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NHTSA ID Number: 10151004

Manufacturer Communication Number: DOC-1033520

TSB/Document Date: 2018-12-10


Summary

TS 1033520: New Tool for Troubleshooting DTNA Powernet Issues


Note:
PowerNet Test must
be completed for all
warranty repairs of
the PowerNet system

The test will start off retesting
the starting battery packeBay logo, then
will continue to page 28

Continue to page 31

After repairs are finished.
PowerNet Test must be resumed to
complete the PowerNet form.
Page 30

PowerNet Test (Start Enable Circuit Test)
Continued from page 30

Note:
Depending on the outcome of the
test. Either the starter is faulty or
the start enable circuit is faulty.
If there is voltage on the circuit,
the starter is faulty.
If there is no voltage on the circuit,
the circuit will need to have further
diagnosis to find root cause.

After repairs are finished.
PowerNet Test must be resumed to
complete the PowerNet form.

The test will start off retesting
the starting battery packeBay logo, then
will continue to page 28
Page 31

PowerNet Test (Alternator Cable Test)
Continued from page 29

To enter the
alternator rating.
Select

Select done when
done entering rating.
Select “Start Test”
Note:
If the incorrect rating
has been entered, re‐
select alternator rating
box to change the
alternator rating.

Continue to page 34

Continue to page 33

Page 32

PowerNet Test (Alternator Cable Test)
Continued from page 32

No

After repairs are finished.
PowerNet Test must be
resumed to complete the
PowerNet form.

Note:
After the Voltage Drop test
has failed 2 times. There is
an option to accept the
voltage drop “As Is”. If yes
is selected, the test
continues to next test.

Yes

Continue to page 34
Page 33

PowerNet Test (Damaged Alternator Test)
Continued from page 32 or 33

“Alternator damaged
and cannot be tested”
prompt

If “Alternator damaged and cannot be
tested” is selected a verification
prompt will pop‐up.

By selecting this prompt you
acknowledge that the alternator
is physically damaged and unable
to test. There will be no
alternator test performed. The
test result of “Damaged
alternator” will be captured on
the test data.

No

Leave the box unchecked if the
alternator is not damaged.
If “Alternator damaged and
cannot be tested” is NOT
selected. Continue to page 35
Select the alternator type

Yes

After repairs are finished.
PowerNet Test must be
resumed to complete the
PowerNet form.
The test will start off retesting
the starting battery packeBay logo, then
will continue at page 35

Page 34

PowerNet Test (Alternator Test)
Continued from page 33 or 34

Continue to page 36
Page 35

PowerNet Test (Alternator Test)
Continued from page 35

Optional Prompt
When testing
higher current
alternators, there
might be this
prompt

If required, there will be a prompt to turn
on headlights and accessory.
Turn on Headlights, HVAC blower to high,
and any other higher currant accessory.

Yes
If the alternator has a
remote sense circuit.
Select Yes

No

Continue to page 38

Continue to page 39

Continue to page 37 for
alternator failure modes

Page 36

PowerNet Test (Alternator Test)
Continued from page 36
Note:
Depending on
the outcome of
the alternator
test. Any one of
these test
results could
show up.

After repairs are
finished.
PowerNet Test must
be resumed to
complete the
PowerNet form.

The test will start
off retesting the
starting battery
pack, then will
continue to page 35

Page 37

PowerNet Test (Alternator Remote Sense Test)
Continued from page 64

Diagnose the
alternator remote
sense circuit for this
type of failure.

After repairs are
finished.
PowerNet Test must
be resumed to
complete the
PowerNet form.
The test will start off retesting
the starting battery packeBay logo, then
will continue at page 35

Page 38

PowerNet Test (Completion of Testing)
Continued from page 36

Continued from page 36
If equipped with auxiliary
battery pack, there will be a
prompt to reconnect the
auxiliary battery packeBay logo

If the starter and/or
alternator cables failed, but
the user selected to accept
the cables As Is. The results
will be captured in the
summary.

Select all that apply.
In this section the
user can enter any
notes, as needed

This prompt confirms that the
PowerNet test is completed and
all test results are sent to
AmpNet. After this step you will
be able to access the PowerNet
form on the AmpNet website.

Link to AmpNet
website.
dtna.autometer.com
Page 39

Control Module (CM) and Load Module (LM) Pairing
Click on the options
menus (3 dots) and
select “Bluetooth
Settings”

Once the CM and
LM are paired the
unit will show up
under “Paired
Devices” on the
screen.

If there is a
Bluetooth symbol
next to the options
menu, the CM and
LM are not paired

Make sure the Load
Module (LM) is turned on
before scanning for
devices start.

There will be a
message at the
top of the main
screen showing
the CM is Paired
with the LM.

After the scan is completed.
Select the BVA‐460‐XXXXX and
click on “Pair” to pair the CM
and LM. The XXXXX represent
the serial number of the tool
that the CM is pairing with.

