Autel adds a new function “Battery Test” on some 808 series tablets including MK808BT, MX808TS, DS808BT, DS808TS, MP808BT and MP808TS on June 1st, 2022. Just need to tap “Update” icon on your tablets to update the system to V2.62 or above, and download all available vehicle software.
An additional Autel MaxiBAS BT506 is also required to purchase while using this new function.
Learn more details.
Kindly notice:
If there is not enough storage for downloading the new function, you can insert a micro SD card into the device.
What is Battery Test?
Battery Test function is a battery and electrical system analysis function that uses adaptive conductance, an advanced battery analysis method to produce a more accurate examination of the battery’s cold cranking ability and reserve capacity, which is vital to determining a battery’s true health. It enables technicians to view the health status of the vehicle’s battery and electrical system. Together with the BT506, this application can complete battery & starting and charging system tests and display the test results.
Battery Test function includes In-vehicle test and Out vehicle test function.
- In-vehicle Test is used for testing batteries that are installed in a vehicle. An in-vehicle test includes battery test, starter test, and generator test. These tests help determine the health status of the battery, the starter, and the generator, respectively.
- Out-vehicle test is used to test the condition of batteries that are not connected to a vehicle. This function aims to check the health status of the battery only
How to perform Battery test?
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Perform the In-vehicle battery test
Note: The complete in-vehicle test includes battery test, starter test and generator test, in sequence.
1.1 Battery Test
a) Connect MaxiBas BT506 with tablet device
b) Tap the Battery Test application on the Autel tabletJob Menu
c) Tap In-vehicle test
d) (Optional) Establish communications between the VCI and vehicle by following the on-screen instructions on the OBD connect screen.
NOTE: OBD connect is recommended and is used for automatically obtain battery type and location.
e) Confirm the vehicle information. The vehicle information screen automatically displays when vehicle communication is established. A Battery location button will pop up from the bottom of the screen.
f) Tap Next and access the Battery tab. Perform required operation before the battery test based on the on-screen instructions. And tap the Start Testing button
g) Wait for the battery test to complete and view the test results
1.2 Starter Test
a) Tap Continue. Perform required operations before the battery test based on the on-screen instructions. And tap the Start Testing button
b) Turn on the vehicle ignition to ON when the following screen appears
c) Wait for the test to complete and view the test results
1.3 Generator Test
a) Tap Continue. Perform required operations based on the on-screen instruction
b) Tap Continue and view the test results
2.Perform the out-vehicle battery test
a) Connect MaxiBas BT506 with tablet device
b) Turn on MaxiBas BT506 and connect it to the battery
c) Tap the Battery Test application on the Autel tabletJob Menu
d) Tap Out-vehicle test
e) Check the battery information and tap Start Testing
f) Wait for the battery test to complete and view the test results
How to check battery test report?
Path 1: Tap ‘Report’ button at the end of each test to check the test report
Path 2: Go to Data Manager>>Vehicle Information>> Battery Test to check the test report after a test is completed
Which area of Autel scanner will be added the new function?
Except China and Mainland, the Autel scan tool which is purchased from other areas can add battery test function.
