Battery Test Procedure

Connect the tester to the battery.
1. Red clamp to battery positive (+) terminal.
2. Black clamp to battery negative (-) terminal.
  
  Fig 1: Connecting Tester To Battery
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  CAUTION: Connect clamps securely. If "CHECK CONNECTION" message is displayed on the screen, reconnect clamps securely.
The tester will ask if the battery is connected "IN-VEHICLE" or "OUT-OF-VEHICLE". Make your selection by pressing the arrow buttons; then press ENTER.

Fig 2: Screen Display - Select Test In-Vehicle
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Select CCA and press the ENTER button.

Fig 3: Screen Display - Select CCA
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NOTE: CCA : Cold cranking amps, is an SAE specification for cranking battery at -0.4°F (-18°C).
Set the CCA value displayed on the screen to the CCA value marked on the battery label by pressing up and down buttons and press ENTER.

Fig 4: Screen Display - Set Rating (660 CCA)
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NOTE: The battery ratings (CCA) displayed on the tester must be identical to the ratings marked on battery label.
The tester will conduct battery test.

Fig 5: Screen Display - Testing (600 CCA)
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The tester displays battery test results including voltage and battery ratings.

Refer to the following table and take the appropriate action as recommended by the Micro 570.

Fig 6: Screen Display - Test Results

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Battery Test Results

BATTERY TEST RESULTS REFERENCE CHART

Result On Printer	Remedy
GOOD BATTERY	No action is required.
GOOD RECHARGE	Battery is in a good state. Recharge the battery and use. (Battery may be charged by running the engine at idle for 20 minutes.)
CHARGE & RETEST	Battery is not charged properly. Charge and test the battery again. (Failure to charge the battery fully may read incorrect measurement value.)
REPLACE BATTERY	Replace battery and recheck the charging system. Improper connection between battery and vehicle cables may cause "REPLACE BATTERY", retest the battery after removing cables and connecting the tester to the battery terminal directly prior to replacing the battery.
BAD CELL-REPLACE	Charge and retest the battery. If the Micro 570 recommends "REPLACE BATTERY", replace the battery and recheck the charging system.

WARNING: Whenever filing a claim for battery, the print out of the battery test results must be attached.

Starter Test Procedure

After the battery test, press ENTER immediately for the starter test.

Fig 7: Screen Display - Press Enter For Starter Test
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Start the engine.

Fig 8: Screen Display - Start Engine
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Cranking voltage and starter test results will be displayed on the screen.

Refer to the following table and take the appropriate action as recommended by the Micro 570.

Fig 9: Screen Display - Cranking Voltage

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Starter Test Results

STARTER TEST RESULTS REFERENCE CHART

Result On Printer	Remedy
CRANKING VOLTAGE NORMAL	System shows a normal starter draw.
CRANKING VOLTAGE LOW	Cranking voltage is lower than normal level. Check starter.
CHARGE BATTERY	The state of battery charge is too low to test. Charge the battery and retest.
REPLACE BATTERY	Replace battery. If the vehicle is not started though the battery condition of "GOOD BATTERY" is displayed, check wiring for open circuit, battery cable connection, starter and repair or replace as necessary. If the engine does crank, check fuel system.

NOTE: When testing the vehicle with old diesel engines, the test result will not be favorable if the glow plug is not heated. Conduct the test after warming up the engine for 5 minutes.

Charging System Test Procedure

Press ENTER to begin charging system test.

Fig 10: Screen Display - Charging System Test
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The tester displays the actual voltage of alternator.
Press ENTER to continue.

Fig 11: Screen Display - Actual Voltage Of Alternator
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Turn off all electrical load and rev engine for 5 seconds with pressing the accelerator pedal. (Follow the instructions on the screen)

Fig 12: Screen Display - Loads Off
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Fig 13: Screen Display - Increase REV
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Fig 14: Screen Display - Hold REV
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The message that engine RPM is detected will be displayed on the screen. Press ENTER to continue.

Fig 15: Screen Display - RPM Detected
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If the engine RPM is not detected, press ENTER after revving engine.

Fig 16: Screen Display - Enter To Cont After Reving
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The tester will conduct charging system test during loads off.

Fig 17: Screen Display - Testing Charging System
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Fig 18: Screen Display - Testing Diode/Ripple
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Turn on electrical loads (air conditioner, lamps, audio and etc). Press ENTER to continue.

Fig 19: Screen Display - Turn Loads On
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The tester will conduct charging system test during loads on.

Fig 20: Screen Display - Loads On At Idle
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Rev engine for 5 seconds with pressing the accelerator pedal. (Follow the instructions on the screen)

Fig 21: Screen Display - Loads On (Rev Engine For 5 Seconds)
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Fig 22: Screen Display - Increase Rev
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Fig 23: Screen Display - Hold Rev
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The message that engine RPM is detected will be displayed on the screen. Press ENTER to continue.

Fig 24: Screen Display - RPM Detected
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If the engine RPM is not detected, press ENTER after revving engine.

Fig 25: Screen Display - Enter To Continue After Rev
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Turn off electrical loads (air conditioner, lamps, audio and etc). Turn the engine off.

Fig 26: Screen Display - Turn Loads Off
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Charging voltage and charging system test results will be displayed on the screen.

Shut off engine end disconnect the tester clamps from the battery. Refer to the following table and take the appropriate action as recommended by the Micro 570.

Fig 27: Screen Display - Charging Voltage And Charging System Test Results

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Fig 28: Screen Display - Diode Ripple Normal

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Fig 29: Screen Display - Charging System Normal

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Charging System Test Results

CHARGING SYSTEM TEST RESULTS REFERENCE CHART

Result On Printer	Remedy
CHARGING SYSTEM NORMAL/DIODE RIPPLE NORMAL	Charging system is normal.
NO CHARGING VOLTAGE	Alternator does not supply charging current to battery. Check belts, connection between alternator and battery and replace belts or cable or alternator as necessary.
LOW CHARGING VOLTAGE	Alternator does not supply charging current to battery and electrical load to system fully. Check belts and alternator and replace as necessary.
HIGH CHARGING VOLTAGE	The voltage from alternator to battery is higher than normal limit during voltage regulating. Check connection and ground and replace regulator as necessary. Check electrolyte level in the battery.
EXCESS RIPPLE DETECTED	One or more diodes in the alternator is not functioning properly. Check alternator mounting and belts and replace as necessary.