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LAUNCH X-431Diagun User's Manual Do connect ECU harness connector firmly, otherwise electro elements, such as IC inside ECU, will be damaged. z Precautions on Operation z z z z z The appliance is a sophisticated electronic device, never have it clashed when in use. Make sure the appliance is properly connected to the DIAGNOSTIC CONNECTOR to avoid communication interruptions. Do not insert and pull out CF card when the appliance is working.
LAUNCH X-431Diagun User's Manual Contents 1 Introduction .......................................................................... 1 2 X-431Diagun ........................................................................ 2 2.1 X-431Diagun Component Descriptions ...................... 2 2.2 Port and Indicator Descriptions .................................. 2 2.3 X-431Diagun General Components ........................... 3 2.4 X-431Diagun Specifications ....................................... 5 2.
LAUNCH X-431Diagun User's Manual 3.5.3 Comparison and Analysis of Datastream .................... 33 4 Update of Diagnostic Software ........................................... 34 4.1 User Registration ..................................................... 34 4.2 Member Login .......................................................... 37 4.3 Software Download .................................................. 38 4.4 Software Update ...................................................... 41 4.
LAUNCH X-431Diagun User's Manual 1 Introduction X-431Diagun is a newly developed wireless diagnostic computer with full color display screen. It is a highly integrated product with automotive electronic technology application and information network technology.
LAUNCH X-431Diagun User's Manual 2 X-431Diagun 2.1 X-431Diagun Component Descriptions X-431Diagun includes: X-431Diagun main unit(right) and X-431Diagun connector(left)-see fig.2-1. X-431Diagun main unit communicates with X-431Diagun connector via wireless Blue Tooth (also supports wire connection). Figure 2-1X-431Diagun External View 2.
LAUNCH X-431Diagun User's Manual Figure 2-2 X-431Diagun main unit ports and indicators Diagram 2-1 X-431Diagun ports and indicators A C E G I K M O Diagnostic Connector Blue Tooth LED (blue) 12PIN Port Diagnostic Interface Power Button Touch Screen Main Back Reset Button B D F H J L N P Diagun Connector Power LED (red) Lanyard Eyelet Earphone Hole & TF Card Slot Diagun Main Stylus Holder Buzzer Battery Cover 2.3 X-431Diagun General Components Diagram 2-2 is for each component No.
LAUNCH X-431Diagun User's Manual 1 X-431Diagun main unit Main unit screen contains operation buttons, test result and help.
LAUNCH X-431Diagun User's Manual 2.4 X-431Diagun Specifications Operating System: WIN CE 5.0 CPU: 400 MHz ARM9 Memory Card: 1G TF Card Main Unit: Universal Serial Bus/USB Main Unit Power: DC5V X-431 Diagun Connector: DC12V/24V Printer Interface: USB Display Screen: 480X272, 4.3-inch LCD with touch screen Rechargeable Battery: 1530 mAh Bluetooth: theoretically 100m, suggest 20-50m Upgrading Interface: USB Support wire communication Extendible external memory 2.5 X-431Diagun Start 2.5.
LAUNCH X-431Diagun User's Manual Operate following the tips on the screen after the progress bar was read, as shown on the left. 2.5.2 Calibrate Touch Screen Click the touch screen in the above figure to enter into ‘Calibrate Touch Screen’ interface, as shown on the left. Click the cross cursor on the screen accurately by order, once it changes, you complete a calibration. If you don't want to calibrate, press the power key to skip the calibrating interface.
LAUNCH X-431Diagun User's Manual The screen will display interface as shown on the left after the touch screen was calibrated. You can click to enter the system desktop, or wait for 30 seconds to enter automatically. Note: You can also calibrate the touch screen by clicking “Start Menu( ) -Control Panel- stylus-calibrate”. 2.5.3 Taskbar Taskbar locates at the bottom of X-431Diagun system desktop, as shown on the left. A ‘Start’ Button: the same way as on Windows98/XP.
LAUNCH X-431Diagun User's Manual 2.6 Battery and Charger 2.6.1 Battery Your appliance is powered by a rechargeable lithium battery. The followings, such as crush the battery, short-circuit the battery, dispose of the battery in a fire or in the high temperature environment and dispose as household waste etc, are prohibited. The warranty period of battery is 6 months. 2.6.2 Recharging Method Two options to recharge X-431Diagun: one is to use the charger (see the No.6 of Diagram 2-2 in chapter 2.
LAUNCH X-431Diagun User's Manual Note: Click the start menu " "at the bottom left of the interface to find "control panel". With a new window pops up, double click "Power", and the power properties interface appears. You can also double click the icon for ‘battery’ in the taskbar to open the Power Properties interface, as shown above. 2.
LAUNCH X-431Diagun User's Manual 2.7 Settings Here we will introduce how to set "Language" and "Bluetooth match". 2.7.1 Language Click the icon "Wireless Link" or "Wire Link" on the desktop. The screen of model selection will appear, as shown on the left. Click the button [SETTING] in the bottom right-hand corner of the screen above. Then screen of language selection will appear, as shown on the left. Select the suitable language and then click the button [OK].
LAUNCH X-431Diagun User's Manual 2.7.2 Bluetooth match Connect Connect the diagnostic connector of X-431Diagun to the vehicle DLC through "Wireless Link" (Refer to chapter 3.1.3 for details). Note: Only when the indicator lamp (red) of power on the diagnostic connector is always on and the indicator lamp of Bluetooth (blue) flashes, the connection is successful and the power has been supplied. Click the icon "Wireless Link" on the desktop to run.
