For testing 12-volt automotive starting batteries
rated in CCA, SAE, DIN, IEC, and EN
Service
For service, contact Midtronics for a Return Authorization number, and return
the unit to Midtronics freight prepaid, Attention: RA#. Midtronics will repair or
replace the tester and reship, the next scheduled business day following
receipt, using the same type carrier and service as received. If Midtronics
determines that the failure was caused by misuse, alteration, accident, or
abnormal condition of operation or handling, purchaser will have the option
of purchasing a replacement tester or the unit will be returned freight collect.
Battery testers beyond the warranty period are subject to the repair charges
in effect at that time.
Patents
This tester is made in the U.S.A. by MIDTRONICS, INC. and is protected by
one or more of the following U.S. Patents: 6,323,650; 6,316,914; 6,304,087;
6,249,124; 6,163,156; 6,091,245; 6,051,976; 5,831,435; 5,821,756; 5,757,192;
5,592,093; 5,585,728; 5,572,136; 4,912,416; 4,881,038; 4,825,170; 4,816,768;
4,322,685; Canadian patents: 1,280,164; 1,295,680; United Kingdom patents:
0,417,173; 0,672,248; German patents: 689 23 281.0-08; 693 25 388.6;
93 21 638.6; and other U.S. and Foreign patents issued and pending. This
product may utilize technology exclusively licensed to Midtronics, Inc. by
Johnson Controls, Inc. and/or Motorola, Inc.
Limited Warranty
This battery tester is warranted to be free of defects in materials and
workmanship for a period of one year from the date of purchase. Midtronics
will, at our option, repair the unit or replace the unit with a remanufactured
tester. This limited warranty applies only to Midtronics battery testers and does
not cover any other equipment, static damage, water damage, overvoltage,
dropping unit or damage resulting from extraneous causes including owner
misuse. Midtronics is not liable for any incidental or consequential damages
for breach of this warranty. The warranty is void if owner attempts
to disassemble the unit, or to modify the cable assembly.
P/N 168-138A 01/02
2002 Midtronics, Inc.
Midtronics, Inc.
7000 Monroe Street
Willowbrook, IL 60527
U.S.A.
Tel: (630) 323-2800
Fax: (630) 323-2844
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Midtronics b.v.
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Tel.: +31 306 868 150
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PBT Testing Advantage:
The PBT-200 battery tester uses Midtronics patented conductance
technology to determine if the battery is good or bad, even when
discharged. This means you can safely, quickly, and accurately test a
battery anywhere.
Conductance Technology:
Conductance is a measurement of the plate surface available in the
battery, which determines how much power (or current) the battery
can supply. As a battery ages, the plate surface can sulfate or shed
active material which adversely affects its ability to perform. In
addition, conductance can be used to detect cell defects, shorts, and
open circuits, which will reduce the ability of the battery to deliver
current.
Using conductance, Midtronics testers are able to determine the
battery’s true state of health.
A conductance tester does not put a load
on the battery, which means no heat or sparks during testing. This
makes the PBT-200 safe to use anywhere, and it is sized to take
everywhere!
Because of the possibility of personal injury, always use
extreme caution when working with batteries.
CAUTION
PRIOR TO TESTING THE BATTERY
Testing Out-of-Vehicle:
Clean the battery posts or side terminals with a wire brush.
For testing side-post batteries, install and tighten the lead
terminal stud adapters. Failure to properly install the stud
adapters, or using stud adapters that are dirty or worn,
may result in false test results. Do not use steel bolts.
Testing In-Vehicle:
Turn off the vehicle and all accessory loads. Testing with the
ignition switch on or vehicle loads on may cause
inaccurate readings.
If the vehicle was running prior to testing, turn on the headlights
for 30 seconds to remove the surface charge. Let the battery
rest for 1 minute to recover before testing.
Toll-free in North America: (800) 776-1995
Visit us on the Web at www.midtronics.com
PBT-200 BATTERY RATING SYSTEMS
200 – 850 CCA
200 – 900 A SAE
120 – 550 A DIN
120 – 550 A IEC
200 – 900 A EN
* For JIS, use the conversion table on the back of the PBT-200.
