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DHC BT797 User Manual

DHC BT797
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Model BT797
BATTERY & ELECTRICAL SYSTEM ANALYZER
OWNER’S MANUAL
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BATTERY/CHARGING/STARTING SYSTEM ANALYZER / PRINTER
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DHC BT797 Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandDHC
ModelBT797
CategoryMeasuring Instruments
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Test Procedures and Operating Instructions

Important Notes

Key operational notes and ambient temperature range.

Product Hazard Warning

Product hazard warning regarding chemicals like arsenic.

Personal Safety Precautions

Essential safety measures when working with batteries.

Preparation and Operation Guide

Preparing to Test

Steps to prepare the battery and environment for testing.

Operation and Use Guide

Instructions on connecting and initiating tests with the analyzer.

Pre-Test Procedures

How to Replace Cable End

Guide on detaching and connecting clamp leads.

Before Testing Procedures

Pre-test checks including battery installation and terminal cleaning.

Device Setup

Paper Replacement Instructions

Procedure for replacing the printer paper roll.

Main Menu Functions

Overview of the main functions accessible from the menu.

Battery Testing

Utility Functions

Accessing test counter, date/time, and brightness settings.

Battery Test Selection

Choosing between REGULAR/STD or START/STOP battery types.

Battery Test Process

Battery Test Inputs

Selecting battery rating, capacity, and temperature for testing.

Surface Charge Management

Information on handling surface charge before testing.

Battery Test Results

Battery Test Out of Vehicle

Steps for testing a battery removed from a vehicle.

Battery Test Results Interpretation

Understanding common battery test outcomes like GOOD & PASS, RECHARGE.

Additional Battery Test Outcomes

Additional Battery Test Results

Further interpretations for RECHARGE & RETEST, BAD & REPLACE, and LOAD ERROR.

SOC & SOH Display

Viewing State of Charge and State of Health.

System Testing

System Test Procedure

Steps to perform a system test, including turning off loads.

Cranking Voltage Analysis

Evaluating cranking voltage for normal, low, or undetected states.

Charging System Analysis

Charging System Test at Idle

Assessing alternator output at idle for high, normal, or low voltage.

Charging System with Accessories

Testing charging system with accessory loads engaged.

Advanced System Diagnostics

Ripple Voltage Diagnostics

Checking for ripple voltage to diagnose alternator diode issues.

Charging System Load Test

Further assessment of charging system performance under load.

In-Vehicle Testing

Charging System Low Output

Diagnosing low charging system output with accessories.

In-Vehicle Test Overview

Description of the combined battery and system test.

Glossary of Terms

Gel Battery Definition

Explains characteristics of gel lead-acid batteries.

AGM Battery Definition

Explains characteristics of AGM lead-acid batteries.

Battery Terminology

VRLA Battery Definition

Defines Valve Regulated Lead Acid batteries.

SLI Battery Definition

Defines Starting, Lighting, Ignition batteries.

Battery Capacity Definitions

Defines State of Health, State of Charge, CCA, and Ampere-Hour.

Warranty Information

Warranty Coverage and Limitations

Details what the warranty covers and its limitations.

Return Goods Procedure

Instructions for returning defective products.

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