Safety & Warnings
- Read all instructions before using the appliance and retain for reference.
- This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.
- This appliance contains no user-serviceable parts. If it suffers any failure or damage, cease usage and contact Kogan Support after consulting the Troubleshooting section of this manual.
Overview
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• Up / Down keys: Select upwards or downwards via white UP and DOWN keys. |
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• Exit key: Exit to previous menu via blue EXIT key. |
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• ENTER key: Confirm the selection via green ENTER key |
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• Mini-USB Socket (in the side of the product) Connect to computer for print via USB cable. |
Product Functions
A battery test can analyse battery health status and calculate the actual cold cranking capability of the battery and the aging extent in order to provide reliable analysis for battery maintenance.
The cranking test is mainly used to test and analyse the starting motor. Through testing the actual required cranking current and cranking voltage of the starting motor, it can determine the overall starting motor condition. A lubricating system fault can cause starting loaded torque to increase or rotor friction of the starting motor can cause the increasing friction of the starting motor itself.
The charging test analyses the charging system, including generator, rectifier, rectifier diode, etc. to find out if the output voltage of the generator is normal, the rectifier diode works fine and the charging current is normal.
If a battery fault present is not detected, it can lead to overcharge or incomplete charge of the battery, damage and also greatly shorten the life of loaded electrical appliances.
Specifications
Cold Cranking Amps Measure Range:
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Standard |
Range |
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CCA |
100-2000 |
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BCI |
100-2000 |
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CA |
100-2000 |
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MCA |
100-2000 |
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JIS |
26A17--245H52 |
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DIN |
100-1400 |
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IEC |
100-1400 |
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EN |
100-2000 |
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SAE |
100-2000 |
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GB |
100-1400 |
- Voltage Measure Range: 8-30V DC
- Working Environment Temp: -20°C-60°C
- Display: LCD, 2 lines, 8 characters, backlit
- Operating Temperature: 0 to 50°C
- Storage Temperature: -20 to 70°C
- Power—provided via detachable heavy duty OBD II cable
- Dimensions (L x W x H): 110 mm x 70 mm x 16mm
- Weight: 450g
Product Setup
Adjustments and Settings
1) Language: Selects desired language.
2) Contrast adjustment: Adjusts the contrast of the LCD display.
3) Tool information: Shows the version and production date.
To enter the Tool Setup menu:
• From the second startup screen, press Exit button to enter Main menu. Press Down button to select the Tool Setup function.
Language
1) From Tool Setup menu, use ENTER button to select Language
2) Use UP and DOWN buttons to select the desired language and press ENTER button to save your selection and return to previous menu.
Contrast
1) From Tool Setup menu, use ENTER button to select contrast.
2) Use UP and DOWN buttons to select the contrast value and press ENTER button to save your selection and return to previous menu.
Tool Information
From Tool Setup menu, use ENTER button to select Tool Information
Press exit to return the previous menu.
Device Operation
Battery Test
A Quick Test can verify the battery status, including voltage, CCA, electronic resistance, rated CCA, charging value, healthy value and testing result in one second.
- Press UP/DOWN key to select the Quick test, then press ENTER key to confirm.
- Input the rated battery capacity in amp hours (AH): in general, the battery capacity for 12V vehicle is above 30AH.
- Press Enter key: The testing result will be one of the following:
- Good Battery – No issues
- Good, Recharge – Good battery but low charge: charge battery
- Replace – Battery is near end of life: replace to avoid danger
- Bad Cell, Replace – Cell in battery is faulty: replace
- Charge, Retest – Unable to test properly: charge; replace if the result is found again
Battery In Vehicle or Battery Out Of Vehicle
Press UP/DOWN key to select the battery location – in vehicle or out of vehicle – then press ENTER button to confirm.
Test Modes
Choose “Battery in Vehicle” or “Out of Vehicle” and press Enter key to enter the list of available tests (“Battery in Vehicle” shown below):
“Battery in vehicle” means the battery is connected with vehicle generator or vehicle electrical appliance.
“OUT-OF-VEHICLE means battery is not connected with any of the vehicle loaded, i.e. battery connection is cut off.
1. Battery Test
When surface charge is detected by the tester, it will prompt: "SURFACE CHARGE, TURN LIGHTS ON"
Turn lights on as prompted to eliminate battery surface charge and the tester will display the following messages:
When the tester detects the surface charge has been eliminated, turn lights off as prompted and press ENTER key. The tester will carry out an automatic test.
