Seco-Larm ST-BT03Q User Manual

• Test 12VDC and 24VDC

- LED + Buzzer

• Auto-sensing 12VDC/24VDC

• Internal battery included

Note: Products with model numbers that end with “Q” or that have a round green “Q” sticker are RoHS compliant.

ST-BT03Q

12/24VDC Auto Sensing Multi Purpose Tester

Manual

Performs the following tests:

Continuity  Voltage  Polarity

Load  Voltage Drop  PTC Fuse

Features:

• Perform 6 different tests

• Verify circuit continuity via:

- LED

This tester is not intended for testing AC. Indicati on of AC voltage is for warning purposes only.

• Built-in LED light

• 4 selectable loads for simulating

realistic test conditions

ENFORCER

1. LED Light switch

present2

7. Power Indicator LED

Operating voltage

12VDC and 24VDC (auto sensing)

For 12VDC

0.5A@12VDC and 1. 0 A@ 12 V DC

For 24VDC

0.25A@24VDC an d 0. 5A @2 4V DC

Continuity: 2x 3VDC button cell (CR2016)

Other tests: P assive, no power required

Weight

2.2-oz (62g)

Dimensions

29/16”x115/16”x11/8” (65x49x29 mm)

NOTE: Ensure the circuit i s unpowered.

done, reset test mode to V oltage.

Continuity

Example Test Application

NOTE:

Continuity
I
LED

Set test mode to

LED + Buzzer

Overview:

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12/24VDC Auto Sensing Multi Purpose Tester

- Tur n LED light ON/OFF

2. Test Mode switch

- Voltage Test

- Continuity Test (LED)

- Continuity Test (LED + Buzzer)

3. Load Selection1 switch

- 1.0A (for 12VDC)

- 0.5A (for 12VDC)

- 0.5A (for 24VDC)

- 0.25A (for 24VDC)

4. LED Light

5. DC Jack

6. Polarity Indicator LED

- Blu e: Correct polarity

- Red: Incorrect polarity

- Purple: Caution, AC voltage

1

Test voltage before choos ing load. Using loads for t he incorrec t voltage may r esult in incorrect readings.

2

This tester i s not intended for testin g AC . Indication of AC volta ge is for warning purposes only.

- Red: Testing 12VDC

- Blu e: Testing 24VDC

8. Test Done Indicator

- Wait 30 seconds before next t est

9. Continuity Indicator LED

- When lit, circuit has continui ty

10. Power Level

- Red: Bad

- Yellow: Weak

- Green: Good

- Blue: Excellent

- See testing inst ructions for

details.

11. Load Button

- Sel ect load via switch 3

- Pres s to apply sel ected load

IMPORTANT NOTES:

1. Battery protector must be removed before use.

2. Do not perform continuity tests on live or powered circuits. Performing continuity tests on live or powered
circuits may damage the tester.

3. The polarity indicator LED will show purple to indicate AC power is present. Do not perform any tests
when AC power is present.

4. The tester is intended to test 12VDC or 24VDC. Do not exceed 30VDC.

5. Load testing takes no longer than a few seconds. Significant heat is normal when load testing but
pressing the load button for too long will cause the unit to overheat and shutdown.

6. When load testing, wait 30 seconds between tests to allow the unit to cool.

7. Always store the unit in Voltage Test mode to prevent draining to battery.

8. The LED Light is for providing temporary illumination. Extended use will quickly exhaust the batteries.

Specifications:

Simulated lo ad
Power

Only test unpowered circuits

1. Set test mo de to LED or LED + Buzzer.

2. Connect t he alligator clips to the ci rcuit being tested.

3. LED indic ator will light and/or buzzer will sound if

circuit is continuous.

IMPORTANT: 1. Remove batter y protector before use.

2. When test

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LED or

ndicator

12/24VDC Auto Sensing Multi Purpose Tester ENFORCER ®

Power LED Color

LED Color

Red (12VDC)

Blue (24VDC)

Blue

12.0 ~ 16.4

≥ 24.5

Green

10.9 ~ 11.9

22.6 ~ 24.4

Yellow

10.2 ~ 10.8

21.0 ~ 22.5

Red

9.5 ~ 10.1

19.5 ~ 20.9

LED Off

≤ 09.4

16.5 ~ 19.4

1. Set test mode to Voltage.

2. Check voltage and choose load.

3. Connect tester.

4. Press load button and read voltag e

1. Set test mode to Voltage.

2. Check voltage and ch oose load.

3. Check voltage at source.

4. Check voltage at device

5. Compare: The voltage dr op is the difference between voltage at the power source and voltage at the device-end.

PTC Fuse

1.0A / 12VDC

0.5A / 12VDC

0.5A / 24VDC

0.25A / 24VDC

Voltage Drop

1.0A / 12VDC

0.5A / 12VDC

0.5A / 24VDC

0.25A / 24VDC

Load

LED Color

Polarity

No color

No voltage present

Blue

Correct polarity

Red

Incorrect polarity

AC voltage present
Do not test further

1. Set test mode to Voltage.

power present according to the table on the right.

