Abrites ZN103 PROTAG Programmer with TA31

The new-generation Abrites PROTAG Programmer (ZN103, formerly ZN003) is the latest upgrade to the Abrites key programming tool. It carries the full functionality of the ZN002 and extends it, so you can work on keys and transponders used in the newest authentication systems and immobilisers.

The ZN103 is durable and ergonomically shaped for easier handling, with three slots for different transponder types — one of them developed specifically for Mercedes-Benz truck keys. The slot layout is optimised to remove transponder positioning errors and get more work done in less time. PROTAG is ready to programme every key and transponder Abrites produces plus a wide range of OEM ones, which makes it the reference key programming tool for the professional locksmith.

It is straightforward, quick and dependable in daily use. The unit ships with a USB Type-C cable and an internal battery, and a future extension for Bluetooth operation with iOS and Android devices is planned.

Main PROTAG 2.0 features

• Key programming for Mercedes, BMW and VAG
• Support for Mercedes-Benz infrared keys
• Support for Mercedes-Benz truck keys
• Transponder and key cloning across multiple brands
• Low-level transponder and key operations
• Resetting used OEM keys back to virgin state, ready to programme again
• Programming a key or transponder from an immobiliser dump, including Mercedes FBS3 infrared keys
• Producing transponders and keys ready to programme into a different immobiliser system — preparing brand-new blank transponders for other vehicles
• Remote control frequency scanning
• Spare key and all-keys-lost programming for 2010-onward Porsche models by dump from the front BCM (9S12 Motorola MCU): Panamera (970) 2010+, Cayenne (92A) 2011+, Boxster (981) 2012+, Cayman (981) 2012+, 911 (991) 2012+ and Macan 2014+

Key and transponder cloning support

• All Toyota, Lexus and Scion DST-AES / Hitag AES keys (H type)
• All Toyota, Lexus and Scion Tiris DST+ keys (G type)
• All Hyundai and Kia Tiris DST+
• All HITAG-2 types — Mercedes and Dodge Sprinter, Iveco, Porsche and others
• All Megamos 13 types — Volkswagen, Hyundai, Kia and others
• Megamos 48 — Chevrolet and similar
• All Temic 11/12 types — Mercedes Sprinter, Actros and others
• Ford and Mazda Temic 8C
• ID33 types — Opel, Peugeot, Renault and others
• All Tiris 4C types — Ford, Honda, Acura, Toyota and others
• All Toyota, Lexus and Scion ID67, ID68 and ID70
• All Tiris 4D/4E types — Subaru, Ford, Mazda

Supported transponders and keys

• Mercedes-Benz infrared keys (FBS3) and Mercedes-Benz truck keys
• All Philips PIT types — 7930, 7931, 7935 and similar
• All HITAG-2 types, including internal NVR (EEPROM) and remote control memory, in password mode, cipher mode, Manchester and biphase encoding
• All HITAG-Pro, HITAG-AES, HITAG-Extended and HITAG-3 types
• Audi BCM2-based keys; Sokymat 8E including the internal NVR memory of Audi keys
• Megamos 13 and its emulation over T5/Nova, TK5551 and PIT; Megamos 48 compatible; Megamos AES
• Tiris 4C, cloned over TPX1-compatible carriers
• Tiris 4D/4E, cloned over TPX2, EH2, CN1, CN2, TA7 and TA36-compatible carriers
• Tiris DST+, cloned over the TA68
• Tiris AES, cloned over the TA64
• Temic 11/12, cloned over T5/Nova or TK5551; Temic 8C over TK5551

Resetting used OEM keys to virgin state: Chrysler, Dodge and Jeep Hitag-2 keys; Hyundai and Kia Hitag-2 keys; Audi A6 and Q7 keys; all Toyota, Lexus and Scion smart keys.

Low-level transponder operations: read and write user data, read and write remote control data, operation mode configuration, authentication, secret key programming, NVR (EEPROM) memory access and automatic transponder detection.

Radio and infrared hardware. A built-in radio transceiver, receiver and analyser covers the 300–348 MHz, 387–464 MHz and 779–928 MHz ISM/SRD bands with 2-FSK, 4-FSK, GFSK and MSK support plus OOK and flexible ASK shaping — scanning remotes at 315, 433, 868 and 915 MHz. The infrared transmitter, receiver and analyser is built for Mercedes-Benz infrared and truck keys, giving better dump detection, fast key generation, programming of all blank key types by IR, and detailed key information including status, ROM version and position. Low-frequency 125 kHz transponders can be read, programmed and authenticated, including the latest NXP (HITAG-3, HITAG-Pro, HITAG-AES) and Texas (DST-AES, CRAID-AES) generations.

Technical data: 135 × 82 × 33 mm, 190 g, 5V DC power, 1100 mAh battery, 0.3A consumption, USB Type-C interface. Storage −20°C to 70°C at 5–90% humidity (non-condensing); operation 5°C to 40°C.

The TA31 Abrites extractor is included in the box. This is the tool that unlocks the rest of the range — the TA-series keys and emulators are programmed through it, so it is the second purchase after the AVDI for anyone doing key work.

An AVDI interface with an active annual subscription is required to complete these procedures. Hardware warranty is two years from the date of purchase, covering defects in materials and workmanship under normal use.