ACS 600, 601, 650:
Air conditioning service units from Bosch
uACS 600 – even the entry model is fully automatic
Let the summer come: Bosch prepares the
workshop for air conditioning service.
Air conditioning service benefits mainly workshops
with special knowledge and correct devices. Air
conditioners in the vehicle require regular
mainte-nance. Therefore, there is a fast growing potential
for competent air conditioning service.
Driving comfort and safety through air conditioners
Air conditioners are standard vehicle equipment:
Nowa-days over 60 percent of small cars and over 90 percent
of middle class and premium range models are fitted
with air conditioners. And the share increases every day.
u For most small cars, an air conditioner can at least be
retrofitted as an option.
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The trend is increasing, both for passenger cars as
well as commercial vehicles.
u Sooner or later there will be no more vehicles without
an air conditioner.
High turnover, very low manpower requirements:
Air conditioning service with Bosch ACS
The calculation at the side shows: If a workshop uses all
options in a professional manner, it can make a turnover
of up to 12,000 euros during the 4-month season of air
conditioning service. The device pays for itself even
dur-ing the first season. The fully automatic air conditiondur-ing
service equipment from Bosch makes air conditioning
service easy and profitable for the workshop. Bosch has
more know-how in this area than any others.
Air conditioning service from Bosch
Be cool in air conditioning service:
The new ACS devices from Bosch allow you to benefit from the comfortable user interface, pre-cision design and fully automatic work procedures.
Calculation example for turnover with air conditioning service
Vehicle throughput per year 600 Total number
Air conditioner fitting rate 70 %
Potential annual air conditioning service 378 Vehicles with A/C Air conditioning service every 2 years 189 Services performed Assumed invoice value
for air conditioning service 65.00 €
Turnover per year 12,285 €
Assumed investment 4,200 Air conditioning service
equipment *
Turnover – investment 8,085
ACS amortized after… 65 Services performed
Air conditioning service:
Devices for the professional
ACS 600, 601 and 650: Safe and efficient for professional
and cost-effective air conditioning service
High standards of reliability, precision and environmental
compatibility must be met whenever work is done on
automotive air conditioning systems. Bosch has developed
and produced new A/C service units for this purpose,
the ACS 600, ACS 601 and the ACS 650, which operate
fully automa-tically and therefore without manual shutoff
valves. The units feature a maximum degree of
automa-tion, excellent ease of use and good value for money.
ACS 600, ACS 601*
The ACS 600 and ACS 601 are both suitable for fully
automatic maintenance and repair work of automotive
air conditioning systems in cars.
Order number
ACS 600
F002 DG2 4A0
ACS 601
F002 DG2 465
More added value, thanks to fully automatic air
conditioning service
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Fully automatic operation without manual shut-off
valves increases workshop productivity.
Well-thought-out user concept
u Innovative trolley operable from one side
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Color display and self-explanatory menu navigation
u Good visibility of status indicators, also recognizable
from a distance (360° view of service status)
u Utility space for tools and workshop documents
Manually configurable service
u Each service process can be carried out
individually as required
* ACS 601 (same design as ACS 600) with integrated printer The advantages of the ACS 600, 601 and 650
ACS 600, 601, 650:
Air conditioning service for all requirements
Fully automatic performance of all work steps
The units perform a wide range of functions fully
auto-matically: refrigerant extraction and recycling, used oil
drainage, evacuation and leak testing, fresh oil and UV
additive injection as well as precise refrigerant
recharg-ing. Air conditioning service units from Bosch recognize
automatically if sensors for pressure or load cells are
missing or defective. They then interrupt the current
op-eration immediately – before further damage is caused.
ACS 650
The equipment in the top range, ACS 650 is suitable for
fully automatic maintenance and repair work on cars and
trucks:
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Standard series integrated protocol printer
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Large internal refrigerant tank
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Additional pressure gauge for monitoring internal bottle
pressure
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More powerful vacuum pump
Order number
ACS 650
F002 DG2 400
Navigation made easy
u 3.5" color display
u Coherent menu structure and intuitive operation
Speaks your language
u Menu navigation in 29 languages
A reliable vehicle database
u Completely integrated vehicle database
u Regular updates for new models possible
u Quick selection for the last 10 vehicles serviced
u Own vehicle database (e.g. regular customers)
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Quick-start function
Clear and precise!
Individually configurable servicing of the air conditioning system Fully automatic servicing of the air conditioning system
Check and adjust:
Fully automatically or individually
Step 1:
Vehicle identification via database
Step 2:
The refrigerant is evacuated out of the
vehicle air conditioning system
Step 3:
A deep vacuum of the system is performed
with the automatic leak check
Step 4:
Filling of the system with refrigerant,
oil and UV contrast agent
Step 5:
Service documentation by means of
printout
With full automatic process, no further inspection
is required.
