Perel ABA12 User manual
ABA12
DIGITAL AUTOMOTIVE 12 V BATTERY ANALYSER
DIGITALE LOODACCUTESTER - 12 V
ANALYSEUR NUMÉRIQUE DE BATTERIES - 12 V
COMPROBADOR DIGITAL DE BATERÍAS - 12 V
DIGITALER KFZ-BATTERIETESTER - 12 V
CYFROWY ANALIZATOR AKUMULATORÓW - 12 V
ANALISADOR DE BATERIAS DE AUTOMÓVEL - 12 V
ANALIZZATORE DI BATTERIE PIOMBO-ACIDO - 12 V
USER MANUAL 3
GEBRUIKERSHANDLEIDING 14
MODE D'EMPLOI 25
MANUAL DEL USUARIO 36
BEDIENUNGSANLEITUNG 47
INSTRUKCJA OBSŁUGI 58
MANUAL DO UTILIZADOR 69
MANUALE UTENTE 80
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USER MANUAL
1. Introduction
To all residents of the European Union
Important environmental information about this product
This symbol on the device or the package indicates that disposal of
the device after its lifecycle could harm the environment. Do not
dispose of the unit (or batteries) as unsorted municipal waste; it
should be taken to a specialized company for recycling. This device
should be returned to your distributor or to a local recycling
service. Respect the local environmental rules.
If in doubt, contact your local waste disposal authorities.
Thank you for choosing Perel! Please read the manual thoroughly before
bringing this device into service. If the device was damaged in transit, do
not install or use it and contact your dealer.
2. General Guidelines
Refer to the Velleman® Service and Quality Warranty on the last pages
of this manual.
Keep this device away from dust, humidity and extreme
temperatures.
Protect this device from shocks and abuse. Avoid brute force
when operating the device.
Familiarise yourself with the functions of the device before actually
using it.
All modifications of the device are forbidden for safety reasons. Damage
caused by user modifications to the device is not covered by the
warranty.
Only use the device for its intended purpose. All other uses may lead to
short circuits, burns, electroshocks, crash, etc. Using the device in an
unauthorized way will void the warranty.
Damage caused by disregard of certain guidelines in this manual is not
covered by the warranty and the dealer will not accept responsibility for
any ensuing defects or problems.
Do not use outside the technical specifications.
Nor Velleman nv nor its dealers can be held responsible for any damage
(extraordinary, incidental or indirect) –of any nature (financial,
physical…) arising from the possession, use or failure of this product.
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Do not switch the device on immediately after it has been exposed to
changes in temperature. Protect the device against damage by leaving
it switched off until it has reached room temperature.
Keep this manual for future reference.
3. Safety Instructions
3.1 General Safety Precautions
This battery analyser is only suitable for testing 12 V batteries.
The operating voltage being 9 V to 15 V, this tester should not be
connected to 24 V directly as it will cause damage to the unit. For
2 x 12 V batteries in series, disconnect them and test them separately.
A freshly-charged battery contains surface charge and should be slightly
discharged by turning on the car’s headlights for 3 to 5 minutes before
testing.
Always fix the crocodile clips on the lead side of the battery terminal
posts during testing and make sure they make good contact.
Do not fix the crocodile clips directly onto the steel bolt, which is
tightened to the battery terminal posts. This may give inaccurate
readings or inconsistent results.
If the battery terminal posts are oxidized, the battery analyser will
prompt you to check the connections. In this case, clean the terminal
posts and perform the testing directly on the terminal posts themselves.
Make sure to switch off the engine if the battery is still sitting in the car.
3.2 Working with Batteries
Lead-acid batteries contain a sulphuric acid electrolyte, which is highly
corrosive. It will produce gases when recharged and explode if ignited.
Provide plenty of ventilation, remove your jewellery, wear protective
eyewear and clothing, and exercise caution.
Do not allow battery electrolyte to mix with salt water. Even small
quantities of this combination will produce lethal chlorine gas.
Carefully read the battery’s user manual if possible.
