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1. Note Possible charging system results are GOOD or CHARGING SYSTEM NEEDS REPAIR DIODES GOOD V BACK 4 GO Print 19 The third screen of test results displays the condition of the diodes Press the Down Arrow key to display the next screen or the Up Arrow to review the previous screen s Note Possible diode results are GOOD BAD or NA ACC LOAD V 14 21 ACC LOAD VOLTS GOOD MORE BACK GO Print 20The fourth screen of test results displays the loaded system test results Press the Down Arrow key to display the next screen or the Up Arrow to review the previous screen s Note Possible Acc Load results are GOOD or LOW CRANKING V 10 84 GOOD BACK GO Print 21The final screen of test results displays the cranking voltage voltage during starting and condition You can use the Up Arrow to review the previous screen s print the test results or return to the main menu using the following steps Note Possible cranking voltage results are GOOD or LOW 22To end the test and return to the main menu press the MENU key 23 Select another test or disconnect the clamps from the battery 24Press the OFF key to turn the battery tester off The battery tester turns off automatically after a few minutes of inactivity PortAlyzer Battery Tester User Guide OUT OF VEHICLE Battery Test The OUT OF VEHICLE test takes about 13 seconds to determine if the battery is good has a low
2. battery being tested was recently charged or used is in a vehicle that had the engine running let the battery stabilize 3 minutes before testing Otherwise let the battery stabilize 1 minute before testing f testing a battery installed in a vehicle make sure the contact between the battery terminals and cables is not oxidized or loose which causes cranking and charging problems and may falsify the test results e lf testing a battery installed in a vehicle turn off all sources that may drain current from the battery For example turn the vehicle s ignition key and all accessories and other loads off close the doors and trunk and disconnect the under hood light 2 Install a 9 volt battery in the battery tester s battery compartment To open the compartment slide the cover toward the bottom of the tester Note Replace the internal 9 volt battery if the PortAlyzer Battery Tester does not power up with it s own battery orwhen connected to the battery to be tested Note Replace the internal 9 volt battery if the PortAlyzer Battery Tester returns to the Main Menu screen during a test 3 Connect the test lead the one with the battery clamps to the test lead port on the top of the tester Finger tighten the connector s screws 4 Attach the test lead s clamps to the battery s terminals red to positive black to negative Note The battery tester turns on automatically when properly con
3. amp 11 Chapter 4 More Functions 13 VIEW LAST TEST lt 13 SOFTWARE e eee 14 UNIT VERSION wea nas 14 TEST COUNTERS 2 4 ay tae bean ore Gabbe eee ee 14 STORED TESTS waste tear teodalesew tals leaden tees 15 MANUAL CRANK DATA 0 000000 cette eee 15 ACC LOAD TEST inakaa d is debs ainda what thai 16 PortAlyzer Battery Tester User Guide Safety Precautions Safety Precautions DANGER When an engine is operating keep the service area WELL VENTILATED or attach a building exhaust removal system to the engine exhaust system Engines produce carbon monoxide an odorless poisonous gas that causes slower reaction time and can lead to serious injury or death A WARNING IMPORTANT Wear an American National Standards Institute ANSI approved eye shield when testing or repairing vehicles Objects propelled by whirling engine components or pressurized liquids escaping may cause personal injury Set the parking brake and block the wheels before testing or repairing a vehicle It is especially important to block the wheels on front wheel drive vehicles because the parking brake does not hold the drive wheels Do not drive the vehicle and operate the tester at th
4. GO 6 Do one of the following Ifthe battery is conventional flooded lead acid press the GO key Ifthe battery is AGM GELL press the Down Arrow key then press the GO key 7 Press the GO key This displays the Select Units screen SELECT UNITS CCA lt GO A HR DIN Change V JIS 8 Use the Down Arrow key to select a capacity rating for the test The GO indicates the selected line Note This is the battery s capacity rating that is usually found on the battery s label Depending on the battery use any of the following e CCA Cold Cranking Ampere rating CA MCA Cranking Ampere Marine Cranking Ampere rating A HR Ampere Hours DIN German Duetche Industry Norm e JIS Japanese Industrial Standard 9 After selecting a capacity rating press the GO key This displays a screen for entering the capacity rating Enter Rated CCA For One Batt 700 lt GO MYV To Change Value Note If the battery pack you are testing is mismatched disassemble the pack and test each battery individually 10 Use the Up and Down Arrow keys and adjust the rating until it matches the rating on the battery s label Note Do not use the rating reported by the Quick Test because it is typically higher than the printed rating for a newer battery 11 Press the GO key This displays the battery s Open Circuit Voltage OCV PRESS GO 12 57V 12Press GO The battery pack test i
