MATSON BT900 Digital Battery Tester User Manual

: June 11, 2024
: Matson

BT900 Digital Battery Tester

MATSON BT900 Digital Battery Tester-product

Product Information: Digital Battery Tester BT900

The Digital Battery Tester BT900 is a device used to test the voltage and condition of lead-acid batteries. The product is equipped with a button battery CR2032 which is hazardous and must be kept away from children. This battery can cause severe or fatal injuries if it is swallowed or placed inside any part of the body. Therefore, it is important to follow the safety precautions and warnings mentioned in the user manual before using the product.

Battery Button Warning

The button battery CR2032 is hazardous and should be kept away from children. It can cause severe or fatal injuries if swallowed or placed inside any part of the body. To avoid such incidents, please keep products with button batteries out of sight and out of reach of small children. Dispose of old or spent button batteries you have removed from a product immediately. If you suspect a child has swallowed a button battery, contact the Poisons Information Centre on 13 11 26 and seek medical attention immediately.

Personal Safety Precautions

Always work near a lead-acid battery with someone within range of your voice or close enough to come to your aid.
Have plenty of fresh water and soap nearby in case battery acidcontacts skin, clothing or eyes.
Wear safety glasses and protective clothing.
If battery acid contacts skin or clothing, wash immediately with soap and water. If acid enters eye, immediately flood eye with running cold water for at least ten minutes and get medical attention immediately.
NEVER smoke or allow a spark or flame in vicinity of battery or engine.
Be extra cautious to reduce risk of dropping a metal tool onto the battery. It could spark or short-circuit the battery or other electrical parts and could cause an explosion.
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.

Test Procedures / Operating Instructions

Before using the Digital Battery Tester BT900, read the instructions very carefully.
To reduce the risk of battery explosion, follow the instructions 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.
Do not expose the tester to rain or snow.

Preparing to Test

Before testing a lead-acid battery with the Digital Battery Tester BT900, make sure to follow the safety precautions mentioned in the user manual. Also, ensure that there is someone within range of your voice or close enough to come to your aid. Have plenty of fresh water and soap nearby in case battery acid contacts skin, clothing, or eyes. Wear safety glasses and protective clothing. Remove personal metal items such as rings, bracelets, necklaces, and watches when working with a lead-acid battery. Finally, read the instructions very carefully and follow them to reduce the risk of battery explosion.

BATTERY BUTTON WARNING

Please read the below WARNING carefully before using the product.
This product contains button battery CR2032.
The battery is hazardous and is to be kept away from children (whether the battery is new or used);
The battery can cause severe or fatal injuries in 2 hours or less if it is swallowed or placed inside any part of the body.
Keep products with button batteries out of sight and out of reach of small children.
Examine devices and make sure a child cannot gain access to the button batteries inside.
Dispose of old or spent button batteries you have removed from a product immediately. Flat batteries can still be dangerous
Medical attention should be sought immediately if it is suspected the battery has been swallowed or placed inside any part of the body.
If you suspect a child has swallowed a button battery, contact the Poisons Information Centre on 13 11 26 and you will be directed to the nearest hospital or emergency service that can manage the injury.

WARNING: Keep out of reach of children
Swallowing can lead to chemical burns, perforation of soft tissue, and death. Severe burns can occur within 2 hours of ingestion. Seek medical attention immediately.

TEST PROCEDURES/OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

IMPORTANT

For testing 12 volt batteries, and for testing 12 and 24 volt charging systems.
Suggested operation range 0ºC (32ºF) to 50ºC (122ºF) in ambient temperature.

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.

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 utmost importance, if you have any doubt, that each time before using your tester, you read these instructions very carefully.
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.
DO NOT expose the tester to rain or snow.

PERSONAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

Someone should be within range of your voice or close enough to come to your aid when you work near a lead acid battery.
Have plenty of fresh water and soap nearby in case battery acid contacts skin, clothing or eyes.
Wear safety glasses and protective clothing.
If battery acid contacts skin or clothing, wash immediately with soap and water. If acid enters eye, immediately flood eye with running cold water for at least ten minutes and get medical attention immediately.
NEVER smoke or allow a spark or flame in vicinity of battery or engine.
Be extra cautious to reduce risk of dropping a metal tool onto the battery.
It could spark or short-circuit the battery or other electrical parts and could cause an explosion.
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

Be sure area around battery is well ventilated while battery is being tested.
Clean battery terminals. Be careful to keep corrosion from coming in contact with eyes.
Inspect the battery for cracked or broken case or cover. If battery is damaged, do not use tester.
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.
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.

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.

