Midtronics EL-50332

INSTRUCTION MANUAL
May 2013
167-000369EN-B
EL-50332
EV/HEV Battery Service Tool
Hazardous voltage.
An improper connection can result in
serious injury or death.
To avoid electrical shock or burn, never alter
the EV/HEV Battery Service Tool’s original AC
cord and plug. Disconnect plug from outlet
when EV/HEV Battery Service Tool is idle.

Midtronics EL-50332 Specifications

General

Brand	Midtronics
Model	EL-50332
Category	Battery Pack
Language	English

Summary

General Safety Guidelines

Important Safety Instructions

Emphasizes the critical need to read and follow all safety and operating instructions.

Maintenance and Inspection

Covers periodic inspection, cleaning, and safety precautions related to unit maintenance.

Personal Safety and Precautions

Details safety measures for personnel, environmental considerations, and handling battery electrolyte.

Electrical Safety: Grounding and Cords

Explains grounding requirements and safe use of power cords and plugs.

Tool Location and DC Connection Safety

Provides guidelines for safe placement and DC connection procedures.

EVHEV Battery Service Tool Introduction

Safety and Manual Conventions

Reviews safety reminders, precautions, and conventions used in the manual.

Tool Components and Accessories

Identifies tool parts, panels, connections, and lists available accessories.

User Interface Navigation and Setup

Explains display elements, keypad functions, data entry, and initial setup procedures.

EVHEV Section Balancing

Performing Section Balance

Step-by-step guide to charging or discharging battery sections for balancing.

Section Balance Results

Explains how to view and interpret the results of a section balance session.

EVHEV Battery Pack Information

Accessing and Connecting for Pack Data

Instructions on selecting Pack Info and making necessary cable connections.

Viewing Pack Information Details

Describes how to display and scroll through critical battery pack data.

EVHEV Battery Pack Depowering

Depowering Procedure

Procedure for safely discharging a battery pack or section to a target voltage.

Depower Results and Status

Explains how to view depowering progress, results, and status indicators.

EVHEV Tool Information and History

Totals and Lifetime Usage

Details the Totals function for tracking charges and depowerings, and lifetime usage.

Software and Version Information

Explains how to view software version, date, and serial number.

EVHEV Utility Menu Customization

Clock, Format, and Date Settings

Guides on adjusting the tool's clock, time, and date formats.

Shop Info and User Management

Instructions for custom headers and managing User IDs for test tracking.

Display, Language, and Admin Settings

Covers display contrast, language, and administrative options like User ID login and PIN.

Clear Totals, Reset Defaults, Update, and Buzzer

Functions to clear test counters, reset settings, update software, and manage the buzzer.

EVHEV Error Message Troubleshooting

Common Error Resolution

Provides troubleshooting steps for hardware, communication, and sensor errors.

Voltage-Related Error Conditions

Explains errors related to incorrect or matched target voltage readings.

EVHEV Warranty and Service

Product Limited Warranty

Outlines the limited warranty coverage, exclusions, and void conditions.

Obtaining Technical Service and Support

Provides instructions for contacting customer service and obtaining repair authorization (RMA).