5. In no event shall EnerSys be liable for any direct indirect special incidental or consequential damages including lost profit whether based on warranty contract tort or any other legal theory The existence of a defect shall be determined by EnerSys in accordance with procedures established by EnerSys No one is authorized to make any statement or representation altering the terms of this Limited Warranty DISCLAIMER THE ABOVE LIMITED WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ANY OTHER WARRANTY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED AND ALL OTHER WARRANTIES INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE SOFTWARE Unit software is proprietary confidential information protected under copyright law Users have no right in or title to Unit software other than a limited right of use revocable by SPX Unit software may not be transferred or disclosed without the written consent of SPX Unit software may not be copied except in ordinary backup procedures ORDER INFORMATION Replacement and optional parts can be ordered directly from your EnerSys authorized tool supplier Your order should include the following information e quantity number e description Technical Service If you have any questions on the operation of the Unit please call 800 964 2837 Repair Service When sending a Unit for repair please include the following information e company name e contact name telephone number
6. e description of the problem e proof of purchase for warranty repairs e preferred method of payment for non warranty repairs For non warranty repairs payment can be made with VISA MasterCard or with approved credit terms To receive a credit application please fax your request to the Credit Department at 800 962 8734 Send the Unit to PortAlyzer ODYSSEY Battery Heavy Duty Diagnostic Tester 617 N Ridgeview Drive Warrensburg MO 64093 Power Full Solutions 2008 EnerSys All rights reserved Trademarks and logos the property of EnerSys its affiliates except SPX VISA and MasterCard which are not the property of EnerSys Publication No US ODY PRT OM 001 July 2008 Subject to revisions without prior notice amp 0
7. page 11 10 To end the test and return to the main menu press the MENU key 11 Select another test or disconnect the clamps from the battery Press the OFF key to turn the battery tester off The battery tester turns off automatically after a few minutes of inactivity 9 10 PortAlyzer Battery Tester User Guide QUICK TEST Battery QUICK TEST Battery The QUICK TEST is a 1 second test to determine the battery voltage and actual Cold Cranking Amperes CCA Cranking Ampere rating CA Ampere Hours A HR and German Deutche Industry Norm DIN if applicable To do the QUICK TEST follow these steps 1 Do the steps in Overview This displays the main menu on the battery tester IN VEHICLE OUT OF VEHICLE QUICK TEST More Functions Warning When connecting and disconnecting from the positive terminal be very careful of battery hold downs Major arcing will occur if your positive clamp simultaneously contacts both the positive terminal and battery hold down Note The word GO indicates the selected item 2 Use the Up and Down Arrow keys to select QUICK TEST and then press the GO key This displays the Select Battery Type screen Select Battery Type CONVENTIONAL AGM GELL Change Batt Type GO 3 Do one of the following Ifthe battery is conventional flooded lead acid press the GO key e Ifthe battery is AGM or GELL press the Down Arrow key then press the GO key This d
8. Amps CCA Cranking Amps CA Ampere Hours A HR and German Duetche Industry Norm DIN as applicable For instructions refer to page 10 More Functions has the following options e View Last Test displays the results of the last test performed Set Time Date lets you set a date and time for printing on test results Software Update updates the software when properly connected to a PC Unit Version displays information about the software such as name version number etc e Test Counters displays the number of tests done with the tester and lets you reset the counters to zero Stored Tests stores the results for up to 13 tests for you to review later e Manual Crank Data displays live amps maximum amps live volts and minimum volts during engine cranking Acc Load Test checks the capacity of the alternator at idle with accessory loads applied For instructions refer to page 13 Pretest Steps To prepare for testing follow these steps 1 Check the following WARNING When connecting and disconnecting from the positive terminal be careful of battery hold downs Major arcing will occur if your positive clamp simultaneously contacts both the positive terminal and battery hold down lf the battery being tested is frozen let it warm up before testing e Make sure that the terminals of the battery being tested are clean and dry clean with a wire brush if necessary
