Battery Test Bay Conductance Tester Calibration Audit

Daily inspection template to verify the in-store battery and electrical conductance tester is clean, functional, within calibration status, and ready for safe use in an auto parts battery test bay.

Tester Identification and Readiness

• Tester present at assigned bay and matches asset ID
  Verify the tester is located in the designated battery test area and the asset tag/serial number matches the store's assigned equipment record.
• Power on and completes startup/self-test without error
  Turn the unit on and confirm it boots normally, displays no fault codes, and completes any built-in self-check.
• Display, keypad, cables, and clamps are intact
  Inspect for cracked housing, unreadable display, damaged buttons, frayed leads, loose connectors, or corroded clamps.
• Tester is clean, dry, and free of battery acid residue
  Check the unit and leads for contamination, moisture, or visible electrolyte residue that could affect safe operation or readings.
• Work area around tester is unobstructed and safe to access
  Confirm the bay area allows safe access to the tester, battery staging area, and customer interaction space without trip hazards or blocked movement.

Calibration and Verification Status

• Current calibration or verification label is present and legible
  Confirm the unit has a visible calibration/verification label or sticker showing the current status and due date.
• Calibration or verification is within required interval
  Confirm the tester is within the store-required calibration or verification interval and not overdue.
• Daily calibration audit or known-good verification completed
  Document that the tester was checked against the approved daily verification method or known-good reference battery per SOP.
• Reference battery or verification standard available and in serviceable condition
  If your process uses a reference battery or standard, confirm it is identified, available, and not damaged or out of service.
• Last annual calibration or health check date recorded
  Enter the date of the most recent annual calibration, health check, or manufacturer service event if required by the store program.

Test Accuracy and Functional Check

• Test result display is readable and reports complete output
  Run a sample test or built-in check and verify the screen clearly displays battery condition, voltage, and any required pass/fail or code output.
• Voltage reading is within acceptable range for a known-good check
  Record the measured voltage from the verification check. Use the site-approved known-good battery or reference method.
• Tester prompts and menus operate normally
  Confirm buttons, touchscreen, or menu navigation respond correctly and do not freeze, lag, or misread inputs.
• Leads and clamps maintain secure contact during test
  Verify the clamps grip firmly and the tester does not lose contact or produce intermittent readings during the check.
• Tester output matches expected result for verification battery
  Compare the displayed result to the expected range or status for the approved verification battery or standard.

Documentation and Records

• Daily audit log completed
  Confirm the daily calibration audit or verification log was filled out for this unit and date.
• Calibration certificate or service record on file
  Verify the current calibration certificate, service record, or maintenance history is available in the store file or system.
• Any deficiency documented with corrective action owner and due date
  If a problem was found, document the deficiency, assigned owner, and expected completion date.
• Out-of-service tag applied when tester is not fit for use
  If the tester fails verification, confirm it is removed from service and clearly tagged to prevent use.

Closeout and Sign-Off

• Supervisor or manager notified of any critical failure
  Confirm escalation occurred for any critical item failure, overdue calibration, or out-of-service condition.
• Inspector comments
  Add any notes about unusual readings, maintenance needs, or follow-up actions.
• Inspector signature
  Signature of the person completing the daily audit.