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800.533.6127 www.otctools.com Questions & Answers Q: How do I know if someone is a good candidate for a Pegisys? A: If the Technician or shop owner is looking for the next generation of Diagnostic tools that supports Flash Reprogramming (J2534-1 and J2534-2) and Identifix Direct-Hit Technician mixed in a platform that is more efficient and effective, it is time to introduce the Pegisys. A technician that needs the latest vehicle coverage in the market. Pegisys subscription has already been adding 2010 vehicles! Q: Which Pegisys is right for my customer? A: There are two versions of the Pegisys platform. The first form is the Pegisys Handset version (3825J). This version includes a 2 Channel Scope, 90 Day Trial to Identifix Direct Hit Technician, J2534 Reprogramming Capability (still need the OEM Licensure), 6 month Domestic and Asian Software subscription and FREE On-Site Training (within 100 miles of a metro area). There is also a Windows PC based tool (3828DLX or 3828DLX-NB) that has everything as the Handset version does, less the 2 Channel Scope. The 3828DLX requires a Windows PC. NOTE: The 3828 Pegisys VCI Kit provides Global OBDII Diagnostics (all 9 Modes) and does not include the OE Diagnostics software or OEM adapters. They can be purchased separately. Q: What is the biggest advantage of the Pegisys over the Genisys? A: The Pegisys and Genisys are two completely different platforms – below are Pegisys exclusive features not available in Genisys. – Flash Reprogramming (J2534-1 and J2534-2 Device) – Wireless to car communication – Subscription based software (2010 vehicles now / Genisys at 2009) – Vehicle coverage subscriptions include all on-tool repair information (not sold separately) – Direct-Hit Technician Powered by Identifix – Direct to Internet connection – no PC required – On-site training included – All OEM adapters included for coverage supplied – Large touch screen – High Speed 2-Channel Scope included – Available as a Windows based PC Tool – Fast access User Interface, one click away from your next menu choice and the Main Menu always available, you’re never lost… – PC Based ruggedized platform – Optional Hot Swap Battery kit provides the ability to work all day in wireless mode. – And more….

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Questions & AnswersQ:HowdoIknowifsomeoneisagoodcandidateforaPegisys?A: IftheTechnicianorshopownerislookingforthenextgenerationofDiagnostictoolsthatsupports FlashReprogramming(J2534-1andJ2534-2)andIdentifixDirect-HitTechnicianmixedinaplatformthat ismoreefficientandeffective,itistimetointroducethePegisys.Atechnicianthatneedsthelatest vehiclecoverageinthemarket.Pegisyssubscriptionhasalreadybeenadding2010vehicles!

Q:WhichPegisysisrightformycustomer?A: TherearetwoversionsofthePegisysplatform.ThefirstformisthePegisysHandsetversion(3825J). Thisversionincludesa2ChannelScope,90DayTrialtoIdentifixDirectHitTechnician,J2534 ReprogrammingCapability(stillneedtheOEMLicensure),6monthDomesticandAsianSoftware subscriptionandFREEOn-SiteTraining(within100milesofametroarea).ThereisalsoaWindowsPC basedtool(3828DLXor3828DLX-NB)thathaseverythingastheHandsetversiondoes,lessthe2Channel Scope.The3828DLXrequiresaWindowsPC.NOTE:The3828PegisysVCIKitprovidesGlobalOBDIIDiagnostics(all9Modes)anddoesnotincludetheOEDiagnosticssoftwareorOEMadapters.Theycanbepurchasedseparately.

Q:WhatisthebiggestadvantageofthePegisysovertheGenisys?A:ThePegisysandGenisysaretwocompletelydifferentplatforms–below arePegisysexclusivefeaturesnotavailableinGenisys.€ –FlashReprogramming(J2534-1andJ2534-2Device)€ –Wirelesstocarcommunication€ –Subscriptionbasedsoftware(2010vehiclesnow/Genisysat2009)€ –Vehiclecoveragesubscriptionsincludeallon-toolrepairinformation (notsoldseparately)€ –Direct-HitTechnicianPoweredbyIdentifix€ –DirecttoInternetconnection–noPCrequired€ –On-sitetrainingincluded€ –AllOEMadaptersincludedforcoveragesupplied€ –Largetouchscreen€ –HighSpeed2-ChannelScopeincluded€ –AvailableasaWindowsbasedPCTool€ –FastaccessUserInterface,oneclickawayfromyournextmenuchoiceand theMainMenualwaysavailable,you’reneverlost…€ –PCBasedruggedizedplatform€ –OptionalHotSwapBatterykitprovidestheabilitytoworkalldayinwirelessmode.€ –Andmore….

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Q:WherecanIgetmoreinformationonPegisys?A: www.pegisyotc.com-www.youtube.com/OTCTOOLGUYorwww.pegisysotc.com

Q:WhatkindoftrainingcomeswiththePegisys?A: FREEon-siteTrainingCertificateforallnewcustomersthathaveboughtPegisys,excepttheVCIonly kit3828forJ2534reprogrammingandGlobalOBDIIscan.Thiscomprehensivetraininglastsupto 90minutes.OTCperiodicallyconductswebinarsFREEofchargeforPegisysownersorforthose thatareinterestedinlearningmoreinformation.

Q: IsthePegisysreplacingtheGenisys?A: No.TheGenisysisstilltheindustryleadingDiagnosticplatformwithbestinclasscoverage. TheGenisysremainspartoftheOTCdiagnosticlineup.

Q: IwantascantoolthatisPCbasedandhaswirelessabilitiesA: PegisysPCScan3828DLXkitisaWindowsbasedPCtool(PCRequired.Orthenew3828DLX-NBthat includesapreloadedConvertibleNetbooktouchscreentablet.AllversionsofPegisysdohavewireless capabilities.

