CAS Newsletter

C.A.S. 'Connections'

Issue 2019-01 January 2019

Greetings!

Welcome to this month's 'CAS Connections' newsletter!

This January 2019 newsletter highlights a number of current topics that we think are worth reporting on.

Please take a minute to read the below articles that may relate to the scan tools you presently own.

Best Regards!

The CAS Group

Articles in this issue

GScan-1 End of Life

Great Prize Give-A-Way

G-scanTAB Introduction

DRB-III Repairs Continue

Tech Topic:Can You Help

GScan-1 going EOL

It's been almost 10 years since the introduction of the GScan-1 and we are now approaching the end of available software updates. E-ZDS recently announced the reasoning and their 'phase out' plans for the GScan-1. As the software development for the GScan family of tools has continued, the memory requirements to contain the software has also continued to increase. Unfortunately, the GScan-1 memory is hitting the wall on it's ability to hold all the releases.

Additionally, E-ZDS (The GScan developer) states that there are hardware limitations with the GScan-1 being able to perform some of the advanced functions being introduced.

The phase out plans allowed for GScan-1 customers to continue to buy 1 year subscription renewals through the end of 2018. Effective January 1, 2019 renewals will not be offered. Normal software releases will continue through all of 2019. However, there will be no further Hyundai/Kia releases and any new model lines will not be available to GScan-1 owners.

E-ZDS and CAS have arranged an attractive upgrade-up program for GScan-1 owners to upgrade their GScan-1 to a GScan-2. Priced at less than two times the cost of a software renewal, customers can exchange their GScan-1 for a new GScan-2 which includes a one year warranty and one year subscription!

It should also be noted that repairs for the GScan-1 will continue for a number of years.

CAS customers wishing to take advantage of this offer should contact their local CAS rep or call the CAS offices at 1-877-263-4897

We are open M-F 8:30am-5:30pm EST !

GScan-1

Software releases coming

to an end in 2019

A stopwatch or timer with the words Time is Running Out to warn you that the clock is ticking and the deadline or finish point is near and you should hurry or speed up to complete the game or job

GScan-2

Available as an upgrade through a special program offering from CAS and E-ZDS

PTEN Great Prize Give-A-Way

CAS offered a complete GScan-2 for the PTEN Magazine

'Great Prize Giveaway'

Every Year PTEN magazine sponsors a Great Prize GIVEAWAY promotion. All PTEN advertisers are encouraged to contribute a prize to be given away in a random drawing. This year CAS stepped up as we donated a complete GScan-2 package with the full leads kit and the optional 4 trace integrated lab scope! The MSRP on this tool package is $5,685.00.

There were approximately 1,640 contestants that selected the GScan2 from among the $42,000 of prizes offered. In the end, the winner of the GScan-2 promotional prize was Pete Anacabe of Castorville, CA.

CAS and PTEN congratulate Pete and hope he has many years of 'scanning and scoping' fun!

'TAB' Introduced

A NEW ADDITION to the GScan family of tools was recently released; the G- s can Tab !

As part of an overall strategy to offer the GScan tooling to the many shops using a laptop PC as their scan tool platform, E-ZDS has developed this new scan tool. Based on the same scan tool software as the GScan-1 and GScan-2, the 'TAB' provides the same car line coverage from MY 1996 forward.

One of the unique features with the G- s canTab is the wireless Bluetooth enabled interface it uses which is a Class 1 Bluetooth device. Many Bluetooth devices today are Class 2, giving them a useful range of approximately 30 feet. (Think of wireless headsets). While Class 1 Bluetooth devices have a theoretical range of 300 feet and a practical range of 90 feet. This assumes the host laptop's Bluetooth hardware is also Class 1.

From a scan tool perspective, the 'TAB' provides the user with a host of functions including; 'All Systems Scan', 'DTC readouts with full name explanations', 'Data Stream Display', 'Auto Ranging Data Graphing' and 'Actuation Tests' as well as multiple 'Special Functions' capabilities. Click this link for a view of 'The G-scanTab Quick Reference Guide' . Being Windows based also allows for easy printouts when shops need Pre or Post Scan results documented.

If you want more on-line information regarding the G-scan Tab, click this link which will take you to the GIT web site: https://g-scan.gitauto.com:6510/eng/product/list3.asp.

The G-scan Tab is priced at $2,495 and there is a CAS 'Laptop Loyalty' program discount available. Any CAS customer that has a CAS supplied PC can receive a $250 discount off the $2,495 price. Ask us to put that on a low interest 'Baker's Dozen' lease and that's only $191/per month for 12 months! NOTE: The 'Laptop Loyalty' promotion expires March 30th, 2019.

If you wish to speak with a CAS rep, or possibly see an in-shop demo, just give us a call at 877-263-4897 or call your local CAS rep directly. All CAS field reps have G-scan Tab units in their demonstration inventory!

G- s can Tab connects to

PC via Class 1 Bluetooth enabled DLC connector

G- s can Tab

a Windows PC version

of the GScan-2

G- s can Tab can be loaded on any Windows 7 or Windows 10 Laptop

ENJOY

$250 OFF

If your shop owns a CAS supplied laptop be sure to mention this promotion when speaking with your CAS rep !

Offer expires March 30th, 2019

How is your DRB-III working?

Was it Robert Bosch or SPX or FCA? Whomever made the decision, it was made final this summer. There would be no more repairs offered for the DRB-III. That's unfortunate as there are thousands of DRB-III owners in the aftermarket (and franchised dealers) that continue to use a DRB-III. Although FCA (Chrysler) states that the 'DRB-III Emulator' is the "official replacement", the aftermarket knows it is not a complete solution. There are some functions that still can only be done by a DRB-III. Additionally, some functions are just so such easier to be completed with a DRB-III. That's the bad news.

The Good News is that CAS was able to purchase all the remaining DRB-III repair stock! Keyboards, fans, circuit boards, internal electrical connectors, LCD screens and even all the DRB-III service loaners were purchased. This now enables CAS to continue in the DRB-III repair business and allows us to offer on-going repairs to our DRB-III customers. This major parts purchase was also necessary so we could continue to support our customers covered under TAS. (Total Annual Support).

So, if your shop has a DRB-III in need of repair, call your local CAS Rep or the CAS Repair Department at 508-238-5855 ext. 3...We are here for you!

Tech Topic: Can You Help?

CAS Tech Support / Repair Department is available M-F 8:30AM - 5:00PM

This issue's Tech Topic is about self improvement! CAS has recently started a weekly customer survey on how to improve the CAS Tech Support operation. We think that we are doing a good job, but it was felt a weekly survey to the CAS customers who called in would give us a perspective on what our customers think.

Great tech support is built around timeliness, attitude and knowledge. Our survey focuses on these areas and asks for our customers opinions on how we are doing at meeting these criteria.

If you receive one of our e-mail survey requests, we would hope you fill it out. The survey takes less than a minute and there are only 6 questions. Plus an area where you can include any comments you want to add. Your survey feedback will allow the CAS Tech Support operation to serve you better. Thanks in advance for your help!