Device Settings; Battery Test; Error Display - GYS BT 551 Manual De Instrucciones

Translation of the original instructions
CONNECTING THE BATTERY TESTER
1- Ensure that the area is well ventilated before performing a test.
2- Tester for 6 and 12 V batteries and test of the 12 and 24 V battery charging system (only 12 V on the START & STOP
batteries).
3- Before performing a test on the battery, make sure that the ignition and the consumers are switched off. Close all the
doors and the boot.
4- Make sure that the battery connections are clean. If necessary, clean them using a wire brush.
Any presence of oxidation between the tester terminals and the battery connectors or between the battery connectors
and the battery terminals reduces the effectiveness of the tester.
5- Check that the tester has a 1.5 V*4 battery in the compartment.
6- Connect the negative plug (black) to the negative terminal of the battery. Connect the positive plug (red) to the posi-
tive terminal of the battery.

DEVICE SETTINGS

Set the language :
1. Press to select «language selection» and then press «ENTER» to confirm the selection
2. Select the language and then confirm the choice by clicking on «ENTER».

BATTERY TEST

to select the «TEST BATTERY» test if it is a conventional battery, or select «START-STOP TEST» if it is a
1. Press
START & STOP battery. Confirm by pressing «ENTER».
2. Select the battery type with the arrows and click on «ENTER» to confirm.
3. Select the standard written on the battery and validate (possible standards: CCA, BCI, CA, MCA, DIN, IEC, EN, SAE,
GB)
4. Enter the starting current indicated on the battery («A») and confirm.
5. Define the location of the battery (inside or outside the vehicle) and validate.
6. Confirm the ambient temperature above 0 ° (32 ° F) by pressing «ENTER». The test starts.
Battery test result
Result
BATTERY OK
OK FOR RECHARGE
CHARGE & TEST
TO BE REPLACED
BATTERY DAMAGED, REPLACE
7. Press to scroll through the different results
8. The test provides a printout. Press «ENTER» to start printing.

Error display

Result
ERROR CHARGE
24 V PRINTING
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BT 551
Screen display
GOOD & PASS
xx.xx V xxxx SAE
GOOD & RECHARGE
xx.xx V xxxx SAE
RECHARGE & RETEST
xx.xx V xxxx SAE
BAD & REPLACE
xx.xx V xxxx SAE
BAD CELL & REPLACE
xx.xx V xxxx SAE
Screen display
The battery exceeds 2000 CCA or the clamps are not
ERROR CHARGE
connected correctly. Charge the battery and re-test.
Change the battery to a 12 V battery. The result of the
PRINT 24 V TEST
24V system test is recorded during the change. Select
SYST TEST? YES
YES to start printing. Disconnect the clamps.
Analysis
The battery is in working order.
Battery in good condition but low state of charge.
Recharge the battery and perform the test again.
The battery is nearing the end of its life. A repla-
cement should be organised.
A problem at the cell level is observed (short cir-
cuit.....). Replace the battery.
Analysis
EN
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