Equipment of the Year 2020

The WORKSHOP series has been enhanced with the ECO MAINTENANCE function, making it the true ‘Swiss Army knife’ of combustion analysis for internal combustion engines. In just a few minutes, it assesses the general condition and, what’s more, it can display any improvements following treatment or the replacement of parts.

Inspired by the gas analysers and smoke meters used in technical inspection centres, the CAP3500WORKSHOP series draws on the expertise of the manufacturer of pollution measurement equipment. It has benefited from over two years of development in collaboration with key players in the automotive and preventative maintenance sectors. Whilst based on tried-and-tested measurement modules, the CAP3500WORKSHOP incorporates numerous groundbreaking innovations.

Whether used as a portable or fixed unit, the CAP3500WORKSHOP measures the smoke opacity of diesel engines and the emissions of petrol, diesel and LPG engines. It operates according to a standard procedure that simultaneously utilises data from the engine control unit, collected via the OBD port. Easy to use, it can be set up and generate an analysis report in under 7 minutes. It assists with the diagnosis of faults in emission control systems and the general assessment of combustion.

In practice, any vehicle entering the workshop or having undergone a service, engine treatment or part replacement is connected to the CAP3500WORKSHOP. The software guides the user, processes and stores the data, and facilitates the generation of analysis reports. Changes and improvements are recorded in a detailed report: BEFORE-AFTER. Two versions are produced: a simplified one for the customer, and a comprehensive one for the MRA professional.

The Eco-Maintenance function incorporates the software certified by this label.

To best suit maintenance and repair users, two versions have been designed:
- the compact and portable CAP3500WORKSHOP, which uses a tablet, is intended for repairers working on-site or in a cramped workshop, and,
- the CAP3600WORKSHOP, a stationary, large-scale model using a large touchscreen, is designed for next-generation workshops and dealerships
Both versions feature the same measurement and diagnostic support modules and incorporate the same functionalities.

From today, the CAP3X00WORKSHOP offers repair professionals a powerful, simple and reliable tool to aid diagnosis, improve engine performance, restore customer information, reduce fuel consumption and combat pollution. With a view to stricter emissions testing during vehicle inspections, this expert solution detects the causes of pollution and provides support to mechanics.

Availability: A new generation of exhaust and combustion gas analysers for workshops, at a time of stricter vehicle inspection regulations and an increase in the rate of re-tests. New Eco-Maintenance function

What makes this equipment unique? :

Four modes: before/after diagnosis, vehicle inspection, free measurement, Eco-Maintenance

Does it offer new possibilities for garage mechanics? :

New ‘Eco-Maintenance’ software function associated with the Eco-Maintenance label

To what extent does the equipment enable garages to be more productive? :

In addition to the diagnostic assistance functions, the Before-After reports help to demonstrate the validity of the work carried out on the vehicle

Source: https://prix-equipement.decisionatelier.com/CAP3600-WORKSHOP