Foxwell BT100 Pro 12 Volt Automotive Battery Analyzer User's Guide
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One-Year Limited Warranty
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In the event this product fails to operate under normal use during the warranty period due to defects in materials and workmanship, FOXWELL will, at its sole option, either repair or replace the product in accordance with the terms and conditions stipulated herein.
Terms and Conditions
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Safety Information
For your own safety and the safety of others, and to prevent damage to the equipment and vehicles, read this manual thoroughly before operating your tester. The safety messages presented below and throughout this user's manual are reminders to the operator to exercise extreme care when using this device. Always follow all BCI (Battery Council International) safety recommendations. Read, understand, and follow all safety messages and instructions in this manual.
Safety Message Conventions Used
We provide safety messages to help prevent personal injury and equipment damage. Below are signal words we used to indicate the hazard level in a condition.
- ? DANGER
- Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury to the operator or to bystanders.
- ⚠️ WARNING
- Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury to the operator or to bystanders.
- ? CAUTION
- Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in moderate or minor injury to the operator or to bystanders.
Important Safety Instructions
Always use your tester as described in the user's manual, and follow all safety messages.
⚠️ WARNING
Battery posts, terminals, and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds, chemicals known to the state of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling.
Using This Manual
We provide tool usage instructions in this manual. Below are the conventions we used in the manual.
1.1 Bold Text
Bold text is used to highlight selectable items such as buttons and menu options.
Example: Press the ENTER button to select.
1.2 Symbols and Icons
1.2.1 Solid Spot
Operation tips and lists that apply to specific tools are introduced by a solid spot •.
Example:
When System Setup is selected, a menu that lists all available options displays. Menu options include:
- Languages
- Unit
- Beep
- Keypad Test
- LCD Test
- About
- Shortcuts
1.2.2 Arrow Icon
An arrow icon indicates a procedure.
Example:
To change menu language:
- Scroll with the arrow keys to highlight Language on the menu.
- Press the ENTER button to select.
1.2.3 Note and Important Message
Note
A NOTE provides helpful information such as additional explanations, tips, and comments.
Example:
NOTE: Test results do not necessarily indicate a faulty component or system.
Important
IMPORTANT indicates a situation which, if not avoided, may result in damage to the test equipment or vehicle.
Example:
IMPORTANT: Do not soak product as water might find its way into the tester.
Introductions
The latest BT100 Pro 12 Volt Automotive Battery Analyzer from Foxwell is dedicatedly developed to test 12V regular flooded, AGM flat plate, AGM spiral, and gel batteries. It provides a quick, easy, and affordable solution for technicians to view battery charging status, check battery health, and detect faults.
2.1 Tester Descriptions
This section illustrates external features, ports, and connectors of the tester.
Diagram Description: The tester features a screen and several buttons.
- A LCD Display: Shows menus, test results, and operation tips.
- B ESC Button: Exits a screen and generally returns to the previous screen.
- C UP and Down Buttons: Scroll to select an option or change values. The UP Button is also used to call up the language setup menu when starting the tester.
- D ENTER Button: Executes a selected option and generally goes to the next screen.
- E Test Cable: Connects the tester to the battery for testing.
Important Cleaning Note: Do not use solvents such as alcohol to clean the keypad or display. Use a mild non-abrasive detergent and a soft cotton cloth.
2.2 Accessory Descriptions
This section lists the accessories that come with the tester. If any of the following items are missing from your package, contact your local dealer for assistance.
- 1 BT100 Pro 12 Volt Automotive Battery Analyzer main unit
- 2 User's Guide - provides operation instructions for the usage of the tester.
2.3 Specifications
- Display: 128 * 64 pixels, backlit display screen
- Working Temperature: 0 to 60°C (32 to 140°F)
- Storage Temperature: -20 to 70°C (-4 to 158°F)
- Dimensions (L*W*H): 103*75*20mm
- Gross Weight: 0.2 KG
- Gross Weight: 0.35KG
Operations
This section describes how to use the tester to perform tests on car batteries and charging systems. The menu-driven display will guide you step by step through the test process.
3.1 Connecting The Tester
The tester powers on automatically when it is correctly connected to the battery. The preferred test position is at the battery terminals. If the battery is not accessible, you may test at the jumper post; however, the power measurement may be lower than the actual value.
