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Battery load test: Notes

NOTE:
  • The gravity of electrolyte test provides information about the state of the battery in connection with the battery load test.
  • A battery test device is required for the load test.
  • The battery must not be removed or disconnected.
  • The battery must be charged before the load test is performed.

Carry out battery load test: 

  1. Switch ignition off and remove ignition key.
  2. Observe the information in the operating instructions of the battery test device.
  3. Connect the pliers of the test lines to the battery terminal as described in the operating instructions of the test device.
    • As the load current varies, the current must be set depending on the battery capacity (operating instructions of test device).

    4. The load test currents can also be referred to in BATTERY LOAD  .

  4. Carry out the battery load test according to the operating instructions and compare to the test result of BATTERY LOAD  .
    • A minimum voltage is determined by the battery load test depending on the specified battery voltage.
    BATTERY LOAD

    Table:
    Battery capacity: 80Ah
    Cooling test current 380A
    Load current 300A
    Minimum voltage (limit value) 9.5V
  5. If the minimum voltage is not attained, replace battery.
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