Argus Analyzers Introduces Combination High Performance Digital Battery Analyzer with Thermal Printer Functionality

New ARGUS Model AA500PWP combines the award-winning Large Pulse Resistance™ battery testing technology with an in-hand easy-to-use thermal Report Printer

Jamestown, RI - January 20, 2007-- Argus Analyzers www.argusanalyzers.com  announced today the launch of the AA500PWP.  This combination Battery/System Analyzer and Thermal Report Printer offers a simple and affordable solution for today's time strapped, profit-seeking automotive technician.  Using patented Argus technologies:  LPR™ (Large Pulse Resistance) and CrankCheck™, the AA500PWP quickly determines remaining battery life and alternator health and makes recommendations to the technician about replacement.The thermal printer, designed to attach directly to the company's flagship tester, the AA500P, features a convenient, compact design in a rugged BALLISTIC™ nylon protective slip cover case.  Test reports from the AA500PWP can be printed to show auto owners all battery testing details and battery replacement recommendations.  In fleet applications, the test report printout can also be used for testing documentation purposes.

"The AA500PWP is a simple, easy-to-use battery tester.  The technicians on my route love the speed of the test and use the report printouts to help them sell batteries," says Dave Zambon of USA Tool in Dyer, Indiana.  "I've been very impressed with the simplicity of the Argus designs."

The AA500PWP list price is $579 in the USA and 389€ in Europe.

Auto industry experts find Argus Analyzers' new AA500PWP to be:

• Convenient and easy to use - Simple 10-second test allows the technician to test every car passing through his bay.  Sell more batteries.  The technician's ship name, address and phone number are printed right on the battery test report.
• Compact - The portable size makes on the spot testing easy and accurate. The printer does not require any additional internal batteries as it is powered by the battery being tested.
• Internationally comprehensive - Designed with the global market in mind, the AA500PWP is programmed to print test reports in 17 languages.
• Easy to attach -  The Argus AA500PWP tester/printer connect without any additional wires or cables.  Test report prints right in your hand.
• Accurate -  Each print-out includes a date and time stamp in order to keep the most accurate records.
• All-in-one analyzer and printer -  Includes protective slip cover over both the tester and the attached printer to make the smallest all-in-one, stand-alone battery tester on the market.

Argus Analyzers' hand-held line features four tester models including the AA200, AA350, AA400, and AA500PWP for applications ranging from cars, trucks, and boats, to industrial equipment, telecom equipment and electric vehicles.  Replacement paper rolls can be purchased directly from Argus Analyzers or from the distribution channel.  The AA500PWP is available for immediate shipping in the U.S., Europe and Asia.

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Based in Jamestown, Rhode Island, Argus Analyzers www.argusanalyzers.com  is composed of an innovative team of scientists, engineers, manufacturing and marketing professionals with extensive experience in battery and power technology.  In addition to hand-held battery diagnostic tools for the automotive and industrial battery service markets, Argus Analyzers offers installed battery monitoring devices for telecom, industrial, automotive, R/V, and marine markets, as well as embedded battery analysis technology for OEM customers.  The Argus line of hand-held analyzers is now available and shipping in North America, Europe and Asia.

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