Midtronics DSS-5000 User Manual

Midtronics Inc. 7000 Monroe Street Willowbrook, IL 60527
www.midtronics.com
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DSS-5000
Chapter 1: Introduction 5
Personal Precautions 5
Symbols Conventions 5
Description 5
Accessories 5
Tester Components 6
Controller 6
Tester Pod 6
Charging Dock 6
Test Preparation 7
Inspecting the Battery 7
Testing Out-of-Vehicle 7
Testing In-Vehicle 7
Connecting To A Battery 7
Connecting An Accessory Cable 7
Setting User Preferences 7
Initial Power Up 7
Main Menu 9
Additional Screens 9
Main Menu Icons 9
Chapter 2: In Vehicle Test 10
Battery Test 10
Battery Test Results 11
System Test 11
Test Results-Summary 12
Chapter 3: Out Of Vehicle Test 14
Battery Test Results 14
Chapter 4: After New Battery Install 15
Battery Test Results 16
System Test 17
Test Results-Summary 17
Chapter 5: DMM 19
DC Volt Meter 19
AC Voltmeter 19
DC Ammeter 19
AC Ammeter 19
Ohmmeter 20
Diode Drop 20
Amps Volts 20
Temperature 21
Meter Specications 21
Chapter 6: History 22
Tool History 22
Totals By Test Decision 22
Totals By Test Type 22
Totals By Date And Location 22
Vehicle History 22
Vehicle Select Option 22
User History 22
Chapter 7: Messages 23
Accessing Messages 23
Message Types 23
Chapter 8: Support 24
User Manual 24
Self-Diagnostics 24
Chapter 9: Settings 25
WiFi 25
Adding A Network 25
Deleting A Network 25
Printer Settings 25
Adding A WiFi Printer (Admin Only) 25
Adding A Bluetooth Printer (Admin Only) 25
Deleting A Printer (Admin Only) 25
Email 26
Add Address (Admin Only) 26
Edit Address (Admin Only) 26
Deleting An Address (Admin Only) 26
Server Settings 26
User Settings (Admin Only) 26
User Management (Admin Only) 26
Language Settings 26
System Language 26
Test Result Language 26
Email Language 26
Print Language 26
Display Settings 27
Brightness 27
Auto Brightness 27
Sleep Time 27
Dim Time 27
BMIS Login (Admin Only) 27
Shop Information (Admin Only) 27
Shop Information 27
Test Settings 27
Device List 28
Add Tester Pod 28
Deleting A Diagnostic Base 28
Add CVG Device 28
Version Information 29
Factory Preset 29
Legal Information 29
Check for Updates 29
Appendix A:Battery Information Screen Descriptions 30
Appendix B: Recommended Test Procedure 31
VIN Scanning 31
Scanning Tips 31
Contents

Midtronics DSS-5000 Specifications

General

Brand	Midtronics
Model	DSS-5000
Category	Diagnostic Equipment
Language	English