电池测试指南使用GR8电池测试仪/充电器或诊断电荷电池站

November 13, 2020

When testing or charging a 12V battery in a vehicle that is in for service or is part of the dealership’s inventory, the EL-50313 Midtronics GR8 Battery Tester/Charger or EL-52800 Diagnostic Charge Battery Station (DCBS) (Fig. 1) should be used in order to provide an accurate diagnosis about the battery’s state of health. Updated guidelines have been released recently in Bulletin #20-NA-132 that outline the testing process and warranty claims.

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保证代码

During diagnosis of a battery or performing battery maintenance on new vehicles in dealership inventory, the warranty code generated by the GR8 or DCBS captures critical information about the battery’s condition.

小费：The GR8 only generates a warranty code when the battery test is set up for Diagnostic Mode and Out of Vehicle.

A warranty code from the GR8 (Fig. 2) or DCBS (Fig. 3) is required for all warranty claims for battery replacement to help analyze battery failures and improve product quality. The Warranty Support Center validates all warranty codes entered in the Battery Tester Code field for batteries replaced under warranty. Warranty claims for battery replacements with invalid test codes, incorrect test set-up, or the wrong battery type will not be authorized.

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电池类型和CCA等级

When testing 12V batteries, be sure to follow the diagnostic procedures in the appropriate Service Information. Always disconnect the battery from the vehicle and select the proper Battery Type and CCA Rating (Cold Cranking Amps) for the battery being tested. (Fig. 4, GR8 shown)

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选择不正确的电池类型或CCA额定值可能导致电池损坏或“电池不好”导致良好的电池导致良好的电池不必要地更换

小费：电池类型和CCA等级should be identified from the OEM battery label in the vehicle. Do not use IVH RPO data for CCA ratings as select vehicles display a metric reading where the battery tester requires the entry of the standard CCA rating.

使用DCB时，使用VIN扫描功能避免错误和不正确的测试设置，以准确加载车辆的VIN，电池类型和CCA等级。

在具有两节电池的车辆上，包括带有辅助电池的车辆，每个电池必须电隔离并单独充电。

Battery Testing

深深放电的电池将需要延长的时间来充电。此外，冷（低于冷冻）的电池是对充电的抵抗力，并且可以错误地进行错误测试。在测试和充电之前，必须首先将冷和深度放电的电池在4°C（40°F）上方温热。

使用只– Select “Charging,” “Diagnostic” when setting up the test. Enter the correct Battery Type (Flooded, AGM, or Start/Stop AGM) and rated CCA (both from the battery label). Use the Out of Vehicle test (battery disconnected with test equipment connected directly to the posts) for each battery when testing a vehicle with dual batteries.

Using the DCBS- 设置测试时选择“诊断”和“手推车”。扫描VIN并验证电池选择是否正确，或手动选择正确的电池类型（泛洪或AGM）和额定的CCA（两者来自电池标签）。

小费：The Battery Type selection of Start/Stop AGM is only for testing the small secondary “AUX12” battery on some vehicles equipped with Auto Stop/Start (RPO KL9), not all vehicles with the automatic engine stop/start system. Do not select Start/Stop AGM for vehicles equipped with diesel engines or the Dual Battery Option (RPOs K4B, TP2).

Tool Software Updates

Battery testers require periodic software updates. The latest software release for the GR8 is available through GlobalConnect by selecting “Essential Tools – Software Updates” on the Service page of the App Center.

要更新DCB，请转到www.e-xteq.com，然后在顶部菜单栏上选择下载选项。访问后，单击“下载Optimus”，然后按照提示。如果已在PC上加载Optimus，请访问它并完成更新。

小费：Be sure the GR8 or DCBS software is up to date. Only warranty codes generated by the GR8 or DCBS using current software are valid for batteries replaced under warranty. Warranty Codes generated by past versions of software or the old hand-held tester are not valid.

PDI Mode

当在经销商处收到新车时，必须将电池作为预交付检查（PDI）的一部分进行检查。GR8和DCB具有在工具上识别的电荷算法，如PDI模式。在这种模式下，检查电池条件，然后将快速充电施加到电池。PDI模式旨在在20分钟内尽可能多地充电。要完整收费，建议在顶部关闭模式下继续电池充电。

PDI Mode generates a printout without a warranty code that must be kept with the vehicle file as proof of maintenance. Checking the battery using PDI Mode also must be done at subsequent 30-day intervals while in dealership inventory and at the point of sale.

Vehicles with Stop/Start auxiliary batteries must be charged separately from the main battery while in dealership inventory storage. The Auxiliary battery is not connected in a manner that will allow both batteries to be charged at the same time, so it must be charged individually, which will result in two printouts.

If a new vehicle arrives from transportation at the dealership with a defective battery, it must still be properly tested and a valid warranty code must be entered on the transaction. The transaction must be submitted within one week of vehicle arrival at the dealership.

Battery Replacement

在提交电池替换事务时，必须在所需的电池测试器代码字段中输入打印输出的GR8或DCBS生成的保修代码。技术人员必须用更换电池（GR8）或电池的打印输出连接到维修订单（作业卡）上的差（DCBS）决定。必须使用返回给保修支持中心的每个电池的文书工作返回打印输出的副本。

如果在保修期间替换电池并发现测试记录表明，在GR8或DCB中输入的电池类型或CCA额定值与更换电池的电池不匹配，则交易将受到退款。

Proactive Alert SAC001

On connected vehicles, GM is able to evaluate the condition of the battery and report the state of health to the customer through the OnStar Diagnostics Report and/or to the dealership under Alerts in Service Workbench or the Techline Connect dashboard. Technicians may also validate alerts by using a scan tool through Vehicle Diagnostics/Vehicle Proactive Alerts.

如果主动警报指示器为红色，则存在SAC001，这表示短路电池，应更换电池。由于主动警报标识符SAC001而替换的电池不需要电池测试。在这些情况下，SAC001应输入电池测试仪代码字段。诊断增加时间在这些情况下不符合条件，不得在交易中索赔。SAC001是不需要诊断的唯一主动警报标识符。

For additional information on proper 12V battery testing/charging, refer to the following resources: