{"product_id":"topdon-usa-artilink600-automotive-computer-scan-tool","title":"Topdon USA ArtiLink600 Automotive Computer Scan Tool","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"divider\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn11.bigcommerce.com\/s-ew8kwapfc4\/images\/stencil\/original\/image-manager\/golden-bar.png?t=1681903157\" alt=\"\" width=\"1198\" height=\"8\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv id=\"kd-main-product-feature-container\" class=\"kd-main-product-feature-container\"\u003e \u003ch3 class=\"h3 accordion\"\u003eProduct Description\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"panel\"\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"kd-product-feature-continer kd-flex-row-2\"\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"kd-prouduct-feature-item kd-prouduct-feature-content\"\u003e \u003ch3\u003eTopdon ArtiLink600 Automotive Computer Scan Tool\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe line that separates a code reader from a diagnostic tool is not how many codes it displays — it is whether the tool can \u003cstrong\u003ecommand a module instead of only listening to one\u003c\/strong\u003e. The ArtiLink600 sits on the useful side of that line: it runs ABS and SRS active tests, meaning it will tell a module to do something and let you watch whether it does.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThat is the reason to choose this over the readers it shelves next to. A reader tells you a wheel speed sensor circuit has a fault. An active test cycles the pump and the valves so you can hear and see which corner responds, which turns a two-hour diagnosis into a ten-minute one.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eWhat bi-directional control actually buys you\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003eTopdon lists the active-test (bi-directional control) coverage explicitly rather than vaguely: Fiat, Alfa Romeo, Holden, Saab, US-Ford, GM, Nissan, Mercedes, Benz, Volvo, Land Rover and BMW. Read that list before you buy, because it is narrower than the read-and-clear coverage and it is the feature people buy the tool for.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRead-and-clear ABS and SRS diagnostics — ECU information, trouble codes, live data stream — span 42 car brands. On the maintenance side there are three service resets: oil service across 53 brands, steering angle sensor across 41, and battery management across 22. Those are the jobs a general workshop actually turns away for want of a tool: a battery replaced on a modern car without a management reset will not charge to the strategy the manufacturer intended.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eThe screen, the cable and where you work\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe display is a \u003cstrong\u003e3.5-inch\u003c\/strong\u003e colour LCD at 320 by 480. On a handheld tool that size is a working decision rather than a bragging one: it is enough to plot a live data stream and read a code definition without scrolling a line at a time, on a device you can still hold in one hand while the other is on a wiring loom.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe diagnostic cable is \u003cstrong\u003e1185mm\u003c\/strong\u003e, or \u003cstrong\u003e46.65 inch\u003c\/strong\u003e, and that is the specification worth checking against your own habits. It is enough to reach from an under-dash port to the driver's seat, so you can sit in the car and drive a live data capture. It is not enough to reach from the port to a bench, and no scan tool cable in this class is.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe unit measures 8.46 by 4.49 by \u003cstrong\u003e1.36 inch\u003c\/strong\u003e (215 by 114.1 by \u003cstrong\u003e34.5mm\u003c\/strong\u003e) and weighs 535g, or 18.87 oz. Boxed for shipping it is 10.31 by 8.70 by \u003cstrong\u003e2.12 inch\u003c\/strong\u003e (262 by 221 by \u003cstrong\u003e54mm\u003c\/strong\u003e). It runs on vehicle power at 9–\u003cstrong\u003e18V\u003c\/strong\u003e, so there is no battery to go flat between jobs — the tool wakes up when it is plugged in, which is the right design for something that lives in a drawer for a fortnight at a time.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eReporting, recording and the paperwork side\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003eThree features here are aimed at the part of the job that happens after the fault is found. The tool sends diagnostic reports directly to a printer. It records and replays a live data stream, so an intermittent fault captured on a test drive can be reviewed slowly afterwards instead of chased in traffic. And freeze frame data is stored for later analysis.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTaken together those turn a diagnosis into something you can hand over. A customer being asked to authorise work believes a printed capture in a way they do not believe a verbal description, and a warranty department will not accept the verbal description at all.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eCoverage, and the parts that stay current\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe tool performs all ten modes of OBDII testing and covers emission-related faults on most modern cars built after 1996. A DTC lookup library gives full code definitions on the device itself, so a code you do not recognise does not send you to a phone. Single-click shortcuts jump straight to read and clear, I\/M readiness and the help functions.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiagnostic software updates are free for the lifetime of the tool.\u003c\/strong\u003e On a scan tool that is a running cost avoided rather than a feature: coverage that is not updated stops matching the cars arriving at the door, and a tool with a subscription attached quietly becomes an annual decision.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe menu runs in English, Spanish, Italian, German, Japanese, Russian, French and Portuguese, and there is a built-in speaker for audible feedback during tests.