Battery Storage

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This BATT. STORAGE test should be used on any battery that has not yet been entered into the warranty life cycle. The battery is not in use and is a Parts Stock battery and has not yet been fitted to a vehicle

Completing a Battery Test

1	Connect the fly-lead to the Midtronics EXP-1080 JLR diagnostic battery charger
2	Connect the fly-leads to the battery terminals, black lead to the negative terminal, red lead to the positive terminal and confirm the connections are secure
3	The battery tester will power ON automatically when connected to a battery
4	MAIN MENU
	Select the correct BATTERY TEST using the arrow keys on the battery tester panel (see Battery Test Types) BATTERY TEST PDI/STORAGE BATT. STORAGE NOTE: When BATT. STORAGE is selected, the technician must enter IDENTIFICATION data or a purchase order reference number for the battery being tested. The battery tester will then move on to BATTERY TYPE (Step 8). Select NEXT to continue
5	BRAND SELECTION
	NOTE: This step is required for BATTERY TEST and PDI/STORAGE only. Select the correct brand of the vehicle battery being tested using the scroll arrow keys on the battery tester panel
	Select NEXT to continue
6	VIN
	NOTE: This step is required for BATTERY TEST and PDI/STORAGE only. Letters SAL or SAJ may be different than displayed on the EXP-1080 if the vehicle is manufactured outside the United Kingdom, this will not effect the battery testing. Enter the 4th and 5th digit followed by the last 6 of the VIN using the alphanumeric key pad on the battery tester panel
	Select NEXT to continue
7	BATTERY LOCATION
	NOTE: This step is required for BATTERY TEST and PDI/STORAGE only. Selecting the correct battery details at this point is critical to getting the correct Battery Test Results. Select IN VEHICLE if the battery is tested connected to the vehicle
	NOTE: Make sure the Ignition is OFF and the vehicle is powered down with the modules entering 'sleep mode' before commencing with the battery test. Select OUT OF VEHICLE only if the battery is electrically disconnected from the vehicle or on a bench
	Select NEXT to continue
8	BATTERY TYPE
	NOTE: All AGM batteries are marked with AGM. Flooded batteries have no reference to being Flooded. Selecting the correct battery details at this point is critical to getting the correct Battery Test Results. Select the correct battery type (see Battery Label Example, Label 4) using the scroll arrow keys on the battery tester panel
	Select NEXT to continue
9	RATING UNITS
	NOTE: Selecting the correct battery details at this point is critical to getting accurate Battery Test Results. Select the correct battery rating from the battery label in brackets (see Battery Label Example, Label 3) using the scroll arrow keys on the battery tester panel
	Select NEXT to continue
10	BATTERY RATING
	NOTE: Selecting the correct battery details at this point is critical to getting accurate Battery Test Results. Select the correct CCA rating (see Battery Label Example, Label 1) using the scroll arrow keys, or enter the rating with the numeric key pad on the battery tester panel
	Select NEXT to continue
11	TEMPERATURE
	Aim the temperature sensor towards the battery casing (maintain a distance of 5 cm
	Select NEXT to continue
12	TESTING
	The battery tester screen will now display clock hands rotating, the battery tester will automatically advance when the test has completed
13	SURFACE CHARGE
	NOTE: This step will take place automatically only when required. The SURFACE CHARGE test is an additional step required if the battery voltage is above 12.55v with a low CCA measured
	Follow the battery tester on screen instructions Turn the ignition ON (position 2) Turn ON the headlights (high beam) until the battery tester shows-Turn OFF headlights Turn the ignition OFF (position 0)
14	BATTERY CHARGE
	NOTE: This step will take place automatically only when required. To support a Warranty Claim, TEST CODE details for BEFORE CHARGING and AFTER CHARGING must be supplied in the technical comments box of the Warranty Claim. Using the scroll arrow keys on the battery tester panel: Select BEFORE CHARGING if the battery has not been connected to a recommended mains charger
	Select AFTER CHARGING if the battery has been connected to a recommended mains charger for the recommended time shown on the result screen
	Select NEXT to continue
15	DEEP SCAN
	NOTE: This step will take place automatically only when required. The battery tester will display and complete an automated DEEP SCAN test only if required, then automatically advance when the DEEP SCAN test has completed
16	CONNECTING to Wi-Fi
	NOTE: A warning message is displayed if the battery tester is unable to connect to a Wi-Fi network. Locate WIFI SETTINGS in the UTILITY MENU and follow the on screen instructions. If the battery tester is not fitted with a Wi-Fi pod, the battery tester will move on to RESULTS (Step 19). The battery tester will now use the A331 Wi-Fi pod (if installed) to connect to the local Wi-Fi network and connect to the Battery Management Information Service (BMIS) server
17	SENDING BMIS DATA
	NOTE: A warning message is displayed if the battery tester is unable to connect to the BMIS server. Your dedicated IT department may be required to complete all or some of the set up procedure. The battery test result data is now being transferred to the BMIS server
18	BMIS DATA PASSED to SERVER
	The battery test result data has been successfully saved to the BMIS server
19	RESULTS
	Review the battery test results and complete the appropriate actions (see Battery Tester Results Table)
20	TEST CODE
	NOTE: To support a Warranty Claim, TEST CODE details for BEFORE CHARGING and AFTER CHARGING must be supplied in the technical comments box of the Warranty Claim. From the RESULTS display, view the TEST CODE using the scroll arrow keys on the battery tester panel