BEFORE TESTING

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.
Make sure you have put 1x CR2032 battery into the battery chamber and set the date & time. Replace this battery if the date & time goes slower than it should be.
Note that nothing will be seen on the display until the tester is connected to a vehicle battery.
Make sure the battery terminals are clean. Wire 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.

PAPER REPLACEMENT

Open the clear cover.
Place a new paper roll in the compartment.
Pull a short length of paper from the compartment and press down the clear cover to close.

SYSTEM ANALYZER
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.

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.v

BATTERY TEST

Select BATTERY TEST. Press «ENTER».
- BATTERY TEST XX.XX V
Press the to select REGULAR/STD or START/STOP battery.
- REGULAR/STD
- REGULAR/STD BATTERY:
  FLOODED, AGM FLAT PLATE, AGM SPIRAL, VRLA/GEL
- START/STOP
- START/STOP BATTERY:
  AGM FLAT PLATE, EFB
Press the key to select the battery type:
- BATTERY TYPE: AGM FLAT PLATE
Press «ENTER» to confirm choice.
- ENTER
P ress the key to select the battery rating: CCA/SAE, EN, JIS, DIN, IEC, & CA/MCA.
- SELECT RATING: CCA/SAE
Press «ENTER» to confirm choice.
- ENTER
Press the key to input the battery capacity.
- C CA/SAE: 40~2000
- EN: 40~1885
- DIN: 25~1120
- I EC: 30~1320
- JIS: By Battery Type No.
- CA/MCA: 50~2400
- SELECT CAPACITY: 560CCA/SAE
Press the key to confirm the temperature.
- ABOVE 32°F/0°C? YES/NO
Press <> to begin the test.
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  * TESTINGReturn Feature: Before the test is started, the user can always return to the previous setting page by pressing <<ENTER>> for 2 seconds.  
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  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.
  - Follow the instructions indicating when to turn the headlights on and off or apply a load into the battery.

In- ehicle :

    * SURFACE CHARGE IN VEHICLE? YES
    * TURN HEADLIGHTS ON FOR 15

Out Of Vehicle:

    * SURFACE CHARGE IN VEHICLE? NO
    * TESTING

The tester will resume testing after it detects that the surface charge is removed.

Test the battery for few seconds.
Press the key to select battery fully charged or not if tester asks. Press «ENTER» to confirm choice.
- IS BATTERY CHARGED? YES/NO
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)}.
One of the six test results will be displayed:
- GOOD & PASS
- V OL: xx.xx V
- CCA: xxxx CCA/SAE
- IR: xx.xx mΩ
- GOOD & RECHARGE
- VOL: xx.xx V
- CCA: xxxx CCA/SAE
- IR: xx.xx mΩ
- GOOD & PASS
  The battery is good and capable of holding a charge.
- CAUTION
  - VOL: xx.xx V
  - CCA: xxxx CCA/SAE
  - IR: xx.xx mΩ
- GOOD & RECHARGE
  The battery is good but needs to be recharged.
- RECHARGE & RETEST
  - VOL: xx.xx V
  - CCA: xxxx CCA/SAE
  - IR: xx.xx mΩ
- 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 affecting the charging function. Please pay attention to the battery for replacement consideration and charging system checking.
- BAD & REPLACE
  - 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.
- BAD CELL & REPLACE
  - VOL: xx.xx V
  - CCA: xxxx CCA/SAE
  - IR: xx.xx mΩ
- BAD & REPLACE
  The battery will not hold a charge. It should be replaced immediately.
- BAD CELL & REPLACE
  The battery has at least one cell short circuit. It should be replaced immediately.
- 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.
SOC & SOH Display: Press directional keys to see SOC & SOH:
- GOOD & PASS
- SOC: xx.xx V
- 90%
- GOOD & PASS
- S OC: xx.xx V
- 90%
Press the key to select result printing: YES or NO. Press «ENTER» to confirm your choice.
- 24V System Test Printing: The printer will not function for 24 Volt batteries system test printing. The 24V system test result will be recorded till you hook up to a 12V battery and the right screen shows up. Please select “YES” and press enter key to print the result and then disconnect the clamps. The screen will appear again after you reconnect the clamps. Please select “NO” and press the enter key to go back to the main menu.
- PRINT RESULT? YES/NO
- PRINT 24V SYSTEM RESULT? YES
Press «ENTER» return to MAIN MENU or remove the test clamps from the battery posts after completion of testing batteries to end test.
- ENTER

