Aiding technicians with Texa Axone Voice
Diagnostic equipment provider Texa has outlined details of its Axone Voice hands-free diagnostic tool, which features voice control functionality to assist workshop technicians.
“Axone Voice was built to become the most powerful and high-performing diagnostic display unit on the market and looking at its equipment, it surely seems that the goal has been reached,” said the company.
“It is equipped with a 13.3” capacitive screen with 2560 x 1600 resolution, protected by a robust Gorilla Glass. On its insides, the Windows 10 Enterprise operating system is powered by an Intel Core i5 processor with 16 GB RAM and 512 GB storage.”
Connectivity for Axone Voice is via an advanced dual-channel Wi-Fi system and a Bluetooth 5.1 module. Furthermore, the tool has two 8 MP cameras, which can be deployed to obtain detailed customer reports or send technical photos to the assistance service.
“The Axone 2000, Axone Nemo and Nemo 2 display units have been the most sold diagnostic tools with the Texa brand and have surely contributed to write its history,” said Texa.
“Today Texa, with Axone Voice, revolutionises the multi-environment and multi-brand diagnosis with the strength and technology accumulated in over 30 years of experience in the garage equipment industry.”
The exclusive voice control function was developed in collaboration with Microsoft, and intervenes to support technicians while they carry out 
operations. The device also uses facial recognition to safely identify who is using it, unlocking a series of exclusive functions to access the protected diagnostic functions provided by the manufacturer.
The display size is said to provide optimal visibility of the screen in any conditions and at longer distances compared to traditional tablets, without interfering with the vehicle repairer’s activities.
“Axone Voice warns you with a voice message when a vehicle requires specific safety measures, a very important factor on BEV and PHEV vehicles equipped with high-voltage systems,” added Texa.
“The message invites you to read the technical sheet displayed on the screen that provides information on the certifications needed, the risks and the regulations to meet in order to safely work on these vehicles.
“The IDC5 multi-brand software is complete, practical, intuitive and allows very fast communication with the vehicles. Through all the diagnostic phases, it guides technicians from the error identification to its solution, always in a practical, safe, and professional way.
“It constantly updates and increases its coverage of makes and models, to help repair professionals solve typical problems that arise during their everyday work. IDC5 also offers a series of exclusive functions and technical documentation that exceed the traditional concept of diagnosis. Among these: automatic vehicle search, TGS3s control unit scan, dashboards, interactive wiring diagrams, guided diagnosis, solved problems, technical bulletins, mechanical data, and error help sheets.”
