Micro 490 Digital Battery Analyzer
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1. new test is initiated by connecting to the battery the last test results in memory will be lost Refer to the printer manual that comes with the printer for more detailed printer information Note Thermal paper may discolor or fade over time Store in a cool dry place TROUBLESHOOTING If the tester display does not illuminate Check connection to the battery under test Battery may be too low to power the tester below 1 0 volts Fully charge the battery and retest Internal 9 volt battery may need to be replaced Replace the 9 volt battery and retest If the tester does not power up when the PRINT button is pressed and held replace the 9 volt battery Trouble with Printing Make sure the printer is on A red dot is shown on the printer switch when the HP printer is on If the printer is on and won t print check the display of the Micro490 The tester display will show that printing is in progress and show the test results as they are printed If the tester is showing that it is sending data as described above abort the print turn off the printer and replace the batteries The printer requires 4 AA batteries for operation Once the batteries are replaced turn on the printer align the tester and printer IR ports and try to print the test results again Direct sunlight interferes with the IR interface If the printer is not receiving the signal remove the tester and printer from direct sunlight If the characters printe2. PowerSensor Micro490 Digital Battery Analyzer For testing 12 volt automotive batteries and for testing 12 and 24 volt charging systems INSTRUCTION MANUAL de EQUIPMENT AND SPECIAL SERVICE TOOLS Rotunda 162 00004 TABLE OF CONTENTS CAUTION ies am aaa aD ad a ce ease INITIAL SETUP cQ BAT TERY TESTING ood reti ten rater e e ea cutem Prior to Testing Connecting the Tester Key Pad Battery Test Results ACES Approval Code CHARGING SYSTEM TEST tinae capi fa he ant ois oem e tenentem SPECIAL MESSAGES AND FEATURES Surface Charge Removal Temperature Compensation BEFORE CHARGE and AFTER CHARGE Test Computer or Ignition Noise ADDED CAP upper aoea Togoad cade deni STA ad oea adage Ti Viewing Test Results Voltmeter Optional Printing Test Results TSOUBLESHOO TIN 5 5 eee eee INTERNAL BATTERY REPLACEMENT eee Because of the possibility of personal injury always use extreme caution when working with batteries INITIAL SETUP The Dealer P amp A Code must be entered into the Micro490 to get an ACES approval code for warranty purposes The first time you connect to a battery you will be prompted to enter your Dealer P amp A Code into the tester Use the up down arrow buttons to scroll to the correct character then press the ENTER button to select and move to the next digit The Dealer P amp A Code will be stored in the memory of the tester until changed To verify your Dealer P amp A Code i
3. d aren t clear or some characters are missing replace the batteries and retry If unable to print after ensuring the tester is functioning verify printer is on batteries are good and IR ports are aligned then check the printer manual for further instructions or call Midtronics for additional assistance To perform a self test of the printer hold down the form feed button while turning the printer on The printer will print all available characters and a battery rating number where 5 is the highest charge INTERNAL BATTERY REPLACEMENT The Micro490 uses a 9 volt battery alkaline recommended to allow testing of batteries down to 1 volt Should the 9 volt internal battery require replacing the display will show a LOW INTERNAL BATTERY message when tester is connected to a 12 volt battery MIDTRONICS d INTERNAL UTTER REPLACE Rotund Ez It is recommended to replace the 9 volt battery as soon as the message is displayed The Micro490 can only test batteries down to 5 5 volts when the internal 9 volt battery is not functioning or has been removed To replace the battery remove the cover to the battery door using a small flat screwdriver B eo LY Remove the old battery and insert a new 9 volt battery ensure the positive and negative terminals are placed correctly Snap the back cover into place Have you ever e Forgotten to write down a battery DTC code e Wished y
4. e appropriate section then press the ENTER button to make the selection Use the red and black clamps as probes The tester cannot detect negative voltage If the tester is connected in reverse polarity the tester will shut off To turn off the voltmeter function disconnect from the voltage source and press the PRINT button The tester will automatically shut off if 0 VDC is detected for 1 minute Optional Printing Test Results The Micro490 also has the ability to print the last test result using infrared IR output at the top of the tester and the IR receiver of the optional Hewlett Packard printer part number HP 82240B which is available from Rotunda Rotunda Item number is 162 00010 With the printer on align the IR output from the Micro490 with the receiver on the printer and press and hold the PRINT button to activate the Option Menu Use the up down arrows to scroll to PRINT RESULTS then press the ENTER button to make the selection Notes 1 The tester will continue to send data once the ENTER button is pressed If the tester output and the printer input are not aligned all the data may not print If data has not printed press the PRINT button to cancel the print job Verify unobstructed alignment between the tester and printer then try to print the test results again 2 It takes approximately 30 seconds to print the full test results While printing the actual results will be shown on the screen CAUTION Once a
