With CrankPrint, you can test the starter batteries in your vehicles and check the starter and charging system. Thanks to the advanced conductivity measurement method, the cold-start performance and/or the state of health (starting capability) of a starter battery can be determined precisely, reliably and safely. What's more, the testing unit supports technicians in the workshop with easy and time-saving troubleshooting.
What can the testing unit be used for and which batteries can it test?
The testing unit is suitable for all vehicle starter batteries (AGM, spiral, flat plate, gel, EFB and conventional wet-cell batteries). Start-stop batteries can of course also be tested. The range is therefore above average. Users are vehicle workshops, automotive and battery manufacturers, as well as battery dealers.
The CrankPrint features the "Customer number" function among others. If this function is activated, you can enter the customer number and the vehicle number before printing out the test report. You can either save the report for use later on or print it out directly with the integrated thermal printer. Incidentally, you can also have the name of your company printed on the report.
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Other functions of CrankPrint
- Immediate detection of defective battery cells
- Automatic temperature compensation
- Reverse polarity protection, device and battery protection
- The ten most common test standards are saved in the device and can be selected.
- 5-language menu guidance (German, English, Spanish, Italian, French)
- Handy extra functions, e.g. integrated voltmeter, thermometer and ECU memory retention function
- Stores the last 100 test results for future reference or printout.
- With starter test (measures voltage drop when starting)
- With alternator test (testing charging voltage and rectifier diodes)
- Test facility for discharged batteries
Three tips for preparing the test
- To reduce contact resistance, clean the battery terminals thoroughly with a steel wire brush and, if necessary with an alkaline cleaning agent before connecting the battery pliers.
- Check that the ignition and all electrical consumers on the vehicle are switched off and all doors are closed. Give the control units enough time to shut down so you don't get incorrect measurement results.
- If necessary, move the battery pliers back and forth slightly to ensure that the pliers fit well and thus ensure optimum contact/connection.
Example of a possible test result
SOH (State of Health) – Indicates the battery's "state of health".
SOC (State of Charge) – Indicates the battery's charge.
12.20 V – Battery voltage
440A – Cold-start performance
R – Resistance
16.89MΩ – Internal resistance
BATT OK, CHARGE – The battery is OK, but the starting current is very low. This means that the battery does not need to be replaced, but should be charged.
If you'd like to learn more about our CrankPrint tester and are also interested in how our in-house training course went, take a look at our article!
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