Toolit DBT500 Car Battery Tester Instruction Manual

DBT500 Car Battery Tester
Instruction Manual DBT 500
BATTERY TESTER

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

This user manual includes operation instructions, and the safety precautions to be followed by the user. Please read it carefully before first use and keep it for future reference.
Fire and explosion risks!
A battery can emit explosive gases when on charge.
The battery tester should only be connected to batteries with a nominal output voltage of 6V and 12V.
ATTENTION: Reverse polarity will cause the fuse to blow and could cause permanent damage. Damage due to reverse polarity is not covered by our warranty.
ATTENTION: if the car’s battery is disconnected, it is possible that some management systems may be disabled.
Consult your vehicle manual for more information on installation.
Do not use the battery tester if the battery cables 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.
Risk of acid dispersion!

• Wear appropriate safety glasses and clothing.
• In case of contact with the eyes or the skin, rinse immediately with water and see a medical doctor as soon as possible.
• Avoid flames and sparks. Do not smoke near the device.
• Protect the electrical contact surfaces of the battery against short circuits.
• Device complies with Europeans directives. The EU Declaration of Conformity is available on our website.
• The Eurasian Economic Community (EAEC) mark of conformity.
• This equipment conforms to UK requirements.
•  The UK Declaration of Conformity is available on our website (see cover page).
• This device complies with Moroccan standards.
• The Cم (CMIM) declaration of conformity is available on our website.
• This hardware is subject to waste collection according to the European directives 2002/96/UE. Do not throw out in a domestic bin!
• This is a recyclable product that is subject to recycling instructions.

DESCRIPTION

The DBT 500 battery tester quickly and accurately assesses the health of the battery by measuring:

• the actual cold cranking amperage capacity of the vehicle’s starter battery,
• the state of health and the state of charge of the battery,
• the internal resistance of the battery,
• common faults in the starting system,
• common faults in the vehicle’s charging system.

This allows the user to quickly and accurately identify faults in order to repair the vehicle.

1. Tests all lead acid starter batteries for cars and motorbikes (Liquid / GEL / AGM / AGM Spiral / EFB) in 6 and 12 V.
2. Detects defective battery cells.
3. Is protected against reverse polarity.
4. Direct testing of the battery without power loss, a full charge is not required before testing.
5. The test specifications cover the majority of the world’s battery standards: CCA, BCI, CA, MCA, DIN, SAE, EN, IEC.
6. Multilingual support, the customer can select their preferred language from 12 different options: Simplified Chinese, Dutch, English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, Polish, Russian, Spanish.
7. Allows you to download recorded test data to a Windows PC and print it out.

PRODUCT OVERVIEW

The battery tester has the following functions:
Battery test
is to analyze the state of health of the battery to calculate its actual cold start capacity and its state of deterioration. This provides reliable test evidence when servicing the vehicle. It can serve as a preventive warning for the user to replace the battery.
Start-up test
is used to test and analyse engine starting. It checks the actual starting current required and the starting voltage of the motor, to determine whether it is working properly or not. Malfunctions during start-up can cause an increase in the  torque applied during starting; or rotor friction, which can cause general motor wear.
Charging test
is to check and analyse the charging system. It determines whether the alternator output voltage is normal or not. Any anomaly can cause the battery to be over-charged or under-charged, which can lead to damage quite quickly, and  considerably shorten the lifespan of the battery and the electrical devices that depend on it (ECUs, consumers, etc.).

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Cold start current measurement range:| CCA 100-2000
BCI 100-2000
CA 100-2000
MCA 100-2000
DIN 100-1400
IEC 100-1400
FR 100-2000
SAE 100-2000
JIS Japanese battery
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Voltage measurement range:| 5-16 V DC
Working environment temperature| 0°C – 50°C / 32°F – 122°F
Storage temperature| -20°C – 70°C / -4°F – 158°F
Display| LCD
Dimensions| 140 x 80 x 20 mm
Included accessories| 1 x Mini USB cable
1 x user manual
1 x protective pouch

GENERAL NAVIGATION

| Moves the cursor up or to the left.
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| Moves the cursor down or to the right.
| Confirm selection (or action).
| Returns to the previous menu.
| Displays the voltage waveform

UNIT CONFIGURATION

From the main menu, access the [Settings] option. The following menu appears on the screen:

Language
Use the buttons to navigate the cursor to the preferred language. Then press to select.
The interface is immediately translated into the selected language.

Sound
Activate the beeper by selecting «On».
Deactivate the beeper by selecting «Off».
Press to switch from one to the other. Equipment testing

A. Screen test
The screen test function checks whether the LCD screen is fully operational.

1. Press to start the test, and to exit at any time.
2. Watch closely for missing pixels on the various scrolling colour screens.

B. Key test
The key test function is used to check whether the keypad is working properly.

1. Press to start the test.
2. Press each button. If the name of the button appears on the screen when pressed, it is working.
3. If it is not displayed, then the button is not working properly.
4. Press twice to exit the test.

About
View the software version and serial number of the product.

TESTING A VEHICLE BATTERY

Vehicle battery test (car / van / other…)
Enter the [Car] menu. Select the type of battery to be tested: 6V or 12V.

Select the location of the battery.
In the vehicle: means that the battery is connected to the vehicle.
Outside the vehicle: means that the battery is no longer connected to the vehicle.

– Battery test
– Start-up test
– Charging test| – Battery test

If the test is performed on a battery in a vehicle (choose In Vehicle), the tester may detect a surface charge and request that the lights be turned on to remove this surface charge from the battery.
The tester detects when the charge has been removed, and prompts to turn off the lights. Press to continue the test.

• Selecting the type of battery from the following:
  – Regular battery,
  – AGM flat plate
  – AGM spiral
  – GEL
  – EFB.

