FOXWELL BT301 Battery Tester & NT630 Plus OBD2 Scanner User Manual

1. Isingeniso

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. Ulwazi Lokuphepha

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

• Wear appropriate eye protection (safety goggles) and protective clothing.
• Qinisekisa ukuthi indawo yokusebenza inomoya omuhle.
• Keep a fire extinguisher nearby when working with batteries.
• Avoid smoking or open flames near vehicle batteries.
• Ungathinti izingxenye zenjini ezishisayo noma izinhlelo zokukhipha ugesi.
• Keep the devices dry and clean. Do not expose them to moisture or extreme temperatures.
• Only use the provided cables and accessories.
• Disconnect the devices from the vehicle when not in use.

3. Okuqukethwe Kwephakheji

Qinisekisa ukuthi zonke izinto zikhona kuphakheji yakho:

• FOXWELL BT301 Battery Tester Unit
• FOXWELL NT630 Plus OBD2 Scanner Unit
• OBDII Diagnostic Cable (for NT630 Plus)
• Ibhethri Clamp Cable (for BT301)
• USB Cable (for updates)
• Incwadi Yomsebenzisi (le dokhumenti)

4. Umkhiqizo Uphelileview

4.1 FOXWELL BT301 Battery Tester

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.

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

Key Features of BT301:

• Ukuhlolwa Kwempilo Yebhethri: Provides a comprehensive analysis of battery condition.
• Ukuhlolwa kwe-Cranking: Evaluates the starter motor's performance.
• Ukuhlolwa Kwesistimu Yokushaja: Assesses the alternator and regulator's output.
• SOC Test: State of Charge test.
• SOH Test: State of Health test.
• Isekela amabhethri angu-6V kanye no-12V.
• Compatible with various battery types: AGM Flat Plate, AGM Spiral, GEL, EFB, Regular Flooded.

Isithombe 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.

Isithombe 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.
• Ukulinganiswa kwe-SAS: Isetha kabusha inzwa ye-engeli yokuqondisa.
• Ukusetha kabusha ukukhanya kwesevisi kawoyela: Isetha kabusha isibani sesevisi kawoyela ngemva kokushintsha uwoyela.
• Setha kabusha i-EPB: Resets the electronic parking brake after maintenance.
• Automatic VIN identification.

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

5. Setha

5.1 Initial Setup for BT301

Connecting the BT301:

1. Qinisekisa ukuthi ukuthungela kwemoto kuvaliwe.
2. Xhuma i-red positive (+) clamp kutheminali ephozithivu yebhethri.
3. Xhuma i-black negative (-) clamp esigungwini esingesihle sebhethri.
4. The BT301 will power on automatically.

5.2 Initial Setup for NT630 Plus

Connecting the NT630 Plus:

1. Thola i-Data Link Connector (DLC) yemoto enamaphini angu-16, ngokuvamile ngaphansi kwedeshibhodi ohlangothini lomshayeli.
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. Iziqondiso Zokusebenza

6.1 Using the BT301 Battery Tester

Ukuzulazula kwemenyu enkulu:

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

Performing a Battery Test:

1. Kumenyu enkulu, khetha IBHETHI bese ucindezela NGENA.
2. Select the appropriate battery type (e.g., Regular Flooded, AGM, GEL) and press NGENA.
3. Input the battery's Cold Cranking Amps (CCA) rating, usually found on the battery label, and press NGENA.
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').

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

Ukuhlolwa Kwesistimu Yokuqhekeka:

1. Kumenyu enkulu, khetha I-CRANKING bese ucindezela NGENA.
2. Landela imiyalelo esesikrinini ukuze uqalise injini.
3. The BT301 will analyze the cranking voltage and time, providing a result on the starter's performance.

Ukuhlolwa Kwesistimu Yokushaja:

1. Kumenyu enkulu, khetha UKUHLELA bese ucindezela NGENA.
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

Ukuzulazula kwemenyu enkulu:

The NT630 Plus features function buttons (F1, F2, F3) for quick access, along with directional arrows, NGENA, EMUVA, futhi USIZO buttons. Use the arrow keys to navigate and NGENA ukuqinisekisa ukukhetha.

OBD2 Diagnostics:

1. Kumenyu enkulu, khetha EOBD(F1) or EOBD(F2) (depending on the specific menu layout) and press NGENA.
2. Khetha Funda Amakhodi ku view current, pending, and permanent diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs).
3. Khetha Sula Amakhodi to erase DTCs and turn off the Check Engine Light (MIL). Ensure the underlying issue is resolved before clearing codes.
4. Khetha Idatha ebukhoma ku view real-time sensor data from the vehicle's engine control unit (ECU).
5. Khetha Friza Uzimele ku view a snapshot of sensor data recorded when an emission-related fault occurred.

ABS System Diagnostics:

1. Kumenyu enkulu, khetha ABS&Airbag bese ucindezela NGENA.
2. Khetha I-ABS from the submenu.
3. Choose options like Funda Amakhodi, Sula Amakhodi, noma Idatha ebukhoma to diagnose the ABS system.
4. Ngoba 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.

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

SRS/Airbag System Diagnostics:

1. Kumenyu enkulu, khetha ABS&Airbag bese ucindezela NGENA.
2. Khetha SRS/Airbag from the submenu.
3. Choose options like Funda Amakhodi or Sula Amakhodi to diagnose the Supplemental Restraint System.

Isithombe 6.3: Kuphelileview of diagnostic functions available for ABS and SRS/Airbag systems.

Special Functions (NT630 Plus):

• Ukulinganiswa kwe-SAS: Khetha 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.
• Ukusetha kabusha ukukhanya kwesevisi kawoyela: Khetha UKUSETHWA KABUSHA KWAMAFUTHA 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.
• Setha kabusha i-EPB: Khetha 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.

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

7. Isondlo

7.1 Ukunakekelwa Kwedivayisi

• Ukuhlanza: Sebenzisa okuthambile, damp indwangu yokuhlanza idivayisi casing. Ungasebenzisi izinto zokuhlanza abrasive noma izincibilikisi.
• Isitoreji: Store the devices in a dry, cool environment, away from direct sunlight and extreme temperatures.
• Izibuyekezo zesofthiwe: 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.
• Ukuhlolwa Kwekhebula: Regularly inspect the diagnostic cables and battery clamps for any signs of damage or wear. Replace damaged cables immediately.

8. Ukuxazulula izinkinga

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

9. Imininingwane

9.1 FOXWELL BT301 Battery Tester

• I-Operating Voltage: 6V - 12V
• Ibanga Lokuhlola: 100-2000 CCA
• Bonisa: I-LCD ekhanyayo
• Izinga Lokushisa Lokusebenza: 0°C ukuya ku-50°C (32°F ukuya ku-122°F)
• Izinga Lokushisa Lesitoreji: -20°C kuya ku-70°C (-4°F kuya ku-158°F)

9.2 FOXWELL NT630 Plus OBD2 Scanner

• Bonisa: Color TFT screen
• I-Operating Voltage: 8V - 18V (from vehicle battery)
• Ukuxhumana: OBDII 16-pin DLC, USB
• Izinga Lokushisa Lokusebenza: 0°C ukuya ku-60°C (32°F ukuya ku-140°F)
• Izinga Lokushisa Lesitoreji: -20°C kuya ku-70°C (-4°F kuya ku-158°F)
• Izivumelwano: Supports all OBDII protocols (ISO9141-2, ISO14230-4, SAEJ1850, ISO15765-4)