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WILLOWBROOK, IL -- May 17, 2012 : Midtronics, Inc. today announced the completion of initial fieldtesting for the GRX-5100 Hybrid/EV Battery Station, the firsthigh-voltage Hybrid/EV vehicle battery service and de-power toolfor various hybrid and electric vehicles. The GRX-5100 safelyde-powers high-voltage batteries and also enables service for thebattery system at the module level, reducing manufacturer warrantycosts and repair time and expense for customers. Currently completing field testing at General Motors, the GRX-5100was developed to perform full battery pack service, includingbalancing, charging in no-start situations, and fullde-powering. he de-power capability enables packs in vehicles thathave been involved in severe collisions to be de-powered to a safelevel for storage, recycling or shipment. eyond service providers,the GRX-5100 is also targeted for reclamation yards where it can beused to perform critical safety checks and de-powering with thebattery pack either in or out of the vehicle. "We have been working in tandem with various vehicle manufacturersto develop this new solution to improve the serviceability ofelectric and hybrid vehicle battery systems, whether that beroutine repair or complete de-power after a severe collision," saidMidtronics Chief Technology Officer Kevin Bertness . "Field testing in cooperation with General Motors has been verysuccessful and we plan to begin full-scale production and shippingof the GRX-5100 before the end of 2012." The GRX-5100 features a versatile electrical harness betweenvehicle batteries and communication systems via unique adapters foreach vehicle model. Simple menu prompts guide verification that thebattery and communication systems are properly connected andbalancing or de-powering operations can safely begin. The stationalso utilizes USB-based memory, which will support system updatesfor future vehicle battery systems without a hardware upgrade. "The ability of the GRX-5100 to be updated to communicate withfuture vehicle battery systems ensures that our dealers and otherOEMS will be able to perform service, de-power and balancefunctions as new makes/models are introduced," said Pablo Valencia , GM senior manager of global battery lifecycle management. The GRX-5100 is the latest in Midtronics innovative products forthe hybrid/electric vehicle market. Previous product releases haveincluded the HYB-1000 Hybrid Battery System Analyzer, designed forthe aftermarket; and the GRX-5000 EV Battery Module DiagnosticStation; which performs both battery module balancing anddiagnostics and was initially created in support of the Nissan LEAFprogram. The e-commerce company in China offers quality products such as Glass Liquor Decanter Manufacturer , Glass Cup With Handle, and more. For more , please visit Glass Bottles For Cosmetics today!
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