User manual Diagnostic system OBD / Parallel / Analogue Manual
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1. Main menu This menu contains the following submenus File Settings External programs and Help Under the menu alternative File you find functions to open saved tests and to exit the program Under Settings there are functions for entering workshop information choosing language as well as configuring the hardware External programs contains links to third party programs if such links are installed The last menu alternative which is Help contains link to the program help activation of demo mode license handling as well as information about the program At the top right in the program window you find general functions such as Generic OBD and Measuring functions a button to start the Help function and an activity indicator The middle of the program shows the work area which is used to among other things present information The left button menu in the program is called function menu and contains the different main functions you can choose At the bottom in the menu there is a button to go back exit The function of the button depends on where in the program you are The button menu at the bottom right is called function menu 2 and contains the functions connected to the main function as well as that which is shown in the work area 1 IAN Model Yoar modal H Cougar A MAIN IT 8 Couner 1964 VIN 11 RI Escort 1962 VIN 11 P 1991 VIN 11 2 0 Hyundai Fiesta 56 02 1960 VIN 11 Ni Isuzu Focus 042. is different from OBD which is a data connection where you read out what the control unit experiences Parallel measuring enables diagnosis of Engine ABS Climate system etc using direct connection to the control unit Using purpose built adapter cables you connect the diagnostic unit between the control unit and the vehicle s wiring This makes it possible to perform measurements on most components and sensors in the system With the test functions Ground amp Component test Workshop test and Information test you can easily determine what is causing problems in the vehicle The order in the test functions is such that incorrect signal shall be detected first That is the basic problem is detected before any secondary failures An example is that a temperature sensor is tested before the injection time An open circuit on the temperature sensor causes injection time to be abnormally low due to the control system experiencing the temperature as approx 40 C Both signals will show incorrect values but it is only the temperature sensor that requires action Another example is that a voltage feed deviates from the reference value which means that the sensor does not work as it should In this case voltage feed is checked before the function of the sensor Take action to solve the malfunctions in the order that they are detected during the test Check after each action which malfunctions and secondary failures remain In order for the result of the t
3. the battery s minus terminal Disconnect the control unit from the car s wiring Connect the test cable to the car s wiring Connect the adapter cable to the instrument Connect the battery s minus terminal Connect the instrument s voltage cable power to the battery s terminals Start the test chose Ground and Component test YN Shun The test shows all measuring points with value and limit values Max Min If measured value is outside the limit values this is shown with a red marking of the measuring step Take action to solve any malfunctions before the next diagnostic test is performed 24 Manual 11 4 Workshop test Step by step Workshop test Step by Step means that the program performs a test sequence and compares measured values with adapted limit values for each function You are guided through the test by instructions on the screen These must be followed so that malfunction indications are not obtained as a result of incorrect handling Examples of instructions may be Release throttle Apply full throttle Start the engine etc Before certain measuring steps the system will ask validation questions that must be answered The question will appear in the middle of the screen Example of such a question may be if the car has automatic transmission or if wheel sensors shall be tested during diagnosis of the brake system Every measuring step has a predetermined wait time within which correct m
4. to be followed by a mechanical action for example Ignition off for 10 seconds thereafter Ignition on When mechanical or other action is required this shall be stated in the information for the chosen control system in the diagnostic system When trouble code recurs immediately when reading trouble codes after deleting it is likely that the trouble code is permanent and that the OBD system senses the malfunction during its self test and immediately stores the trouble code again 19 Manual 10 4 3 RTD Real time data Real time data is a partial quantity of the input and output signals that the control system uses to calculate and regulate its control Real time data presents how the control system experiences the input signals that are the basis for what the output signals should look like In diagnostic systems real time data may be presented in different ways when different input and output signals are suitable for analysis in different ways For this purpose the presentation may be a graph or a numerical list The predefined groups found in the diagnostic system is the most optimal grouping from an update perspective That is the or those parameters that are presented at the same time are presented updated as fast as possible The number of parameters that are presented together and updating reading frequency in the predefined groups vary depending on the control system s design and not the diagnostic system Using the
5. windows and not only airbag In cases where the control system is a so called distributed control system this shall be stated in the information for the chosen control system in the diagnostic system 10 4 Diagnostic functions The diagnostic system is able to perform the functions Read fault codes Delete fault codes Real time data Component activation Adjust and Write to ECU That which is possible to do depends on what is available in the control system in question This varies between different control systems but also between vehicle manufacturers where strategies are different for what information is required to maintain its vehicles on the aftermarket The terms Read fault codes Delete fault codes Real time data Component activation 18 Manual Adjust and Write to ECU are found in this diagnostic system but may be described differently in other diagnostic tools available on the market 10 4 1 DTC Read fault codes Fault codes consists of information stored when the OBD system senses that the control system works outside valid limit value When the trouble code is stored in principle this means that the malfunction lamp is lit in the vehicle s instrumentation Malfunction lamp is most often not available for all control systems in the vehicle but normally only for systems that affect the vehicle with regards to operation and safety Other systems store fault codes
6. you can see a graph of up to three chosen values from the list for current data To chose these click on the row in the current data list with the value you are interested in If it is not chosen this may be due to that the chosen value cannot be shown in a graph A hint informing that the value cannot be chosen is shown to get quick information about this Then when one to three values are chosen in the list you can press on the tab graph When this is done the graph is shown With the graph function it is possible to stop and start the graph It is also possible to go to the beginning or end of the graph Min and Max values change continuously during the graph cycle 13 3 5 Frozen data Here you can read stored data values belonging to permanent fault codes from different control units Control units with stored fault codes are shown in the list Available control units Values belonging to a chosen ECU are shown in a list When the fault code is set current data is stored in the control unit which then can be read out and used when troubleshooting the vehicle The list number states which list is shown A fault code can store up to 255 different lists The user can scroll between these lists with the buttons Previous and Next 31 Manual 13 3 6 Lambda In Lambda you can read out values fromthe lambda oxygen sensor Values that can be chosen are found in the list Oxygen sensors These can be chosen and are then added to
7. 4 External programs Depending on the type of installation and license the program may include links to other external programs These may be e g information systems parts catalogues etc 7 5 Demo mode By enabling the program in demo mode you can run most functions in a simulation Note that regardless of which car or function you chose the same simulated information and values will be shown When the program is enabled in demo mode a dialogue is shown before you choose function that tells you that the pro gram is running in demo mode 7 6 License You need a valid hardware key to be able to use the program Should it be that you need to enter the hardware key at a later time go to the main menu and choose Help and then License Enter the hardware key consisting of twelve 12 letters and press OK 15 Manual 8 Program configuration Functions for program configuration are accessed using the main menu and Settings 8 1 Workshop information Under the tab Workshop you can change enter information about the workshop as well as add mechanics This information is used among others when you print or save test reports To add a new mechanic you click on the plus Then a window appears where you can enter information To delete a mechanic select the name in the list and then click on the recycle bin 8 2 Language Under the tab Language you can choose the languages installed in the program Choose language and th
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10. Type of systom 464 Fueeliignaon Pl Restarts Direct OIS igretion 13 Manual 6 3 Navigation In order to facilitate navigation in the program there are some supplements to what you normally find in other programs An example is the red marker that shows where in the program you are what you have chosen or what is active The marker is seen as a red frame The red marker s function varies depending on if you use the mouse or the keyboard to move around in the program If you use the keyboard to navigate in the program the red marker moves directly e g to the button you choose You can navigate by pressing the TAB key or the arrow keys In general the arrows are used to navigate within a field or a work area The TAB key is used to switch between menus etc The button highlighted by the red marker is activated by pressing Enter If you use the mouse a dashed red marker is moved to the button or component that the mouse is over First when you have pressed on e g the button then the whole red marker moves 14 Manual 7 General functionality 7 1 Program help The easiest way to access help in the program is to press the help button in the program found at the top right Another way is to use the key F1 on the keyboard The same help in the form of a user manual PDF is also available using the start menu a E 7 2 Save amp print test report To be able to give the customer a report of what was found and don
11. ace e Screen resolution 1024 x 768 or better e CD ROM unit e Bluetooth SPP USB e Microsoft NET Framework 2 0 or later included in the installation e Microsoft Data Access Components MDAC 2 8 included in XP SP2 as well as Vista e Microsoft Jet Database Engine 4 0 normally included in all operative systems e Adobe Acrobat Reader 4 0 or later Windows XP Media Center Edition and its different version are not supported Note The program can only be started from accounts with administrator or limited user rights It is not possible to start the program from a Guest account 2 3 Supplementary programs Where do I find the necessary supplementary programs Microsoft Data Access Components MDAC 2 8 http www microsoft com downloads details aspx familyid 78CAC895 EFC2 4F8EA 9E0 3A1AFBD5922E amp displaylang en Microsoft Jet Database Engine 4 0 http support microsoft com kb 2391 14 Adobe Acrobat Reader http www adobe com Manual 3 Installation 3 1 Installation using CD ROM NB On certain computers antivirus programs and other similar programs may sometimes cause the automatic CD start up to not work or take a long time In any such cases deactivate these programs Programs known to cause problems are McAfee VirusScan and ZoneAlarm After installation the antivirus programs can be reactivated 1 Insert the CD in the computer s CD ROM DVD reader The installation starts automatically If the installatio
12. arisen due to the use of a non approved operative system Note that the vehicle manufacturer s instructions must be followed when working on the vehicle The supplier does not accept any liability or responsibility for damages and consequences thereof that have arisen due to not following the vehicle manufacturer s instructions for the vehicle Manual 1 6 WEEE Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment This label shows that the product is manufactured after August 13 2005 and therefore it shall be recycled according to WEEE EU Directive 2002 96 EC regarding waste from Electrical and Electronic equipment Contact your local dealer for more information Manual 2 System requirements 2 1 Minimum e Intel Pentium II 400 MHz or corresponding e Windows Vista Windows 2003 Server Windows XP Windows 2000 e 128 512 MB RAM depending on operative system e 500 MB free hard drive space e Screen with resolution 800 x 640 e CD ROM unit e Bluetooth SPP USB e Microsoft NET Framework 2 0 or later included in the installation e Microsoft Data Access Components MDAC 2 8 included in XP SP2 as well as Vista e Microsoft Jet Database Engine 4 0 normally included in all operative systems e Adobe Acrobat Reader 4 0 or later 2 2 Recommended e Intel Pentium 4 1 7 GHz or faster or corresponding e Windows Vista Windows XP e 1024 2048 MB RAM depending on operative system e 500 MB free hard drive sp
