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ACLogics Diagnostic Copilot
Comparison Guide • Last Verified: October 2026 • Updated 10/20/2026

Most HVAC apps read probes or search manuals. ACLogics tells your tech what to test next.

Bluon, MeasureQuick, Carrier Service Tech, XOi, Fieldpiece, and Interplay Learning are all great tools—because they each solve a different problem. Here is an honest, field-tested breakdown of how ACLogics fits into (or upgrades) your truck stack.

DIAGNOSTIC COPILOT ● Live + Offline

"What should I test next, and why?"

Starts from the symptom on a dead or struggling unit. Walks techs through a dynamic state-machine decision tree (Confirm / Rule-Out), accepts readings from any meter, and outputs a multilingual PDF report.

ACLogics ALL BRAND • SQLite
EQUIPMENT LIBRARY Model-First

"What part or manual fits this unit?"

Starts from the model number. Best when you already know what broke and need OEM manuals, wiring diagrams, BOMs, or part cross-references to order from the supply house.

Bluon / Carrier App Parts & Specs
PROBE TELEMETRY Hardware-First

"What do my wireless probes say?"

Starts once Bluetooth gauges are hooked to a running system. Shines at commissioning, superheat/subcooling calculations, airflow scoring, and verifying charge accuracy.

MeasureQuick / Job Link Live Commissioning
PROOF & CLASSROOM Before / After Call

"How do we document or train?"

XOi captures commercial photo/video proof after work is done. Interplay Learning trains techs in VR simulations off the clock before they ever roll a truck.

XOi / Interplay Media & VR Sims
Deep-Dive Brand Research

Select an App to See How It Compares to ACLogics

Click any brand below for an honest engineering analysis of what they do best, where they stop, and whether your shop should run them together or switch.

Side-by-Side Architecture

Complete Capability Matrix (2026)

Based on public documentation and field testing as of October 2026. Scroll horizontally on mobile.

Core Strength: Purpose-built primary workflow Supported: Included capability Partial / Limited: Brand-locked or add-on only Not Focus (—): Outside product scope
Capability
ACLogics COPILOT
Bluon MeasureQuick Carrier Tech XOi Fieldpiece Job Link Interplay Learning
Guided Step-by-Step Diagnosis
State-machine confirm / rule-out tree
★ CORE STRENGTH

Symptom-first candidate causes with dynamic Pass/Fail branching.

Open Chat Q&A

Unstructured chat; doesn't track job state.

Probe-Driven

Flags charge/airflow faults on running units.

Carrier Only

Guided flows for Carrier-family fault codes.

Doc Checklists

Workflows for capturing photo/video proof.

— VR Sim Only

Practice scenarios, not for live service calls.

Context-Aware AI Copilot
Follow-up Q&A + voice intake
★ SIDE CHAT + VOICE

Knows exact step & meter readings; glove-friendly voice intake.

MasterMechanic

Strong AI Q&A + veteran phone support line.

AI Assist ($49/mo)

Available on paid Premier tier.

Willis AI / Beta

Searches Carrier commercial/res manuals.

AI Work Summaries

Summarizes technician notes & historical data.

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Multi-Brand Coverage
Works on any unit in the ground
★ ALL BRAND

100% brand-neutral across residential & commercial equipment.

★ 35M+ Units

Massive cross-brand model database.

Brand-Neutral

Works on any brand; supports 17+ probe makers.

Carrier / ICP Only

Built for Carrier, Bryant, Payne, ICP.

All Brands

Dataplate OCR logs any commercial unit.

Fieldpiece Gear

Tests any unit, but requires Fieldpiece probes.

Generic Training

Teaches core principles across system types.

Offline Access to Saved Jobs
Basements & steel plant rooms
★ SAVED ON THIS DEVICE

Read saved jobs, record checks, and add notes offline. New AI diagnoses, Side Chat, and AI report generation need internet.

Cloud Dependent

Requires cell/Wi-Fi to query database & AI.

Local BLE Only

Reads Bluetooth probes offline; cloud sync needs web.

Cached Sites

2026 update caches commercial site specs offline.

Limited

Captures media locally; AI & search need connection.

Direct Wireless

1,000 ft direct probe-to-phone Bluetooth.

Course Downloads

Selected video modules only.

Equipment / Parts Catalog
BOMs & part cross-references
OCR + OEM LINKS

Decodes tonnage/age/specs via OCR + manual directory; no parts store.

★ CORE STRENGTH

Full BOMs, manuals, wiring & supplier pricing.

— ★ CARRIER / TOTALINE

OEM parts cross-reference & GPS store locator.

Asset History

Tracks commercial unit history by dataplate.

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Probe & Meter Compatibility
How measurements enter the app
— — ★ 80+ BLE PROBES

Live Bluetooth streaming across 17+ tool brands.

NFC / BLE Boards

Connects to supported Carrier IntelliSense/boards.

— ★ FIELDPIECE BLE

Deep integration with Fieldpiece wireless ecosystem.

Virtual Meters

Simulated multimeter & gauges inside 3D engine.

AI Nameplate OCR Scanner
Auto-decode tonnage, age & serial
★ FULL DECODER

Extracts Brand, Model, Serial, BTU/Tonnage & Mfg Date into the diagnosis.

Yes — OCR Lookup

Scans nameplate to pull up unit manual & parts.

Basic Barcode/QR

Logs equipment profile for test reports.

QR / Serial Scan

Auto-detects compatible IDU/ODU Carrier units.

