GxT V044-01, Ferret 44 Battery Tester with Printer Manual - Manual (Page 9)

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Starter Test (Automatic)
When testing the starting system, fi rst test for battery
performance. With a known good bat tery, the starter mo-
tor, cables and starter solenoid can be checked. Starter
amps should not exceed the maximum specifi ed for the
vehicle being tested, and the cranking RPM should be
satisfactory.
1. Be sure the Load Knob is turned to OFF.
2. Connect the analyzer Battery Clamps to the battery
ter mi nals; Red to positive, Black to negative.
3. With the Amp Probe jaws closed and not around any
wires, press the Zero Amps button until the Amps
Display shows “000”
4. Connect the Amp Probe around either battery cable.
5. Connect the Red spark pickup around any spark plug wire. For ignition systems without spark plug wires, consult
the operators manual.
6. Press the START button.
7. Disable the fuel or ignition system on the vehicle and crank the engine.
8. The bargraph will move indicating the measurements are being taken. When the bargraph will begin moving
indicating the test is underway. When the HOLD indicator comes on the test is fi nished. Stop cranking.
9. At the conclusion of the test, a report will be printed.
* * * * * * * STARTING TEST * * * * * * *
Cranking Speed
275 RPM
Cranking Duration 15 Seconds
Battery Voltage 10.75 Volts
Starter Draw 90 Amps
Battery Data ____________________________
Tech Name _____________________________
Date ___________________________________
Cranking Speed
The RPM of the engine while the starter is engaged
trying to start the vehicle. Please note if you disable
the ignition system, the RPM will be zero.
Cranking Duration
This is the length of time, in seconds, the starter was
engaged for the test.
Battery Voltage
This is the battery voltage while the starter was en-
gaged.
Starter Draw
This is the amperage draw of the starter.
Battery & Technicians Information
Use this part of the report to write down the battery
information, your name and the date the test was
run.