13. been cancelled it is possible to freely delete add pin s or change measurement type for any pin 27 Manual 12 3 Probe measurement Multimeter function Probe measurement is used for measuring Voltage Volt Resistance Ohm Frequency Hz Time ms or Pulse duty factor using the instrument s P1 and P2 connection For these measurement types measuring range and trigger level must be set before measuring can start If resistance Ohm or voltage Volt is chosen the box for setting measuring range on the right lights up Set desired measuring range For time measurement ms the box for setting trigger level under the value box lights up Here desired trigger level can be set In short trigger level means that you set the voltage level at which you want to measure in the studied signal When the desired function has been chosen press the start button 1 and hold the measuring probe s pin against the point where measuring is to be performed Continuous measuring continues until you press the stop button Measure Funcion Multimeter NB The measuring probe only has one pin and it is connected to the desired measuring point All measurements are done in relation to the car battery s minus terminal It is important that the battery s connections are in good condition for exact measuring results Resistance measurement may NOT be performed on component supplied with voltage power 12 4 Oscilloscope See the document User
14. but it is customer requests based on malfunction symptoms in the control system s function that is the basis for reading out fault codes Read outs of fault codes from the vehicle s control system may be presented in different ways depending on how much information that the vehicle s control system can supply In most cases the presentation shows a fault code number component description and information about the fault code s status that is if it is Permanent or Intermittent Ex C1016 Brake light switch intermittent In some cases there is additional fault description in the form of e g short circuiting to ground or open circuit Ex C1016 Brake light switch intermittent Open circuit More information about so called frozen data i e data that shows parts of the vehicle s status when the problem occurred such as engine temperature or rpm may appear Ex C1016 Brake light switch intermittent Open circuit Vehicle speed 87 km h Brake pedal position On Which information and to what extent the information is presented in the diagnostic system depends on what the vehicle s control system is able to present 10 4 2 DTC Delete trouble codes Deleting trouble codes will delete saved malfunction information from the control system s memory In most cases the control system s memory is deleted directly however there are control systems that first require an action from a connected diagnostic system then
15. ccelerator peda sensor 1 3 Battery votage EGR valve Engine stanas Fuel few Intabe pressure Electronic version Engre speed Engine status Exhaual gas recircula on valve position Fan urit high speed request Fan urit low speed request 9 Fuel flow Fuel pressure sensor Fuel temperature High pressure pomp ide conto valve target value individual njector correction C2 cylinder 1 individual injector correction C21 cylinder 2 incividual njector correction C21 cylinder 3 ind vdue npector correction C2 cylinder 4 ryection advance actuator injection fadt waming Bight control niet ar temperature take pressure Major iryector taut warning ligt control OBO warring tght control Outside temperature Overheating warming light Did we bine Linda 1 3 1 9 6 ai gO 5 lic E bad Nhe Ou oO TTE E OY dO u DEMO OBO Real time data 1 2 3 20 Manual 10 4 4 ACT Component activation Component activation is a way for the diagnostic system to force the control system to bypass its own control function and to let the diagnostic system control change the output signal In this way the diagnostic system can force start e g the engine s cooling fan Which components and how activation is designed depends on the control system s design In most activation cases the diagnostic system presents a number of components that are possible to active the choice of comp
16. diagnostic system it is possible to create a customer defined group composed of different parameters and these groups can also be presented in the form of a graph or numerical list Note Creating a Customer defined group may mean that the updating reading frequency of real time data deteriorates radically Keep this in mind primarily when presenting components that are to be changed cyclically such as lambda oxygen sensors In a worst case the diagnostic system can update real time data from the lambda oxygen sensor at the same time in its cycle which then results in presentation of a constant value for a component that is expected to change periodically To show display mode use function buttons 1 and 2 Button 1 to show numerical list and button 2 to show graphs Parameters without numerical values e g status Active Inactive are shown as text even in graph mode Button 3 opens a list with all parameters that are available in the control system By selecting parameters and moving to selected parameters with the arrow keys 5 you create a personally defined list Use the recycle bin 4 to empty the list When the list is done use the buttons 1 and 2 to show the real time data afis fed Gal ie Note fh selecting dets serena how efferent dats fiat groups de update requency of the eek rige decreas depending on te vehicle oleada pame le hera prommen JERIA ILEESE Rane Sista Westy 6 A
17. e control system s function When a sensor is defective it may result in the sensor not being able to report correct information to the control system which affects the possibility to correctly calculate an output signal to the system s different actuators This results in incorrect or lost function for the control system OBD is really about monitoring these input and output signals to assess the control system s functionality Thus in addition to controlling a certain function in the vehicle based on the control system s input and output signals the system has a built in self diagnosis the function of which is to monitor the control system s own function and indicate to the user that something is wrong This normally takes place with a flashing system symbol MIL Malfunction Indicator Lamp in the vehicle s instrumentation or other indication to the driver that the vehicle should be brought to a workshop Thus the OBD system indicates that something in the system is wrong not what or how serious the fault is To obtain information about what is wrong a special purpose tool has to be connected to the vehicle s diagnostic socket and the required information about the system s status has to be read out 10 2 Connection Throughout the years vehicle manufacturers have had different ways of connecting troubleshooting tools to their vehicles The connection connector has been developed in house to fit the individual vehicle manufacturer s need for con
