whether there is communication; click on [Get Data From Analyser] tab and the Last Test Result will appear. See example below.
You can type in the particulars here and then click [Add to Test Report] tab to be included in the test report which will be stored and printed out if you wish.
If there is no communication, a message text box will appear (see below).
In this case, unplug the Analyzer from the PC and repeat Step 4 to Step 6. If problem persist, then select an alternate COMPORT individually from the dropdown list and click [Get Data From Analyser] tab to see whether the Last Test Result will appear (as displayed in Step 6-4).
If the above fails again, then try plugging the Analyzer to the PC’s another USB port and repeating Step 4 to 6 again.
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13.2 Printing Results from normal printer:
While on this page, if you wish to print out the results, make sure that your printer is connected to the computer. Click on [PRINT] tab and a text box will appear. Select the right printer and click [Print] tab to print.
Select the printer which is connected to your computer here.
13.3 Saving Results:
If you wish to save the results from this page, then click on [Save As] tab. A message box will appear. Type in the file name and click [Save] tab.
Select where you want to save in.
Type the file name here.
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Disclaimer
All information, illustrations, and specifications contained in this user manual are based on the latest information available at the time of printing. The right is reserved to make any changes at any time without obligation to notify any person or organization of such revisions or changes.
Furthermore, the manufacturer or its sales agents are not liable for errors contained herein or for incidental or consequential damages (including lost profits) in connection with the furnishing, performance or use of this material.
This user manual tells how to use and perform the required procedures on vehicles. Safe and effective use of this Analyzer is very much dependant on the user following the normal practices and procedures outline in this manual.
14.0 – Warranty Information
14.1 – Limited Warranty
This limited warranty cover defects in materials and workmanship for a period of twelve (12) months which begins from the date the product is purchased by the end user and is subjected to the following terms and conditions:
1. Within the warranty period, the manufacturer will repair or replace, at their options, any defective parts and return to the owner in good working condition.
2. Any repaired or replaced parts will be warranted for the balance of the original warranty or three months (3) months from the date of repair, whichever is longer.
3. This warranty only extends to the first owner and not assignable or transferable to any subsequent owner.
4. Cost of delivery charges incurred for the repair of the product to and from the manufacturer will be borne by the owner.
5. This limited warranty covers only those defects that arises as a result of normal use and does not cover those that arises as a result of:
Unauthorized modifications and repair.
Improper operation or misuse.
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Accident or neglect such as dropping the unit onto hard surfaces.
Contact with water, rain or extreme humidity.
Contact with extreme heat.
Cables that have broken, bent contact pins or subject to extreme
stress or wear.
Physical damage to the product surface including scratches, cracks
or other damage to the display screen or other externally exposed parts.
14.2 - Limitations of Warranty
Other than the foregoing limited warranty, the manufacturer does not make any other warranty or condition of any kind, whether express or implied.
Any implied warranty of merchantability, or fitness for use shall be limited to the duration of the foregoing limited warranty.
Otherwise, the foregoing limited warranty is the owner’s sole and exclusive remedy and is in lieu of all other warranties whether express or implied.
The manufacturer or any of its exclusive sales agents shall not be liable for any consequential or incidental damages or losses arising of the loss of uses of this product.
All warranty information, product features and specifications are subjected to change without prior notice.
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