MAHLE Service Solutions announced Nov. 3 at AAPEX additions to its line of ArcticPRO air conditioning (A/C) service units.
The ArcticPRO ACX1185 is a unit that offers integration of the TechPRO diagnostic tool to service vehicles that use R-134a refrigerant and the new ArcticPRO ACX1285 also offers TechPRO integration to service vehicles that use the new R-1234YF refrigerant. Both units offer a larger 7" LCD touch screen for ease of use.
“Offering these units with TechPRO integration allows technicians to diagnose A/C issues without having to hook up a separate scan tool and A/C machine, plus it automatically retrieves the VIN,” said Jon Douglas, general manager, MAHLE Aftermarket Inc. “This also provides techs with speedy diagnostic procedures and the ability to provide consumers with a comprehensive report to review.”
TechPRO is MAHLE’s diagnostic scan tool that features the ability to decode a vehicle identification number (VIN) quickly. TechPRO was engineered so the vehicle communication interface (VCI) and software can be used with a technician’s current desktop, laptop or tablet, making it unnecessary to buy or lease extra hardware.
In addition to its Smart AC products with TechPRO, MAHLE Service Solutions has added three new value priced units to its ArcticPRO lineup including the ACX1120H, ACX1150 and ACX1150H. All three units service vehicles that use the R-134a refrigerant and include ECO LOCK couplers, which minimize any refrigerant leak in the atmosphere, according to the company.
The ACX1120H has a large, back-lit LCD screen and alphanumeric keypad, while the ACX1150 and ACX1150H feature a 4.3" touchscreen display with an intuitive user interface. The ACX1120H and ACX1150H are designed for servicing all passenger cars, trucks and hybrid vehicles.
The ACX1120H, ACX1150 and ACX1150H include a high-performance vacuum pump, which features a self-cleaning function that increases the life of the vacuum pump oil up to 1,000 hours. All three units include a super charge function that allows technicians to service any vehicle under any climate condition, without having to wait for the vehicle to cool down.
All of the new ArcticPRO units will be available for sale during the first quarter of 2016.
