Xinhuanet Beijing September 6 (Reporter Jiang Junji) "China Automotive Technology Development Report 2016" release and seminar" was held in Beijing on September 5. The research pointed out that the future development of automotive industry technology presents three major trends: low carbonization, informationization and intelligence.
What is a Scan Tool?
A scan tool is a Car Diagnostic Tool that can
exhibit a wide range of features. Scan tools typically include a code
reader, the ability to view and sort live data, and
some type of knowledge base. Professional scan tools include extensive
knowledge bases, diagnostic procedures, and sometimes even have built-in
scopes, multimeters, and other diagnostic tools.
In addition to reading and clearing codes, a scan
tool may be able to:
Although the ability to read and clear codes is
important, the additional functionality provided by a good scan tool can be
extremely helpful in diagnosing a problem. OBD-II vehicles, in particular, can
provide an enormous amount of data from a variety of different sensors, which
is why many scanners have the ability to store and play back live data. That
can allow you to test drive the vehicle and then view a recording of specific
sensor output readings during operation.
Unless you have relevant prior experience with the
specific problem that you`re dealing with, a good knowledge base can save you a
tremendous amount of time. Scanners that include troubleshooting information
and other tips will typically provide you with the definition of a code, the
potential faults that can lead to that code being set, and the tests that you
can do to track down the root cause of the problem.
While resources on the Internet don`t provide a
direct 1:1 replacement for the type of troubleshooting information you get with
a professional-grade scan tool, this is definitely a more affordable way to go.
A good consumer-grade scan tool (or an ELM327 scanner and the right
software) will get you on the right track, and you can supplement the
information that your tool provides with an online OBD-II code chart and
troubleshooting information. After you`ve tracked down the likely culprit,
tools like a multimeter and scope will help you determine whether or not
specific components are bad.
Pricing:
OBD-II code readers vary
in price.
They range from an
affordable price ($85) to many hundreds of dollars, or more.
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getting more information on OBD-II code readers or are interested in purchasing
one,
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Some brand names of OBD
readers are Carsara, Cartrend, Actron, Innova, etc.
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The China Automotive Technology Development Report (hereinafter referred to as the “Reportâ€) is a research annual report jointly published by the China Automotive Engineering Society and Toyota Motor Corporation on the development of China's automotive technology. Compared with the previous year, one of the highlights of this year's report was the two special studies on "2015 Automotive Technology Development Status and Recent Trends" and "Car Power Battery Enterprise Technical Capability Evaluation".
The report analyzes the development status of the automobile industry, and at the same time clarifies various technical targets. In terms of energy-saving vehicles, it is estimated that the market share of domestic energy-saving vehicles with intellectual property rights will account for 40% by 2020, and the average fuel consumption of new vehicles for passenger cars is better than 5L/100km. In 2025, the market share of domestic energy-saving vehicles with intellectual property rights will account for 50%, fuel consumption is better than 4L/100km, and the market share will reach 60% in 2030. In terms of new energy vehicles, it is estimated that by 2020, the production and sales of independent intellectual property rights new energy vehicles will reach 1 million units, and the market share will reach over 70%. In 2025, the sales of independent intellectual property rights new energy vehicles will reach 3 million units, and the market share will reach 80%. More than %, by 2030, exports will account for 30% of total production. The development of intelligent networked vehicles will reach 50% of the market share of domestically produced automotive information products with intellectual property rights. In 2025, the above market share will increase to 60%. In 2030, China's traffic efficiency will increase by 80%. Traffic accidents and Traffic accident deaths are reduced by 80% and 90%, respectively, and carbon dioxide emissions will be reduced by 20%.
According to the survey, the following breakthroughs will be made in the automotive technology in 2016-2017: in the aspect of energy-saving vehicles, the automatic transmission products of colleges and universities based on the independent technology platform will enter the scale industrialization, and the small displacement turbocharged direct injection engine with independent intellectual property rights Batch-type crash, low-cost hybrid system developed and applied successfully on multiple models, electronic control common rail diesel injection system manufacturing technology and key equipment development and application. New energy vehicles, ternary lithium battery cells energy density will exceed 240Wh / kg, electric drive system multiplication technology is expected to make a breakthrough, a group of A-class pure electric passenger cars continue to drive mileage of more than 250km. In the development of intelligent networked vehicles, the intelligent environment-aware technology for autonomous driving is expected to break through. The LTE-V technology based on independent innovation will realize industrialization, and the construction of intelligent network-connected automobile basic data interactive platform will be launched soon.
In addition, the report also evaluated the technical capabilities of power battery companies from both quantitative and qualitative aspects, and built a “comprehensive index of technical capabilities of power battery companiesâ€, with emphasis on R&D resources, R&D capabilities, manufacturing capabilities and R&D performance. In the aspect of detailed benchmarking analysis, among the 12 power battery companies evaluated, BYD ranked first in the power battery enterprise technical capability comprehensive index with a score of 5.06.
What Can a Scan Tool Do?
Scan
tools are designed to interface with a car`s [on board diagnostic" system in
order to facilitate the diagnostic process.
In that
way, they are a lot like car code readers. They can be plugged into an OBD-I
or OBD-II socket, read and clear codes, and view data
readouts from various sensors. However, scan tools go beyond that basic
functionality.
The Importance of Scan Tool
Knowledge Bases:
In
addition to interfacing with the on board diagnostic system of a vehicle, the
other most important thing a scan tool can do is to provide you with some type
of knowledge base. The specific information contained in this type of knowledge
base varies from one scan tool manufacturer to another, but it`s almost
impossible to overstate the importance of good troubleshooting information.
Premium Scan Tool Features:
The
best scan tools essentially provide you with a [one stop shop" that includes
code and data reading functionality, advanced knowledge bases and troubleshooting
tips, and a built-in scope and other meters. Some of these tools, like the
professional-grade Snap-On MODIS, are prohibitively expensive, but they provide
you with all of the tools you need to identify, test, and diagnose failed
components.
Premium Scan Tool Alternatives:
Although
professional-grade scan tools can be prohibitively expensive, you can achieve
much of the same functionality without breaking the bank. Some of the things
you might want to have in your toolbox include:
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