Midtronics PBT-300 User Manual

For testing 12-volt automotive starting batteries
rated in CCA, SAE, DIN, IEC, and EN
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
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.
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 168-074A 4/04 ©2004 Midtronics, Inc.
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
Advanced Battery Conductance/
Electrical System Tester
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.
CAUTION: Because of the possibility of personal injury, always use extreme caution when working with batteries. Follow all BCI (Battery Council International) safety recommendations.
WARNING: (Required by California Prop. 65) Battery posts, terminals, and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds, chemicals known to the state of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling.
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1. Connect the tester clamps to the battery: red to the positive (+) terminal, black to the negative (–) terminal. For a good connection, rock each clamp back and forth.
2. The battery rating system last selected will appear on the display for 3 seconds, then the default rating. If the rating system is correct, go to step 3 in “2. Battery Test.”
3. Disconnect the clamps and connect the black clamp to the negative (–) terminal.
4. Press and hold the TEST button.
5. Connect the positive clamp (red) to the positive (+) terminal.
6. After the display shows the letters of the rating system with dots (for example, .C.C.A ), release the TEST button.
7. Use the ARROW buttons to scroll to the correct rating system.
Rating System * Increment Default Range
CCA 20 500 100–1400 SAE 20 600 100–1400 EN 20 600 100–1400 IEC 10 280 100–800 DIN 10 280 100–800
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For JIS, use the conversion table on the back of the PBT-300.
8. Press the TEST button to select the rating system. The default rating will appear.
9. Continue with step 3 in “2. Battery Test.”
1. SELECTING THE RATING SYSTEM
2. BATTERY TEST
1. If testing in-vehicle, make sure all 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 value. (To change the rating system, follow the steps in “1. Selecting the Rating System.”)
3. Use the ARROW buttons to scroll to the battery’s rating.
4. Press the TEST button.
5. One or more top-panel LEDs (green, green and yellow, yellow, or red) will light to indicate the battery’s condition. The display will alternate between the voltage and available power.
3. BATTERY TEST RESULTS
Top-Panel LEDs
GREEN
GREEN
YELLOW
Decision
The battery is good. Return it to service.
Fully charge the battery and return it to service.
6. CHARGING SYSTEM TEST
NOTE: The battery must be good and fully charged for this test.
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.
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 charging voltage.
7. CHARGING SYSTEM TEST RESULTS
Bottom-Panel LEDs
GREEN
RED
Decision
The highest average charging voltage is between 13.3 V and 15.5 V. The charging system is OK.
The highest average charging voltage is less than 13.3 V or greater than 15.5 V, which indicates a charging system problem. If less than 13.3 V, check the connections, wiring, and alternator. If greater than 15.5 V, check the regulator.
Fully charge the battery and retest. If
YELLOW
you get the same result after charging, replace the battery.
RED
The battery has failed or is weak and may soon fail. Replace the battery.
4. STARTING SYSTEM TEST
NOTE: The battery must be good and fully charged for this test.
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. 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.
5. STARTING SYSTEM TEST RESULTS
Bottom-Panel LEDs
Decision
TROUBLESHOOTING
If the display flashes or shows one flashing letter, the battery is
too low (< 8 volts) to test. Fully charge the battery and retest.
A message that alternates 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.
If the top-panel red LED lights
when you test in-vehicle, there may be a poor connection between the battery cables and the vehicle. Disconnect the battery cables and retest at the battery posts before replacing the battery.
Excessive electromagnetic interference may cause the tester to reset during testing. Before retesting, reconnect the clamps and:
Make sure all vehicle loads and the ignition are off.
Move away from the noise source, which may be a charger or
other high-current device.
If you are unable to find the noise source, fully charge the
battery and retest at the battery posts. If the top-panel red LED lights again, replace the battery.
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GREEN
RED
The cranking voltage is greater than
9.6 V. The starting system is OK.
The cranking voltage is less than 9.6 V, which indicates a starting system problem. Check the connections, wiring, and starter.
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