GxT, Inc. Ferret 95, Operator'S Manual

Page 1: ...1 Operator s Manual Automotive Analyzer It s More than a Multimeter...

Page 2: ...5 REL Zero 5 Key Combinations Special Functions 6 Backlight Control 6 Power up Status 6 Software Version 6 Volts 7 Ohms 8 Amps 9 Lo Amps 10 Volts Amps 11 Time 12 Fuel 13 Coil 14 KV Test Instructions...

Page 3: ...uel Pump RPM 4 Ranges RPM Dwell Milliseconds 1 Range 0 to 100 Peak Amps 1 Range 0 to 20 0 Amps Build Time 1 Range 0 200 mSec Drive Time 1 Range 0 200 mSec KiloVolts Optional 1 Range 0 40 0 kV Operatin...

Page 4: ...ing the protective boot to the front panel Remove the front panel On the back of the display board located at the bottom of the board is the primary battery location This position must be filled with...

Page 5: ...maximum readings Continue to press this button to view the min and max readings on the top display Press any other test button to stop capturing minimums and maximums Press the Range button to manuall...

Page 6: ...us Press the Volts and V A buttons at the same time to disable the auto power off function Turn the unit off then back on The meter will remain on until you turn it off or the batteries run down Softw...

Page 7: ...rate measurements of irregular shaped AC waveforms The Peak to Peak function is the best measurement tool to determine the amplitude of any signal Note AC auto ranging takes more time to occur than DC...

Page 8: ...l measure semiconductor junction voltages up to 1 999 In the reverse direction an OFL indication is expected The continuity test indicated by both the beeper symbol and the Ohms symbol being active us...

Page 9: ...up to 600 Amps The AC functions use a certified true RMS chip to provide accurate interpretations of AC waveforms The Peak to Peak function not shown is the best measurement tool to determine the ampl...

Page 10: ...measure from 10 milliamps to 20 Amps The AC functions use a certified true RMS chip to provide accurate interpretations of AC waveforms The Peak to Peak function is the best measurement tool to determ...

Page 11: ...ltage on the bottom display The Battery Starter Test will display a Crank Engine message CrnEng To set up the test connect the test leads to the vehicle battery terminals and place the Amp Probe onto...

Page 12: ...njector The Pulse Width and Dwell milliSecond tests both display in milliSeconds however the Pulse Width test is optimized for non ignition signals and the Dwell millisecond test is optimized for igni...

Page 13: ...lected The RANGE key cycles through the commutator settings Most pumps have 6 or 8 communtators Consult a technical information source for the correct commutator count Each time the RANGE key is press...

Page 14: ...KV peaks are displayed on the lower display The BARGRAPH indicates activity of the KV input between numerical updates See the expanded section on KV to learn more When using the Differential RPM test...

Page 15: ...tton three times If KV is low for one or more cylinders the cause could be Open Plug Wire at the Coil KV will be very low downstream of the open Narrow or Fouled Plug Gap Rich Mixture If KV is High fo...

Page 16: ...that is stuck Longer build time could be from a bad driver or wire connection Drive Time is the time the injector is actively driven Use momentary wide open throttle to see the Min and Max readings A...

Page 17: ...ction from the ignition module to the coil Short Build Time may be caused by a shorted coil Build Time will be slightly longer during cranking Engine Peak Build Engine Peak Build Company Amps mSec Com...

Page 18: ...N X008 01 Reads RPM by connecting to any spark plug wire 5 feet long Test Clip Black P N S011 30 Test Clip Red P N S011 32 Plugs into the end of the test lead Large jaw opening makes it easy to connec...

Page 19: ...n COP and inter nal coil ignition KV Adapter P N X095 K0 Plugs into the Tach jack on the me ter and provides a Y adapter so you can connect the spark pickup to read RPM while you are also read ing ign...

Page 20: ...ems such as NOx Sensors Oxygen Sensors and paper is not covered by warranty GxT Inc s sole liability and buyer s exclusive remedy is limited to repair or replacement of the product as stated in the Li...

Page 21: ...sparks to ignite gas or even weld tools into a battery short circuit c Keep the space around a battery well ventilated d Do not make sparks or allow flames near batteries Before working on a vehicle...

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Page 24: ...24 Copyright 2006 GxT Inc Cheboygan Michigan USA E095 01...