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Battery, Testing With Midtronics Battery/Starting/Charging System Analyzer MCR340A






Battery Testing

Maintenance-free batteries must not be opened. Otherwise, the warranty is void.

Battery, Testing with Midtronics Battery/Starting/Charging System Analyzer MCR340A

CAUTION!
Risk of injury from battery acid.

Prior to handling or servicing batteries, read, understand and observe the Warnings and Safety Measures for lead-acid batteries for lead-acid batteries => [ Safety Precautions ] Battery!

Wear protective eyewear and clothing => [ Protect against injury by using protective
eyewear and clothing. ] Battery.


If the magic eye has no color or is light yellow, the battery may not be tested or charged. Jump starting must not be used! There is a risk of explosion during testing, charging or jump starting. The battery must be replaced.

DO NOT battery test batteries which are gassing. Otherwise there is a risk of explosion.

Dispose of electrolyte (sulfuric acid/water mixture) properly! Waste electrolyte must only be disposed of in appropriate waste disposal sites. Refer to local regulations pertaining to electrolyte disposal.

The following notes and procedures must be followed to ensure correct measurements.

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

Midtronics Battery/Starting/Charging System Analyzer (MCR340A) (VAS tester illustrated here for reference only)

Procedure

CAUTION!
Switch off all electrical consumers.

Switch ignition off and remove ignition key.

Refer to Midtronics Battery/Starting/Charging System Analyzer (MCR340A) Instruction Manual.

- On battery with charge indicator "Magic Eye", check color display => [ Maintenance-Free Battery with Visual Indicator, Checking Color Display ] [1][2]Description and Operation.

- Check no-load voltage => [ Battery No-Load Voltage - Vehicles without Energy Management Control Module, Checking ].

- Connect tester cable clamps to battery terminal => MCR340A Instruction Manual. Tester leads must be securely fastened and make proper contact with battery posts.

- Select test mode "IN-VEHICLE" or "OUT-OF-VEHICLE " as appropriate=> MCR340A Instruction Manual.

- Select battery type (AGM or conventional) => MCR340A Instruction Manual

- Set tester to "Warranty Test"=> MCR340A Instruction Manual.

- Perform battery test by setting load current on tester according to battery (DIN) capacity=> MCR340A Instruction Manual.

Use print function of MCR340A in event test results are required for warranty claims.

Battery test results:





If battery is replaced, follow disposal regulations => [ Personal injury and environmental risk. ] Battery.