Why Midtronics Micro 500XL

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Why Midtronics Micro 500XL?

• Midtronics conductance testing has become the top
  rated technology for testing batteries with
  retailers, battery manufactures, and automotive
  OEMs.
• Safe, easy to operate, train, and displays and
  prints test results in easy to understand terms.
• Easily tests batteries in the vehicle without
  damage to new on-board computer modules,
  expensive electronics, or risk of explosion.
• Extremely fast with repeatable test results.
• Can test a wider range of batteries without
  having to first charge them.
• Customer printouts can be customized for each
  store location and changing markets allowing
  flexibility when communicating to customer.

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Why Midtronics Micro 500XL?

• Midtronics XL500 answers the customers questions
  of How good/bad is my battery?
• Alerts customers to a potential problem prior to
  a full battery failure, raising the bar in
  customer satisfaction.
• Adds credibility to test operator and provides
  data in easy to understand terms for the customer
  without trying hard sell them.
• Thoroughly looks at starting and charging system
  as part of full system analysis to reduce returns
  and increase customer satisfaction.
• Easy to replace cables lessens down time and
  greatly reduces maintenance costs.

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New Midtronics Micro 500XLBattery, Starting, and
Charging System Tester

• Designed primarily as a integrated warranty
  reduction tool through proprietary warranty test
  code generation and seamless data transfer.
• Designed to sell more batteries by providing
  customers with information on their batteries
  true state of health!
• Designed to insure accurate testing of batteries
  on all new vehicle platforms.

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Key impacts of new Micro500XL

• New warranty code and wireless data dump creates
  significant warranty reductions and provides
  continual tracking mechanism for regional
  managers and trainers on store performance and
  battery quality.
• Streamlines warranty returns process which
  increases customer satisfaction.
• Increases battery sales out the door through
  enhanced graphics pre-warning customer of an
  imminent battery failure.
• Allows testing of all new battery formats
  including AGM, Spiral, and JIS.
• Greatly reduces printing times and freeing up
  valuable associate resources.

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Key impacts of new Micro500XL

• New advanced in-vehicle battery testing
  configured for specific vehicle battery
  configurations such as top post, side post, and
  new remote jump post testing.
• New QC mode allows for fast and easy battery
  rotation with 2 second testing and data storage
  of last 100 tests to enhance customer
  satisfaction.
• New test counter allows trainers and regional
  managers ability to insure tester is being used
  to full potential to insure compliance with
  company expectations.
• Next generation platform currently being
  implemented into major OE essential warranty and
  customer service programs.

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New Micro 500XL Features Vs. CSK Micro 520
New 500 XL CSK 520   Flash Programmable
software Yes No High Detailed Graphic Display
Yes No High-Speed/Rechargeable
Printer Yes No 2- Second Replaceable Cables
Yes No Time to Charge Feature Yes No Date
Time Printout Yes No Custom Header
Capability Yes No Custom Coupon
Capability Yes No Corrosion Identification
Sensing Yes No Min/Max Charging Level
Output Yes No Detailed Graph of Battery
Health Yes No Graph of Battery State of
Charge Yes No JIS Battery Test Codes/Japan
Yes No New AGM Battery Algorithms Yes No Side
Post Algorithms Yes No Remote Jumper Post
Algorithms Yes No Bright Backlit
Display Yes Yes Digital Volt Meter Yes Yes Fie
ld Programmable W/Laptop Yes Yes Long Cable
Leads Standard Yes Opt. RPM Monitor
Gauge Yes No 24 -V Charging Test
Capability Yes Yes
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Discovering the Batteries True State of Health
Through Conductance Testing
New Battery Rating 500 CCA CCA Measured 650
During LifeMeasured at 500 650 CCA
End of Life Measured CCA below 350 CCA
Approaching End of Life Measured CCA 445 CCA
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Global Rating System Input for Batteries

• Accurately tests batteries rated in
• CCA
• CA
• MCA
• JIS
• DIN

Canada/USA
Canada/USA
Marine Cranking Amps
Japanese Import Standard
German/Import Standard
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New AGM Specific Battery Test

• 500XL incorporates new specific tests for AGM
  (Absorbed Glass Mat) batteries.
• Because these batteries are manufactured/perform
  differently from regular batteries, Midtronics
  engineers have developed special AGM algorithms
  to insure the accuracy of test results!

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Two Types of AGM Batteries
Some Chrysler Ford Models - Flat AGM
Off-Road/Commercial -Spiral

• Because both these AGM batteries are
  manufactured/perform differently, special
  algorithms were developed to again insure
  accuracy in test results.