18. e the different vehicle choices are shown as lists This alternative gives a fast overview of what systems there are Choose the car you want for troubleshooting and click on the desired function in function menu 2 9 3 Information Tree structure This mode shows the same information as in classic mode but in addition to that also the diagnostic functions that can be performed on the vehicle as well as an information section By right clicking in the tree structure you can choose to start a new test as well as collapse the tree The information section consists of among others position of diagnostic socket engine code as well as which cable shall be used On certain vehicles there is also a photo of the diagnostic position 9 4 History This mode shows all previously used vehicles Sorting is done by clicking on each column To delete the whole list press the recycle bin To delete a specific vehicle select the vehicle you want to delete from the list right click and chose Delete Note that the list for history is deleted when updating the software 17 Manual 10 OBD On Board Diagnostics 08D 10 1 Introduction A modern vehicle uses electronic control systems e g fuel control systems brake control systems climate control systems and control systems for automatic transmissions to control the vehicle s different functions The control systems use a variety of sensors and actuators input and output signals to control th
19. e to the car it is possible to generate test reports in the program These test reports can either be printed out immediately when you have done the test or saved for future use If you choose to save a test report a PDF file is generated It can be read using Adobe Acrobat Reader which can be downloaded for free from www adobe com Three different types of test reports can be saved parallel test OBD test as well as Generic OBD More information on its function is found ahead in the manual To save or print a test report you press the button Print Save The function may vary depending which type of test you have chosen to save or print Common for all tests is that you can add information about the test that was done e g information about the car driving distance or general information about what has been fixed For OBD test it is also possible to choose which systems you want to include in the test report on the condition that several systems have been tested This makes it easy to compile a complete test report of all systems in the car It is also possible to print the help instructions available for certain diagnostic functions 7 3 Open saved test report To access saved test reports the easiest way is to go to the main menu and choose File and then Open saved test If the suggested search path has been used to save a test report it is found in the directory that opens Select test report to be opened and click on Open 7
20. easuring value must be obtained The time depends on type of signal and if an instruction is to be followed The test performs measurements of the type voltage Volt frequency Hz and time ms For the measuring step a measuring range is defined to achieve best possible accuracy If the value of the measured signal is outside the measuring range the result is shown as OL Out of Limit During all measurements the green TEST diode is lit on the diagnostic unit and the red FAULT diode flashes in case of detected fault At the top in the work area there are buttons for operating the test 1 The current measuring step 2 is shown under the buttons The field is updated when measurement is finished and the result is shown If the result is OK i e measured value is within limit values the result is shown in black text If the result is not OK result is shown in red text During the current measuring step there is a field where instructions are shown 3 Note that instructions must be followed for correct results If an instruction is not followed within the wait time choose to repeat the measuring step and follow the instruction The list 4 shows the latest measured test step on the last row and the earlier measuring steps on the rows above The first column shows pin number and then function description for the pin measured value as well as unit for the value e g Volt for voltage or Hz for frequency limit values for approved measuremen
21. elling you that all went well This function not only deletes fault codes it also deletes the readiness tests as well as frozen data To perform the readiness tests again the car has to be run through driving cycles Some tests are more advanced than other and therefore take longer time to complete 30 Manual 13 3 4 Real time parameters Here you can read data from the chosen ECU and chosen value The values are updated continuously If a value is chosen the activity indicator will start to spin again in the top right corner of the window that indicates that continuous reading from the vehicle is in progress iz 13 3 4 1 Data list The function consists of three different parts Values Current data and Information The value list lists the real time parameters that the user can chose arranged per ECU The current data list includes the chosen values that the user has chosen and the information box shows information about the values that have additional explanation To be able to see a value it must be chosen in the box under the heading values All these values do not have a number value as a result it may also be a text message or a value that refers to a text In order to know if the value refers to a text or a specific value you can check this in the column for unit If it reads INFO you can click on this row and information about the value is shown in the box for information Eo 13 3 4 2 Graph Another function is that
22. en press OK to save the selection Note that you have to restart the program after choosing new language only then does the language selection change 8 3 Hardware settings Under the tab Hardware configuration you can set COM port for the diagnostic unit as well as update connected diagnostic unit with new software firmware There are two ways to set COM port Automatic and Manual If you choose Automatic the program automatically searches for a diagnostic unit to connect to and then shows information about the diagnostic unit that was found In Manual mode it is possible to manually choose a specific COM port as well as test the connection by pressing Test Note that for both cases the diagnostic unit must be configured to the computer as well as supplied with voltage power If the program still does not find a diagnostic unit you may have to troubleshoot using the unit manager In that case contact your distributor for more information Also see the chapter on Computer configuration 16 Manual 9 Vehicle choice 9 1 Introduction There are three 3 different ways to choose vehicle classic mode information tree structure as well as history From all modes you can chose to start a test The choice remains when changing between the different display modes For example you can chose vehicle in classic mode and change to information tree structure to get more detailed information 9 2 Classic mode In classic mod
