Actron KAL8600 - Manual (Page 4)

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ANALYZER SETUP
1. Select the language from the Main Menu.
The analyzer is factory set to the English language. To change languages (English,
Spanish, French, German, Italian, Swedish, or Dutch), select Analyzer Setup and
then Language from the menu. Use the UP/DOWN arrow keys to move the pointer to
the appropriate selection and press the \ key to set the language.
2. Select the battery CCA standard of measurement.
The analyzer is factory set to the SAE measurement standard that rates vehicle bat-
teries sold in the U.S. To select another battery measurement standard (SAE, DIN,
IEC, EN, or BCI), select Analyzer Setup and then CCA measurement standard from
the menu. Use the UP/DOWN arrow keys to move the pointer to the appropriate
selection and press the \ key to set the CCA standard of measure.
3. Adjust the Display.
To change the contrast of the LCD screen, select Analyzer Setup and then Adjust
Display from the menu. Use the UP/DOWN arrow keys to change the screen contrast
and press the \ key to set.
4. Select °Celsius or °Fahrenheit.
The analyzer is factory set to display temperature in degrees ° F. To change tempera-
ture display, select Analyzer Setup and then choose °C/°F from the menu. Use the
UP/DOWN arrow keys to move the pointer to the desired temperature units and press
the ✼ key.
BATTERY TESTING
1. Select Battery Test and press \ key to begin testing.
The analyzer will check the battery for bad cell(s), excess voltage, and sufficient
charge before running a test. If any of these checks fail, one of the following mes-
sages will be displayed and testing is stopped.
•
BAD CELL
Indicates that there is a shorted or defective cell in the battery and the battery
needs to be replaced.
•
VOLTAGE TOO HI
Make sure:
• No battery chargers are hooked up.
• Engine is not running.
• You are testing a 6 or 12 volt battery.
• Two 12 volt batteries in series (24V) are being tested individually.
•
CHARGE & RETEST
Indicates the battery is discharged and needs to be charged before testing. If the
battery has been charged and continues to give this result, it is BAD and needs to
be replaced.