CADEX SPECTRO Modular 12V Battery Tester Tool (24-EE-006G)

Publication date: 2024-05-01
Reference number: 24-EE-006G

CADEX SPECTRO MODULAR 12V BATTERY TESTER TOOL

TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN

Reference Number(s): 24-EE-006G, Date of Issue: May 01, 2024

GENESIS:	All Models
GROUP:	ENGINE ELECTRICAL

DESCRIPTION

This bulletin describes operation of the "Cadex Spectro Modular Electrochemical Impedence Spectroscopy (EIS)-Powered Rapid Battery Tester" for preventive maintenance battery check, and for repair work on 12-volt batteries. This tester can conduct a complete battery health check of all service drive vehicles to confirm "Good Battery", or a "Replace Battery" result. It can help improve customer satisfaction to avoid a potential negative experience of jump start or no start. The tester has a rapid test time of 15 seconds. A complete test including input entry, save, and result takes approximately 1.2 minutes.

Applicable Vehicles: Vehicles not equipped with internal battery sensor and ineligible for GDS Battery Diagnosis function.

Information

Battery claims will be subject to chargeback if submitted with the wrong tester code.

The Cadex Rapid Battery Tester scans to completely check battery health including all of the following conditions:

Battery Term	Definition	Unit	Comments
RC	Reserve Capacity	Rated mins.	Measured RC is indicated as Good/Poor
CCA (SAE)	Cold Cranking Amps	Amps	Be sure to enter CCA (SAE) rating, not (EN)
Resistance High	Battery internal plate/connection/weld deterioration restricting battery current supply
SOC	State of Charge	%	0-100% full charged
OCV	Open Circuit Voltage	Volts

BATTERY CCA, RC AND "RESISTANCE HIGH" EXPLAINED

WARRANTY INFORMATION

Battery Tester Results	Op. Code	Operation	Op. time	Nature Code	Cause Code
"REPLACE BATTERY"	37110R00	Battery Replacement	Refer to WebLTS	D91	ZZ3
"GOOD BATTERY"	37110A00	Battery Diagnostic Inspection and Charging Operation	0.3 M/H	D21
"CHARGE & RETEST" and after charge attempt = "GOOD BATTERY"	37110A00	Battery Diagnostic Inspection and Charging Operation	0.3 M/H
"CHARGE & RETEST" and after charge attempt = "REPLACE BATTERY"	Must be entered in order as shown below:
	37110R00 + 37110A00	Replace Battery + Charge Battery	(per LTS) + 0.3 M/H

NOTE:

Battery claims will be subject to chargeback if submitted with the wrong tester code.
Submit claim on Claim Entry Screen as "Warranty" type.
If a part is found in need of replacement while performing this TSB and the affected part is still under warranty, submit a separate claim using the same repair order. If the affected part is out of warranty, submit a Prior Approval request for goodwill consideration prior to performing the work.
"CHARGE & RETEST" results will require both Cadex Spectro Modular and Midtronics DCA-8000 Ticket Scan for complete Warranty Claim. Review Service Procedure below for details.

TESTER FEATURES

ID#	Components	Quantity
1	ElS-Powered Rapid Battery Tester	1
2	Clamp Cable	1
3	Universal 5.0V Output Power Supply (Inter-changeable blades)	1

Type	Specifications
Equipment Name	Spectro Modular
Model	SPB16
Part Number	11-500-0200-00
Includes:	EIS-Powered Rapid Battery Tester Clamp Cable Power Supply Quick Reference Guide Unit Package Box
Input Voltage	5.0 VDC
Input Current	3A Max
Output Voltage (Battery Test)	16 VDC Max
Operating Environment (re commended)	Temperature: 14°F to 113°F (-10°C to +45°C) Humidity: 50°F to 176°F (10°C to 80°C)
Storage Environment (recommended)	Short-Term (up to 30 days): Temperature: -4°F to 86°F (-20°C to +30°C) Humidity: Non-condensing
Storage Environment (recommended)	Long-Term: Temperature: -4°F to 77°F (-20°C to +25°C) Humidity: Non-condensing

GENERAL TIPS BEFORE TESTING A BATTERY

Connect the Battery Tester clamps to the vehicle's battery, making sure that the black clamp is connected to the battery negative "-" terminal and the red clamp is connected to the battery positive "+" terminal. The Tester will warn if connected backwards.

NOTE: Make sure vehicle ignition, interior and exterior lights are OFF for battery testing.

CAUTION: When testing the battery, connect the battery tester to the battery terminal's metal or battery post firmly, not to the securing nuts. Otherwise, the test result displayed on the battery tester will be incorrect. See examples below of "Good" and "Bad" connections.

GOOD Connection		BAD Connection

CAUTION: In some vehicles such as the Genesis Sedan, Equus, and Sonata HEV, the battery is located in the trunk while there is an extension terminal located in the engine compartment. In this case, DO NOT test battery using the extension terminal in the front. Always connect the tester directly to the battery. Otherwise, the result will not be correct.

