Sp Tools Sp61060 Battery Analyser User Manual

USER MANUAL

SP61060
BATTERY
ANALYSER
(100- 2000 CCA)

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NOTE: Proof of purchase must be retained by the customer as it will be required in the event of a claim under warranty.

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INTRODUCTION

Safety Precautions
When working with lead-acid and 12v vehicle batteries take precautions to avoid the risk of danger and injury.
Batteries contain corrosive chemicals and can produce explosive gas as a by-product of their operation.
Wear eye protection when working around batteries.
Avoid flame or sparks that could ignite gas produced by the battery and cause an explosion. Connection and disconnection of cables to the battery terminals is the most common cause of sparks.
Remove jewelry as it may cause a short circuit and serious burn injuries.
When lifting a battery use a carrier or lift at opposite corners of the base. Ensure caps are tight Be sure there is good ventilation in a room where a battery is being charged.
Never test the battery while the engine is still running, make sure the engine is OFF.
Never lay tools or other metal parts on top of a battery

Product Summary

1.1 Product Profile
The SP61060 Battery Tester adopts what is currently the world’s most advanced conductance testing technology available. Too easily, quickly, and accurately measure the actual cold cranking amps capability of a vehicle starting battery and the health state of the battery itself. This will assist maintenance personnel finds problems quickly and accurately, thus reducing vehicle repair times.
Suitable to test all automotive cranking lead-acid batteries, including ordinary lead-acid batteries,
AGM flat plate battery, AGM spiral battery, and Gel battery, etc.
Directly detects bad cells in the battery
Polarity reverses connection protection, reverse connection will not damage the tester or affect the vehicle and battery.
Accurately test a battery with low voltage, no need to full charge before testing.
Testing standards include currently the world’s majority of battery standards, CCA, BCI, CA, MCA, JIS, DIN, IEC, EN, SAE, GB.
Supports multi-languages, customer can select different language package, which includes: English, German, Dutch, Finnish, Polish, French, Italian, etc.

1.2 Product Function
The battery test is targeted to analyze the battery’s health status, by calculating the actual cold the cranking capability of the battery, and the effect of aging.
The tester provides reliable analysis of a battery’s condition and notifies the user to replace the battery in advance of its ultimate failure.

Technical Parameters

1. Measurement Range: Cold Cranking Amps

2. Voltage Tolerance: 6-30V DC (this tester is for 12v batteries only)

1.3 Working Environment Requirement
Working Environment Temp.: -20°C to +60°C
This tester is intended to be used by automotive and marine manufacturers, automotive and marine maintenance/repair workshops, as well as automotive and marine battery distributors and retailers. It is applicable for DIY users, small engine and motorcycle repair workshops, etc.

Points to remember

• Low-use batteries should be charged once every 1 – 2 months to extend the battery life.
• Generally speaking, a battery needs recharging if under 12.40 volts
• When charging is finished, do not test immediately, wait at least 10 minutes to allow the battery to stabilize, then test.
• Even when testing an in-vehicle battery, after the engine is turned off (for the most accurate results) wait 10 minutes before testing.
• If the battery’s health state is lower than 60% consider replacing the battery.

Tester Components

2.1 Tool Description

1. LCD DISPLAY — Indicates test results. It is a backlit 2-line display with 8 characters on each line.
2. ENTER BUTTON — Confirms a selection (or action) from a menu list, or returns to the main menu.
3. SCROLL BUTTON — Scrolls through menu items or cancels an operation.
4. CLIPS — Connects to the battery terminals Red with + and Black to -.

2.2 Battery Internal Resistance Explanation
IR (Internal Resistance) is an important factor when judging battery capability.
When the internal resistance of a battery exceeds a certain limit, the engine can’t be started.
The normal IR of car batteries should be less than 10mΩ, but there will be slight differences between manufacturers.
The lower the IR the greater CCA capability ie, for the same kind of batteries, the lower the IR, the healthier the battery is (Except for a short circuit).

2. 3 Battery Voltage Explanation
Normally It is impossible for the battery voltage to show as 100%.
The max value is 98% even after just being charged.

