NGS Scan Tool

NGS Scan Tool:

The NGS Scan Tool is a user friendly hand-held scan tool which is used to perform a variety of diagnostic testing functions. The features of the NGS Scan Tool are shown in the illustration.


1. Menu Dial. The menu dial controls the highlighting that shows the item you select on the screen display. Turn the menu dial clockwise to move the high-lighter down or right and counterclockwise to move the high-lighter up or left. An up or down arrow on the right side of the screen display indicates that there are more menu items on that screen display. Turn the menu dial clockwise to move to the next screen display and counterclockwise to move to the previous screen display.

2. TRIGGER. The TRIGGER key is used to select an item on the screen display. It is also used to start, perform, or continue a function.

3. CANCEL. The CANCEL key is used to quit a function. CANCEL can deselect or end a function as well as back up to a previous function. It also returns you to the main menu.

4. Number Keys. The number keys are used to enter numerical values. Numbers three through eight (the dark gray keys) are also used to control functions that are shown on the screen display. Numbers one and zero can be used to scroll to the next screen. Numbers two and nine can be used to scroll to the screen before. Using these numbers to scroll back and forth is only possible in menus such as the Main Menu and SELECT NEW VEHICLE YEAR & MODEL menu.

5. Main Menu. The main menu is the first screen display that you encounter. The main menu provides six selections.

- VEHICLE & ENGINE SELECTION

- DIAGNOSTIC DATA LINK

- DIGITAL MEASUREMENT SYSTEM

- DIAGNOSTIC TEST MODE

- NEW GENERATION STAR SETUP

- INTERNAL SYSTEM TESTS