With fully automatically program execution, maintenance is carried out completely autonomously
Step 1:
The refrigerant is evacuated out of the
vehicle air conditioning system. Service
parts can now be replaced
(e.g. filters, dryers, valves)
Step 2:
A deep vacuum of the system is performed
with the automatic leak check
Step 3:
Filling of the system with refrigerant,
oil and UV contrast agent
Step 4:
Service documentation by means of printout
The air conditioner in the vehicle and its components
The air conditioner: The working principle
When the air conditioner is switched on with the engine
running, the compressor draws cold, gaseous refrigerant
out of the evaporator and forces it into the condenser.
When compressed, the refrigerant heats up to approx.
60 - 100 °C. The hot gas, which is now highly
compres-sed, is cooled down in the condenser by the external air
(head wind or additional blower) that flows past. When
the pressure-dependent dew point is reached, the
refri-gerant condenses and is liquefied.
Coming from the condenser, the completely liquefied
refrigerant enters the fluid tank where it is collected.
The refrigerant flows through the dryer, where any
existing moisture and contaminants are filtered out.
From the fluid tank, the refrigerant flows on to the
ex-pansion valve. Here, the highly pressurized, liquefied
refrigerant is injected into the evaporator. In the
evapo-rator, the liquefied refrigerant pressure drops and it
evaporates. The evaporation heat is drawn from the air
flowing past via the evaporator fins, causing it to cool.
The refrigerant, which is now completely gaseous again,
is drawn by the compressor again and compressed.
How the air conditioner works:
Functions for comfort and safety
Condenser Expansion valve Service connection Dryer Head wind Refrigerant pressure sensor Compressor Service connection
Fresh air blower Evaporator Air into the ve-hicle interior Lo w pr es sur e High pr es sur e
Of interest to your customers:
4 good arguments for regular air conditioning service 1. Driving comfort and safety: A good climate in the vehicle
interior allows you to concentrate fully on driving. 2. Environmental protection: Detection of defective air
condi-tioners prevents loss of refrigerant.
3. Cost savings: Scheduled maintenance prevent complex repairs.
The compressor
draws cold, gaseous refrigerant from the evaporator and forces it into the condenser.
In the condenser
the gas is cooled under pressure by the head wind and is thus liquefied (condensed). In the dryer and collector cleaning and drying of the refrigerant takes place The expansion valve
injects the cleaned refrigerant into the evaporator.
The evaporator
For every need
the right equipment
Designation Order number Description
UV leak detector kit 1 687 001 591 Professional tool set for injection of an UV contrast agent and identification of leakage in the refrigerant circuit.
Equipment supply: injector gun,
1 x UV cartridge, UV leak detection lamp, service hose, rapid coupling
Electronic 1 687 234 012 The electronic leak detector indicates
leak detector refrigerant concentration by means of a
loud audible signal. The brightness of the LED also visualizes the size of the leak. Its features include simple handling and two sensitivity levels.
UV lamp 1 687 550 014 Powerful 1-Watt leak detection lamp (internal battery) with 3 integrated (AA) batteries.
Flex scope F 002 DG1 438 The Flex scope makes leak detection in concealed areas possible. Leakages in the air conditioner are made visible by a flexible endoscope.
For this purpose, a UV lamp can be adapted directly on the ocular.
Flushing adapter kit F 002 DG1 451 Special accessories kit for direct connection
system (bypass) of air conditioning service hoses to the
compressor's suction and pressure hoses. Also for bypassing expansion valves, com- pressors and driers with different connec- tivity options with hoses. Usage mostly with VW and Audi cars, also suitable for some other vehicles as well. Leak free connectivity depends on the personnel making the con- nection.
ACS 600, 601, 650
Special accessories
ACS 600, 601, 650:
Special accessories
Designation Order number Description
Protocol printer F 002 DG1 449 Printer for retrofitting of ACS 600. Very simple installation.
The printer is simply screwed in and the cables are connected.
Service hoses F 002 DG1 458 Mostly suitable for large commercial
6m vehicles. The equipment supply includes
red and blue service hoses with a length of 6 m.
Cylinder adapter 1 687 010 148 Necessary for filling the internal refrigerant bottle. Adaptable to all conventional refrigerant refilling containers.
Service connections F 002 DG1 433 Special service coupling for connection
Renault to Renault vehicles
Service connections F 002 DG1 432 Special service coupling for connection for BMW E60, Ford, in difficult-to-access area in certain BMW,
Volvo Ford, Volvo
Digital thermometer 1 687 230 062 For recording temperature directly at the ventilation shaft – before and after air conditioning service.
Well equipped for service
with special accessories for ACS 600, 601 and 650
Designation Order number DescriptionDust protective F 002 DG 7402 Protects your air conditioning unit
guard against dust and workshop contamination.
The protective guard is suitable for use with the devices ACS 600/601 and 650.
UV contrast agent 1 689 916 000 UV contrast agent for leakage detection; suitable for the refrigerant R134a.
