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w hat ’ s the B u z z ? Motoplat puts power in technician’s hands POS Service Holland has announced the arrival of two innovative, handheld alternator testers from Motoplat. The Motoplat VC-series starts with the VC-11R “on-car” alternator tester. After connecting the VC-11R to the alternator, the tester automatically starts to identify the control system, allowing technician’s to start testing the alternator, as well as receive the commands from and to - the car’s ECU and wiring harness. This handheld on-car alternator tester tests all modern computer controlled alternators, even those with start/stop technology. “Modern” alternators can’t be diagnosed with a regular voltage meter. The VC-11R can diagnose an alternator that is communicating with the ECU of the car. The tester is a portable, easy to use device, perfect for workshops, diagnostic stations, authorised service stations and rebuilders. diagnostic stations, authorised service stations and rebuilders. The VC-11R is the world’s only tester that allows you to read the commands demanded by the ECU and also send commands to the regulator. It allows technicians to diagnose an alternator that is computer controlled, the difference with the VC-11R is that the VC-15W works with all conventional test benches. The ECU communication systems found in all cars made since 2002 are either LIN (Local Interconnect Network) or BSS (Bit Synchronous Single-wire). Earlier Ford and GM models used PWM (Pulse Width Modulation) systems – all of which can be handled by Motopart’s VC Series. Also the later RLO protocol, C protocol (all 3 types), PD-connection… All 4th generation alternators will b e able to be test! Meanwhile, the VC-15W alternator tester is also a portable and easy to use device, used by car garages, Pos Service Holland (SA) Pty Ltd Starter Motors - Alternators Testbenches - Equipment - Cores South Africa Division Head Office Holland Spain Division Pos Service Holland (SA) Pty Ltd Unit 7 Mica Drive, Newport B.P. 2169 Kya Sand Ext. 101 Johannesburg South Africa | words in action China Division Phone: Fax: Email: Web: 20 Cores Division Holland +27 (0)117 045 196 +27 (0)865 169 890 [email protected] www.psh-sa.co.za august 2014