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Midtronics Inc.     7000 Monroe Street     Willowbrook, IL 60527

www.midtronics.com

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Chapter 1: Introduction

DSS-7000 

3.  Select the Shop Preferences defaults.  Tap Continue to ad-

vance to the next screen.

Time Format

:

12-hour or 24-hour format

Date Format

:

DD/MM/YYYY, MM/DD/YYYY, or 

YYYY/MM/DD

Time Zone

:

Time zone offset from Greenwich 

Mean Time

Set Date

:

Set the current date

Set Time

:

Set the current time in the 

selected time zone

Default Battery 

Rating

:

Default: CCA (Cold Cranking Amps)

Temperature Units

: Select Fahrenheit or Celsius

Decimal Separator

: Select decimal point or comma

4.  Select the available connected Accessories, Linked Diag-

nostic Devices, and Linked CVG-2 Devices.  Tap Continue 

to advance to the next screen.

5.  Select a default WiFi network.  The analyzer scans for de-

tectable WiFi network and displays them on the screen.  If 

the desired network is not displayed, tap Add WiFi Net-

work to enter the information manually.  Tap Continue to 

advance to the next screen.

If  Add WiFi Network was selected,  Tap on the button 

next to the desired network and tap Next.
Tap Manual Setup to manually enter the Network SSID, 

Security, and IP Settings.  Tap Next when finished.

Use the onscreen keypad to manually enter the Network 

SSID, security type, and IP settings.

Battery Rating

 

?

Security

None 

WEP

 

WPA/WPA2 PSK

 

IP Address

DHCP

 

Static

 

If necessary, enter the WiFi Password and IP Settings.  Tap 

Next when finished.  A confirmation screen is displayed 

when the analyzer has successfully connected to the WiFi 

network.

6.  Enter the BMIS account Login email address and pass-

word.  Click on Log In to connect with the BMIS account.  

Tap Skip to move to the next Initial Setup screen.

  NOTE:  The WiFi network must have been suc-

cessfully set up in the previous step before a BMIS 

account can be accessed.

Summary of Contents for DSS-7000

Page 1: ...INSTRUCTION MANUAL July 2014 167 000546EN A DSS 7000 Battery Diagnostic Service System For testing 6 and 12 volt automotive and 12 volt and 24 volt charging systems...

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Page 3: ...tem Test Results 19 Battery Replacement 21 Battery Test Results 22 Charging System Test 22 Charging System Test Results 23 Stock Management 24 Battery Carry In Return 24 Battery Test Results 25 Pre Sa...

Page 4: ...Midtronics Inc 7000 Monroe Street Willowbrook IL 60527 www midtronics com 4 DSS 7000...

Page 5: ...gets on your skin or clothing wash imme diately with a mixture of water and baking soda Always wear proper safety glasses or face shield when working with or around batteries Keep hair hands and cloth...

Page 6: ...tatus LEDs Power Green when analyzer is on Charging Red analyzer charging or needs charging or Green fully charged Check Connection Red check clamp connection or Green clamp connection OK Communicatio...

Page 7: ...a positive and negative post Otherwise you must remove the battery and perform an out of vehicle test At the start of the test make sure all vehicle accessory loads are off the key is not in the igni...

Page 8: ...twork and displays them on the screen If the desired network is not displayed tap Add WiFi Net work to enter the information manually Tap Continue to advance to the next screen If Add WiFi Network was...

Page 9: ...er to add additional users See Chapter 6 Setup for more information User Interface Home Screen Menu Bar Android Icons Selection Area Menu Bar Home Return to the main user screen Messages Displays impo...

Page 10: ...Tests a battery that is not connect to a vehicle System Test Tests the battery starting and charging systems of a vehicle The battery must be in the vehicle to perform this test Cable Drop Test Digita...

Page 11: ...st TOP POST SIDE POST DUAL POST Battery Application AUTOMOTIVE MARINE BATTERY POWERSPORT GROUP 31 COMMERCIAL 4D 8D LAWN GARDEN Battery Type FLOODED AGM AGM SPIRAL GEL Battery Rating Units CCA CA JIS D...

