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

Battery Testing

Maintenance-free batteries must not be opened. Otherwise, the warranty is void.

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 battery's current draw capacity during charging, a decision can be made as to whether a severely discharged battery => [ Totally Discharged Batteries, Charging ] Battery Charging 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 => [ Safety Precautions ] Battery!

• Wear protective eyewear and clothing => [ Protect against injury by using protective
eyewear and clothing. ] Battery.

• 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 => [ Battery, Quick Charging ] Battery Charging.

• 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.

CAUTION!
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 °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 => INC-940 Instruction Manual. Tester leads must be securely fastened and make proper contact with battery posts.

- Select charge mode "Automatic" => INC-940 Instruction Manual

- Select test mode "IN-VEHICLE" or "OUT-OF-VEHICLE " as appropriate => INC-940 Instruction Manual.

- Select battery type (AGM or conventional) => INC-940 Instruction Manual

- Set tester to "Warranty Test"=> INC-940 Instruction Manual.

- Select battery DIN rating value as appropriate => INC-940 Instruction Manual.

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

Battery load test results:





• If battery is replaced, follow disposal regulations => [ Personal injury and environmental risk. ] Battery.