In Focus: OTC Smart Battery Tester

March 4, 2015

The OTC 3200 can be used alone as an easy and fast service lane tool. It is designed to deliver fast, reliable and easy-to-read battery information.

Professional Distributor staff

The OTC Smart Battery Tester, No. 3200, offers near-instant battery, charging and starting system test results with a technician’s iOS or Android device. The tester clips onto a battery’s terminals and provides battery voltage and cold cranking amps on-screen, and also displays a QR code. Using the OTC 3200 app and a smart device with a rear-facing camera, users can read the QR code to access and view a full report including battery, charging system and starting system health. The pocket-sized tester will work on 6V, 8V and 12V lead-acid and AGM batteries for all light duty applications.

Selling points

In 10 seconds or less, technicians get a simple visual diagnosis of battery that automatically displays battery float voltage, cold cranking amps (wet and AGM) and charging voltage.
In 20 seconds or less with the turn of the key, technicians also test battery cranking health and charging systems.
In less than two minutes, the OTC 3200 delivers a comprehensive, full-color and easy-to-understand test report to review with the customer via smart device, print or email.

Features and benefits

The OTC 3200 can be used alone as an easy and fast service lane tool. It is designed to deliver fast, reliable and easy-to-read battery information. This tool is fast and simple to use, its test routine is automatic with no buttons to push. Technicians get an at-a-glance diagnosis within seconds. It assists with diagnosing battery issues faster, and by offering an easy to read format, it provides a transparent and objective way for technicians to show customers their battery health, which can assist with sales.

Application

Users can diagnose 6V, 8V and 12V automotive lead acid batteries. The reports can easily be emailed to customers and also linked to their work orders and vehicles.

Origin

This product is the first to give the technician the ability to show the customer a full-color report on their smart device, as well as email and print the report from their device. All test results are also stored in the cloud and can be accessed from anywhere.