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5.5 Alternator Test (Normal and Smart 12V/24V alternators)
This test conrms if the alternator charging voltage is within the correct limits to avoid under or overcharging of the baery
1. Connect test leads with baery clamps to meter
2. Turn Selector Dial to Voltage Mode (V posion)
3. Select Alternator Mode
then press
buon to connue
4. Display will ash as below to show clamps need connecng to baery
5. Connect red clamp to baery posive(+) and black clamp to baery negave(-)
Note:
The tester will automacally detect whether it is a 12V or 24V vehicle based on the baery voltage detected aer clamping.
6. Select Normal or Smart alternator depending on type ed to vehicle then press
7. Three test will now be carried out to check the vehicle alternator:
5.5.1 Unloaded Voltage Test
1. Ensure all vehicle accessories are turned OFF
2. Hold engine revs between 2,500-3,000 then press
to start the test
3. Maintain engine revs unl countdown mer reaches zero
4. When mer reaches zero the results will automacally be displayed
5. Aer 3 seconds the display will automacally move to the next test:
12V Baery
OR
24V Baery
Turn Air condioning OFF
Hold accelerator for 10 seconds
Hold engine revs at
2,500 – 3,000 RPM
Rev engine to
2,500 - 3,000 RPM
Timer countdown
from 10s to 0s
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