Multitasking battery and electrical diagnostic station (54 pages)
Summary of Contents for Midtronics DSS-5000
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June, 2022 167-000830EN-C DSS-5000 DSS-5000 DSS-5000 Battery Diagnostic Battery Diagnostic Battery Diagnostic Service System Service System Service System For testing 6-volt and 12-volt automotive / For testing 6-volt and 12-volt automotive / For testing 6-volt and 12-volt automotive / 12-volt and 24-volt charging systems.
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DSS-5000 Contents Chapter 1: Introduction Chapter 8: Settings Personal Precautions WiFi Symbols Conventions Adding A Network Deleting A Network Description Printer Settings Accessories Adding A WiFi Printer (Admin Only) Tester Components Adding A Bluetooth Printer (Admin Only) Controller Deleting A Printer (Admin Only)
DSS-5000 Chapter 1: Introduction Chapter 1: Introduction Personal Precautions Symbols Conventions Symbol Description The safety symbol indicates instructions for Risk of explosive gases. avoiding hazardous conditions and personal injury. Never smoke or allow a spark or flame in the vicinity of a battery.
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Chapter 1: Introduction DSS-5000 DSS-5000 Chapter 1: Introduction Tester Components Tester Pod Test Preparation If you connect the clamps in the wrong polarity (positive to negative or negative to positive), the tester displays CLAMPS Inspecting the Battery REVERSED! Reconnect the clamps properly.
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Log Out DSS-5000 to "subtronics01", the Username and Password is displayed. NOTE: By default, the DSS-5000 SUB has been set Automates battery testing for quickly testing If the username and password are not displayed, enter the vehicles using the fewest steps. A VIN is required to the U.S.
Battery meets or exceeds Battery Battery required standards. Cranking Result Good Battery Good Unknown Battery meets or exceeds NOTE: For an In Vehicle Test test, the DSS-5000 will al- Reserve Result Good Battery Reserve required standards. Voltage 12.72 V...
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Chapter 2: In Vehicle Test DSS-5000 DSS-5000 Chapter 2: In Vehicle Test System Test Decision Action Decision Action Start the engine and let it idle. The starter voltage is normal and the battery is The output from the alternator is normal.
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Chapter 3: Out Of Vehicle Test DSS-5000 DSS-5000 Chapter 4: After New Battery Install Chapter 3: Out Of Vehicle Test Chapter 4: After New Battery Install Battery Test Results Manual Entry: Use the on-screen keypad to manually type Use Out Of Vehicle Test to test and verify the Use After New Battery Install to test a newly the 17-digit VIN and tap Next.
Chapter 4: After New Battery Install DSS-5000 DSS-5000 Chapter 4: After New Battery Install System Test Starter Test Results For some speci c vehicles, a Reset Electronics checklist Cranking Reserve Decision Description may be displayed. Health Capacity Start the engine and let it idle.
Chapter 4: After New Battery Install DSS-5000 DSS-5000 Chapter 4: Express Test Chapter 4: Express Test Alternator Test Results Test Results - Diode Decision Action Test Results - Alternator Manual Entry: Use the on-screen keypad to manually type 2015 Subaru Legacy JF1VA1L66H9xxxxxx...
Chapter 4: Express Test DSS-5000 DSS-5000 Chapter 6: History Chapter 6: History Align the temperature sensor on the Controller over the battery and tap Capture. The test begins when the tem- perature is successfully captured. Totals By Date And Location Use History to access the tool usage history, a Displays test totals by time interval.
Create MDCA Log File Language Settings The Location Selection screen (Admin Only) is displayed. Scroll The MDCA function is used by Midtronics technical support. Select the email address by tapping it. to nd the correct location or tap to search for a spec c Use the Language &...
2015 Version Information 2016 Legal Information Use Version Information to display WiFi connection 2017 Displays software attribution information via the Midtronics data the DSS Controller, Diagnostic Device, and website. The analyzer must be connected to the Internet.
Chapter 9: Support DSS-5000 Chapter 9: Support Appendix A: Battery Information Screen Descriptions Edit Battery Information Use the Support function to access built-in Self- Testing functions or to view a digitized version Battery Application of the Instruction Manual. Vehicle Year...
VIN Scanning The DSS-5000 uses a camera built into the Controller handle to scan the VIN of the vehicle being tested. This number is then cross referenced with the original equipment manufacturer's battery speci cations stored in the tester's database and displayed on the Controller screen.
PATENTS This product is made by Midtronics, Inc., and is protected by one or more U.S. and foreign patents. For speci c patent information, contact Midtronics, Inc. at +1 630 323-2800. LIMITED WARRANTY Midtronics products are warranted to be free of defects in materials and workmanship for a period of one (1) year from date of purchase.