Banner BBT HD1+ User manual
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Banner Battery Tester BBT HD1+
BATTERY & ELECTRICAL SYSTEM ANALYZER
OWNER’S MANUAL
READ ENTIRE MANUAL BEFORE USING THIS PRODUCT
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TEST PROCEDURES / OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
IMPORTANT
1. For testing 6 and 12 volt batteries, and for testing 12 and 24 volt charging
systems.
2. Suggested operation range 0℃(32℉) to 50℃(122℉) in ambient
temperature.
WARNING
WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including arsenic, which is
known to the State of California to cause cancer.
For more information, go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
1. Working in the vicinity of a lead acid battery is dangerous. Batteries generate
explosive gases during normal battery operation. For this reason, it is of
importance, if you have any doubts, before using your tester to read these
instructions very carefully.
2. To reduce risk of battery explosion, follow these instructions and those
published by the battery manufacturer and manufacturer of any equipment
you intend to use in the vicinity of the battery. Observe cautionary markings on
these items.
3. Do not expose the tester to rain or snow.
PERSONAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS:
1. Someone should be within range of your voice or close enough to come to
your aid when you work near a lead acid battery.
2. Have plenty of fresh water and soap nearby in case battery acid contacts skin,
clothing or eyes.
3. Wear safety glasses and protective clothing.
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4. If battery acid contacts skin or clothing, immediately wash with soap and water.
If acid enters eye, immediately flood eye with running cold water for at least
ten minutes and get medical attention.
5. NEVER smoke or allow a spark or flame in vicinity of battery or engine.
6. Be extra cautious to reduce risk of dropping a metal tool onto the battery. It
could spark or short-circuit the battery or other electricalparts and could cause
an explosion.
7. Remove personal metal items such as rings, bracelets, necklaces and
watches when working with a lead acid battery. It can produce a short circuit
current high enough to weld a ring or the like to metal causing a severe burn.
PREPARING TO TEST:
1. Be sure surrounded area of battery is well ventilated while battery is being
tested.
2. Clean battery terminals.
3. Inspect the battery for cracked or broken case or cover. If battery is damaged,
do not use tester.
4. If the battery is not sealed maintenance free, add distilled water in each cell
until battery acid reaches level specified by the manufacturer. This helps
purge excessive gas from cells. Do not overfill.
5. If necessary to remove battery from vehicle to test, always remove ground
terminal from battery first. Make sure all accessories in the vehicle are off to
ensure you do not cause any arcing.
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OPERATION & USE:
Note: Each time you connect the tester to a battery, the tester will run a quick
cable verification to ensure a proper connection through the output cables to
sensors in the clamp jaws. If the connection checks out OK, the tester will
proceed to the Home Screen. If the connection is poor, the display will show
“CHECK CABLE”. In this case, check cable connections for visible signs of
damage, as you may need to re-connect the clamps to the battery or replace the
cable end.
HOW TO REPLACE CABLE END:
1. Detach the clamp lead when the replacement is necessary.
2. Make sure the new clamp lead is well connected.
NOTE that do not detach the cables unless it is needed to make sure
the pins are not rusted or corroded by the acid liquid.
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BEFORE TESTING:
1. Before you test a battery in a vehicle, turn off the ignition, all accessories and
loads. Close all the vehicle doors and the trunk lid.
2. Make sure you have put 6 pcs 1.5V batteries into the battery chamber.
Oxyride batteries are not recommended because of the initial 1.7 Volt output.
If the 1.5V battery runs out of power, screen will show “POWER LOW”.
Replace those 6 pcs 1.5V batteries before starting the test.
Note that nothing will be seen on the display until the tester is
connected to a vehicle battery.
3. Make sure the battery terminals are clean. Brush them if necessary. Clamp the
black load lead to the vehicle negative battery terminal. Clamp the red load
lead to the vehicle positive battery terminal. Please clamp on the lead part of
the terminal only. Clamping on the iron part of the terminal will lead to wrong
test results.
4. Paper load:
Open the clear cover. Insert paper to the paper feeding for auto running the
paper into printer
PAPER REPLACEMENT:
A. Open the clear cover.
B. Insert replaced paper roll into thepaper feeding for auto running the paper into
the printer.
C. Pull the paper slowly and straightly from the paper roll in the chamber.
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MAIN MENU:
You will view the following screens by pressing ◄ / ► to switch between all
functions and settings.
BATTERY TEST
XX.XX V
Press «ENTER» to do battery test.
SYSTEM TEST
XX.XX V
Press «ENTER» to do system test.
IN-VEHICLE TEST
XX.XX V
Press «ENTER» to do In-vehicle test.
