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Battery Tester Operation
Note: Each time you connect the tester to a battery, the tester will run a quick
cable verification to ensure a proper connection through the output cables to
sensors in the clamp jaws. If the connection checks out OK, the display will
momentarily flash “Output Cable Check Complete” and proceed to the Home
Screen. If the connection is poor, the display will show “Check Clamp.” In this
case, check cable connections for visible signs of damage, as you may need
to replace the cable ends. Call Technical Service at 800.328.2921 with any
questions.
Battery Testing
1. Before you test a battery in a vehicle, turn off the ignition, all accessories and
loads. Close all the vehicle doors and the trunk lid.
2. Make sure the battery terminals are clean. See Preparing Battery to Be Tested.
3. Connect tester leads to the battery, clamping the red clamp to the vehicle positive
battery terminal first. Then, clamp the black clamp to the vehicle negative battery
terminal second.
Note: Whenever possible, connect directly to the terminals/posts of the battery.
4. Upon completing a proper battery connection, the tester display will show the
Home Screen. Select BATTERY TEST, scrolling as needed to bring the indicator
in line with BATTERY TEST, and press “ENTER” (center button).
5. Press Arrow Keys to select type of battery to be tested: Flooded, AGM Flat Plate,
AGM/Spiral, VRLA/GEL or START/STOP. Flooded refers to standard Starting/
Lighting/Ignition flooded batteries, AGM/Flat Plate refers specifically to traditionally
shaped AGM batteries, AGM/Spiral refers specifically to AGM-designated Spiral
Wound batteries, VRLA/GEL specifically refers to Gel Cell batteries and START/
STOP specifically refers to starting batteries installed in vehicles utilizing START/
STOP technology. Press “ENTER”.
5a. Additional sequence when START/STOP battery type is chosen. Tester will ask
what type of battery is being used in the START/STOP application, EFB or AGM.
EFB refers to Enhanced Flooded Battery constructions and AGM refers to AGM
battery constructions. Choose correct battery type and Press “ENTER”.
6. Press Arrow Keys to select the applicable battery rating that you plan to test
against. Options include CCA, EN, IEC, DIN, JIS, MCA(CA). Press “ENTER”.
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