Charging System Test Procedure: Notes

Press ENTER to begin charging system test.

Fig 1: Display - Press Enter For Charging Test
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ENTER button is pressed, the tester displays the actual voltage of alternator.
Press ENTER to test the charging system.

Fig 2: Display - Actual Voltage Of Alternator
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Turn off all electrical load and rev engine for 5 seconds with pressing the accelerator pedal. (Follow the instructions on the screen)

Fig 3: Display - Loads Off / Rev Engine 5 Sec Message
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Fig 4: Display - Increase Rev
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Fig 5: Display - Hold Rev
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The message that engine RPM is detected will be displayed on the screen. Press ENTER to continue.

Fig 6: Display - RPM Detected Enter To Cont
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If the engine RPM is not detected, press ENTER after revving engine.

Fig 7: Display - Enter To Cont, After Revving
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The tester will conduct charging system test during loads off.

Fig 8: Display - Testing Engine At Idle
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Fig 9: Display - Testing Diode/Ripple
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Turn on electrical loads (air conditioner, lamps, audio and etc). Press ENTER to continue.

Fig 10: Display - Testing Loads On, Enter To Cont
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The tester will conduct charging system test during loads on.

Fig 11: Display - Testing Loads On At Idle
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Rev engine for 5 seconds with pressing the accelerator pedal. (Follow the instructions on the screen)

Fig 12: Display - Loads Off / Rev Engine 5 Sec Message
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Fig 13: Display - Increase Rev
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Fig 14: Display - Hold Rev
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The message that engine RPM is detected will be displayed on the screen. Press ENTER to continue.

Fig 15: Display - RPM Detected
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If the engine RPM is not detected, press ENTER after revving engine.

Fig 16: Display - Enter To Cont
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Turn off electrical loads (air conditioner, lamps, audio and etc). Turn the engine off.

Fig 17: Display - Turn Loads Off, Engine Off
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Charging voltage and charging system test results will be displayed on the screen.
Shut off engine end disconnect the tester clamps from the battery. Refer to the following table and take the appropriate action as recommended by the Micro 570.

Fig 18: Display - Load Specs
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Fig 19: Display - Test Result
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Fig 20: Display - Charging System Normal
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