Midtronics DSS-5000 HD

Midtronics Inc. 7000 Monroe Street Willowbrook, IL 60527
www.midtronics.com
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Chapter 2: Single Battery Test DSS-5000 HD
Battery Test Results
The test results are displayed on the Controller screen.
NOTE: See Appendix A for possible test result
descriptions.
To print or send the test results to a congured printer tap
Send Results. To return to the Home Screen, tap Done or
System Test to continue with the System Test.
System Test
1. If available, connect the optional Amp Clamp to the Tester
Pod and hold the clamp away from any cables with the
jaws closed.
NOTE: If the Amp Clamp is not being used,
begin the System Test at Step 4.
2. Tap Next to zero out the clamp or Skip if the Amp Clamp
is not being used.
3. With the engine and electrical loads o, place the Amp Clamp
around the negative (–) battery cable and tap Next .
4. Start the engine and let it idle.
5. Turn o all accessory loads such as the headlight high
beams and ventilation blower fan.
6. Tap Next. The analyzer tests the alternator output.
7. When prompted, rev the engine to between 1000 to 1250
rpm and hold it there while the analyzer tests the alterna-
tor output again.
8. Tap Next.
9. When prompted Idle the engine.
10. Turn on the high beam headlights and ventilation blower
motor.
11. When prompted, rev the engine to between 1000 to 1250
rpm and hold it there while the analyzer tests the alterna-
tor output again.
12. Tap Next.
13. Turn o the high beam headlights and ventilation blower
motor.
14. Return the engine to idle, then shut it o.
15. Tap Next to display the test results.