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eWill it suit your work?\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003eThree honest checks before you buy. Confirm your makes appear on the active-test list above if bi-directional control is why you are buying. Confirm the cable length suits where you like to sit. And be clear that this is an OBDII-era tool — vehicles built before 1996 are outside its remit.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003ePerfect For\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eIndependent general repair shops\u003c\/strong\u003e that need ABS and SRS work in-house rather than subcontracted.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eTechnicians building a first serious diagnostic kit\u003c\/strong\u003e, where the step up from a reader to bi-directional control is the one that pays.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eMobile mechanics and roadside technicians\u003c\/strong\u003e, for a handheld that runs on vehicle power with nothing to charge.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eUsed car dealers and trade buyers\u003c\/strong\u003e checking codes, readiness monitors and airbag history before money changes hands.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eSerious home mechanics\u003c\/strong\u003e maintaining several vehicles who want service resets without a dealer visit.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003ch3\u003eWhat's in the Box\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe tool and its diagnostic cable, at the length quoted above. The listing data does not itemise anything beyond that, so this page does not claim a case, a memory card or a printed manual. Ask us and we will confirm the current packing list before you order.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003ctable\u003e \u003ctbody\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eModel\u003c\/th\u003e \u003ctd\u003eArtiLink600 (AL600)\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eDisplay\u003c\/th\u003e \u003ctd\u003e3.5-inch colour LCD, 320 by 480\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eDiagnostic cable\u003c\/th\u003e \u003ctd\u003e1185mm (46.65 inch)\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eOperating voltage\u003c\/th\u003e \u003ctd\u003e9–18V from the vehicle\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eUnit size\u003c\/th\u003e \u003ctd\u003e215 by 114.1 by 34.5mm (8.46 by 4.49 by 1.36 inch)\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003ePackage size\u003c\/th\u003e \u003ctd\u003e262 by 221 by 54mm (10.31 by 8.70 by 2.12 inch)\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eNet weight\u003c\/th\u003e \u003ctd\u003e535g (18.87 oz)\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eOperating temperature\u003c\/th\u003e \u003ctd\u003e-10°C to 50°C (14°F to 122°F)\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eStorage temperature\u003c\/th\u003e \u003ctd\u003e-20°C to 70°C (-4°F to 158°F)\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eSoftware updates\u003c\/th\u003e \u003ctd\u003eFree for the life of the tool\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003c\/tbody\u003e \u003c\/table\u003e \u003ch3\u003eCertification and compliance\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe data we hold for this tool does not name a third-party safety or conformity listing, and this page will not imply one it cannot evidence. That is worth saying rather than leaving blank, because some fleet and municipal purchasing policies require named documentation for workshop electronics before a tool can be issued. If yours does, tell us which document your policy asks for and we will obtain the current manufacturer paperwork before you order.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eShipping and delivery\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003eA parcel-sized item, shipped to addresses in the lower 48 states or collected from the warehouse. Cost is calculated for your address during checkout rather than printed here, because carrier rates move and a number on a page goes stale. Open the box and check the cable and connector over on arrival, and note any damage on the delivery paperwork at the time — a bent connector is the sort of thing that is obvious on day one and arguable on day ten.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eWarranty\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003eTerms and the claim process are published on our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mechanicsuperstore.com\/pages\/warranty-claims\"\u003ewarranty claims page\u003c\/a\u003e. If the tool fails, contact us before opening the housing or repairing the cable. A scan tool that has been taken apart or spliced cannot be assessed, and a diagnostic cable in particular is a part where a home repair and a manufacturing fault look identical from the outside.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"divider\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn11.bigcommerce.com\/s-ew8kwapfc4\/images\/stencil\/original\/image-manager\/golden-bar.png?t=1681903157\" alt=\"\" width=\"1198\" height=\"8\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv id=\"kd-main-product-details-container\" class=\"kd-main-product-details-container\"\u003e \u003ch3 class=\"h3 accordion\"\u003eProduct Features\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"panel\"\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"kd-product-details-continer kd-flex-row\"\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"kd-prouduct-details-item\"\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eABS \u0026amp; SRS system diagnostics for 42 car brands: Access to ECU Information; Read \u0026amp; Clear DTCs; Live Data Stream; Active Test\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eABS \u0026amp; SRS Active Test (Bi-Directional Control) works for Fiat, Alpha Romeo, Holden, Saab, US-Ford, GM, Nissan, Mercedes, Benz, Volvo, LandRover, and BMW.