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In 1957, Auto Meter Products, Inc. first product was a variable load carbon pile tester. After 50 years
and many improvements, Auto Meter still offers carbon pile testers. Their testers are consistently recognized as the preferred product by technicians worldwide. All of Auto Meter’s testers utilize the
Battery Council International (BCI) testing protocol as a baseline for their test methods. Auto Meter
has since expanded those test methods with the development of patented Advanced Digital Pulse
Load Technology. The DPL technology that powers each of these superior bench and hand held
testers provide extremely accurate results in a fast and effective manner. “Are You Ready to Connect with Auto Meter?”
PRODUCTS
BVA-34
800 Amp Variable Load Battery/Electrical System Tester
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| Applications | 6V & 12V Automotive & Commercial Starting Batteries. 12V & 24V Starting and Charging Systems. | ![]() |
| 6 Volt Tests | Battery Check and Load Test | |
| 12 Volt Tests | Battery Check and Load Test, lternator Stator/Diodes & Regulation Test, Starter Draw Test, Manual Voltage Drop Test | |
| 24 Volt Tests | Alternator Stator/Diode & Regulation Test, Starter Draw Test | |
| Carbon Pile Load 12 Volt | 800 Amp | |
| Carbon Pile Load 6 Volt | 800 Amp | |
| Battery CCA Range | 0-1600 | |
| Alternator Test | Yes | |
| Stator Diode Test | Yes | |
| Starter Draw Test | Yes | |
| External Volt Leads | Yes | |
| Amp Probe | Yes | |
| 15 Sec Timer | Yes | |
| Voltage Drop Test | Manual | |
| Cooling | 5'Fan | |
| Display | LCD Digital | |
| Volt Scale | 0-19.99 & 20-199.9 Auto Ranging |
BVA-36/2
800 Amp Variable Load Battery/Electrical System Tester
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| Applications | 6V & 12V Automotive & Commercial Starting Batteries. 12V& 24V Starting and Charging Systems. | ![]() |
| 6 Volt Tests | Battery Check and Load Test | |
| 12 Volt Tests | Battery Check and Load Test, Alternator Stator/Diodes & Regulation Test, Starter Draw Test, Manual Voltage Drop Testt | |
| 24 Volt Tests | Alternator Stator/Diode & Regulation Test, Starter Draw Test | |
| Carbon Pile Load 12 Volt | 800 Amp | |
| Carbon Pile Load 6 Volt | 800 Amp | |
| Battery CCA Range | 0-1600 | |
| Alternator Test | Yes | |
| Stator Diode Test | Yes | |
| Starter Draw Test | Yes | |
| External Volt Leads | Yes | |
| Amp Probe | Yes | |
| 15 Sec Timer | Yes | |
| Voltage Drop Test | Manual | |
| Cooling | 5" Fan | |
| Display | LCD Digital | |
| Volt Scale | 0-19.99 & 20-199.9 Auto Ranging | |
BVA-36K
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| Applications | 6V & 12V Automotive & Commercial Starting Batteries. 12V & 24V Starting and Charging Systems. | ![]() |
| 6 Volt Tests | Battery Check and Load Test | |
| 12 Volt Tests | Battery Check and Load Test, Alternator Stator/Diodes & Regulation Test, Starter Draw Test, Manual Voltage Drop Test | |
| 24 Volt Tests | Alternator Stator/Diode & Regulation Test, Starter Draw Test | |
| Carbon Pile Load 12 Volt | 800 Amp | |
| Carbon Pile Load 6 Volt | 800 Amp | |
| Battery CCA Range | 0-1600 | |
| Alternator Test | Yes | |
| Stator Diode Test | Yes | |
| Starter Draw Test | Yes | |
| External Volt Leads | Yes | |
| Amp Probe | Yes | |
| 15 Sec Timer | Yes | |
| Voltage Drop Test | Manual | |
| Cooling | 5'Fan | |
| Display | LCD Digital | |
| Volt Scale | 0-19.99 & 20-199.9 Auto Ranging |
SB-3
500 Amp Variable Load Battery/Electrical System Tester
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| Applications | 6V & 12V Automotive & Commercial Starting Batteries. 12V Starting and Charging Systems. | ![]() |
| 6 Volt Tests | Battery Check and Load Test | |
| 12 Volt Tests | Battery Check, Load Test, Alternator Regulation Test, and Starter Draw Test | |
