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Brake Fluid Tester

This practical brake fluid tester in pen-shaped design is suitable for establishing the quality of brake fluid to DOT 3, DOT 4 and DOT 5.1. It measures the water content of brake fluid and indicates its quality by means of three LEDs.

For each test, the cover of the brake fluid tank must be twisted off and the cap of the tester needs to be removed. The tester should then be turned on by briefly pressing the button. The test classification can be configured by holding the button down for longer. Once the tester is properly configured, simply immerse the test probes fully in the brake fluid. The test result can be read off from the three quality indicator LEDs after about 2 seconds. A function test can be carried out by dipping the tester into a vessel containing water. The test procedure is exactly the same as when testing actual brake fluid. All the diodes need to light up.

Technical data

• Test classes: DOT 3, DOT 4, DOT 5.1
• Indicators:
  • 3 LEDs (quality)
  • 2 LEDs (class)
• Power supply: 1.5 V/AAA
• Unbreakable, acid-resistant plastic

CAN/LIN Monitor

The CAN/LIN monitor allows bus protocols on a LIN bus, CAN bus or any serial bus to be recorded and investigated. Users are free to display the bus packets in binary or hexadecimal code. All activity on the respective bus is logged by the software and displayed in a list. Any command can be transmitted along the bus with the aid of a transmit function. Another key feature is the ability to display all bus levels graphically in a real-time diagram, where the individual sections of code are shown directly on a graphic. This is a particularly effective way to demonstrate the basic principles of bus communication and the differences between the various bus protocols.

The software has the following features:

• Visual display of bus protocol structure
• Option for displaying in binary or hexadecimal code format
• Recording of bus packets
• Transmission of bus packets
• Suitable for student experiments and demonstrations
• Simple to get working (via USB interface)
• Recording of CAN, LIN and serial bus packets
• Transmission of CAN, LIN and serial bus packets
• Display of identifiers
• Display of data lengths
• Display of timing periods
• User-configurable graphic interface
• All results and their display mode can be stored
• Detailed help integrated into the program
• Weight: 0.5 kg approx.
• Dimensions: 150 x 80 x 40 (L x W x H)

System requierments

• MS Windows 10 64bit
• Windows Version from 1803 

Folding Precision Digital Multimeter for Vehicles

Multimeter for use in the vehicle manufacturing industry, in workshops and repair garages, in schools and in training centres.

The Folding multimeter is an easy-to-use tool for vehicle electricians (mechatronics specialists), capable of making about 70% of all the measurements that need to be made on vehicles during servicing and repairs. This device eliminates the need to rely on complex and expensive diagnostic testers except in certain special cases. The METRAport 40S USB can also, however, be connected to a diagnostic tester via the standard USB port.  

• Precision multimeter (V, A, Ω, F, Hz, %, °C/°F)
• Resolution: 10 µV, 10 nA, 10 mΩ 4¾-digit
• Accurate root mean square measurements, TRMS V AC and I AC up to 10 kHz
• Direct current measurement 10 nA ... 10 A via socket and resettable circuit breaker, with signals for overload and faulty circuit breaker
• Current measurement via clip-on current sensors:
  • Sensitivity of 1 mV:1 mA up to 1 mV:1 A can be adjusted and the setting is shown on the display
• Temperature measurement with built-in Pt sensor detection
• Temperature measurement using type K thermocouples
• Measurement of capacitors and diodes
• Frequency measurement via V AC or I AC up to 10 kHz
• Frequency and duty cycle measurement of 2...5 V signals of up to 1 MHz
• RPM measurement via inductive sensors (separate accessories)
• Automatic and manual selection of measuring range
• Large backlit digital display with additional analog scale
• Storage of measurements, min./max. recording
• DKD certificate and 3-year warranty

The following is a list of practical applications where the device can be useful:

