PDS/PDI

Use PDS/PDI to charge a vehicle battery before delivery to a customer to ensure it is in optimal condition.

At any time during the test, tap to return to the previous screen; or to return to the Main Menu.

  1. Connect the charger clamps to the appropriate battery posts.
  2. At the Main Menu, tap PDS/PDI. The Acquire VIN screen is displayed.
  3. Use the connected bar code scanner to scan the VIN bar code, usually located on the driver’s side door frame. The VIN can also be entered manually.For best results, scan the barcode located on the driver’s side door frame. A two-    tone beep indicates the scan was successful. A single beep indicates the barcode was not successfully scanned.The VIN is also displayed behind the windshield on the driver’s side dashboard.

NOTE: See the Recommended Scanning Procedure article for VIN scanning help and tips.

Manual Entry: Use the on-screen keypad to manually type the 17-digit VIN — the displayed digit counter will count up the alphanumeric characters as they are entered on the keypad. Tap NEXT.

4. At the Edit Battery info screen, tap on the corresponding box to edit the parameter information.

5.Tap the box across from each displayed parameter and select the correct information from the displayed list.

NOTE: See the Battery Information Definitions article for complete parameter definitions.

6. When the displayed information is correct, tap Next to begin the Battery Test.

NOTE: The Battery Type, Units, and Rating fields must be filled in before proceeding.

7. The results are then displayed on the charger screen.

 

PDS/PDI Charging Results

Updated on November 14, 2019

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