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PDA Scan - Enhance your PDA engine analyzer or lab scope to a State-Of-The-Art OBDII Scanner
Data Sheet
Turn your Omitec PDA diagnostic platform into a state-of-the-art OBD-II scan tool with the simple addition of the PDAScan™ kit. PDAScan puts the full power of the latest generation of enhanced OBD-II diagnostics at your fingertips.
  • Supports all 1996 and newer OBD-II (and EOBD) compliant domestic, European and Asian vehicles.
  • Delivers all nine of the J1979 E/E diagnostic test mode functions (e.g., I/M Readiness, read "hard" and "pending" codes, erase codes, view the live datastream, freeze frame data and on-board systems tests, and more).
  • Supports all current OBD-II protocols and CAN (Controller Area Network).
  • 8-line and scroll bar LCD data display with adjustable contrast controls.
  • Look up DTC descriptions, reasons and probable causes by trouble code numbers.
  • Print any test results displayed.
  • Context-sensitive online help.
  • Future upgrades will include integrated lab scope and ignition analysis capabilities and live parameter data graphing (Graph or Autometers display), with save and replay.
 

PDAScan kit includes: PDAScan software (on PCMCIA card), 10' OBD-II OmiConnect™ cable and PDAScan user's manual.
 

 

Simple, intuitive menus with built-in help to step you through a test procedure whenever you need help. View all the data parameter information available or only the data parameters you want displayed. 8-line and scroll bar display lets you see all the information you need to make a fast, accurate diagnostic decision. Descriptions of trouble codes found, including reason for each code and probable cause.
 

 

 
Features
  • Support for all 1996 and newer OBD-II (and EOBD) compliant domestic, European and Asian vehicles.
  • Supports all current OBD-II protocols and CAN.
  • Supports all nine test modes of the latest J1979 E/E OBD-II test specifications.
  • Eight-line graphic data display (twice as much as most other handheld scan tools).
  • Pull and read "hard" and "pending" trouble codes in plain English.
  • DTC descriptions also include a description of the reason for the code as well as its probable cause. When multiple causes are provided, they are listed in order of probability.
  • Display the live datastream.
  • Display freeze frame data.
  • Display 02 sensor test data.
  • Monitor on-board test results.
  • Clear trouble codes and reset Check Engine Light.
  • Easily software upgradeable to support future enhancements to OBD-II test specifications.
  • Built-in help provides step-by-step instructions on basic and advanced test routines and testing tips.
  • Print any test results via RS-232 cable connection to the printer of your choice.
  • Use the built-in DTC Lookup function to display a description of a DTC by entering its code number.
  • Easy-to-follow, comprehensive user's manual quickly steps you through everything you need to know to put the full power of OBD-II diagnostics in the palm of your hand. Includes tech tips, glossary of OBD-II test terminology, and OBD-II Parameter Identification Data (PID) descriptions.
  • Future version will be available for the Omitec Portable Gas Analyzer.

 

Operation

Simply plug the PDAScan PCMCIA software card into your PDA unit. Then connect PDAScan's OmiConnect cable to the PDA unit and to the vehicle's OBD-II connector and turn on the PDA unit. That's all there is to it! PDAScan will automatically detect and select the required communication protocol and perform a system readiness test routine to let you know everything is ready.

 

Specifications

Communication protocols supported

  • SAE J1850 PWM (41.7k Baud)
  • SAE J1850 VPM (10.4k Baud)
  • ISO 9141-2 (10.4k Baud)
  • ISO 1430-4 (Keyword 2000)
  • CAN (already in use by most of the major carmakers and will soon be the dominant protocol)
     

SAE and ISO standards conformance

  • ISO 9141-2
    SAE J1850
    SAE J1978
    SAE J1962
    SAE J1979
    SAE J2012
    SAE J2205

Data display

  • Eight-line display for easy viewing.
  • Adjustable contrast via PDA unit's standard screen configuration controls.


Vehicle interface

  • Via 9.75' (3m) J1962-compliant OmiConnect cable with molded SAE J1962 connector (provides both power and data communication).

Hardware and system readiness tests

  • Hardware and data communication power-on self test routine.


Protocol selection

  • Automatically detected and selected by PDAScan.
     

Warranty

  • 1-year limited warranty.

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