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- Should I order
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You’re considering the
purchase, or have already decided to purchase
an EASE Diagnostics PC Scan Tool…but now you
have another choice to make; do I go cabled,
or wireless? As with anything, there are
benefits and drawbacks to both methods.
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EASE
Cabled Vehicle Interface |
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The EASE Diagnostics cable
interface is the most durable interface on
the market, with steel construction
throughout, making it ideally suited for
the shop environment. Its compact size
makes it easy to use and store. Performing
on the road diagnostics from the front
seat of a test vehicle with its short
cable allows you to eliminate “seat
clutter”, keeping the driving area clear.
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Although less expensive
than its wireless cousin, one of the drawbacks of this device is cable length.
To reach a vehicle parked on the other end
of the shop, or outdoors (when using a
desktop PC) you’ll need a long serial
cable to reach that area. This problem
becomes worse when using a USB cable, in
that USB communications are limited to
about 15 feet. The addition of the
six-foot OBD-II cable would allow you to
reach a maximum of 21 feet. If using a
laptop PC, this in not as issue because of
its portability, but often times, a
technician would prefer to leave the
laptop in a centralized location from
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Benefits |
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Compact size
makes it easy to use and store |
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Durable, steel
and aluminum case |
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Less expensive
than EASE Wireless Vehicle Interface |
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Versions
available that connect to either the USB or
Serial communications port of PC.
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Potential Drawback |
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Cable length -
The vehicle under test must be parked
where it can be reached by the cables that
gets attached between the PC and the
vehicle's diagnostic connector.
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GM LAN data parameters can only be viewed at a
limited speed with the Cabled Vehicle
Interface. GM LAN
high speed data, GM LAN bi-directional
controls and single wire CAN are not supported
(Wireless Vehicle Interface –WU package
required) GM enhanced KWP is not
supported.
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EASE
Wireless Vehicle Interface |
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The EASE wireless interface
is also housed in a steel case for maximum
durability, and is one of our most popular
items. Using this device eliminates the
need for cables between the test vehicle
and the PC. Being a true “RF” unit, this
interface does not require line-of-sight
to operate, and had an effective range of
up to several hundred feet. Greater
flexibility lets you increases your
productivity through easier connection to
vehicles in any bay or areas outside the
service center.
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EASE wireless works in ANY
environment, and its IP addressing makes
it less subject to interference from other
wireless components or systems in the
shop, such as a wireless alignment
machine.
Shop environments can be
tough on equipment, but the EASE wireless
can save you money, by eliminating
potential cable damage or having to
replace cables due to normal wear and
tear. In addition, the system will
virtually eliminate cable hazards that can
cause tripping and/or vehicle body damage.
One of the drawbacks of the
EASE wireless system is that it costs more
than a conventional cabled interface.
It’s also not as compact and may require
extra wireless accessories to function
correctly. And although very durable and
virtually trouble free, with thousands in
use every day, it may, on occasion,
require additional technical support, due
to the high tech nature of the product.
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