FOXWELL BT301, NT630 Plus

Manyèl Itilizatè Tèsè Batri FOXWELL BT301 & Eskanè NT630 Plus OBD2

Models: BT301, NT630 Plus | Brand: FOXWELL

1. Entwodiksyon

Welcome to the user manual for your FOXWELL BT301 Battery Tester and NT630 Plus OBD2 Scanner. This comprehensive guide provides detailed instructions on the setup, operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of both devices. The BT301 is designed for testing 6V and 12V vehicle batteries, while the NT630 Plus offers advanced diagnostic capabilities for OBD2, Anti-lock Braking System (ABS), and Supplemental Restraint System (SRS/Airbag) in vehicles.

Please read this manual thoroughly before operating the devices to ensure correct usage and to prevent damage to the tools or your vehicle.

2. Enfòmasyon sou Sekirite

Always observe the following safety precautions when working with vehicle electrical systems and diagnostic tools:

  • Wear appropriate eye protection (safety goggles) and protective clothing.
  • Asire w ke zòn travay la byen vantile.
  • Keep a fire extinguisher nearby when working with batteries.
  • Avoid smoking or open flames near vehicle batteries.
  • Do not touch hot engine parts or exhaust systems.
  • Keep the devices dry and clean. Do not expose them to moisture or extreme temperatures.
  • Sèvi ak sèlman câbles ak akseswa yo bay yo.
  • Disconnect the devices from the vehicle when not in use.

3. Pake kontni

Verifye ke tout atik yo prezan nan pakè ou a:

  • FOXWELL BT301 Battery Tester Unit
  • FOXWELL NT630 Plus OBD2 Scanner Unit
  • OBDII Diagnostic Cable (for NT630 Plus)
  • Batri Clamp Cable (for BT301)
  • USB Cable (for updates)
  • Manyèl Itilizatè (dokiman sa a)

4. Pwodwi souview

4.1 Tèsè Batri FOXWELL BT301

The BT301 is a dedicated 6V and 12V battery tester designed to accurately assess the health of your vehicle's battery, cranking system, and charging system. It supports various battery types including AGM flat plate, AGM spiral, GEL, EFB, and regular flooded batteries.

FOXWELL BT301 Battery Tester showing main menu with options for Battery, Cranking, Charging, System, View, and Setup.

Imaj 4.1: FOXWELL BT301 Battery Tester displaying its main menu options.

Key Features of BT301:

  • Tcheke Sante Batri: Provides a comprehensive analysis of battery condition.
  • Tès manivè: Evaluates the starter motor's performance.
  • Tès Sistèm Chaje: Assesses the alternator and regulator's output.
  • SOC Test: State of Charge test.
  • SOH Test: State of Health test.
  • Supports 6V and 12V batteries.
  • Compatible with various battery types: AGM Flat Plate, AGM Spiral, GEL, EFB, Regular Flooded.
FOXWELL BT301 Battery Tester connected to various battery types including AGM Flat Plate, AGM Spiral, GEL, and EFB batteries.

Imaj 4.2: The BT301 Battery Tester demonstrating compatibility with multiple battery types.

4.2 FOXWELL NT630 Plus OBD2 Scanner

The NT630 Plus is a powerful diagnostic tool that provides full OBD2 functions, along with specialized diagnostics for Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) and Supplemental Restraint System (SRS/Airbag). It also includes advanced service functions such as ABS Auto Bleed, Steering Angle Sensor (SAS) Calibration, Oil Service Light Reset, and Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) Reset.

FOXWELL NT630 Plus OBD2 Scanner and BT301 Battery Tester side-by-side. The NT630 Plus shows a main menu with options like ABS&Airbag, EPB, Oil Reset, SAS, Settings, and Data Manager.

Imaj 4.3: The FOXWELL NT630 Plus OBD2 Scanner (left) and BT301 Battery Tester (right).

Key Features of NT630 Plus:

  • Full OBD2/EOBD Functions: Read/Clear Codes, Live Data, Freeze Frame, I/M Readiness, O2 Monitor Test, On-Board Monitor Test, Component Test, Vehicle Info, Modules Present.
  • ABS System Diagnostics: Reads and clears ABS fault codes, performs active tests, and supports ABS Auto Bleed.
  • SRS/Airbag System Diagnostics: Reads and clears SRS fault codes, performs active tests.
  • Kalibrasyon SAS: Reyajiste detèktè ang volan an.
  • Oil Service Light Reset: Reyajiste limyè sèvis lwil la apre yon chanjman lwil.
  • Reyajisteman EPB: Resets the electronic parking brake after maintenance.
  • Automatic VIN identification.
Diagram illustrating the three diagnostic systems: OBD2, SRS, and ABS/VSA, within a transparent car outline.

