Topdon BT500P User manual
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Welcome
Thank you for purchasing TOPDON BT500P Battery Tester. Please take time to read and
understand this User Manual before operating this product.
If any issues arise from the operation of this product, you are welcome to contact support@
topdon.com for offi cial technical support.
About
Applying the most advanced conductance testing technology and incorporating reverse
polarity protection, the TOPDON Battery Tester BT500P will provide the technician,
professional and DIYer, with critical information about battery health status by identifying
battery and charging problems quickly, easily and accurately. With its inbuilt thermal printer,
you can get test results anywhere and anytime.
Package List
1. TOPDON BT500P Vehicle Battery Tester
2. User Manual
3. 2 rolls of printing paper
Compatibility
Refer to the battery label for battery type and CCA values (Cold Cranking Amp).
1. VRLA/GEL/AGM/SLA
2. STANDARD LSI
NOTE: If your vehicle battery is not the battery mentioned above and you are not sure about
which type it is, please choose AGM to conduct test, and the error is within 10%.
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Features
Buttons
<▲>
<▼>
ESC
ENTER
Black Smart Clamp
Red Smart Clamp
Page down, or decrease the battery rating values
Page up, or increase the battery rating values
Operation
Cancel; Return to the previous page
Confi rm; Enter and proceed
Connect to the negative terminal of the vehicle battery
Connect to the positive terminal of the vehicle battery
Operation Introduction
The tool is powered by solely the vehicle battery. Connect the RED (+) Positive Battery
Clamp to the (+) positive battery terminal, and connect the BLACK (-) Negative Battery
Clamp to the (-) negative battery terminal. Ensure that the clamps are securely attached to
the correct terminals.
Wait for seconds and the display will show the message below and you can choose battery volts;
Choose your preferable language;
1. Quick Test
Note: Suitable for quick test, especially for batteries with AH marked and CCA unmarked.
1) On Main Menu, press the “▲” or “▼” button to select the “BATT CAPACITY”,
then press “ENTER” to continue.
After connection, the LED Display will display the message below, you can adjust the time
and date (useful when printing);
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2) According to battery type, press the “▲” or “▼” button to select, then press
“ENTER” to continue.
3) Press the “▲” or “▼” button to select the “QUICK TEST”, then press
“ENTER” to continue.
4) According to the AH value marked on the battery, press the “▲” or “▼”
button to set the AH value, then press “ENTER” to start quick test;
4) After test complete, the message will display as below;
2. Accurate Test
1) On Main Menu, press the “▲” or “▼” button to select the “BATT CAPACITY”,
then press “ENTER” to continue.
2) According to battery type, press the “▲” or “▼” button to select, then press
“ENTER” to continue.
3) Press the “▲” or “▼” button to select the “ACCURATE TEST”, then press “ENTER”
to continue.
4) Press the “▲” or “▼” button to select “Rating”, then press “ENTER” to continue.
NOTE: JIS is Japanese Battery standard, which needs to be converted into CCA value
to test (Please Google “JIS to CCA”). Choose *** when your battery specifi cation is
unavailable for a rough test, with lower accuracy.
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6) After setting all values, press “ENTER” to test. Test result will display as below.
2) Press “ENTER” to test. On the display is “CURRENT VOLT: 12.36V”, instant
minimum starting volt “INST-VOLT: 12.30V”, and standard “INST-VOLT: 9.6V” (for 24V
batteries it will be 16V).
3) Explanation for cranking test results.
Please refer to the chart below to confi rm the test results.
3. Cranking Test
3.1 Before Test
The engine and all other accessory loads must be OFF during test in order to have
accurate results.
3.2 Steps
1) Select the “2. START-UP LOAD” on the main menu.
2) Press “ENTER”, and turn on loads and speed up to 2000-2500rpm.
4. Max Work Load Test
4.1 Before Test
The engine must be ON during test.
4.2 Steps
1) Select the “3. MAX WORK LOAD” test on the main menu.
Cranking
Voltage 12V
>10.6V >21.1V Good
Not Bad
Bad
Very Bad
No Action Needed
Recharging
Replace
Replace ASAP
10V~10.5V 20.0V~21.0V
9.6V~9.9V 19.2V~19.9V
<9.5V <19.1V
Cranking
Voltage 24V Discharge
Performance Actions
Reference Table (for 12V battery)
5) Press the “▲” or “▼” button to set the value (marked on the vehicle battery).
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4) Explanation for Max Work Load test results.
If the display volt value is above 12.8V (for 24V batteries it will be 25.60V), the load
system is working well.
If the display volt value is below 12.8V (for 24V batteries it will be 25.60V), please
check the engine belt and if electrical short circuit.
5. Charging Test
5.1 Before Test
The engine must be ON during test.
5.2 Steps
1) Select the “4. CHARGE SYSTEM” test on the main menu.
2) Press and hold “ENTER”, and turn on loads and speed up to 2500-3500rpm.
3) Press “ENTER” again to test charging system.
5) Explanation for charging system test results.
Please refer to the chart below to confi rm the test results.
Status
Headlamps & A/C
OFF (Depress
Accelerator)
Headlamps & A/C
ON (Depress
Accelerator)
13.3V-15.0V 26.5V~30.0V Normal
13.0V~13.2V 26.0V~26.4V General
12.8V~12.9V 25.6V~25.9V Attention
<12.7V
13.4V~14.6V
13.2V~13.3V
<13.1V
<25.5V
26.8V~29.2V
26.4V~26.7V
<26.3V
Inspection ASAP
Normal
Attention
Inspection ASAP
12V Battery
Voltage 24V Battery
Voltage Engine Performance
Reference Table (for 12V battery)
4) Press the “ESC” to exit.
