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Handheld black 12V battery tester with LCD screen and copper crocodile clips

Ancel BA101 12V Battery Tester 100-2000 CCA

SKU CH-9TXF-NDY64 MPN BA101

Tests 12 V batteries from 100 to 2000 CCA with cranking and charging analysis

  • Team affiliation1 Piece
  • Key features1*BA101, Cca, Bci, Ca, Mca, Jis, Din, Iec, En, Sae, and Gb,
  • Overall height9.5 L x 7 W x 2 H inches
  • Overall width9.5 L x 7 W x 2 H inches
  • Overall length9.5 L x 7 W x 2 H inches
  • Product weight5 oz
  • Tests battery health early with SOH and SOC readings
  • Checks cranking and charging systems on 12 V vehicles
  • Supports CCA range from 100 to 2000 for many battery types
  • Powers directly from the vehicle battery with no internal cells
  • Reads results on backlit screen in bright sun or low light

12 V Battery Tester for Vehicles

The Ancel BA101 checks 12 V lead-acid batteries from 100 to 2000 CCA across cars, trucks, boats, RVs and marine craft. It reads state of health, state of charge, voltage, current and CCA while also running cranking and charging system tests. Direct power from the vehicle battery means no internal cells to charge or replace.

Thermals Noise and Power Draw

The tester draws its operating power from the battery under test, so it adds no parasitic load to the electrical system. A passive black-and-white LCD with adjustable contrast and white backlight produces no fan noise and negligible heat during use. One-handed operation keeps the process quick and silent in any environment.

CCA Range Decides Fit

Testing covers the 100 to 2000 CCA window, so batteries rated outside that span cannot be evaluated with this unit. Buyers needing to assess lower-capacity motorcycle cells or higher-rated commercial packs will require a different analyser. Supported standards include CCA, BCI, CA, MCA, JIS, DIN, IEC, EN, SAE and GB.

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Price $55.99
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Specifications

Product
Brand nameAncel
Product typeBattery Capacity and Performance
Size & build
Overall height9.5 L x 7 W x 2 H inches
Overall width9.5 L x 7 W x 2 H inches
Overall length9.5 L x 7 W x 2 H inches
Product weight5 oz
More details
Team affiliation1 Piece

Questions about this item

How do I connect the BA101 to the 12V battery and what step do users often miss?

Clip the copper crocodile leads to the battery terminals, then enter the exact battery type, rating value such as CCA or Ah, and temperature from the label before testing.

What maintenance or replacement will the BA101 need over time?

The tester draws power directly from the vehicle battery, so it has no internal battery to replace; keep the clips clean and store the unit dry.

What limit appears first during sustained cranking or charging tests with the 100-2000 CCA range?

The analyser is rated up to 2000 CCA; testing batteries above that limit may exceed the measurement range and give incomplete results.

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