FOXWELL BT301, NT630 Plus

FOXWELL BT301 Battery Tester & NT630 Plus OBD2 Scanner User Manual

Models: BT301, NT630 Plus | Brand: FOXWELL

1. Introduzzjoni

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. Informazzjoni dwar is-Sigurtà

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

  • Wear appropriate eye protection (safety goggles) and protective clothing.
  • Kun żgur li ż-żona tax-xogħol hija ventilata tajjeb.
  • Keep a fire extinguisher nearby when working with batteries.
  • Avoid smoking or open flames near vehicle batteries.
  • Tmissx il-partijiet sħan tal-magna jew is-sistemi tal-egżost.
  • Żomm l-apparati niexfa u nodfa. Tesponihomx għall-umdità jew temperaturi estremi.
  • Uża biss il-kejbils u l-aċċessorji pprovduti.
  • Disconnect the devices from the vehicle when not in use.

3. Kontenut tal-Pakkett

Ivverifika li l-oġġetti kollha huma preżenti fil-pakkett tiegħek:

  • Unità tat-Tester tal-Batterija FOXWELL BT301
  • FOXWELL NT630 Plus OBD2 Scanner Unit
  • OBDII Diagnostic Cable (for NT630 Plus)
  • Batterija Clamp Cable (for BT301)
  • Kejbil USB (għal aġġornamenti)
  • Manwal għall-Utent (dan id-dokument)

4. Prodott Aktarview

4.1 Tester tal-Batterija FOXWELL BT301

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.

FOXWELL BT301 Battery Tester showing main menu with options for Battery, Cranking, Charging, System, View, and Setup.

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

Key Features of BT301:

  • Kontroll tas-Saħħa tal-Batterija: Provides a comprehensive analysis of battery condition.
  • Test tal-Krankjar: Evaluates the starter motor's performance.
  • Test tas-Sistema tal-Iċċarġjar: Assesses the alternator and regulator's output.
  • SOC Test: State of Charge test.
  • SOH Test: State of Health test.
  • Jappoġġja batteriji ta' 6V u 12V.
  • Compatible with various battery types: AGM Flat Plate, AGM Spiral, GEL, EFB, Regular Flooded.
FOXWELL BT301 Battery Tester connected to various battery types including AGM Flat Plate, AGM Spiral, GEL, and EFB batteries.

Stampa 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.

FOXWELL NT630 Plus OBD2 Scanner and BT301 Battery Tester side-by-side. The NT630 Plus shows a main menu with options like ABS&Airbag, EPB, Oil Reset, SAS, Settings, and Data Manager.

Stampa 4.3: The FOXWELL NT630 Plus OBD2 Scanner (left) and BT301 Battery Tester (right).

Key Features of NT630 Plus:

  • Funzjonijiet OBD2/EOBD sħaħ: 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.
  • Kalibrazzjoni SAS: Jirrisettja s-sensor tal-angolu tal-istering.
  • Irrisettjar tad-Dawl tas-Servizz taż-Żejt: Jirrisettja d-dawl tas-servizz taż-żejt wara bidla taż-żejt.
  • Irrisettjar tal-EPB: Resets the electronic parking brake after maintenance.
  • Automatic VIN identification.
Diagram illustrating the three diagnostic systems: OBD2, SRS, and ABS/VSA, within a transparent car outline.

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

5. Setup

5.1 Initial Setup for BT301

Connecting the BT301:

  1. Kun żgur li l-ignition tal-vettura tkun mitfija.
  2. Qabbad il-pożittiv aħmar (+) clamp għat-terminal pożittiv tal-batterija.
  3. Qabbad in-negattiv iswed (-) clamp mat-terminal negattiv tal-batterija.
  4. The BT301 will power on automatically.

5.2 Initial Setup for NT630 Plus

Connecting the NT630 Plus:

  1. Sib il-Konnettur tad-Data Link (DLC) ta' 16-il pin tal-vettura, ġeneralment taħt id-dashboard fuq in-naħa tas-sewwieq.
  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. Istruzzjonijiet Operattivi

6.1 Using the BT301 Battery Tester

Navigazzjoni tal-Menu Prinċipali:

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

Performing a Battery Test:

  1. Mill-menu prinċipali, agħżel BATTERIJA u agħfas DĦUL.
  2. Select the appropriate battery type (e.g., Regular Flooded, AGM, GEL) and press DĦUL.
  3. Input the battery's Cold Cranking Amps (CCA) rating, usually found on the battery label, and press DĦUL.
  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').
Close-up of the FOXWELL BT301 screen displaying various battery test results like 'GOOD BATTERY', 'CHARGE BATTERY', 'REPLACE BATTERY', 'CRANKING NORMAL', and 'LOW OUTPUT'.

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

Cranking System Test:

  1. Mill-menu prinċipali, agħżel CRANKING u agħfas DĦUL.
  2. Follow the on-screen prompts to start the engine.
  3. The BT301 will analyze the cranking voltage and time, providing a result on the starter's performance.