Page 12: ...ttery and tap Continue 3 Hold the temperature sensor on the bottom of the Diag nostic Device over the battery and tap CaptureTempera ture Once the battery temperature has been successfully measured ta...

Page 13: ...ce the clamp around the positive battery cable and tap Continue 3 When prompted Start the vehicle s engine and leave it running at idle 4 Tap Continue once it is displayed The analyzer tests the alter...

Page 14: ...running Check the connections from the alternator to the battery If the connection is loose or heavily corroded clean or replace the cable and retest HIGH OUTPUT The voltage output from the alternato...

Page 15: ...tap Continue 4 Enter the VIN either by scanning the bar code on the in side of the driver s side door or by entering the number manually If an existing record is not found a new record will be create...

Page 16: ...lly charge the battery and retest Failure to fully charge the battery before retesting may cause false readings For a repeated CHARGE RETEST decision replace battery REPLACE BATTERY May also mean a po...

Page 17: ...od working condition replace the alternator Older vehicles use external voltage regulators which may require only replacement of the voltage regulator LOW OUTPUT The alternator is not providing enough...

Page 18: ...fully measured tap Continue 5 Enter the VIN either by scanning the bar code on the in side of the driver s side door or by entering the number manually If an existing record is not found a new record...

Page 19: ...TEST Fully charge the battery and retest Failure to fully charge the battery before retesting may cause false readings For a repeated CHARGE RETEST decision replace battery REPLACE BATTERY May also me...

Page 20: ...od working condition replace the alternator Older vehicles use external voltage regulators which may require only replacement of the voltage regulator LOW OUTPUT The alternator is not providing enough...

Page 21: ...found a new record will be created Scan VIN From Bar Code Use the camera built into the Tablet Controller to capture a VIN barcode usually located on the driver s side door frame Manually Type VIN Num...

Page 22: ...mer To return to the Home Screen tap Done or System Test to continue with the System Test Test Results Summary Decision Recommended Action GOOD BATTERY Return the battery to service GOOD RECHARGE Full...

Page 23: ...rom the alternator especially the connection to the battery Clean or replace cable if necessary and retest If the belts and connections are in good working condition replace the alternator Older vehic...

Page 24: ...Return Use this function to test customer batteries out of vehicle for possible return 1 Tap the Battery Carry in Return icon 2 Select the symptom or symptoms for the service visit NOTE When displayed...

Page 25: ...To return to the Home Screen tap DONE Decision Recommended Action GOOD BATTERY Return the battery to service GOOD RECHARGE Fully charge battery and return to service CHARGE RETEST Fully charge the ba...

Page 26: ...ry Rating Tap on the box and use the keypad displayed on the Tablet Controller to enter the battery rating NOTE When JIS is selected use the drop down menu to scroll to the correct JIS number Battery...

Page 27: ...plays alerts and notifications for upcoming tests and activities This includes scheduled testing as well as tool software updates and maintenance opportunities To access the Messages function tap Mess...

Page 28: ...als By Test Type Displays test totals by test type Stock Management Presale Battery Replacement Battery Carry In Return Preventative Maintenance Battery Return Vehicle Totals By Time Interval Displays...

Page 29: ...ist of wireless networks available for the analyzer to use 1 Tap the Add WiFi Network button 2 A list of detected wireless networks is displayed Tap on the button next to the desired network and tap N...

Page 30: ...e email address book Frequently used email addresses can be selected from the displayed address list rather than being re typed each time Email Settings Enter and edit the email settings for sending o...

Page 31: ...ds Enabled Enable and disable screen Touch Sounds by taping on the check box Touch Sounds Enabled Notification Sounds Enabled Enable and disable Notification Sounds by taping on the check box Notifica...

Page 32: ...ssfully linked Tap Done to return to the Acces sories screen 9 To unlink the device tap Unlink Link CVG 2 Device 1 Tap on the Link CVG 2 Device button 2 Plug the CVG 2 into the OBDII port of any vehic...

Page 33: ...Midtronics at 1 800 776 1995 and press option 1 Have your model and serial numbers ready This first step is critical as we will trouble shoot the problem s over the phone and many perceived problems...

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