SYSTEM TEST

Select “SYSTEM TEST” from the main menu.
- SYSTEM TEST xx.xx V
Turn off all vehicle accessory loads such as light, air conditioning, radio, etc. Before starting the engine.
- TURN OFF LOADS START ENGINE
When the engine is started, one of the three results will be displayed along with the actual reading measured.
- CRANKING VOLTS NORMAL
  The system is showing normal draw. Press «ENTER» to perform the charging system test.
- CRANKING VOLTS
- xx.xx V
- NORMAL
- VOLTS BEIM ANLASSEN LOW
  The cranking voltage is below normal limits, troubleshoot the starter with manufacturers recommended procedure.
- CRANKING VOLTS
- xx.xx V
- LOW
- VOLTS BEIM ANLASSEN NOT DETECTED
  The cranking voltage is not detected.
- CRANKING VOLTS NOT DETECTED
Press «ENTER» to begin charging system test.
- PRESS ENTER FOR CHARGING TEST
- MAKE SURE ALL LOADS ARE OFF
Press the «ENTER» key, one of the three results will be displayed along with the actual reading measured.
- HIGH CHARGING VOLTS WHEN TEST AT IDLE
  The voltage output from the alternator to the battery exceeds the normal limits of a functioning regulator. Check to ensure there is no loose connection and the ground connection is normal. If there is no connection issue, replace the regulator. Since most alternators have the regulator built- in, this will require you to replace the alternator. The normal high limit of a typical automotive regulator is 14.7 volts +/- 0.05. Check manufacturer specifications for the correct limit, as it will vary by vehicle type and manufacturer.
- ALT. IDLE VOLTS
- xx.xx V
- HIGH
- CHARGING SYSTEM NORMAL WHEN TEST AT IDLE
  The system is showing normal output from the alternator. No problem is detected.
- ALT. IDLE VOLTS
- xx.xx V
- NORMAL
- LOW CHARGING VOLTS WHEN TEST AT IDLE
  The alternator is not providing sufficient current to the battery. Check the belts to ensure the alternator is rotating with engine running. If the belts are slipping or broken, replace the belts and retest. Check the connections from the alternator to the battery. If the connection is loose or heavily corroded, clean or replace the cable and retest. If the belts and connections are in good condition, replace the alternator.
- ALT. IDLE VOLTS
- xx.xx V
- LOW
Press «ENTER» for the charging system with accessory loads. Turn on the blower to high (heat), high beam headlights, and rear defogger. Do not use cyclical loads such as air conditioning or windshield wipers.
- TURN ON LOADS PRESS ENTER
When testing older model diesel engines, the users need to run up the engine to 2500 rpm for 15 secs.
- RUN ENGINE UP TO 2500RPM 15 SEC
RUN ENGINE UP TO 2500RPM 15 SEC
- RIPPLE DETECTED NORMAL
  Diodes function well in the alternator / starter.
- RIPPLE DETECTED
- xx.xx V
- NORMAL
- NO RIPPLE DETECT Ripple is not detected.
- NO RIPPLE DETECT PRESS ENTER
- EXCESS RIPPLE DETECTED
  One or more diodes in the alternator are not functioning or there is stator damage. Check to ensure the alternator mounting is sturdy and that the belts are in good shape and functioning properly. If the mounting and belts are good, replace the alternator.
- RIPPLE DETECTED
- xx.xx V
- HIGH
Press the «ENTER» key to continue the charging system with accessory loads. One of the three results will be displayed along with the actual testing measured.
- CHARGING SYSTEM HIGH WHEN TEST WITH ACCESSORY LOADS
  The voltage output from the alternator to the battery exceeds the normal limits of a functioning regulator. Check to ensure there are no loose connections and that the ground connection is normal. If there are no connection issues, replace the regulator. Since most alternators have the regulator built-in, this will require you to replace the alternator.
- ALT. LOAD VOLTS
- xx.xx V
- HIGH
- CHARGING SYSTEM LOW WHEN TEST WITH ACCESSORY LOADS
  The alternator is not providing sufficient current for the system’s electrical loads and the charging current for the battery. Check the belts to ensure the alternator is rotating with the engine running. If the belts are slipping or broken, replace the belts and retest. Check the connections from the alternator to the battery. If the connection is loose orheavily corroded, clean or replace the cable and retest. If the belts and connections are in good working condition, replace the alternator.
- ALT. LOAD VOLTS
- xx.xx V
- LOW
- CHARGING SYSTEM NORMAL WHEN TEST WITH ACCESSORY LOADS
  The system is showing normal output from the alternator. No problem detected.
- ALT. LOAD VOLTS
- xx.xx V
- NORMAL
Press «ENTER» when charging system test is completed. Turn all accessory loads and engine off. Press «ENTER» to read the system test results.
- TEST OVER. TURN OFF LOADS & ENGINE
- ALT. LOAD VOLTS
- xx.xx V
- NORMAL RIPPLE VOLTAGE
- xx.xx V
- NORMAL
Press “ENTER” to press result or not.
- CRANKING VOLTAGE
- xx.xx V
- NORMAL
- ALT. IDLE VOLTS
- xx.xx V
- NORMAL

IN-VEHICLE TEST

This is a combination test of both battery test & system test. Please refer to above testing procedures or follow the instructions on the display of the tester.