9. Arrow key to select More Functions then press the GO key VIEW LAST TEST lt SET TIME DATE SOFTWARE UPDATE 3 Use the Up and Down Arrow keys to select VIEW LAST TEST and then press the GO key This displays the test results BAT GOOD OCV 12 5 CCA 709 Print Results GO 4 l fnecessary use the Down Arrow key to scroll through the test results 5 To return to the main menu press the MENU key 6 Select another test or disconnect the clamps from the battery if connected 7 Press the OFF key to turn the tester off The tester turns off automatically after a few minutes of inactivity Note Because the battery tester shuts off automatically after a few minutes it may be helpful to connect the battery tester to a battery before performing the steps in this chap ter To do this refer to VIEW LAST TEST Results on page 13 14 PortAlyzer Battery Tester User Guide SOFTWARE UPDATE SOFTWARE UPDATE The Software Update function allows for software updates Instructions will be provided as updates become available UNIT VERSION The Unit Version function displays information about the software such as name version number etc To display the version information follow these steps 1 Press the ON key to turn the battery tester on This displays the main menu IN VEHICLE OUT OF VEHICLE QUICK TEST More Functions lt 60 Note The word GO indicates the selected item 2 Repeate
10. WITH ENGINE IDLING TURN ON ALL OF THE ELECTRICAL ACC LOADS PRESS GO TEST COMPLETE TURN ENGINE OFF 16 Follow the instructions given on the screens to hold the engine RPM above 1500 for 15 seconds and then turn the engine off The test results display immediately OCV 12 57 TESTED CCA 1122 BATTERY GOOD MORE GO Print Note The test results appear on several screens They may include special messages readings or condition results To view each screen use the Down Arrow key The following steps are examples from a good battery and system For test result descriptions refer to Understanding Test Results on page 11 17 If the battery and system test is good the first screen of test results displays the battery test results shown above These include battery condition Open circuit Voltage OCV and actual Cold Cranking Ampere rating CCA Press the Down Arrow key to display the next screen Note Other possible results forthe first screen include NO START CONDITION CHARGING VOLTS TOO LOW BAT GOOD LOW CHARGE BAT BAD and BAT CHARGE AND RETEST CHG LOAD V 13 73 CHG NO LOAD V 13 74 CHG VOLTS GOOD MORE BACK GO Prin 18 The second screen of test results displays charging system test results which includes loaded and open circuit no load voltages and the test results for the charging system Press the Down Arrow key to display the next screen or the Up Arrow to review the previous
11. charge or is bad The test shows the battery condition even if the battery is discharged down to 1 volt state of charge To do the OUT OF VEHICLE test follow these steps 1 Do the steps in Overview This displays the main menu on the battery tester lt IN VEHICLE OUT OF VEHICLE QUICK TEST More Functions Note The word GO indicates the selected item 2 Use the Up and Down Arrow keys to select OUT OF VEHICLE and then press the GO key This displays the Choose Battery Type screen Select Battery Type CONVENTIONAL GM GELL Change Batt Type lt 3 Do one of the following Ifthe battery is conventional flooded lead acid press the GO key Ifthe battery is AGM GELL or OPTIMA press the Down Arrow key then press the GO key This displays the battery s open circuit voltage OCV PRESS GO 12 60v Note Ifthe battery tester senses abnormal conditions such as very low voltage other screens may display Respond to any questions as necessary 4 Press the GO key This displays the Select Units screen SELECT UNITS CCA lt NY 5 Use the Down Arrow key to select a capacity rating for the test The GO indicate the selected line Note This is the battery s capacity rating that is usually found on the battery s label Depending on the battery use any of the following CCA Cold Cranking Ampere rating e Cranki
12. obligation to notify any person or organization of such revisions or changes Further EnerSys shall not be liable for errors contained herein or for incidental or consequential damages including lost profits in connection with the furnishing performance or use of this material 2008 EnerSys All rights reserved PortAlyzer ODYSSEY BATTERY HEAVY DUTY HANDHELD BATTERY amp ELECTRICAL SYSTEM TESTER USER GUIDE Contents Chapter 1 General Information 1 Component Identification 1 PortAlyzer Heavy Duty 1 Test Lead with Battery 1 Chapter 2 ODYSSEY Battery 3 Pretest Steps ai Nans na e weed Rete Oks 3 EnerSys Batteries and 5 3 Chapter 3 Non ODYSSEY Battery 5 Pretest Steps eee hates Mei ities dota de ads hata ae a ee es 5 Other Batteries and Functions non ODYSSEY batteries 6 IN VEHICLE Battery and Electrical System Test non ODYSSEY batteries 6 OUT OF VEHICLE Battery Test 9 QUICK TEST Batey eiui reune rRe eE E VEREER AES EEEE RAER eee 10 Understanding Test Results 11 Battery Test ResultS o 2 2 0 0 ce tees 11 System Test
