Teradyne Diagnostic Solutions Reveals Symptom Based Diagnostic System; Global Automotive Diagnostics Leader Rolls out Revolutionary Diagnostic Product for Ford of Europe

Branded by Ford as the Integrated Diagnostic System, IDS is in theprocess of being rolled out across all of Ford's European AuthorisedRepairers, and represents a multi million-Euro investment from thecompany.

Not to be confused with the simultaneous global launch of anas-yet undisclosed new product at the same venue, Teradyne DiagnosticSolutions will be demonstrating IDS at this year's Automechanika tradeshow. The demonstration will showcase how the combined hardware,software and IT infrastructure developments will bring benefits to theAuthorised Repairer Technicians and save the manufacturer substantialsums of money.

Mark McMahon, Ford Service Diagnostic Operations Manager explains:"The IDS software is installed on the Portable Test Unit (PTU) - aPanasonic CF18 'Toughbook(TM)' laptop - and is fully integrated intothe existing Ford ETIS software which is the on-line technicalinformation system used in Ford Authorised Repairer Workshops."

Ian Legate, Teradyne product manager, adds: "Teradyne has workedvery closely with Ford to deliver a leading-edge Diagnostic system forthe 21st Century.

"The user-friendly system integrates symptom-based diagnostics,technical information (via ETIS) and feedback to guide the technicianthrough the diagnostic and repair processes and allows online approvalof warranty repairs. Designed to make full use of wirelessconnectivity, IDS also reduces diagnosis and repair time by making allthe information required by the technician available on the PTU,saving visits from the vehicle to access ETIS and other sources ofinformation currently only available away from the vehicle."

By linking all Authorised Repairers (ARs) to Ford via theInternet, IDS allows immediate online update of the software andallows feedback of a record of every diagnostic session undertaken onevery vehicle. This will facilitate much faster identification offield issues and allow suitable fixes to be developed and deployed tothe ARs overnight instead of waiting for the next software issue viaCD or DVD. This further supports Ford's objective to "fix it rightfirst time".

Teradyne Diagnostic Solutions will be demonstrating IDS at itsstand at Automechanika: hall 3.1, walkway B, stand 61 from the 12thSeptember.

Notes to editors: Teradyne Diagnostic Solutions is a leadingprovider of automotive manufacturing and dealership diagnostic andinformation solutions. Teradyne equipment is used to test one vehicleevery second all over the world, both on the production line and indealership service areas With over 22 years' experience of globalpartnerships with many of the world's largest OEM automotivemanufacturers, it delivers expert consultation services, technologyleading diagnostic products and outstanding service and support.

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