| Carbon Pile Load 12 Volt | 500 Amp | |
| Carbon Pile Load 6 Volt | 250 Amp | |
| Battery CCA Range | 0-1000 | |
| Alternator Test | Charging Voltage | |
| Stator Diode Test | No | |
| Starter Draw Test | Yes/Simulated | |
| External Volt Leads | No | |
| Amp Probe | No | |
| 15 Sec Timer | No | |
| Voltage Drop Test | No | |
| Cooling | Vented | |
| Display | Analog | |
| Volt Scale | 0-16 | |
| Weight | 12 lbs. |
SB-5/2
800 Amp Variable Load Battery/Electrical System Tester
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| Applications | 6V & 12V Automotive & Commercial Starting Batteries. 12V Starting and Charging Systems. | ![]() |
| 6 Volt Tests | Battery Check and Load Test | |
| 12 Volt Tests | Battery Check, Load Test, Alternator Regulation Test, and Starter Draw Test | |
| Carbon Pile Load 12 Volt | 800 Amp | |
| Carbon Pile Load 6 Volt | 400 Amp | |
| Battery CCA Range | 0-1600 | |
| Alternator Test | Charging Voltage | |
| Stator Diode Test | No | |
| Starter Draw Test | Yes/Simulated | |
| External Volt Leads | No | |
| Amp Probe | No | |
| 15 Sec Timer | Yes | |
| Voltage Drop Test | No | |
| Cooling | 5" Fan | |
| Display | Analog | |
| Volt Scale | 0-16 |
BVA-300
Battery and Electrical System Tester for Automotive & Marine Starting and
Charging Systems.
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| Applications | 6V & 12V Automotive & Commercial Starting Batteries. 12V Starting and Charging Systems. | ![]() |
| 6 Volt Tests | Battery Check and Load Test | |
| 12 Volt Tests | Battery Check and Load Test, Alternator Stator/Diodes & Regulation Test, Starter Draw Test | |
| 24 Volt Tests | NA | |
| Battery CCA Range | 200-1600 | |
| Automated Load | 40 Amp | |
| Alternator Test | Yes | |
| Alternator Test | Yes | |
| Stator Diode Test | Yes | |
| Starter Draw Test | Yes | |
| External Volt Leads | No | |
| Memory | Last 50 Tests | |
| Voltmeter Range | 0-30 with ..01 Resolution | |
| Voltage Drop Test | No | |
| Cooling | Heat Sink/Vented | |
| Digital Display | 1" x 2.5" 4 line 16 character | |
| Package | Rugged Plastic w/ Rubber Boot for easy grip | |
| Operational Temperature | 0-120 Degrees F | |
| Operational Humidity | 0-85% | |
| Language | English or Spanish | |
| Internal Battery | 9Vdc | |
| Dimensions | 4.5"x7.1"x1.4" | |
BVA-200s
The BVA-200s is a tester for most battery and electrical systems. This tester
utilizes Advanced DPL Technology. The information for each test is stored and
the last 200 tests can be retrieved by displaying them on its LCD screen,
downloading to the optional AC-15 infrared printer, or by downloading to a
personal computer with the AC-12 PC adapter cable. Rugged Anodized
aluminum housing makes this a very durable unit.
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| Applications | 6V & 12V Automotive & Commercial Starting Batteries. 12V Starting and Charging Systems. | ![]() |
| 6 Volt Tests | Battery Check and Load Test | |
| 12 Volt Tests | Battery Check, Load Test, Alternator Stator/Diodes & Regulation Test, and Starter Draw Test |
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| Battery CCA Range | 200-1600 | |
| Automated Load | 120 Amp | |
| Alternator Test | Yes | |
| Stator Diode Test | Yes | |
| Starter Draw Test | Yes | |
| External Volt Leads | No | |
| Memory | Last 200 Tests | |
| Voltmeter Range | 0-30 with ..01 Resolution | |
| Voltage Drop Test | No | |
| Cooling | Vented | |
| Digital Display | 1" x 2.5" 4 line 16 character | |
| Package | Durable Anodized Extruded Aluminum | |
| Operational Temperature | 0-120 Degrees F | |
| Operational Humidity | 0-85% | |
| Language | English or Spanish | |
| Internal Battery | 9Vdc | |
| Dimensions | 5.9"x9.6"x2.1" | |
| Weight | 4 lbs. | |
RC-300
Specialty Battery Tester for SLA, Gel Cell, and Powersport Batteries Rated
Between 4Ah and 50 Ah.
