EasyManua.ls Logo

Midtronics EXP-925

Midtronics EXP-925
36 pages
To Next Page IconTo Next Page
To Next Page IconTo Next Page
Loading...
Expandable Electrical
Diagnostic Platform
For testing 6- and 12-volt automotive batteries
and 12-volt charging systems
INSTRUCTION MANUAL

Table of Contents

Questions and Answers:

Midtronics EXP-925 Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandMidtronics
ModelEXP-925
CategoryTest Equipment
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Chapter 1: Before You Begin

Starting the tester for the first time

Initial setup procedure for the diagnostic tester, including language and date settings.

Safety

Essential safety precautions to follow when working with automotive batteries and the tester.

General Precautions

General safety guidelines for handling battery acid, personal protective equipment, and avoiding hazards.

Conventions Used in This Manual

Explanation of symbols and typographical conventions used throughout the instruction manual.

Chapter 2: Overview

Device Ports and Connections

Details on the tester's ports, connectors, and essential connections for operation and data transfer.

Display and Data Entry

Explanation of the tester's display elements, keypad layout, and methods for entering data.

Menu Structure

Overview of the tester's menu hierarchy, icons, and navigation paths for accessing functions.

Chapter 3: Test Preparation

Inspecting the Battery

Procedure for visually inspecting a battery for defects before performing a test.

Testing Out-of-Vehicle

Guidelines for safely testing a battery when it is removed from the vehicle.

Testing In-Vehicle

Instructions for testing a battery while it remains installed in the vehicle.

Connecting the Battery Test Cable

Steps for correctly connecting the battery test cable to the tester and the battery.

Connecting an Accessory Cable

Procedure for connecting optional accessory cables to the tester.

Setting User Preferences

Customizing tester settings like display contrast, time, and printer options via the Utility Menu.

Chapter 4: Battery Test

Vehicle-Based Battery Tests

Covers testing batteries installed in vehicles, including 'under hood' and specific test types.

Specific Test Locations and Posts

Details on testing at various vehicle locations and using different battery/jump start posts.

Additional Test Requirements

Information on special conditions like system noise, unstable batteries, and surface charge.

Battery Test Results

How to interpret and understand the results and recommendations from a battery test.

Chapter 5: System Test

Starter System Test Results

Interpreting the results of the starter system test, including voltage and cranking time.

Starter Test

Procedure for performing a starter system test using the amp clamp and vehicle engine.

Alternator Test

Steps for testing the vehicle's alternator output and charging system performance.

Alternator Decisions and Recommendations

Guidance on understanding alternator test outcomes and recommended actions.

Chapter 6: Cable Drop Test

Battery Ground Test

Procedure to measure voltage drop across the battery ground strap for circuit integrity.

Connections for the Cable Drop Test

Instructions on how to connect the tester's leads for cable drop testing.

Starter Circuit

Testing the voltage drop within the starter circuit to identify resistance issues.

Alternator Circuit

Measuring voltage drop in the alternator circuit to diagnose potential problems.

Other Circuit

Performing voltage drop tests on other components or circuits using specified amperage.

Chapter 7: QC test

Stock control

Procedure for performing quality control tests on multiple batteries without re-inputting settings.

Compound test

Performing quality control tests on batteries installed in vehicles.

Jump Start Post

Setting up QC test parameters for batteries connected via jump start posts.

Battery Post

Configuring QC tests based on battery post type and vehicle parameters.

Under Seat

Specific QC test setup for batteries located under the vehicle seat.

Trunk

QC test configuration for batteries located in the vehicle's trunk.

Chapter 8: Info Menu

Totals

Displays the total number of battery tests performed and allows resetting counters.

Transfer Data

Utility for transferring test data from the analyzer to a PC using an IR receiver.

Version Info

Shows the tester's software version, release date, and serial number.

Chapter 9: PrintView

View Test

Option to view and print the results of the last Battery and System Tests.

View Cable Test

Allows viewing and printing the results of the last Cable Drop Test.

View QC Test

Enables viewing and printing all results from the last Quality Control Test.

Chapter 10: Utilities

Config Tester Settings

Customizing tester settings such as mode, time, format, date, user, region, and display.

Printer and Display Settings

Adjusting backlight time, configuring the printer, and setting temperature units.

Customization and Maintenance

Utilities for shop information, coupons, language selection, and formatting the data card.

Chapter 11: Troubleshooting

The Display Does Not Turn On

Troubleshooting steps for issues where the tester's display fails to activate.

The STATUS LED Flashes

Diagnosing printer faults based on the pattern of STATUS LED flashes.

Data Will Not Print

Solutions for problems preventing the tester or printer from printing test results.

Chapter 12: Tester Internal Batteries

Battery Power Indicator

Understanding the display indicator for the tester's internal battery charge level.

Replacing the Tester Batteries

Step-by-step instructions for safely replacing the tester's AA batteries.

Chapter 13: Data export to PC

Data export after battery test

Procedure to export test results to a PC immediately after a battery test is completed.

Data export from menu

Method for exporting test data to a PC via the analyzer's 'Info' menu.

Chapter 14: Print Data to IR printer

Printing test results

Instructions on how to print test results wirelessly to a Midtronics IR printer.

Related product manuals