Launch BST-460 User Manual
Version: V1.01.000
Revised date: 2013-04-16
NOTES：
Carefully read the user manual before using, and keep it well for future
reference.
Carefully check the device parts list before using. For any doubt, contact
Launch distributor immediately.
Due to the product upgrade, tiny difference between the user manual and
the device will not be further noticed. Take the device as standard.
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This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference
that may cause undesired operation.
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Table of Contents
Chapter 1 Product Summary .................................................................... 1
1.1 Product Profile .............................................................................. 1
1.2 Product Function ........................................................................... 1
1.3 Technical Parameters ................................................................... 2
1.4 Working Environment Requirement .............................................. 3
Chapter 2 Tester Structure ....................................................................... 4
Chapter 3 Operation .................................................................................. 5
3.1 Pre-Test ........................................................................................ 5
3.1.1 Connect Tester .................................................................. 5
3.1.2 Key Description ................................................................. 5
3.2 Tester Startup ................................................................................ 6
3.3 Battery Test ................................................................................... 7
3.3.1 IN-VEHICLE or OUT-OF-VEHICLE ................................... 7
3.3.2 Select Battery Charge State .............................................. 8
3.3.3 Select Battery Type............................................................ 9
3.3.4 Battery System Standard and Rating ............................... 10
3.3.5 Battery Test Result........................................................... 12
3.4 Cranking Test .............................................................................. 14
3.5 Charging System and Rectifier Diode Test.................................. 15
3.6 24V System Test ......................................................................... 18
3.7 Additional Functions .................................................................... 19
3.7.1 Select Language .............................................................. 19
3.7.2 Voltmeter ......................................................................... 19
3.7.3 Screen Light Adjustment .................................................. 20
Chapter 4 Daily Maintenance ................................................................. 21
4.1 Troubleshooting .......................................................................... 21
4.1.1 Screen Not Light ...................................................................... 21
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Chapter 1 Product Summary
1.1 Product Profile
BST -460 Battery Tester adopts the state-of-the-art conductance testing
technology in the world to easily, quickly and accurately measure the actual
cold cranking amps capability of the vehicle starting battery, healthy state of
the battery itself, and common fault of the vehicle starting system and charging
system, which can help maintenance personnel to find the problem quickly and
accurately, thus to achieve quick vehicle repair.
1. Test all automotive cranking lead acid battery, including ordinary lead acid
battery, AGM flat plate battery, AGM spiral battery, and Gel battery, etc.
2. Directly detect bad cell battery.
3. Feature reverse polarity protection: reverse connection may not damage
the tester or affect the vehicle and battery.
4. Directly test the battery with loss of electricity, full charge is not required
before testing.
5. Testing standards cover the majority of world's battery standards, such as
CCA, BCI, CA, MCA, JIS, DIN, IEC, EN, SAE and GB.
6. Support multi-languages, customer can select different language package,
which includes: Chinese Simple, Chinese Traditional, English, Japanese,
Russian, Spanish, French, Italian, German, etc. Other languages can also
be customized according to user's need.
1.2 Product Function
BST -760 battery tester features the following functions: battery test, cranking
test, charging test and other additional functions.
Battery test mainly aims to analyze the battery healthy status to calculate the
actual cold cranking capability of the battery and the aging extent, which
provide reliable analysis evidence for the test and maintenance of the battery.
It may notify the user to replace battery in advance when the battery gets
aged.
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Cranking test is used to test and analyze the starting motor. Testing the actual
required cranking current and cranking voltage of the starting motor is helpful
to determine whether the starting motor works properly or not. If the starting
motor runs improperly, find the possible reasons: lubricating system
malfunction may cause an increased starting loaded torque; or rotor friction of
the starting motor generates an increasing friction of the starting motor itself.
Charging test is to check and analyze the charging system, including
generator, rectifier, rectifier diode, etc., thus to find out whether the output
voltage of the generator is normal, the rectifier diode works properly and the
charging current is normal. In case one of the above mentioned parts is
abnormal, it will lead to over charge or incomplete charge of the battery, thus
cause quick damage to the battery and greatly shorten the life of other loaded
appliance.
Additional functions include: Set language, Set voltmeter and screen
brightness adjustment.
1.3 Technical Parameters
1. Cold Cranking Amps Measurement Range:
Measurement Standard
Measurement Range
CCA
100-2000
BCI
100-2000
CA
100-2000
MCA
100-2000
JIS
26A17--245H52
DIN
100-1400
IEC
100-1400
EN
100-2000
SAE
100-2000
GB
100-1400
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2. Voltage Measurement Range: 8-30VDC
1.4 Working Environment Requirement
Working Environment Temp.: -20°C-55°C /-4°F-131°F
It is applicable for automotive manufacturers, automotive maintenance and
repair workshops, automotive battery factories, automotive battery distributors,
and educational organizations, etc.
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Chapter 2 Tester Structure
BST -460 mainly consists of battery tester main unit and testing cables.
BST -460 Battery Tester main unit cover is made of ABS acid-resistant plastic.
Removable testing cables
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Chapter 3 Operation
3.1 Pre-Test
3.1.1 Connect Tester
Before test, clean battery poles with metal wire brush and
alkaline detergent to avoid the tolerance caused by oil and dust
to the test result.
For Group31 or side-installed battery, install and fix the terminal
wiring connector. Otherwise, inaccurate test result will be
caused due to wrong installation or dirty or bad wiring
connectors.
While testing, ensure none of the in-vehicle electrical appliance
is on, doors are closed and the ignition key is in OFF status.
Connect the red test clamp with battery anode and the black one
with cathode.
Shake the clamps back and forth to make sure they are well
connected.
The tester requires the two clamps are well connected with the
battery poles. Otherwise, the tester cannot power on. In this case,
clean the poles and re-connect it properly.
Tester has reverse connection protection function. When clamps are
reversely connected, tester screen will not light, but it damages
neither the tester nor the automotive load.
NOTE: For parallel connected batteries, break off the cathode
connection first, then do single test to each battery. Suppose
cathode connection is not cut off, there will be error in test result.
3.1.2 Key Description
● Up / Down keys
Select upwards or downwards via white UP and DOWN keys.
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