ERMENRICH AL30 Zing Battery Tester User Manual

: June 12, 2024
: ERMENRICH

Table of Contents

ERMENRICH AL30 Zing Battery Tester
Product Information
Product Usage Instructions
Product Description
Usage
Menu
Battery test
Cranking test
Charging test
Specifications
Care and maintenance
Levenhuk International Lifetime Warranty
JIS translation table
References
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ERMENRICH AL30 Zing Battery Tester

Product Information

Product Name: Ermenrich Zing AL30 Battery Tester
Model Number: AL30
Supported Languages: EN, BG, CZ, DE, ES, HU, IT, PL, PT, RU, TR
Designed for: Testing 12V batteries only

Product Usage Instructions

Read the safety instructions and user manual before using the product.
Keep the product away from children.
Use the device only as specified in the user manual.
Note: Do not use the device on a group of batteries connected in series.

Battery Test:

Press (1) to enter the menu.
Select “BAT TEST” using the up and down buttons.
Press (1) to confirm the selection.
Set the cranking amps value as specified by the battery manufacturer using the up and down buttons.
Change the first four digits accordingly using the left and right buttons.
Select the desired measurement standard.
Confirm the selection and press and hold (1) for 3 seconds to start the measurement.
To repeat the measurement, press and hold (1) for 3 seconds.

Battery Test Display Information:

GOOD: The battery is in good condition.
WARNING: The battery is old; consider replacing it.
REPLACE: The battery is in critical condition; replace it.
VOLT TOO HIGH: The battery voltage is too high and affecting the test result.
VOLT TOO LOW: The battery voltage is too low and affecting the test result.

Cranking Test:

Select “CRANKING TEST” in the menu and press (1) to confirm.
Turn the ignition on.
The cranking test starts automatically.
The starting voltage and starting time in milliseconds will be displayed on the screen.

Cranking Test Display Information:

GOOD: Cranking voltage and speed are good.
WARNING: Slow cranking.

Charging Test:

Select “CHARGING TEST” in the menu and press (1) to confirm.
To perform the charging idle voltage test, increase the engine speed to 2500 RPM, turn off all loads, and then press (1).
To perform the charging load voltage test, increase the engine speed to 2500 RPM, turn on all loads, and then press (1).

Charging Test Display Information:

HIGH: High charging voltage.
NORMAL: Normal charging voltage.
LOW: Low charging voltage.

Specifications:
The manufacturer reserves the right to make changes to the product range and specifications without prior notice.

Product Description

ENT button (Enter)
Red clamp (+)
Black clamp (–)

Please carefully read the safety instructions and the user manual before using this product. Keep away from children. Use the device only as specified in the user manual.

Note!
This device is designed for testing 12V batteries only. Do not use it on a group of batteries connected in series.

Usage

Turn the ignition and all the accessories off half an hour before testing the battery. Remove any dirt and grease from the battery terminals.
Put the clamps on the battery terminals according to their corresponding polarity: the red clamp goes to the positive (+) terminal, and the black clamp goes to the negative (–) one. The device automatically powers on, and the starting screen is displayed. If “Check clamps” is shown on the screen, check the connection.

Press (1) to enter the menu. TEST FUNC SELECT is shown on the screen. Use the ↑ and ↓ buttons to select the mode. Use ← to go back to the starting screen.
The display order: BAT TEST -> CRANKING TEST -> CHARGING TEST.

Note! If the connection is poor, the menu cannot be entered.

Battery test

Select BAT TEST in the menu and press (1). Set the cranking amps value as specified by the battery manufacturer using the ← and ENT/→ arrows. Change the first four digits accordingly by pressing the ↑ and ↓ buttons, and then select the desired measurement standard. Confirm the selection and then press and hold (1) for 3 seconds. To repeat the measurement, press and hold (1) for 3 seconds. The last input value will be saved as a default.

Display information

GOOD| The battery is in good condition.
WARNING| The battery is old; consider replacing it.
REPLACE| The battery is in critical condition. Replace the battery.
VOLT TOO HIGH| The battery voltage is too high and it is affecting the test result.
VOLT TOO LOW| The battery voltage is too low and it is affecting the test result.

Measurement standards:

CCA: 100–1700
CA: 100–1700
BCI: 100–1700
MCA: 100–1700
SAE: 100–1700
GB: 30–200Ah
JIS: 26A17–245H52
IEC 100–1000
EN: 100–1700
DIN: 100–1000

Note!
When JIS standard input is needed, please refer to the JIS/CCA comparison table to set the CCA value (see Appendix A in English).

Cranking test

Select CRANKING TEST in the menu and press (1). The START ENGINE is shown on the screen. Turn the ignition on. The cranking test starts automatically. The starting voltage and starting time in milliseconds will be displayed on the screen. Press ← to go back to the menu.

Display information

GOOD| Cranking voltage and speed are good
WARNING| Slow cranking

Charging test

Select CHARGING TEST in the menu and press (1) to enter the charging idle voltage test. The screen shows “Increase RPM to 2500. Close all loads. Then, press ENT/→”. Increase the engine speed to 2500RPM (rotation per minute), turn all of the loads off, and then press (1).

Display information

HIGH| High charging voltage
NORMAL| Normal charging voltage
LOW| Low charging voltage

Press (1) to enter the charging load voltage test. The screen shows “Increase RPM to 2500. Start all of the loads. Then, press ENT/→”. Increase the engine speed to 2500RPM (rotation per minute), turn all of the loads on, and then press (1). Press ← to go back to the menu.

Display information

NORMAL| Normal charging voltage
LOW| Low charging voltage

Specifications

Application 12V starter battery
Voltage measurement range (DC), V 6–18
Battery level test +
Cranking test +
Charging system test +
Testing standards CCA, CA, BCI, MCA, SAE, GB, JIS, IEC, EN, DIN
Operating temperature range, °C/°F 0…+50 (operating), −10…+50 (storage) / +32…+122 (operating), +14…+122 (storage)
Power supply from the tested battery

The manufacturer reserves the right to make changes to the product range and specifications without prior notice.

Care and maintenance

Only use the device within the permitted range. Do not use the device if it is not working properly. Protect the device from sudden impact and excessive mechanical force. Store the device in a dry cool place. Please note that the parameters of the power supply must comply with the technical characteristics of the device. Do not smoke, cause sparks, or strike matches near the battery when testing. Do not come in contact with a leaking battery. If battery acid comes into contact with your skin or clothing, wash it off immediately with soap and water. If acid comes into contact with your eyes, flush immediately with copious cold water for at least ten minutes and get medical attention as soon as possible. Keep away from children.

Levenhuk International Lifetime Warranty

All Levenhuk telescopes, microscopes, binoculars, and other optical products, except for their accessories, carry a lifetime warranty against defects in materials and workmanship. A lifetime warranty is a guarantee on the lifetime of the product on the market. All Levenhuk accessories are warranted to be free of defects in materials and workmanship for six months from the purchase date. The warranty entitles you to the free repair or replacement of the Levenhuk product in any country where a Levenhuk office is located if all the warranty conditions are met.

For further details, please visit: www.levenhuk.com/warranty If warranty problems arise, or if you need assistance in using your product, contact the local Levenhuk branch.