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Chapter 2: In Vehicle TestDSS-5000
5. Align the temperature sensor on the Controller over the
battery and tap Capture. The test begins when the tem-
perature is successfully captured.
Battery Test Results
The test results are displayed on the Controller screen.
NOTE: If the CVG was used to acquire the vehicle
information, the Edit Battery Information screen is
displayed (See Step 3). Tap Next to display the test
results.
93%
Reserve Result OK
Measured 599 CCA
Rated 575 CCA
F
Send Results
Done
93%
Cranking Health
Send Results
Done
93%
Reserve Health
OK
Send Results
Done
Test Results - Battery Test
To print or send the test results to a congured printer tap
Send Results. To return to the Home Screen, tap Done
or
System Test to continue with the System Test.
Decision
Cranking
Health
Reserve
Capacity
Description
Good
Battery
Good
Battery
Good
Battery
Battery meets or exceeds
required standards.
Good
Battery
Unknown
Reserve
Battery meets or exceeds
required standards.
Good
Recharge
Good
Battery
Battery is good, but low
on charge. Fully charge
the battery for optimal
performance and life. Check
for causes of low charge.
Good
Recharge
Charge &
Retest
Good
Battery
Good
Recharge
Unknown
Reserve
Charge &
Retest
Charge &
Retest
Unknown
Reserve
Battery requires charge to
determine condition.
Replace
Battery
Badcell
Replace
Short
Replace
Battery
Battery fails to meet industry
accepted standards.
Charge &
Retest
Replace
Battery
Battery is low in charge and
shows low reserve capacity.
Low reserve capacity will
compromise the battery’s
ability to provide system
current and hold a charge.
Good
Battery
Replace
Battery
Battery is good for cranking
purpose but shows low
reserve capacity. Low
reserve capacity will
compromise the battery’s
ability to provide system
current and hold a charge.
Good
Recharge
Replace
Battery
Replace
Battery
Good
Battery
Battery fails to meet industry
accepted standards
Replace
Battery
Replace
Battery
Replace
Battery
Unknown
Reserve
Badcell
Short
Replace
Badcell
Replace
Short
Good
Battery
Badcell
Replace
Short
Unknown
Reserve
System Test
1. Connect the optional Amp Clamp to the Tester Pod and
hold the clamp away from any cables with the jaws closed.
NOTE: If no Amp Clamp is 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. Tap Next. The analyzer tests the alternator output.
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