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technology Noregon updates J-Pro diagnostic system N oregon Systems released J-Pro Commercial Fleet Diagnostics software version 5.1 offering additional support for GM vehicles (Classes 2-6). J-Pro Commercial Fleet Diagnostics v5.1 also provides coverage for on-highway heavy-duty (Classes 7-8) trucks and Ford and GM (Classes 2-6) applications with separately purchased coverage modules. J-Pro Commercial Fleet Diagnostics v5.1 is designed to provide vis- ibility of the entire vehicle condition on one easy-to-navigate screen. With the purchase of the new GM Commercial Fleet module, techni- cians have bumper-to-bumper vehicle coverage on all 2002-2011 half-ton through 8500 series GMC and Chevy vehicles. Coverage includes transmission, ABS, chassis and body control- lers, along with both gasoline and diesel engines, with the ability to perform cylinder cutout tests on GM or Isuzu engines. To learn more what features and func- tionality have been added, go to www.jprofleetproducts.com and select "What's New." Noregon Systems' J-Pro Commercial Fleet Diagnostics v5.1 is designed to provide visibil- ity of the entire vehicle condition on one easy-to- navigate screen. kyBitz, a provider of remote asset tracking and information management systems, announced the availability of the GLS9602 modem that works everywhere on the planet through the Iridium communications network. SkyBitz unveils global modem S The new modem is based on SkyBitz Global Locating System technology in combination with Iridium's 9602 short burst data transceiver. The custom SBD modem is designed for integration into wireless systems to provide asset track- ing in remote locations and to offer ap- plication possibilities for developers and original equipment manufacturers. The modem offers low latency service with a small antenna. SkyBitz says the modem can be used by authorized busi- WORTH GAS-MAGNUM 65 ® SHOCK ABSORBERS The Monroe® Gas-Magnum® 65 nitrogen gas charge provides the fast response essential for today's class 6-8 truck suspension systems. This shock is engineered for high mileage, severe use and definitely pulls its own weight. THE WEIGHT. ness partners to create new monitoring systems for all types of assets with Irid- ium's global connectivity and SkyBitz's power-efficient GLS technology. "The release of the SkyBitz GLS9602 modem is another important mile- stone in making SkyBitz's global set of solutions easily available to third-party developers in the M2M space," says Dana Johnson, SkyBitz senior director of engineering. SkyBitz's GLS technology provides GPS-based tracking without the need for high-power consumption from onboard location calculations. Instead, the SkyBitz Service Operation Center calculates the position centrally using the information sent by the SkyBitz GLS9602 modem. 2-Year / 200,000-Mile Limited Warranty and a 90-Day Free Ride Offer. Full terms and conditions available at monroeheavyduty.com COMMERCIAL VEHICLE ©2012 Tenneco COMMERCIAL CARRIER JOURNAL | FEBRUARY 2012 37 Write 241 on Reader Service Card or visit ccjdigital.com/info