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e3 Maintenance Services: Oil Reset for 53 car brands; SAS Reset for 41 car brands; BMS Reset for 22 car brands and growing\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFully functioned OBD2 test to solve emission-related issues for most modern cars after 1996\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFree lifetime diagnostic software updates\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSend Diagnostic Reports Directly To Your Printer\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eData Record \u0026amp; Replay for Live Data Stream\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFreeze Frame for further analysis\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSingle-Click Shortcuts to Read\/Clear DTCs, I\/M Readiness, HELP Functions\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDTC LookUp Library for detailed Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) explanations\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e3.5” color LCD screen\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eBuilt-in speaker\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eErgonomic design\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMultilingual Menu: English, Spanish, Italian, German, Japanese, Russian, French, and Portuguese.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"divider\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn11.bigcommerce.com\/s-ew8kwapfc4\/images\/stencil\/original\/image-manager\/golden-bar.png?t=1681903157\" alt=\"\" width=\"1198\" height=\"8\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv id=\"kd-main-product-spec-container\" class=\"kd-main-product-spec-container\"\u003e \u003ch3 class=\"h3 accordion\"\u003eProduct Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"panel\"\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"kd-product-spec-continer kd-flex-row\"\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"kd-prouduct-spec-item\"\u003e \u003ctable border=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\"\u003e \u003ctbody\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003ctd align=\"left\" width=\"50%\"\u003eModel\u003c\/td\u003e \u003ctd align=\"right\" width=\"50%\"\u003eArtiLink600​\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003ctd align=\"left\" width=\"50%\"\u003eDisplay\u003c\/td\u003e \u003ctd align=\"right\" width=\"50%\"\u003e3.5-Inch LCD; 320*480​\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003ctd align=\"left\" width=\"50%\"\u003eDiagnostic Cable Length\u003c\/td\u003e \u003ctd align=\"right\" width=\"50%\"\u003e1185mm (46.65 inch)\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003ctd align=\"left\" width=\"50%\"\u003eOperating Voltage\u003c\/td\u003e \u003ctd align=\"right\" width=\"50%\"\u003e9~18V\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003ctd align=\"left\" width=\"50%\"\u003eOperating Temperature\u003c\/td\u003e \u003ctd align=\"right\" width=\"50%\"\u003e-10℃~50℃ (14℉~122℉)\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003ctd align=\"left\" width=\"50%\"\u003eStorage Temperature\u003c\/td\u003e \u003ctd align=\"right\" width=\"50%\"\u003e-20℃~70℃ (-4℉~158℉)\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003ctd align=\"left\" width=\"50%\"\u003eUnit Dimension\u003c\/td\u003e \u003ctd align=\"right\" width=\"50%\"\u003e215*114.1*34.5mm (8.46*4.49*1.36 inch)\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003ctd align=\"left\" width=\"50%\"\u003ePackage Size\u003c\/td\u003e \u003ctd align=\"right\" width=\"50%\"\u003e262*221*54mm (10.31*8.70*2.12 inch)\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003ctd align=\"left\" width=\"50%\"\u003eNet Weight\u003c\/td\u003e \u003ctd align=\"right\" width=\"50%\"\u003e535g (18.87 oz)\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003c\/tbody\u003e \u003c\/table\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"divider\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn11.bigcommerce.com\/s-ew8kwapfc4\/images\/stencil\/original\/image-manager\/golden-bar.png?t=1681903157\" alt=\"\" width=\"1198\" height=\"8\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv id=\"kd-main-product-downloads-container\" class=\"kd-main-product-downloads-container\"\u003e \u003ch3 class=\"h3 accordion\"\u003eDownloads\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"panel\"\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"kd-product-downloads-continer kd-flex-row\"\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"kd-prouduct-downloads-item\"\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"kd-img-container kd-flex-row\"\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"kd-img-item\"\u003e \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0632\/5442\/9831\/files\/vector.png?v=1742916126\" alt=\"\"\u003e \u003ch5\u003eBrochure\u003c\/h5\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"kd-img-item\"\u003e \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0632\/5442\/9831\/files\/untitled.png?v=1742916130\" alt=\"\"\u003e \u003ch5\u003eManual\u003c\/h5\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"kd-img-item\"\u003e \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0632\/5442\/9831\/files\/vector-1.png?v=1742916133\" alt=\"\"\u003e \u003ch5\u003eWarranty\u003c\/h5\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"kd-prouduct-downloads-item\"\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"divider\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn11.bigcommerce.com\/s-ew8kwapfc4\/images\/stencil\/original\/image-manager\/golden-bar.png?t=1681903157\" alt=\"\" width=\"1198\" height=\"8\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"TOPDON","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49287143227546,"sku":"TD52110012","price":90.3,"currency_code":"PKR","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/coretarps.co.uk\/products\/topdon-usa-artilink600-automotive-computer-scan-tool","provider":"My Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}