Use Battery Test App to perform tests on vehicles brought in for service using test parameters determined by VIN of the vehicle being tested.
Step 1. Start your battery test by connecting the Tester Pod test clamps to the battery (Black to negative [–], Red to [+]).
Step 2. Press the Controller Release Lever and disconnect the Controller from the Tester Pod.
Step 3. On the Controller at the Main Menu tap the Battery Test icon.
Step 4. Tap Next at the Connect Clamps screen. The Acquire VIN screen is displayed.
Step 5. Use the camera built into the back of the Controller handle to scan the VIN bar code. For best results, use the barcode located on the driver’s side door frame. The VIN is also displayed behind the window on the driver’s side dashboard.
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Step 6. If this is the first time the vehicle is being tested tap Yes if the installed battery is original equipment or No a replacement battery has been installed.
If No is selected, enter the battery rating. Tap Reset to re-enter the battery rating.
Step 7. The Edit Battery Information screen displays vehicle and battery information based on the VIN.
If the displayed information is correct, tap Next to begin the Battery Test. Tap on the corresponding box to edit the parameter information.
[ht_message mstyle=”info” title=”INFORMATION” show_icon=”true” id=”” class=”” style=”” ]Tap Find Battery to search for the battery location based on the vehicle year, make, and model based on the VIN or vehicle year, make, and model selected.[/ht_message]
Step 8. Align the temperature sensor on the Controller over the battery and tap Capture. The test begins when the temperature is successfully captured.
The test results are displayed on the Controller screen.
Step 9. To send the test results to a configured printer tap Send Results. Tap Email to send the results via email. Tap Done or the Home button to return to the Main Menu.
Will this have a test code for batteries like the GR8 for PDI form?
Yes, the test code for the Check-In test was released as part of the software update on Friday, October 6. Dock your controller and tester pod together, make sure the controller is connected to a Wi-Fi network with Internet access, and leave them docked plugged into power overnight and the software update should automatically run itself.