Midtronics DCA-8000

DCA-8000
Midtronics Inc. 7000 Monroe Street Willowbrook, IL 60527
www.midtronics.com
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Quick Reference Guide
167-000898EN-A
March 2019
To delete an email address: Tap a displayed email address to
select it. Tap trash can icon (
3
) to delete it.
To use the Default Email Server Settings: Tap the gear
icon to use the default.
13. The Shop Information screen is displayed. Use the onscreen
keypad to enter the store name, address, and phone num-
ber. Tap Next to continue.
14. The login screen is displayed. Tap Start to access the Main
Menu.
Main Menu


 Menu Bar
Log Out
Log out current user
Bluetooth connectivity
status
Measured battery
voltage
(When a battery is
connected)
WiFi signal strength
 Main Menu Selection Area
Advanced Battery Test
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.
At any time during the test tap  to return to the previous
screen or to return to the Main Menu.
Battery Test
1. Connect the charger clamps to the appropriate battery posts.
2. At the Main Menu tap Advanced Battery Test. The Acquire
VIN screen is displayed.
3. Use the wireless barcode scanner to scan the VIN barcode,
usually located on the driver’s side door frame. The VIN can
also be entered manually.
For best results, scan the barcode located on the driver’s
side door frame. A two-tone beep indicates the scan was
successful. A single beep indicates the barcode was not
successfully scanned.
NOTE: Refer to Appendix A in the Instruction
Manual for recommended scanning procedures
and VIN scanning help
Manual Entry: Use the on-screen keypad to manually type
the 17-digit VIN and tap Next. The displayed digit counter
will count up the alphanumeric characters as they are
entered on the keypad.
4. At the Edit Battery Info screen, tap on the corresponding
box to edit the parameter information.
5. Tap Continue to begin the Battery Test or Reset to reset the
parameters.
NOTE: The Battery Type, Units, and Rating elds
must be lled in before proceding.