Both the USB and Bluetooth models now come in two versions, an Enthusiast version and a Pro version.
How do the Enthusiast and Pro versions differ?
All versions now come with an updated software suite.
What are the features of the updated software suite?
GS-911 is a Diagnostic Tool for BMW Motorcycles - a specialized tool consisting of an intelligent electronic interface in combination with Windows software. Also available is mobile software for most mobile phones, including Blackberry which makes the tool portable enough to take on any trip.
Imagine for a moment you had a short-circuit in one of your ignition coils. The BMS-K (engine controller) will protect itself by switching off the power to the injectors, ignition coils etc... This means No Fuel and No Spark... and without it, your motorcycle is not going anywhere...
If only you had a GS-911...
Reading the fault codes would show you the following:
Guess where you should start fault-finding ?... have a look at the demo video...
R-Series: HP2, HP2 Megamoto, R1200GS, R1200GS Adventure, R1200RT, R1200R, R1200ST, R1200S, R1150GS/Adventure, R1150RT, R1150R, R1150RS (single- and twin-spark on all models) R1100S (single and twin-spark)
K-Series: K1200GT, K1200R, K1200R Sport, K1200S, K1200LT (non-CAN), K1200GT (non-CAN), K1200RS (non-CAN)
F-Series: F650CS, F650GS, F650GS/Dakar (single- and twin-spark on all models) C-Series: C1, C1-200 Please refer to the Function-Model-Matrix (Function Chart), as support for other models is continuously being added!
This depends on the bike model, but in general we cover the following:
Engine controller (BMS-K, BMS-KP, BMS-C, BMS-CII, MA2.4)
ABS (ABS-N, Integral-ABS, Integral-ABS-CAN, Integral-ABS2-CAN)
Central Vehicle Electronics (ZFE)
Instrument cluster (Kombi)
Note: Not all motorcycles have all the systems. Please reference the Function Model Matrix (Function Chart) to see exactly what systems as covered on the individual models
Read Diagnostic Fault Codes
This shows the Fault codes and text descriptions of the faults stored on the Electronic Control Unit.
Shows ECU information
See hardware and software versions, manufacturing dates, and other manufacturer related data.
Clears Diagnostic Fault Codes
Enables you to erase fault codes once the problem has been fixed.
The manufacturer's website, www.hexcode.co.za has lots of customer feedback, reviews, faqs and howtos that might help you make up your mind.