You’ve invested in professional diagnostic equipment. You’ve got the Jaltest software, the Testpad Extreme® Pro, the cables, the connectors. The kit is there. But here’s a question worth asking: where does it all live when it’s not in use?
For a lot of workshops, the honest answer is somewhere on a bench, in a bag, stacked in a corner, or laid out on top of something else. It works — until it doesn’t. Until a cable goes missing before a big job, or the Testpad takes a knock from something falling off a shelf, or a technician spends twenty minutes hunting for the right connector when the vehicle is already on the ramp.
That’s the problem the Eclipse Workstation solves.
What Is the Eclipse Workstation?
The Eclipse Workstation is a purpose-built, all-steel workshop station designed to house, organise, and protect your complete Jaltest diagnostic setup in one secure, mobile unit. It’s not an afterthought or a generic equipment trolley. It was designed alongside the Eclipse diagnostic range, which means it fits everything the way it’s supposed to.
Think of it as a permanent home for your investment — one that makes it easier to reach for when you need it, and safer when you don’t.
What’s Included?
The Workstation comes with everything you need to turn a collection of diagnostic components into a coherent, professional setup.
Testpad Extreme® Pro Docking Station
The Testpad docking station keeps your tablet charged, secure, and always in the same place. No more flat batteries at the start of a job. No more wondering which shelf it ended up on at the end of the day.
Printer
A built-in printer means fault code reports, service records, and customer-facing documentation can be produced right there at the workstation. It’s a small detail that makes a real difference to workshop professionalism.
Keyboard and Mouse
Working with the Jaltest software across complex diagnostic tasks is more efficient with a full keyboard and mouse setup. The Workstation makes this practical in any workshop environment, with input devices that are always where you expect them to be.
Integral Diagnostic Cables Rack
This is one of the most important features for day-to-day use. The cables rack keeps your diagnostic cables organised, visible, and tangle-free. Whether you’re working across commercial vehicles, trailers, coaches and buses, or material handling equipment, finding the right cable quickly can make a real difference to turnaround time.
Lockable Kit Cupboard
Diagnostic equipment is a significant investment. The lockable cupboard keeps components secure, which matters in a busy workshop where multiple people are working across the same space.
Locking Castors
The Workstation moves when you need it to and stays put when you don’t. Locking castors make it easy to position the unit exactly where it’s most useful, whether that’s beside a particular bay, near a vehicle entrance, or tucked away when not in active use.
Cable Management
Clean cable routing runs throughout the unit, so the workstation stays tidy over time rather than gradually collecting tangles.
DVD Drive (Optional)
Where needed, an optional DVD drive is available for workshops that still require disc-based software installation or documentation access.
Why Workshop Organisation Matters More Than You Think
It’s easy to underestimate how much disorganisation costs a busy workshop. Time spent looking for equipment is time not spent diagnosing faults. Tools that aren’t properly stored get damaged or lost. Equipment that isn’t charged when you need it adds unexpected delays to jobs that should be straightforward.
The Eclipse Workstation addresses all of this in one unit. Everything has a place. Everything is accessible. And because it’s built from steel and designed to live in a working workshop environment, it’s built to last in the same conditions your vehicles operate in.
For workshops running mixed fleets — commercial vehicles alongside off-highway machinery, agricultural equipment, or marine vessels — having a properly organised diagnostics hub becomes even more important. When you’re switching between vehicle types and cable sets throughout the day, a structured setup saves real time on every job.
Protecting Your Diagnostic Investment
The Testpad Extreme® Pro is built to military specification — MIL-STD 810G — and is designed to withstand the demands of a workshop environment. But even the most rugged equipment benefits from being stored correctly when not in use. Proper storage means less chance of accidental damage, fewer components going missing, and a longer working life for everything in the kit.
This is particularly relevant for diagnostic cables, which can be expensive to replace and are easy to lose or damage when left loose. The integral cables rack keeps them properly organised and in good condition, which matters when you’re relying on them day in, day out.
The Bigger Picture: Diagnostics as a Complete System
At Eclipse, the approach has always been to offer more than just a tool. As the official UK distributor of Jaltest diagnostics — the industry-leading multi-brand diagnostic platform — Eclipse provides the full picture: the software, the hardware, the support, and now the workspace to bring it all together.
Our technical support team is made up of industry-trained vehicle technicians and IT specialists. When you call with a vehicle query or a software question, you’re talking to someone who understands both sides of the job.
The Workstation is an extension of that same thinking, making the diagnostic experience as smooth and professional as possible from the moment you sit down to the moment the job is done.
Who Is the Eclipse Workstation For?
The short answer is any workshop that uses Jaltest diagnostics and wants to make the most of what they’ve got.
That could be an independent HGV workshop with a single bay, a fleet operator running diagnostics across a large site, or a multi-discipline workshop handling everything from trucks and trailers to off-highway and agricultural equipment. The Workstation scales to the environment. It’s as relevant in a small specialist operation as it is in a large depot.
If you’re already running Jaltest on a Testpad Extreme® Pro, the Workstation is a natural complement. If you’re considering the move to professional diagnostics for the first time, it’s worth factoring into the setup from day one rather than retrofitting organisation later.
Find Out More
The Eclipse Workstation is available to enquire about directly through our website. If you’d like to understand how it fits into your current or planned diagnostic setup, the Eclipse team is on hand to help.
You can also explore the full range of Jaltest diagnostic packages, browse the eShop for cables and accessories, or find out more about Eclipse training courses to get the most out of your investment.
The diagnostic kit is only as good as the setup around it. The Eclipse Workstation makes sure the setup is as professional as the tool itself.
