DonosHome BT60 12V 24V Car Battery Tester User Manual

DonosHome BT60 12V 24V Car Battery Tester

Welcome

Thank you for purchasing DonosHome BT60 Battery Analyzer.

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Bold Text

It is used bold text to highlight items such as buttons and menu options.
Example : Press the OK button to select.

Warnings and Precautions

Please read this user manual carefully and follow the following warnings and precautions before use, to
prevent the possibility of personal injury or damage to the vehicle and/or device:
DO NOT smoke, strike a match, or cause a spark near the vehicle during testing.
DO NOT contact with hot engine parts to prevent severe burns, especially when the engine is running.
DO NOT use the analyzer during driving.
DO NOT wear jewelry or loose clothing when working on an engine.
DO NOT place the analyzer near the running engine or exhaust pipe to avoid damage from high temperatures.
DO NOT connect the battery analyzer to the Jump-Start posts to ensure data accuracy and operation safety.
Exhaust gases are Poisonous. Operate the vehicle ONLY in a well-ventilated area and always perform vehicle testing in a safe environment.
To avoid serious injury, always be aware of rotating parts that move at high speed when an engine is running and keep a safe distance from these parts as well as other potentially moving objects.
The batteries, battery pole, terminals, and other accessories contain dangerous chemicals which may cause burns or explosions. Wash hands after handling.
To protect your eyes or skin from propelled objects as well as hot or caustic liquids, always wear ANSI approved goggles. Avoiding direct skin or eye contact with corrosive liquids.
Please keep the analyzer dry, clean, free from oil/water or grease.
Always disconnect the negative cable from the battery first and reconnect it last.
It cannot be used further, if the device is malfunctioning (e.g. damaged, deformed, leaking substances, incomplete display, etc. ).
The measurement should be done as far as possible without touching the test clamp to prevent the risk of electric shock, although the battery voltage may be lower than the safe voltage.
Always have a FIRE EXTINGUISHER by your side for extra safety when working on a battery.
Follow all standard safety precautions when working on a battery.

General Information

Location of the battery of vehicle?

Most models hold the battery in the engine bay of a car, under the hood, in one of the front corners. See battery location ① and ② in Figure 2.1.1.

For other location of battery, please refer to the vehicle’s service manual.

Label, icon and type of Battery

The battery label as Figure 2.2.1:

Reserve Capacity: 60Ah

Reserve Capacity (RC) reflects the runtime in minutes at a steady discharge of 25A. DIN and IEC mark the battery in Ah at a typical discharge of 0.2C-rate (5h ate) for starter batteries. A 60Ah battery would discharge at 12A.

Battery Type: Flooded H5 (Regular Flooded Lead Acid Battery (Wet))

Please refer to this sheet to check the most commonly seen battery types for your reference.

Regular Regular Flooded Lead Acid Battery (Regular Flooded Battery)| The Regular Flooded Battery, which typically supplies a voltage of 12.6V at full charge, is usually made of 6 cells with a liquid electrolyte solution of sulfuric acid and water that needs to be topped off periodically.
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Absorbent Glass Mat Battery (AGM)| AGM (Absorbed Glass Mats) battery is a lead acid battery, which is designed to deliver powerful bursts of starting amps and run for a long time.
According to the cell structure, AGM battery is divided into two categories: AGM FLAT PLATE and AGM SPIRAL , which is ideal for vehicles with automatic start-stop applications and braking energy recovery.
Gel Cell Battery (Gel)| Gel  battery  is  similar  to  regular  flooded battery.  But  calcium  replaces  the antimony in the lead plates of Gel battery, mixing sulfuric acid with a silica-gelling agent converts liquid electrolyte into a semi-stiff paste to make the gel maintenance free.
Enhanced Flooded Battery (EFB)| Enhanced Flooded Battery (EFB) uses a liquid electrolyte solution, but it’s different from the Regular Flooded Lead Acid Battery, it is sealed and maintenance-free.
Lithium Battery| Rechargeable battery with cobalt, manganese, nickel, and/or other metals as cathode and graphite anode. It may also be a Lithium-ion polymer battery: Similar to Li-ion with a solid polymer as an electrolyte; the addition of gelled material promotes conductivity.

Voltage: 12V

The vehicle batteries should measure at 12.6 volts (for 24V battery, it may be 25.2 volts), when fully charged. However, this measurement should be from 13.7 to 14.7 volts(for 24V battery, it may be from 26.5 to 28.2 volts) when the engine is running. It means that the battery’s resting voltage is weak, if the battery tester reads less than this standard. In this case, it typically needs to charge or replace the battery.

CCA: 580 (SAE)

The Rated Battery CCA value. Cold Cranking Amps, as specified by SAE. The most common rating for cranking batteries at 0 ºF (–17.8 ºC).