RATING SYSTEM SELECTION PROCEDURE
1. Connect the tester clamps to the battery: red to the positive (+)
terminal, black to the negative (–) terminal. Rock each clamp back
and forth to make a good connection.
2. The battery rating system last selected will appear on the display
for 3 seconds, then the default rating.
3. If the rating system is correct, go to Step 3 in Battery Test
Procedure.
4. To change the rating system, disconnect the clamps and connect
the black clamp to the negative (–) terminal.
5. Press and hold the TEST key.
6. Connect the positive clamp (red) to the positive (+) terminal.
7. After the display shows the letters of the rating system with dots
(for example, .C.C.A), release the TEST key.
8. Use the ARROW keys to scroll to the correct standard.
9. Press the TEST key to select the standard, and the default rating
will appear.
10. Continue with Step 3 in Battery Test Procedure.
DISPLAY MESSAGES
If the display flashes or shows one flashing letter, the battery is too
low (< 8 volts) to test. Fully charge the battery and retest.
If the display shows lines ( – – – – ), see Troubleshooting below.
A message that toggles between BAD and CELL means one or
more battery cells are bad. Replace the battery.
A CONN message means there is a bad connection. Disconnect the
clamps and reconnect. Make sure to rock the clamps back and forth
to make a good connection.
A REPLACE message
connection between the vehicle’s cables and the battery. Disconnect
the battery cables and retest before replacing the battery.
STARTER SYSTEM TEST PROCEDURE
1. Connect the tester clamps to the battery: red to the positive(+)
terminal, black to the negative (–) terminal. Rock each clamp
back and forth to make a good connection.
NOTE: The battery must be good and fully charged for this test.
2. Press the V button to read the live voltage.
3. Start the vehicle.
4. Press and hold the DOWN ARROW to read the cranking voltage.
If the Volts reading is greater than 9.6 volts
= Starting System OK
If the Volts reading is less than 9.6 volts
= Starting System Problem.
when testing in the vehicle may mean a poor
Check connections, wiring, and starter
BATTERY TEST PROCEDURE
1. If testing in-vehicle, make sure vehicle loads (lights, etc.) are off and
the key is removed. Connect the tester clamps to the battery: red to
positive(+), black to negative (–). Rock each clamp back and forth
to make a good connection.
2. The battery rating system last selected will appear on the display for
3 seconds, then the default rating. (To change the rating system,
follow the steps above.)
3. Use the ARROW keys to scroll to the battery’s rating.
4. Press the TEST key.
5. One or more LEDs (green, green and yellow, or red) will light to
indicate the battery’s condition, and the display will toggle
between the voltage and available power.
BATTERY CONDITION INDICATORS
GREEN
OK
GREEN
OK
YELLOW
Good battery.
Return to service.
Fully charge the battery and
return to service
LOW
YELLOW
LOW
RED
Fully charge the battery and
retest. If reading repeats after
charging, replace the battery.
Battery has failed or is weak
and may soon fail. Replace
battery.
CHARGING SYSTEM TEST PROCEDURE
1. When the vehicle is running, connect the tester clamps to the
battery: red to the positive(+) terminal, black to the negative (–)
terminal. Rock each clamp back and forth to make a good
connection.
NOTE: The battery must be good and fully charged for this test.
2. Press the V button to read the live voltage.
3. Rev the engine at 2000 rpm for 15 seconds.
4. Press and hold the UP ARROW to read the highest average charge.
If the Volts reading is between 13.3 and 15.5 volts
= Charging System OK
If the Volts reading is greater than 15.5 volts
= Charging System Problem
Check regulator
If the Volts reading is less than 13.3 volts
= Charging System Problem
Check connections, wiring, and starter
TROUBLESHOOTING
Excessive electromagnetic interference may cause the tester to
reset. If the tester resets during testing, simply disconnect from the
battery, reconnect and start the test process again.
If the PBT-200 detects excessive system noise, the display will
show lines ( – – – – ) and the tester will reset:
• Make sure all vehicle loads are off and the ignition is in the off
position.
• You may be testing too close to a noise source, i.e., a charger or
other high-current device. If so, move away and retest.
• If no noise source is identified, fully charge the battery and retest.
If the message appears after recharging, replace the battery.
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