Battery Test Procedure; Additional Test Parameters (If Required) - Midtronics MicroXL Série Mode D'emploi

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If the clamps are connected in the wrong polarity (positive to negative or
negative to positive), the analyzer will alert you with a REVERSE
CONNECTION message. If any other messages appear when you
connect the analyzer to the battery, refer to "Error Messages."

BATTERY TEST PROCEDURE

When you first connect the MicroXL to the battery, it will function as a
voltmeter until you press the ENTER button to begin the battery test.
After you press ENTER, the Midtronics sign-on screen will appear for
3 seconds after which the analyzer will assist you in setting up your
battery test parameters. (Scroll to each parameter using the ARROW
buttons and press ENTER to continue.)
1. SELECT TEST: Select IN-VEHICLE or OUT-OF-VEHICLE.
TESTING AT: If the test is IN-VEHICLE, select BATTERY POST or
JUMP START POST.
POST TYPE If the location is BATTERY POST, select TOP-POST or
SIDE POST.
2. BATTERY TYPE: Select REGULAR lead-acid or AGM.
AGM TYPE: If the battery is AGM, select SPIRAL-wound plates
or OTHER, such as flat-plate construction.
3. SELECT INPUT: Select a rating system to TEST BY: CCA, CA,
MCA, DIN, or JIS.
4. SET RATING: Select the rating (from 100 to 1200 or 2000 depending
on the rating system).
5. Press ENTER to start the test.

Additional Test Parameters (if required)

Before or After Charge Decision:
For a more decisive result, the analyzer will ask if you are testing the
battery before or after charging. (If the vehicle has just been driven,
select BEFORE CHARGE.) It will resume the test after you make your
selection.
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