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Recommended Scanning Procedure

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The Conductance Profiling™ technology determines battery cranking and Reserve Capacity testing. This additional process, can take up to 60 seconds to complete.

VIN Scanning

For scanning VINs, the DCA-8000 Diagnostic Charger uses a handheld scanner connected to the back of charger using a DB-9 style connector. Once successfully scanned, the VIN is cross referenced with the original equipment manufacturer’s battery specifications stored in the charger’s database and displayed on the screen.

  • Hold Steady: Hold the device steady when scanning the VIN barcode. This allows the user to clearly see the barcode and allows the camera to focus on it.
  • Scan Entire Barcode: Position the scanner in and out until it covers the entire barcode.
  • Clean Barcode/Window: Surface dirt can interfere with the scanning process. If necessary wipe the VIN barcode with a cloth or your finger remove any surface dirt.
  • Lighting/Glare: The built-in flashlight will automatically turn on In low light situations. If the flashlight, or sunlight, is shining directly onto the VIN barcode, try pivoting the camera up or down slightly to reduce any glare.
Updated on March 2, 2022

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