4. Battery Types
4.1 Starting Battery
The starting battery –sometimes called SLI (Starting, Lighting and
Ignition) –is designed to start and run engines. It delivers quick bursts of
energy and have a greater plate count.
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The plates will also be thinner and are composed of a lead “sponge”, similar
in appearance to a very fine foam sponge. This gives a very large surface
area. If deep cycled, this sponge will quickly be consumed and fall to the
bottom of the cells.
Automotive batteries will generally fail after 30 to 150 deep cycles if deep
cycled, while they may last for thousands of cycles in normal starting use
(2 ~ 5 % discharge).
Starting batteries are usually rated at CCA (Cold Cranking Amps) or MCA
(Marine Cranking Amps).
4.2 Deep-Cycle Battery
These batteries are used mainly on golf carts, scooters, RVs, etc. They have
less instant energy but greater long-term energy delivery.
They are designed to be discharged down as much as 80 %, time after time,
and have much thicker plates. The major difference between a true deep-
cycle battery and others is that the plates are solid lead plates and not
sponge.
4.3 Marine Battery
These batteries are actually hybrid models and fall between the starting and
deep-cycle batteries. The plates may be composed of lead sponges, but they
are coarser and heavier than those used in starting batteries.
Hybrid types should not be discharged more than 50 %.
5. Features
the device uses a test signal pattern to test and monitor battery cells
never discharges or drains the battery
maintenance-free and no internal batteries required
simple and easy to use
test batteries on and off the vehicle
accurate results in milliseconds
Battery Life Analysis
large and easy-to-read LCD display
test results based on JIS, EN, DIN, SAE and IEC Standards
6. Overview
Refer to the illustrations on page 2 of this manual.
1
LCD display
3
scroll button
2
enter button
4
crocodile clips
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7. Operation
7.1 Connecting the Analyser before Testing
1. Make sure the car’s electronics are switched off, i.e. all doors closed
and the engine switched off.
2. Carefully clean the terminal posts and make sure they are free from
dust, grease and corrosion.
3. Connect the red crocodile clip to the positive electrode; connect the
black crocodile clip to the negative cathode.
7.2 Battery Test
1. The tester will automatically switch on when connecting the crocodile
clips to the battery terminals posts. Check the connection again if this
is not the case.
2. Use the scroll button and choose LANGUAGE to select the desired
language, or ANALYZER to enter the testing mode.
3. Confirm with the enter button.
In-Vehicle or Out-Of-Vehicle Testing
1. Next, choose the battery’s actual position:
oIN VEHICLE: the battery is still connected to the engine
oOUT OF VEHICLE: the battery is disconnected
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2. Confirm with the enter button.
Battery System Standard and Rating
1. Next, choose the battery type and rating according to the markings on
the battery.
CCA
Cold start current value of the most common specifications
developed by the SAE and BCI. The most common starting
battery rated at 0 °F (-18 °C).
BCI
International Battery Standards Committee.
CA
Effective starting current rating at 0 °C.
MCA
Marine Battery Standard.
JIS
Japanese Industrial Standard. Effective starting current rating
at 0 °C.
DIN
German Automotive Industry Standards Committee.
EN
European Automobile Manufacturers Association Standards.
SAE
American Society of Automotive Engineers.
GB
China National Standard.
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measuring standard
measuring range
CCA
100-2000
BCI
100-2000
CA
100-2000
MCA
100-2000
JIS
26A17-245H52
DIN
100-1400
IEC
100-1400
EN
100-2000
SAE
100-2000
GB
100-1400
2. Confirm with the enter button.
3. If needed, increase or decrease the value with 5 units by holding the
scroll button pressed for 3 seconds. Keep the scroll button pressed for
3 seconds to inverse the direction.
4. Confirm with the enter button. The test procedure starts.
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7.3 Reading the Test Results
There are 5 different test results.
Good Battery
The battery is in good health and can be used without any problems.
Good Battery, Needs Recharging
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The battery is in good health but is low in current. Please recharge.
Replace Battery
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