Battery System Standard Description

cranking batteries at 0°F (- 18°C)
SAE| Society of Automotive Engineers
CA| Cranking Amps standard. The effective starting current value at 0°C (32°F)
MCA| Marine Cranking Amps standard. The effective starting current value at 0°C (32°F)
DIN| Deutsche Industrie-Norm. German Industry Stardard.
IEC| International Electrotechnical Commission
EN| Europa-Norm
BCI| Battery Council International standard
JIS| Japanese Industry Standard, shown on a battery as a combination of numbers and letters
GB| China National Standard

Product Descriptions

Intended Use

DonosHome BT60 Battery Analyzer is designed as rapid and hand-holding to apply for detection of all the 6V, 12V, 24V car battery, motorcycle battery, truck battery and other vehicle batteries.
It can rapidly and effectively analyze and read important vehicle data, such as voltage, internal resistance, cold cranking amps, waveform of cranking or charging, battery state of health and status of charging etc. It can help to find the battery problem quickly and accurately, thus can achieve quick vehicle repair.

Package List

• BT60 Battery Analyzer
• User Manual

Compatibility

Please note that battery type and CCA values (Cold Cranking Amp) marked on the battery label before using.
BT60 Battery Analyzer supports the following types:

• Regular Flooded
• AGM Flat Plate
• AGM Spiral
• GEL
• EFB
• Lithium

BT60 Battery Analyzer supports the following measurement range:

Car/Truck: 30-220Ah

Technical Specifications

• Display : 3.2 Inch LCD color Screen
• Operating Temperature : -10 to 60℃ (14 to 140 F°)
• Storage Temperature : -20 to 70 C (-4 to 158 F°)
• Work Voltage Range : 5-35V DC. Power provided via vehicle battery
• Testing Range : CCA 2~3000A
• Cranking Test : support 12V and 24V
• Charging Test : support 12V and 36V
• Dimensions : 15 x 8 x 5 cm
• Weight : 0.30kg

Icons, Controls & Connections of Analyzer

Display

| Display: The 3.2″ colored screen shows menus, sub-menus, test results, specific functions, monitor status info, etc.
2|

Clamps

| Red Clamp is Positive clamp, Black Clamp is negative clamp.
3|

▲

| Arrow keys, Move up for selection
4|

▼

| Arrow keys, Move down for selection
5|

◄

| Arrow keys, Move left for selection
6|

►

| Arrow keys, Move light for selection
7|

ESC

| When pressed, it brings you back to the previous menu.
8|

F1

| Waveform function Shortcut Button.Quick access to Waveform function.
9|

OK

| Enter, To confirm the current operation.
10| | Green LED light on, the battery is good.
11| | Yellow LED light on, the battery needs to charge and retest.
12| | Red LED light on, the battery is bad, needs to replace.
13|

USB Port

| Connects the analyzer to the computer via USB cable for upgrade.

Operation Introduction

Preparation & Connection

Clean the battery posts or side terminals, before connecting the tester

Connecting the Analyzer

Connect the red clamp to the positive (+) terminal and the black clamp to the negative (–) terminal.
Before testing the battery, two clips are required to connect the terminals firmly.The best test location is the connection port of the battery. If the battery cannot be connected from the wiring port, you can try to test on the jumper port, but the measured data may be lower than the actual value. Three LED lights will flash if the Analyzer is not securely connected to the battery. The screen will flash as Figure 4.1.1 during the detection if the Analyzer is not securely connected to the battery.

NOTE : Do not connect the Analyzer to a voltage source greater than 36V DC; otherwise it may damage the Analyzer.
Make sure the engine and all accessory loads are off in order to have accurate results.
The voltage will be slightly higher than the normal value, when the battery is fully charged. Please turn on the headlights for 2-3 minutes and wait for the voltage to return to the normal value before testing.

Main Menu

Once the BT60 Battery Analyzer is connected to the power source, the color screen will light up, and display the starting video with DonosHome(as Figure 4.2.1), then display the Main Menu as Figure 4.2.2

Use the arrow keys, move for next page of Main Menu as Figure 4.2.3:
NOTE : Not all function options of analyzer are applicable to all battery. Available options may vary by the voltage, measurement standard, chemical of battery, etc.
Please note that not all rating systems are available for each application.

Battery Test: Motorcycle

Select Motorcycle and press OK in Main Menu as Figure 4.3.1, it enters the Motorcycle function, the screen will display the Select Type as Figure 4.3.2:

Select the type of battery according to the label of battery, press OK. Please select the type of Regular Blooded if it can’t confirm the type of the battery. But the testing result would be not accurate.
Set Battery Rating: set to and select the rating value according the label of battery. Select 3Ah as Figure 4.3.3(for example), press OK, the Analyzer works as Figure 4.3.4. Note: Hold down Up or Down key to increase the scrolling speed. Please note that the setting range is 2Ah-120Ah.

