EWatchdog (WTC1000)

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With the event of On Board Diagnostics II reprogramming has become common place in the service bay. When the vehicles onboard computer systems are reprogrammed all current manufactures want a battery charger put onto the voltage system. This is to ensure the system voltage does not drop during the reprogramming process. If the voltage does drop during this procedure the control unit being programmed can be damaged. The EWatchdog is designed to monitor the battery voltage during reprogramming. If the battery voltage falls below a safe voltage the EWatchdog sets off a loud alert buzzer and alert lamp indicating immediate action must be taken to save the control unit. The EWatchdog has two voltage selections available; the first is for common 12.6 volt reprogramming, the second is for 15.5 volt reprogramming for BMW. The EWatchdog ensures the reprogramming supply voltage will be maintained or an alert will be indicated that the voltage is unsafe to continue the procedure. This will save your shop time and money.

 

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