Silver Scan-Tool™

The right solution for onboard diagnostics (OBD).

Silver Scan-Tool™

The software solution for all OBD diagnostics.

Silver Scan-Tool™

The Silver Scan-Tool™ is used worldwide by OEMs, Tier 1 suppliers and engineering teams for OBDII, EOBD, HD OBD and WWH-OBD diagnostics. It supports all legally prescribed diagnostic functions for cars and trucks, including the sub-functions J1979 (OBD Classic), SAE J1979-2 (OBDonUDS), SAE J1979-3 (ZEVonUDS), SAE J1939 (HD-OBD) and ISO 27145 (WWH-OBD).

With the Silver Scan-Tool™, you benefit from a consistent, reliable and forward-looking diagnostic solution throughout the entire development process of control units for combustion, hybrid and electric vehicles.

Switch now for 100% OBD conformity.

Silver Scan-Tool™

Your Benefits

Benefit from a wide range of intuitive functions for the diagnostics of combustion, hybrid and electric vehicles.

Continuous Software Updates

Regular updates guarantee that you always work on the latest standards and standard versions.

Compliance Test Software

Your maintenance contract includes the additional software Compliance Test ZEV (CT ZEV), a dedicated compliance testing tool for electric vehicles with ZEVonUDS via CAN/DoIP. It also includes functionalities for the SAE J1699-3/-5 compliance test, including the option to generate evaluation files in PDF format.

Technical Support 

Our excellent RA customer service is available worldwide – from Europe to the USA to China. Rely on personalized support from our experienced team and long-standing distribution partners around the world.

Your Solution for On-Board-Diagnostics.

OBD Scan Tool

The Silver Scan Tool™ offers you the possibility to cover all applications from combustion engines to hybrid and electric vehicles with one software package.

  • Meets all OBD standards for cars and trucks set by the authorities
  • Supports all sub-functions according to J1979 (OBD Classic), SAE J1979-2 (OBDonUDS), SAE J1979-3 (ZEVonUDS), SAE J1939 (HD-OBD) and ISO 27145 (WWH-OBD)
  • Regular updates and updates of the relevant standards
  • Supports a large number of diagnostic interfaces for the communication via CAN, CAN-FD, DoIP and others

Feature Overview

Silver Scan-Tool™ comes with all the functions you need to carry out complete OBD diagnoses and archive them in a legally secure manner. Measured values are displayed numerically and graphically and offer an adaptable work environment.

OBD-Scan-Tool
OBD Scan-Tool

Fully integrated OBD scan tool according to SAE J1979, SAE J1979-2 and -3, SAE J1939 and ISO 27145 for all applications.

Real-time communication monitor
Real-Time Communication Monitor

Display diagnostic communication on the vehicle bus during runtime.

Driver Guidance Functions
Driver Guidance Functions

Driving self-defined and standard driving curves such as FTP75, NEDC, WLTC, etc.

SAE J1699-3 Compliance Test
SAE J1699-3/-5 Compliance Test

Carry out an extended SAE J1699-3/-5 conformity test and view the results in HTML or PDF format.

Automatic Configuration
Automatic Configuration

Services and parameters are automatically configured with Silver Scan-Tool ™ based on the response from the OBD system.

Data Recording In MDF 4.x and CSV
Data Recording In MDF 4.x, Excel and CSV

For advanced analysis of MDF 4.x recording data, we offer DiagRA® X Viewer Pro.

 

User-defined Diagnostic Requests
User-Defined Diagnostic Requests

You can create extensive, user defined diagnostic requests and send them to the OBD system.

Snapshots In XML And TXT
Snapshots in XML and TXT

Snapshots can be saved in XML, TXT and PDF format.

Plugins and Additional Software

With our optional plugins and other valuable additional software for Silver Scan-Tool™, you can expand the range of functions according to your needs or get added value for the processing or evaluation of the data output files generated with Silver Scan-Tool™.

Compliance Testing for ZEV

The compliance testing tool for electric vehicles (CT ZEV) is included in the Silver Scan-Tool™ maintenance contract at no additional cost.

Remote Control Through Web Services
Remote Control Through Web Services

Silver Scan-Tool™ can be completely remote controlled through WebService interface.

XML Convert

XML snap-shot records are converted to HTML and PDF format.

DiagRA® X Viewer Pro

The DiagRA® X Viewer Pro can be used to view and evaluate data recorded in MDF format.

XML-to-Excel

Export and compare OBD data from XML Snap-Shot datasets in Excel spreadsheet.

Silver Scan-Tool™ supports:

Control UnitsAny OBD relevant control unit
RegulationsOBDII, EOBD, HD OBD, WWH-OBD, ACCII
StandardsSAE J1979, SAE J1979-2 and -3, SAE J1939, ISO 27145, ISO 14300
Physical ConnectionCAN, K-line, Ethernet, SAE J1850
InterfacesSAE J2534 PassThru, RP1210, D-PDU-API and other manufacturer specific interfaces
Silverscan-Tool
Silver Scan-Tool™
Silver Scan-Tool™

is used worldwide to develop and test reliable OBDII, EOBD, HD OBD and WWH-OBD diagnostics.

Technical Specification

Control UnitsAny OBD relevant control unit
RegulationsOBDII, EOBD, HD OBD, WWH-OBD, ACCII
StandardsSAE J1979, SAE J1979-2 and -3, SAE J1939, ISO 27145, ISO 14300
Physical ConnectionCAN, K-line, Ethernet, SAE J1850
InterfacesJ2534 PassThru, RP1210, D-PDU-API and other manufacturer specific interfaces
System requirements (minimum)Prozessor: 32 and 64bit ( 32bit-Application)
Disk Space: 150MB
RAM: min 100MB
Windows: 7 or later
Standard Graphic Card
USB/Ethernet/RS232, depending on used Vehicle Communication Interface
System requirements (recommended)Prozessor: 32 and 64bit ( 32bit-Application)
Disk Space: 1GB
RAM: 2GB
Windows: 7 or later
Standard Graphic Card
USB/Ethernet/RS232, depending on used Vehicle Communication Interface

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