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Completing a Battery Test

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1 Connect the fly-lead to the Midtronics EXP-1080 battery tester
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
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3 The battery tester will power ON automatically when connected to a battery
4 MAIN MENU
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  • 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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Aim the temperature sensor towards the battery casing (maintain a distance of 5 cm
Select NEXT to continue
12 TESTING
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The battery tester screen will now display clock hands rotating, the battery tester will automatically advance when the test has completed
13 SURFACE CHARGE
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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The battery test result data has been successfully saved to the BMIS server
19 RESULTS
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Review the battery test results and complete the appropriate actions (see Battery Tester Results Table)
20 TEST CODE
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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

Battery Tester Results Table 

RESULTS ACTION
GOOD BATTERY Return the battery to service
CHARGE AND RETEST
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.
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When the battery test result equals CHARGE & RETEST, view the TIME TO CHARGE screen using the scroll arrow keys on the Battery Tester panel
Follow the 50AMP charge time for all vehicles, except Defender which can be charged with a 25 Amp charger
Follow the recommended action in the test results
If the second battery test result equals CHARGE & RETEST the battery must be replaced
REPLACE BATTERY OR BAD CELL-REPLACE
  • Repeat the test with the battery disconnected from the vehicle. Ensure OUT OF VEHICLE is selected as the Battery Location for the repeat test
  • Follow the instructions as per the test result
  • For a repeat REPLACE BATTERY or BAD-CELL test result, DO NOT ATTEMPT TO RECHARGE THE BATTERY, REPLACE THE BATTERY
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FROZEN BATTERY Allow the battery to thaw naturally in workshop conditions and retest
UNABLE TO DO TEST Disconnect the battery from the vehicle and re-test
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