5. e test it can adversely effect the results e g engine cooling fan or glow plugs The tester will prompt you to start the engine then display the live charging system voltage as well as a charging system result Charging Voltage Normal The system is showing normal output from the alternator No problem detected Charging Voltage Low Refer to the vehicle s service manual for proper diagnosis and repair procedures Further testing is necessary to determine corrective action Charging Voltage High Refer to the vehicle s service manual for proper diagnosis and repair procedures Further testing is necessary to determine corrective action SPECIAL MESSAGES AND FEATURES Surface Charge Removal If surface charge is detected while testing in the vehicle the tester will prompt you to turn on the headlights to remove the surface charge Follow the instructions on the display After detecting the removal of the surface charge the tester will automatically resume testing Temperature Compensation If necessary the tester will prompt the user to choose if the battery temperature is above or below 32 F Choose above or below 32 F as appropriate by pressing the up or down arrow button then press the ENTER button to make the selection BEFORE CHARGE and AFTER CHARGE Test If necessary the tester will ask the user if the battery has just been charged Make the appropriate selection by pressing the up or down arrow button then pre
6. ou could retest a vehicle to check the code numbers but the car is long gone e Wished you could remember the details of a battery diagnostic test If you answered yes to any of these questions it s time to put the power of printing to work for you with the Micro490 printer The Micro490 automatically stores the last test result The purchase of this optional printer will allow you to print the test results as well as print the ACES and DTC codes for your permanent record The Micro490 with optional Hewlett Packard Infrared Printer allows you to print test results without making any printer connections The printer comes with a heavy duty carrying case that can also house the Micro490 To order Hewlett Packard IR Printer amp Carrying Case Rotunda Item Number 162 00010 Price 299 00 Contact Rotunda Dealer Supplies Center P O Box 5450 Dept RDS Detroit MI 48202 9979 or Call Toll Free 800 ROTUNDA or 800 768 8632 Press 2 10
7. s and Features GOOD BATTERY GOOD RECHARGE CHARGE amp RETEST REPLACE BATTERY BAD CELL REPLACE ACES Approval Code Return to service Fully charge the battery and return to service Fully charge battery and retest Failure to fully charge the battery before retesting may cause false readings Replace battery If testing in vehicle a REPLACE BATTERY result may mean a poor connection between the vehicle s cables and the battery Disconnect the battery cables and retest at the battery terminals before replacing the battery Replace battery If the battery test result is REPLACE BATTERY or BAD CELL REPLACE press the INFORMATION button and the tester will prompt you for the RO Number Use the up down arrow buttons to scroll to the correct character then press the ENTER button to select and move to the next digit Then the tester will prompt you to use the same procedure to enter the Line Number of the RO Then press the ENTER button to view the ACES Approval Code Pressing the ENTER button again will display the DTC Code Both codes will be needed on the warranty claim for battery replacements CHARGING SYSTEM TEST If the In Vehicle test was selected following the battery test you will be prompted to press the ENTER button to begin the charging system test Do not shut down the vehicle during the test All electrical accessories should be in the OFF condition If any electrical loads are switched during th
8. s correct or to change it later if necessary press and hold the PRINT button to activate the Option Menu Scroll to P amp A Code then press the ENTER button to select BATTERY TESTING Prior to Testing If Testing In Vehicle e At the beginning of a test sequence make sure all vehicle accessory loads are off and the ignition is in the off position Connecting the Tester e Connect red clamp to positive terminal e Connect black clamp to negative terminal e To ensure a proper connection rock the clamps back and forth The tester requires both sides of the clamp to be firmly connected prior to testing A poor connection will prevent testing and a CHECK CONNECTION message will appear If this occurs clean the terminals and reconnect Note If the vehicle is equipped with multiple batteries disconnect the ground cable of the battery being tested in the vehicle and conduct an OUT OF VEHICLE test Note The Micro490 cannot be used to perform IN VEHICLE charging system tests on vehicles that have the ground cable disconnected Keypad Battery Test Results Use the up down ARROW buttons to scroll to menu choices Use the ENTER button to make selections Use the INFORMATION button to retrieve an ACES warranty approval code if required Press the PRINT button to enable printing view the last test result and to verify your Dealer P amp A Code See Page 5 for Special Message
9. ss the ENTER button to make the selection Note When testing a battery installed in a vehicle that has recently been driven use the BEFORE CHARGE test Computer or Ignition Noise The SYSTEM NOISE message will be displayed if the tester detects computer or electrical noise that may skew the results Verify that all vehicle accessories including underhood and dome lights are off and that the ignition switch is in the OFF position If the SYSTEM NOISE message appears repeatedly disconnect the battery ground cable from the vehicle system and retest after selecting OUT OF VEHICLE TEST option in the menu Note The Micro490 cannot be used to perform IN VEHICLE charging system tests on vehicles that have the ground cable disconnected ADDED CAPABILITY Viewing Test Results To view the last test result with the tester disconnected from the battery press and hold the PRINT button to activate the Option Menu Use the up down arrow buttons to scroll to VIEW RESULTS then press the ENTER button to select Use the ENTER button to scroll through the test results Voltmeter The Micro490 can also function as a voltmeter if necessary The operating range of the voltmeter is 0 through 30 VDC IMPORTANT The Micro490 circuit boards may be damaged if tester is connected to sources exceeding 30 VDC or to any AC voltages To use the voltmeter function press and hold the PRINT button Then use the arrow buttons to scroll to th
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