PRINT LAST
RESULT
Press «ENTER» to print last result.
LANGUAGE
SELECT
Press «ENTER» to change language.
TEST COUNTER
Press «ENTER» to see how many times you
tested in battery / system / in-vehicle test.
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2018/02/05
13:25:00
Press «ENTER» to start Date & Time Setting.
Then press ◄ / ► to adjust “Year”. Press
«ENTER» to finish Year. Please follow
previous step to finish Month, Day, Hour &
Minute.
BRIGHTNESS
Press «ENTER» to start adjusting brightness
of the screen.
CUSTOMIZE
Press «ENTER» to edit customized info.
BATTERY TEST:
1. Select BATTERY TEST. Press «ENTER».
BATTERY TEST
XX.XX V
2. Press the ◄ ► to select REGULAR/STD or START/STOP battery.
REGULAR/STD
START/STOP
* REGULAR/STD BATTERY:
FLOODED, AGM FLAT PLATE, AGM SPIRAL, VRLA/GEL
* START/STOP BATTERY:
AGM FLAT PLATE, EFB
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3. Press the ◄ ► key to select the battery type:
BATTERY TYPE:
AGM FLAT PLATE
4. Press «ENTER» to confirm choice.
5. Press the ◄ ► key to select the battery rating:
CCA/SAE, EN, JIS, DIN, IEC, & CA/MCA.
SELECT RATING:
CCA/SAE
6. Press «ENTER» to confirm choice.
7. Press the ◄ ► key to input the battery
capacity.
CCA/SAE: 40~2000
EN: 40~1885
DIN: 25~1120
IEC: 30~1320
JIS: By Battery Type No.
CA/MCA: 50~2400
SET CCA:
560CCA/SAE
8. Press the ◄ ► key to confirm temperature.
ABOVE 32°F/0°C?
YES/NO
9. Press <<Enter>> to begin the test.
*Return Feature: Before the test is started, the user can always return to
the previous setting page by pressing <<ENTER>> for 2 seconds.
SURFACE CHARGE NOTICE:
The battery will hold a surface charge if the engine has been running or after
the battery has been charged. The tester may prompt you to remove the
surface charge.
A. Follow the instructions indicating when to turn the headlights on and off or
apply a load into the battery.
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IN VEHICLE:
SURFACE CHARGE
IN VEHICLE? YES
TURN HEADLIGHTS
ON FOR 15 SECS
OUT OF VEHICLE:
SURFACE CHARGE
IN VEHICLE? NO
TESTING
B. The tester will resume testing after it detects
that the surface charge is removed.
TESTING
10.Test the battery for few seconds.
11. Press the ◄ ► key to select battery fully
charged or not if tester asks. Press «ENTER» to
confirm choice.
IS BATTERY
CHARGED?
YES/NO
12.When the test is completed, the display shows the actual volts and the actual
CCA and internal resistance. {Press the ◄ ► key to read: SOH (STATE OF
HEALTH) and SOC (STATE OF CHARGE)}.
13.One of the six test results will be displayed:
GOOD & PASS
*The battery is good and capable of holding a
charge.
GOOD & PASS
VOL: xx.xx V
CCA: xxxx CCA/SAE
IR: xx.xx mΩ
GOOD & RECHARGE
*The battery is good but needs tobe recharged.
GOOD &
RECHARGE
VOL: xx.xx V
CCA: xxxx CCA/SAE
IR: xx.xx mΩ
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CAUTION
*The battery may be serviced but decrease the
capability of starting the engine gradually. The
battery may fail under extreme climate
conditions. There may be a poor connection
between the vehicle and the battery affect the
charging function. Please pay attention to the
battery for replacement consideration and
charging system checking.
CAUTION
VOL: xx.xx V
CCA: xxxx CCA/SAE
IR: xx.xx mΩ
RECHARGE & RETEST
*Battery is discharged, the battery condition
cannot be determined until it is fully charged.
Recharge & retest the battery.
RECHARGE &
RETEST
VOL: xx.xx V
CCA: xxxx CCA/SAE
IR: xx.xx mΩ
BATTERY USED
*The battery will not hold a charge.
BATTERY USED
VOL: xx.xx V
CCA: xxxx CCA/SAE
IR: xx.xx mΩ
BAD CELL
*The battery has at least one cell short circuit.
BAD CELL
VOL: xx.xx V
CCA: xxxx CCA/SAE
IR: xx.xx mΩ
LOAD ERROR
*The tested battery is bigger than
2000CCA/SAE or 200AH. Or the clamps are
not connected properly. Please fully charge the
battery and retest after excluding both previous
reasons. If reading is the same, the battery
should be replaced immediately.
LOAD ERROR
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