Actron KAL8500 - Manual (Page 2)

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DIGITAL BATTERY ANALYZER
The Professional Digital Battery Analyzer is a hand held diagnostic tool used to
test 6 volt and 12 volt lead-acid type batteries from 50 to 2000 Cold Cranking
Amps (CCA). Most automotive, lawn and garden, motorcycle, marine, heavy
truck, and off road equipment batteries can be tested with this unit. The ana-
lyzer will test partially charged batteries provided enough battery charge exists
to power the analyzer. The battery must be charged to 5.5 volts minimum for
the analyzer to operate.
User prompts displayed on the LCD guide the testing process. Test results are
clearly displayed on the LCD after testing is completed. Test results consist of
the following: Battery voltage, available power in CCAs and battery condition
indication. The battery may remain connected to the vehicle, as long as the
vehicle electrical system does not interfere with testing. The power cable is
detachable for easy storage or replacement
.
An internal 9 volt battery supplies power to allow viewing of test results from
memory or to enable the print function; an infrared printer interface sends test
results to an available external printer for hard copy reports.
When the analyzer is using internal power, the following functions are available:
View Test Results, Print Test Results, and Voltmeter.
The analyzer is protected from accidental reverse connection to the battery.
• Key OFF, engine OFF.
• Disconnect all battery chargers! Battery cannot be tested while being charged.
• In all multiple battery systems, all batteries must be tested separately. Batteries
connected in parallel must be disconnected. Only batteries in series may
remain connected during testing, see diagram below:
BEFORE TESTING, READ ALL SAFETY GUIDELINES.
Batteries in Series: All batteries are connected from the negative (-)
terminal of one battery, to the positive (+) terminal of the other. Only the
negative terminal of the first battery and the positive terminal of the last
battery are to be connected to the vehicle. Any number of batteries may be
connected in a series. However, each battery must be tested separately.
+ -
TO VEHICLE TO VEHICLE
+ -
POS NEG POS NEG
+ -
POS NEG
All other types of multiple connections must be disconnected from each other.
• If the battery is connected to the vehicle, remove all electrical loads.
• Battery connections must be clean and have good contact for proper test results.
• Install terminal stud adapters (not included) on side post batteries. Terminal stud
adapters are available at most automotive parts stores.
VEHICLE PREPARATION