13. page is intentionally blank PortAlyzer Battery Tester User Guide Chapter 1 General Information Component Identification 1 General Information The PortAlyzer Heavy Duty Battery Tester is a portable hand held tool that tests the condition of 12 volt batteries as well as 12 or 24 volt battery packs The PortAlyzer Heavy Duty Battery Tester tests thin plate pure lead absorbed glass mat AGM batteries within the 50 to 4000 Cold Cranking Amp CCA Cranking Amp CA Amp Hours A HR Japanese Industrial Standard JIS or German Duetche Industry Norm DIN capacity ratings Component Identification The PortAlyzer Heavy Duty Battery Tester includes the following system components Carrying Case User Guide PortAlyzer Heavy Duty Battery Tester Test Lead with Battery Clamps PortAlyzer Heavy Duty Battery Tester 1 2 3 Figure 1 1 PortAlyzer Heavy Duty Battery Tester Top View The top of the PortAlyzer Heavy Duty Battery Tester has the following components Item 1 RJ45 Port connects a personal computer PC for updating the internal software Item 2 Test Lead Port connects the battery clamp test lead Item 3 Infrared Lights not used Item 4 Red and Black Jacks not used Figure 1 2 PortAlyzer Heavy Duty Battery Tester The front and back of the PortAlyzer Heavy Duty Battery Tester have the following components Item 1 Digital Display displays four lines Item 2 Keypad has the following
14. the test lead the one with the battery clamps to the test lead port on the top of the tester Finger tighten the connector s screws 4 Attach the test lead s clamps to the battery s terminals red to positive black to negative Note The battery tester turns on automatically when properly connected to the battery If it does not turn on check the connections Both clamps must make a Solid contact with the terminals 5 Begin test setup select battery specifications entry by ENERSYS BRAND ODYSSEY BATTERIES or NON ENERSYS OTHER BATS AND FUNCT EnerSys Batteries and Functions 1 Press the Up and Down Arrow keys to select the Battery Brand press the GO key SELECT BRAND ODYSSEY lt TROLLING THUNDER OTHER BATS AND FUNCT 2 Select the Battery Model Part Number press the GO key ODYSSEY PC310 PC535 PC545 lt 3 Select the Battery Test press the GO key BATTERY TEST BATTERYPACKTEST lt GO QUICK CCA TEST e If BATTERY TEST follow the on screen instructions e If BATTERY PACK TEST select the pack configuration 2x12 12V 3x12 12V 4x12 12V 2X12 24V 4X12 24V Press the GO key and follow the on screen instructions e If QUICK CCA TEST follow the on screen instructions 4 For further test instructions e Iftesting IN VEHICLE goto IN VEHICLE Battery and Electrical System Test non ODYSSEY batteries on page 6 e If testing OUT OF VEHICLE go
15. to OUT OF VEHICLE Battery Test on page 9 e If testing with QUICK TEST go to QUICK TEST Battery on page 10 3 4 This page is intentionally blank PortAlyzer Battery Tester User Guide Chapter 3 Non ODYSSEY Battery Tests Overview 3 Non ODYSSEY Battery Tests Overview The PortAlyzer Heavy Duty Battery Tester reports the battery condition of ODYSSEY and non ODYSSEY 6 12 24 volt batteries and the vehicle starting charging system The test results include the battery condition the vehicle s charging and starting system and diodes IN VEHICLE tests ODYSSEY 12 volt batteries or a non ODYSSEY 6 12 or 24 volt system that is installed in a vehicle The non ODYSSEY test determines the battery conditions and then lets you continue with a test of the vehicle s starting charging system The test results include the battery condition and the condition of the vehicle s charging system starting system and diodes For instructions refer to page 6 OUT OF VEHICLE tests a ODYSSEY 12 volt battery ora non ODYSSEY 6 or 12 volt battery This test determines the battery condition and displays the results good bad etc along with the battery s open circuit voltage OCV For instructions refer to page 9 QUICK TEST determines the condition of a ODYSSEY 12 volt battery anon ODYSSEY 6 12 or 24 volt battery or battery pack The Quick Test displays the Open Circuit Voltage OCV Cold Cranking
16. to turn on all of the electrical accessory loads then press the GO key This performs the test TEST COMPLETE TURN OFF ALL OF THE ELECTRICAL ACC LOADS AND TURN OFF ENGINE Follow the on screen instructions to turn off all of the electrical accessory loads and turn off the engine This displays the test results ACC LOAD V 13 709 ACC LOAD VOLTS OK GO Print Note Possible ACC Load Test results are OK and LOW To end the test and return to the main menu press the MENU key twice Select another test or disconnect the clamps from the battery Press the OFF key to turn the battery tester off The battery tester turns off automatically after a few minutes of inactivity Limited Warranty THIS LIMITED WARRANTY IS EXPRESSLY LIMITED TO ORIGINAL RETAIL BUYERS OF NEW ELECTRONIC DIAGNOSTIC TOOLS UNITS ODYSSEY Battery PortAlyzer Units are warranted against defects in materials and workmanship for three years 36 months from date of delivery Cables and Accessories are warranted against defects in materials and workmanship for one year 12 months from date of delivery This Limited Warranty does not cover and is void for any Unit that has been abused altered used for a purpose other than that for which it was intended or used in a manner inconsistent with instructions regarding use The sole and exclusive remedy for any Unit found to be defective is repair or replacement at the option of EnerSys
