TooL it PBT 824 Battery Tester Instruction Manual

TooL it PBT 824 Battery Tester

Product Information

Product Name: PBT 824

Languages Available: French (FR), English (EN), German (DE), Spanish (ES), Russian (RU), Dutch (NL), Italian (IT)

Date of Manual: V5_23/01/2023

Manufacturer Website: www.gys.fr

Product Usage Instructions

Main Menu

To access the main menu, press the corresponding button.

Date/Time Change

To change the date and time, navigate to the “Changement date/heure” option in the main menu. Use the screen display to enter the desired month, day, hour, and minute.

Battery Test

To perform a battery test, select the “TEST DE BATTERIE” option in the main menu. The screen will display the battery voltage and the progress of the test.

Customization

To customize settings, select the “PERSONNALISER” option in the main menu.

Battery Analysis

The battery analysis provides information about the battery’s voltage, CCA (Cold Cranking Amps) rating, and internal resistance.
The screen will display different messages based on the analysis result, such as “BATTERIE OK,” “OK A RECHARGER,” “ERREUR CHARGE,” etc.

Warning Messages

The device may display warning messages related to voltage, CCA, internal resistance, and charging. Pay attention to these messages for proper battery maintenance.

Alternator Analysis

The alternator analysis provides information about the alternator’s idle voltage and charge voltage. The screen will display different messages based on the analysis result, such as “ALT. IDLE VOLTS xx.xx V HAUTE,” “ALT. CHARGE DES VOLTS xx.xx V NORMAL,” etc.

Vehicle Test

To perform a battery test in a vehicle, select the “TEST EN VEHICULE” option in the main menu.

Paper Replacement

To replace the paper, follow these steps:

• A. Open the transparent cover.
• B. Place a new roll of paper in the compartment.
• C. Insert a small length of paper into the compartment and press the transparent cover to close it.

Maintenance

Refer to the user manual for maintenance instructions and guidelines.

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

This manual includes guidelines on the operation of your device and the precautions to follow for your own safety. Ensure it is read carefully before first use and keep it handy for future reference.

Risk of explosion and fire!
A battery being charged can emit explosive gas.

• The battery tester should only be connected to batteries with a rated output voltage of 6 V, 12 V and 24 V .
• CAUTION: Reverse polarity will cause the fuse to blow and could cause permanent damage. Damage due to reverse polarity is not covered by our warranty.
• CAUTION: If the car’s battery is disconnected, some management systems may be disabled.
• Consult your vehicle manual for more information on installation.
• Do not use the battery tester if the cord or terminals are damaged.
• Do not use the battery tester if it has received a severe shock or has been damaged in any way.
• Do not disassemble the device. Incorrect reassembly may result in a risk of electric shock or fire.

Acid projection hazard!

• Wear appropriate safety glasses and clothing.
• I f your eyes or skin come into contact with battery acid, rinse the affected part of the body with plenty of water and seek immediate medical assistance.
• Avoid flames and sparks. Do not smoke.
• Protect the electrical contacts of the battery against short-circuiting.
• The device complies with European Directive.
• The certificate of compliance is available on our website.
• EAC conformity mark (Eurasian Economic Commission)
• Material conforms to UK requirements. The UK Declaration of Conformity is available on our website (see cover page).
• Device compliant with Moroccan standards.
• The C م(CMIM) declaration of conformity is available on our website.
• This product should be disposed of at an appropriate recycling facility. Do not dispose of in domestic waste.
• Recyclable product that falls within waste sorting recommen-dations

OPERATION AND USE

Note: Whenever the tester is connected to a battery, it will perform a quick cable check to ensure that it is pro-perly connected. If the connection is good, the tester will return to the home screen. If the connection is bad, the display will show «CHECK CLAMPS». If this happens, check the cable connections. The clamps may need to be reconnected to the battery or the cable may need to be replaced if its ends are damaged.

1. Ensure that the area is well ventilated before carrying out a test.

2. Tester for 12 V batteries and systems for 12 and 24 V charging (only 12 V for START / STOP batteries).

3. Before testing the battery, make sure the ignition and accessories are both off. Close all the doors and the boot.

4. Recommended operating temperature: From 0 (32°F) – 50°C (122°F).

5. Make sure the battery terminals are clean. If necessary, clean them using a wire brush.
   Any oxidation between the tester terminals and the battery connectors or between the battery connectors and the battery’s terminals will reduce the equipment’s effectiveness.

6. Ensure that there are six AA batteries in the battery compartment.

7. Connect the negative (black) terminal to the battery’s negative terminal. Connect the positive (red) terminal to the battery’s positive terminal.

MAIN MENU

Once the clamps are connected, the tester will automatically display the main menu. Use the arrow keys to scroll through the main menu features.

