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CanDo

HD Pro Tab
The reviewer found that this
bidirectional scan tool's feature
set and versatility make it a solid
value proposition for his shop.
by David Brierley, Managing Editor

THE REVIEW:

O

ne challenge that many
shops servicing heavy duty
vehicles and equipment face
is the array of equipment they work
with. When it comes to diagnosing an
issue, this can mean purchasing tools
and information from multiple OEMs
that can only be used with one particular manufacturer's products - or taking
the vehicle to a dealership for service.
According to Jose Mora, shop superintendent, PW, Fleet Management Division
for the County of Los Angeles Public
Works, the CanDo HD Pro Tab makes
his shop more efficient by eliminating
that challenge. The HD Pro Tab provides
coverage for multiple manufacturers,
allowing Mora and his technicians to
diagnose the vehicles they're responsible
for without OEM intervention.
Mora's shop works on a variety of
equipment from manufacturers such
as Cummins, Ford, Freightliner, John
Deere, Caterpillar, Doosan, and Allison.
They use the bidirectional scan tool for
tasks such as diagnosing malfunction
indicator lamps, performing diesel particulate filter regenerations, and resetting
maintenance lights.
"Before acquiring the scan tool, we
were limited [in our] diagnostics information due to [working on] several dif-

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ferent brands of equipment," Mora says.
"Having the CanDo has eliminated the
need to transport some of the equipment
to designated dealerships."
The HD Pro Tab arrived in a molded
case, which Mora notes is very useful
when using the scan tool in the field.
It also included all necessary data link
connectors, and came with a "simple,
step-by-step manual," though Mora says
the HD Pro Tab's intuitive user interface
made it unnecessary.
This scan tool's ease of use far exceeds
any of the OEM diagnostics Mora has
used in the past, and the advanced feature set adds to the product's value in
his eyes.
"The large icons and easy-to-follow
on-screen selections make it a breeze
to use, unlike the OE software of some
laptop-based diagnostics," Mora says.
"In my 29 years of experience, I've come
across scan tools with half of the features
of the CanDo [product] that [sell] for
more than double the price."
Some of Mora's favorite features of
the HD Pro Tab are the bidirectional
controls, the graphing feature, and the
fact that it is quick and responsive with
minimal to no lag time compared to
some other tablets.
Mora says this scan tool is close to

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PRODUCT DESCRIPTION:
The CanDo HD Pro Tab is an open Android,
Bluetooth wireless scan tool for heavy duty
truck, agricultural, and industrial applications. Users can perform diesel particulate
filter (DPF) regeneration and NOx resets,
injector programming, and change and set
parameters. The HD Pro Tab also includes
SCR/DEF coverage and full bidirectional
control covering over 60 manufacturers,
including Paccar, Cummins, and John Deere.
Full transmission and brake system coverage is also part of the package. Featuring
an IP65 rating, this tool is drop-tested and
water-resistant. A screen size of 10.1" IPS
and a full suite of connectors accompanies
the HD Pro Tab, along with a docking station complete with USB ports. The tool
comes with two years of free updates.
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perfection, in his opinion. Its ease of use,
ability to work with multiple vehicle OEs,
and extensive features make it ideal for
his shop's line of work.
"The large screen, fast processor, and
rugged construction make [the HD Pro
Tab] perfect for shop environments,"
he says.
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