Imaj 4.4: Visual representation of the three main diagnostic systems covered by the NT630 Plus.

5. Enstalasyon

5.1 Initial Setup for BT301

Connecting the BT301:

  1. Asire w ke ignisyon machin nan etenn.
  2. Konekte wouj pozitif (+) cl laamp nan tèminal pozitif batri a.
  3. Konekte negatif nwa a (-) clamp nan tèminal negatif batri a.
  4. The BT301 will power on automatically.

5.2 Initial Setup for NT630 Plus

Connecting the NT630 Plus:

  1. Locate the vehicle's 16-pin Data Link Connector (DLC), usually under the dashboard on the driver's side.
  2. Ensure the vehicle's ignition is in the 'ON' position (engine can be off).
  3. Plug the OBDII diagnostic cable into the vehicle's DLC.
  4. Connect the other end of the cable to the NT630 Plus unit.
  5. The NT630 Plus will power on automatically.

6. Operasyon Enstriksyon

6.1 Using the BT301 Battery Tester

Navigasyon nan meni prensipal:

Use the arrow keys (Up, Down, Left, Right) to navigate through menu options. Press the ANTRE button to confirm a selection and the TOUNEN button to return to the previous screen. The MENI button typically returns to the main menu.

Performing a Battery Test:

  1. Nan meni prensipal la, chwazi BATRI ak peze ANTRE.
  2. Select the appropriate battery type (e.g., Regular Flooded, AGM, GEL) and press ANTRE.
  3. Antre Demaraj Fwad batri a Amps (CCA) rating, usually found on the battery label, and press ANTRE.
  4. The BT301 will perform the test and display the results, such as battery voltage, measured CCA, and overall battery health (e.g., 'GOOD BATTERY', 'CHARGE BATTERY', 'REPLACE BATTERY').
Close-up of the FOXWELL BT301 screen displaying various battery test results like 'GOOD BATTERY', 'CHARGE BATTERY', 'REPLACE BATTERY', 'CRANKING NORMAL', and 'LOW OUTPUT'.

Imaj 6.1: Example of battery test results displayed on the BT301 screen.

Tès Sistèm Demaraj:

  1. Nan meni prensipal la, chwazi MACHE ak peze ANTRE.
  2. Follow the on-screen prompts to start the engine.
  3. The BT301 will analyze the cranking voltage and time, providing a result on the starter's performance.

Tès Sistèm Chaje:

  1. Nan meni prensipal la, chwazi CHARGE ak peze ANTRE.
  2. Follow the on-screen prompts, which may include revving the engine to a specific RPM.
  3. The BT301 will measure the alternator's output and ripple voltage, indicating the charging system's health.

6.2 Using the NT630 Plus OBD2 Scanner

Navigasyon nan meni prensipal:

The NT630 Plus features function buttons (F1, F2, F3) for quick access, along with directional arrows, ANTRE, TOUNEN, ak EDE buttons. Use the arrow keys to navigate and ANTRE konfime seleksyon.

OBD2 Diagnostics:

  1. Nan meni prensipal la, chwazi EOBD(F1) or EOBD(F2) (depending on the specific menu layout) and press ANTRE.
  2. Chwazi Li Kòd pou view current, pending, and permanent diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs).
  3. Chwazi Klè klè to erase DTCs and turn off the Check Engine Light (MIL). Ensure the underlying issue is resolved before clearing codes.
  4. Chwazi Done Live pou view real-time sensor data from the vehicle's engine control unit (ECU).
  5. Chwazi Glase ankadreman pou view a snapshot of sensor data recorded when an emission-related fault occurred.

ABS System Diagnostics:

  1. Nan meni prensipal la, chwazi ABS&Airbag ak peze ANTRE.
  2. Chwazi ABS from the submenu.
  3. Choose options like Li Kòd, Klè klè, oswa Done Live to diagnose the ABS system.
  4. Pou ABS Auto Bleed, select this function and follow the on-screen instructions carefully. This procedure helps remove air from the brake system after component replacement or fluid changes.
Illustration of ABS Auto Bleed process, showing a car's brake system, a mechanic adding brake fluid, and a foot pressing the brake pedal.