Battery test

| BATTERY TEST

XX.XX V

|

Press “ENTER” to do a battery test

System test

| SYSTEM TEST

XX.XX V

|

Press “ENTER” to test the system

Vehicle test

| VEHICLE TEST

XX.XX V

|

Press «ENTER» to carry out a vehicle test.

Print out the last result

| PRINT THE LAST RESULT|

Press «ENTER» to print out the last result.

Selecting the language

|

LANGUAGE SELECTION

|

Press «ENTER» to change the language.

Test count

|

TEST COUNT

| Press «ENTER» to see how many times the battery / system / vehicle test has been performed.

Changing the date / time

|

2018/02/05 13:25:00

| Press «ENTER» to set the date and time. Then press the keys to set the «YEAR». Press «ENTER» to set the year.

Follow the previous steps to set the month /

day / hour and minute.

Brightness|

BRIGHTNESS

|

Press «ENTER» to adjust the screen’s bri- ghtness.

Customise|

CUSTOMISE

|

Press «»ENTER»» to edit the

customi-sation information.

BATTERY TEST

1. Select «Battery Test» from the main menu and press «ENTER».
2. Press the keys to select «REGULAR / STANDARD» or «START / STOP».
3. Press the keys to select the battery type. Press «ENTER» to confirm.
4. Press the keys to select the standard (EN, CCA, BCI, CA, MCA, JIS, DIN, IEC, SAE or GB).
5. Press the arrow keys to enter the battery’s capacity, shown in Ampere-hours (Ah).
6. Confirm the ambient temperature is above 0°C (32°F) by pressing «ENTER».
7. Follow the tester’s instructions.

It is possible to return to the main menu at any stage of the process by pressing «ENTER» for two seconds.

Battery test result
The result screen will turn green, orange or red depending on the results of the test. Green indicates a positive result, orange means satisfactory but must be monitored and red signifies that the batteries need to be replaced.

Battery in good condition

| VOL : xx.xx V CCA : xxxx CCA/SAE

IR : xx.xx mΩ

BATTERY OK

|

The battery is operational.

Good condition, needs to be

recharged

| VOL : xx.xx V CCA : xxxx CCA/SAE

IR : xx.xx mΩ OK TO RECHARGE

|

Battery in good condition but current is low. Recharge before using.

Warning

| VOL : xx.xx V CCA : xxxx CCA/SAE

IR : xx.xx mΩ

WARNING

| The battery requires maintenance. It gradually weakens the unit’s starting capacity. There may also be a bad connection between the vehicle and the battery. Monitor the battery to check if replacement is needed.

Charge & test

| VOL : xx.xx V CCA : xxxx CCA/SAE

IR : xx.xx mΩ

CHARGE & TEST

|

The battery discharges quickly and is then no longer functional. Replace the battery.

Replace the battery

| VOL : xx.xx V CCA : xxxx CCA/SAE

IR : xx.xx mΩ

REPLACE THE BATTERY

|

The battery discharges quickly and is then no longer functional. Replace the battery.

Defective cells, replace battery.

| VOL : xx.xx V CCA : xxxx CCA/SAE

IR : xx.xx mΩ

CEL DEF. REPLACE BATTERY

|

At least one of the cells in the battery has been

short-circuited. Replace the battery.

Charging error

| VOL : xx.xx V CCA : xxxx CCA/SAE

IR : xx.xx mΩ

CHARGING ERROR

| The battery has exceeded 2,000 CCA or 200 Ah, or the clamps are not connected properly. Fully charge the battery and retest after checking the first two causes are not causing the problem. If the display screen remains the same, the battery must be replaced.

State of charge and battery health display screen

1. Press the arrow keys to view the battery’s SOC (state of charge) and SOH (status of health).
2. Select YES or NO using the arrow keys to print the result and press «ENTER».
3. Press «ENTER» to return to the main menu.

What is «TEST CODE»?
It allows you to retrieve the test data in the form of a computer table:
A. Insert the supplied CD into the computer’s drive.
B. Open the table.
C. Scan the receipt’s barcode (previously printed) using a barcode reader or enter the code in the computer table’s first cell.
D. The test results are displayed.
3. Select YES or NO using the arrow keys to print the result and press «ENTER».
4. Press «ENTER» to return to the main menu.

24 V battery test
To test a 24 V battery composed of two individual 12 V batteries wired in series, the tester must perform two separate tests on each of the batteries.

