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TOOL OPERATING MANUAL Using the 177-2330 Battery Analyzer SMCS: 0785
NEHS0764 July 1999
Table of Contents
Specifications
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Connecting and Operating Battery Analyzer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Warranty and Repair . . . . . . . . . . . Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Specification Chart Description Battery Rating Range
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Introduction The 177-2330 Battery Analyzer will quickly test any 6 or 12 Volt battery with a: 50 to 4000 Cold Cranking Amp (CCA), 65 to 5000 Cranking Amp (CA), or 6 to 500 Amp Hour (A-Hr) capacity. The test can be completed in just 20 seconds and determines whether the battery is good, bad, or in need of recharge. The analyzer even works on batteries discharged down to one Volt.
Specification 50 to 4,000 Cold Cranking Amps (CCA) 65 to 5,000 Cranking Amps (CA) 6 to 500 Amp Hours (A-Hr)
DC Voltmeter Range
1.0 to 14 V
Voltmeter Accuracy
±0.1 V
Power Source
9 Volt Battery or Test Battery
Test Time
20 Seconds
Reverse Polarity Protection
Yes
Over Voltage Protection
Yes
Analyzer Cable Length
815 mm (32 in)
Size
210 x 140 x 38 mm (8.25 x 5.5 x 1.5 in)
Weight
0.68 kg (1.5 lbs)
Operating Temp. Range
0 to 50°C (32 to 120°F)
Storage Temperature Range
-20 to 70°C (0 to 160°F)
Features • Quickly and accurately test the condition of 6 and 12 Volt batteries (even discharged to as low as one volt). Checks for full state charge, condition of battery, and battery voltage.
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• Saves time and money by allowing dealers to test the condition of a battery while the customer is present (works great for warranty claims).
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• Eliminates the need to charge and discharge a battery to test its condition. • Compensates for cold temperatures when testing batteries in extreme conditions.
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• Power-down feature prolongs battery life in the analyzer.
Illustration 1. 177-2330 Battery Analyzer.
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Safety
Operating Instruction Connecting the Analyzer Before the analyzer is connected, make sure the battery cables and terminals are clean. Clean all dirty and/or corroded parts with a wire brush, if necessary.
Always stand back from a battery during testing. Automotive batteries contain sulfuric acid and can produce explosive gases that may result in serious injury. To prevent ignition of gases, keep lighted tobacco, sparks, flames, and other ignition sources away from the battery at all times.
1. Clamp the black load lead to the negative (–) battery terminal on the vehicle. 2. Clamp the red load lead to the positive (+) battery terminal on the vehicle.
Do not test a frozen battery, it may explode. Allow the battery to warm up before attempting any testing.
3. Wiggle the clamps back and forth to ensure a good connection is made on both sides of each clamp.
Do not spray liquids on the battery analyzer. Liquids may enter the analyzer and cause permanent damage to the electrical components. Flammable liquids may cause an explosion.
Test Procedure Before testing a battery, turn the ignition, all accessories, and loads OFF. Close the vehicle doors. Allow the battery to stabilize for one minute, then begin the battery test. If the battery was recently recharged, allow three minutes for the battery to stabilize before beginning a battery test.
Wear an American National Standards Institute (ANSI) approved eye shield when testing batteries. Provide ventilation and have water available for eye or body flushing should any battery acid splash on you.
1. If the battery temperature is less than 0°C (32°F ), press the MODE key to select the “Cold Battery Test”. If the battery is frozen, allow it to warm up above 0°C (32°F ) before testing.
NOTICE Do not remove the test leads while the battery test is running. This could cause damage to the analyzer.
Do not test a frozen battery, it may explode. Allow the battery to warm up above 0°C (32°F ) before attempting any testing.
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2. Follow the directions given by the Display Screens.
4. Press the MODE key and select one of the battery amp rating choices: Cold Cranking Amp Rating (CCA), Cranking Amp Rating (CA), or Battery Amp Hours Rating (A-HR). The battery rating is usually found on the top of the battery. Press the up or down arrow key to select the proper battery capacity.
a. Connect the clamps and press the “GO” key.
CONNECT CLAMPS PRESS 'GO'
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Battery Test Start Screen.
b. Select the battery voltage (6 or 12 Volts). This message is displayed only if the actual battery Voltage is less than 6 Volts.
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MODE CHG
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Cold Cranking Amp Rating (CCA) Display Screen.
IS IT A 6V BAT? YES
CCA = 550
CA = 550
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'GO' UNITS
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Low Voltage Display Screen.
Cranking Amp Rating (CA) Display Screen.
c. Select the “Cold Battery Test”, if necessary.