The testing result of GOOD BATTERY displays as Figure 4.3.5. The testing result of REPLACE displays as Figure 4.3.6. For more description of testing result, please check the below sheet.

the battery is not fully charged before retesting, it may result in error readings. If display again after charging, test again after charging, please replace the battery.
Replace| Battery is near to or already reached the end of the using life, replace battery
Bad cell| Battery interior damaged, bad cell or short circuit, replace battery
Charge-Retest| Unstable battery should be recharged and retest to avoid error. If same test result appears after recharge and retest, the battery is damaged, replace the battery

Remarks of the result:

SOH(State of Health) : Reflects battery performance; measured in %.
CCA : Indicates the test result of CCA.

SOC(State of Charge) : Indicates charge level of a battery; normally measured in percent. it describes the difference between a fully charged battery and the same battery in use.
VOL : Voltage of the battery.
STD : The battery rating value which set before testing.
R(Internal Resistance) : Electrical resistance of a battery pack in milliohms. It is the opposition to the current flow presented by the cells and the battery itself, generating heat. A good battery has low resistance; corrosion raises it
The result of LED Light indication as below sheet:

Battery Test: Car

Select Car, press OK in Main Menu as Figure 4.4.1, it enters the Car function, the screen will display the Select Type as Figure 4.4.2:

Select the type of battery according to the label of battery, press OK, it displays the Select Standard as figure :4.4.3. Use the arrow keys, move for next page of Select Standard as Figure 4.4.4.
Please select the type of Regular Blooded if it can’t confirm the type of the battery. But the testing result would be not accurate.
Select the measurement standard of battery according to the label of battery(for example CCA), press OK, it displays the Set Battery Rating as Figure 4.4.5.
Please note that the Set Battery Rating is 100-2000 CCA. But the Analyzer’s Measurement Range is wider than the Set Battery Rating.

Set Battery Rating : set to and select the rating value according the label of battery. The setting range is 100A-2000A. Select 580A as Figure 4.4.5(for example), press OK, the Analyzer works as Figure 4.4.6. Note: Hold down Up or Down key to increase the scrolling speed.
The testing result of GOOD BATTERY displays as Figure 4.4.7. The testing result of REPLACE displays as Figure 4.4.8. For more description of testing result, please check the below sheet.

the battery is not fully charged before retesting, it may result in error readings. If display again after charging, test again after charging, please replace the battery.
Replace| Battery is near to or already reached the end of the using life, replace battery
Bad cell| Battery interior damaged, bad cell or short circuit, replace battery
Charge-Retest| Unstable battery should be recharged and retest to avoid error. If same test result appears after recharge and retest, the battery is damaged, replace the battery

Remarks of the result:

SOH(State of Health) : Reflects battery performance; measured in %.
CCA : Indicates the test result of CCA.
SOC(State of Charge) : Indicates charge level of a battery; normally measured in percent. it describes the difference between a fully charged battery and the same battery in use.
VOL : Voltage of the battery.
STD : The battery rating value which set before testing.
R(Internal Resistance) : Electrical resistance of a battery pack in milliohms. It is the opposition to the current flow presented by the cells and the battery itself, generating heat. A good battery has low resistance; corrosion raises it.

The result of LED Light indication as below sheet:

Battery Test: Truck

Select Truck, press OK in Main Menu as Figure 4.5.1, it enters the Truck function, the screen will display the Select Type as Figure 4.5.2:

Select the type of battery according to the label of battery, press OK, it displays the Select Standard as figure :4.5.3. Use the arrow keys, move for next page of Select Standard as Figure 4.5.4.

Please select the type of Regular Blooded if it can’t confirm the type of the battery. But the testing result would be not accurate.
Select the measurement standard of battery according to the label of battery(for example CCA), press OK, it displays the Set Battery Rating as Figure 4.5.5.
Please note that the Set Battery Rating is 100-2000 CCA. But the Analyzer’s Measurement Range is wider than the Set Battery Rating.
Set Battery Rating : set to and select the rating value according the label of battery. The setting range is 100A-2000A. Select 650A as Figure 4.5.5(for example), press OK, the Analyzer works as Figure 4.5.6. Hold down Up or Down key to increase the scrolling speed.
The testing result of GOOD BATTERY displays as Figure 4.5.7. The testing result of REPLACE displays as Figure 4.5.8. For more description of testing result, please check the below sheet.

the battery is not fully charged before retesting, it may result in error readings. If display again after charging, test again after charging, please replace the battery.
Replace| Battery is near to or already reached the end of the using life, replace battery
Bad cell| Battery interior damaged, bad cell or short circuit, replace battery
Charge-Retest| Unstable battery should be recharged and retest to avoid error. If same test result appears after recharge and retest, the battery is damaged, replace the battery.

