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PRODUCT IN FOCUS
ELECTRONIC SPECIALTIES
Super Relay Buddy & Super Relay Buddy Pro Kit
The Super Relay Buddy utilizes a quick 10-second test that confirms or condemns a
relay, freeing up the technician's time for further troubleshooting.
SELLING POINTS
* Relays can be tested manually, but it takes
time. This is a 10-second test.
* Super Relay Buddy simplifies the test
process.
* The full 7A load is very effective. If the relay is
bad, Super Relay Buddy will see it and fail it.
* Super Relay Buddy checks seven different
relays, versus three on the original version.
* The Pro Kit checks 10 different relays with
the included adapters.
FEATURES AND BENEFITS
* There are two options to go with: Super
Relay Buddy, No. 194 and Pro Kit, No. 195
with adapters for extended test coverage.
* Super Relay Buddy applies a full 7A load on
the relay. During the test, the voltage drop is
monitored. If there is excessive voltage drop
or the relay has other issues, it is failed.
APPLICATION
The Electronic Specialties Super Relay Buddy is
deployed when a vehicle is displaying electrical
problems and various parts of the electrical
circuit are suspect. A quick 10-second test
confirms or condemns the relay, freeing up time
for further troubleshooting.
ORIGIN
Testing the relay " off the car " was the goal. After
seeing the traditional methods of testing relays,
the company felt there has to be a better way.
Traditional methods consume too much time,
so they wanted a faster way to test relays.
MANUFACTURING SPECS
* Super Relay Buddy tests 12V relays.
* The tester uses the vehicle battery as its
power source. No internal batteries.
* Super Relay Buddy, No. 194 tests seven
different relays.
* Super Relay Buddy Pro Kit, No. 195 tests 10
different relays.
* Housing is plastic with a soft rubber perimeter
to protect the surface of any vehicle it
comes into contact with it.
* The unit is lightweight, around 1 lb.
STORAGE AND DISPLAY
The tester comes in a 12 " by 9 " blow molded
case with adapters.
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* Test results are displayed as green (pass), red
(fail), and yellow (caution). The yellow test
result is a new feature. It is displayed when
the voltage drop on the relay is excessive,
but the relay is still functioning.
* Super Relay Buddy eliminates the need for
that drawer full of " known good " relays.
* The tester simulates actual operating conditions
by applying a full 7A load. This helps to
identify and flag intermittently failing relays.
SUGGESTED RETAIL PRICE
Super Relay Buddy - $149.95
Super Relay Buddy Pro Kit - $240.00
FOR MORE I NFORMATION
Contact Electronic Specialties
at info@esitest.com or call
800-227-1603.
Information provided by Electronic Specialties, Inc.
http://www.VehicleServicePros.com
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Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of december2022
Editor's Note: The technician shortage is getting real
Sneak Peek
Most Wanted
Electric vehicles - coming to a shop near you
In Focus
Diagnostic Tech: Using digital tools to reduce the friction of running a shop
Show Me Your Truck: 'Look at that Bad Larry!'
Go Sell Something: Writing a sales pitch
Driving Sales
Tales From the Road: An entrepreneurial spirit
SEMA/AAPEX Wrap-up
Diagnosing Progress
Common diagnostics and trends in hybrid and electric vehicles
Diagnosing faults on modern vehicles
The real cause of P0420/P0430 DTCs
How diagnostic tools cut through the ADAS confusion
When the tools become the tutor
Diagnostic products
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december2022 - Sneak Peek
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december2022 - Electric vehicles - coming to a shop near you
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december2022 - In Focus
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december2022 - Diagnostic Tech: Using digital tools to reduce the friction of running a shop
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december2022 - Go Sell Something: Writing a sales pitch
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december2022 - Driving Sales
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december2022 - Tales From the Road: An entrepreneurial spirit
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december2022 - SEMA/AAPEX Wrap-up
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december2022 - Diagnosing Progress
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december2022 - Common diagnostics and trends in hybrid and electric vehicles
december2022 - A7
december2022 - Diagnosing faults on modern vehicles
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december2022 - The real cause of P0420/P0430 DTCs
december2022 - A11
december2022 - How diagnostic tools cut through the ADAS confusion
december2022 - A13
december2022 - A14
december2022 - A15
december2022 - When the tools become the tutor
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