Snap-On ETHOS - Chapter 4: Navigation; Screen Layout; Title Bar

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Chapter 4 Navigation
The following sections describe screen layout, how to navigate the interface, and how to make
selections using screen menus and buttons. The various types of ETHOS™ screen
messages are also explained in this section.
4.1 Screen Layout
Scan tool screens (Figure 4-1) typically include the following sections:
• The title bar—shows test and tool status.
• The toolbar—contains test controls.
• The main body—displays menus and test data.
Figure 4-1
Sample ETHOS screen
1— Title bar
2— Toolbar
3— Main body
4.1.1 Title Bar
The title bar at the top of the screen, provides basic information about current tool operating
conditions. Title bar options vary depending upon vehicle make and model, what test is being
performed or what menu is selected. Title bar information may include:
• The identification (ID) of the test vehicle
• The name of the active menu or database
• The complete name of the highlighted abbreviated parameter name in graph mode
• A power source indicator
• A vehicle communication indicator
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RPM
TPS(%) 0
TPS(V) 0.00
O2 B1-S1(mV) 677
O2 B2-S1(mV) 482
O2 B1-S2(mV) 786
O2 B2-S2(mV) 790
INJ PW B1(mS) 13.0
INJ PW B2(mS) 13.6
RPM 1411