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NYVIP MESSAGE No. 8 (2006)

8/02/2006

TO: ALL SNAP-ON/SUN OR JOHN BEAN NYTEST STATIONS

FROM: NYS DEPT. OF MOTOR VEHICLES

SUBJECT: SNAP-ON/SUN SOFTWARE UPDATE

This message applies to all inspection stations that currently have Snap-On/Sun or John Bean NYTEST inspection equipment. A new software version has been approved for download to these inspection machines.

This update must be installed by September 1, 2006. You must install this version of the update in order to continue to perform any inspections at your facility.

To receive this update, you will need to use the following procedure:

• Shut down the analyzer

• Start the analyzer and when the start up box opens, select the option for “Remote software update”

• The Snap-On remote software update box will appear with directions “press enter to continue”, or it will continue automatically

• The software will dial to the Snap-On server, then you will get a message update version 6.00 is available.

• After the download is complete, the software will install and restart the analyzer automatically.

• After the startup box appears use the TAB and Arrow and Enter keys to select Start Emission Analyzer

• After the software opens on the main menu check the bottom of the screen for version 6.00

If you have any problems please call Snap-On Equipment Service at 1-800-225-5786.

These are messages sent by NYS DMV to the inspection stations via the emissions analyzer units. They frequently contain important information, usage tips, or announcements of system changes.