### Essential Features
1. Comprehensive ECU analysis:
– Motor management system diagnosis [1][3][11]
– Drivetrain electronics calibration [3][7]
– Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) configuration [2][6]
2. Specialized Operations:
– VIN manipulation for aftermarket installations [2][14]
– Exhaust system maintenance threshold adjustments [2][5]
– Key programming functions [2][7]
### Version Differences
Edition | Key Features | Supported Models
—|—|—
OpenShell Diagnostic [3][9][11] | Legacy system support | Pre-2021 models
Xentry PassThru [5][6][7] | Third-party device support | Euro 5/6 certified
March 2025 Release [13][14] | Ethernet-based flashing | 2023-2025 models
### System Specifications
– Microsoft operating system mandatory [3][7][11]
– Solid-state drive (Minimum 150GB) [7][12]
– Aftermarket diagnostic tools [5][7]
### Professional Training
Mercedes Specialist Schools provides expert workshops including:
– Advanced fault code interpretation [1]
– Circuit schematic analysis [10]
– Real vehicle diagnostics [1][9]
### Licensing Models
Licensing Model | Price Range
—|—
Professional Workshop Package [6] | €3,128/year
PassThru EU Edition [6][7] | Flexible hourly rates
Pirated software [12][14] | £2,099 one-time
Important Notice: Genuine software need bi-annual updates to ensure compliance with new ECU protocols [6][10][13].