23. est to be correct instructions and directions in the program must be followed e g sensors are measured under different conditions 11 2 Connecting to vehicle The diagnostic unit is connected between the control unit and the vehicle s wiring with an adapter cable Information about which adapter cable that is to be used for the current vehicle is found in the program s car information All connection and disconnection of control units shall take place with the battery s minus terminal removed or according to description in the vehicle s manual Note that certain systems e g Radio requires a code to be started after the electric power has been disconnected Check that codes are available 23 Manual 11 3 Ground and Component This test is used to ensure that ground connections and certain other vital connections in the system are good The test means measuring only against the car s wiring that is without the control unit connected The reason for this is that measuring with connected control unit may give an incorrect result since a poor grounding point in the wiring may be hidden to the instrument via a loopback in the control unit to another grounding point Since ground connections affect just about all other functions in the car it is suitable to start every diagnosis with this test When Ground and Component test is chosen note the order in which the battery should be connected The order should be according to Disconnect
24. fic market Manual 1 Important information Always read the user manual carefully before connecting starting up and using the diagnostic equipment to eliminate any doubts and risks associated with the diagnostic equipment All use including connecting the diagnostic unit near the engine orignition system should take place when the engine is not running and when the ignition is off Any person who hands over the diagnostic equipment to another person should also hand over safety instructions and necessary information for how the diagnostic equipment should be used according to its intended use 1 1 Agreement By using this product you accept the following terms 1 2 Copyright Software and data are the property of the supplier and are protected against unauthorised copying by copyright legislation international contract regulations and other national rules Copying or sales of data or software or parts thereof is punishable by law In case of any violation the supplier reserves the right to prosecute and demand compensation for damages 1 3 Program versions We always do the outmost to optimise our products to suit the market and region where the products are sold and used As a step in this process we have automated the setup of geographical preferences during the installation The only choice the person installing the software has to do is to choose the applicable country By making a correct choice of country during installa
25. found in laptop computers as well as Bluetooth USB adapter and other types of Bluetooth cards NB For pin code passkey only 0 one zero shall be used 5 1 2 Configuration The following is a description of Bluetooth configuration Note that the configuration may vary depending on the Bluetooth card in the computer e Start the Bluetooth manager usually by choosing Start gt Settings gt Control panel gt Bluetooth E Control Panel e In the Bluetooth manager choose to add new unit Check that the diagnostic unit is connected to a vehicle or other type of voltage source power source before you proceed to search for Bluetooth units Bluetooth Devices Seve Osi COM Pot Hak V My device is set up and ready to be found Cea All other devices e When the search is finished a list is shown with the units that were found Select and choose the diagnostic unit you want to add Add Bluetooth Device Wizard ve CNU449FRYW 8 Bluetooth device 11 Manual e If you are asked to use passkey you shall use your own passkey For passkey only 0 one zero shall be used Add Bluetooth Device Wizard Do you need a passkey to add your device Choose a passkey for me Use the passkey found in the documentation Let me choose my own passkey o Dont use a passkey e If everything went well the Bluetooth configuration is now finished and you can go on to the cha
26. guide Oscilloscope ENG pdf which is found in the start menu 28 Manual 13 Generic OBD 13 1 Introduction Generic OBD is a program used to read out data from the car s built in statutory diagnostic function the primary function of which is to monitor emission related components function In Europe this standard function is called eOBD in the USA it is called OBD2 and in Japan it is called JOBD We have decided to collect these standards in one and the same software It also contains all standards for reading out statutory OBD on heavy vehicles 13 2 Connecting to vehicle Immediately when GOBD is chosen either using the function key in the top right corner or using the car selection connection to the vehicle is started Therefore it is important that the vehicle has been prepared for diagnosis before you press the button The vehicle shall have the ignition on or the engine running to enable connection to all systems 13 3 General use of the program The program is controlled using the function buttons in function menu 1 function menu 2 and with buttons in the work area Each function mode is described below Note that when the car does not support chosen function mode then not supported by vehicle is shown oe SE 13 3 1 Information The first window that appears is the information window containing general information about the vehicle you are connected to e Available control units The list with available co
27. lity temporarily turn off functions in the control system or control system functions in the control system These functions may be required to finish replacement repair of defective components or when doing service work Before an adjustment function is performed it is important to read through the help instructions and to follow the instructions in the diagnostic system Not following instructions and directions from the diagnostic system means risk of damaging the vehicle s control system 21 Manual 10 4 6 COD Write to ECU The function Write to ECU also called coding is an advanced function where the diagnostic system is sued to add new information to the control system Examples of coding functions are injector coding key coding or replacement of a complete control system actuator Before a coding function is performed it is important to read through the help instructions and to follow the instructions in the diagnostic system Not following instructions and directions from the diagnostic system means risk of damaging the vehicle s control system 10 4 7 Scan Some vehicle makes have a scan function Vehicle makes for which scan is available the icon in function menu 2 lights up in car choice classic mode or history The function searches through all of the car s control systems and reads off if there are fault codes saved in the control system The result is presented in a list with the systems that have been detected
