Pocket Gas ^TM - Portable 4 and 5-Gas Analyzer with Display

Waukesha, WI March 2001 - Globally-known, AutoLogic LLC, industry leader in developing and producing highly-advanced automotive diagnostic software products and equipment, announces an automotive aftermarket breakthrough: an open system design establishing the power of a Palm-size PC as the dynamic platform for Pocket Gas portable gas analyzers, Pocket OBD II scanners, diesel smoke meters, and other diagnostic modules.

Autologic’s Palm-Size PC Pocket Gas Analyzer is currently featured on the March 2001 Professional Tool & Equipment News front cover and is also selected as one of their “Tools of the Month!”

The Palm-size PC comes equipped with customer management and scheduling software and easy-to-read, “touch screen” display (b/w or full color). Plus, just like any other PC, the Palm-size PC is easily upgradeable with standard, off-the-shelf hardware or software. The Palm-size PC is installed with EPA pass/fail standards by year, vehicle weight, and engine size.

The heart of the Pocket Gas portable gas analyzer is the heavy duty, Model 6800 Gas Bench with superior performance and durability, not the lightweight Model 6600 Gas Bench.

The Model 6800 Gas Bench provides continuous testing and features automatic water removal rather than manual removal like the Model 6600 Gas Bench requires. The Model 6800 Gas Bench has built-in zero air port for performing auto zeroes whereas the Model 6600 Gas Bench requires you to manually remove the probe from the car exhaust to perform auto zeroes. The Pocket Gas is enclosed in a sturdy, professional-looking briefcase, which locks for full security.

AutoLogic incorporates only the highest quality parts throughout the unit: heavy-duty pumps; large water capture traps; top-of-the line hoses, filters, and serial cables. Both 4 and 5-gas models meet or exceed Bar 97, ASM, Class 1, OIML, and Bar 90 specifications.

Pocket Gas simplifies recording of road test data as well! The mechanic plugs in the unit, waits less than a minute, touches the PC screen, and voila! Hands-free operation lets the mechanic concentrate on driving. Recorded data is linked to the customer’s name and address information as well as make and model of car.

Technicians can retrieve the recorded data from the road test at their convenience and use it to detect emission problems and identify driveability or function problems in engine and mechanical performance.

Service is a primary focus at AutoLogic because downtime can cripple a repair shop. AutoLogic’s seasoned engineers provide simple repair solutions and free technical support. Or, for those rare cases when equipment needs to be serviced at the factory, guaranteed 48-hour turn-around from the time the unit arrives at the factory, or a temporary replacement is provided – unheard of in most sesrvice environments today!

The guarantee is also backed by a $200 rebate off customer’s next AutoLogic purchase if AutoLogic fails to meet the promised service timetable.

AutoLogic’s goal is to transform complex processes like exhaust analysis (which is required to fix emission-related failures), into simple procedures using equipment such as Pocket Gas, so repair shops can complete jobs quicker and easier and make more money!

International software is one of AutoLogic’s specialty areas. Products are designed to be foreign-language capable and easily configurable. Current international software includes products for emissions testing, gas analyzers, government communications, and data analysis.

AutoLogic has global customers in Europe, Asia (including China), South America (Puerto Rico, Guatemala, Chile, Colombia, and Ecuador) and also provides software for heavy-duty diesel inspection stations in Ontario, Canada.

Recently, AutoLogic joined the AAIA Shop Integration Task Force, which is striving to set industry diagnostic standards. Team members have strong engineering expertise with Windows, modular designs, abilities to interface many different types of equipment and extensive knowledge of shop management, diagnostics, emissions testing, OBD II, and heavy-duty Electronic Control Modules.