Starter System Test Procedure; Rating Systems; To Select Battery Rating System; Troubleshooting - Midtronics PBT-100 Manual De Instrucciones

STARTER SYSTEM TEST PROCEDURE

1. Connect to the battery.
NOTE: The battery must be good and fully charged
for this test.
2. Press the V button to read live voltage.
3. Disengage the ignition. (check manufacturer's instructions)
4. Read the voltage while cranking the starter.
If the Volts reading is greater than 9.6 volts
= Starting System OK
If the Volts reading is less than 9.6 volts
= Starting System Problem.
Check connections, wiring and starter

RATING SYSTEMS

PBT-100:
200 – 850 CCA, SAE
PBT-100 AP, PBT-100 LA, and PBT-105:
200 – 850 A CCA
200 – 900 A SAE
120 – 550 A DIN
120 – 550 A IEC
200 – 900 A EN
For JIS, use conversion
table on back of the tester
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TO SELECT BATTERY RATING SYSTEM

1. Connect the negative clamp (black) to the negative
terminal (-).
2. Press and hold the TEST key.
3. Connect the positive clamp (red) to the positive terminal (+).
4. After the display shows the letters of the rating system with
dots, for example, (.C.C.A), release the TEST key.
5. Use the ARROW keys to scroll to the desired rating system.
6. Press the TEST key to select the rating system.

TROUBLESHOOTING

Excessive electrostatic interference may cause the tester to
reset. If the tester resets during testing, simply disconnect from
the battery, reconnect and start the test process again.
If the tester display shows lines, one letter, or fl ashes, the
battery may be too low to test (< 8 volts ). Charge the battery
before retesting.
Call Toll-free in North America:
(800) 776-1995
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www.midtronics.com
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