28. mplement to this there are two Probe channels that can be used in Multimeter function and in Oscilloscope As accessories there are unique adapter cables making connection to the car s wiring both easy and safe Connection to PC is done using any of the alternatives USB Universal Serial Bus Bluetooth wireless communication or serial Comport RS 232 4 2 Connections 1 PC 9 pin connection for PC RS232 2 USB USB connection for PC 3 Bluetooth antenna 4 OBD 26 pin connection for OBD cable 5 AUX 15 pin for connecting external equipment 10 11 6 Pl Connection for probe multimeter oscilloscope 1213 14 T P2 Connection for probe multimeter oscilloscope 8 EXT 9 pin for connecting external equipment 9 POWER Voltage connection for tester 10 GreenLED Indicates communication using USB 11 Red LED Indicates communication using Bluetooth 12 Yellow LED Power 13 Green LED Test 14 Red LED Fault 15 Control buttons 16 17 18 16 1 62 62 pin connection for parallel measurment 17 63 124 62 pin connection for parallel measurment 18 125 186 62 pin connection for parallel measurment 10 Manual 5 Computer configuration 5 1 Bluetooth 5 1 1 Introduction To succeed with the Bluetooth configuration the Bluetooth card in the computer must be installed correctly and support the service Bluetooth SPP Serial Port Profile Virtual Comport Bluetooth card refers to both internal Bluetooth cards that e g are
29. n does not start choose Run in the Start menu and write D Start Applies if the CD ROM DVD reader is designated as unit D 2 Enter your Product ID serialnumber and hardware key Then choose country and press Next to continue 3 Check in the next window that correct product is chosen From this window it is possible to show application tables user manuals release information etc This is done by choosing a document in the list and then pressing View Before continuing it is important that you have read the system requirements Press the button View under the heading System requirements to show the system requirements Then confirm that you have read the system requirements and press Next to start the installation guide Follow the guide to finish the installation Manual 4 Hardware 4 1 Introduction The diagnostic unit has built in interfaces for most communications available on the market that are used for OBD On Board Diagnostics For certain vehicle models specific connectors are used for OBD As accessories there are unique cables enabling connection to the car s diagnostic connection The diagnostic unit has 186 analogue channels making it possible to perform parallel measuring directly between the vehicle s wiring and control unit This enables performance of very advanced yet simple and easy to understand diagnostics even on cars that do not present any fault codes but still have malfunction symptoms As co
30. nection Since the middle of the nineties several vehicle manufacturers have chosen to use the standardised diagnostic socket J1962 SAE 15031 3 ISO depending on legal requirements in the USA 1996 and in the EU 2001 for gasoline powered vehicles up to 3 500 kg as well as USA 2004 and EU 2005 2006 for diesel powered vehicles up to 3 500 kg The vehicle manufacturer must use the standardised diagnostic socket to enable primarily government authorities to connect with a general tool and read off statutory emission related information from the vehicle This is still not a requirement for other control systems in the vehicle such as brake control systems or climate control systems however a majority of vehicle manufacturers have decided to use one type of connection in their vehicles 10 3 Distributed control systems Control systems may be so called distributed control systems meaning that they handle several system functions in the vehicle This is managed in many different ways by different vehicle manufacturers e g by grouping all functions around the right A pillar in a control system such as external rear view mirror front side airbag and door electronics such as power windows locks and side airbag The designation of such a system may become Airbag right front The designation may be due to the airbag being regarded as the most critical system in the context but information from the control system may also be related to e g power
31. ntrol units includes all those control units that support the eOBD standard e Information In the list under the heading information specific data is shown for the chosen ECU To choose another ECU click on it in the list with available control units This box shows three different values such as MIL status quantity of fault codes permanent as well as which communication standard is being used e Main information Main information shows which communication type that the vehicle uses to communicate and the total quantity of fault codes from all control units This also shows if the MIL is lit e Readiness tests The list for readiness tests shows tests for chosen ECU and if they are supported by the control unit The different values that can be assumed are done or not done The following tests are standard in OBD IM eOBD e Misfires e Fuel system e Component test e Catalytic converter e Preheated catalytic converter EVAP e Secondary air system e AC system e Preheated lambda oxygen sensor e EGR system 29 Manual a 13 3 2 Reading fault codes This lists both permanent and intermittent fault codes from the control units that support the eOBD standard They are shown with ECU number fault code number as well as a description of the fault code in plain text e Permanent fault codes 1 The fault codes shown in this list are stored fault codes e Intermittent fault codes 2 The fault codes shown in this list are fa
32. nuous measuring Continuous measuring means that the instrument changes to continuous monitoring of only the current signal With Continuous measuring any loose connections can be observed by affecting the wiring or components shaking the wiring pressing on connectors etc at the same time as measuring is in progress The instrument continuously stores registered max and min values during measuring and shows these on the screen Continuous measuring cannot be performed when checking for open circuits on the throttle sensor or vibration check for the Lambda oxygen sensor since these measurements are process measurements that go through a special sequence and result in OK or OL For these checks refer to Break Out Box see chapter 12 1 11 5 Workshop test Automatic Workshop test Automatic performs the same measuring steps as Workshop test Step by Step but with automatic function to continue the test if the present measuring step receives an approved result If the result should be wrong and the measured value is outside limit values the test stops and the buttons Next measuring step Repeat measurement or Continuous measuring are used to continue Automatic test is good to use to recheck after actions have been performed and you want a quick check of the system 26 Manual 12 Analogue measuring functions 12 1 Introduction With the analogue measuring functions you can use direct connection to the control unit or external probe
