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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

Is the paper for the AATPR10/20 of a standard size available on the market?

Yes and no.  The width of the paper is standard (58mm, 2.25in), as is the thickness (65u.)  The diameter of the roll is non-standard at 23mm, 13/16in.  You may purchase rolls of paper from Argus or from any Argus distributor.  If you wish to source paper in bulk and prepare your own rolls, be sure to roll the paper such that the thermally active side of the paper faces the center of the roll.  More on rolling your own paper.

 

Category: AATPR10 - Printer, AA 1000, AA500PWP

How many test reports can be printed from one roll of paper?

Approximately 20 test reports can be printed from a single roll.  Replacing the paper requires approximately 30 seconds. 

 

Category: AA 360 RP, AA 1000 RP, AATPR20 - Printer, AA500PWP

Can I customize the AATPR10 printed test report to print our name and address?

Yes.  There are three lines of text at the top of the test report that can be programmed by the user.  Doing so is, of course, optional.  Instructions for how to program the custom report header can be found in the manuals for the tester or printer.  The instructions for programming the AATPR10 are here. 

Category: AATPR10 - Printer, 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 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

Can I print test reports in languages other than English?

Yes.  The test report can be printed in up to 22 languages, and we are adding new languages all the time.  The report language is set up at the same time the date and time are initially set, and it can be changed at any time.  AATPR10 details.  AATPR20 details.

 

Category: AA 360 RP, AA 1000 RP, AATPR20 - Printer, AA500PWP