Diagnostic Innovations' Tablet Troubleshoots Fleet Vehicles
Diagnostic Innovations, developer and manufacturer of automotive diagnostic solutions for heavy-duty vehicles, unveils the Vehicle Diagnostic Assistant Tough Tablet (VDATT).
Photo courtesy of Diagnostic Innovations.
Photo courtesy of Diagnostic Innovations.
Diagnostic Innovations, developer and manufacturer of automotive diagnostic solutions for heavy-duty vehicles, unveils the Vehicle Diagnostic Assistant Tough Tablet (VDATT).
The tablet is the newest edition to a product line that integrates the company's Vehicle Diagnostic Assistant (VDA) software with computer hardware for heavy-duty vehicle diagnostics.
The VDATT helps technicians diagnose and troubleshoot the engines, transmissions, and braking systems of fleet vehicles. VDATT is a complete diagnostic system featuring the rugged Panasonic Toughpad tablet that can be customized for each customer.
It integrates OEM software into an easy-to-use intelligent graphical interface. Multiple fleet options are available with branded OEM software. A RP1210A-compliant interface box is offered with six- and nine-pin connectors alongside an OBDII connector. The necessary cables and interface boxes are included in a carrying case.
The Panasonic ToughPad is a lightweight, fully ruggedized tablet that runs Windows Professional 7 and 8 operating systems. It is MIL-STD-810G certified to meet United States Military drop and environmental standards. The ToughPad is enabled with Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, and comes with a large 10.1-inch daylight-readable touch screen that has a battery life of approximately eight hours. The tablet uses an Intel Core Processor with a durable solid-state drive.
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