Q: IfIcurrentlysubscribetoDirect-Hit,andIsubscribetoDirect-HitTechnicianon thePegisys,doIneedtokeepmysubscriptiontotheDirect-Hitwebsite?A: Direct-HitTechnicianisaspecializeddiagnosticeditionofDirect-HitforPegisysowners.TheIdentifix Direct-HitwebsitesubscriptionprovidesalloftheinformationavailableinDirect-HitTechnicianand accesstoadditionaltoolsandinformationonlyavailableonthewebsitesuchasJobestimating, maintenanceinformation,andIdentifix’suniquemaintenancesalestool.Additionally,theDirect-Hit websiteprovidesaccessforuptofour(4)techniciansintheshop.Havingbothsubscriptionswillinsure thatyouandallofyourtechnicianshaveinstantaccesstotheuniqueexperiencebaseddiagnostic informationthatDirect-Hitprovides,makingsurethatyourshopoperatesatpeakdiagnosticefficiency. Finally,asashopuser,ifyouareacurrentsubscribertotheDirect-Hitwebsite,youcanaddaDirect-Hit Techniciansubscriptiontoyouraccountforasavingsof50%offtheregularsubscriptionprice,or $39.00permonth.

Q:WillmytoolstopworkingifmyPegisystime-baseddirect-to-toolsubscriptionends?A: No,thePegisyswillbefullyfunctionalwithoutthesubscription,butyouwillnotreceiveautomatic updatesfornewvehiclecoverage.

Q:WillthePegisysdoTPMSdiagnosticandresetprocedureswhereapplicable?A: Yes!ThePegisyswillperformspecificDiagnosticbidirectionalfunctionsonTPMSsystemsjustasthe Genisysdoestoday.SomevehiclesystemsstillrequireadirecttestRFtoolsuchasthe3833M10orthe new3834TPRTooltoperformresetprocedures.

Q:Willtheinternetfunctionallowopenbrowsing?A: Atthistime,thePegisyshandset(3825JT)doesnotallowopenbrowsing.ThePCPegisysbased versions(3828,3828DLX,and3828DLX-NB)willallallowinternetbrowsing.

Q:HowcanIdetermineiftheshopwirelessiscompatiblewiththePegisys?A: ThePegisysutilizes802.11gwireless–themostcommonlyusedstandard.Toverifycompatibility, justattempttoaccesstheinternetwithanyPegisystoolorcheckyourwirelessroutermanualfor supportedformatsorcall1-800-233-7055foradviceonWiFiinstallation.

Q:Whathappenswhenyoumighthavemorethanonemechanicintheshopusingan Pegisysandtheyhappentobeworkingsidebyside?Willthiscauseanyinterference witheachothersunit?A: No.TheVCIismatedtothePegisysatthefactoryandexclusivecommunicationsaremaintained.

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GenisysEVO® PegisysPCDeluxe

Pegisys®

3866 3828DLX&3828DLX-NB

3825J

ScanFunctionality

CANEnabledTool(noadapterstobuy) X X X

GlobalOBDII(Domestic,Asian,European) X X X

OBDIIGenericDiagnosticTroubleCodes X X X

DiagnosticTroubleCodeDescriptions X X X

VehicleInformation(Mode9) X X X

FreezeFrameData X X X

Upgradable X X X

StateOBDCheck X X X

GenericDataStream X X X

ManufacturerSpecificDiagnosticTroubleCodes X X X

ManufacturerEnhancedDiagnosticTroubleCodes X X X

GraphDataStream X X X

EnhancedDataStream X X X

DomesticOBDIIEnhanced X X X

DomesticOBDI X X X

DomesticNon-EngineCoverage X X X

AsianOBDIIEnhanced X X X

AsianOBDI X X X

AsianNon-EngineCoverage X X X

BidirectionalControls(ActuatorTests) X X X

EuropeanOBDIIEnhanced Optional Optional Optional

EuropeanOBDI Optional Optional Optional

EuropeanNon-EngineCoverage Optional Optional Optional

AutomatedSystemTest X X X

AllSystemDTCScan X X X

MultipleLanguageSupport X X X

PCSoftware ConnecTech N/A N/A

Wired&WirelessInternetApplicationConnectivity X X

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GenisysEVO PegisysPCDeluxe

Pegisys

3866 3828DLX&3828DLX-NB

3825J

VehicleDiagnosticInformation

PathfinderTroubleshootingDiagnostics X X X

Repair-Trac®VINSpecificTechTips X X X

CodeAssistDTCSpecificTechTips X X X

InfoTech®Driveability&ComponentTestS/W X X X

IdentifixDirectHitTechnicianWeb-basedInfo X X

Options

HighSpeedScope X

5-GasAnalyzer X

HeavyDutyStandardCoverage X X X

J2534AllMakesReprogrammingSoftware X X

HotSwapBatteryKit X

Hardware

ColorDisplay X PC X

GraphicMonochromeLCD VCI

DetachableCable X X X

BatteryPower X X X

HighResolution8.4’TouchScreen X

EmbeddedHighSpeedScope X

WirelesstothecarVCI X X

VGAVideoOut X X

AirBridgeTechnologyWiFiWireless X X

StereoSpeakers&HeadphoneJack X

J2534HardwareCompliantVCI X X

Cableswithcolorcoding,partnumbers,anddescription X X

ForMoreDetailedInformationvisitusonourwebsite:www.otctools.com

GenisysEVO® PegisysPC Pegisys®

10-169 Rev. 1 ©2010 SPX. All rights reserved. Because of ongoing product improvements, we reserve the right to change design, materials, and specifications without notice. Certain kits may require additional cables or adapters. Product shipped may differ from photo(s) shown.