17. Ener PortAlyzer EES YS ODYSSEY Battery Heavy Duty Diagnostic Tester User Guide ODYSSEY THE EXTREME BATTERY Duty Handheld Battery He Electrical System Tester 55 e 1 800 538 3627 IMPORTANT NOTICES SAFETY All DANGER WARNING IMPORTANT messages and Notes must be followed for your safety These safety messages are in the following formats A DANGER means you may risk possible loss of life A WARNING Means you may risk possible bodily harm IMPORTANT Means you risk damage to the vehicle or the tool Notes are added to provide clarity and helpful tips These safety messages cover situations of which the manufacturer of the ODYSSEY Heavy Duty Battery Diagnostic Tester is aware The manufacturer cannot know evaluate and advise you as to all of the possible hazards You must be certain that any conditions or service procedures encountered do not jeopardize your personal safety COPYRIGHT No part of this manual may be reproduced stored in a retrieval system or transmitted in any form or by any means electronic mechanical photocopying recording or otherwise without the prior written permission of EnerSys DISCLAIMER All information illustrations and specifications contained in this technical instruction manual are based on the latest information available at the time of publication The right is reserved to make changes at any time without
18. Major arcing will occur if your positive clamp simultaneously contacts both the positive terminal and battery hold down Ifthe battery being tested is frozen let it warm up before testing e Make sure that the terminals of the battery being tested are clean and dry clean with a wire brush if necessary Ifthe battery being tested was recently charged or used is in a vehicle that had the engine running let the battery stabilize 3 minutes before testing Otherwise let the battery stabilize 1 minute before testing e f testing a battery installed in a vehicle make sure the contact between the battery terminals and cables is not oxidized or loose which causes cranking and charging problems and may falsify the test results e If testing a battery installed in a vehicle turn off all sources that may drain current from the battery For example turn the vehicle s ignition key and all accessories and other loads off close the doors and trunk and disconnect the under hood light 2 Install a 9 volt battery in the battery tester s battery compartment To open the compartment slide the cover toward the bottom of the battery tester Note Replace the internal 9 volt battery if the PortAlyzer Battery Tester does not power up with its own battery or when connected to the battery to be tested Note Replace the internal 9 volt battery if the PortAlyzer Battery Tester returns to the Main Menu screen during a test 3 Connect
19. NK 0 07A Clear Crank Data 7 The manual crank data includes fixed readings for maximum amps and minimum volts the readings on the right and live amps and live volts displayed on the left Use the Up Arrow key to clear the crank data Press the MENU key twice to return to the main menu 16 PortAlyzer Battery Tester User Guide ACC LOAD TEST ACC LOAD TEST The ACC Load Test function checks the output of the alternator at idle and checks the effect of adding all accessories and electrical loads To perform the ACC Load Test follow these steps 1 Press the ON key to turn the battery tester on This displays the main menu IN VEHICLE OUT OF VEHICLE QUICK TEST More Functions lt 60 Note The word GO indicates the selected item Use the Down Arrow key to select More Functions then press the GO key This displays the More Functions menu ACC LOAD TEST lt GO VIEW LAST TEST SET TIME DATE SOFTWARE UPDATE Repeatedly press the Down Arrow key until ACC LOAD TEST shows on the screen and is selected Then press the GO key This displays the first ACC Load Test screen START THE ENGINE AND LET IT IDLE FOR 20 SECONDS PRESS GO Follow the on screen instructions to start the engine and let it idle for 20 seconds then press the GO key This displays the next instruction in the ACC Load Test WITH ENGINE IDLING TURN ON ALL OF THE ELECTRICAL ACC LOADS PRESS GO Follow the on screen instructions
20. U key twice to return to the main menu PortAlyzer Battery Tester User Guide STORED TESTS The Stored Tests function stores up to 13 tests and lets you review them later To view stored test results follow these steps 1 Press the ON key to turn the battery tester on This displays the main menu IN VEHICLE OUT OF VEHICLE QUICK TEST More Functions lt 60 Note The word GO indicates the selected item 2 Use the Down Arrow key to select More Functions then press the GO key This displays the More Functions menu VIEW LAST TEST lt SOFTWARE UPDATE 3 Repeatedly press the Down Arrow key until STORED TESTS shows on the screen and is selected Then press the GO key This displays the Stored Tests screen STORED TESTS View Stored Testst Clear Stored Tests Press MENU to exit 4 Do one of the following To view a stored test press the Up Arrow key This displays the View Stored Tests screen View Stored Tests Number of tests View test N GO Dated H HH This screen shows the number of stored tests the number of the currently selected test and the date and time of the currently selected test Use the Up or Down Arrow key to select the test number to view and then press the GO key This displays the results for the selected test Note If the results have more than one screen use the Down Arrow key to scroll to the next screen s Optionall