★ ASSET OCR

Indexes dataplates for commercial asset lifecycle.

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Customer-Ready PDF Reports
Multilingual homeowner sign-off
★ 15+ LANGUAGES

1-tap branded PDF + Estimate/Invoice in English, Spanish, French, etc.

Via Partner FSM

Pushes notes to ServiceTitan / Housecall Pro.

Scorecard PDF

System vitals & commissioning benchmark report.

Pre/Post Job PDF

AI-assisted PDF in EN, FR, ES for Carrier jobs.

★ VISUAL MEDIA LINK

Shareable photo/video galleries & AI summaries.

Gauge Log PDF

Exports raw probe measurement snapshots.

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Trains Junior Techs on Live Calls
Builds diagnostic judgment on the clock
★ LIVE COACHING

Teaches thermodynamic reasoning while the tech performs billable work.

Live Tech Line

Helpful Q&A, but less structured as a curriculum.

Measurement Rigor

Enforces strict superheat/airflow discipline.

Tech Tips Videos

Short product-specific troubleshooting clips.

Remote Video Mentor

Live video call with a senior tech back at the office.

— ★ 500+ HR VR COURSES

Gold standard for classroom/off-site onboarding.

Built-In Field Utilities
Error codes, Duct CFM, Unit converter
★ ALL INCLUDED FREE

Offline OEM Fault Codes, ACCA Manual D Duct CFM Calc, Unit Converter.

PT Chart & Calcs

Includes standard charge & airflow calculators.

Psychrometrics

Deep thermodynamic & electrical calculations.

Fault Codes + Airflow

Carrier fault lookup & system capacity calc.

— Superheat / Subcool

Live calculations from connected manifolds.

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Public Pricing Transparency
Can you adopt without a sales call?
★ 100% TRANSPARENT

Free ($0) • Pro ($14.99/mo) • Team ($99.99/mo for 5, $199.99/mo for 10)

Quote-Based Biz

Free basic app; Business/FSM tier requires sales quote.

Per-Seat ($49/mo)

Free basic tier; Premier is $49/user/month.

Free OEM App

Monetized via Carrier equipment & parts sales.

Enterprise Quote

Custom contract pricing via sales call only.

Free Companion

App is free; requires $500–$1,500+ in wireless probes.

Per-Seat / Quote

Annual seat subscriptions for training teams.

Straight Answers & Stack Recipes

You Don't Have to Rip Out What Already Works

We built ACLogics inside a working DFW HVAC service company because the hardest problem wasn't finding parts or reading gauges—it was getting senior-tech judgment to the person standing at the unit. Here is how smart shops pair these tools:

Stack Recipe #1 • The All-Make Service Truck

ACLogics + Bluon (Free App)

Use ACLogics at the unit: it's easy to learn, easy to set up, and takes under 60 seconds to start. Techs don't need to ask their co-op or company to set up a parts account, and you never have to buy parts through a store just to ask diagnostic questions. For shop owners, the Team account provides clear visibility into your crew's weakest technical areas. Once ACLogics pinpoints the exact failure and compiles the customer report, open Bluon to look up OEM part numbers or check supply house inventory.

Best for: Residential & Light Commercial Service Fleets
Stack Recipe #2 • The Precision Tech

ACLogics + Fieldpiece / MeasureQuick

Hook up your Fieldpiece wireless probes to stream live superheat, subcooling, and static pressure. When the system won't start, or when measurements conflict and a junior tech isn't sure why, feed those numbers into ACLogics to reason through the root cause.

Best for: Shops already invested in wireless probe kits
Stack Recipe #3 • Fast-Growing Apprentice Program

Interplay (Classroom) + ACLogics (Field)

Put green hires through Interplay Learning's 3D simulations during winter onboarding so they learn safety and meter basics. Then hand them ACLogics when they start running summer calls solo—turning every live service call into a coached, documented rep.

Best for: Scaling from 5 to 15+ techs without callback spikes
Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Does ACLogics require special Bluetooth probes like MeasureQuick or Fieldpiece?

No. ACLogics is 100% hardware-agnostic. Your techs can use any multimeter, manometer, or analog/digital manifold gauge already on the truck and simply type or speak their readings (hands-free voice intake) into the guided workflow.

Why not just use ChatGPT or a generic AI chatbot instead of ACLogics?

Generic chatbots hallucinate specs, forget which branches you already ruled out, fail when you lose cell signal in a basement, and don't produce branded customer PDF reports or invoices. ACLogics uses a structured HVAC state machine (Preparation → Verification → Conclusion), caches jobs in a local offline SQLite database, decodes equipment nameplates via OCR, and requires EPA Section 608 / ODP verification for professional safety.

What happens if a diagnosis step fails or needs a retry on the Free or Pro plan?

ACLogics runs on a strict success-only token policy. Free accounts get 50,000 permanent tokens that never expire (enough for 2–3 full end-to-end diagnostic workflows). Retried or failed intermediate steps cost 0 tokens. On the Team Plan ($99.99/mo for up to 5 techs), tokens are 100% unlimited for every member.

Try It on Your Next Real Service Call

The fastest comparison is a free download.

Start with 50,000 free permanent tokens on iOS or Android—no credit card, no sales call required. Or spin up a 5-tech Team account with unlimited usage for $99.99/month.

Requires EPA Section 608 (U.S.) or ODP certificate (Canada) verification for active refrigerant diagnostics.