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Shade Tree Software Launches Wireless OBD-II AdapterShade Tree Software cuts the cord with its latest product offering, a Bluetooth based wireless vehicle interface. The ability to connect to CAN, K-Line and J1850 based databuses is now available to customers owning a Bluetooth enabled, PalmOS PDA. Not only does this adapter allow customers to perform extensive VAG family (VAG, Audi, etc.) diagnostics on vehicle using a K-Line databus, but the new adapter also supports the CAN bus. All this on inexpensive, compact PalmOS PDAs with no boot times. In addition to the VAG diagnostics Shade Tree is known for, this new product has to ability to perform OBD-II diagnostics on all vehicles model year 1996 and news. This includes domestic vehicles using the J1850 databus (Ford and GM). Did we mention Bluetooth? This newest product does use a cable to connect the PDA to the vehicle adapter. The wireless Bluetooth link allows customers more flexibility when performing diagnostics. Customers can walk around the vehicle or even under the vehicle while monitoring real-time data and not have to worry about getting tangled in a cord. With a class 1 transceiver the adapter has a long range allowing users to walk across the shop or even go to another room without dropping their diagnostic link. Shade Tree's Bluetooth product is currently available from the VAD division of HPA Motorsports. Shade Tree Software Partners with HPA Motorsports for DistributionBoulder, Colo., August 1, 2006 - Shade Tree Software has partnered with HPA Motorsports' Vehicle Automotive Diagnostics (VAD) division to provide exclusive distribution and support for Shade Tree's popular ProDiag and ProDiag HD diagnostic tools. ProDiag is aimed at the enthusiast and home mechanic, while ProDiag HD is a rugged, industrial grade tool designed for the rigors of use by professional mechanics. Both tools include factory tool grade functionality for Volkswagen and Audi vehicles. In addition to its rugged design ProDiag HD adds support for other OBD-II capable vehicles using CAN, J1850, or ISO-9141 interfaces. “We are very excited about our partnership with HPA,” said Michael Durian, Shade Tree Software co-founder. &ldquoWith HPA's reputation and track-record, they will be able to open new doors for us and allow even better market access to our diagnostic tools. Additionally, this partnership allows Shade Tree to better focus its engineering skills on creating new diagnostic tools to serve future markets.” Sales and support will be handled by HPA's VAD division at http://www.versatileautomotivediagnostics.com/. Existing Shade Tree customers will also be supported through VAD. Marcel Horn, President of HPA Motorsports said, “We have been looking for a way to expand HPA's presence in the automotive industry beyond best-in-class tuning products and services. When we saw Shade Tree's diagnostic tools, we knew we had a winner. These diagnostic tools will allow us to provide high performance tools to the service and repair automotive market. Our first hand experience with Shade Tree's product gives us absolute confidence in the value of this technology.” As part of the partnership, the ProDiag and ProDiag HD products will be rebranded as “VAD Mobile” for the consumer market and “VAD Pro” for professional mechanics. “HPA's VAD division is a top-notch organization and we are confident they will give our diagnostic tools increased exposure while maintaining the high level of quality and support our customers expect,” said Steven Eiche, Shade Tree co-founder. Additional information about VAD Mobile and VAD Pro is available at http://www.versatileautomotivediagnostics.com/. Founded in 2002, Shade Tree Software, LLC is a Boulder, Colorado-based company specializing in vehicle diagnostic tools. Now in its fifteenth year of business, HPA Motorsports Inc. is a leader in VW/Audi high performance tuning.
HPA Motorsports VAD can be reached at: 1.604.598.8520 x110
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