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Reverse Connection Warning

• Conductance testing was developed with safety in
  mind by not having to rely on heavy loads applied
  to the battery.
• Keeping in this tradition the Micro 500XL warns
  the operator and stops the test if reverse
  polarity is detected.

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Check Clamp Connection and Load Sensing Capable

• The Micro 500XL will warn the operator of
  possible loose connection automatically sense
  for possible loads on in the vehicle like stereo
  amplifiers accessories that could have an
  impact on battery test results.

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Special Side Post Algorithm

• Because side post battery connections can create
  additional resistance due to possible moisture
  and corrosion in the connection, the Midtronics
  tester is set up to sense for this when side post
  selection is used to help prevent calling a good
  battery bad.

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Jumper Post Testing for Remote Batteries

• Batteries are now installed remotely in wheel
  wells and under the seats of some vehicles. Due
  the extra cable length and resistance that can be
  created, Midtronics is the first and only tester
  to offer a specific remote battery test at the
  jumper post connection avoiding in many cases
  having to test at the battery.

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Easy To Understand Battery Test Results

• Easy to understand battery analysis that you can
  show a customer.
• SOC State of Charge Voltage
• Measured CCA What the battery tests out at time
  of test.
• Rated CCA The CCA entered to originally test
  the battery

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Show Your Customer Their Batteries State of
Health Charge!

• No more trying to explain or interpret test
  results Show them their Batteries State of
  Health!
• The ability to warn customers in easy to
  understand terms that their battery is nearing
  its end of life prior to a major failure or no
  start condition can increase battery sales
  customer satisfaction!

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Advanced Starting and Charging System Diagnostics

• Midtronics patented No Amps Required technology
  for fast and accurate charging system testing.
• Interactive Diagnostics insure that testing is
  done completely and correctly each and every
  time.
• Easy to use prompts helps to train and guide user
  to instill confidence in front of the customer
  and enhance use of tool.
• New corrosion warning capability alerts
  associate of possible corrosion issues on
  connections or internal to battery posts
  enhancing revenue opportunities.

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Automatic Starting System Test
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Charging System Test

• Follow easy to use prompts to check the charging
  system.

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Automatically Conducts a Diode Test of Alternator

• Automatically checks for open or faulty diodes in
  the alternator which could lead to excessive or
  low charging voltage to battery.

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Test Results Youd Be Proud To Show Your Mother!
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Date and Time Feature

• Provides documentation and time when last test
  was performed on the battery, starting, and
  charging system.

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Additional Micro 500XL Features

• Customizable Coupon Header Area On Printout
• High Speed Wireless Printing Free
  printer upgrade to high speed in late December
  2002.
• Easy to service removable replaceable cables
• Multi-Language (English, French, Spanish)
• Time to Charge Feature
• Field Programmable
• QC Mode

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Warranty Encryption Data

• Unrepeatable warranty code
• Large format custom printing
• Provides real time data on
• Time and Date of Test
• Results of test
• Voltage
• Measured Amps
• Input Amps

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Customizable Coupon Header Area

• Entice the customer through modification of
  coupon area at the end of the test print-out.
• Allows message to be changed and refreshed on a
  local level allowing the store to take advantage
  of local current market conditions and
  promotions.

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High Speed Wireless Printing Wireless Data
Transfer!

• Upgrade to new high speed printer in late
  December reduces print time by over 90 seconds!
• Seamless data transfer through IRDA module to any
  warranty tracking database.

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Easy Service Cable Set

• Allows field service of cables if they ever get
  damaged or fail.
• Takes only seconds to completely replace cables!

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New Time To Charge Feature

• On discharged batteries the time to charge
  feature can be activated by pressing the code
  key.
• Provides information to customer by advising
  charge time to safely charge battery without
  overcharging.

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Data Retrieval/Counters

• Allows test data to be downloaded and reviewed.
• Counters allow Store Managers to monitor use of
  equipment and make sure corporate guidelines for
  in-vehicle testing are being completed.

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New CSP Sensing

• New CSP sensing alerts store personnel that
  they are using wrong side post adapters.
• Informs them to call Midtronics 800 for
  assistance.
• Midtronics alerts management store is in need of
  correct adapters.
• Midtronics resets unit over the phone for store
  once correct adapters are being used.

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Upgraded Memory Board

• Insures that unit can be updated for new battery
  technologies over the next several years.
• Assures latest platform for AGM, and latest
  manufactured battery types.
• Assures future custom program enhancements.
• Updateable in the field without return for
  calibration.

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InCharge/PowerLogic

• Upgrades to current inCharge PowerLogic
  product.
• Upgrade includes
• New hardened and reprogrammable circuit board.
• Software upgrade which includes
• Updated algorithms and charging program
• AGM Orbital and Flat plate charging
• Lawn garden testing and charging