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Ferve F-1860 User Manual

Summary of F-1860

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    1 ferve f-1860 warning ♦ engines produce carbon monoxide which is odourless, causes slower reaction time, and can lead to serious injury through inhalation. Keep service areas well ventilated while the engine is running! ♦ activate the handbrake and block the wheels before testing or repairing the v...

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    2 ♦ avoid damage to the f-1860 when testing: disconnect the test leads from the test points before changing functions. ♦ do not exceed the limits shown in the table below: function terminal input limit ac volts 750 v ac rms dc volts v/ Ω / rpm 1000 v dc frequency ohm (resistance) diode v/ Ω / rpm 50...

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    3 1. Digital and analogue display display features: a. Four character digital display b. Symbols indicating functions c. Analogue bar graph 2. Function buttons press the button to select the desired function. A symbol confirming your selection will appear. 3. Rotary selector switch use this switch t...

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    4 ∗ negative polarity indicator ∗ press the blue button to choose between ac or dc current ∗ press trig± to select positive (+) or negative (-) trigger level ∗ low battery: change the f-1860 battery when this symbol is displayed function and range selection turn the rotary switch in either direction...

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    5 range selection the range is automatically selected by the f-1860. However, should you wish to select the range manually, this can be done by pressing the range button. Range exit to exit the manual range function and return to automatic mode, keep the range button pressed for 2 seconds. Note: ♦ i...

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    6 rpm / dis in the rpm function the f-1860 defaults to rpm (2) for conventional 4-cycle engines. Basic diagnostic testing this section takes you through a systematic series of tests that check the vehicle’s electrical system. These tests should be carried out before testing individual components. El...

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    7 ♦ press the f-1860’s max/min button. ♦ move the positive (+) test lead of the f-1860 around the positive (+) battery terminal, without touching the terminal, but skimming the surrounding battery surface. Readings of more than 0.5 v indicate excessive battery surface discharge. Dirt, dust, moisture...

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    8 (3) battery test (parasitic load) note: keep the battery disconnected for this test. This test is for excessive parasitic drain on the battery. Keep the ignition off. Important: do not start the vehicle during this test; the f-1860 may be damaged as a result. ♦ set the f-1860’s rotary switch to th...

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    9 ♦ disable the ignition; crank the engine for 15 seconds. Check the min. Reading. If this reads less than 9.60 v at 21ºc, the battery is weak. Recharge or replace before further testing. F-1860 minimum reading ambience temperature 10.0 v 33ºc 9.8 v 27ºc 9.6 v 21ºc 9.4 v 16ºc 9.2 v 10ºc 9.0 v 4º c 8...

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    10 this test checks for efficiency of engine ground. ♦ set the f-1860’s rotary switch to the voltage position (v). ♦ insert the black lead of the f-1860 into the com socket, and the red cable into the v/Ω Ω Ω Ω /rpm socket. ♦ touch the positive (+) lead to the positive (+) battery terminal and the n...

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    11 ♦ press the max/min button on the f-1860. ♦ turn on all the accessories such as headlights, ventilator fan, heated rear window, windscreen wipers.... ♦ disable the ignition so the engine doesn’t start; crank the engine for 2-3 seconds. A voltage drop in excess of 0.5 v indicates defective ground....

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    12 .Disable the ignition so the engine doesn't start; crank the engine for 2-3 seconds. A voltage drop of more than 0.8 volts would indicate a poor ground circuit. Clean and inspect the battery and starter cables, solenoid and cable connections; test again. Note: a defective starter solenoid may cau...

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    13 .Connect the negative (-) lead to the negative (-) battery terminal. .Set the minimax feature on the meter. .Start the engine and hold a 1500 rpm. A reading of 13.1-15.5 volts is an acceptable charging rate. Ignition system tests [1] ignition coil, primary resistance test (Ω) this test checks pri...

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    14 .Disconnect the coil from the vehicle wiring harness. .Connect the negative (-) lead to the high tension terminal on the coil. .Connect the positive (+) lead to the positive (b+) terminal on the coil. Typical measurements are between 6,000-30,000 's consult the manufacturer's specifications for r...

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    15 in general, resistance should be 0.1 (Ω) or less. Refer to the manufacture's specifications. [5] pick-up coil resistance (Ω Ω Ω Ω )/ voltage test (Ω Ω Ω Ω ) the resistance test checks for open circuits or high resistance. The voltage test compares voltage output to resistance. Test procedure set ...

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    16 a need for better fuel economy and lower emissions resulted in today’s automobiles utilizing computer controlled functions that were previously activated by mechanical, electrical and vacuum devices. Computerized vehicle control systems are made up of three basic component groups. These groups ar...

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    17 "hard failures" and "intermittent failures". Be aware, however, that some vehicle manufacturers use different terminology and older vehicles do not have all of the ground of codes described. Current codes are faults that are active. Hard failure causes the dash "check / engine" light to remain on...

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    18 read the negative (-) or positive (+) slope and display it as a percent (%) of the total cycle. Frequency (hz), what is it? Frequency is the number of times a voltage pattern repeats positive compared to negative: on compared to off, during one (1) second of time. For example; frequency (hz) meas...

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    19 check the battery contacts for a tight fit. Check for a minimum battery voltage of 8.0 volts. Mark sure the battery wire, are not pinched in the cafe. Ampere reading is erratic or there is no reading at all. Disassemble the me~er back cover and test the fuses for continuity. Meter reading is erra...