Posted By: 500fpm
Dover DMC service tools - 06/07/18 11:45 PM
I was wondering what tools different technicians preferred for DMCs. Has anyone used the ECI one? Anyone prefer other ones? Is the original fast tool still available?
Posted By: Rolly
Re: Dover DMC service tools - 06/08/18 12:56 AM
Fast tool for DMC is with IMS..
Posted By: TC7
Re: Dover DMC service tools - 06/11/18 01:28 AM
I thought ECI just repaired but didn't provide the original Dover fast tool. All TKE/ old Dover mechanic prefer their original handheld fast tools. Even compared to laptop based programs that TKE has provided later aren't quite as user friendly to a mechanic familiar with the original factory tool. But I'm sure there are plenty out there that get the job done.
Posted By: Chainring
Re: Dover DMC service tools - 09/01/18 09:17 PM
I use the World Electronics software on an aged laptop, and it works well, especially with their tech support at times.
Posted By: TotheTop
Re: Dover DMC service tools - 11/23/18 09:26 PM
I never used the original tool, but I have had a good experience with the World Electronics tool and software. The tech support is really good and is an added benefit of purchasing their tool.
Posted By: E-man
Re: Dover DMC service tools - 11/24/18 02:54 PM
There's nothing like the original tool. No they are not made anymore.
IMS has nothing to do with FAST.
I've seen someone using the World Tool, they liked it. I imagine it's cool once you get used to it.
Posted By: Rolly
Re: Dover DMC service tools - 11/24/18 07:07 PM
E-Man when you do a full install of IMS CD it has a DMC tool, Door Fast & UDC fast which gets used with an orange cable interface and you change com port drivers to use them.
Posted By: xxXBlazeXxx
Re: Dover DMC service tools - 11/25/18 02:44 PM
Rolly is correct. The fast tools (DMC, Door Fast, & UDC) uses 485 communication. IMS uses RS 232. So you can easily change the com port drivers accordingly and make sure you use the proper cable.
Posted By: Indirtwetrust
Re: Dover DMC service tools - 11/25/18 04:18 PM
Does TK sell that package to other companies? I thought it was just for their mechanics.
Posted By: solidstate
Re: Dover DMC service tools - 11/25/18 05:54 PM
It's on the black market tk does not sell it
Posted By: E-man
Re: Dover DMC service tools - 12/08/18 04:57 PM
I understand Rolly. I just want people to understand that IMS is a program used as a tool and FAST is a tool used on a DMC.