21. dly press the Down Arrow key until More Functions is selected Then press the GO key This displays the More Functions menu UNIT VERSION lt VIEW LAST TEST SET TIME DATE SOFTWARE UPDATE 3 Use the Down Arrow key to select UNIT VERSION and then press the GO key This displays the version information PORTALYZER HEAVY V Program release date Press GO to continue 4 Press the GO key to return to the More Functions menu 5 Press the MENU key to return to the main menu TEST COUNTERS The Test Counters function displays the number of System Tests Battery Tests and Quick Tests that have been done with the tester and lets you reset the counters to zero To display and reset the test counters follow these steps 1 Press the ON key to turn the battery tester on This displays the main menu IN VEHICLE OUT OF VEHICLE QUICK TEST More Functions lt 60 Note The word GO indicates the selected item 2 Repeatedly press the Down Arrow key until More Functions is selected Then press the GO key This displays the More Functions menu TEST COUNTERS lt VIEW LAST TEST SET TIME DATE SOFTWARE UPDATE 3 Use the Down Arrow key to select TEST COUNTERS and then press the GO key This displays the test counts System Tests HHH Battery Tests HHH Quick Tests HH Press J to clear 4 To reset all the counters to zeros 000 press the Down Arrow key 5 When finished press the MEN
22. e same time Any distractions may cause an accident Have one person operate the tester as another person drives the vehicle Maintain adequate clearance around moving components or belts during testing Moving components and belts can catch loose clothing body parts or test equipment and cause serious damage or personal injury Ko Automotive batteries contain sulfuric acid and produce explosive gases that can result in serious injury Stand back from the battery during testing To prevent ignition of gases keep lighted cigarettes sparks flames and other ignition sources away from the battery at all times Do not test a frozen battery as it may explode Allow the battery to warm up before testing Do not spray liquids on the tester Liquids may enter the tester and cause permanent damage to the electrical components Flammable liquids may cause an explosion Do not use the test leads if the insulation is damaged or if metal is exposed 2 Do not remove the test leads while a test is running Do not touch the test leads tips or the circuit being tested Refer to the service manual for the vehicle being serviced and adhere to all diagnostic procedures and precautions To prevent damage to the vehicle computer when disconnecting battery cables Turn the ignition and all accessories and loads off Close the vehicle doors and trunk lid Remove the negative battery cable first then remove the positive cable This
23. icates the charging system is in good condition CHARGING VOLTS TOO LOW HIGH CHARGING SYSTEM NEEDS REPAIR indicates the charging system voltages are too low high The charging system is faulty If the no load voltage is too low the battery test result may be GOOD LOW CHARGE CRANKING GOOD indicates the starting system is in good condition NO START CONDITION indicates the battery is bad or needs recharging This result may also appear if the battery is too small for the vehicle if the starter motor is defective or if the cranking resistance is excessive Make sure the battery size is correct and there are no starter or engine problems 11 12 This page is intentionally blank PortAlyzer Battery Tester User Guide Chapter 4 More Functions Menu 13 VIEW LAST TEST Results 4 More Functions Menu This chapter includes the following sections VIEW LAST TEST Results The More Functions VIEW LAST TEST function displays the Software Update test results of the last test performed Unit Version e Test Counters To view the last test results follow these steps Stored Tests 1 If necessary press the ON key to turn the tester on and Manual Crank Data display the main menu If the tester is already on press Accessory Load Test the MENU key to display the main menu IN VEHICLE OUT OF VEHICLE QUICK TEST More Functions lt Go Note The word GO indicates the selected item 2 Use the Down
