TOPDON TB6000Pro Battery Tester and Battery Charger User Manual
- October 27, 2023
- TOPDON
Table of Contents
Battery Tester and Battery Charger
TB6000Pro
Battery Tester & Battery Charger
USER MANUAL
SAFETY IS ALWAYS THE FIRST PRIORITY!
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING
For your safety, the safety of others, the
product, and the vehicle you are working
on, PLEASE, CAREFULLY READ AND MAKE
SURE YOU FULLY UNDERSTAND ALL THE
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS AND MESSAGES
ON THIS MANUAL. Given the TB6000Pro
is a combination of battery tester and
battery charger, YOU MUST READ THE
VEHICLE’S SERVICE MANUAL, THE BATTERY
MANUFACTURER’S SPECIFIC PRECAUTIONS
FOR THE BATTERY and follow said
precautions and instructions before and
during any test or service procedure.
ONLY OPERATE THE TEST IN A WELLVENTILATED
AREA since the vehicle
produces carbon monoxide, a toxic and
poisonous gas, and particulate matter
when the engine is running.
ALWAYS BE AWARE OF MOVING PARTS
(such as coolant fans, pulleys, belts) since
they spin or turn at high speeds when the
engine is running.
ALWAYS WEAR APPROVED SAFETY EYE
PROTECTION to prevent damage from
sharp objects and caustic liquids.
DO NOT TOUCH HOT ENGINE PARTS to
prevent severe burns. The engine parts
become very hot when the engine is
running.
ALWAYS SHIFT THE GEAR TO P (FOR
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION) OR TO
NEUTRAL (FOR MANUAL TRANSMISSION)
AND MAKE SURE THE PARKING BRAKE IS
ENGAGED.
ALWAYS USE A DIGITAL MULTIMETER WITH
AT LEAST 10 MEGOHMS OF IMPEDANCE
when conducting electrical tests on
vehicles to prevent causing damage to onboard
electronic components.
NO SMOKING ANYWHERE NEAR THE
VEHICLE when testing. The fuel and battery
vapors are highly flammable.
DO NOT CUT THE PRODUCTS CORDS OR
SUBMERGE THEM IN WATER. The product
is an electrical device that can cause shock
and severe burns.
WARNING: Battery acid is extremely
corrosive. If acid gets into your eyes, FLUSH
THEM THOROUGHLY WITH COLD RUNNING
WATER FOR AT LEAST 20 MINUTES AND
SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION IMMEDIATELY.
If battery acid gets on your skin or clothing,
WASH IT IMMEDIATELY WITH A SOLUTION
OF WATER AND BAKING SODA.
SECTION 1 WHAT’S IN THE BOX?
TB6000Pro
User Manual
SECTION 2 PRODUCT OVERVIEWS & SOFTWARE DOWNLOADING
Product Overviews
1. 6 Battery Charging Modes: Under the standalone
mode, TB6000Pro provides with you 6 different modes
12V/6A Norm, 12V/1A Repair, 12V/6A Supply, 12V/3A Small,
12V/6A Lithium-ion battery, 6V/3A Norm. (See figure 2.1.1)
Once the charger is connected to the phone via BT, you
can customize the charging process and parameters.
(For details, please refer to Section 3)
2. Charging Status Indicator: Once the adapter is
plugged into the socket and you’ve confirmed the
charging mode, the indicator will light up and remain
still, otherwise it remains off.
· Please unplug the adapter before conducting the battery tests
and make sure the clamps are properly connected to the battery
terminals.
3. Bluetooth Connection Status Indicator: If the
TB6000Pro is under standalone mode and not paired
to any phones, the Bluetooth indicator will keep
flashing. Once it is paired, the indicator remains still.
4. Charging Steps Indicator: It shows you exactly which
step you are in among the 9 charging steps.
5. Real-time Charging Voltage and Current: It presents
you with the real-time charging current and voltage.
The parameter refreshes every 2 seconds.
When the following errors occur, it will display the
corresponding error code:
Er1: Short circuit or reverse polarity
Er2: Overtemperature
Er3: Charging timeout
Er4: Battery is damaged, please switch to 12V Supply
mode to attempt to recover the battery.
Er5: Wrong mode, please select 12V charging mode.
6. Battery Charging Progress
7. Mode Switch Button: Under the standalone mode, you
can press the button to switch the charging modes.
The pre-selected mode will keep flashing. Press twice
in a row to start charging.
How to Download and Connect the TB6000Pro to Your Phone?
