AutoTap® for Palm OBD II Diagnostic Scan Tool Now Available from B&B Electronics

AutoTap for Palm software puts the power of an OBD II diagnostic scan tool into an inexpensive, portable platform. AutoTap for Palm uses the same hardware cable as the popular AutoTap for Windows® software, so existing AutoTap customers will not need to purchase two separate pieces of hardware to use both products

For Immediate Release

Software Release -- AutoTap® for Palm

OTTAWA, IL - 6/26/02 - B&B Electronics Mfg. Co., makers of the AutoTap® OBD II scan tool, has announced the release of OBD II diagnostic software for the Palm PDA.

AutoTap for Palm software puts the power of an OBD II scan tool into an inexpensive, portable platform. Users can view and log real-time generic OBD II parameters as well as view generic and enhanced diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs). Weve found that the low-cost hand held scan tools fall short because they only offer generic trouble codes. Too often, this reveals only part of the vehicles problem. We felt it was critical to offer all DTCs to customers, even in our entry level products", says Mike Fahrion.

AutoTap for Palm software is compatible with the AutoTap for Windows V2 software. Users can use the Palm to log data and playback the log files within the graphical environment of AutoTap for Windows as well as export those files to a spreadsheet for further analysis.

AutoTap for Palm uses the same hardware cable as the popular AutoTap for Windows® software, so existing AutoTap customers will not need to purchase two separate pieces of hardware to use both products. New AutoTap for Palm customers can easily add additional software packages from the AutoTap suite without the expense of purchasing additional hardware.

AutoTap for Palm software will begin shipping on July 10, 2002. The software is compatible with Palm OS 3.1 and up.

Founded in 1981, B&B Electronics Mfg. Co. is a medium sized electronics engineering and manufacturing operation. It is headquartered in Ottawa, Illinois, about 90 miles west of Chicago. Specializing in computer interface converters, B&B has been building vehicle interface products since 1994.

For Additional Information, please contact:

Mark Palmer
815-433-5100 x279
mpalmer@autotap.com

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