MODIS™ Family and SOLUS Edge™ Code Scan and Vehicle System Report

Overview

Selecting 'Code Scan' initiates an active scan of a vehicle's control modules. The results are compiled into a Vehicle System Report, which can be printed using ALTUS or ShopStream Connect™ (SSC). The report can also be shared via email, text, and social media when using ALTUS.

Setting Up the Vehicle System Report

To customize your Vehicle System Report, use ShopStream Connect (SSC) to add your shop's name, address, and phone number, and to set up a date and time stamp.

ShopStream Connect Setup and Connection

1. Download and install the ShopStream Connect (SSC) software on your PC.
2. Connect the diagnostic tool to the PC using the supplied USB cable.
3. On the diagnostic tool, navigate to the Home screen, select 'Tools', then select 'Connect-to-PC'.
4. Open the SSC application on your PC. If it does not launch automatically, open it manually.
5. In the SSC application's file directory (left side), double-click the drive corresponding to your diagnostic tool's name to view saved files.

Adding Your Shop Information to the Report

You can include your shop's information in the report header and add a timestamp:

1. In SSC, go to 'Tools' > 'Options' > 'Edit Shop Info'.
2. The 'Shop Info' dialog box will open, allowing you to enter your shop's name, address, and phone number. This information will appear in the report header. A preview panel shows how the information will look when printed.
3. Check the 'Use Shop Info in Printout Header' box to include your shop information in the printout.
4. Check the 'Use timestamp in Vehicle System Report' box to include the scan time in the printout.
5. Select 'Save' to confirm your changes and close the dialog box.

Your setup is now complete to begin creating Vehicle System Reports.

Figure 1: MODIS Edge Home Screen showing various functions including Scanner, OBD-II/EOBD, Guided Component Tests, Scope Multimeter, Quick Lookups, Previous Vehicle and Data, and Tools.

Figure 2: ShopStream Connect menu showing 'Options' and 'Edit Shop Info' highlighted.

Figure 3: ShopStream Connect 'Edit Shop Info' dialog box with fields for shop name, address, phone number, and options to include shop info and timestamp in the printout.

Using Code Scan to Scan Vehicle Systems

After connecting to and identifying a vehicle via 'Scanner' on your diagnostic tool, select 'Code Scan' from the Vehicle System menu to begin scanning vehicle control modules.

During the scan, the total number of systems analyzed is displayed at the top of the screen.

Once the scan is complete, the report is automatically saved and can be viewed on the diagnostic tool:

1. From the Home screen, select 'Previous Vehicles and Data'.
2. Select 'View Saved Data'.
3. Choose the code scan report file from the list to view it.

Note: Vehicle System Reports are automatically uploaded to ALTUSdrive.com when saved (requires Wi-Fi connection and registration). Refer to "Printing From ALTUS" for printing instructions using ALTUS. For more information on Code Scan, consult your diagnostic tool's user manual at www.snapon.com/diagnostics/us/UserManuals.

Figure 4: Diagnostic tool screen showing the 'Code Scan' option selected.

Figure 5: Scan progress display showing 'Systems detected' and a list of vehicle systems with their respective code counts.

Figure 6: List of saved files, with a specific code scan report highlighted for viewing.

Editing the Report

After a report is generated, you can edit fields such as VIN, License Plate, and Odometer, and add notes using SSC.

1. Open the Vehicle System Report .XML file you wish to edit in SSC.
2. Click on the editable fields to change values or add notes.
3. Check the 'Add the notes to the printed copy' box to include your notes in the printed report.

Figure 7: Vehicle System Report showing editable fields for VIN, License Plate, Odometer, and Notes, with the option to add notes to the printed copy.

Printing the Report from ShopStream Connect

1. Double-click the relevant .XML file from the list to open it.
2. In the report viewer, select 'Print'. This will open the Windows print dialog window.
3. Select your desired printer and click 'Print'.

Figure 8: ShopStream Connect report viewer with the 'Print' option highlighted.

Figure 9: Windows print dialog window showing printer selection and print options.

Printing the Report from ALTUS

Notes:

• To display shop contact information on the report, it must be set up and printed using ShopStream Connect.
• ALTUSDRIVE.com navigation and menu options may differ based on the device and operating system.
• A PDF file type viewer is required to view and/or print Vehicle System Reports using ALTUS.

Using a PC - Typical

1. Log in to your ALTUS account at ALTUSDrive.com.
2. Locate the Vehicle System Report you wish to print, and select the menu icon (usually in the upper right corner).
3. Select 'Download'.

Once downloaded, you can print or share the report from your device.

Figure 10: ALTUS interface showing a report card with a menu icon and download option.

Using a Mobile Device - Typical

1. Log in to your ALTUS account at ALTUSDrive.com.
2. Find the Vehicle System Report and tap it to open its detail card.
3. Tap the report again. This may initiate an automatic download or open the report in a new browser tab. If necessary, tap and hold the report to reveal options and select the download option.

After downloading to your device, print the report. If your device lacks print capabilities, you may need to transfer or share the file to a device that does. Consult your device's "User Guide" for printer setup instructions.

Figure 11: Illustrates the process of downloading a report from a mobile device via ALTUS, showing steps A, B, C, and D.