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TOOL
OPERATING
MANUAL
Using the 177-2330 Battery Analyzer
SMCS: 0785

NEHS0764
July 1999

Table of Contents

Specifications

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Connecting and Operating Battery
Analyzer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Warranty and Repair . . . . . . . . . . .
Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Specification Chart
Description
Battery Rating Range

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Introduction
The 177-2330 Battery Analyzer will quickly test
any 6 or 12 Volt battery with a:
50 to 4000 Cold Cranking Amp (CCA),
65 to 5000 Cranking Amp (CA), or
6 to 500 Amp Hour (A-Hr) capacity.
The test can be completed in just 20 seconds
and determines whether the battery is good,
bad, or in need of recharge. The analyzer
even works on batteries discharged down to
one Volt.

Specification
50 to 4,000 Cold Cranking Amps
(CCA)
65 to 5,000 Cranking Amps (CA)
6 to 500 Amp Hours (A-Hr)

DC Voltmeter Range

1.0 to 14 V

Voltmeter Accuracy

0.1 V

Power Source

9 Volt Battery or Test Battery

Test Time

20 Seconds

Reverse Polarity Protection

Yes

Over Voltage Protection

Yes

Analyzer Cable Length

815 mm (32 in)

Size

210 x 140 x 38 mm
(8.25 x 5.5 x 1.5 in)

Weight

0.68 kg (1.5 lbs)

Operating Temp. Range

0 to 50C (32 to 120F)

Storage Temperature Range

-20 to 70C (0 to 160F)

Features
Quickly and accurately test the condition of
6 and 12 Volt batteries (even discharged to
as low as one volt). Checks for full state
charge, condition of battery, and battery
voltage.

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Batteries can be tested in the machine or

vehicle. The battery does not have to be
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Saves time and money by allowing dealers

to test the condition of a battery while the
customer is present (works great for
warranty claims).

Eliminates the need to charge and

discharge a battery to test its condition.
Compensates for cold temperatures when
testing batteries in extreme conditions.

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Power-down feature prolongs battery life in

the analyzer.

Illustration 1. 177-2330 Battery Analyzer.

Safety

Operating Instruction
Connecting the Analyzer
Before the analyzer is connected, make sure
the battery cables and terminals are clean.
Clean all dirty and/or corroded parts with a
wire brush, if necessary.

Always stand back from a battery during

testing. Automotive batteries contain sulfuric
acid and can produce explosive gases that
may result in serious injury. To prevent ignition
of gases, keep lighted tobacco, sparks, flames,
and other ignition sources away from the
battery at all times.

1. Clamp the black load lead to the negative

() battery terminal on the vehicle.
2. Clamp the red load lead to the positive (+)
battery terminal on the vehicle.

Do not test a frozen battery, it may explode.

Allow the battery to warm up before attempting
any testing.

3. Wiggle the clamps back and forth to

ensure a good connection is made on both
sides of each clamp.

Do not spray liquids on the battery analyzer.

Liquids may enter the analyzer and cause
permanent damage to the electrical
components. Flammable liquids may cause an
explosion.

Test Procedure
Before testing a battery, turn the ignition, all
accessories, and loads OFF. Close the vehicle
doors. Allow the battery to stabilize for one
minute, then begin the battery test. If the
battery was recently recharged, allow three
minutes for the battery to stabilize before
beginning a battery test.

Wear an American National Standards Institute

(ANSI) approved eye shield when testing
batteries. Provide ventilation and have water
available for eye or body flushing should any
battery acid splash on you.

1. If the battery temperature is less than 0C

(32F ), press the MODE key to select the
Cold Battery Test. If the battery is frozen,
allow it to warm up above 0C (32F )
before testing.

NOTICE
Do not remove the test leads while the battery
test is running. This could cause damage to the
analyzer.

Do not test a frozen battery, it may explode.

Allow the battery to warm up above 0C (32F )
before attempting any testing.

2. Follow the directions given by the Display

Screens.

4. Press the MODE key and select one of the

battery amp rating choices: Cold Cranking
Amp Rating (CCA), Cranking Amp Rating
(CA), or Battery Amp Hours Rating (A-HR).
The battery rating is usually found on the
top of the battery. Press the up or down
arrow key to select the proper battery
capacity.

a. Connect the clamps and press the

GO key.

CONNECT CLAMPS
PRESS 'GO'

00.00V
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Battery Test Start Screen.

b. Select the battery voltage (6 or 12

Volts). This message is displayed only
if the actual battery Voltage is less than
6 Volts.

NO

'GO'

MODE CHG

UNITS
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Cold Cranking Amp Rating (CCA) Display Screen.

IS IT A 6V BAT?
YES

CCA = 550

CA = 550

(GO)

MODE CHG

'GO'
UNITS

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Low Voltage Display Screen.

Cranking Amp Rating (CA) Display Screen.

c. Select the Cold Battery Test, if

necessary.

