Automotive scanners are designed in different ways. There are self-contained (or independent, self-acting) scanners and along with PC, it consists of software and a set of adapters. Autonomous scanners are portable while the software package provides a convenient interface.
The following types of scanners:
- General scanners. The most popular. It is an adapter connecting with the diagnostic (trouble-shooting) pad in the car and with an application for a smartphone, tablet or PC. With the help of this scanner type, it can easily check or reset engine errors, also it helps to solve other service functions of the car.
- Dealer scanners. It works only with a certain car brand or with "related". There is a wide range of functions in this scanner type with advanced diagnostics, it not only indicates the error location, but also shows to the expert possible solutions to solve given problem.
- Multi-brand scanners. The main advantage of this scanner is to diagnose a huge number of cars with different brands. It can work with various communication protocols and with different configuration of diagnostic connectors.
The flexibility is the unique feature of this scanner type, so it is provided with a set of adapter cables.
Our company offers the unit controller EPS MSG MS561; it is designed to diagnose electrical rods, stations and electro-hydraulic pump of power steering. The device allows you to run the power steering unit separately from the car electrical system, to identify and remove errors of the control unit with the amplifier.
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