• Please turn on the Bluetooth before setting up the connection.
• YOU CAN ONLY SET UP THE BLUETOOTH IN THE TB6000Pro APP
- For the iPhone, please go to the AppStore and search TB6000Pro.
- For the Android, please go to the GooglePlay and search TB6000Pro.
- To connect your phone with TB6000Pro via Bluetooth requires you to turn it on in Settings.
- Or you can turn on the Bluetooth in Control Center or Notification Panel.
- Open the TB6000Pro APP and tap the Bluetooth icon to establish connection with the unit.
SECTION 3
HOW TO CHARGE A BATTERY?
To understand the 6 charging modes please refer to the
chart below (Figure 3.1.1)
Mode| Max.
Voltage| Definition
---|---|---
12V/6A
Norm| 14.2V|
Charge 12V Wet, Gel, MF, Cal, EFB, and AGM batteries through 9-step smart charging
6V/3A
Norm| 7.1V|
Charge 6V Wet, Gel, MF, Cal, EFB, and AGM batteries through 9-step smart charging.
12V/3A
Small| 14.2V|
Charge 12V Wet, Gel, MF, Cal, EFB, and AGM batteries with a small capacity of
up to 50Ah
through 9-step smart charging.
12V/6A
Lithiumion
Battery| 14.6V|
Charge 12V li-ion batteries, including lithium iron phosphate
(LiFePO4).
12V/1A
Repair| 14.2V|
Repair old or sulfated batteries through small current and pulse current.
12V/6A
Supply| 13.5V|
Provide an output supply of a constant voltage of 13.5V and a maximum current
of 6A(81W). If the battery is damaged or Er4
error is reported, you can select this mode to recover battery charging.
To understand the 9-Step Smart Charging please refer to the figure 3.1.2
-
Check the battery’s initial state, voltage, state of
charging and state of health to ensure the stability of
the battery before charging. -
Charge the battery with pulse current to breakdown
the sulfates that have built up over time in the aging
battery to extend life. -
Charge the battery with low current to prepare for the
high-current charging. -
Charge the battery with three stages of constant
current that gradually rise to optimize charging. -
Charge the battery with preset current until it reaches 80%.
-
Trickle charge the battery until it reaches 90%.
-
Remain the voltage at preset value until the charging
current drops to 12.5% of the maximum value and
keep charging the power to 95%. -
Charge at 12.5% of the preset maximum current until
the battery is charged to 100%. -
Check if the voltage is lower than preset value. If it is
turn back to step 8.
Standalone Charing Mode
1. When TB6000Pro is connected to the power supply,
the charging modes will keep flashing. Press the Mode
Switch Button to toggle between the modes.
2. Once you’ve selected the mode, press twice quickly to
confirm the charging mode.
3. After the confirmation, it will automatically start the
charging process from step one.
Bluetooth Charging Mode
1. Once you’ve confirmed the preparation steps are done,
plug the adapter into a wall outlet and attach the
clamps to the battery terminals.
2. Open the TB6000Pro, tap the Smart Charging/Quick
Charging.
Smart Charging:
Under this mode, battery test is automatically
performed before and after charging. Simply enter
basic battery information and select the desired
charging mode, then tap Start charging. A charging
report will be automatically generated during the
process.
Note:
1. Smart Charging is only applicable for 12V lead-acid
batteries (Li-ion or 6V batteries are not supported).
2. To ensure accuracy of test results, only use the
battery clamps to connect to the battery terminals
under Smart Charging mode.
Quick Charging:
Under this mode, 6 charging modes are available, as
well as DIY Mode. You can choose the preset charging
mode to charge directly, or customize the charging
mode according to the condition of the battery. (See figure 3.3.1)
3. Tap add mode, you will see the following screen. Here
you can choose the battery type, reserve charging
time, and adjust the maximum charging voltage and
current. (See figure 3.3.2)
4. If the DIY Mode couldn’t meet your needs, you can
select the Expert Mode. In which, you can customize
the charging mode even further. Meet your charging
requirements by setting the voltage, current, duration
and number of cycles for each charging step. (See
figure 3.3.3)
SECTION 4
HOW TO CONDUCT A BATTERY TEST?
• The battery testing function is only applicable for 6V &
12V lead-acid batteries.
• Only use the battery clamps to connect to the battery
terminals when conducting a batter test.
1. Tap Test Management, then tap Battery Test.
2. Select the corresponding battery type (See figure 4.1.1). The specific
battery type is usually listed on the battery label.
