KONNWEI KW218 12V Automotive Battery Tester User Manual

1. Entwodiksyon

The KONNWEI KW218 is a professional 12V automotive battery tester designed to accurately assess the health of various battery types, including regular flooded, AGM flat plate, AGM spiral, GEL, EFB, and Lithium batteries. It provides comprehensive analysis of battery health, cranking performance, and charging system efficiency. This manual provides detailed instructions for the proper use and maintenance of your KW218 battery tester.

2. Enfòmasyon sou Sekirite

Always observe the following safety precautions when using the KW218 battery tester:

• Mete pwoteksyon pou je ak rad pwoteksyon lè w ap travay toupre pil.
• Asire w ke veyikil la nan yon zòn ki byen vantile.
• Avoid sparks or flames near the battery, as batteries can produce explosive gases.
• Do not touch battery terminals or cables with bare hands while testing.
• Keep the tester dry and clean. Do not expose it to moisture or extreme temperatures.
• Si asid batri a antre an kontak ak po oswa je, rense imedyatman avèk dlo epi chèche swen medikal.

3. Pake kontni

Upon opening your KONNWEI KW218 package, you should find the following items:

• KONNWEI KW218 Car Battery Tester unit with integrated test leads and clamps.

4. Pwodwi souview ak Konpozan

The KW218 features a user-friendly interface and robust design for reliable performance.

Figure 4.1: KONNWEI KW218 Battery Tester showing its main display and robust clamps.

Konpozan kle yo enkli:

• Ekran HD 2.4 pous: Provides clear and accurate presentation of test results.
• Bouton Navigasyon: 'EXIT' and 'ENTER' buttons, along with directional arrows, for menu navigation.
• Pure Copper Clips: Designed for strong conductivity and secure connection to battery terminals.
• Integrated Line Machine Design: Ensures a stable interface and durable, break-resistant wiring.
• ABS Industrial Grade Material: C dirabasing that resists fingerprints and stains.

Figi 4.2: Detaye view of the KW218's screen, copper clips, and integrated cable design.

5. Enstalasyon ak Koneksyon

To begin testing, follow these steps to connect the KW218 to your vehicle's battery:

1. Asire w ke ignisyon machin nan etenn epi tout akseswa yo etenn.
2. Netwaye tèminal batri yo pou asire bon kontak.
3. Konekte a red positive (+) clamp of the tester to the tèminal pozitif (+) nan batri a.
4. Konekte a black negative (-) clamp of the tester to the negatif (-) tèminal nan batri a.
5. The tester will power on automatically once connected correctly.

Figure 5.1: Proper connection of the KW218 to a vehicle battery.

6. Operasyon Enstriksyon

The KW218 offers several testing modes to diagnose your battery and charging system.

6.1. Tès batri

This function tests the overall health of the battery, including its State of Health (SOH), State of Charge (SOC), internal resistance, and voltage.

1. From the main menu, select 'Battery Test' using the arrow buttons and press 'ENTER'.
2. Follow the on-screen prompts to input battery type (e.g., Flooded, AGM) and CCA rating.
3. The tester will display results such as SOH, SOC, CCA value, voltage, and a general status (e.g., 'GOOD BATTERY', 'REPLACE').

6.2. Tès Cranking

The Cranking Test evaluates the vehicle's starting system, including the starter motor. It measures the cranking voltage ak tan.

1. From the main menu, select 'Cranking Test' and press 'ENTER'.
2. Follow the on-screen instructions to start the vehicle.
3. The tester will record the minimum cranking voltage and the cranking time, providing a 'CRANKING NORMAL' or 'CRANKING ABNORMAL' status.

6.3. Tès chaje

This test assesses the vehicle's charging system, including the alternator and regulator, by measuring the loaded and unloaded voltage, ak volim ondilasyontage.

1. From the main menu, select 'Charging Test' and press 'ENTER'.
2. Follow the on-screen instructions, which typically involve starting the engine and revving it to a specified RPM.
3. The tester will display results such as loaded voltage, dechaje voltage, rid voltage, and a 'CHARGING NORMAL' or 'CHARGING ABNORMAL' status.

7. Supported Battery Types and Standards

The KW218 is compatible with a wide range of 6V and 12V batteries and supports various testing standards.

Figure 7.1: The KW218 supports multiple battery types.

Kalite batri ki sipòte:

• Regilye Inonde
• AGM plat plat
• AGM espiral
• JEL
• EFB
• Batri ityòm

Supported Measurement Standards and Test Ranges:

Figure 7.2: Supported battery testing standards and their ranges.

8. Antretyen

To ensure the longevity and accurate performance of your KW218 battery tester:

• Netwayaj: Siye aparèy la avèk yon twal mou epi sèk apre chak itilizasyon. Pa sèvi ak pwodui netwayaj abrazif oswa solvan.
• Depo: Store the tester in a clean, dry environment, away from direct sunlight and extreme temperatures.
• Swen kab: Avoid bending or crimping the test leads excessively. Inspect the cables and clamps regularly for any signs of damage.

NAN. Depanaj

If you encounter issues with your KW218, refer to the following common problems and solutions:

10. Espesifikasyon

• Mak: KONNWEI
• Modèl: KW218
• Sous pouvwa: Battery Powered (via vehicle battery)
• Ekspozisyon: 2.4-inch HD Color Screen
• Sipòte batri Voltage: 6V / 12V
• Kalite batri ki sipòte: Regilye Inonde, Plak Plat AGM, Espiral AGM, JEL, EFB, Lityòm
• Ranje tès: 100-2000 CCA
• Estanda sipòte: CCA, IEC, EN, DIN, CA, BCI, MCA, SAE, JIS
• Materyèl Lojman: ABS Industrial Grade Plastic

11. Garanti ak sipò

KONNWEI products are designed for reliability and performance. For warranty information or technical support, please refer to the contact details provided with your purchase or visit the official KONNWEI websit la. Tanpri konsève prèv acha ou a pou reklamasyon garanti.