3) Press “ENTER” to complete FULL LOAD TEST. On the display is current volt:12.86V, standard
volt: 12.80V, and minimum volt: 12.30V (for 24V batteries it will be 25.60V).
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2) Press “ENTER” to display “Print Report” screen.
3) BT500P will release a unique code according to time and order, or you can code the code.
Notice: All information in this manual is based on the latest information available at
the time of publication and no warranty can be made for its accuracy or completeness.
TOPDON reserves the right to make changes at any time without notice.
4) Press “ENTER” to print.
Technical Specifi cation
Display: 128x64 LCD display
Working Temperature: -20°C~65°C (-4°F~140°F)
Storage Temperature: -20°C~70°C (-4°F~158°F)
Dimensions: 310mm*93mm*55mm(12.2*3.66*2.17 inches)
Weight: 500g
Warranty
TOPDON Two Years Limited Warranty
The TOPDON Company warrants to its original purchaser that TOPDON products will be
free from defects in material and workmanship for 24 months from the date of purchase
(Warranty Period). For the defects reported during the Warranty Period, TOPDON will,
according to the technical support analysis and confi rmation, either repair or replace the
defective part or product.
This limited warranty is void under the following conditions:
Misused, disassembled, altered or repaired by a non-TOPDON technical repair specialist.
Careless handling and violation of operation.
Warnings
DO NOT place the tester near the engine or exhaust pipe to avoid damage
from high temperatures.
DO NOT smoke, cause sparks, or strike matches near the battery when testing.
DO NOT remove battery clamps while testing.
DO NOT put the tester into a highly humid or dusty environment.
DO NOT disassemble the tester.
6. Print Test Report
TOPDON BT500P is designed with printing function for data record and data confi rmation.
6.1 Steps
1) After a test, the results will be displayed like below.
PRINTING
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FAQ
Q : Is BT500P able to test vehicle alternator?
A : BT500P can test alternator.
Q : Is BT500P able to test motorcycle batteries?
A : It can test 12V/24V battery, between 100 and 1700 CCA. If the motorcycle battery is
lead-acid battery within these values, then yes.
Q : How to set the CCA range?
A : You can set the data near to the CCA standard number of your battery.
Q : Can the fi rmware be updated?
A : BT500P is a basic tool, so a fi rmware update would not be needed.
Q : Does it test 12V/24V deep cycle batteries?
A : Yes, it does.
Q : Will BT500P work on motorcycle charging systems?
A : It works on a 12V/24V system and the CCA range is between 100-1700.
Q : Will this tester work with marine batteries?
A : Yes, it can work with marine batteries.
Q : Will this accurately load test ATV batteries?
A : Yes, it can accurately load test ATV batteries.
Q : What does SOH, SOC, and BAT mean?
A : The SOH refers to the “State of health”. The SOC is the “State of charge” and the BAT is
the “resistance value” of the battery.
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Cautions
Use this tester in accordance with these instructions, taking into account the working
conditions and the work to be performed. Hazardous results could occur if tool is used
for purposes not intended.
Before testing, make sure the battery terminals are clean. Grease and dust could result
in inaccurate test results.
Wear eye protection when working around batteries.
Check the insulation layer of the battery clamps is in good condition (no damage,
bareness or disconnection) to avoid electric shock.
Test in a well-ventilated area. Vehicle exhaust contains toxic carbon monoxide.
Keep hair, hands, and clothing as well as tester leads and cords away from moving
blades and belts.
Keep the tester out of the reach of children.
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Bienvenido
Muchas gracias por comprar el potenciómetro TOPDON BT500P. Lea y entienda con
cuidado este Manual del Usuario antes de funcionar este producto.
Si surge algún problema con el funcionamiento de este producto, puede ponerse en
contacto con [email protected] para obtener asistencia técnica ofi cial.
Sobre
Aplicando la tecnología de prueba de conductividad más avanzada y la protección contra
polaridad inversa, el Potenciómetro TOPDON BT500P puede proporcionar información
importante sobre el estado de la salud de batería a los técnicos, profesionales y los
afi cionados al bricolaje a través de identifi car los problemas de batería y carga de manera
rápida, fácil y precisa. Con su impresora térmica incorporada, puede obtener los resultados
de prueba en cualquier momento y en cualquier lugar.
Lista del Embalaje
1. Potenciómetro de Vehículo TOPDON BT500P
2. Manual del Usuario
3. 2 rollos de papel de imprenta
Compatibilidad
Tenga en cuenta que el tipo de batería y los valores AAF (Amperios de Arranque en Frío)
marcados en la etiqueta de la batería. Por favor, consúltelo antes de usar BT500P.
1. VRLA/GEL/AGM/SLA
2. LSI ESTÁNDAR
NOTA: Si su batería de vehículo no es la batería mencionada anteriormente y no está seguro
de qué tipo es, elija AGM para realizar la prueba, y el error está dentro del 10%.
Características
Botones
<▲>
<▼>
ESC
ENTER
Pinza Inteligente Negra
Pinza Inteligente Roja
Avanzar página, o disminuir los valores de batería nominales
Retroceder página, o aumentar los valores de batería nominales
Operación
Cancelar; Regresar a la página anterior
Confi rmar; Entrar y proceder
Conectar al terminal negativo de la batería del vehículo
Conectar al terminal positivo de la batería del vehículo
Introducción a la Operación
Esta herramienta está alimentada solamente por la batería del vehículo. Conecte la Pinza de
Batería Positiva ROJA (+) al terminal positivo de la batería (+), y conecte la Pinza de Batería
Negativa NEGRA (-) al terminal negativo de la batería (-). Asegúrese de que las pinzas estén
conectadas fi rmemente a los terminales correctos.
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