Troubleshooting – Sealey BT2012 User Manual

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3.2.6

Press the  HIGH or  lOW buttons to scroll to the correct rating system.

3.2.7

Press the TEST button to select the rating system and the default rating will display.

3.2.8

continue with step 3.3.3 in "battery test".

3.3

Battery test (12v only)

3.3.1

If testing on the vehicle, ensure all electrics are switched off, ignition, lights, boot light etc. connect the red clip to the positive (+) battery terminal and the

black clip to the negative (-) terminal, as in 3.2.1.

3.3.2

The battery rating system last selected will appear on the display for 3 seconds, then the default rating value.

3.3.3

Press the  HIGH or  lOW buttons to scroll to the battery's rating.

3.3.4

Press the TEST button.

3.3.5

The lcD will indicate the battery's condition. The display will alternate between the voltage and available power.

3.4

Starting system test (Note! The battery must be good and fully charged)

3.4.1

connect the red clip to the positive (+) battery terminal and the black clip to the negative (-) terminal,

as in 3.2.1.

3.4.2

Press the

"v" button to read the live voltage.

3.4.3

Start the vehicle, whilst pressing the  lOW button to read the cranking voltage.

3.5

Charging system test (Note! The battery must be good and fully charged)

3.5.1

When the vehicle is running, connect the red clip to the positive (+) battery terminal and the black

clip to the negative (-) terminal, as in 3.2.1.

3.5.2

Press the

"v" button to read the live voltage.

3.5.3

Run the engine at 2000rpm for 15 seconds.

3.5.4

Press and hold the  HIGH button to read the highest average charging voltage.

3.6

Printing system (DO NOT operate the printer without the print paper loaded and ready for printing).

3.6.1

Open the print paper spool perspex lid and insert the roll of print paper (Fig.1).

3.6.2

Feed the leading edge of the reel into the guide slot. Press and hold the PRINT button enabling the

reel to feed through the printer. Once "on the move", close the perspex lid.

3.6.3

When the reel feeds through the perspex lid slot release the PRINT button.

Note! Points 3.6.1 & 3.6.2 can be achieved without connection to the vehicle battery, provided

the 4 "AA" tester batteries are fitted. For an actual test connect the red clip to the positive (+)

vehicle battery terminal and the black clip to the negative (-) terminal, as in 3.2.1.

3.6.4

Press the PRINT button once, and the lcD screen will display "SAVE IN", which means the test data

is being saved; and then the screen displays "SAVED", which means the data is saved.

3.6.5

Press the PRINT button twice in rapid succession, the previously saved test data will be printed

automatically.

3.6.6

When used with the 4 "AA" batteries the tester can store and later print data after disconnecting from

vehicle battery. Removal of the 4 "AA" batteries will lengthen their life (Fig.3).

4. TROUBLESHOOTING

TROUBLESHOOTING:

If the display flashes or shows one flashing letter:

Voltage of the tested battery is less than 8 volts. Fully charge the battery and retest.

If the display shows a message that alternates between "bAd" and "CELL":

One or more battery cells are bad. Replace the battery.

If the display shows a message "conn":

Indicates a bad connection. Disconnect and reconnect crocodile clips from battery terminals and rock clips to improve connection.

If the display shows a message "LOW ": Indicates poor battery or possible excessive electromagnetic interference. Ensure there are no vehicle

loads, such as lights or ignition. Ensure other high current devices are not in close proximity. Double check battery off vehicle before replacing battery and

use "decision" table.

NOTE: It is our policy to continually improve products and as such we reserve the right to alter data, specifications and component parts without prior notice.

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bT2012 Issue: 1 - 11/12/12

Rating system* Increment Default Range

ccA

500 100-1400

SAE

600 100-1400

IEc

280 100-800

DIN

280 100-800

*For JIS use the conversion table on back of tester

also shown in (Fig.2).

LCD

GOOD

OK LOW

LOW

REPLACE

The battery is

good, return it

to service.

Fully charge

the battery

and return it

to service.

Fully charge

the battery,

retest. If no

improvement

replace.

battery

failure,

replace.

LCD

Decision

Good

Repair

The cranking voltage is

greater than 9.6V. The

starting system is OK.

The cranking system is less

than 9.6V which indicates

a starting system problem.

check the connections,

wiring and starter motor.

Starting system test results

LCD

Decision

Good

Repair

The highest average

charging voltage is between

13.3V and 15.5V. The

charging system is OK

The highest average

charging voltage < 13.3V

or >15.5V. If < 13.3V, check

connections, wiring and

alternator. If >15.5V, check

the regulator.

Charging system test results

Battery test results

Print paper reel route

JIS conversion tables and battery

cover on base of tester.

Fig.1

Fig.2

Fig.3

Environmental Protection. Recycle unwanted packaging materials or dispose of in a manner which is compatible with the

environment. When the product is no longer required, dispose of in an environmentally protective way. Open battery compartment

(Fig.3) remove and dispose of batteries according to local authority guidelines.

Digital Tester

Diagrammatic

Decision