ACtion Magazine - January/February 2014 - (Page 44)

1. OTC unveils the Encore integrated scan tool The Encore™ is OTC's first integrated scan tool for Android for the North American market, capitalizing on the operating system's speed, ease of use and functionality. Utilizing Wi-Fi and Bluetooth wireless capability, technicians can spend their time diagnosing and fixing vehicles without having to leave the vehicle to search for additional information. Behind Encore's 7-inch capacitive, smartphone-like touch screen is a custom Graphical User Interface (GUI) with a boot time of 15 seconds or less. In addition to an Android operating system, Encore boasts: - Full scan functionality, including OEM Domestic, Asian and European bidirectional controls and enhanced data - AutoDetect™ to automatically detect and alert the technician of on-tool or 1. web-based repair information including Identifix® Direct-Hit™ - Access to popular technician forums via Wi-Fi connections - More than 70 embedded training videos - Access to the Google Play store to download apps, music and more for a personalized diagnostics tool - 60-day free trial of Direct Hit™ Find out more at www.otctools.com 2. Robinair is ready to recover R-1234yf Robinair introduces the AC-1234-6, the only refrigerant recovery, recharging and recycling machine that fully meets SAE's standards for R-1234yf. The AC1234-6 is a fully automatic ACS machine that comes with an integrated refrigerant identifier that samples the refrigerant in the vehicle's A/C system prior to recovery. 3. Tamper-Evident sleeves prevent refrigerant crosscontamination in automotive A/C systems 2. Reader Reply 44 3. ACTION * January/February 2014 Tracer Products has introduced the Tracerline® TP-30 Tamper-Evident sleeves, specially designed to prevent refrigerant cross-contamination in automotive A/C systems and recovery equipment. Using the sleeves is a win/win situation for both the vehicle owner and the service technician. For the owner, the sleeves ensure that the A/C system hasn't been contaminated with a foreign refrigerant, which can affect system performance and longevity. For the technician, the sleeves protect his reputation, while guarding against unqualified repairs and costly comebacks. Tamper-evident sleeves are easy to install. Simply slip one sleeve onto each service port, then heat shrink the sleeves with a hot air gun. The sleeves are now sealed tightly against the service ports. To complete the installation, just apply the label provided and record the unique serial number found on the sleeve. Learn more at www.tracerline.com. http://www.otctools.com http://www.coldhose.com http://www.jeepair.com http://www.macsw.org/imis15/MACS/Publications/ACtion_Reader_Reply/MACS/Publications/ACTION/ACtion_Reader_Reply.aspx?hkey=ac24bddb-c045-442a-813c-cbf05f88ac4d http://www.tracerline.com

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of ACtion Magazine - January/February 2014

ACtion Magazine - January/February 2014
Table of Contents
Compressor installation
Meet the newest pioneers
Outlook
Freeze Frame
Leonard’s Law
Virtual View
Service Port
Last Watch
By The Numbers
Cooling Corner
Industry News
Association News
New Products & Services

ACtion Magazine - January/February 2014