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| Applications | 6V & 12V SLA, Gel Cell, Powersports Batteries (4-50 Amp Hours). | ![]() |
| 6 Volt Tests | Battery Check and Load Test | |
| 12 Volt Tests | Battery Check and Load Test | |
| Battery CCA Range | 4Ah - 50Ah | |
| Automated Load | 40 Amp | |
| Alternator Test | NA | |
| Stator Diode Test | NA | |
| Starter Draw Test | No | |
| Memory | Last 50 Tests | |
| Voltmeter Range | 0-30 with ..01 Resolution | |
| Voltage Drop Test | No | |
| Cooling | Heat Sink/Vented | |
| Digital Display | 1" x 2.5" 4 line 16 character | |
| Package | Rugged Plastic Case w/ Rubber Boot for easy grip | |
| Operational Temperature | 0-120 Degrees F | |
| Operational Humidity | 0-85% | |
| Language | English or Spanish | |
| Internal Battery | 9Vdc | |
| Dimensions | 4.5"x7.1"x1.4" | |
| Weight | 1.3 lbs. | |
SB-300
Battery Tester only for standard Automotive & Commercial Starting Batteries.
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| Applications | 6V & 12V Automotive & Commercial Starting Batteries. | ![]() |
| 6 Volt Tests | Battery Check and Load Test | |
| 12 Volt Tests | Battery Check and Load Test | |
| Battery CCA Range | 200-1600 | |
| Automated Load | 40 Amp | |
| Alternator Test | NA | |
| Stator Diode Test | NA | |
| Starter Draw Test | No | |
| External Volt Leads | No | |
| Memory | Last 50 Tests | |
| Voltmeter Range | 0-30 with ..01 Resolution | |
| Voltage Drop Test | No | |
| Cooling | Heat Sink/Vented | |
| Digital Display | 1" x 2.5" 4 line 16 character | |
| Package | Rugged Plastic Case w/ rubber boot for easy grip | |
| Operational Temperature | 0-120 Degrees F | |
| Operational Humidity | 0-85% non-condensing | |
| Language | English or Spanish | |
| Internal Battery | 9Vdc | |
| Dimensions | 4.5"x7.1"x1.4" | |
| Weight | 1.3 lbs. | |
BCT-200J
Designed for the heavy-duty industry where accuracy is extremely important.
Advanced DPL Technology is used for battery testing, including a battery bank
test, to shorten the battery test procedure. Firmware includes Auto Meter's
innovative automated-voltage drop test and J1708 information retrieval. This
tester stores the last 120 tests which can be retrieved on its LCD display,
printed to the optional AC-15 infrared printer, or downloaded to a personal
computer with the AC-10 PC adapter cable.
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| Applications | 6V & 12V Commercial Starting Batteries, 12V & 24V Starting and Charging Systems. | ![]() |
| 12 Volt Tests | Battery Check, Load Test, Alternator Stator/Diodes & Regulation Test, and Automated Voltage Drop Test, J1708 Data Bus Communication |
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| 24 Volt Tests | Alternator Stator/Diodes & Regulation Test, and Automated Voltage Drop Test, J1708 Data Bus Communication |
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| Battery CCA Range | 200-1600 | |
| Automated Load | 120 Amp | |
| Alternator Test | Yes | |
| Stator Diode Test | Yes | |
| Starter Draw Test | V-Drop | |
| External Volt Leads | Yes | |
| Memory | Last 120 Tests | |
| Voltmeter Range | 0-30 with ..01 Resolution | |
| Voltage Drop Test | Yes | |
| Cooling | Vented | |
| Digital Display | 1" x 2.5" 4 line 16 character | |
| Package | Durable Anodized Extruded Aluminum | |
| Operational Temperature | 0-120 Degrees F | |
| Operational Humidity | 0-85% | |
| Language | English or Spanish | |
| Weight | 4 lbs. | |
| Internal Battery Type | 9Vdc | |
| J1708 Compatibility | Yes, AC-25 6 to 9 Pin Adapter, AC-26 J1708 Cable | |