• 98% Charged = Battery voltage Above 12.59v
• 75% Charged = Battery voltage 12.45v
• 50% Charged = Battery voltage 12.15v
• Discharged condition = Battery voltage less than 12v

Operating Instructions

3.1 Before Test
3.1.1 Notice before the test

For testing batteries of low-frequency use, it is necessary to cycle (charge and discharge) the battery several times before testing, normally 3-5 times will achieve a reliable test result. Because only after the cycling of the battery can the chemical properties of the battery be restored, after a long period of inactivity.
If after 3-5 times of battery charge and discharge, the battery health state is still lower than 60%, then battery replacement should be considered.

1. Low-use batteries should be charged once every 1-2 months to extend the battery life for the vehicle or boat.
2. Always turn off the engine before testing.
3. When testing an in-vehicle battery, (for the most accurate results) wait 10 minutes after the engine is turned off before testing, this will allow the battery to normalize.

3.1.2 Connecting the Analyzer Before Testing
Before testing, use a wire brush/alkaline cleaner to clean the battery terminals, remove all grease, dirt, and corrosion. You must achieve 100% electrical connection to the battery terminals to obtain accurate test results.

Any resistance at the connection to the battery terminals will give a misleading test result.
At the start of the test, ensure that all of the car electronics are turned off the doors are closed, and the ignition key is turned off.
Attach the red test clip to the battery positive + terminal, the black test clip to the Negative – terminal.

NB: The tester has reverse polarity protection, if connected incorrectly, the screen is not bright, but it will not harm the tester.

In order to ensure a good connection, it is best to wriggle the test clips on the terminal post a few times.
The tester draws its operating power from the battery being tested; it will only operate when connected to a battery with more than 6 volts available. For this reason, it will not operate if connected to a dead flat battery.

3.2 Tester Start-up
The tester automatically starts up after the clamps are correctly connected and display the BAT TOOL start-up interface. After 2seconds, it automatically enters the battery test program.
3.3 Battery Test
Enter the main menu, there are two sub-menus: ANALYZER and LANGAUGE, as below, they can shift by pressing the SCROLL button

3.3.1 Out of Vehicle or In Vehicle
Use “SCROLL” to choose the battery’s actual position. After confirmation, put the “ENTER” button.

Select Out of Vehicle:
Whenever the battery to be tested is completely disconnected from all other circuits.

Select In Vehicle:
When the battery is still connected with engine or vehicle electric circuits.

3.3.2 Battery System Standard and Rating
Use “SCROLL” to choose the type of battery; CCA, DIN, JIS, EN, IEC, GB, SAE, MCA, BCI, CA. Then push the “ENTER” button.

Look for the marked Rating System Standard on the battery and input its rated capacity by using the SCROLL button. The BA100 battery tester will test each battery according to the selected system and rating.

Use the SCROLL key to select according to the actual system standard and rating marked on the battery. See in the below picture,

The rating range is as follows:

Choose the right standard, press ENTER, then will come to this menu.

The SCROLL button will increase or reduce display by 5 units, press repeatedly until the right battery capacity is reached. if want to change the form up to down or back again, hold the SCROLL button for 3 seconds, then it will change to the menu below.

• If a battery does not show the standard on it, select CCA.
• If a battery is not marked with a CCA rating value, calculate 7 times the amp hour rating as a reference value ie 12V, 60Ah; calculate 60 x 7 = 420 CCA

After choosing the correct test standard and rated capacity, push “ENTER” and the analyzer will run its test program showing as below:

3.3.3 Test result
In a few seconds, the results of the testing will be displayed in endless rotation on the LCD screen (Holding the scroll button down will halt the rotation).

Press ENTER button to exit.

The battery test results are used to determine the battery condition:

1. Health greater than 60%, Voltage greater than 12.4V = Good Battery
2. Health greater than 60%, Voltage less than 12.4V = Good, Recharge
3. Health less than 60%, Voltage greater than 12.4V = Replace Battery
4. Health less than 60%, Voltage less than 12.4V—Charge and Retest
5. Health equals 0%, Voltage less than 12.4V, 0 CCA = Replace Battery (Internal damage)

3.3.4 24V system testing – CAUTION!
Do not directly test batteries in a 24V system; it will cause damage to the unit. For 2 x 12V batteries (in series or parallel), disconnect the batteries and test them individually.

For batteries, in parallel, they must be disconnected from the positive and negative connection as well. If you do not isolate the batteries from each other it will lead to erroneous test results.

3.4 Additional Functions
3.4.1 Language Choice
To change the language, go to menu 2 and use the scroll button to find the appropriate language, and then press enter to confirm.

