Battery, Load Testing With Midtronics Diagnostic Conductance Charging Station INC-940

Battery, Load Testing With Midtronics Diagnostic Conductance Charging Station INC-940

The Midtronics Diagnostic Conductance Charging Station INC-940 (also known as "inCHARGE 940" ) integrates battery conductance and load testing with charging.

By checking a batteries current draw capacity during charging, a decision can be made as to whether a severely discharged battery can be made usable again by recharging, or if it must be replaced.

CAUTION:
- Risk of injury from battery acid.
- Prior to handling or servicing batteries, read, understand and observe the Warnings and Safety Measures for lead-acid batteries for lead-acid batteries.
- Wear protective eyewear and clothing.
- On non-maintenance-free batteries, the sealing plugs must be installed tightly.
- Provide sufficient ventilation.
- If the magic eye has no color or is light yellow, the battery may not be tested or charged. Jump starting must not be used! There is a risk of explosion during testing, charging or jump starting. The battery must be replaced.
- DO NOT battery test batteries which are gassing. Otherwise there is a risk of explosion.
- Rapid-charging batteries.
- Dispose of electrolyte (sulfuric acid/water mixture) properly. Waste electrolyte must only be disposed of in appropriate waste disposal sites. Refer to local regulations pertaining to electrolyte disposal.
- The following notes and procedures must be followed to ensure correct measurements.
- Risk of damaging AGM batteries.
- Specific charging procedures are required for AGM batteries.

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required
- Midtronics Diagnostic Conductance Charging Station INC-940 (VAS tester illustrated here for reference only)

Prerequisite
Battery temperature must be at least +10 degrees C.

Procedure

CAUTION:
- Switch off all electrical consumers.
- Switch ignition off and remove ignition key.
- Refer to Midtronics Diagnostic Conductance Charging Station INC-940 Instruction Manual.

- Perform any model-specific preparations necessary to gain access to battery terminals or battery jump-start terminals.
- Connect tester cable clamps to battery terminals See INC-940 Instruction Manual. Tester leads must be securely fastened and make proper contact with battery posts.
- Select charge mode "Automatic" See INC-940 Instruction Manual
- Select test mode "IN-VEHICLE" or "OUT-OF-VEHICLE" as appropriate See INC-940 Instruction Manual.
- Select battery type (AGM or conventional) See INC-940 Instruction Manual
- Set tester to "Warranty Test" See INC-940 Instruction Manual.
- Select battery DIN rating value as appropriate See INC-940 Instruction Manual.

NOTE: Use the "Generate Test Code" function of INC-940 in event test results are required for warranty claims.

Battery load test results:







NOTE: If battery is replaced, follow disposal regulations.