AutoStop Maxi User Manual Version 8.18 Page 12
5.1.3 Documentation
A copy of the purchase order for re-calibration and a packing slip must be included
with the shipment. It should note the Purchase Order Number, Date, Serial Number
and the address where the unit should be returned to.
6. TROUBLESHOOTING
Problem Potential Cause & Action Necessary
Brake Meter will not turn on Battery has discharged - charge battery for 12 to 16 hours.
Battery charger has failed - check battery charger output with
multimeter, check condition of fittings.
Battery or internal electronics have failed - return unit for
servicing.
Brake Meter does not record
keypad input.
Battery discharged - refer above
Brake Meter turns itself off
during use
Battery discharged - refer above
No printout Out of paper = remove printer cover plate and check paper
roll. Refer Section 9
Printout illegible or hard to read Printer ribbon needs replacing - refer Section 10
“Time out “ displayed on printout
Unit not secured into position properly.
Foot has been lifted from pedal before vehicle has stopped.
“MEM FAILED” is displayed
when Brake Meter is switched
ON.
Internal flash memory is not responding or it is faulty. Switch
off the unit and return it for servicing.
“Format Mem? Y/N” is displayed
when Brake Meter is switched
ON.
Internal flash memory is corrupt or unreadable. Press ‘N’ key
to skip formatting. Switch off the unit and return it for
servicing. Note: if ‘Y’ key is pressed, all existing data might
get erased.
“Reset All? Y/N” displayed when
unit is switched ON.
Clock memory is corrupt. Clock battery is probably flat. Do
NOT press ‘Y’. Press ‘N’ and switch off the unit and return the
unit for servicing.
“Accelero Fail!” displayed when
unit is switched ON
Accelerometer chip is faulty. Return the unit for servicing.
For other problems, contact AutoTest Products or any Authorised Service Center in
Australia on (61 3) 9647 9797 or fax details of the problem to (61 3) 9646 3427.
Repairs should only be done by an Authorised AutoTest Service Center in order to
ensure the Brake Tester retains its calibration. Refer to Section 11 regarding
warranty. For instructions on returning products for calibration or servicing, see
Section 6.1.
7. SPECIFICATIONS
AutoStop Maxi Brake Tester
Battery 12 V. 1.9 AH fully sealed lead acid rechargeable
Charger Output 14 V DC regulated, center positive, 500 mA