Imaj 6.2: Visual guide to the ABS Auto Bleed function.

SRS/Airbag System Diagnostics:

  1. Nan meni prensipal la, chwazi ABS&Airbag ak peze ANTRE.
  2. Chwazi SRS/Airbag from the submenu.
  3. Choose options like Li Kòd or Klè klè to diagnose the Supplemental Restraint System.
Screenshots showing full functions for ABS SRS/Airbag diagnostics: Read Codes, Clear Codes, Freeze Frame, Live Data, and Auto VIN.

Imaj 6.3: Plis paseview of diagnostic functions available for ABS and SRS/Airbag systems.

Special Functions (NT630 Plus):

  • Kalibrasyon SAS: Chwazi SAS from the main menu. This function is used to reset the steering angle sensor after steering system repairs or alignment. Follow the on-screen prompts carefully.
  • Oil Service Light Reset: Chwazi LWIL RESET from the main menu. This function allows you to reset the oil service light after an oil change, ensuring the vehicle's maintenance schedule is correctly updated.
  • Reyajisteman EPB: Chwazi EPB from the main menu. This function is essential when servicing components of the electronic parking brake system, such as replacing brake pads. It safely retracts and re-engages the parking brake calipers.
Illustration of three hot reset functions: SAS Calibration, Oil/Service Light Reset, and EPB Reset, with diagrams of a car's steering, engine, and electronic parking brake.

Imaj 6.4: Visual explanation of the SAS Calibration, Oil/Service Light Reset, and EPB Reset functions.

7. Antretyen

7.1 Swen Aparèy

  • Netwayaj: Sèvi ak yon mou, damp twal pou netwaye aparèy la casing. Pa sèvi ak pwodui netwayaj abrazif oswa solvan.
  • Depo: Store the devices in a dry, cool environment, away from direct sunlight and extreme temperatures.
  • Mizajou lojisyèl: Periodically check the FOXWELL official website for software updates to ensure your devices have the latest vehicle coverage and functionalities. Connect the device to a computer using the provided USB cable for updates.
  • Enspeksyon kab: Regularly inspect the diagnostic cables and battery clamps for any signs of damage or wear. Replace damaged cables immediately.

NAN. Depanaj

If you encounter issues while using your FOXWELL devices, refer to the table below for common problems and their solutions.

PwoblèmSolisyon
Aparèy pa limen.For BT301: Ensure battery clamps are securely connected to the correct battery terminals. For NT630 Plus: Verify the OBDII cable is firmly connected to the vehicle's DLC and the ignition is ON. Check vehicle's fuse for the OBDII port.
NT630 Plus fails to link with vehicle.Confirm the vehicle's ignition is ON. Check if the OBDII cable is properly connected. Ensure the vehicle is OBDII compliant (most vehicles from 1996 onwards). Try connecting to a different OBDII compliant vehicle to rule out device issue.
BT301 shows 'Battery Error' or inconsistent results.Ensure battery terminals are clean and free of corrosion. Verify that the correct battery type and CCA rating were entered. Ensure a stable connection of the battery clamps.
Cannot clear DTCs with NT630 Plus.Ensure the ignition is ON and the engine is OFF. If the underlying fault is still present, the codes will reappear immediately. Address the root cause of the DTCs first.
Ekran an bloke oswa li pa reponn.Disconnect the device from the vehicle/battery, wait a few seconds, and reconnect. If the issue persists, perform a software update if available.

9. Espesifikasyon

9.1 Tèsè Batri FOXWELL BT301

  • Opere Voltage: 6V - 12V
  • Ranje tès: 100-2000 CCA
  • Ekspozisyon: Retroeklere LCD
  • Tanperati operasyon: 0°C a 50°C (32°F a 122°F)
  • Tanperati Depo: -20 ° C a 70 ° C (-4 ° F a 158 ° F)

9.2 FOXWELL NT630 Plus OBD2 Scanner

  • Ekspozisyon: Color TFT screen
  • Opere Voltage: 8V - 18V (from vehicle battery)
  • Koneksyon: OBDII 16-pin DLC, USB
  • Tanperati operasyon: 0°C a 60°C (32°F a 140°F)
  • Tanperati Depo: -20 ° C a 70 ° C (-4 ° F a 158 ° F)
  • Pwotokòl: Supports all OBDII protocols (ISO9141-2, ISO14230-4, SAEJ1850, ISO15765-4)

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