24. isplays the battery s open circuit voltage OCV PRESS GO 12 60v 4 Press the GO key This displays the Select Charging System screen SELECT CCA TYPE 12V 6V CCA 24V CCA 5 Use the Down Arrow key to select the charging system type for the test The GO indicates the selected line 6 Press the GO key to begin the test The screen displays Working as determines the battery s capacity Note Ifthe battery tester senses abnormal conditions such as a cold battery other screens may display Respond to any questions as necessary 7 When the test is complete the screen displays the open Circuit Voltage OCV and the Cold Cranking Amps CCA 12 54 650 8 Repeatedly press the Down Arrow key to change the second line to Cranking Amps CA then Ampere Hours AHR German Deutche Industry Norm DIN then back to Cold Cranking Amps CCA 9 To end the test and return to the main menu press the MENU key 10Select another test or disconnect the clamps from the battery 11 Press the OFF key to turn the battery tester off The battery tester turns off automatically after a few minutes of inactivity PortAlyzer Battery Tester User Guide Understanding Test Results This section includes descriptions for test results and tips for solving problems Battery Test Results BAT GOOD the battery is in good condition and can hold a charge This also indicates that the charging syste
25. keys MENU returns to the main menu screen Up and Down Arrows scrolls up and down on a screen or within a data field for making selections on the screen e GO executes a screen command and advances to the next screen or step in a procedure e OFF turns the PortAlyzer Heavy Duty Battery Tester off when it is not connected to a battery ON turns the PortAlyzer Heavy Duty Battery Tester on when it is not connected to a battery When properly connected to a battery the tester turns on automatically Item 3 Security Cable Connector attaches a security cable for protecting against theft loss or dropping Item 4 Battery Compartment holds one 9 volt battery Test Lead with Battery Clamps Figure 1 3 Test Lead with Battery Clamps Item 1 Connector connect to the top of the PortAlyzer Heavy Duty Battery Tester Item 2 Black Clamp connect to the battery negative terminal Item 3 Red Clamp connect to the battery positive terminal 2 This page is intentionally blank PortAlyzer Battery Tester User Guide Chapter 2 ODYSSEY Battery Tests Overview 2 ODYSSEY Battery Tests Overview The PortAlyzer Heavy Duty Battery Tester reports the battery condition of EnerSys 12 or 24 volt batteries Pretest Steps To prepare for testing follow these steps 1 Check the following WARNING When connecting and disconnecting from the positive terminal be careful of battery hold downs
26. m cranking system and diode test will be unaffected by the battery condition BAT GOOD LOW CHARGE the battery is in good condition but needs charging The battery charge is above 15 but not close to the full nominal capacity BAT CHARGE amp RETEST the battery is almost fully discharged and the battery condition cannot be determined reliably The battery charge is below 15 of the nominal capacity Charge the battery and repeat the test BAT BAD the battery is in bad condition and would most likely not hold enough of a charge for reliable vehicle starting Replace the battery Note A bad battery can mask other charging system problems that will be caught when tested with a good battery For example a bad battery could make the diodes look bad Chapter 3 Non ODYSSEY Battery Tests Understanding Test Results System Test Results CHARGE BATTERY AND RETEST SYSTEM indicates the battery either has a low charge or is almost fully discharged and must be charged before the battery tester will run any tests SERVICE BATTERIES AS REQUIRED AND RETEST SYSTEM indicates battery is bad and must be replaced before the battery tester will run any tests DIODES GOOD indicates the rectifier diodes are good DIODES BAD indicates the diode pack or alternator needs replacing Note To prevent an erroneous diode test the battery tester does not test diodes unless the battery condition is good CHARGING SYSTEM GOOD ind
27. nected to the battery Ifit does not turn on check the connections Both clamps must make a solid contact with the terminals 5 6 PortAlyzer Battery Tester User Guide Other Batteries and Functions non ODYSSEY batteries Other Batteries and Functions non ODYSSEY batteries Batteries that are not an ODYSSEY battery must have the specifications entered manually To enter the battery specifications manually follow these steps 1 Press the Up or Down Arrow keys to select OTHER BAT amp FUNCTS Press the GO key the main menu will appear for battery test selection SELECT BRAND ODYSSEY TROLLING THUNDER OTHER BATS AND FUNCT GO IN VEHICLE OUT OF VEHICLE QUICK TEST More Functions 2 Continue with the appropriate test steps in the next three sections for testing INVEHICLE OUT OF VEHICLE and QUICK TEST IN VEHICLE Battery and Electrical System Test non ODYSSEY batteries The IN VEHICLE test is a 35 second test to determine the condition of the battery and the vehicle s starting cranking system diodes and charging system To do the IN VEHICLE test follow these steps 1 Do the steps in Overview This displays the main menu on the tester GO IN VEHICLE OUT OF VEHICLE QUICK TEST More Functions Warning When connecting and disconnecting from the positive terminal be very careful of battery hold downs Major arcing will occur if your positive clamp simultaneo