33. onent controls what is activated in the vehicle It is also possible that the diagnostic system only has the choice to start the activation then the control system starts a cyclical activation of different components for the control system which cannot be affected except that it is possible to cancel the cycle Some actuators require a certain vehicle status to be activated e g that the engine is running The basic mode is always Engine off Ignition on If other conditions apply this is stated either in the connection instructions or in an information dialogue in connection with activation Certain activations are time fixed and cannot be cancelled A sequence indicator 5 is shown in these cases In other cases activations are controlled with buttons 1 2 3 and 4 in the work area afis eee men E u Composer mtw ie Control of AC compressor _ ul O kw EGR valve bas Ld il b d pre engine lamp Servo relay olay kore speed fan Rei eed an 1 2 3 4 Preheater light Preheater relay group N 1 Relay heatpluggs 1 Relay heatphages 2 Thecmoplungers No 3 relay tt lamp EN E Overheating waereng light High pressure pump Injechor valve 1 DONDE Injection valve 2 Injection valve 3 Injection valve 4 Sialiciauto configuration tast DEMO OBO Component activation 10 4 5 ADJ Adjust Adjust is an advanced function where the diagnostic system is used to change the control system s functiona
34. onnacvecesssnsoseubacvbennsstossessesepes 13 6 1 lc AAA A A rennet ata rr Sei 13 62 PIOQMANMOSSION caster Wen asach het venti E AS 13 6 3 Navigatio Vz vec cee yee tad aie da da de AN 14 T General FUNCTION Id 15 7 1 Program CUO rta ia a 15 7 2 Save amp printtestrepoldi a it 15 7 3 Open saved estepa tc ES 15 7 4 External programs nea rias 15 A A ee a A A ace AEN RS 15 O A E 15 8 Program CONTIGUA ION oa ce toccanaces cans ca vam cove es scenes oa ce use nnccs canna coun canacnsenaeetonseaheaboes 16 8 1 Workshopinto Mali aa 16 NN E ae TEO E E E eel ele ee eR ee ee 16 8 3 Hardware settings a AOS 16 97 Vehicle RO 17 9 1 WTPFOQUCTION PANE tac lecleet tithe a Allah ti Mle Ete cage cals 17 A A A A cee 17 9 3 Information Tree structure el bs do a e 17 Ss E Ea bre can E Pe er re ea eee eee eee 17 Manual 10 OBD On Board Diagnostics nd dina tddi dida 18 A AA aa aaea i eae a eaa 18 10 2 Conecto Machete os aaa adnan aea a aeaiia eat 18 10 3 Distributed control systems eceeceeceseeceeceseeeeeeeseeeeeeeseeeceanseeeceaneeeseeaeeeeeeeeeseetaes 18 10 4 Diagnostic functions crios da aid 18 10 41 DIC Read fault codes xs enesesse nsnsi bois e isbn necia 19 t042 DTC Delete rouble lio 19 LAS ARTE RO e DS 20 10 4 4 ACT Component Acre va dan 21 TORES gt 2 1 Rey Cu Vs A ASES RES 21 1046 lt COD Wiite 10 BCU on sok es cots A AA E A 22 KOAT A O 22 11 Parallel measuring AS 23 Ms a A E E E E E 23 11 2 Connec
35. pter about program configuration and the section hardware settings to search for diagnostic unit 5 2 USB 5 2 1 Introduction NB It is important that the installation of software has been finished before performing the following steps 5 2 2 Microsoft Windows 2000 XP Vista When installing on Microsoft Windows 2000 XP and Vista it is possible to pre install the USB drivers during the installation If pre installation has been chosen installation of drivers takes place automatically when the diagnostic unit is connected for the first time Regardless of if the drivers are pre installed or not the drivers are always copied to the program directory for the program and added in the subdirectory Drivers USB 12 Manual 6 General use of the program 6 1 Introduction In order to start the program you double click on the icon found on the desktop It is also possible to start the program using the start menu The user manuals are also grouped in the start menu The program is designed to make it easy for you to use the program Great effort has been put into making a user friendly product where the user always is in focus 6 2 Program design The program is designed using of a number of elements that are found and look the same throughout the whole program These are shown in the figure below po mo peren crs cr ss pgg 6 Ford Festa 87 95 1993 GGA EEC4V MTIAT Ext DIS ignition 1 2 3 4 5
36. t and status of the measuring step Pin 29 n 2 Tum on ignition 3 Function Ground ECU Ground ECU Grund ECU Ground MAP sensor Ground knock sensor Ground throtle polentometer Ground lembas sensor Ground lambda sensor afer cat Supeessor ground knock E n temperature serso Ground ait inet lamper latery yntage suppr Fuel pump relay coil ignition Red Bl gt gt gt gt 25 Manual Examples of status are A Ignition off B Ignition on C Engine idling D Revved engine The colour of the measuring step in the list is normally black text on white grey background but the background turns red if the measured value is outside the limit values When the whole test is finished a dialogue is shown informing that the test is finished and how many faults were detected Next measuring step Next measuring step means that the test continues with the next measuring step Prado Repeat measuring step Repeat measuring step means that the measuring step is done again Used e g to check that the measurement after any actions or to correct the measurement if an instruction was not followed If this alternative is chosen the value from the new measurement will replace the value from the previous At certain measuring steps e g when checking Lambda oxygen sensor the wait time may be too short This can be solved by choosing Repeat measuring step when the test sequence has stopped Conti
37. that is have answered the diagnostic request The list also shows where there are saved fault codes in the control system The quantity of fault codes read out are shown together with the system name To see which fault codes there are choose the desired system in the list and then current fault codes are shown in the right field It is possible to delete fault codes by clicking on the recycle bin located under the list with fault codes Deviations are described by instructions in the program Glossary Permanent Irreversible Present Intermittent Periodically recurring Comes and goes OBD On Board Diagnostics MIL Malfunction Indicator Lamp Lamp for indicating malfunction DTC Diagnostic Trouble Code Fault code RTD Real Time Data Real time data ACT Activation Activation ADJ Adjustment Adjustment COD Coding Coding ECU Electronic Control Unit Control system controller actuator SAE Society of Automotive Engineers ISO International Organization for Standardization 22 Manual 11 Parallel measuring 11 1 Introduction On vehicles where the built in self diagnosis OBD is not enough to make a correct and problem solving diagnosis you have to measure electric signals in the system and compare measured values to a reference value Parallel measuring means a physical connection in the vehicle The advantage of this is that you measure signals in the relevant control system and that
