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INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE ISTRUZIONI PER L'USO
DIODE "RIPPLE" TEST
1. Press "Enter" to perform the diode ripple test on load: idle the engine and switch on loads. (This test
determines ripple amplitude from the charging system to the battery).
2. The following screen will appear:
Idle the engine; switch on all the electric loads. Press [Enter].
3. The following screen will appear:
4. One of the following results will be displayed, along with the current measured reading.
Result: Ripple OK. Diodes are working correctly.
Result: High Ripple One or more diodes in the alternator are not working, or
the stator has been damaged. Check that the installed alternator is firm and
that the belts are in good condition and are working correctly.
DRIVER INSTALLATION
IMPORTANT!!
Before the drivers are installed, the tester should not be connected to the computer through the USB
port; otherwise, installation will fail, and no results will be shown when the tester is connected.
If this mistake was made and the drivers were installed at a later stage, after connecting the tester to
the computer, the drivers will have to be uninstalled and reinstalled, making sure that the tester is not
connected through the USB port.
The drivers are installed through the CD supplied with the tester case.
Follow the various installation steps; when these are completed, you will be able to launch the programme.
Before launching the software, connect the tester to the USB port of your PC.
When the tester has been connected, double click the icon of the programme and open it.
Now select the stored test you would like to download:
- Select "Stored Results" from the tester menu;
- Chose the required test;
- Press "Enter". Caution: do not press "Enter" again. Otherwise, the result of the test will not be shown
on the PC; it will only be shown on the tester
Now you can download the required data by clicking the item "Obtain data from analyser".
All the data about the selected test will be automatically shown, and you can enter other data, and save or
print the test
Idle engine.
Switch on all electric loads.
Press [Enter]
Diode Ripple Test
with idling engine
Analysing...
Please wait!
Result: OK
AC Ripple Test
Idling engine:
Max. <x.xV: x,xxV
Ripple OK
[Exit] to menu
and alternator.
Result: High Ripple
AC Ripple Test
Idling engine:
Max. <x.xV: x,xxV
High Ripple
Check diodes
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