• Standards and ratings
  The DBT 500 battery tester assesses each battery according to its respective standards and ratings.

Measurement standard| Range of  measurement|
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CCA| | Cold Cranking Amps, the most frequently used value for starter batteries at 0°F (-18°C).
BCI| 100-2000 A|  International standard from the Battery Council.
CA| 100-2000 A| Cranking Amps standard, effective value of the starting current at 0°C.
MCA| 100-2000 A| Marine Cranking Amps standard, effective value of the starting current at 0°C.
JIS| 26A17-245H2| Japan Industrial Standard, displayed on the battery as a combination of numbers and letters, for example 55D23, 80D26.
DIN| 100-1400 A| Standard of the German Automotive Industry Committee.
IEC| 100-1400 A| Standard from the International Electrotechnical Commission.
FR| 100-2000 A| Standard from the European Automobile Industry Association.
SAE| 100-2000 A| Standard from the Society of Automotive Engineers.

USE THE ARROWS TO SELECT THE CORRECT TEST STANDARD AND RATING. Press to confirm.

The tester initiates the testing process: «Measurement in progress… « is displayed on the screen.
It will take approximately 1 second to display the battery test result (see Test Results below).
Motorbike Battery Test
From the main menu, enter the [Motorcycle] menu.

Select the battery model from the list and confirm by pressing .

The tester initiates the testing process: «Measurement in progress» appears on the display.
It will take approximately 1 second to display the battery test result (see Test Results below).

BATTERY TEST RESULTS

Battery in good condition

Good – needs recharging

Replace

The battery is nearing the end of its service life, replace it promptly.
When using In-Vehicle mode, if the «Replace» message appears, it may be because the battery is not properly connected to the vehicle. Disconnect the battery from the vehicle and retest the battery in Off Vehicle Mode before deciding to replace it.
Cell in poor condition Battery cell(s) damaged or short-circuited, replace the battery as soon as possible.
Recharge – Retest Battery is not stable, recharge and retest to avoid any possible errors.
If the test result is the same after charging and retesting, the battery should be considered defective and must be replaced.

START-UP TEST

From the [Car] menu, select In Vehicle, then battery voltage:

Go to Start-up Test:

Follow the instructions:

The DBT 500 gives the start-up test results after 1 second:

ALTERNATOR TEST

From the [Car] menu, select In Vehicle :

Go to Alternator Test : The Alternator Test starts with a ripple test, which is performed automatically. Then follow the instructions to obtain an accurate test result:

WAVEFORM

From the main menu, select the [Waveform] option or press the button.

The display shows:

CUR: Existing voltage
MAX: Maximum voltage during start-up
MIN: Minimum voltage during start-up

The waveform remains static until voltage changes are detected.Discharge voltage : When the ignition and engine are switched off (for more than 20 minutes), the discharge voltage should be about 12 V. If the discharge voltage is below 11 V, it will be difficult to start. If the discharge voltage remains
continuously below 11 V, the battery is in poor health and should be replaced.
Battery status corresponding to the battery voltage (before ignition).

Starting voltage: When starting, the voltage drops to a certain level, the lowest point is the starting voltage (approx. 7.5 to 9.5 V). If the starting voltage remains continuously below 7.5 V, the battery capacity is too low and it should be replaced.
Charging voltage: When the ignition is switched on and the engine is running, the alternator continuously charges the car battery, normally at around 14 V.
Battery status corresponding to the battery voltage (after ignition).

or any other electrical load.
13.2 V – 14.8 V| Moderately low| Hard to start vehicles

14.8V| High voltage| Can damage the battery, check the alternator regulator.

Note: If, after a long journey, the battery voltage is 11.9 V, the battery voltage is still low and the battery could be damaged (if the alternator is working normally).. Replace the battery as soon as possible.

HISTORY

From the main menu, enter the [History] section.

Reading waveforms
Select the desired Waveform from the list of the most recently performed tests, and press to view it.

Press the button to pause / play. Press the button to play rewind, and press to play forward.
Review the last result
Press to display the most recently performed test.Press the keys to choose SOH (State of Health) or SOC (State of Charge).
Delete results
Press to delete all stored test waveforms, as well as the most recent test record.

DOWNLOAD & PRINT

The [Download] function is for downloading and printing recorded test data, as well as making custom test reports.
The features of this mode are only available with the use of a PC or laptop.

https://planet.gys.fr/spip.php?page=produit&reference=079823&lang=fr&cat_id=

1. Before taking any action, download the BTLink application from the website www.gys.fr.
2. Connect the DBT 500 to a computer via the supplied USB cable.
3. Run BTLink.

From the main menu of the tester, enter the [Download] menu.

Download the results
Press the buttons to select Download last performed test or Download waveforms

Using BTLink

– Print: print the result of the last test you conducted
– Clear: delete the result of the last test you conducted
– Copy: insert the result of the last test you conducted
– Edit: Personalize the last test you conducted
– View downloaded waveforms

Delete history
Press to delete all stored test waveforms, as well as the most recent test record.

GUARANTEE
The warranty covers all defects or manufacturing faults for a period of two years starting from the date of purchase (parts and labour).
The warranty does not cover:

• Any other damage caused during transport.
• The general wear and tear of parts (i.e. : cables, clamps, etc.).
• Incidents caused by misuse (incorrect power supply, dropping or dismantling).
• Environment-related faults (such as pollution, rust and dust).

In the event of a breakdown, please return the item to your distributor, along with:
– a dated proof of purchase (receipt or invoice etc.). a note explaining the malfunction.

Société JBDC
Siege social / Headquarter
1, rue de la Croix des Lands – CS 54159
53941 Saint-bereaving Cedex
France www.gys.fr
+33 2 43 01 23 60
service.client@gys.fr

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