UV contrast agent 1 689 916 001 10 x 7.5 ml replacement cartridges for refill (10 x 7.5 ml) UV leak detection UV contrast agent F 002 DG1 426 4 x 30 ml replacement cartridges for
refill (4 x 30 ml) UV leak detection Compressor oil F 002 DG1 440 The oil in air conditioners fulfills
(ISO 46) several tasks. This includes, primarily,
the lubrication of movable components. Suitable oils have high miscibility with the refrigerant. To prevent unnecessary Compressor oil F 002 DG1 452 damage to the air conditioner, it is
(ISO 100) important to use only high-grade oils
with good miscibility.
Compressor oil F 002 DG1 453 The oils offered here meet these
(ISO 150) requirements.
Universal flushing F 002 DG1 445 Set includes a variety of adapters for indivi-
adapter set dual air conditioning component flushing
example condenser. Also can be used as bypass connector when hoses are used with the kit. Ideal for removing oil from the sys- tem. Flexible use with various adapter op- tions. Leak free connectivity depends on the personnel making the connection.
UV lamp F 002 DG1 430 Powerful leak detection lamp with current
(operated by supply via battery clamps
vehicle battery)
Equipment supply: UV lamp, UV safety
goggles, connection adapter
ACS 600, 601, 650:
Technical data
Complete solutions from Bosch for air conditioning service
Modern air conditioners are frequently equipped with a control unit.
Apart from mechanical tasks at the air conditioner, fault memories
and control unit data must also be read out. Bosch offers the ECU
diagnostics devices from the KTS series for this purpose. Specified
data and maintenance schedules are provided by the workshop
software ESI[tronic].
Service processes ACS 600 ACS 601 ACS 650
Refrigerant extraction and recycling automatic automatic automatic
Draining old oil automatic automatic automatic
Evacuation / creating vacuum automatic automatic automatic
Vacuum check / Leak check automatic automatic automatic
Fresh oil and UV additive filling automatic automatic automatic
Refrigerant filling automatic automatic automatic
Flushing function ✔ ✔ ✔
Operation and display ACS 600 ACS 601 ACS 650
Process control via display via display via display
Display 3.5˝ color display 3.5˝ color display 3.5" color display
Pressure gauge for HP / LP (100 mm) ✔ ✔ ✔
Pressure gauge for internal bottle pressure … … ✔
Manual evacuation time adjustment ✔ ✔ ✔
Protocol printout on printer optional ✔ ✔
Status display visual and audible visual and audible visual and audible
Maintenance tasks display ✔ ✔ ✔
Integrated vehicle database ✔ ✔ ✔
Recovery / Recycling / Filling ACS 600 ACS 601 ACS 650
Refrigerant R134a R134a R134a
Internal reservoir (refrigerant bottle) 12 l 12 l 21.5 l
Suction capacity (refrigerant) 18 kg / h 18 kg / h 18 kg / h
Vacuum pump power 4 m3 / h 4 m3 / h 8 m3 / h
Filter drier capacity 150 kg 150 kg 150 kg
Refrigerant filling accuracy* +/- 10 g +/- 10 g +/- 10 g
General device data ACS 600 ACS 601 ACS 650
Weight approx. 105 kg approx. 105 kg approx. 110 kg
Dimensions (W x H x D) in mm 585 x 1170 x 730 585 x 1170 x 730 585 x 1170 x 730
Mains voltage 230 V 230 V 230 V
Service temperature 5 - 50 °C 5 - 50 °C 5 - 50 °C
Equipment supply ACS 600 ACS 601 ACS 650
Service hoses HP / LP (3 m) ✔ ✔ ✔
Rapid couplings HP / LP ✔ ✔ ✔
Oil and UV additive bottles (3 pieces) ✔ ✔ ✔
Fresh oil bottle for second oil type optional optional ✔
Operating instructions in 13 languages ✔ ✔ ✔
Dust protective guard optional optional ✔
Protection set (gloves, goggles, cap) ✔ ✔ ✔
Bosch:
Skilled partner
for workshop business
Where to find Original Bosch Quality:
Developments from Bosch stand for innovative progress in
automo-bile manufacturing
Geared to the growing proportion of electronics in the vehicle, Bosch
offers workshops the suitable test equipment for all sizes of company
and service concepts. Sturdy, innovative, state-of-the-art automobile
technology: Computer-assisted diagnosis systems help in finding any
fault more quickly and more reliably. The modular layout using
future-oriented technologies enables broad networking and efficient use of
comprehensive information from the ESI[tronic] software. Mobility and
user-friendly user guidance support the workshop in reliable and
time-saving diagnostics.
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Tire service TSE
Brake Testing BSA ECU Diagnostics KTS
Air Conditioning Service ACS
Battery Service BAT Diesel System Testing EPS
Emission Analysis BEA
Engine System Testing FSA