Polarity

NOTE: Test 12/24VDC o nl y.

1.

2.

3.

Voltage with auto sensing

LED Color

Fuse Conditi on

Blue

Excellent

Green

Good

Yellow

Weak

Red/
All LEDs Off

Polarity

Indicator

D

Power Level LEDs

Center pin positive

Do not hold
load button
for more
than 10s

a. Check Vo l tage

b.

a. Check Voltage

b.

Note:

All
values
±5%

Do not test VAC or >30VD C.

Set test mode to Voltage.
Connect the alligator clips to the wires or terminals

of the device being tested.

Power level LEDs will indicate pow er as shown in

the table on the right.

2. Connect the alligator clips to the wires or terminals of the

device being tested.

OR

Connect the 2.1mm DC plug of any 12 or 24VDC power
source to the tester’s 2.1mm DC jack directly.

3. The Polarity Indicator LED will show the polarity of the

Red:12VDC
Blue: 24VDC

Choose Load

See left

Red:12VDC
Blue: 24VDC

Choose Load

See left

LE

Purple

according to t he chart in Test 2.

1. Wait 30 seconds for tes ter and fuse to cool before/after performing tests.

2. Connect the alligator clips to the leads/termi nals of the fus e being test ed.

3. Choose a test load of the correc t voltage and with amper age more than the

current draw of the camer a or other device to be connected.

4. Press and hold LOAD button for about 3 seconds.

5. Read fuse condition according to the table on the right.

6. If the fuse tests “Yellow/Weak” or “Red/Bad”:

− Tes t anot her f us e. I f res ult is the same, load may be t oo much. Try a smaller load.

− If test still yields “Weak” or “Bad,” replace the fuse.

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Bad, replace fuse

ENFORCER

Battery load test fails

• Charge the battery fully for best results.

• Replace battery being tested.

Voltage drop test fails

• Use SECO-LARM ST-HB105-TTQ Voltag e Booster to

• Use a lower gauge wire.

PTC fuse test fails

• Check PTC soldering to make sure it is correctly applied.

• Replace PTC fuse.

Continuity test yields false negative

• Change the intern al battery.
(Be sure to store tester in Voltage Test mode.)

Internal bat tery depletes quickly

• Be sure to store tester in Voltage Test mode.

• Avoid prolonged use of the LED Li ght .

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12/24VDC Auto Sensing Multi Purpose Tester

Changing the battery (Use CR2016 3VDC battery x2):

1. Unscrew the rear panel.

2. Gently remove the circuit board starting from the end opposite the DC jack.

3. Note the orientation of the button cell batteries and remove them.

4. Replace the batteri es with two fresh cells of the same type (CR2016), in the same orientation as before.

5. Carefully replace the circuit board in the housing, taking care that the LEDs align with the holes.

Troubleshooting:

increase the voltage.

• Reduce length of wiring.

Also Available from SECO-LARM:

ST-BT02Q

ST-BL01Q

CA-1610-3FLQ / CA-1510-3FLQ

WARRANTY This SECO-LARM product is warranted against defects in materi al and workmanship while

used in normal service for a pe riod o f one (1) yea r from t he date of s ale to t he origi nal consumer custome r.
SECO-LARM’s obligation is limi ted to t he repair or replac ement of any d efective par t if the unit is r eturned,
transportation prepaid, to SECO-LARM. This Warranty is void if damage is caused by or attributed to acts of
God, physical or electrical mi suse or abuse, neglect, repair , or alteration, improper or abno rmal usage, or
faulty installation, or if for any ot her reason SECO-LARM determines that such equi pment is not operating
properly as a result of causes other than defects in material and workmanship. The sole obligation of
SECO-LARM, and the purchaser’s exclusive remedy, shall be limited to replacement or repair only, at
SECO-LARM’s option. In no event shall SECO-LARM be li able for any special, collateral, incidental, o r
consequential personal or property damages of any kind to the purchaser or anyone else.

NOTICE: The information and specifications printed in this manual are current at the time of publ ication.
However, the SECO-LARM policy is one of continual development and improvement. For this reason,
SECO-LARM reserves the right to change specifications without notice. SECO-LARM is also not
responsible for misprints or typographical errors.

Copyright © 2011 SECO-LARM U.S.A., Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be reproduced or
copied, in whole or in part, without the written permission of SECO-LARM.

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U.S.A., Inc.

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