REQUIRED TESTER CHECKS PER VEHICLE TEST TYPE

Vehicle Test Type	Dealer Application	Required Tester Checks
Customer Used Vehicle	Customer vehicle (in use)	RC CCA Resistance High
PDI/Stock/New Vehicle	New vehicle PDI Dealer lot stock vehicle Checking a new service replacement battery All EV battery testing for 12V auxiliary battery	CCA Resistance High NOTE: (RC testing is not done in this Test Type because new vehicle aged battery RC can be at temporary low condition, but able to be recovered)

BATTERY INFORMATION

Battery Type:

AGM (Absorbent Glass Mat":
"AGM" should be somewhere on the battery label.
Flooded (Wet Cell): May or may not say "FLOODED" on battery label. If AGM cannot be found, this will be a "flooded" type battery.

See examples at right.

AGM Type Battery Examples:

Elantra (UD/MD/AD)

Genesis Sedan (DH)

Flooded Type Battery Example:

Battery Rating:

RC (Reserve Capacity)
CCA (Cold Cranking Amps)

In the example at right:

RC = 113
CCA = 600

Example of RC and CCA (SAE) on Battery Label:

SERVICE PROCEDURE

Information

For Quick Cadex Battery Test proceed to Section A below.

For Battery Warranty Claims skip to Section B on page 15.

A. Quick Cadex Battery Test (not for Warranty claims)

The Quick Cadex Battery Test option allows unlimited numbers of tests for 12V batteries. This test cannot be used for Warrantable operations or claims. If testing a battery that will be submitted as a Warranty claim, follow instructions in the Battery Test/Claim procedure.

Connect VCI for AutoVIN, or you may enter or scan the VIN manually later.
On the GDS tablet, open the STUI interface, and select GDS-Smart (A).
Select Battery Test/Claim (B) in the main menu.
Select Quick Cadex Battery Test (C).
Select appropriate option (D) if testing the battery in or out of a vehicle.
- If battery is not in vehicle (No) - Proceed to step 5.
- If battery is in vehicle (OK) - Proceed to step 6.
If using AutoVIN, confirm if the VIN displayed is correct (E). If not using AutoVIN, scan the barcode VIN or enter it manually (Full VIN or last 6 digits).
- WiFi is required for last 6 digit entry.
Turn ignition OFF and disconnect VCI (if VCI was connected for AutoVIN) and press OK (F).
Connect the Cadex Spectro battery cables and press the power button (G) on the unit.
Select the magnifying glass symbol (H) to search for available Cadex Spectro units.
Select the available Spectro unit (I) to connect to.
Select the appropriate vehicle type to test:
- PDI/Stock/New Vehicle (J)
- Customer Used Vehicle (K)
Enter the battery specific information:
- Battery type (L)
- RC (M)
- CCA (N)
Select Next (O) when done.

Information

For more details on battery type and ratings refer to the section Battery Information on page 7 in this TSB.
Wait a few moments for the test to complete.
Test is complete. You may choose to Print or Screenshot the results.
If a photo of an external battery was taken, it will appear on this page, as shown in the example to the right.

B. Cadex Battery Test/Claim (for Warranty Claims)

Use this procedure for all Warranty Claims. If testing a battery that will not be submitted as a Warranty Claim, follow instructions in the Quick Cadex Battery Test procedure earlier in this TSB.

Connect VCI for AutoVIN, or you may enter or scan the VIN manually later.
On the GDS tablet, open the STUI interface, and select GDS-Smart (A).
Select Battery Test/Claim (B) in the main menu.

This notification appears if your device is not connected to WiFi.
- GDS Smart will store a maximum of 2 tests when submitting offline.
- GDS Smart will automatically upload pending tests once WiFi is restored.
Press OK to continue.

Alternatively, this notification will appear if the maximum number of offline stored tests is reached.
- Please reconnect to WiFi to allow automatic upload of pending tests.
Press OK to return to previous screen.
Select Battery Test/Claim (C).
Follow steps 5 - 10 in the Quick Cadex Battery Test procedure.
After selecting Vehicle Test Type, complete the following Warranty Claim Information on the screen:
- Technician Name (D)
- RO Number (E) (if available)
- Odometer Reading (F)
Select Next (G).
Enter the battery specific information:
- Battery type (H)
- RC (I)
- CCA (J)
See below for more information on finding battery information.

Select Next (K) when done.

Information

For more details on battery type and ratings refer to the section Battery Information on page 7 in this TSB.
Wait a few moments for the test to complete.

Follow the instructions below for the test result received.

Test Result	Instruction
Replace Battery	Take photo (L) and proceed to Step 9.
Good Battery	Proceed to Step 10a.
Charge & Retest	Proceed to Step 10b.

This notification will appear for New Models subject to 100 day Launch Quality Monitoring Process (LQMP).
Failure to retain battery for WTC return may result in full claim chargeback.

Select Next (M) when done.
10.
1. Test is complete. Press Send (N) to transmit results to HMA.
2. For Charge & Retest results:
  - Select Send (O) to send the results and proceed to Diagnostic Charge using Midtronics DCA-8000
    - 24-EE-007G - Step 1
Select Print (P) to print the results, then attach the printout to the Repair Order.