Another way to
verify that the CM
and LM are
paired. Go into
the “Battery
Status” screen
under the options
menu. If the Load
Module (LM) is
showing 0%, the
CM and LM are
not paired.

Wi-Fi Set Up

Select “Settings”
from the main
screen

Select “WiFi
Setup” from the
settings screen

To verify that the
BCT‐460DTNA is
connected to the
selected Wi‐Fi
network. Select the
Options menu and
select “Check WIFI”

If Wi‐Fi is not connect this message will
show up.

If Wi‐Fi is connected, this message will show
up.
Make sure the Wi‐Fi
is turned on. Select
the correct Wi‐Fi
network to connect
to.

If there is a Wi‐Fi symbol in the upper task bar, the unit
is connected to Wi‐Fi

Signing into AmpNet
 Step 1: Set up an AmpNet account
 Step 2: Sign into the AmpNet account

AmpNet Account Set up
Click on the link to sign up for a
AmpNet account.
https://dtna.autometer.com/signup

Note:
Refer to BCT‐460DTNA PowerNet
Assessment Tool letter for links and
instructions.

AmpNet Account Link
Click on the link to go to
AmpNet login page.
dtna.autometer.com

Once logged in go to page 2

Page 1

Where to Find PowerNet Tests
Login to AmpNet to gain access
to the BCT‐460DTNA tester data

Graphical Overview

Note:
On the left side of AmpNet
start page, click on the
PowerNet Test Overview.

PowerNet Test Overview – This section is where the PowerNet test
forms are located, and downloaded from.

Page 2

AmpNet Date Filtering

Data Overview

To filter dates, select the date range in
the upper right corner. Select what
date range you want to filter on.

Page 3

AmpNet PowerNet Test Overview

Click on the PDF
symbol to download
the PowerNet form

PowerNet Test Overview
PowerNet Test Overview is where to download
the PowerNet test form.

Page 4

AmpNet Utilities

Utilities

Utilities section is where to find guides and how‐to videos

Page 5

Setting up AmpNet Account
Refer to page 3 of the tool
letter for the BCT‐
460DTNAK PowerNet
Assessment Tool.
Refer to section titled
“Setting up AmpNet
Account”

Refer to BCT‐460DTNA
PowerNet Assessment Tool
letter for link and instructions.

Click on the link to sign
up for AmpNet account.
https://
dtna.autometer.com/
signup

Not a FreightlinereBay logo Dealer
Click here to be taken to the non
dealer sign up page.
Refer to page 2 for sign up page.

FreightlinereBay logo Dealer
Fill out this section

Location Code – This is the dealer/location code the tool will be registered for.
Account Name ‐ This is the name for the account that is being set up, use dealer/location name.
Email Address – This is the email address of who is responsible for the account.
Note:
More than 1 account can be set per location. Repeat this step for each account that is required to be set up.

Page 1

AmpNet Non Dealer Sign-Up

Fill out all required fields. An email will be sent to the email address that is entered under “Email Address”.
Refer to that email to finish the sign up process.
Note:
The email will
contain the “location
code” required to
register the tool.
Page 2

AmpNet Graphical Overview
Login to AmpNet to gain access
to the BCT‐460DTNA tester data

Graphical Overview

Main Page – Shows quick graphs and an overview of tests
performed, of all the testers at the location the tester is at.
Data Overview – All the individual test are in the Data Overview.
Test can be downloaded and printed from this section.
Device Overview – This section shows all the individual tests
performed by each tool.
Equipment Status Overview – This section shows all the device
information and location.
PowerNet Test Overview – This section is where the PowerNet test
forms are located, and downloaded from.
Utilities – this section is where to find manuals, how‐to video’s and
other documentation for the BCT‐460DTNA tool.
Page 3

AmpNet Data Overview

Data Overview

To filter dates, select the date range in
the upper right corner. Select what
date range you want to filter on.

Page 4

AmpNet Data Overview

1
2
3

Data Overview
Note:
The same menus can be used on each section of AmpNet
1

2

Select Export Overview to
download data to an
Excel Form. This form can
edited for customers copy
of tests performed.

3

To search for a
particular serial number
of data point. Use the
search bar.

To filter data, select the
drop down and select the
type of data that is
wanted for download.

Page 5

AmpNet Device Overview

Device Overview

Note:
In this section, all the testers that
are registered at the location will
show up. Device overview gives
the number of individual tests
performed by tool serial number

Page 6

AmpNet Equipment Status Overview

Equipment Status Overview

Equipment Status overview gives the location of
where the tool is. When the tool is connected to
Wi‐Fi is will give the location of the tool.

Note:
Equipment overview also gives the current
firmware level the tool is at.

Page 7

AmpNet PowerNet Test Overview

Click on the PDF
symbol to download
the PowerNet form

PowerNet Test Overview

PowerNet Test Overview is where to download
the PowerNet test form.

Page 8

AmpNet Utilities

Utilities

Utilities section is where to find guides and how‐to videos

Page 9

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