Test tas-Sistema tal-Iċċarġjar:

  1. Mill-menu prinċipali, agħżel IċċARGJA u agħfas DĦUL.
  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

Navigazzjoni tal-Menu Prinċipali:

The NT630 Plus features function buttons (F1, F2, F3) for quick access, along with directional arrows, DĦUL, LURA, u GĦAJNUNA buttons. Use the arrow keys to navigate and DĦUL biex tikkonferma l-għażliet.

Dijanjostika tal-OBD2:

  1. Mill-menu prinċipali, agħżel EOBD(F1) or EOBD(F2) (depending on the specific menu layout) and press DĦUL.
  2. Agħżel Aqra l-Kodiċi biex view current, pending, and permanent diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs).
  3. Agħżel Kodiċi ċari to erase DTCs and turn off the Check Engine Light (MIL). Ensure the underlying issue is resolved before clearing codes.
  4. Agħżel Dejta Ħaj biex view real-time sensor data from the vehicle's engine control unit (ECU).
  5. Agħżel Iffriżar Qafas biex view a snapshot of sensor data recorded when an emission-related fault occurred.

ABS System Diagnostics:

  1. Mill-menu prinċipali, agħżel ABS&Airbag u agħfas DĦUL.
  2. Agħżel ABS from the submenu.
  3. Choose options like Aqra l-Kodiċi, Kodiċi ċari, jew Dejta Ħaj to diagnose the ABS system.
  4. Għal 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.
Illustration of ABS Auto Bleed process, showing a car's brake system, a mechanic adding brake fluid, and a foot pressing the brake pedal.

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

SRS/Airbag System Diagnostics:

  1. Mill-menu prinċipali, agħżel ABS&Airbag u agħfas DĦUL.
  2. Agħżel SRS/Airbag from the submenu.
  3. Choose options like Aqra l-Kodiċi or Kodiċi ċari to diagnose the Supplemental Restraint System.
Screenshots showing full functions for ABS SRS/Airbag diagnostics: Read Codes, Clear Codes, Freeze Frame, Live Data, and Auto VIN.

Stampa 6.3: Fuqview of diagnostic functions available for ABS and SRS/Airbag systems.

Special Functions (NT630 Plus):

  • Kalibrazzjoni SAS: Agħżel 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.
  • Irrisettjar tad-Dawl tas-Servizz taż-Żejt: Agħżel RESET taż-ŻEJT 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.
  • Irrisettjar tal-EPB: Agħżel 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.
Illustration of three hot reset functions: SAS Calibration, Oil/Service Light Reset, and EPB Reset, with diagrams of a car's steering, engine, and electronic parking brake.

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

7. Manutenzjoni

7.1 Kura tal-Apparat

  • Tindif: Uża artab, damp drapp biex tnaddaf l-apparat casing. Tużax prodotti tat-tindif jew solventi li joborxu.
  • Ħażna: Aħżen l-apparati f'ambjent niexef u frisk, 'il bogħod mix-xemx diretta u minn temperaturi estremi.
  • Aġġornamenti tas-Software: 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.
  • Spezzjoni tal-Cable: Regularly inspect the diagnostic cables and battery clamps for any signs of damage or wear. Replace damaged cables immediately.

8 Issolvi l-problemi

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

ProblemaSoluzzjoni
L-apparat ma jixgħelx.For BT301: Ensure battery clamps are securely connected to the correct battery terminals. For NT630 Plus: Verify the OBDII cable is firmly connected to the vehicle's DLC and the ignition is ON. Check vehicle's fuse for the OBDII port.
NT630 Plus fails to link with vehicle.Confirm the vehicle's ignition is ON. Check if the OBDII cable is properly connected. Ensure the vehicle is OBDII compliant (most vehicles from 1996 onwards). Try connecting to a different OBDII compliant vehicle to rule out device issue.
BT301 shows 'Battery Error' or inconsistent results.Ensure battery terminals are clean and free of corrosion. Verify that the correct battery type and CCA rating were entered. Ensure a stable connection of the battery clamps.
Cannot clear DTCs with NT630 Plus.Ensure the ignition is ON and the engine is OFF. If the underlying fault is still present, the codes will reappear immediately. Address the root cause of the DTCs first.
L-iskrin huwa ffriżat jew ma jirrispondix.Disconnect the device from the vehicle/battery, wait a few seconds, and reconnect. If the issue persists, perform a software update if available.

9. Speċifikazzjonijiet

9.1 Tester tal-Batterija FOXWELL BT301

  • Vol Operattivtage: 6V - 12V
  • Firxa tat-test: 100-2000 CCA
  • Wiri: LCD backlit
  • Temperatura operattiva: 0°C sa 50°C (32°F sa 122°F)
  • Temperatura tal-Ħażna: -20°C sa 70°C (-4°F sa 158°F)

9.2 FOXWELL NT630 Plus OBD2 Scanner

  • Wiri: Skrin TFT bil-kulur
  • Vol Operattivtage: 8V - 18V (from vehicle battery)
  • Konnettività: OBDII 16-pin DLC, USB
  • Temperatura operattiva: 0°C sa 60°C (32°F sa 140°F)
  • Temperatura tal-Ħażna: -20°C sa 70°C (-4°F sa 158°F)
  • Protokolli: Supports all OBDII protocols (ISO9141-2, ISO14230-4, SAEJ1850, ISO15765-4)

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