Details
OBDLink® EX is an affordable, user-friendly, professional-grade OBD adapter designed from the ground up to take full advantage of all of the features of the FORScan software for Windows. In turn, FORScan takes advantage of exclusive OBDLink functionality. FORScan team recommends EX for its connection reliability, lightning-fast data transfer speed, and support of the proprietary Ford CAN buses.
EX quickly and accurately diagnoses engine problems and accesses performance parameters for all OBD-II compliant vehicles (except hybrid or electric vehicles).
Visit FORScan.org to download the latest FORScan software. FORScan was designed specifically for Ford, Lincoln, Mercury, and Mazda vehicles. Click here for a list of supported modules.
- Detect vehicle on-board network configuration
- Read and Reset trouble codes from all modules
- Read module sensor data
- Run Test diagnostic procedures
- Run service procedures
- And much more!
KEY FEATURES
- Plug-and-play design
- Maximum vehicle coverage (Verify your vehicle is OBD-II compliant)
- Custom-Designed for use with FORScan
- Electronic Switch allows access to all CAN buses simultaneously
- Maximum Throughput -up to 20 times faster than "toggle switch" adapters
- Rock-Solid connection avoids data corruption and dropped packets
Additional Info
INTERFACE | USB Port |
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DEVICE WEIGHT | 3.4 oz (96.4 g) |
DIMENSIONS | 3.5 L x 1.78 W in (88.9 x 45.2 mm) |
SUPPORTS ALL OBD-II PROTOCOLS | Yes |
SUPPORTS SINGLE-WIRE CAN (GMLAN) | No |
SUPPORTS FORD MEDIUM-SPEED CAN (MS-CAN) | Yes |
USB SPECIFICATIONS |
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OPERATING CURRENT | 6.5mA @ 12V |
BATTERYSAVER™ MODE | < 1 mA |
OPERATING VOLTAGE | 8-30V DC |
OPERATING TEMPERATURE | -4º to 131º F (-20º to 55º C) |
OPERATING HUMIDITY | 10 to 85% (non-condensing) |
MAXIMUM PARAMETER ID (PID) RATE | ~200 PIDs/second |
PACKAGE CONTENTS |
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WARRANTY | OBDLink® EX comes with an unconditional 90-day money-back guarantee, and a 3 year warranty. |
- Legislated OBD-II protocols:
- ISO 15765-4 (CAN 250/500 kbps, 11/29 bit)
- ISO 14230-4 (Keyword Protocol 2000)
- ISO 9141-2 (Asian, European, Chrysler)
- J1850 VPW (GM)
- J1850 PWM (Ford)
- Medium-Speed CAN (MS-CAN) - Ford proprietary network
Windows
- PCs, Laptops, and Tablets (Windows Vista and newer) with USB connection
Android*
- Smartphones & Tablets (Android 3.1 and newer)
Apple/iOS
- Not supported
*Device must be using Android 3.1 or higher and support USB host mode. A USB OTG (“On the Go”) cable is required to connect OBDLink® EX (not included with purchase). Before purchasing EX for use with an Android, make sure phone or tablet meets these requirements.
Download OBDLink EX Quickstart Guide
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