Yuasa MDX-617, Instruction Manual

Page 1: ...For 6 12 volt automotive starting batteries YUASA MDX 617 Battery Conductance Analyzer INSTRUCTION MANUAL ...

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Page 3: ...Menu 8 Procedure 8 Preparations Before the Test 9 Connecting the Tester 9 Battery Test 10 YUASA Warranty Test Results 12 Battery Test Results 12 New Battery Test Results 12 Test Messages 13 Error Messages 14 Maintenance Troubleshooting 15 Changing The Cable Assembly 15 Changing The Printer Paper 16 Printer Troubleshooting 17 Troubleshooting the Display 17 Replacing the Battery 18 www midtronics co...

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Page 5: ...regular flooded AGM flat plate AGM spiral and GEL batteries It displays the test results in seconds and features a built in printer to provide customers with a copy of the results Additional features include the ability to test the Starting and Charging system test batteries from rated from 100 to 2000 CCA detect bad cells protect against reverse polarity test discharged batteries test multiple ra...

Page 6: ...the back of the tester Display and Keypad When you first connect the tester to a battery it functions as a voltmeter until you press the ENTER button IMPORTANT If you connect the tester to a voltage source greater than 30 Vdc you may damage the tester s circuitry The menu driven display will then guide you step by step through the test process Use the keypad buttons to scroll to and select options...

Page 7: ...screen or move back one space when creating custom headers You can also use this button to printout test results using the built in printer 4 MENU Button Use the MENU button to access the Main Menu options of the tester For information about the options see Options Menu www midtronics com 1 2 Display Showing Battery Result 3 4 IR Output Decision Measured rating Measured voltage Selected rating Pri...

Page 8: ...y and system test by results Contrast Adjust the contrast setting of the tester display Temperature Units Select the temperature units Degrees F or Degrees C Voltmeter Automatically test battery voltage when the clamps are first connected to the battery terminals Press ENTER to continue testing the battery Press BACK to return to the menu Default ON Options Menu Procedure 1 Press the MENU button t...

Page 9: ...e sure all accessory loads are off the key is not in the ignition and the doors are closed Connecting the Tester Connect the red clamp to the positive terminal and the black clamp to the negative terminal For a proper connection rock the clamps back and forth The tester re quires that both sides of each clamp be firmly connected before testing A poor connection will produce a CHECK CONNECTION or W...

Page 10: ...ed with an approved Yuasa charger BAT LOCATION Scroll to and select IN VEHICLE or OUT OF VEHI CLE for a battery not connected to a vehicle Following an IN VEHICLE test you will be prompted to test the starting and charging systems IMPORTANT The performance of the starting and charging systems depends on the battery s condition It is important that the battery is good and fully charged before any f...

Page 11: ... UP or DOWN ARROW button to increase the scrolling speed 7 Press ENTER to start test After several seconds the tester displays the deci sion on the battery s condition and the measured voltage The tester also displays your selected battery rating and the rating units 8 Press ENTER to proceed the starter test BACK PRINT to print the test re sults or MENU to return to the Options Menu NOTE For an in...

Page 12: ...lly charge the battery replace the battery REPLACE ADVISED Replace the battery and retest A REPLACE ADVISED result may also mean a poor connection between the battery cables and the battery After disconnecting the battery cables retest the battery using the out of vehicle test before replacing it BAD CELL REPLACE Replace the battery and retest 24 VOLT SYSTEM 24 volt system detected Disconnect batt...

Page 13: ...ed CHECK CONNECTION One or both clamps are not making proper contact with the battery terminals ENGINE REV NOT DETECTED PRESS WHILE REVVING Tester has not detected an increase in engine r p m REVERSE CONNECTION Clamps are connected in the wrong polarity positive to negative or negative to positive SYSTEM NOISE CHECK LOADS In vehicle testing Tester has detected computer ignition noise or parasitic ...

Page 14: ...eries are low and need to be replaced See Maintenance Troubleshooting section NON 12 VOLT SYSTEM DETECTED System being tested is not 12 volts PRINTER DOOR OPEN CLOSE DOOR AND TRY TO PRINT AGAIN Door covering printer paper is not secure PRINTER OUT OF PAPER REPLACE WITH THERMAL PRINTER PAPER 2 5 IN DIA MAX 2 25 IN WIDE MAX Printer is out of thermal paper Replace with new roll See Maintenance Troubl...

Page 15: ... Assembly 1 Identify the circled screw 2 Remove the screw 3 Grasp the housing and firmly pull the cable assembly from housing 4 To attach a new cable align the cable and tester housings and push to gether Insert the screw and tighten www midtronics com ...

Page 16: ... paper roll 1 Unlock the printer door by gently pressing on the red lever Remove the spent roll paper compartment release lever press in this direction paper sensor 2 Place a new roll of paper in the compartment and pull the paper forward so that it extends past the serrated edge of the paper slot paper feeds from underneath the roll 3 Close the door and make sure the lever locks securely www midt...

Page 17: ...a vehicle battery having at least 9 volts Connect to a vehicle battery with enough voltage to enable printing Make sure that the clamps are connected properly red clamp to the positive terminal and the black clamp to the negative terminal Check that both sides of the clamps are making con tact with the terminals PRINTER DOOR OPEN CLOSE DOOR AND TRY TO PRINT AGAIN Check that the door covering the p...

Page 18: ...etup information will be retained while you change the internal batteries Use the following procedure to remove and replace the internal AA batteries 1 Turn the tester face down 2 Remove the screw securing the battery compartment cover using a small Phillips screwdriver 3 Lift the door off and remove the discharged battery 4 Insert fresh AA batteries making sure the positive and negative terminals...

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Page 20: ... static damage water damage overvoltage dropping unit or damage resulting from extraneous causes including owner misuse Midtronics is not liable for any incidental or consequential damages for breach of this warranty The warranty is void if owner attempts to disassemble the unit or modify the cable assembly Corporate Headquarters Willowbrook IL USA Phone 1 630 323 2800 Canadian Inquiries Toll Free...