OTOFIX ‎BT1 Battery Tester with VCI connection Owner’s Manual

OTOFIX ‎BT1 Battery Tester with VCI connection

An advanced instrument that makes providing thorough battery analysis simple is the OTOFIX BT1 Battery Tester with VCI connectivity. It is a necessary tool for both car enthusiasts and professionals because it uses Bluetooth connectivity to provide wireless diagnostics and monitoring.

SAFETY WARNINGS

• Wear safety glasses and protective clothing.
• NEVER smoke or allow a spark or flame in the vicinity of the battery or engine.
• Have plenty of fresh water and soap nearby in case battery acid contacts skin, clothing or eyes.
• If battery acid contacts skin or clothing, wash immediately with soap and water. If acid enters the eye, immediately flush the eye with running cold water for at least ten minutes and get medical attention immediately.
• Use caution when working with metallic tools to prevent sparks or short circuits.
• Remove any jewellery or watches before you start servicing the battery.
• Keep hair, hands, and clothing as well as tester leads and cords away from moving blades and belts.

OTOFIX BT1 Overview

Smart Touchscreen Battery Analyzer

The OTOFIX BT1 smart touchscreen battery analyzer is a full-featured battery and starting/charging systems diagnostics tool. The OTOFIX BT1 uses a technology called Adaptive Conductance to more accurately determine the health of battery than traditional battery testers. The OTOFIX BT1 can quickly display both voltage and health status of the existing battery, register a new battery, and perform advanced battery and electrical diagnostics. The OTOFIX BT1 is also an advanced diagnostics tool that can identify faults in all systems and display live data relating to those faults. (The all systems diagnostics function is available by subscription.) The easy-to-use Android-based touchscreen tool provides Wi-Fi software updates as well as Wi-Fi printing and sharing of the shop-customized reports which can be printed out with the built-in thermal printer.

There are two main components to the OTOFIX BT1:

1. OTOFIX BT1 Tester — the smart touchscreen battery analyzer
2. OTOFIX V1 — Vehicle Communication Interface (VCI)

Getting Started

• Power Up
  Press and hold the Lock/Power button on the left side of the tester to switch the unit on. The system will boot up and display the Main Menu.
• Power Off
  All vehicle communications should be terminated before shutting down the tester. A warning message displays if a shutdown is attempted while the tester is communicating with the vehicle. Forcing a shutdown while the tester is communicating with the vehicle may lead to ECU problems on some vehicles. Please exit the Diagnostics application before shutting down the tester.

Test Preparation

Inspecting the Battery

Before starting a test, inspect the battery for:

• Cracking, buckling or leaking (If you see any of these defects, replace the battery.)
• Corroded, loose or damaged cables and connections (Repair or replace as needed.)
• Corrosion on the battery terminals, and dirt or acid on the case top (Clean the case and terminals using a wire brush and a mixture of water and baking soda.)

Connecting to a Battery

1. Connect the clamp cable to the clamp cable port on the tool and tighten the connector of the clamp cable. Press and hold the Lock/Power button to turn on the OTOFIX BT1. Select the desired function and follow the on-screen instructions.
2. Connect the red clamp to the positive (+) terminal and the black clamp to the negative (−) terminal of the battery.

Update

This function allows you to update your OTOFIX BT1 software through a Wi-Fi connection, including software for operating systems, applications, battery testing, battery registration, and vehicle manufacturers. A notification displays when updates are available. Ensure the tool is connected to a stable Wi-Fi network and follow the on-screen instructions to update the software.
Tap into any available vehicle software to view vehicle model coverage. Updates for previously installed software may display information regarding improved diagnostics and service functions.

Data Manager

The Data Manager application allows you to store, print, and review the saved files, manage workshop information and customer information records, and keep test vehicle history records. There are six main functions available.

Remote Desktop

The Remote Desktop application launches the TeamViewer Quick Support program, which is a simple, fast, and secure remote-control interface. You can use the application to receive remote support from OTOFIX support center, colleagues or friends by allowing them to control your OTOFIX BT1 tester on their PC via the TeamViewer software.
If you think of a TeamViewer connection as a phone call, the TeamViewer ID would be the phone number under which all TeamViewer Clients can be reached separately. Computers and mobile devices that run TeamViewer are identified by a unique global ID. The first time the Remote Desktop application is launched, this ID is generated automatically based on the hardware characteristics of the tester. The user cannot change the ID.
Make sure the tester is connected to the Internet before launching the Remote Desktop application so that the OTOFIX BT1 is able to receive remote support from the third party.

FAQs for OBT1 Battery Tester