Teleflex Introduces New Touch and Test Engine Diagnostic Tool

STATS™ which stands for "Sierra Touch And Test System" is an innovative new handheld engine diagnostic tool from Teleflex Marine. Now a marine technician can plug into a marine engine’s Electronic Control Module (ECM) and diagnose engine problems without needing a laptop or PC. Technicians will save time – and dealers will save money – moving directly to the job, instead of having to maneuver a boat trailer or motor on a stand to the computer bay, or roll around an ungainly computer cart. Engine diagnostics can even be performed on boats while they’re still in the water.

In addition, ECM diagnostic software and computer test systems have typically been available only to franchised or authorized dealers of each particular brand. With the STATS engine diagnostic tool, any dealer, franchised or independent, can now have access to this important service capability, creating opportunities to work on any of several popular engine brands.

“Up until now, technicians were always tethered to a cumbersome computer,” said Tom Douglass, vice president of sales and marketing for Teleflex Marine. “Now, a tech can grab his STATS console, troubleshoot the problem and get to work on making the right repairs right away.”

Unlike proprietary systems, the STATS console can be programmed to work with most major marine engine and outboard brands, including BRP®, Mercury®/Mercruiser®, MEFI, Suzuki®, and Yamaha® as well as Kawasaki®, SeaDoo® and Yamaha® personal watercraft. When dealers order their console, they specify which engine software/cable module(s) they want. Bundled software packages are also available. Additional software modules can be downloaded from the Sierra website and installed at any time. Replacement cables are also available.

Technicians will find STATS easy to use. The lightweight console can be comfortably held in either hand, and the technician can navigate on-screen using clearly marked touch screen/function keys. Fault codes, live system tests and other service data are clearly readable on STATS’ 6-inch (diagonal) monochrome Q-VGA screen, even in bright daylight. Technicians will be able to quickly troubleshoot and move to fix the right problem.

For more information on the Sierra Touch And Test System, or any of Teleflex Marine’s full line of steering, control or engine and drive parts, visit their website, www.teleflexmarine.com.
 

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