3. Select the corresponding battery standard (See figure 4.1.2). The specific battery standard will also be listed on the battery label.
• Please refer to the following table for specific
battery standards and test ranges (See figure 4.1.3).
The battery tester will test each battery according to the
selected system and rating.
Measurement
Standard| Description|
Measurement
Description Range
---|---|---
CCA| Cold Cranking Amps, specified
by SAE & BCI, most
frequently used value for starting
battery at 0°F(-18°C)| 100-2000
BCI| Battery Council International
standard| 100-2000
CA| Cranking Amps standard,
effective starting current value at
0°C| 100-2000
MCA| Marine Cranking Amps standard,
effective starting
current value at 0°C| 100-2000
JIS| Japan Industrial Standard, displayed
on the battery as
combination of the numbers and
letters, e.g., 55D23,80D26| 26A17-245H52
DIN| German Auto Industry
Committee Standard| 100-1400
IEC| International Electrotechnical
Commission Standard| 100-1400
EN| European Automobile Industry
Association Standard| 100-2000
SAE| Society of Automotive Engineers
Standard| 100-2000
GB| China National Standard| 30Ah-220Ah
4. Input the battery capacity value and tap Battery Test
to start the test (See figure 4.1.4).
5. After several seconds, the test result will be displayed.
6. To conduct a cranking test or charging test, please
follow the on-screen instructions.
SECTION 6 WARRANTY
TOPDON warrants to its original purchaser that the
company’s products will be free from defects in material
and workmanship for 36 months from the date of
purchase (Warranty Period).
For the defects reported during the Warranty Period,
TOPDON will either repair or replace the defective part
or product according to its technical support analysis
and confirmation.
TOPDON shall not be liable for any incidental or
consequential damages arising from the device’s use,
misuse, or mounting.
Some states do not allow limitation on how long an
implied warranty lasts, so the above limitations may not
apply to you.
This limited warranty is void under the following
conditions:
• Misused, disassembled, altered or repaired by
unauthorized stores or technicians.
• Careless handling and operation’s violation.
Notice: 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. TOPDON reserves the right to make
changes at any time without notice.
SECTION 7 FCC
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Its
operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and
SECTION 5 FAQ
Q: How to select the charging mode?
A: Please select the charging mode according to the
battery type and capacity. We recommend that the
current value should not be greater than 20% of the
battery capacity value. For example, for a 20Ah battery,
we recommend that the current is not greater than 4A.
Q: Will TB6000Pro stop charging automatically after the
battery is fully charged?
A: Yes. TB6000Pro adopts 9-step smart charging. When
the battery is fully charged, it will automatically stop
charging without the risk of overcharging. If you still
leave the battery connected, the charger will keep
monitoring the battery status and will automatically
start charging when the battery voltage falls below its
target threshold.
Q: Can TB6000Pro charge multiple batteries simultaneously?
A: Yes. Please correctly connect these batteries in series or parallel before charging. If you have questions about the connection, you can consult the battery manufacturer or contact us for help.
Q: Is REPAIR mode applicable to all battery types?
A: No, it can’t be used for lithium batteries. However, it is
applicable to all types of lead-acid batteries.
Q: Why can’t some batteries be used normally after repair?
A: Please consult the battery manufacturer whether the battery is completely damaged and whether it can be repaired.
Q: Why can’t some batteries be charged?
A: Generally, a 12V battery with a voltage lower than 8.5V is damaged and cannot be charged normally. If the battery is damaged or Er4 error is reported, you can select the 12V Supply mode to recover battery charging.
Q: Why does battery voltage drop to about 13V after it is
charged to above 14V (or when charging stops)?
A: The voltage of a fully-charged 12V lead-acid battery
is between 12.8V and 13.4V. For effective charging,
the battery voltage will reach between 14V and 14.4V
during charging time. Therefore, battery voltage will
drop to about 12.8V to 13.4V when charging stops (or
when charging enters Step 9).
After the battery is fully charged, the charger will
resume charging with a small current if the battery
voltage is detected to drop to 12.8V. You can also
change the resume charging voltage of Lead-acid
Battery mode in Step 9 of the Expert Mode.
Q: The TB6000Pro Bluetooth cannot be found or connected?
A: Check if the Bluetooth icon on the charger screen
flashes. If it flashes, turn on Location Services and Bluetooth
on your phone (which is necessary for getting the
available Bluetooth devices). Then open the app and
tap the Bluetooth icon to establish connection.
If it remains still, the charger has been connected to
another device.