To connect the tester:
- Clean the battery posts or side terminals.
- Connect the red clamp to the positive (+) terminal and the black clamp to the negative (-) terminal.
- Rock the clamps back and forth to make sure the clamps are firmly connected.
- When the tester is correctly connected, it boots up automatically and shows the voltage of the battery.
Diagram Description: A screen displays "14.3V".
Note: Do not connect the tester to a voltage source greater than 30VDC; otherwise, you may damage the tester.
Note: If you are testing inside a vehicle, make sure all accessory loads are cut off, the key is not in the ON position, and the doors are closed.
3.2 Battery Test
The BT100 Pro 12 Volt Automotive Battery Analyzer allows you to analyze the battery healthy status and view battery charging status.
▶ To start a battery test:
- Press the ENTER button to start the test. The BAT. LOCATION menu will display.
Screen Description: BAT. LOCATION menu shows "OUT OF VEHICLE" and "IN VEHICLE".
- Scroll with the UP or DOWN button to highlight OUT OF VEHICLE or IN VEHICLE from the BATTERY LOCATION menu and press ENTER to select the battery location.
Screen Description: BAT. LOCATION menu again shows "OUT OF VEHICLE" and "IN VEHICLE".
- Scroll with the UP or DOWN button to select the battery type from the BATTERY TYPE menu and press ENTER to confirm.
Screen Description: BATTERY TYPE menu shows "REGULAR FLOODED", "AGM", and "GEL".
- Scroll with the UP or DOWN button to select the battery standard from the BATTERY STANDARD menu and press ENTER to confirm. Not all rating systems are available for each application.
Screen Description: BATTERY STANDARD menu shows options like CCA, CA, MCA, JIS.
You may find the battery type and battery rating label on every battery.
Global Rating Systems
| No. | Standard | Description | BT100 Pro Testing Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | CCA | Cold Cranking Amps, as specified by SAE. The most common rating for cranking batteries at 0°F (-18°C) | 100-1100 |
| 2 | BCI | Battery Council International standard | 100-1100 |
| 3 | CA | Cranking Amps standard. The effective starting current value at 0°C (32°F). | 100-1100 |
| 4 | MCA | Marine Cranking Amps standard. The effective starting current value at 0°C (32°F). | 100-1100 |
| 5 | JIS | Japanese Industry Standard, shown on a battery as a combination of numbers and letters | 26A17--245H52 |
| 6 | DIN | Deutsche Industrie-Norm | 100-1100 |
| 7 | IEC | International Electrotechnical Commission | 100-1100 |
| 8 | EN | Europa-Norm | 100-1100 |
| 9 | SAE | Society of Automotive Engineers | 100-1100 |
| 10 | GB | China National Standard | 100-1100 |
5. Use UP or DOWN button to change measure range till you enter the correct range of your battery. Press ENTER to start the test.
If the battery belongs to CCA standard, just select the corresponding CCA standard value and press ENTER to start the testing.
6. View test results on the screen. Depending on battery status, one of the following test results may display.
| No. | Test Results | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | GOOD BATTERY | The battery is in good condition. |
| 2 | GOOD-RECHARGE | The battery is in good condition but low current. Fully charge the battery and return it to service. |
| 3 | CHARGE & RETEST | Fully charge the battery and retest. Failure to fully charge the battery before testing may result in inaccurate results. If you still get CHARGE & RETEST message after you fully charge the battery, replace it. |
| 4 | REPLACE BATTERY | The battery is almost dead or the connection between the battery and battery cable is poor. Replace the battery and retest; or disconnect the battery cables and retest the battery using the out-of-vehicle test before replacing it. |
| 5 | BAD CELL-REPLACE | The battery may be damaged such as broken cell or short circuit. Replace the battery and retest. |
7. Press the ESC button to exit the test.
Note: The tester keeps the results of the last test only. When you start a new test, the last results are overwritten.
Language Settings
The Language menu lets you choose the system language. The device is set to English menu by default.
▶ To change the language setting:
- Scroll with the UP button when the tester starts to go to the LANGUAGE menu.
Screen Description: LANGUAGE menu displays "ENGLISH", "ESPAÑOL", "FRANÇAIS", "DEUTSCH", and "1/9".
- Use the UP or DOWN button to select the language you need and press the ENTER key to confirm and return. Or press ESC button to return.