Remarks of the result:

SOH(State of Health) : Reflects battery performance; measured in %.
CCA : Indicates the test result of CCA.
SOC(State of Charge) : Indicates charge level of a battery; normally measured in percent. it describes the difference between a fully charged battery and the same battery in use.
VOL : Voltage of the battery.
STD : The battery rating value which set before testing.
R(Internal Resistance) : Electrical resistance of a battery pack in milliohms. It is the opposition to the current flow presented by the cells and the battery itself, generating heat. A good battery has low resistance; corrosion raises it.
The result of LED Light indication as below sheet:

Waveform

Select Waveform in the Main Menu and press OK as Figure 4.6.1. Select Real time Waveform in the Waveform menu as Figure 4.6.2, press OK, it displays as Figure 4.6.3.

Select Cranking Waveform in the Waveform menu as Figure 4.6.2, press OK, it displays as Figure 4.6.4.
Following up the notes to operate in the screen as Figure 4.6.4 , press OK to enter next step. Following up the notes to operate in the screen as Figure 4.6.5. The waveform result of test displays as Figure 4.6.6.

Using the quick key F1 to detect the Real Time Waveform.
Press the F1 as Figure 3.5.1, in the Main Menu, it displays as Figure 4.6.7.

Charging Test

Select Charging Test in the Main Menu, press OK as Figure 4.7.1. The waveform result of test displays as Figure 4.7.2. Following up the notes to operate in the screen, press OK to enter next step as Figure 4.7.3.

The Analyzer will run automatically as Figure 4.7.4. The result of Charging Test displays as Figure 4.7.5.

Remarks of Charging Test result:

The result of LED Light indication as below sheet:

PLEASE NOTE : The performance of the starting and charging system depends on the health of the battery. It is necessary to check the starting and charging system after confirming that the battery is in good performance and fully charged.

Start the test

Select Start a test in the Main Menu, press OK as Figure 4.8.1. Following up the notes to operate in the screen as Figure 4.8.2 , press OK to enter next step. Following up the notes to operate in the screen as Figure 4.8.3 and Figure 4.8.4.

Press OK to enter next step, the result of Cranking Test as Figure 4.8.5 or Figure 4.8.6

Remarks of Start a test result:

The result of LED Light indication as below sheet:

PLEASE NOTE : The performance of the starting and charging system depends on the health of the battery.
It is necessary to check the starting and charging system after confirming that the battery is in good performance and fully charged.

Review History

The Review History function refers to review the recorded data. Select Review History in the Main Menu and press OK as Figure 4.9.1. The result displays as Figure 4.9.2.

Help

This Help function refer to view the Measurement Standard introduction.

Tool Setup

Select Tool Setup in the Main Menu and press OK, as Figure 4.11.1.

Select Language in the Tool Setup menu and press OK as Figure 4.11.2. Choose the language and press OK as Figure 4.11.3. 11 languages integrated into the system.
Select one of Screen Test/Kay Test/LED Test in the Tool Setup menu and press OK. The scanner will test it.
Select About in the Tool Setup menu and press OK, it will display as Figure 4.11.4

Update

DonosHome will issue Update according to the technology development. Users could download the available update software accordingly, which will be issued via website, and connect the scanner with computer through USB cable to update it.

Limited One Year Warranty

Subject to the terms and conditions of this limited warranty, Donoshome Limited (“DonosHome”) warrants to its customer that this product will be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of 12 months from the date of the original purchase.

Terms and Conditions

1. The repaired or replaced product shall be warranted for the remaining time of the original warranty period, if DonosHome repairs or replaces the product.

2. This warranty of product does not apply by any of the following conditions:
   a) Subjected to abnormal use, abnormal conditions, improper storage, exposure to moisture or dampness, misuse, neglect, abuse, accident, alteration, improper installation, or other acts which are not the fault of DonosHome, including damage caused by shipping.
   b) Damaged from external causes such as collision with an object, or from fire, flooding, sand, dirt, windstorm, lightning, earthquake or damage from exposure to weather conditions, an Act of God, or battery leakage, theft, blown fuse, improper use of any electrical source, or used in combination or connection with other products, attachments, supplies or consumables that not manufactured or distributed by DonosHome.

3. IT SHALL BE LIMITED TO THE DURATION OF THE FOREGOING LIMITED WRITTEN WARRANTY, ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY, OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR USE. OTHERWISE, THE FOREGOING LIMITED WARRANTY IS THE CONSUMER’S SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY AND IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED.

4. BT60 Battery Analyzer shall not be liable for any incidental or consequential damages arising from the use, misuse, or mounting of the device.

5. Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above limitations may not apply to you.

6. 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.

7. BT60 Battery Analyzer reserves the right to make changes at any time without notice.

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