GLOSSARY

WHAT IS A GEL BATTERY?

A gel battery is a lead-acid electric storage battery that:

is sealed using special pressure valves and should never be opened.
is completely maintenance-free.*
has all of its electrolyte absorbed in separators consisting of a sponge-like mass of matted glass fibres.
uses a recombination reaction to prevent the escape of hydrogen and oxygen gases normally lost in a flooded lead-acid battery (particularly in deep cycle applications).
is non-spillable, and therefore can be operated in virtually any position. However, upside-down installation is not recommended.
Connections must be retorqued and the batteries should be cleaned periodically.
is sealed using special pressure valves and should never be opened.
is completely maintenance-free.
uses thixotropic gelled electrolyte.
uses a recombination reaction to prevent the escape of hydrogen and oxygen gases normally lost in a flooded lead-acid battery (particularly in deep cycle applications).
is non-spillable, and therefore can be operated in virtually any position. However, upside-down installation is not recommend-ed.
Connections must be retorqued and the batteries should be cleaned periodicall

WHAT IS AN AGM BATTERY?

An AGM battery is a lead-acid electric storage battery that:

is sealed using special pressure valves and should never be opened.
is completely maintenance-free.*
has all of its electrolyte absorbed in separators consisting of a sponge-like mass of matted glass fibres.
uses a recombination reaction to prevent the escape of hydrogen and oxygen gases normally lost in a flooded lead-acid battery (particularly in deep cycle applications).
is non-spillable, and therefore can be operated in virtually any position. However, upside-down installation is not recommended.
Connections must be retorqued and the batteries should be cleaned periodically.

WHAT IS A VRLA BATTERY?
Valve Regulated Lead Acid Battery – This type of battery is sealed Maintenance Free with a “Bunce” Valve or Valves in the top of them that opens when a preset pressure is realized inside the battery and let’s the excess gas pressure out. Then the valve resets itself.

WHAT IS A SLI BATTERY?
These initials stand for Starting, Lighting and Ignition, which are the three basic functions which a battery has to perform on all normal vehicles. Batteries given this description will have been specifically designed for service on cars and trucks within a voltage controlled electrical system. Those SLI batteries which are intended for heavy haulage vehicles fitted with large diesel motors may often be called COMMERCIAL batteries. They have to be much more powerful and more robust than batteries intended for cars.

WHAT IS STATE OF HEALTH?
It means how much battery capacity is left (%) comparing with the marked original battery capacity.

WHAT IS STATE OF CHARGE?
It means how many percent of the battery is actually charged.

WHAT IS CCA (COLD CRANKING AMPS)?
The current in amperes which a new fully charged battery can deliver for 30 seconds continuously without the terminal voltage falling below 1.2volts per cell, after it has been cooled to 0OF and held at that temperature. This rating reflects the ability of the battery to deliver engine starting currents under winter conditions.

WHAT IS AMPERE-HOUR?
The unit of measurement of electrical capacity. A current of one ampere for one hour implies the delivery or receipt of one ampere-hour of electricity. Current multiplied by time in hours equals ampere-hours.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF WARRANTY

Products developed and sold by Tridon Australia Pty Ltd come with a guarantee for the reasonable life of the product, for the purpose it is commonly used. This is in addition to the rights of the consumer under the Australian Consumer Law. To be considered for warranty please take the product with proof of purchase to the store where you purchased the product or contact Tridon Australia

The warranty is given by:
Tridon Australia,
21-25 Derby St
, Silverwater,
NSW 2128.
Tel: 1300 362 263.
Email: mail@tridon.com.au

Our goods come with guarantees that cannot be excluded under the Australian Consumer Law. You are entitled to a replacement or refund for a major failure and for compensation for any other reasonably foreseeable loss or damage incurred if the product fails when used for the purpose for which it was intended. You are also entitled to have the goods repaired or replaced if the goods fail to be of acceptablequality and the failure does not amount to a major failure. Tridon Australia will bear costs associated with claiming legitimate warranties. Proof of expenses incurred must be submitted to Tridon Australia Pty Ltd.