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Battery: Technical Service Bulletins
Tool - Battery/Starting/Charging System Analyzer
No: TSB-01-00-011 REV
DATE: July, 2001
MODEL: All
SUBJECT:
MIDTRONICS MICRO530(TM) BATTERY/STARTING/CHARGING SYSTEM ANALYZER
PURPOSE
This bulletin introduces a new essential tool, the Midtronics Micro530(TM) Battery/Starting/Charging System Analyzer along with related procedures
and information.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
Diagnosing battery-related conditions can be difficult, even for experienced technicians. Good batteries are often replaced when simply charging the
battery would restore it. The Midtronics Micro530(TM ) Battery/Starting/Charging System Analyzer will enable dealership technicians to effectively,
accurately, and safely test a battery in less than 10 seconds.
The Midtronics Micro530(TM) is a compact, easy-to-use tester, using conductance technology to measure a battery's ability to produce current.
Conductance is used to determine the battery's true state and provide an indication of the battery's remaining life.
In addition to battery testing, the Micro530(TM) is capable of starting and charging system analysis.
The Midtronics Micro530(TM) provides technicians with one of five possible decisions on the current health of the battery:
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Good Battery - The battery is in good condition
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Good-recharge - Battery is in good condition, but is a low state of charge. Recharge.
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Charge & Retest - Fast charge the battery and retest. Most batteries can be charged for retesting in as little as 30 minutes.
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Replace Battery - Replace the battery, battery is not in serviceable condition
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Bad Cell-Replace - DO NOT charge the battery. It has a damaged cell, or possibly a short.
Knowing the actual condition of the battery can also help determine when and if additional charging system troubleshooting, analysis, diagnosis, and
repair are required.
AFFECTED VEHICLES
All
PROCEDURE