3. 4.2 Appendix:

LIMITED WARRANTY

This Limited Warranty applies only to new products* distributed by SP Tools Pty Ltd (“SP Tools”). It is a condition of this Limited Warranty Policy that the purchaser read the owner’s manual for the product and only use the product to the extent or for the purposes stated therein. The purchaser must also ensure that all servicing requirements are completed as listed in the owner’s manual (said servicing is at the owner’s expense). We recommend that all servicing is completed by an authorized service agent and that records of said servicing are retained by the purchaser as proof in the event of a warranty claim.

Whilst the owner’s manual, packaging, and/or other documentation supplied with SP Tools’ products may provide details in respect of a Limited Warranty, the terms set out herein supersede these matters, and this Limited Warranty applies in their place. This warranty is no less advantageous than otherwise described in such other documentation.

SP Tools agrees, subject to the terms and conditions specified below, to repair or replace at SP Tools’ cost, the product purchased by you when the product does not perform in accordance with its specifications during the limited warranty period, due to any fault in manufacturing, materials and/or workmanship. SP Tools is not liable to repair or replace products that the purchaser uses in a manner that is inconsistent with the owner’s manual or in the circumstances set out in paragraphs 1.1 – 1.7 below. The benefits to the purchaser under this warranty are in addition to other rights and remedies under the Competition and Consumer Act 2010 (Cth). The limited warranty period, within which a defect in the product must appear, commences from the date of purchase and ceases on the expiration of the specified term below.

THE LIMITED WARRANTY PERIOD

• SP Speciality Tools – 12 Months

THE PURCHASERS ATTENTION IS DRAWN TO THE FOLLOWING
To the extent permitted by law and subject to this Limited Warranty, and as part of the terms of the sale of the equipment or part thereof: SP Tools shall not be liable for any form of loss, damage, cost, injury, or harm of any kind (whether direct, indirect, special or consequential) howsoever arising from the use or supply of the equipment to the purchaser.

EXCLUSIONS TO LIMITED WARRANTY POLICY
This Limited Warranty will not apply where the equipment or any part thereof:
1.1 Fails due to an accident (including liquid spillage), abuse, misuse, neglect, or normal wear and tear;
1.2 Has been used in a manner other than for which it was originally designed;
1.3 Has been tampered with or is otherwise than as supplied by SP Tools;
1.4 Where any damage, malfunction, or another failure of the equipment or any part thereof resulted directly or indirectly from unauthorized persons, adjusting or failing to adjust any part requiring normal maintenance and service (examples include adjustment of tappets, air filter maintenance, lubrication, and tightening of screws nuts, and bolts);
1.5 Malfunctions due to the use of defective or incompatible accessories;
1.6 Is damaged by lightning or thunderstorm activity; or
1.7 Has been transported to a country where no authorized Service Agents exist.

CLAIMING WARRANTY
This Limited Warranty may be claimed in the following manner:
2.1 In order to make a claim under this Limited Warranty, the purchaser must deliver the equipment or any part thereof to an SP Tools authorized repair agent and pay all costs of transportation and all costs incidental to making a claim under this Limited Warranty. The purchaser must first contact SP Tools (contact details described above) and request the delivery address of an SP Tools authorized repair agent.
2.2 The purchaser must deliver to the repair agent written reasons why the purchaser considers that the purchaser has a claim under this Limited Warranty and must provide all necessary details, including:

• The place, date, and from whom the unit or part was purchased.
• The unit or part involved, Model, and Serial Number.
• The defect, malfunction, or failure in respect of which the claim is being made.
• Proof of service of the unit or part (if applicable)
• Proof of purchase in respect of the unit or part.

2.3 If the Limited Warranty claim is valid, the repair agent will carry out repairs and return the product at no charge to the purchaser. These repairs are limited to the Limited Warranty fault identified and as such will not include any other faults due to misuse, abuse, failure to maintain, fair wear and tear, or the replacement of serviceable items such as oil, spark plugs, air filters, fuel, etc.

Our goods come with guarantees that cannot be excluded under Consumer Law. You are entitled to a replacement or refund for a major failure and for compensation for any other reasonably foreseeable loss or damage. You are also entitled to have the goods repaired or replaced if the goods fail to be of acceptable quality and the failure does not amount to a major failure.

Note: Units which are failing to perform in accordance with specifications due to non-warrantable causes will be subject to freight, repair, and or quote charge.