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COLD BATT TEST PRESS 'GO'
MODE CHG
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Battery Amp Hours Rating (A-HR) Display Screen.
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Cold Battery Test Display Screen.
3. Press the GO key to begin testing. Two loads are placed on the battery, then a short recovery time takes place before the finish of the test.
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5. Press the GO key and the analyzer display will show the condition of the battery (good, low charge, charge and retest, or bad). The state of the battery charge (shown as a percent of battery charge capacity remaining) will also be displayed.
6. Remove the test clamps from the battery posts when the test is finished and press the OFF key on the analyzer.
Maintenance Test Leads Clean the test leads with a mild detergent. Clean the clamp ends with a small wire brush.
GOOD BATTERY CHARGE
85%
Internal Battery Replacement
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Battery Pass. The battery is capable of holding a charge.
The 177-2330 Battery Analyzer has an internal 9 Volt battery which is used to power the analyzer when the battery being tested has a voltage of less than 9 Volts. The internal battery also powers the analyzer before it is connected to the battery being tested. If the analyzer does not Power On without being connected to a test battery, the internal battery may need to be replaced. Follow the instructions listed below to replace the internal battery.
GOOD/LOW CHARGE CHARGE
15% 0764-09
Battery Pass / Low Charge. The battery is good, but should be recharged.
1. Locate and open the battery door on the bottom of the analyzer. 2. Remove the old battery and replace it with a 1U-9534 Alkaline 9 Volt Battery.
CHARGE & RETEST CHARGE
3. Close the battery door on the bottom of the analyzer.
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Charge And Retest. The battery condition cannot be determined until it is fully charged. If this message appears after the battery is fully charged, the battery is bad.
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Bad Battery. The battery will not hold a charge and should be replaced.
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Warranty and Repair
The foregoing warranty is in lieu of all other warranties, expressed or implied, including but not limited to any implied warranty of merchantability, fitness, or adequacy for any particular purpose or use. Caterpillar shall not be liable for any special, incidental, or consequential damages, whether in contract, tort, or otherwise.
Service If the 177-2330 Battery Analyzer does not operate properly, replace the 1U-9534 Alkaline 9V Battery and recheck the operation. If it still does not operate properly, it can be sent back to Caterpillar for repair.
For warranty service or repairs of your Caterpillar 177-2330 Battery Analyzer, contact SPX Corporation. SPX Corporation Repair Center information is listed below. Please include a note describing the problem with the tool when sending it in for repair.
Warranty Caterpillar warrants this instrument to be free from defects in material and workmanship under normal use and service for a period of one year from the date of purchase. This warranty extends only to the original purchaser. This warranty shall not apply to fuses, disposable batteries, or any product or parts which have been subject to misuse, neglect, accident, or abnormal conditions of operation.
SPX Corporation Wayland Facility Attention: Depot Repair 801 South Main Street Wayland, MI 49348 1-800-833-3377 Option 4, Option 1
In the event of failure of a product covered by this warranty, Caterpillar will repair and calibrate the instrument returned to an authorized Service Facility within one year of the original purchase, provided the warrantor’s examination discloses to its satisfaction that the product was defective. The customer pays the freight to the Service Facility and the Service Facility pays for the freight back. The warrantor may, at its option, replace the product in lieu of repair. With regards to any instrument returned within one year of the original purchase, said repairs or replacement will be made without charge. If the failure has been caused by misuse, neglect, accident, or abnormal conditions of operation, or if the warranty period has expired, repairs will be billed at a nominal cost. In such cases, an estimate will be submitted before work is started, if requested. This warranty is exclusive, and Caterpillar makes no other warranty of any kind whatsoever, expressed or implied, with respect to the products manufactured and sold by it, whether as to merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or any other matter. No agent, employee, or representative of Caterpillar has any authority to bind Caterpillar to any affirmation, representation, or warranty concerning Caterpillar products or parts, except as previously stated.
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For information on service tools or shop supplies, contact Caterpillar Service Technology Group on: Caterpillar Service Technology 501 S.W. Jefferson Ave. Peoria, Illinois 61630-2184 1-800-542-8665 (USA) 1-800-541-8665 (Illinois) 1-800-523-8665 (Canada) 404435 (Telex) 1-309-675-6650 (Fax) or Caterpillar Service Technology Caterpillar Overseas S.A. P. O. Box 6000 1211 Geneva 6 Switzerland +41 (22) 849 40 36 (Geneva Phone) +41 (22) 849 49 29 (Geneva Fax) 36CSTG (COSA E-Mail Address)
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