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IMPROVEMENTS AND CHANGES
New Software Version 5.1
Evinrude Diagnostics software is a Windows based diagnostic tool developed for
Evinrude E-TEC outboards. The latest version will communicate with DI engines
back to 1997.
Model year changes require the release of new software versions. Version 5.1 is
required for model year 2012 and older.
New diagnostics software (version 5.1, P/N 5008689) automatically shipped to
all authorized U.S. and Canadian service dealers as part of the North American
Essential Tools and Software Program. Existing dealers are charged a reduced
price for this software as an annual software license renewal and update.
Evinrude Diagnostics software version 5.1 Minimum Hardware Requirements:
• Personal Computer: IBM-compatible laptop computer.
• Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7, Vista, XP, 2008 or 2003.
• CPU Speed: Pentium II 133 MHz or higher.
• Memory: 64 megabyte or more.
• Hard disk: 40 megabyte or more of free space.
• Floppy drive: necessary for injector coefficient file installations, but not required if
user has internet access to DealerPort or BOSSWeb.
Refer to Service Bulletin 2010-07(S).
• Display resolution: 800 x 600 (1024 x 768 preferred), font size 96 dpi.
• Interface Port:
•Computer RS-232 (9-pin) Serial Port.
•USB to RS-232 (9-pin) Serial Adapter: Configured to ComPort 1 through 9.
•CardBus/PCMCIA to RS-232 (9-pin) Serial Adapter: Configured to ComPort 1
through 9.
• Communications Cable: Use Interface Cable, P/N 437955.
IMPORTANT: Version 5.1 software MUST be installed using the program CD,
P/N 5008689. Version 5.1 software is NOT available online.
Evinrude Diagnostics software (version 5.1)
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