A-HR 60

COLD BATT TEST

PRESS 'GO'

MODE CHG

'GO'
UNITS
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XX.40V

Battery Amp Hours Rating (A-HR) Display Screen.

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Cold Battery Test Display Screen.

3. Press the GO key to begin testing. Two

loads are placed on the battery, then a
short recovery time takes place before the
finish of the test.

5. Press the GO key and the analyzer display

will show the condition of the battery (good,
low charge, charge and retest, or bad).
The state of the battery charge (shown as a
percent of battery charge capacity
remaining) will also be displayed.

6. Remove the test clamps from the battery

posts when the test is finished and press
the OFF key on the analyzer.

Maintenance
Test Leads
Clean the test leads with a mild detergent.
Clean the clamp ends with a small wire brush.

GOOD BATTERY
CHARGE

85%

Internal Battery Replacement

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Battery Pass.
The battery is capable of holding a charge.

The 177-2330 Battery Analyzer has an internal

9 Volt battery which is used to power the
analyzer when the battery being tested has a
voltage of less than 9 Volts. The internal
battery also powers the analyzer before it is
connected to the battery being tested. If the
analyzer does not Power On without being
connected to a test battery, the internal battery
may need to be replaced. Follow the
instructions listed below to replace the internal
battery.

GOOD/LOW CHARGE
CHARGE

15%
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Battery Pass / Low Charge.

The battery is good, but should be recharged.

1. Locate and open the battery door on the

bottom of the analyzer.
2. Remove the old battery and replace it with
a 1U-9534 Alkaline 9 Volt Battery.

CHARGE & RETEST

CHARGE

3. Close the battery door on the bottom of the

analyzer.

0%
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Charge And Retest.

The battery condition cannot be determined until it is fully
charged. If this message appears after the battery is
fully charged, the battery is bad.

BAD BATTERY
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Bad Battery.
The battery will not hold a charge and should be
replaced.

Warranty and Repair

The foregoing warranty is in lieu of all other

warranties, expressed or implied, including but
not limited to any implied warranty of
merchantability, fitness, or adequacy for any
particular purpose or use. Caterpillar shall not
be liable for any special, incidental, or
consequential damages, whether in contract,
tort, or otherwise.

Service
If the 177-2330 Battery Analyzer does not
operate properly, replace the 1U-9534 Alkaline
9V Battery and recheck the operation. If it still
does not operate properly, it can be sent back
to Caterpillar for repair.

For warranty service or repairs of your

Caterpillar 177-2330 Battery Analyzer, contact
SPX Corporation. SPX Corporation Repair
Center information is listed below. Please
include a note describing the problem with the
tool when sending it in for repair.

Warranty
Caterpillar warrants this instrument to be free
from defects in material and workmanship
under normal use and service for a period of
one year from the date of purchase. This
warranty extends only to the original
purchaser. This warranty shall not apply to
fuses, disposable batteries, or any product or
parts which have been subject to misuse,
neglect, accident, or abnormal conditions of
operation.

SPX Corporation
Wayland Facility
Attention: Depot Repair
801 South Main Street
Wayland, MI 49348
1-800-833-3377 Option 4, Option 1

In the event of failure of a product covered by

this warranty, Caterpillar will repair and
calibrate the instrument returned to an
authorized Service Facility within one year of
the original purchase, provided the warrantors
examination discloses to its satisfaction that
the product was defective. The customer pays
the freight to the Service Facility and the
Service Facility pays for the freight back. The
warrantor may, at its option, replace the
product in lieu of repair. With regards to any
instrument returned within one year of the
original purchase, said repairs or replacement
will be made without charge. If the failure has
been caused by misuse, neglect, accident, or
abnormal conditions of operation, or if the
warranty period has expired, repairs will be
billed at a nominal cost. In such cases, an
estimate will be submitted before work is
started, if requested.
This warranty is exclusive, and Caterpillar
makes no other warranty of any kind
whatsoever, expressed or implied, with respect
to the products manufactured and sold by it,
whether as to merchantability, fitness for a
particular purpose, or any other matter. No
agent, employee, or representative of
Caterpillar has any authority to bind Caterpillar
to any affirmation, representation, or warranty
concerning Caterpillar products or parts,
except as previously stated.

NOTES

For information on service tools or shop supplies,

contact Caterpillar Service Technology Group on:
Caterpillar Service Technology
501 S.W. Jefferson Ave.
Peoria, Illinois 61630-2184
1-800-542-8665 (USA)
1-800-541-8665 (Illinois)
1-800-523-8665 (Canada)
404435 (Telex)
1-309-675-6650 (Fax)
or
Caterpillar Service Technology
Caterpillar Overseas S.A.
P. O. Box 6000
1211 Geneva 6
Switzerland
+41 (22) 849 40 36 (Geneva Phone)
+41 (22) 849 49 29 (Geneva Fax)
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