Autosense test tells operator what to do
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A DEVICE that not only locates faults with petrol engines, but also tells its operator how to correct them—that's the claim made for a diagnostic test system launched in the UK by Autoserrse Equipment Inc of Station Approach Bicester, Although new to Birtain the system has been marketed in the USA by Autosense's parent company, Hamilton Standard, for the past two years. Unlike other contemporary electronic engine test equipment, Autosense has a built-in mini-computer standard cassette tape which holds details of over 2,000 vehicle specifications.
After fitting up to 10 sensors to various points on the engine under test, the operator runs through whatever test programme is selected using a hand-held digital controller. The test is initiated by tapping out on the controller keys the vehicle code number for make, model, year and engine type as well as the number of the test. Each sensor relays information to •the computer which compares it with the standard specifications and decides if the result is out of limit.
All results are printed out, with a repair code number next to those that are out of limit. The operator then looks up the repair code on a set of repair sheets and carries out the corrections as necessary. He can re-run the part of the test he has corrected to check the repair. The machine costs £7,086, but leasing arrangements through the sole UK distributors, Brown Brothers Ltd, are available.