• Current consumption can be measured via a clip-on contact or by direct measurement, e.g. for measuring leakage current when the vehicle is switched off (< 20mA) or similar for spark plugs, fuel pumps (>10A) etc.
• Measurement of battery voltage
• Temperature measurement for oil, coolant or air conditioning
• Diode test at 1mA constant current, e.g. for power diodes between accumulator and charging electronics
• RPM or frequency measurement from ignition cables in order to test speedometer, engine revs or ignition electronics
• Low-voltage measurements (µV function), In order to measure voltage drop across circuit breakers or detect faulty components (e.g. control units), which should really be switched off (leakage currents)

Test Lamp

Vehicle voltage tester. Due to its small current consumption of 1.5 mA, the CAR-CHECK tester is particularly well suited to finding faults with electronic components. Conventional test lamps often cause damage to these. Polarity indication via two LEDs.

• Nominal voltage range: 3...48 V
• Length of lead: 150 cm
• Weight: 0.2 kg

Digital Dual Trace Storage Oscilloscope W. Colour Display, Incl. Probes 30 MHz

Digital storage oscilloscope with colour LCD display, high resolution, backlighting and USB port for transmission of large quantities of data at high data rates.

Technical data:

• Bandwidth 30 MHz/125 MS/s
• Maximum input voltage 400 V
• 8" TFT colour display
• USB port, USB flash disk, LAN, VGA
• Cursor function
• Five automatic measurement functions, storage and retrieval of traces
• Edge and video trigger function
• Safety specifications: EN 61010-1
• Supplied with accessories: 2 probes, mains lead, USB cable, software CD
• Dimensions: 350x157x120 mm (WxHxD)
• Weight: 1.0 kg

Adapter BNC/2x4 mm Safety Sockets, Insulated

Adapter plug for connecting BNC connector to 4-mm safety sockets

• BNC plug, 2 insulated 4-mm safety sockets
• Contact rings and sockets for internal pin of BNC connector are made of gilded brass
• CAT II/1000 V

Vehicle Diagnostic Case Including Multimeter

Includes: 

Instrument:

Universal laboratory multimeter and temperature meter with infra-red data interface for high-quality and universal measurement and monitoring in education, power engineering, process control technology and more…

• 3¾-digit multimeter; resolution: ±3100digits
• Measurement category CATII - 1000V
• Connection to UniTrain-I system via IR interface
• Voltage and current ranges: 30mV - 1000V DC, 3V - 1000V AC; 3mA - 16A DC; 30mA - 10A AC
• Resistance ranges: 30W– 30 MW
• Special ranges: °C for Pt100/1000 measurements
• Continuity and diode tests
• Automatic range selection and battery shut-off, min/max and data hold function
• mA – high voltage fuse for nominal voltage of 1000 V
• Display with bar display and background lighting
• Includes: Protective rubber pouch, measuring leads, replacement fuse, 9V battery, calibration certificate
• 36 Diagnostic leads
• 1 Cable extension, 6 m
• 1 Measuring lead, 1.2 m red
• 1 Measuring lead, 1.2 m black
• 2 Three-way T-sockets, 4 mm, red
• 2 Three-way T-sockets, 4 mm, black
• 1 Test probe, red
• 1 Test probe, black
• 1 Mini Back probe red
• 1 Mini Back probe black
• 1 Crocodile clip, red
• 1 Crocodile clip, black
• 1 Cable piercer, long, black
• 1 Cable piercer, short, red
• Tough, hard black plastic case with plastic storage boxes

Dimensions:

• Weight: 5kg

Digital Current Probe for Current up to 300 A (AC/DC)

Using this simple-to-operate current measuring probe, it is easy to measure current quickly and safely over a range from 1 - 300 amps. The probe can be used to measure both direct current and alternating current. The current probe can be connected directly to your UniTrain-I Interface by means of 4-mm safety leads. This greatly increases the range over which the UniTrain system can carry out measurements.

Technical data:

• Base accuracy: 1%
• Current range, AC/DC: 1A - 300A
• Distance between jaws max.: 25 mm
• Measurement category: CAT III 600V