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The Independent Automotive Aftermarket Federation

Launch Tech UK unveils diagnostics equipment for heavy commercial vehicles

Date: Wednesday 20 April 2022

Technicians specialising in heavy commercial vehicles can now complete professional diagnostics with the release of Launch Tech UK’s new PRO 5 HD+ equipment.

Following continuous innovation and software development across Europe, the US and Asia, Launch Tech has designed the high-end equipment with extensive coverage of global heavy commercial vehicles and systems.

Dave Richards, managing director of Launch Tech UK, said:

“The PRO 5 HD+ is the latest in a long line of comprehensive diagnostics products, each with wide HD vehicle and systems coverage.
“The highly regarded technology is now available for heavy commercial vehicles, providing ease of use across goods vehicles, buses and coaches, plant equipment and trailer electronics,” Richards adds.

Launch Tech’s PRO 5 HD+ offers a faster, smoother experience, developed on the foundations of the latest Launch PRO 5 diagnostic equipment on the reliable Android 9.0 operating system. Diagnostic functions include read and clear codes, view live data streams, bi-directional control, and actuation tests.

The Launch HD Box 3, an additional module for car-based tools, is available to use with the PRO 4, PRO 5, and Euro Tab II and III, and is the perfect add-on module for customers working with heavy commercial vehicles. It enables technicians using Launch Tech UK’s range of tools to perform comprehensive diagnostics on a wide range of heavy-duty vehicles, including trailer ABS systems, Cummings, Detroit Diesel, and Caterpillar engines.

PRO 5 HD+ links up with HD Box 3 using 2.4GHz and 5GHz dual band communication, which ensures a quick and stable connection. The HD+ comes with a comprehensive set of manufacturer specific connectors, which includes OBD connectors and switching line test cables.

Available separately is the Launch Professional HD database, the electronic version offers guided diagnostics from fault code to a test plan to a final fix.

The database includes much more, wiring diagrams, component locations, ground points, fuse, and relay information and more. An Ultimate pack version is also available comprising, Tech, Electronics and Smart solutions.