Midtronics CPX-900 WiFi User manual

Midtronics Inc. 7000 Monroe Street Willowbrook, IL 60527
www.midtronics.com
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CPX-900 Toyota/Lexus
Battery & Electrical Diagnostic Analyzer
Quick Reference Guide
November 2019
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Important - Before You Start
•The CPX-900 is intended for non-warranty battery testing.
This tester does not produce a battery warranty code. Use
the DSS-5000 Battery Diagnostic Service System or DCA-
8000 Battery Diagnostic Tool when testing batteries under
warranty.
•Before operating the analyzer, refer to Instruction Manual
•Always follow battery manufacturer instructions and BCI
(Battery Council International) safety recommendations
•For additonal support go to toyotacpx900.midtronics.com
Connections And Data Ports









Display Screen
Cooling Vent
Arrow Keys & Power Button
Micro-USB Port
Thermal Printer
Temperature Sensor
VIN Barcode Scanner
Clamp Tabs
User-replacable AA batteries
User-replace able test clamps
Conductance Proling
Conductance Proling™ technology determines battery cranking
capability and identies batteries with poor Reserve Capacity. This
additional battery analysis can take up to 60 seconds to complete.
IMPORTANT: Always begin each test by connecting the
tester clamps to the battery being tested. The testing
process begins as soon as the clamps are connected.
Initial Power Up
Display
Tap Next to continue.
Language Select the analyzer default standard language.
Temperature
Units
Select the default temperature units (Fahrenheit/
Celsius) used when measuring battery
temperature.
Number
Separator
Select the default number display using
commas or periods separators.
Data Collection Consent
Select Accept to Consent to Collection and Use of Test Data.
Logo Selection
Select the correct brand logo: Toyota /Lexus.

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Date & Time
Use to return to the Display menu.
Date
Format
Select Month/Day/Year (MM/DD/YYYY), or Day/
Month/Year DD/MM/YYYY.
Date
Use or to advance the
month, day, and year. Use 
or to advance left or right
and move to Cancel or Next.
Select Next to save the date
or Cancel to exit without
saving.

June 18 2018

Cancel Next
Time
Format
Select 12 or 24 Hour Format.
Time Use or to advance the
hours, minutes, and AM/
PM setting. Use or to
advance left or right and move
to Cancel or Next. Select
Next to save the time or
Cancel to exit without saving.

10 46 AM

Cancel Next
WiFi Settings
Set up the WiFi connection. See “Network”in Chapter 5: Setup.
IMPORTANT: The CPX-900 will not connect to an en-
terprise network with a user login landing page.
Automatic The tester searches for any detectable WiFi
networks. Select a displayed network is then
displayed on the tester screen.
Manual Manually enter Security, SSID, Password,
Encryption, and WEP Keys.
BMIS Settings
Enter the Midtronics-provided User Credentials, password,
Client ID, and Location ID to access BMIS data management.
Use  to highlight the numbers on the displayed
keyboard and press to select.
NOTE: If WiFi was not congured in the previous step,
the BMIS setup screen is not displayed.
IMPORTANT: If no WiFi connnection has been made,
follow the procedure described in the WiFi section of
Chapter 5: Settings in the User Manual.
User Credentials [e-mail]
Password ToyotaMdx1!
Dealer / Store ID
Shop Settings
Conrm the displayed shop information is correct. If the shop
information is incorrect, the the wrong dealer code may have
been entered in the previous step.
Shop Name Country
Shop Address Phone Number
Shop Address 2 Email Address
City Website
State (Blank)
Zipcode (Blank)
Country

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With the displayed alphanumeric keypad, u se  to
highlight the desired alphanumeric character. Select to
access the lower case and symbol character maps.
Once all of the alphanumeric characters have been entered,
select Save or Esc to exit without saving.
Main Menu
12.74V CPX-900
In Vehicle Test History Messages
Sengs Version


Menu Bar
12.74V Battery Voltage:
(if connected)
WiFi Signal Strength:
Orange when not
connected.
Bluetooth Status:
Displayed when
connected
Controller Internal
Battery Status:
Blue indicates
amount of charge.
BMIS Connectivity
“X” indicates no connection
Main Menu Selection Area

When displayed, the Screen Arrows show which ARROW
key on the keypad to press to display other icons, screens,
or item in a list.
Additional Screens
The dots at the bottom or side of a menu or results screen
indicate additional screens are available.
 Screen 1
Screen 2
Screen 3
Press or 

