The Midtronics Diagnostic Charger DCA-8000P is now an approved battery warranty tool in the GM Dealer Equipment and Tool program. The DCA-8000P (Fig. 4) is a state-of-the-art battery charger and tester that offers a number of innovative features, providing a decision on battery health in as little as five minutes, depending on the state of the battery.
Fig. 4
The DCA-8000P supports the latest battery technology in new model vehicles, including stop-start systems, regenerative braking and variable output alternators. The comprehensive diagnostics analyze a variety of battery conditions, such as cranking health, reserve capacity, stratification detection, degradation and charge acceptance. The tool is equipped with a color touchscreen display that offers intuitive UI for quick data entry and application selection. The barcode scanner also can be used to quickly identify the vehicle and battery application, reducing the need for manual data input. A printed warranty code is provided for failed batteries.
The DCA-8000P also features temperature sensors in each clamp to actively monitor battery temperature during charging to help avoid thermal runaway situations.
For programming applications, the tool offers a power supply/maintenance mode to support extended programming times.
To maintain tool software, there are automatic, hands-free Over-the-Air (OTA) updates via Wi-Fi. No manual updates are required.
The Midtronics Diagnostic Charger DCA-8000P is available with a cart – part number MTRDCA8000PGMKIT – for easy mobility in the shop environment (Fig. 5), or without a cart – part number MTRDCA8000PGM. The lightweight tool also can easily be removed from the cart.
Fig. 5
To order the Midtronics Diagnostic Charger DCA-8000P, visit the new gmglobaltools.com.
For additional information, refer to GM GlobalConnect message GCUS-9-15891.
Thanks to Josh Shuck
just got our two and work great, only thing is there going to be a PDI mode for this? and the cables are great. nice and long,
I will have to agree with Jack Gutches , we have 3 of the EL-52800 they don’t work, we lost one shipping it back for repair i would gladly exchange the other 2 for this machine if possible.
Additional updates that will enhance functionality, including emailing and printing, will be released soon.
Just set it up in our shop, great features however how can i get the repair order number to appear on the emailed test result copy. The integrated printer printed copy has the repair order number on it however if choose to email a copy the RO number does not appear on it.
Listen to Jack Gutches he KNOWS. The struggle is real.
It’s required that dealerships have a DCBS or DCA for warranty claim submission. Either one is satisfactory. Currently, the DCA is an option for dealerships that would like to replace or add a battery testing tool.
is this going to be an essential tool?
Can we exchange the EL-52800 for this
THE EL-52800 IS GARBAGE—GIVE THE DEALERS A FULL CREDIT FOR IT AND SEND SOMETHING THE WORKS!!!!!!!