After selecting my language, I needed to pick my Wi-Fi network and enter the passcode. Topdon ArtiDiag500: Setupīecause of its Wi-Fi capabilities, the Topdon AritDiag500 took a few extra minutes to set up. The Wi-Fi link is also for updating the system's software. Anything I retrieved could be sent as an email via the Wi-Fi connection. I was able to read the data stream from a variety of automotive sensors and colorfully graph them.
There are also icons for upgrading the scanner's system, looking at the raw data and making configuration changes in the settings. The main screen has sections for Diagnose, running a I/M pre-inspection test, OBD-II details and the vehicle's battery voltage. It's significantly larger than the 4.3-inch non-touch screen on the other horizontal OBD-II scanner we liked, the Foxwell NT614 Elite.īased on Android 7.1, the ArtiDiag500's software is icon-based and always displays a battery indicator in the upper left corner displaying the scanner's current charge level.
Looking like an overgrown portable gaming console, the ArtiDiag500 has a 5-inch horizontal color touchscreen that shows 1280 x 800 resolution and reliably responds to touches and swipes. Fortunately, it's easy to disconnect the cable when stowing the unit. It comes with a padded case, but the scanner won't fit with its cable attached. Despite inset grips in the back, the ArtiDiag500 can be cumbersome to hold in one hand.