38. the list Values where they are read continuously The recycle bin empties the list with values 13 3 7 Non continuous tests These test values are read when the button for the function is pressed down and are indicated with TID and CID numbers that are defined by the vehicle supplier The column Results indicates if the test has an approved value or a non approved value If there are no limit values then is shown in the column To interpret the values the user of the program is referred to the vehicle s documentation 13 3 8 Diagnostic check The list Tests includes the tests that are available per ECU The standardised functions are presented with a text while others are presented with TID number and the text Car specific To see a test click on the test in the list Then the test will be moved to the value list The recycle bin empties the list with tests 13 3 9 Car information This function can show three manufacturer specified values per ECU and these are e Chassis number e Calibration identification number e Calibration verification number 32 Manual 14 Technical specification e Meets EU Directive 89 336 EEG and 73 23 EEG e Dimensions 370 x 185 x 45 mm e Weight 1 9 kg e Voltage feed 10 32 Volt e Current consumption 300 mA e Operating temperature 0 50 C e Measuring range e Voltage 0 200 Volt 0 5 e Frequency 0 15 kHz resolution 1 Hz e Resistance 0 10 k
39. ting to vehicle eeseseseseeeseeeeeeesesesuonorononsnsnsnsnsnsnntntnnnnnnnnnnnenennnnnenene menemene bas 23 11 3 Ground and Components 3 icaocnta sh Age oleae Gea alee eke 24 11 4 Workshop test Step by Step ececseeseecesceseeeeeceseeeseeeseeecsaeseeeceaneesseeaeeeenetaeeeseetaes 25 11 5 Workshop test Automatic 04 aon a eee pant et 26 12 Analogue measuring functions oooommssssss 27 A A A ON 27 12 2 Break COUP BOX ui ll caia 27 12 3 Probe measurement Multimeter function s sssnssesssensrerererererernrnrnrnrnrnrnrnrnrnrnenee 28 124 Oscilloscope a a o ee ee 28 13 Generic OBD cri cai 29 A A O 29 13 2 Connecting to vehicle al 29 13 3 General use of the Prod facina li nenene nenene nic 29 ES Informati oha aa RS 29 13 32 Reading FAMINE A RS E 30 13 3 3 Deleting diagnostic O OA o ae 30 13 34 Realtime Parera 31 13 3 4 1 Data lao 31 13 3 4 2 O A 31 13 35 Frozen data nosens o teenie ie ee Rae eae 31 13 36 Limblda nin opaneeas seas iets R E E RE saa aN A ae 32 13 3 7 INOM COMUNUOUS testsessies eene a AE ETE E a Raas 32 13 3 8 Diagnostic check ancora as a EE E RR a s 32 133 9 Car information snesen ie died a oaas 32 14 Technical Decio a RdA adan Vean 33 Manual Thank you for choosing our products We are certain that you will have great use of this diagnostic equipment for a long time We will make sure that updated vehicle databases always are available with the absolutely best coverage on your speci
40. tion of the software the customer is ensured to have the best setup to fit regional conditions regarding content of the vehicle database as well as the functionality of the program to fit the applicable vehicle population and local conditions 1 4 Responsibility and liability To the greatest possible extent all data in the program is based on information from car manufacturers The supplier does not guarantee that data or software are correct or complete The supplier does not accept liability for damages caused by defective software or incorrect data In all cases liability is limited to the amount that the buyer has paid for the product at the time of purchase This exemption from liability does not include damages caused intentionally or by gross neglect on the part of the customer 1 5 Warranty All use of hardware and or software that has not been approved by the supplier is a modification of our products and thus no warranties are valid Our products may not be modified in any way Only genuine accessories and spare parts may be used which also applies to adapter cables All breaches of this will void any claims The diagnostic equipment may only be used with operative systems approved by the supplier If the diagnostic equipment is used with an operative system that is not approved by the supplier the warranty ceases to be valid Also the supplier does not accept any liability or responsibility for damages and consequences thereof that have
41. to perform a variety of different measurements on any electric component or connection point in the vehicle Types of possible measurements are Voltage Volt Resistance Ohm Time ms Frequency Hz and Pulse duty factor For certain measurement types it is possible to choose measuring range Choose the range that best matches the signal s max value to obtain the best possible measuring accuracy If the result is OL the measured value is outside the measuring range Ey 12 2 Break Out Box The function is chosen when one or several pins of your choice shall be checked in an order chosen by the operator Example of this is checking associated functions e g increasing rpm and increasing voltage from mass air flow sensor as well as changes in injection time etc Another application is when the vehicle to be tested is not included in installed test protocols but there is a suitable connection cable available Using wiring diagrams and basic system knowledge you can measure the system manually with the instrument s BOB function The BOB function offers the possibility of measuring up to three pins at the same time State pin number and measurement type For Resistance measurement and time measurement state the measuring range and trigger level respectively Click the start button 1 on the right to start the measurement Moasure function Break out box Measuring is cancelled by pressing the stop button 1 When measuring has
42. ult codes that must be set for a certain time or a certain number of times to be stored as a permanent fault code It is possible to save and print a list with fault codes 3 alti a aaa sme men eer a Penwert lad codes Mode EX U Fat code ion po POIZ3 Throtie Peda Postion SensonSwitoh A Circa High Input s0 PO11S Engine Coolant Temperature Circuit High Input 10 P1409 Marifacturer pecife 10 P1193 Marcfacturer specific 1 6r Poras insufficient Coolant Temperature for Closed Loop Fuel Control P0118 Engine Coolant Temperature Circuit Hgh Input P1599 Marifacturer specific P1191 Marwtacturet specific PO Throttle Pedal Postion SensonSwich A Circal High input Polls Engine Coolant Temperature Creurt Hgh Input P1499 Marsfacturer specific 2 P1193 Maretacturer specific P0125 inicien Coolant Temperature for Closed Loap Fuel Control Pos Engine Coctant Tempershae Circuit Hgh Input P15 Manufacturer specific P1191 Marwfacturer specific 90 a 3 9 3 DEMO Gonerk OBO Road Faultcodes E 13 3 3 Deleting diagnostic information With this function you can delete fault codes and diagnostic information Pressing the button delete will delete the fault codes shown under reading fault codes If this should fail a message is shown detailing which control units have deleted successfully and which have failed to delete If all control units successfully delete diagnostic information a message is shown t
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