Battery test – Actron KAL8300 User Manual

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Selecting Battery CCA Measurement Standard

The tester is factory set to the SAE (Society of Automotive Engineers)

measurement standard that rates vehicle batteries sold in the U.S.
Other measurement standards the tester uses are:
DIN - Deutsches Institut fur Normung; German national standard
IEC - International Electrotechnical Commission standard
EN - European Norm measurement standard
BCI - Battery Council International standard.
To change the measurement standard:
Hold down COLD TEST key while connecting the tester to the battery.
Use arrow keys to select the CCA standard of measure. The SAE standard

is at the top of the list and the BCI standard is at the bottom.

Press the TEST key to store the setting and then disconnect the tester from

the battery. This standard will be used until changed.

Battery Test

1. Press the TEST key for testing above 32°F (0°C), or COLD TEST key for

testing at 32°F (0°C) or lower (actual battery temperature).

2. While the tester checks the battery, the display will show - - - - . After

approximately 10 seconds, the tester will display one of four results:

PASS means the battery is in good condition, no

problems detected.
FAIL means a problem was detected and the battery

needs to be replaced. Check the following before

replacing the battery. Retest if fault was detected.
Battery clamps are securely fastened to the

terminals.

Terminals are clean and free of debris for a good

electrical continuity.

If the battery was connected to the vehicle during test, perform the following

steps:

- Disconnect the battery from the vehicle.
- Clean battery posts or terminals.
- If a side-post type battery is being tested, verify the terminal stud adapters

are screwed in tightly.

- Reconnect tester and retest. If test still indicates a bad battery, then

replacement is required.

CH means the battery is discharged too low to test

and must be charged before testing. Disconnect

tester, charge battery and retest. If CH displays

again after recharging, then the battery is bad and

should be replaced.

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