TOPDON AB101 ArtiBattery 101 12V Battery Tester User Manual

TOPDON AB101 ArtiBattery 101 12V Battery Tester

WELCOME
Thank you for purchasing TOPDON Battery Tester ArtiBattery 101. Please take time to read and understand this User Manual before operating this product.

ABOUT
Applying the most advanced conductance testing technology and incorporating reverse polarity protection, the TOPDON Battery Tester ArtiBattery 101 will provide the technician, professional and DIYer, with critical information about battery health status by identifying battery and charging problems quickly, easily and accurately.

PACKAGE LIST
TOPDON ArtiBattery 101 Vehicle Battery Tester
User Manual

COMPATIBILITY
Refer to the battery label for battery type and CCA values (Cold Cranking Amp).

1. Regular Flooded
2. AGM Flat Plate
3. AGM Spiral
4. GEL
5. EFB
   Note: If your vehicle battery is not the battery mentioned above and you are not sure about which type it is, please choose AGM to conduct test, and the error is within 10%.

CAUTIONS

• Use this tester in accordance with these instructions, taking into account the working conditions and the work to be performed. Hazardous results could occur if tool is used for purposes not intended.
• Before testing, make sure the battery terminals are clean. Grease and dust could result in inaccurate test results.
• Wear eye protection when working around batteries.
• Check if the insulation layer of the battery clamps is in good condition (no damage, bareness or disconnection) to avoid electric shock.
• Test in a well-ventilated area. Vehicle exhaust contains toxic carbon monoxide.
• Keep hair, hands, and clothing as well as tester leads and cords away from moving blades and belts.
• Keep the tester out of the reach of children.

FEATURES

OPERATION INTRODUCTION

The tool is solely powered by the vehicle battery. Connect the RED(+) Positive Battery Clamp to the(+) positive battery terminal, and connect the BLACK(-) Negative Battery Clamp to the (-) negative battery terminal. Ensure that the clamps are securely attached to the correct terminals.
The LED Display will display the message below;
Press “OK” to enter the main menu, choose your preferable language;

1. Battery Test (for 12V battery)
TOPDON ArtiBattery 101 will test each battery according to the selected actual system standard and rating marked on the battery.
1.1 Before Test
The engine and all other accessory loads must be OFF in order to have accurate results. Tum on the vehicle headlamps for 2-3 minutes until the battery voltage drops back to normal value if the battery is just fully charged.
l,2Steps

1. Press the “OK” button to display the main menu and select the “1. Battery Test”: 2) Press and hold the “..l” or “l'” button to select the “Battery Type” ( specified on the battery rating label ) , then press “OK” to continue. 3) Press and hold the” ..l” or “l'” button to select the correct testing standard (specified on the battery rating label), then press “OK” to continue. 4) Press and hold the “..l” or “T” button to select the battery rating values ( specified on the battery rating label ). 5) Press “OK” to start the battery test.

2. The test result will display as follows: 7) Replace battery if test result displays as below: 2. Cranking Test
   2.1 Before Test
   The engine and all other accessory loads must be OFF in order to get accurate results.
   2.2Steps

3. Connect the RED(+) Positive Battery Clamp to the(+) positive battery terminal, and connect the BLACK(-) Negative Battery Clamp to the (-) negative battery terminal. Ensure that the clamps are securely attached to the correct terminals.

4. Press the “OK” button to display the Main Menu, and select the “2. Cranking Test»: 3) Press”OK”to initiate “Cranking Test» interface, start the engine according to the prompts 4) The result will show as below3. Charging Test
   3.1 Before Test
   The engine must be ON during test.
   3.2Steps

5. Connect the RED(+) Positive Battery Clamp to the(+) positive battery terminal and connect the BLACK(-) Negative Battery Clamp to the(-) negative battery terminal. Ensure that the clamps are securely attached to the correct terminals.

6. Press the “OK” button to display the Main Menu, and select the “3. Charging Test”: 3) Press “OK” to conduct a “Ripple Test”: 4) Press “OK” again, or wait for a few seconds for “Charging Test” to initiate: 5) The screen will display Instructions for the technician to press vehicle accelerator to increase RPM to 2500r/min and maintain 2500 r/min for 5 seconds. Press “OK” to display the test result:

Reference Table (for 12V battery)For reference only. Poorly functioning batteries can affect the test data.
4. Review Data
4.1 Press the “OK” button to display the Main Menu, and select “4. Review Data”: 4.2 Press “OK” to display “Review Data” screen: Note: Tool saves the results of the last test, not all testing data.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION

working Temperature:  -1o•c-so•c (14°F-122°F), 10%-90%RH(Non-condensing)
Storage Temperature:  -20°c-10°c (-4°F-158°F) ,10%-90%RH(Non-condensing)
Operating Voltage:      DC8-16V
Dimensions:                125.365.518.6mm ( 4.92.60. 7inches)
Testing Range:            100-2000 (A)
Battery Capacity Range: 30-200 (Ah)

WARRANTY

• TOPDON One Year Limited warranty
  The TOPDON company warrants to its original purchaser that TOPDON products will be free from defects in material and workmanship for 12 months from the date of purchase (Warranty Period). For the defects reported during the Warranty Period, TOPDON will, according to the technical support analysis and confirmation, either repair or replace the defective part or product.

• This limited warranty is void under the following conditions:
  Misused, disassembled, altered or repaired by a non-TOPDON technical repair specialist.
  Careless handling and violation of operation.

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.

WARNINGS

• DO NOT place the tester near the engine or exhaust pipe to avoid damage from high temperatures.
• DO NOT smoke, cause sparks, or strike matches near the battery when testing.
• DO NOT remove battery clamps while testing.
• DO NOT put the tester into a highly humid or dusty environment.
• DO NOT disassemble the tester.

FCC Warning:
Th is device com plies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

FAQ

Q: Can ArtiBattery 101 test the battery installed in the vehicle?
A: Yes, it supports in-vehicle and out-of-vehicle testing.

Q: Is the test result accurate?
A: Yes. Our ArtiBattery 101 features advanced conducta nee detection giving you accurate test results in seconds.

Q: What batteries can ArtiBattery 101 work on?
A: It works on 12V regular flooded, AGM Flat plate, AGM Spiral, GEL and Deep Cycle batteries, with CCA between 100 to 2000.

Q:ls ArtiBattery 101 designed with any built-in protections?
A:.Yes. It offers peace of mind with extra-safe Reverse Polarity and Sparkproof protection, and easy operations even if you’re new to battery testing.

Q:can ArtiBattery 101 test 12V solar battery?
A: lf your solar battery bank is made up of lead-acid cells, then yes.

Q: How do I confirm If my vehicle battery Is bad or good?
A:  The battery tester will display SOH (State of Health), SOC (State of Charge), CCA (Cold Cranking Ampere), Voltage, Internal Resistance, and Rating, with an intuitive test result of “GOOD” or “BAD” for your reference. If the Internal resistance Is too large, it indicates a broken battery.

Q: can this battery tester estimate the remaining capacity of my battery?
A: Yes.The battery tester will display SOC (State of Charge) to express as a percentage of your battery’s rated capacity, a measure of its condition to assess the potential energy.
Note that a decent SOC (State of Charge) doesn’t mean the battery is in good condition. You need to refer to your battery’s actual CCA Value and Internal Resistance for further analysis.

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