Auto Meter AC-90 Operator's Manual

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AC-90 DOCKING &

CHARGING STATION

Operator’s Manual

The docking station provides a place to store your tester. It is designed to
charge the internal battery for both the Load Module and Control Module,
and maintain the batteries at a full charge.

For use with tablet based battery & electrical system analysers.

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Specications ............................................................................. 4

Safety ......................................................................................... 5

Usage ......................................................................................... 6

Warranty ..................................................................................... 7

Contact ....................................................................................... 8

CONTENTS

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CONGRATULATIONS!

You have purchased Auto Meter’s AC-90 Docking Station.
The docking station is designed to be mounted on a vertical
surface and provides a place where you can store your tester
and charge the Li-Ion internal batteries for both the Load Module
and Control Module. Once the batteries are charged, the docking
station will maintain them at full state of charge.

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SPECIFICATIONS

Input Power: .........................................100 – 240 VAC, 50/60 HZ, 1 Amp

Output Power:............................................................. 5.5 VDC, 4.0 Amps

Operating Temperature: ......................................................... 32º to 120ºF

Mounting Hole Spacing: ....................................................................12.0”

Size:................................................................16-5/8” H x 6-1/2” W x 5” D

Weight: .......................................................................................1-3/4 lbs.

MOUNTING INSTRUCTIONS

1. Hold the docking station up to the vertical surface that it is to be
mounted to. Leave at least 9” of clearance below the docking station
for the tester leads to hang.

2. Make sure that the docking station held level, and mark the mounting
hole locations with a pencil through the key hole shaped mounting
holes.

3. If desired, a 3/32” diameter pilot hole can be drilled for the mounting
holes.

4. Place the at washer and screws through the mounting holes and

tighten the screws.

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SAFETY

Carefully read all operating instructions before

using the Docking Station.

Wear eye protection when working around

batteries.

Keep sparks ames or cigarettes away from

batteries.

Provide adequate ventilation to remove car

exhaust.

Do not expose the Docking Station to rain or snow.

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Plug the included power supply in to a power outlet
receptacle. Then plug the barrel connector from the power
supply in to the left side of the docking station.

Place the tester into the docking station by placing the carrying handle over
the docking station handle hook and then swing the bottom into the docking
station until the tester falls into position. The clear light pipe on the right side
of the tester will allow you to see the charging status LED on the tester.

LED Status:
Solid Red or Blinking Red = Charging Load Module Battery and Charging
Control Module Battery
Solid Green = Both the Control Module and Load Module batteries are fully
charged

You can check the battery charge status by waking up the control module
and pushing the 3 vertical squares in the upper right hand corner of the
screen, then on the drop down menu, push “Battery Status”. The battery
charge status will be shown for both the Control Module and Load Module.
Note, the Load module must on or docked to the docking station in order to
display the Load Module’s battery charger status.

USAGE

The tester can be stored indenitely in the charging station. The docking

station will not over charge the batteries.

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LIMITED WARRANTY

12 MONTHS FROM DATE OF PURCHASE

The manufacturer warrants to the consumer that this product will

be free from defects in material or workmanship for a period of

twelve (12) months from the date of original purchase.

Products that fail within this 12 month warranty period will be

repaired or replaced at the manufacturer's option to the consumer,

when determined by the manufacturer that the product failed due

to defects in material or workmanship. This warranty is limited

to the repair or replacement of parts and the necessary labor

by the manufacturer to effect the repair or replacement of the
product. In no event shall the manufacturer be responsible for
special, incidental or consequential damages or costs incurred

due to the failure of this product.
Improper use, accident, water damage, abuse, unauthorized
repairs or alterations voids this warranty. The manufacturer

disclaims any liability or consequential damages due to breach of

any written or implied warranty on its test equipment.

WARRANTY AND SERVICE INFORMATION

Warranty claims to the manufacturer's service department must

be transportation prepaid and accompanied with dated proof of

purchase. This warranty applies only to the original purchaser

and is non-transferable. Shipper damage incurred during

return shipments is not covered under this warranty. It is the

responsibility of the shipper (the customer returning the Test

Equipment) to package the tester properly to prevent any damage

during return shipment. Repair costs for such damages will be

charged back to shipper (customer returning the Test Equipment).

Protect the product by shipping in original carton or add plenty

of over-pack cushioning such as crumpled up newspaper.

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2650-1836-77 9/15/15

Auto Meter Products Inc.

413 West Elm Street
Sycamore, IL 60178

Service [phone]

Toll Free (866)-883-TEST (8378)

www.autometer.com/test

Test Equipment