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Will the CrankCheck technology work with diesel engines using glow plugs?

Yes, Argus testers and monitors using CrankCheck can be used on batteries for starting diesel engines.  Battery Bug, (BB-SBM) results and AA tester results of CrankCheck testing will not be affected by the glow plug loads prior to starting the battery. 

Category: AA 400, AA 500P, AA500PWP

Does the tester work on GEL batteries?

Yes.  The AA300, 350, 400, 500P testers will test GEL and other types of batteries.  Select the WET/MF setting at the start of the test sequence and the tester will convert measured internal resistance to the selected rating standard.  

 

Category: AA 350, AA 400, AA 500P, AA500PWP

Will the tester work on discharged batteries?

Yes, the AA500P series (500P, 400, 350) testers include algorithms that allow the testing of discharged batteries.  In most situations there is no need to charge a battery before testing. 

However, if the charge level is below 20% of a normally full battery, some test results will be automatically disabled.  If the resting battery voltage is below 6V the tester will not operate.  In this situation, the battery must be charged before testing. 

 

Category: AA 350, AA 400, AA 500P, AA500PWP

Can test results be printed?

Yes, if you are using the AA500P tester with the printer attached.  The optional test report printer, AATPR10, may be attached to the AA500P tester.  The printer is available as an option or can be purchased as a kit with the AA500P tester.  The part number for the combo kit is AA500PWP. 

 

Category: AATPR10 - Printer, AA 400, AA 500P

Can I test 6V batteries with an AA500P, AA400, AA350, AA300, AA200 tester?

The AA500P series tester models are designed for testing only 12V nominal batteries.  Testing a 6V battery will not damage your AA tester, but most of the results of the tests will be omitted or not useful.  All testers will correctly display voltage, and the AA500P will correctly display the battery internal resistance (mOhm) and the Siemens (MHO) value. 

 

Category: AA 350, AA 400, AA 500P, AA500PWP