Additional Functions of the Volvo Battery Analyzer 3100/3200

Additions functions of the Volvo Battery Analyzer 3100/3200

Test code

The INFORMATION (i) button (see the instruction card) can be pressed at any time when reading off the test results or state of charge to read off the test code. Press INFORMATION again to return to test results or state of charge. The test code is used when making warranty claims.






NOTE: The test code is only accessible when testing genuine VOLVO batteries.

If the INFORMATION button is pressed after testing a battery other than a VOLVO original battery, the following message is displayed:






Charging code

The ENTER button (see the instruction card) can be pressed at any time when reading off test results or the state of charge to obtain the charging code. Press ENTER again to return to the test results or state of charge.






NOTE: This function is not used at present.

Eliminating surface charging

When testing in the car is selected and the tester detects surface charge, a message will be displayed requesting that the headlamps are switched on to remove the surface charge. For an explanation of surface charging, see Terminology.









After the tester has detected that the surface charge has gone, it will automatically carry out the test and display the results as described previously.






If the surface charge is not removed correctly, a warning window will be displayed, followed by a message. These two windows will be displayed for 3 seconds each, followed by an appropriate remedy as in windows 2 and 4 above.






If this sequence is repeated for more than 30 seconds, the following window will be displayed. The tester must then be disconnected from the battery, reconnected and the test started from the beginning again.






Testing before or after charging

To obtain a more exact test result, the tester will ask if it is testing before or after charging. Select the correct alternative. Then press the ENTER button (see the instruction card).






Detecting system noise

If the tester detects system noise from the control modules, ignition system or another consumer the following message will be displayed. Switch off as many power consuming components as possible. The tester will retest automatically.






Temperature compensation

If the tester determines that the battery temperature may affect the test result, the following message is displayed. Check the temperature of the battery. Then select above or below 0 degrees C (32 degrees F). Then press ENTER (see the instruction card) to continue the test.

In cold conditions, measure the temperature of the battery container.






The retest window will be displayed and then the test result.






Protection against 24-volt systems

If for any reason all attempt is made to test a battery other than a 12-volt battery, or if an attempt is made to test both the 12ndash;volt batteries in a 24-volt system at the same time, the following warning window will be displayed:






Message to check the connections

If a good connection to the battery is not obtained, the following message will be displayed. If this is the case, check the connections by working the cable terminals on the test tool forwards and backwards.