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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.

Premium Tech Tool: Frequently Asked Question and News

Version 1.18 (Released on January 13th, 2015)

Note: Updates and changes are indicated with the bar on the left side of the text.

Upcoming Release Schedule, Improvement Areas

Important News!

 The Vocom (88890300) warranty has been extended to two years. Please consult

your warranty administrator for details.

 Premium Tech Tool version 1.12 will expire June 1

, 2015. Please upgrade to

Premium Tech Tool version 2.03 or newer prior to June 1

. Review the system

requirements prior to upgrading at: www.premiumtechtool.com.

 Tech Tool 2.03.60 released the week of December 8

, 2014

 Installation process and time has been greatly improved.

 More data is included with the Product History Log

 Improvements for legacy vehicles

 Java improvements-Tech Tool will be Java Independent

 New SQL database-improves installation time, better programming

 New Support tool included with 2.03

 More efficient error messages-Direct link to send a Concern Report

 Improved user feedback with the Concern Report

 When returning to the Product History tab, it will update automatically

 Stability improvements with the Vocom

 Several adjustments and improvements to diagnostics and operations

 General performance improvements, faster startup and identification,

improvements to the communication settings function

 Improvements for VCE functions

 Improved function with RP1210 communications units. (see adapter matrix

for details)

 There are new PC specifications for Tech Tool 2.03 at:

http://www.volvotrucks.com/trucks/na/en-

us/parts_service/diagnostics/Pages/diagnostics.aspx and

http://www.macktrucks.com/parts-and-services/service-and-

protection/diagnostic-tools/

 Note it will not be possible to install TT 2.03 with a WIN XP system.

 Prior to upgrading from WIN 7, 8 home editions to WIN 7, 8 Professional or

Enterprise, please contact the help desk for assistance. 877-978-6586

 New feature, the standard user (fleet) can now program injector trim

codes and customer road speed for OBD2013 (and newer) vehicles only.

Note: to obtain this new feature, the fleet user must synchronize their user

profile upon login to Tech Tool.