Data Storage - GMC Tech 2 User Manual

SECTION I
Power Supply
(see Section IV)
The Tech 2 can be powered from:
• The automobile battery power cable
• The cigarette lighter power cable
• The Tech 2 power supply
• The DLC (Data Link Connector) connection in most vehicles
Figure I-4
Table listing part numbers for Tech 2 power supplies and cables (see Section IV)
Commands
The Tech 2 prompts you to enter commands via the membrane keypad for:
• Retrieving and viewing diagnostic information
• Selecting self tests
• Performing vehicle diagnostics

Data Storage

The Tech 2 contains electronic components called PCMCIA (Personal Computer Memory Card Industry
Association) cards, which store diagnostic programs. The Tech 2 can be updated as vehicle models
change by reprogramming the PCMCIA card via the RS-232 connector.
Figure I-5
Table showing the PCMCIA kit part number and description
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