1. Select «BATTERY TEST» from the main menu and select «BATTERY PACK. 24 V».
2. Connect the negative and positive clamps to the 24 V battery pack’s terminals. Press OK to start the test.
3. The display screen will show «CONNECT BATTERY 1».
4. Connect the clamps to the first 12 V battery.
5. Press the keys to select «REGULAR / STANDARD» or «START / STOP».
6. Press the keys to select the battery type. Press «ENTER» to confirm.
7. Press the keys to select the standard (EN, CCA, BCI, CA, MCA, JIS, DIN, IEC, SAE or GB).
8. Press the keys to enter the battery’s capacity, shown in Ampere-hours (Ah).
9. Confirm the ambient temperature is above 0°C (32°F) by pressing «ENTER».
10.  Follow the same procedure for battery no. 2. Then print out the receipt showing both results.

TESTING THE ALTERNATOR CHARGING SYSTEM

1. Select «SYSTEM TEST» in the main menu.
2. Ensure that all consumers are off before starting the engine, such as the headlights, lights, air conditioning system and the radio, etc.
3. When the engine is running, one of the following three results will be displayed:

load circuit test.
Low starting voltage| The voltage is below the limit. Configure the starter following the manufacturer’s instructions.
No starting voltage detected| The starting voltage is not detected. Restart the unit.

Press «ENTER» to begin the charging system test.

Start-up voltage test results

High starting voltage when the test is performed on an idle power source.

| ALT. IDLE VOLTS

xx.xx V HIGH

| Check that the connections are good. If eve- ry-thing is properly connected, replace the regulator.

Normal starting voltage when the test is performed on an idle power source.

| ALT. IDLE VOLTS

xx.xx V NORMAL

| ****

No problem detected. Alternator is operating

normally.

Low starting voltage when the test is performed on an idle power source.

| ****

ALT. IDLE VOLTS

xx.xx V LOW

| The alternator is not providing enough power to the battery. Check the belts and ensure that the alternator is running when the engine is on. If the belts slip out of place or are broken, replace and re-test them. Check the connection between the alternator and the battery. If the connection is bad, clean or replace the cable and re-test. If the alternator belts and connections are in good condition, replace the alternator.

The tester will prompt the user to «TURN ON CONSUMERS AND PRESS ENTER». Turn on the heater to its maximum setting (heat) as well as the full beam lights and rear headlights. However, do not switch on cyclic loads such as air conditioning or windscreen wipers.
When the test is completed, run the engine at 2,500 rpm for 15 seconds.
Press «ENTER» to see the charging system’s undulation pattern. One of the three test results is displayed:

Replace it.

High undulation current.

| One or more diodes are not working or are damaged. Make sure that the alternator support is properly positioned and that the timing belts are working properly. If so, replace the alternator.

Press «ENTER» to continue the charging system test with the consumers running (lights and heating system, etc).

Charging system test result with consumers running

High starting voltage when tested

with the consumers on.

| ALT. VOLT CHARGING

xx.xx V HIGH

| The alternator’s output voltage is abnormally high. Check that there are no connection pro-blems. If not, replace the alternator.
Normal starting voltage when

tested with the consumers on.

| ALT. VOLT CHARGING

xx.xx V NORMAL

| Alternator voltage output is normal. No problems

detected.

Low starting voltage when the test is performed with the consumers on.

| ****

ALT. VOLT CHARGING

xx.xx V LOW

| The alternator cannot provide enough current to charge the electrical system and the battery. Check the belts and make sure the alternator is running when the engine is switched on. If the belts slip or break, replace them and re-test. Check the connection between the alternator and the battery. If the connection is poor, clean or replace the cable and re-test. If the belts and connection are in good condition, then replace the alternator.

Press «ENTER» when the charging system test is completed. Switch off all consumers (heating system and head-lights, etc.). Press «ENTER» to read the test results.

VEHICLE TEST

This is a combination of a battery test and a system test. By choosing «VEHICLE TEST» the tester automatically carries out all the tests. The test results are displayed on a single receipt. Refer to the test procedures above or follow the instructions on the screen.

REPLACING THE PAPER

• A. Open the clear cover.
• B. Place a new roll of paper in the compartment.
• C. Pull a small length of paper out from the compartment and push the clear cover to close it.

MAINTENANCE

Display switched off

| Check that the device is properly connected. The battery voltage is not high enough to perform the test (<1.5 V).

Fully recharge the battery and try again.

Printing fault

| Paper jam: the paper is not inserted correctly. Out of printing paper: Insert paper.

Insufficient internal battery

| ****

Replace the batteries in the tester.

WARRANTY

The warranty covers faulty workmanship for two years from the date of purchase (parts and labour).
The warranty does not cover:

• Damage caused by transporting the device.
• The usual wear and tear of parts (e.g., cables and clamps, etc.).
• Damage caused by misuse (power supply errors, dropping or dismantling the equipment, etc.).
• Environmental faults (pollution, rust and dust, etc.).
• In the event of a breakdown, return the unit to your distributor along with:
  • Proof of purchase (receipt or invoice, etc.).
  • A note describing the fault.

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