Bosch launches flagship diagnostic DCU 220 tool
- Highly advanced benchmark diagnostic product
- Combines easy handling of tablet with laptop function
- Solid state drive along with 4GB of memory
Bosch has launched its flagship diagnostic tool, the DCU 220, which delivers a sophisticated and future-proof diagnostic solution, giving businesses the ability to tackle the increasing number of complex vehicles on the road.
Designed to be powerful yet flexible and convenient, the DCU220 combines the features of a traditional notebook with those of a tablet. Primarily created for workshop use, the innovative tool is also suitable for office tasks.
Easily switching between tablet and notebook mode, the 11.6-inch touchscreen monitor with easy-to-carry handle, can be turned and rotated, converting into a tablet. However, for more complex diagnostic work, technicians have the use of a conventional QWERTY keyboard for data entry and retrieval.
The lightweight unit also ensures extra productivity while working on vehicles, thanks to the inclusion of two separate lithium-ion batteries. Capable of running on one battery, the hot swap function allows a battery to be removed during operation, avoiding any workshop disruption.
Sturdy yet speedy
Built to be robust, the DCU 220 has gained the IP65 rating, ensuring that it’s resistant to a wide variety of contaminates found in workshop environments. As well as proving tough in the workshop, the Windows-compatible unit has a solid state drive along with 4 GB which enables fast boot up and quick operation. Internal RAM memory is easily expandable to 8 GB to help give the product a longer service life.
The benchmark tool offers further functionality in the workshop with wifi and an integrated HD camera, which allows the vehicle features to be documented and the required spare parts photographed.
Using Bosch’s ESI(tronic) 2.0 and CompacSoftplus software, the DCU 220 links to Bosch’s leading KTS Series modular diagnostic system via a high-performance Bluetooth (Class 1) connection. Combined with the KTS Series, the DCU 220 is also fully equipped to exploit the benefits of PassThru as it grows in popularity with vehicle manufacturers.
The top-of-the-range diagnostics tool, which is available from leading Bosch distributors, also has a range of dedicated accessories which include a docking station, battery charger and 12v vehicle power adaptor.
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The Bosch Group is a leading global supplier of technology and services. Its roughly 360,000 associates worldwide (as per April 1, 2015) generated preliminary sales of 48.9 billion euros in 2014.* The company’s operations are divided into four business sectors: Mobility Solutions, Industrial Technology, Consumer Goods, and Energy and Building Technology. The Bosch Group comprises Robert Bosch GmbH and its roughly 440 subsidiary and regional companies in some 60 countries. Including its sales and service partners, Bosch is represented in roughly 150 countries. This worldwide development, manufacturing, and sales network is the foundation for further growth. In 2014, Bosch applied for some 4,600 patents worldwide. The Bosch Group’s strategic objective is to create solutions for a connected life. Bosch improves quality of life worldwide with products and services that are innovative and spark enthusiasm. In short, Bosch creates technology that is “Invented for life.”
The company was set up in Stuttgart in 1886 by Robert Bosch (1861-1942) as “Workshop for Precision Mechanics and Electrical Engineering.” The special ownership structure of Robert Bosch GmbH guarantees the entrepreneurial freedom of the Bosch Group, making it possible for the company to plan over the long term and to undertake significant up-front investments in the safeguarding of its future. Ninety-two percent of the share capital of Robert Bosch GmbH is held by Robert Bosch Stiftung GmbH, a charitable foundation. The majority of voting rights are held by Robert Bosch Industrietreuhand KG, an industrial trust. The entrepreneurial ownership functions are carried out by the trust. The remaining shares are held by the Bosch family and by Robert Bosch GmbH.
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*The preliminary sales figure disclosed for 2014 does not include the former joint ventures BSH Bosch und Siemens Hausgeräte GmbH (now BSH Hausgeräte GmbH) and ZF Lenksysteme GmbH (now Robert Bosch Automotive Steering GmbH), which have since been taken over completely.
