Kess v2 and K-tag are top 2 great ECU tuning tools to hit the market and overtake all other brands in its path. There are several versions software/firmware available of both clone Alientech Kess and Ktag Master ECU programmers.
The difference among these versions can be checked at the table list below:
| Item | KESS V2 ECU programmer | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Item No | SE87 | SE87-B | SE87-C |
| Version | Software KsuiteV2.10 Firmware V3.099 | Software KsuiteV2.10 Firmware V3.099 | Software Ksuite V2.13 Firmware V4.036 |
| Language | English, German, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, French | ||
| Tokens | 60 Tokens available, after use it up, get J-Link to add tokens. | 60 Tokens available, after use it up, get J-Link to add tokens | No Token Limitation |
| O/S | Windows XP | Windows XP | Windows XP/7(partly) |
| Function | read and write the Data of Engine ECU | ||
| Support vehicle | World-wide famous brand cars | ||
| Support truck | NO | NO | NO |
| Support Motorcycle | Yes, work with a small part | ||
| Via OBD or BDM | Via OBD | ||
| ECU type | K-Line, CAN, EDC17, MED17 and Ford J1850. | K-Line, CAN, EDC17,MED17 and Ford J1850 | K-Line, CAN, EDC17,MED17 and Ford J1850 |
| Opened protocols | Partly | Partly | Over 80% |
| Item | KTAG/K-tag ECU programmer | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Item No | SE80 | SE80-B | SE80-D |
| Version | Software Ksuite V2.10 Firmware V5.001 | Software Ksuite V2.11/V2.13 Firmware V6.070 | Software KTM100 V2.13 Firmware V7.003 |
| Language | English, German, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, French | English, Italian, Portuguese | |
| Tokens | 500 tokens after use it up, get J-Link to add tokens. | No Token Limitation | No Token Limitation |
| O/S | Windows XP/7(partly) | Windows XP | Windows XP/7(partly) |
| Function | read and write the Data of Engine ECU | ||
| Support vehicle | World-wide famous brand cars, trucks, tractors and bikes | ||
| Support truck | YES | YES | YES |
| Support Motorcycle | Yes, work with a small part | ||
| Via OBD or BDM | Via BDM | ||
| ECU type | K-Line, CAN, EDC16,EDC17 etc | K-Line, CAN, EDC17 and MED17 etc | K-Line, CAN, EDC17 and MED17 etc |
| Opened protocols | Partly | Over 95% | Almost ALL |
NOTE:
1) KTAG and KESS V2 share the same software, but KESS V2 has OBD function while KTAG programs ECU by BDM.
2) SE87 and SE87-B can be updated to SE87-C, But Need to send back the main device and pay 95.0USD.
SE80 can be updated to SE80-B, But Need to send back the main device and pay 370USD.
3) KESS V2 has Anti-mediation lock module, it can do new and encrypted cars better.
4) KTAG SE80-B and SE80-D add BMW F chassis petrol and Mercedes-Benz W222.
