Associated Equipment 8600-KSA - Manual (Page 4)

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f) Connect the small Green lead (FIELD) to the terminal marked "F", "FLD", or "FIELD" on alternators so equipped.
g) Connect the small Yellow lead (Stator-Relay) to the terminal marked “STA” or “R” on Alternators so equipped.
h) Set the program switches for 12 volt or 24 volt depending upon the output voltage of the device under test.
I) Grasp the vice handle with one hand to steady the alternator and apply additional tension to the drive belt.
ALTERNATOR TEST SEQUENCE:
Test #1-
If the SHORT/LOW VOLTAGE LED turns on and an audible alarm sounds, the alternator is either shorted or the
hook-up is incorrect, thus causing a short circuit in the battery or the field circuit.
Check the hook-up. If it is correct, reject the alternator.
Test #2-
Turn on the motor switch for the desired rotation direction. At this point, the unit is rotating with a load applied. It
should start up quickly. If the motor stalls or a bearing noise is noticed, do not proceed. The Alternator under test has
mechanical problems and should be rejected.
Test #3-
Observe the Volt-Meter.
- 12 volt Alternators will indicate an operating voltage between 13.8 to 15.5 volts.
- 24 volt Alternators will indicate an operating voltage between 26.5 to 30.0 volts.
Test #4-
Observe the Diode LED. This LED should not be lit. If the LED is on, the Alternator is defective.
Test #5-
Observe the Stator/Relay LED - the LED should be on with Alternators having this feature and the Stator-Relay lead
connected.
Delcotrons and other internally regulated alternators using the 1-2 plug:
- The Diode Trio LED should be on when the alternator is electrically connected to the 1-2 plug, but is not
rotating. Once the unit is under test and rotating, should the LED remain on, reject the alternator.
- On all other Alternators this LED will be off.
Chrysler Isolated Field Alternator:
- This type of Alternator has 2 insulated field terminals. To test this type of Alternator, ground one of the field
terminals and connect the small Green (FLD) field lead (“FLD”) to the other terminal. Then proceed to test as a
regular Alternator.
GENERATORS:
WARNING: Attempting to test a generator without using the optional Generator Test Module may cause
damage to the internal electronics of this tester!
OPERATING PROCEDURES - STARTERS:
a) Mount the Starter in the vise and secure it with the hold down clamp.
b) Connect the large Black Negative (- NEG) battery clamp to a good ground connection on the Starter.
c) Connect the large Red Positive (+ POS) battery clamp to the battery post of the solenoid or starter under test.
d) On Solenoid equipped Starters, connect the short lead from the large Red battery clamp to the Solenoid Switch
Terminal (SW). If this lead is not used, be sure it is not contacting ground.
e) On ignition terminal (R) equipped solenoids, connect the ignition clip (small Blue wire) to the terminal. The Ignition
LED should come on when this type of starter is being tested.