Midtronics DCA-8000 Instruction Manual

Midtronics Inc. 7000 Monroe Street Willowbrook, IL 60527
www.midtronics.com
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1 – Introduction & Overview Toyota/Lexus DCA-8000
Main Menu Icons
Icon Description
Advanced
Baery Test
Use In Vehicle Test to perform Battery Tests
on in-vehicle batteries based on test parameters
entered by the user. A System Test is also
available.
Power Supply
Evaluates and maintains battery voltage
between 13V and 15.5V for uninterrupted
reprogramming and retention of a vehicle’s
system settings.
PDS/PDI
Use to ensure the vehicle battery is in optimal
condition before delivery to customer.
Manual
Charge
Provides a timed charge that ranges from 5 to
120 minutes or a continuous charge that ends
when STOP is pressed.
Boost Charge
Makes high output current available to boost
charge an in-vehicle battery and assist in
starting the engine.
History
Access archived test histories or search test
history by VIN or by technician.
Messages
Displays alerts and notications for upcoming
tests and activities including scheduled tests,
tool software updates and maintenance
opportunities.
Sengs
Setup/adjust: WiFi, printer setup, email settings,
user information, default language, display/
sound settings, BMIS, shop info, connected
devices, tool software version information.
Help
Access the analyzer Self-Test and a digitized
version of the Instruction Manual that was
shipped with the analyzer.
Version
Use Version Information to display WiFi
connection data the DSS Controller, Diagnostic
Device, and CVG-2 Device software version
information.
IMPORTANT: Leave the DCA-8000 plugged into
power overnight so the tool can automatically check
for and install any available software updates.
Help
Help
Use the Help function to access built-in Self-
Testing functions or to view a digitized version of
the Instruction Manual.
WiFi Self-
Diagnostics
Tests connectivity to the BMIS server via
the selected WiFi network
WiFi PrinterSelf-
Diagnostics
Use to congure a WiFi printer
Display Self-
Diagnostics
Tests Controller pixel display
Touchscreen
Self-Diagnostics
Tests Controller touchscreen
responsiveness
Load Coil Self-
Diagnostics
Measures the internal health of the load
coils and sends the results to BMIS
Power Supply
Self-Diagnostics
Measures the internal health of the power
supply and sends the results to BMIS
Inspecting the Battery
Before starting the test visually inspect the battery for:
• Cracked, buckled, or leaking case. If you see any of these
defects, replace the battery.
• Corroded, loose, or damaged cables and connections. Re-
pair or replace them as needed.
• Corrosion on the battery terminals, and dirt or acid on the
case top. Clean the case and terminals using a wire brush
and a mixture of water and baking soda.
• Low electrolyte level. If the electrolyte level is low, add dis-
tilled water to ll up to ½” above the top of the plates and
fully charge the battery. Do not overll.
• Corroded or loose battery tray and hold-down xture.
Tighten or replace as needed.

Midtronics DCA-8000 Specifications

General

Brand	Midtronics
Model	DCA-8000
Category	Diagnostic Equipment
Language	English