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Premium Tech Tool
Information is subject to change at any time without notice. Any printed copy of this bulletin is an uncontrolled document.
What is Premium Tech Tool 2?
Premium Tech Tool 2 is the second generation of Premium Tech Tool.
Advancements were made for the OBD2013 and newer Volvo and Mack
vehicles that are using the 16 pin OBD diagnostic connector.
The 16 pin OBD
connector includes three data links. J1939, J1587 and ISO
15765.
Is Tech Tool 2 reading all three Data Links?
Yes, if you are using 2.02.71 or higher with a compliant interface.
(See the matrix at http://www.volvotrucks.com/trucks/na/en-
us/parts_service/diagnostics/Pages/pt_tool.aspx or
http://www.macktrucks.com/parts-and-services/service-and-
protection/diagnostic-tools/
What are the approved operating systems for Tech Tool 2?
For Tech Tool 2.02.xx - Windows XP Professional with Service Pack 3 or
Windows 7 Professional with SP2.
For Tech Tool 2.03.xx- Windows 7, WIN 8 and 8.1
What would be the PC/system to use for optimum performance?
TT 2 The Panasonic Semi-Rugged CF-5x series, with a Solid State Hard
Drive,
I-5 processor,
Windows 7 Professional 64 bit operating system with 4
GB of RAM or higher.
For Tech Tool 2.03.xx- Windows 7, WIN 8 and 8.1
Processor: Intel i5 or AMD FX 8 core series
Memory: 6 GB (more memory improves performance)
Storage: 120 GB SSD (Solid State Drive)
Which version of Internet Explorer can Tech Tool 2 be used with?
IE 8, 9, 10 and 11 are compatible with Tech Tool
Note: IE 11 is not compatible with Impact.
When should a customer/fleet use Tech Tool 2.03?
You must use Tech Tool 2 for all Volvo and Mack powered OBD2013 and
newer
vehicles. TT 2 supports the new ISO protocol as well as the older J1939
and
J1587 Protocols. The ISO protocol is for all powertrain ECUs: ECM, ACM
and
the TCM.