28. ng Ampere Marine Cranking Ampere rating A HR Ampere Hours DIN German Duetche Industry norm e JIS Japanese Industrial Standard Chapter 3 Non ODYSSEY Battery Tests OUT OF VEHICLE Battery Test This displays a screen for entering the capacity rating Enter Rated CCA For One Batt 700 lt GO Change Value 6 Use the Up Down Arrow keys adjust the rating until it matches the rating on the battery s label Note Do not use the rating reported by the Quick Test because it is typically higher than the printed rating for a newer battery 7 Press the GO key to begin the load and recovery part of the test The screen displays First Load On Second Load On Recovery Period and then Working as it applies two medium loads to the battery followed by recovery periods and then determines the battery condition Note If the battery tester senses abnormal conditions such as a cold battery other screens may display Respond to any questions as necessary 8 When the test is complete the screen displays the battery condition the Open Circuit Voltage OCV and the Cold Cranking Amps CCA BAT GOOD OCV 12 5 CCA 709 Print Results GO Note For some capacity ratings the A HR reading appears instead of the CCA reading For the JIS capacity rating the JIS code displays 9 Analyze the test results For descriptions of possible test results refer to Understanding Test Results on
29. s performed If the pack is good go to step 13 Note Ifthe battery pack is determined to be low the screen pictured below will be displayed and the battery tester will begin the Quick Idle test Follow the on screen prompts to complete the Quick Idle test START THE ENGINE RUN AT IDLE SPEED GO CONTINUE M NO START Note If the engine does not start press the Up Arrow key The battery tester will proceed to the individual battery tests 13 Wait for the screen to display Is this an AIR START vehicle IS THIS AN AIR START VEHICLE Yes NOW 14 If you are testing an air start vehicle press the Up Arrow key for Yes If itis not an air start vehicle press the Down Arrow key for No The start engine screen is displayed START VEHICLE AND TURN OFF LOADS AC R DEFOG ETC GO IF NO START MENU 15 Start the vehicle s engine and then press the GO key This starts the test and displays the series of screens shown on the next page Note If the engine does not start press the MENU key This displays the battery test results as described in step 17 on page 8 Charge the battery s or use a booster battery to provide power PortAlyzer Battery Tester User Guide IN VEHICLE Battery and Electrical System Test non ODYSSEY batteries INCREASE IN RPM WILL BE REQUIRED PRESS GO RUN ENGINE ABOVE 1500 RPM NOW AND MAINTAIN FOR 15 SECONDS MAINTAIN SPEED VOLTS 14 70v
30. usly contacts both the positive terminal and battery hold down Note The word GO indicates the selected item 2 Use the Up and Down Arrow keys to select IN VEHICLE and then press the GO key This displays the Select Charging System screen Select Charging Sys 12 Volts 6 Volts 24 Volts lt 3 Use the Up and Down Arrow keys to select the correct charging system then press the GO key This displays a question about the status of the battery Known Good Battery Yes NOV 4 Determine the status of the battery if known e lf the battery is known to be good press the Up Arrow key This will skip the remaining questions about the battery s and take you immediately to the start of the actual test Go to step 14 e If the status of the battery is not known press the Down Arrow key This displays the Number Type of Battery screen NUMBERITYPE OF BATT 1X12VOLT BATT lt 2X12VOLT BATTS 3X12VOLT BATTS V Note The possible selections continue beyond the first screen Use the Down Arrow key to view all of the possible selections PortAlyzer Battery Tester User Guide Chapter 3 Non ODYSSEY Battery Tests IN VEHICLE Battery and Electrical System Test non ODYSSEY batteries 5 Use the Down Arrow key to select the correct number s and type s of batteries then press the GO key This displays the Select Battery Type screen Select Battery Type CONVENTIONAL AGM GELL V Change Batt Type
31. y press the GO key to print the test results When finished press the MENU key to return to the main menu To clear the stored tests press the Down Arrow key This displays the Clear Stored Tests screen Clear Stored Tests Press 7 to clear ALL stored tests or MENU to exit 5 To clear all the stored tests press the Up Arrow key The message ALL TESTS CLEARED appears on the screen Use the MENU key to return to previous screens Chapter 4 More Functions Menu 15 STORED TESTS MANUAL CRANK DATA The Manual Crank Data function displays data acquired during engine cranking To view Manual Crank Data follow these steps 1 Press the ON key to turn the battery tester on This displays the main menu IN VEHICLE OUT OF VEHICLE QUICK TEST More Functions lt 60 Note The word GO indicates the selected item Use the Down Arrow key to select More Functions then press the GO key This displays the More Functions menu VIEW LAST TEST lt SOFTWARE UPDATE Repeatedly press the Down Arrow key until MANUAL CRANK DATA shows on the screen and is selected Then press the GO key This displays the first Manual Crank data screen TURN OFF ALL LOADS LIGHTS RADIOS A C ETC Press GO Follow the on screen instructions and turn off all loads lights radios A C etc then press the GO key This displays the manual crank data 13 7V 0 07A CRANK 9 8V CRA

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