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DIAGNOSTIC TOOLS
Diagnostic Tool
Purchase Considerations
Will the tool be used for
one vehicle brand or for a
range of vehicle makes?
Method and frequency of
software updates
How detailed do you want
the information to be?
Ease of use
Tablet, handheld, or PC-based tool
Physical shape and size
Touchscreen and screen size
Onboard memory capacity
Wireless versus cables
Functionality/capabilities
Expandability/upgradeability
Quality
Durability
Warranty
Training resources
Technical support
Brand reputation
Budget range/price
Offers coverage on all
commercial vehicles
TEXA USA's updated version of its
diagnostic tablet for commercial vehicles,
the AXONE NEMO 2, is now sold
with the Navigator TXTs. The updated
solution was engineered according
to military standards (MIL-STD 810G),
has a magnesium casing, and a gorilla
glass high resolution screen. A more
powerful internal processor makes
the software navigation extremely
smooth. TEXA offers coverage on all
commercial vehicles, from diesel pickups
and vans up to heavy-duty trucks.
Technical information and wiring
diagrams are included, while software
updates are optional.
For more information visit
FleetMaintenance.com/21151562
Extends the capability of J1708/
J1587 diagnostic tools
The Universal J560 PLC Adapter, No.
604020, from NEXIQ Technologies
interfaces with all WABCO PLC trailer
brakes and is field-updatable. Connect
the J560 PLC Adapter to a vehicle
between the tractor and the trailer,
or to the trailer alone. It extends the
capability of J1708/J1587 diagnostic
tools to support J2497 Power Line
Carrier communication. It extracts
data from the power line and converts
it to J1708. It can be used with
ABS diagnostic software applications
to detect ABS warning light messages,
test in-cab trailer ABS warning
lamps, and test SAE J1708 MID 10
and 11 messages and J1787 MIDs 136
through 139.
For more
information visit
FleetMaintenance.
com/21257209
Features anti-glare technology
Works with almost any
digital multimeter
The Electronic Specialties LOADpro
and Back Probe Kit, No. 187, is
designed to help technicians diagnose
electrical problems. The kit includes
LOADpro test leads, tip adapters, flexible
silicon back probes, spoon probe
curved back probes, large crocodile
clips, and push-on alligator clips. The
test leads allow users to load the
circuit to see if current can flow and
works with almost any digital multimeter.
LOADpro is able to find high corrosive
resistance, shorts to ground, and
open circuits by reading the voltage.
For more information visit
FleetMaintenance.com/21253849
6 Tools & Shop Equipment * April 2022
Entry-level truck tool can
service Classes 4-8
The Launch Tech Millennium HD
Lite is an entry-level truck tool that
can also be used as a simple passenger
car code reader for low budget
needs. It supports heavy-duty E/OBD
and HDOBD J1587, J1939, and J1708 as
well as reads and erases DTCs of light-,
medium-, and heavy-duty vehicles
(Classes 4-8). The tool also supports
10 OBD-II test modes of passenger
cars and light-duty vehicles from 1996
and newer. It has shortcut keys to
access VIN scan, DTC lookup, battery
inspection, and monitor. Additionally,
it offers free lifetime updates and has
a multilingual menu and data display.
For more information visit
FleetMaintenance.com/21217232
The Getac Next Gen F110 Fully
Rugged Tablet features upgrades in
processing speed, multi-tasking ability,
high-level graphics and mapping capability,
display brightness and daylight
readability, mass storage operations,
network connectivity, durability, and
ergonomics. The 2021 models are
able to withstand drops and are IP66
rated. The 11.6 " LumiBond 2.0 touchscreen
is operable using a stylus,
finger, digitizer, or glove, even while
wet, to ensure optimal productivity.
Getac's Device Monitoring System
(GDMS)1 enables the tablet to be
monitored, diagnosed, and updated
remotely to maintain peak condition.
Additionally, the F110 offers a rotating
hand strap to allow technicians to
move throughout the shop without
restricting the use of their hands.
For more information visit
FleetMaintenance.com/21228377
http://www.FleetMaintenance.com/21257209 http://www.FleetMaintenance.com/21151562 http://www.FleetMaintenance.com/21253849 http://www.FleetMaintenance.com/21217232 http://www.FleetMaintenance.com/21228377
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