The Micro 570 Analyzer (Canada
only) |
The Micro 570 Analyzer
provides the ability to test the charging and starting systems, including
the battery, starter and alternator.
※ Because of the possibility of personal
injury, always use extreme caution and appropriate eye protection
when working with batteries.
※ When charging battery by test result,
Battery must be fully charged.
To get accurate test result, battery surface
voltage must have subsided ahead before test when you test battery
after charged. (See following Battery Test
Results) |
Keypad
The Micro 570 button on
the key pad provide the following functions :
Battery Test Procedure
1. |
Connect the tester to the
battery.
A. |
Red clamp to battery positive (+)
terminal. |
B. |
Black clamp to battery negative (-)
terminal. |
Connect clamps securely. If "CHECK
CONNECTION" message is displayed on the screen, reconnect
clamps
securely. | |
2. |
The tester will ask if the battery is
connected "IN-VEHICLE" or "OUT-OF-VEHICLE". Make your selection by
pressing the arrow buttons; then press ENTER.
|
3. |
Select CCA and press the ENTER
button.
CCA : Cold cranking amps, is an SAE
specification for cranking batteried at -0.4°F
(-18°C). | |
4. |
Set the CCA value displayed on the screen to
the CCA value marked on the battery label by pressing up and down
buttons and press ENTER.
The battery ratings(CCA) displayed on
the tester must be identical to the ratings marked on battery
label. | |
5. |
The tester will conduct battery
test.
|
6. |
The tester displays battery test results
including voltage and battery ratings.
Refer to the following table and take the
appropriate action as recommended by the Micro 570.
Battery Test Results
Result On
Printer
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Remedy
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GOOD
BATTERY
|
No action
is required.
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GOOD
RECHARGE
|
Battery is
in a good state. Recharge the
battery and use. ※ You have to
follow instruction below when you charge battery and retest,
otherwise test result can be inaccurate. (See ‘Charge and
Retest method after battery charge’ below.)
|
CHARGE
& RETEST
|
Battery is
not charged properly.
-
|
Charge and test the battery
again. | ※ You have to follow instruction below when you
charge battery and retest, otherwise test result can be
inaccurate. (See ‘Charge and Retest method after battery
charge’ below.)
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REPLACE
BATTERY
|
Replace
battery and recheck the charging system.
-
|
Improper connection between
battery and vehicle cables may cause "REPLACE BATTERY".
Retest the battery after removing cables and connecting
the tester to the battery terminal directly prior to
replacing the
battery. | |
BAD
CELL-REPLACE
|
Charge and
retest the battery.
-
|
If the Micro 570 recommends
"REPLACE BATTERY", replace the battery and recheck the
charging
system. | |
[Charge and Retest
method after battery charge]
Battery
charge
Set battery charger to ‘Auto Mode’ (The Mode
that charging current drops as the battery charges.) and charge
battery until charging current down close to zero or the charger
alerts you with an alarm when charge is complete.
(Minimum charging time recommended: More than
3 hours with Auto Mode that explained above)
A. |
If battery is not fully charged, battery
surface voltage will be high while the amount of current
charged (CCA) in battery is low. If you measure the battery
under this condition, tester may misjudge that battery
sulfation occurred because the amount of current in battery is
too low in comparison with battery voltage.
* Surface voltage: When battery is
charged electrolyte temperature increases and chemical
reaction become active resulting in an excessive increase of
battery voltage.
It is known that it takes approximate
one day to subside this increased surface voltage completely.
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Battery Test after
charge
Do not test battery right after the charge.
Test battery after battery surface voltage has subsided as
instructed in the following procedure.
(1) |
When battery charge is complete, install
the battery in the vehicle. |
(2) |
Put IG key to ON position and turn on
head lamp with low beam, and wait 5 minutes. (Discharge for 5
minutes) |
(3) |
Turn off the head lamp and IG key, and
wait 5 minutes. (Waiting for 5
minutes) |
(4) |
Remove +, - cable from the battery and
test battery. |
Whenever filing a claim for battery, the
print out of the battery test results must be
attached. |
Starter Test
Procedure |
7. |
After the battery test, press ENTER
immediately for the starter test.
|
8. |
Start the engine.
|
9. |
Cranking voltage and starter test results will
be displayed on the screen.
Refer to the following table and take the
appropriate action as recommended by the Micro 570.
Starter Test Results
Result On
Printer
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Remedy
|
CRANKING
VOLTAGE NORMAL
|
System
shows a normal starter draw.
|
CRANKING
VOLTAGE LOW
|
Cranking
voltage is lower than normal level.
|
CHARGE
BATTERY
|
The state
of battery charge is too low to test.
-
|
Charge the battery and
retest. | |
REPLACE
BATTERY
|
Replace
battery.
-
|
If the vehicle is not started
though the battery condition of "GOOD BATTERY" is
displayed, check wiring for open circuit, battery cable
connection, starter and repair or replace as
necessary. |
-
|
If the engine does crank, check
fuel
system. | |
When testing the vehicle with old diesel
engines, the test result will not be favorable if the glow
plug is not heated. Conduct the test after warming up the
engine for 5 minutes. |
Charging System Test
Procedure |
10. |
Press ENTER to begin charging system
test.
|
11. |
The tester displays the actual voltage of
alternator.
Press ENTER to continue.
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12. |
Turn off all electrical load and rev engine
for 5 seconds with pressing the accelerator pedal. (Follow the
instructions on the screen)
|
13. |
The message that engine RPM is detected will
be displayed on the screen. Press ENTER to continue.
|
14. |
If the engine RPM is not detected, press ENTER
after revving engine.
|
15. |
The tester will conduct charging system test
during loads off.
|
16. |
Turn on electrical loads (air conditioner,
lamps, audio and etc). Press ENTER to continue.
|
17. |
The tester will conduct charging system test
during loads on.
|
18. |
Rev engine for 5 seconds with pressing the
accelerator pedal. (Follow the instructions on the
screen)
|
19. |
The message that engine RPM is detected will
be displayed on the screen. Press ENTER to continue.
|
20. |
If the engine RPM is not detected, press ENTER
after revving engine.
|
21. |
Turn off electrical loads (air conditioner,
lamps, audio and etc). Turn the engine off.
|
22. |
Charging voltage and charging system test
results will be displayed on the screen.
Shut off engine end disconnect the tester
clamps from the battery. Refer to the following table and take the
appropriate action as recommended by the Micro 570.
Charging System Test Results
Result On
Printer
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Remedy
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CHARGING
SYSTEM NORMAL / DIODE RIPPLE NORMAL
|
Charging
system is normal.
|
NO
CHARGING VOLTAGE
|
Alternator does not supply charging current to
battery.
-
|
Check belts, connection between
alternator and battery and replace belts or cable or
alternator as
necessary. | |
LOW
CHARGING VOLTAGE
|
Alternator does not supply charging current to
battery and electrical load to system fully.
-
|
Check belts and alternator and
replace as
necessary. | |
HIGH
CHARGING VOLTAGE
|
The
voltage from alternator to battery is higher than normal limit
during voltage regulating.
-
|
Check connection and ground and
replace regulator as
necessary. |
-
|
Check electrolyte level in the
battery. | |
EXCESS
RIPPLE DETECTED
|
One or
more diodes in the alternator is not functioning
properly.
-
|
Check alternator mounting and
belts and replace as
necessary. | |
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