For automotive professionals seeking a comprehensive and efficient diagnostic tool, the Sp Tools Scan Tool emerges as an indispensable asset. This Android-based tablet integrates five essential workshop devices into a single, user-friendly platform, streamlining diagnostics and maintenance across a vast range of vehicle brands. Supporting over 100 car brands from Europe, America, Asia, and China, and compatible with more than 20 common service functions, the SP Smart Tool is engineered for the demands of the modern automotive workshop. It’s also equipped to handle advanced protocols like CAN FD and DoIP, ensuring future-proof compatibility. The inclusion of a built-in printer and substantial 64GB storage further enhances its practicality, allowing for immediate report generation and extensive data logging.
This powerhouse tool consolidates functionalities, offering:
1. Battery Analysis: Ensuring Optimal Battery Health
The SP Tools Scan Tool features a sophisticated battery analyzer, crucial for diagnosing and maintaining vehicle batteries. It offers two distinct testing modes:
- Out-of-car Inspection: For batteries removed from the vehicle, providing a detailed health assessment before installation.
- In-car Inspection: Evaluates the battery’s condition within the vehicle system, considering the vehicle’s charging system influence.
This module accurately analyzes battery health, determining the Cold Cranking Amps (CCA) and overall battery capacity. It supports barcode scanning for quick test setup and battery matching, enabling the reset of the vehicle’s battery monitoring unit after replacement. Compliant with various battery standards including CA, CCA, BCI, MCA, JIS, SAE, EN, GB, DIN, and IEC, it delivers precise and universally recognized results. Instant hard copy reports are available via the integrated printer, perfect for customer documentation and workshop records.
2. TPMS Testing: Maintaining Tyre Safety and Performance
The Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) functionality of the SP Tools Scan Tool simplifies tyre maintenance and enhances vehicle safety. It’s engineered to activate the majority of OEM and universal TPMS sensors, reprogram sensor IDs, and clear TPMS Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs). This capability allows technicians to efficiently diagnose TPMS issues and resolve warning lights.
Covering over 98% of TPMS-equipped vehicles, it supports both 315MHz and 433MHz sensor frequencies. The tool reads comprehensive tyre pressure data, including pressure readings, tyre temperature, and sensor battery status. It also facilitates sensor ID management by reading, copying, and writing sensor ID values, streamlining sensor replacement and programming.
3. Comprehensive Diagnostics: In-depth Vehicle Health Checks
As a robust diagnostic scanner, the SP Tools Scan Tool connects via the DLC port to access all vehicle electronic control units (ECUs). It generates detailed vehicle health reports, allowing for a complete system overview. A key feature is the ability to compare pre- and post-repair reports, clearly highlighting resolved and persistent DTCs, ensuring thorough repairs and quality control.
The scan tool reads and clears both generic and manufacturer-specific DTCs, effectively turning off the check engine light and other warning indicators. It identifies all installed vehicle systems and provides real-time live data streaming and recording, which can be saved in text format for in-depth analysis. Data can be displayed in text lists, waveform graphs, or merged graphs for easy comparison, catering to different diagnostic preferences. Software updates for vehicle diagnostics and the tool’s APK are easily managed, keeping the tool current with the latest vehicle models and diagnostic procedures. Actuation tests are supported, enabling access to vehicle-specific subsystem and component testing for pinpoint diagnostics.
4. Vehicle Maintenance: Streamlined Service Functions
The SP Tools Scan Tool simplifies routine maintenance with a dedicated module providing quick access to essential service functions. This eliminates navigating through complex menus for common tasks, enhancing workshop efficiency. Key service functions include:
- Oil Reset Service: Resets oil life monitoring systems after oil changes.
- Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) Reset: Manages EPB systems during brake service.
- Steering Angle Calibration: Calibrates the steering angle sensor, crucial after alignment or steering system repairs.
- ABS Bleeding: Bleeds the Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) module, vital after brake component replacements.
- Gear Learning: Performs gear learning procedures for automatic transmissions.
- IMMO Service: Immobilizer system functions for key programming and security settings.
- Injector Coding: Codes new fuel injectors to the ECU for optimal engine performance.
- TPMS Reset: Resets the TPMS system after tyre service or sensor replacement.
- Battery Management System (BMS) Reset: Resets the BMS after battery replacement.
- Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) Regeneration: Initiates DPF regeneration to clear soot build-up.
- Electronic Throttle Position Reset: Resets the throttle position sensor.
- Adaptive Front-lighting System (AFS) Reset: Calibrates the adaptive headlight system.
- AdBlue Reset: Resets the AdBlue system in diesel engines.
- Gearbox Matching: Matches new gearboxes to the vehicle.
- Sunroof Initialisation: Initializes sunroof systems.
- Suspension Calibration: Calibrates air suspension systems.
- EGR Adaption: Adaptation of the Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) system.
- Windows Calibration: Calibrates power window systems.
- Seats Calibration: Calibrates electronic seat systems.
- Tyre Reset: Tyre size or type reset procedures.
- Language Change: Adjusts the vehicle’s display language.
- A/F Reset: Air/Fuel ratio reset.
- Coolant Bleed: Air bleeding from the coolant system.
- Transport Mode: Enables/disables transport mode for vehicle shipping.
- NOx Sensor Reset: Reset for Nitrogen Oxide (NOx) sensors.
- Stop/Start Reset: Reset for the Stop/Start system.
5. Videoscope Support: Enhanced Visual Inspection
Adding further versatility, the SP Tools Scan Tool supports videoscope attachments (SP61173*, sold separately). This capability equips technicians with a forward and side-view camera probe, enabling detailed visual inspections of engine and vehicle components without extensive disassembly. This is invaluable for diagnosing hard-to-reach areas and confirming internal component conditions.
Kit Contents and Technical Specifications
The SP Tools Scan Tool kit includes everything needed to get started:
- SP Smart Tool Tablet
- Diagnostic cable – DLC
- Battery cable clamps
- USB Type-C cable
- 12v auxiliary power outlet cable
- OBD I adaptor box
- Non-16pin adaptor cable kit
- Heavy-duty Blow Mold Case for storage and portability.
Technical Specifications:
- Operating System: Android 10
- Memory: 4GB RAM
- Storage: 64GB Internal Storage
- Screen: 5.99” Capacitive Touch Screen (720 x 1440 Resolution)
- Camera: 8.0MP Rear-facing Camera
- Wi-Fi: 2.4GHz/5GHz Dual Band
- Battery: 4500mAh/7.6v
- Operating Temperature: 0 to 45°c
- Storage Temperature: -10 to 60°c
Connectivity:
- DB15 Diagnostic Connector
- USB Type A & Type C Ports
- Circular Connector for Battery Tester Clamps
- OBD-II, OBD-I Compatibility (with included adaptors)
- Wi-Fi Internet Connectivity
In conclusion, the SP Tools Scan Tool is a powerful and versatile diagnostic solution, consolidating multiple essential tools into one efficient device. Its broad vehicle coverage, comprehensive functionalities, and user-friendly design make it an essential investment for any professional automotive workshop aiming for enhanced diagnostic capabilities and streamlined workflows.