Select Battery Type
You will bext be prompted to select battery type, i.e. Regular Flooded, AGM Flat Plate or AGM Spiral, Gel and EFB battery. Press UP/DOWN key to select and OK to confirm.
Battery System Standard and Rating
Use UP/DOWN key to select system standard and rating marked on the battery. See below:
CCA: Cold Cranking Amps, specified by SAE&BCI, most frequently used value for starting battery at 0°F (-18°C).
BCI: Battery Council International standard
CA: Cranking Amps standard, effective starting current value at 0°C
MCA: Marine Cranking Amps standard, effective starting current value at 0°C.
JIS: Japan Industrial Standard, displayed on the battery as combination of the numbers and letters, e.g. 55D23,80D26.
DIN: German Auto Industry Committee Standard
IEC: Internal Electro technical Commission Standard
EN: European Automobile Industry Association Standard
SAE: Society of Automotive Engineers Standard
GB: China National Standard
Input correct test standard and rating and press ENTER: it will take around 3 seconds to display the battery test result.
Note: If "Replace" results from the IN-VEHICLE mode test, it might be due to vehicle cable not connecting to the battery properly.
Ensure to cut off the cable and retest the battery under OUT-OF-VEHICLE before making a decision to replace battery.
NOTE: After testing, press EXIT key to directly Exit to the startup interface.
After testing: if it's "IN-VEHICLE" test state, press ENTER key will begin Cranking Test setup.
2. Cranking Test
The following will be displayed:
When the engine is started, tester will automatically complete the test and display the result.
Normally, cranking voltage value lower than 9.6V is regarded as abnormal and it you will be prompted to continue (ENTER key) if it is higher than 9.6V.
Test result includes actual cranking voltage and actual cranking time.
When cranking test is abnormal, battery test result will also be displayed at the same time to allow maintenance personnel to quickly know the whole state of the starting system according to the data.
After testing is finished, do not shut down the engine; press ENTER key to enter Charging Test.
3. Charging System and Rectifier Diode Test
NOTE: Do not shut down the engine during the test. All electrical appliances and devices should be turned off. Turning any electrical appliance on or off during the test will affect the accuracy of the result.
The tester will complete the following tests in a sequence:
For ripple test, tester will display the real time ripple and meanwhile, shows ripple volt and charging volt values at the bottom line. The ripple test takes approx. 6 seconds.
After the ripple test, the tester will automatically start the charging test.
This takes approximately 3 seconds before prompting: "Step on accelerator to increase engine rotating speed"
Operate accordingly to increase the engine rotating speed to 2500turns or above, and keep for 5 seconds.
Once the increased rev has been detected, the test will continue.
After the test is complete, the test results will be displayed.
NOTE: If no increase rev is detected, this indicates a generator regulator fault or connection with battery failed. The test will repeat three times; if it still fails, it will skip this test and the test result will display "No Volt Output".
Check the connection between generator and battery, then retest.
Charging Test Results
1) Charging Volt: Normal
Charging system shows the generator output normal, no problem detected.
2) Charging Volt: Low
Charging volt of the charging system is low.
Check to see if the drive belt of the generator has slipped or is running off. Check the connection between generator and battery.
If both the drive belt and the connection are in good condition, follow the manufacturer's suggestion to eliminate generator fault.
3) Charging Volt: High
Generator output volt is high.
Since most vehicle generators use internal regulators, the generator assembly has to be replaced.(Some old style cars are use external regulator, which can be replaced.)
The normal high volt of the voltage regulator is maximum 14.7±0.5V. If charging volt is too high, it will overcharge the battery and shorten battery life.
4) No Volt Output:
No generator volt output is detected. Check the generator connection cable and the belt whether they are normal.
5) Diode Test:
When ripple volt is too high, it means that at least one diode is damaged. Check and replace the diode.
Review Data
View test result battery using the “Review Data” function:
Print Data
Before using this function, use the included USB cable to connect to a PC and insert the CD:
- Install the USB driver from the CD.
- If you have misplaced or cannot locate the CD, you can download this software here
- Open the printing software
- Select COM Port NO. (Clear data history in print software if present.)
- Select Print Data in the tool
- Once the data is transferred to the computer, the print software will show this information.