Screen 1
Press or 

Screen 2
Test Preparation
Before starting the test visually inspect the battery for:
•Cracked, buckled, or leaking case.
•Corroded, loose, or damaged cables and connections.
•Corrosion, dirt, or acid on the battery terminals or case top.
•Corroded or loose battery tray and hold-down xture.
Risk of explosive gases
Batteries generate explosive gases
during normal operation, and when
discharged or charged. Follow all
manufacturers’ instructions and
BCI (Battery Council International)
safety recommendations.
Wash hands after handling.
REQUIRED BY CALIFORNIA PROP. 65:
Battery posts, terminals, and related
accessories contain lead and lead
compounds, chemicals known to the
state of California to cause cancer
and birth defects or other reproduc-
tive harm.
In Vehicle Battery Test
1. Connect - Tester clamps to battery terminals.
2. Select - At the Main Menu select In Vehicle Test.
3. Temperature - Hold sensor 6 to 12 inches over battery & se-
lect Capture.
4. VIN Capture - Scan VIN bar code, usually located in the right
corner of the vehicle’s front windshield or on the driver’s
side door frame.
IMPORTANT: To capture the VIN, position the
tool so the projected green line scans the entire
width of the barcode.
Manual Entry: Use the on-screen keypad to manually type
the 17-digit VIN and tap Next.
5. Battery Test Setup - Edit vehicle and battery information based
on the VIN & select Start.
Application Automotive
Battery Post Top Post
Battery Type Flooded, EFB, AGM Spiral, AGM, Gel
Battery Units CCA, MCA, CA, DIN, SAE, EN, EN2
Battery Rating Hold or to increase scrolling speed.

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Corporate Headquarters
Willowbrook, IL USA
Phone: [phone]
Canadian Inquiries
Toll Free: [phone]
Midtronics b.v.
European Headquarters
Houten, The Netherlands
Serving Europe, Africa, the Middle
East, and The Netherlands
Phone: [phone]
Midtronics China
China Operations
Shenzhen, China
Phone: [phone]
Midtronics India
Navi Mumbai, India
Phone: [phone]/1513
Contact Corporate Headquarters
Phone: [phone]
Asia/Pacíc (excluding China)
Battery Test Results
Send test results via
email. Return to Main Menu
6Print test results
Icons are color-coded to indicate status.
Battery Test
Green:
All test parameters
were completed and
have passed.
Red: The battery has
failed the test.
Yellow:
Some test parameters
may require further
testing.
Gray: Insufcent data to
perform the test.
Refer to Appendix B: Decision Tables in the User Manual for a
complete explaination of all possible test results.
Replacement Parts
Part No. Description
A401 CPX-900 Paper Roll (10 pk)
A683 CPX-900 10’ Cable / Clamp
A684 CPX-900 4’ Cable / Clamp
CPX-901 CPX-900 Dock-for overnight updates
Frequently Asked Questions
Powering the CPX-900
Q: What does CPX-900 use for power?
A: CPX-900 has 6 internal AA batteries, accessible through a battery
door on the back of the tool.The CPX-900 draws power from the
battery under test (unless voltage is too low) when connected.
CPX-901 (Dock)
Q: Does the dock (CPX-901) recharge the AA batteries?
A: No. The AA batteries used in CPX-900 are not rechargeable.
The dock only provides power to the CPX-900 for overnight
updates.
Q: Does the CPX-901 (dock) come with the CPX-900?
A: Yes, for Toyota units, the dock is an accessory which is
included. It can also be purchased as a spare in case it is lost.
Q: How is the CPX-901 (dock) used?
A: The dock provides two functions: 1) power to the unit for
receiving overnight updates and transmitting data; and 2) a
storage “home”.
VIN Scan Options
Q: Where should I scan the VIN from?
A: Scanning the door VIN plate is the best option.
Cables
Q: How long are the cables that come with CPX-900?
A: Standard cables that come on the tool are 4-feet. Optional
3-meter cables (~9.8feet) are also available as spare or
replacement parts.
Q: Are cables eld replaceable?
A: Yes.
Printer
Q: Is the printer used in CPX-900 shared with other Midtronics
products?
A: Yes, the same printer is used on the DSS-5000 platform and is
available through the Toyota SST website.
Q: What are the specs for the printer paper?
A: The paper is a 2-¼”wide by 1-⁄”diameter thermal printer paper.
Conductance Proling™
Q: What is Conductance Proling™
A: Conductance Proling is a battery test to analyze the battery’s
reserve capacity capability, and is a part of the standard test
procedure
Q: When does the Conductance Proling™ test not run
A: The CPX-900 functions the same as DSS-5000. When the
following conditions exist, a test will not be performed:
1. Voltage of battery under test is ~< 8.5V
2. Excessive system noise
3. Battery fails to meet minimum industry standards