Digital Battery Analyzer (STB 111)
Reference number: STB 111
DIGITAL BATTERY ANALYZER
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN
NEW BATTERY TESTER, PART NUMBER 9511485-6
Model(s): Volvo models
Bulletin No.: 111
Date: June, 1998
SERVICE INFORMATION
Announcing the new digital Volvo Battery analyzer 3100, part number 9511485-6.
Engineered in conjunction with Volvo Car Corporation in Sweden and Midtronics, Inc., this tool is Volvo approved and features Volvo specific software for testing of Volvo batteries and is required for warranty claim submission.
Volvo Battery Analyzer 3100 (tester), Part Number 9511485-6, has been classified as required, and will be allocated to all U.S. and Canadian Volvo retailers in June, 1998 by Volvo Cars of North America, Inc. and Volvo Canada Ltd. You will be billed for the tool on your parts account.
CONDUCTANCE TECHNOLOGY
The Volvo Battery Analyzer 3100 is based on the measurement of conductance which measures a battery's ability to produce current.
It is a measure of the plate surface available in the battery, which determines how much power the battery can supply. As a battery ages, the plate surface can sulfate or shed active material. This reduces the battery's ability to deliver current. It is the fastest, safest and easiest test method available for accurately determining a battery's true state of health. This technology, pioneered by Midtronics, allows for a test method that accurately compensates for low battery charge. It also separates the battery's condition from state of charge, thereby permitting accurate assessment of discharged batteries.
BATTERY TESTING & WARRANTY
A significant portion of battery warranty expense is caused by a lack of accurate battery testing. Standard load testing procedures require batteries to have at least a 75% state of charge (approximately 12.4 volts or greater). Since most returned batteries are discharged, they have to be charged before using a load test for accurate test results. The Volvo Battery Analyzer 3100 can be used on any battery, with a voltage reading as low as 5.5 volts, and, a test can be performed immediately without the hassle of charging and load testing.
The Volvo Battery Analyzer 3100 contains a test code that must be recorded on battery warranty claims for reimbursement. Details will be published in an upcoming Service Manager Bulletin.
SPECIFICATIONS
Volvo Specific software:
Developed by Midtronics and Volvo Car
Corporation specifically for Volvo
batteries.
Power Requirements:
Uses power of the battery being tested with
minimum of 5.5 volts required.
Dimensions:
9" x 4" x 2.5" (230 mm x 1O2 mm x 65 mm)
Weight:
15 oz. (400 grams)
Operation Range:
400-1700 CCA, 5.5 to 14 volts DC, 200-1000 A(DIN)
Display:
2 Line, 16 character LCD
Housing Material:
Acid resistant ABS plastic
Applications:
Tests 12 Volt Automotive Batteries
Test Lead Clamps:
Dual Conductor Kelvin Clamps
COMPUTER CALIBRATED TO ISO REQUIREMENTS
FEATURES/BENEFITS:
- Tests discharged batteries. No waiting to charge batteries before testing.
- Volvo specific software to test Volvo batteries
- Accurate results
- Safe to use
- Testing can be repeated on the same battery
- DOES NOT discharge battery
- No external battery or power needed
- Fast and easy to use
- Digitally displays voltage, battery condition, state of charge, test code
- Automatic state-of-charge compensation allows testing of batteries down to 5.5 volts
WARRANTY
ADMINISTRATION
Administered by Midtronics, Inc. Warranty coverage is not handled by Volvo Cars of North America, Inc. or Volvo Canada Ltd.
WARRANTY PERIOD
2 years from date of purchase, full replacement except for physical damage or opening/tampering with the tester. If a tester is replaced under warranty, the warranty period in effect on the replacement unit will be the balance of the original 24 months.
WARRANTY PROCEDURE
Call Midtronics Service at 1 (800) 776-1995. Follow instructions provided by Midtronics. Midtronics, Inc. will issue a Return Authorization (RA) number, (required for tester Return).
U.S. Retailers: Ship the tester PREPAID to:
Midtronics, INC.
8230 S. Madison Street
Burr Ridge, Illinois 60521
Canadian Retailers: Follow instructions provided by Midtronics at
time of your call.
RETURN SHIPMENT
For U.S. Retailers, Midtronics, Inc. will service and return the tester within one business day of receipt. Canadian retailers will be shipped a tester within three business days of receipt.
Midtronics will return the unit, prepaid, the same way the retailer shipped it to Midtronics.