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PRODUCT DESCRIPTION:

Snap-on

TRITON-D10 Integrated
Diagnostic System
The reviewer appreciates the TRITON-D10's
two-channel scope, large touchscreen,
and quick boot-up.

The Snap-on TRITON-D10 scan and scope tool is
ideal for shop owners and general technicians that
need scope functionality, intuitive diagnostic testing, and system verification from a single source for
more all-around certainty, even on complex repairs.
TRITON-D10 allows users to dig deep into vehicle
systems and evaluates performance with comparative data, and Snap-on's Fast-Track Intelligent
Diagnostics helps to streamline the diagnostic process. In addition, the tool features rugged hardware
designed specifically for the shop, fast two second
boot-up, and a 10 " capacitive touchscreen display.

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by Brittany Vincent, Managing Editor

THE REVIEW:

he Snap-on TRITON-D10
scan and scope tool is
ideal for shop owners and
general technicians that need
scope functionality, intuitive
diagnostic testing, and system
verification from a single source
for more all-around certainty,
even on complex repairs.
The tool allows technicians to dig
deep into vehicle systems and evaluate
performance with comparative data.
In doing this, it helps to streamline the
diagnostic process.
Additionally, the tool features rugged
hardware designed specifically for the
shop, fast two-second boot-up, and a 10 "
capacitive touchscreen display.
Scan tools are an integral part of diagnosing vehicle issues. They often provide
crucial data as well as any trouble codes to
help technicians resolve potential vehicular malfunctions.
Tool reviewer Mike Reynolds, diagnostic technician at Mobile Automotive
Service Solutions (MASS) in Charleston,
South Carolina, was impressed with how
the Snap-on TRITON-D10 scan and
scope tool aided him with quick diagnostic checks.

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" I generally use the TRITON for
any diagnostics that I know will be quick
or [will] need one or two scope channels for, " Reynolds says. He often opts
for this tool to help diagnose module
communication faults.
" With the TRITON and a few scope
leads, I am able to verify that the module
is not communicating with the scan tool,
then measure power and ground to the
module with the incorporated multimeter, [and finally] scope the communication circuits to verify that I have a healthy
communication circuit, " he says.
Reynolds is a " big fan " of the " simple "
two-channel scope that comes with the
TRITON. He appreciates that it's available
when needed, but not " cumbersome " otherwise. He also finds the touchscreen useful,
which he says is " big enough " to justify the
TRITON as an everyday tool.
The TRITON is big on efficiency as
a whole, with a quick and easy start-up
sequence. Once it's up and running, it
stays powered up through an included
data link connector (DLC) cable that

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helps keep its internal
battery charged.
" I don't think I've
used the AC charger
other than when installing updates, " Reynolds says.
Despite not coming with any instructions, the TRITON was " as user-friendly as
its predecessors. " Setup was similarly easy,
with a few routine prompts that lead to an
otherwise " plug and play " installation.
Editor's note: Reynolds received a preproduction unit of Snap-on's TRITON-D10,
which did not come with instructions.
However, all units come with a quick start
guide and a full user manual, and training
is available online.
Reynolds would be hard-pressed to
think of meaningful ways to improve the
TRITON. He does want to see the ability to print directly from the unit added
eventually, as he prefers interfaces that
allow this.
Overall, this technician believes Snapon's TRITON-D10 is an efficient, easy-touse, everyday tool.
" It's my go-to aftermarket tool for most
of our diagnostics until we need a few extra
scope channels, or to watch as many data
PIDs as possible at one time. "

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