What is Marine Engine Diagnostics?

Marine engine diagnostics is the analysis of an engine’s internal computer system. This is achieved by connecting the engine’s ECM (Electronic Control Module) to a computer running a diagnostic software. The connection is done using an adapter that is specific to the engine that is being investigated. A marine engine diagnostic helps provide crucial information on the history of the engine. This information is fundamental when purchasing a new or used boat. With a diagnostic scan, the marine surveyor is able to confirm details like the RPM run history, real engine hours and other vital information that gives you a better understanding of how the engine has been used. The diagnostic will reveal both old and new fault codes.

To help our clients’ make the best decision when buying a boat, we provide them with diagnostics that provide crucial details on the history of an engine. In addition, our advanced engine diagnostic software can record an engine’s performance during a sea trial. This is for inboard-powered boats. This helps the surveyor confirm the correctness of the gauges as well as get more accurate data on the overall performance of a vessel in a sea trial. Engine diagnostics is provided as an additional option on gasoline inboard and most outboard engines that are equipped with ECMs.

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Outboard Engine Diagnostics

Sun Coast Marine Surveying offers engine diagnostic checks on all jet ski and outboard engines. We will connect your engine’s ECM to our robust diagnostic software using an adapter that is specific to your engine. This helps our marine surveyors to verify vital details such as the engine’s RPM run history, engine hours, fault codes and in some cases we can get details on your servicing history. These details are vital when deciding on the boat or jet ski to buy. However, you should note that this service is optional and only offered when getting a marine survey.

Outboard Engine Diagnostics Screen Shots

 

Diacom supports MerCruiser, Mercury Outboards, Volvo Penta, lndmar, Pleasurecraft Marine, Crusader, Ilmor, Marine Power, Kodiak, Flagship Marine, GM RamJet Engines and more…

Diacom PC-based diagnostic tool offers the adaptability and strength you need to troubleshoot modern-day complex EFI systems. Diacom Marine is one of the few diagnostic tools that support the largest range of engines, and all this is offered in a single diagnostic tool. Diacom harnesses the power of a standard Window-based notebook to accurately and quickly pinpoint problems with the EFI system.

• Productivity equals profitability.
  You don’t need advanced computer systems to diagnose EFI faults. Diacom allows you to run it on your standard notebook PC.
• Stay compatible and competitive.
  Diacom frees you from the constraints of dedicated diagnostic tools. You get to leverage the technology of your notebook. You will also enjoy the convenience of exchanging engine data over the Internet and access to CD-based service data.

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PC Diagnostic Power

Diacom Marine is quickly redefining marine engine diagnostic services. It is a servicing tool that can identify problems quickly and accurately. This is made possible by the fact that most gasoline inboard, outboard motors and sterndrive all come with a complex engine control system. Diacom will give you complete access to the engine control system with a standard notebook. The software has more advanced diagnostic features than any other tool on the market.

You Spoke, We Listened

Diacom was not developed for the sake of developing a diagnostic tool. Diacom Marine was created with your opinions and recommendations in mind. We know that there is no one more competent to complete your tasks than you. That is why for the last decade, we have been accumulating information from the businesses and marine service professionals that we serve. This information helped our engineers create a wish list, which helped us build an organized, user-friendly and discoverable tool. This tool is the Diacom Marine. It was made possible by your valuable feedback.

Internet Connectivity

The Internet is constantly changing the way we do things. It has probably changed how you communicate with customers and suppliers. Diacom is here to give the Internet the means to change the way you troubleshoot engines. The tool is Internet conscious and offers the ability to easily share data with third parties. It is also able to convert your engine data into formats that can be read by such software as Access and Microsoft Excel.

Big Screen, Huge Advantage

Laptops have bigger and better screens than ever before. Diacom is taking advantage of this new feature to display the ‘Big Picture’ of what is really happening. It achieves this by taking advantage of the large display on your personal computer. The Big Picture ensures that you will be spending more time understanding EFI values and less time clicking on scanner keys to read through the list of parameters. Diacom further allows you to alter data display so that you can see every EFI system type in the way it best appeals to you. Added features include side-by-side twin engine displays, expanded parameter windows, instant pop-up graphs, report printing and extensive data recording capabilities. This shows why more and more marine surveyors are turning to Diacom.

The Electronic Information Age

You no longer have to spend hours sifting through huge mountains of service manuals and technical bulletins. Instead, most manufacturers provide engine service information on CDs. The digital data is easy to search and can be updated with engine servicing information. Diacom takes advantage of the electronic information age and makes it easy to load digital information provided by engine manufacturers into the tool. On the Diacom display screen, you will be able to access service information features by simply clicking on the fault code.

Tests Made to Order

Because there is a huge variety of EFI systems that are being used in the marine sector, tests that have been made for a specific engine management system cannot be used on other systems. The engineers who developed Diacom understand this. As a result, the tool is designed to set itself up automatically to fit the EFI system that is under investigation. This helps streamline work by displaying and delivering specific sets of tests relevant to a specific system. The Windows ActiveX programming technology makes this possible.

Special Functions

Every factory-authorized dealership understands the importance of having the most up-to-date service technology. This is why we integrated specialist EFI system functions in Diacom Marine. We were able to do this thanks to a collaboration with marine engine manufacturers. As a result, factory-authorized dealerships can perform memory updates and system upgrades within minutes with one integrated diagnostic program. As a result, Diacom helps reduce and, in some cases, eliminate the use of ECM exchanges.

For More Information

To obtain a comprehensive list of features and information about Diacom Marine as well as other Rinda Technologies products, please visit our website at www.rinda.com. Product specialists can also be reached in the USA and Canada by calling 773-736-6633.

System requirements

To use Diacom, you need:

• Notebook or Netbook PC with 1 Ghz or higher processor.
• Microsoft Windows 7, Windows Windows Vista, Windows XP (both 32bit and 64bit versions of Win 7 / Vista are supported)
• 512 MB of RAM minimum
• 150 MB or greater of available hard disk space.
• CD-ROM drive
• USB port.
• SVGA (800 x 600) or higher resolution display screen.
• Mouse, touchpad, or compatible pointing device.

Additional items or services required to use certain features:

• Internet connection for email and web related features.
• Appropriate document viewing utilities such as Adobe Acrobat and Microsoft Internet Explorer to view electronic service information.
• Diacom special functions require usage authorization and data files supplied by engine manufacturers.

1. Engine service manuals in electronic format must be obtained from the engine and /or vehicle manufacturers.

2. Usage restrictions apply based upon dealer type and status. Diacom special functions vary with EFI system type and engine manufacturer.

Please note all specifications are subject to change without notice. Photos and screen images shown may differ based upon product version or other factors. Information presented in this document is believed to be accurate. Responsibility for errors, omisstbof inform ation or results from the use of this information cannot be assumed by Rinda Technologies, Inc.