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Multi-Battery Test App

Use Multi-Battery Test to assess battery pack State Of Health and deliverable current potential. If the analyzer determines the pack has a low State Of Charge, each battery in the pack can be tested individually or skipped.  A System Test with an optional Amp Clamp is also available. 

NOTE: A Multi-Battery Test will always associate the in-vehicle battery pack with the Vehicle ID of the vehicle in which it is installed. 
IMPORTANT: For accurate testing, split battery packs must be electrically isolated to a maximum of four batteries per pack. 

Battery Test 

1. Connect the Tester Pod test clamps to the battery and remove the Controller. 

2. On the Controller at the Main Menu tap Multi-Battery Test. The Acquire Vehicle ID screen is displayed. 

3. Vehicle ID: Use the on-screen keypad to manually type the Vehicle ID number and tap Next

The displayed digit counter will count up the alphanumeric characters as they are being entered on the keypad. 

Use Manual Entry if the battery being tested is not listed. Tap > to continue to the Edit Battery Information screen. 

4. The Edit Battery Information screen displays vehicle and battery information based on the Vehicle ID. If the displayed information is correct, tap Continue to begin the Battery Test. Tap on the corresponding box to edit the parameter information. 

NOTE: If no Reserve Capacity/Amp Hours value is entered, the analyzer will use the average RC rating for a flooded Group 31 battery (180 minutes). 
NOTE: See Instruction Manual, Appendix B manual for test parameter descriptions. 

5. Connect the clamps to the positive (+) and negative (–) cables that lead to the starter and chassis ground. If there are multiple cables, re-test for each cable connection. 

6. Tap OK to continue. 

7. Align the temperature sensor on the Controller over the battery and tap Capture. The test begins when the temperature is successfully captured. The test results are displayed on the Controller screen. 

8. Tap Send Results to print, email, or send the test results to a configured printer. To return to the Home Screen, tap Done or Next to continue. 

9. For a Check Battery Pack result, the option is given to break the pack and test each battery individually. When testing individual batteries, the tester uses the parameters from the Multi- Battery Test and prompts the user through the steps of disconnecting the pack, testing each battery, and reconnecting. 

Battery Test Results 

The test results are displayed on the Controller screen. 

NOTE: See Appendix A for possible test result descriptions. 

1. Tap Send Results to print, email, or send the test results to a configured printer. To return to the Home Screen, tap Done or Next to continue. 

2. For a Check Battery Pack result, the option is given to break the pack and test each battery individually. When testing individual batteries, the tester uses the parameters from the Multi-Battery Test and prompts the user through the steps of disconnecting the pack, testing each battery, and reconnecting. 

Break Pack 

1. Disconnect all the batteries in the pack and tap Next

2. Connect the clamps from the Tester Pod to the first battery in the pack. 

3. Tap OK to test the battery. 

4. Repeat the process until all of the batteries in the pack have been tested. 

5. After the last battery in the pack has been tested, the results of the individual battery tests are displayed. 

6. Tap the individual battery icons to view the specific result for each battery. 

7. Tap Send Results to print, email, or send the test results to a configured printer To return to the Home Screen, tap Done or reconnect the pack and tap System Test to continue. 

System Test 

1. If available, connect the optional Amp Clamp to the Tester Pod and hold the clamp away from any cables with the jaws closed. 

NOTE: If the Amp Clamp is not being used, begin the System Test at Step 4. 

2. Tap Next to zero out the clamp or Skip if the Amp Clamp is not being used. 

3. With the engine and electrical loads off, place the Amp Clamp around the negative (–) battery pack cable and tap Next

4. Start the engine and let it idle. 

5. Turn off all accessory loads such as the headlight high beams and ventilation blower fan. 

6. Tap Next. The analyzer tests the alternator output. 

7. When prompted, rev the engine to between 1000 to 1250 rpm and hold it there while the analyzer tests the alternator output again. 

8. Tap Next.

9. When prompted Idle the engine. 

10. Turn on the high beam headlights and ventilation blower motor. 

11. When prompted, rev the engine to between 1000 to 1250 rpm and hold it there while the analyzer tests the alternator output again. 

12. Tap Next

13. Turn off the high beam headlights and ventilation blower motor. 

14. Return the engine to idle, then shut it off. 

15. Tap Next to display the test results. 

Test Results-Summary 

A Test Results – Summary screen is displayed following a System Test. Tap > to view detailed test results for each part of the test. 

Starter Test Results 

Alternator Test Results 

NOTE: See Appendix A for possible test result descriptions. 

To send the test results to a configured printer or via email tap Send Results. To return to the Home Screen, tap Done or Home to return to the Main Menu.

Updated on May 21, 2020

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