LAUNCH X-431Diagun User's Manual 3 Use X-431Diagun to diagnose vehicles 3.1 Automotive Diagnosis Preparation and Connection 3.1.1 X-431Diagun preparations 1. General Test Condition z Ignition switch on. z Battery voltage of the vehicle should be 11-14V or 18-30V, and the rated working voltage of X-431Diagun Connector is 12V or 24V. z Throttle should be closed.
LAUNCH X-431Diagun User's Manual 3) Close the leather cover. The installation finished, shown in 3-1d. Note: You can hear a clicking sound if you insert the TF card in the right place. Press the card slightly, it will be ejected automatically. 3.1.
LAUNCH X-431Diagun User's Manual Figure 3-2 cable (wire connection)/ blue tooth (wireless) 1 – 2. Diagnose Target 3 – 4. X-431Diagun Diagnostic connector X-431Diagun main unit 6-7. DLC 5. Note: If battery power of X-431Diagun main unit is running low, follow the below methods for power supply: 1. Supply power via DLC: connect the main unit to the diagnosis connector by cable ( wire connection). 2.
LAUNCH X-431Diagun User's Manual 3.2.1 Diagnostic Program After connecting X-431Diagun (see chapter 3.1.3 for details), turn it on and press ‘ ’ button at the top right corner of the main unit to enter into calibration interface (see chapter 2.5.2). After that, with the Wince interface displayed, double click the icon "Blue Tooth (wireless)" on the desktop to operate X-431Diagun, as shown in the left figure. Vehicle Make interface will appear as shown on the left.
LAUNCH X-431Diagun User's Manual Here we will take the blue tooth (wireless) and Benz demo program for example to introduce how to actuate automotive diagnosis. Click [SETING] at the bottom right of the interface as shown in the above figure. Select English and click [OK]. Button description: [<-->]: For Bluetooth communication matching (communication fails if the Bluetooth indicator flashes, then click this button to start matching, the communications resumes normal if the indicator stays on).
LAUNCH X-431Diagun User's Manual 3.3 How to Diagnose Select version "V10.01", and click [Download] to enter the diagnosis screen, as shown on the left. Note: The diagnosis screen of different makes contains the tested models, systems, diagnosis connector and DLC location. The operations are similar. Button Descriptions: [RETURN]: return back to the previous interface. [HOME]: Exit and return back to the homepage ( Vehicle Make interface ) when program abnormality occurs. [HELP]: show the help information.
LAUNCH X-431Diagun User's Manual After successful communication, the screen enter the function menu of the diagnostic system automatically, as shown on the left: 1) Read fault code 2) Erase fault code 3) Read data stream 4) Actuation test 3.3.1 Read Fault Code Click [Read fault code] to perform this function. The test result will be displayed on the screen, as shown on the left. Button Description: [PRINT]: prints the test result.
LAUNCH X-431Diagun User's Manual After clicking, it starts to erase fault code, "clear fault code succeed" will appear if succeed, or "No fault code" will appear on the screen if all the fault codes have been cleared or no fault code in the tested system. Button Description: [OK]: returns to the function menu of the diagnostic system. 3.3.2 Print Here we take the HP printer for example to perform the printing function.
LAUNCH X-431Diagun User's Manual In this screen, select "Hewlett-Packard Laser Jet" in the drop-down menu of Printer. Then select "LPT1:" in the drop-down menu of Port, as shown on the left. Notes: Only with the successful connection between the main unit and the printer, the printer type and the printer port number can be displayed in the drop-down menus of Printer and Port. The user can print after correct selection. The user can set the printer paper as shown in the red square on the left.
LAUNCH X-431Diagun User's Manual After setting, click [OK], as shown on the left. Then the printer operates. 3.3.3 Read Datastream Click [Read datastream] on the function menu to read the datastream from ECU, as shown on the left.
LAUNCH X-431Diagun User's Manual The selected datastream items display with blue, as shown on the left. Button Descriptions: [NEXTPAGE]: display the datastream item on the next page. [OK]: display the dynamic data of the selected datastream. [RETURN]: return back to the previous interface. Click [OK], the dynamic data of the selected datastream item would be displayed, as shown on the left. Click [RECORD] to save dynamic datastream in a specific duration, click [Stop] to complete the record.
LAUNCH X-431Diagun User's Manual With the datastream screen displayed, click to select the datastream, and click [GRAPH] to view the datastream waveform (not more than two in a screen) as shown on the left. 3.3.4 Actuation Test The purpose of this function is to control the operation of an on-board system, test or component. Click [Actuation test] on the function menu, as shown on the left. Note: Here take [Cylinder 1# injector] for example.
LAUNCH X-431Diagun User's Manual Click [1# injector] as shown on the left. Note: Click [1# injector] to check if it works normally by the sound from it. Perform completed, as shown on the left. Note: If perform fails and [1# injector] cannot work normally, it indicates malfunction in the related components.
LAUNCH X-431Diagun User's Manual 3.3.5 Driving Administration Record View the saved datastream and waveform. In vehicle make interface as shown on the left., click [HISTORY]. After clicking, the screen displays a document list of datastream recorded in specific durations for the tested vehicle make, as shown on the left. Click [OK] to view the recorded datastream of the selected model in a specific duration. Button Description: [DELETE]: delete a record.
LAUNCH X-431Diagun User's Manual Click in the box to select parameters in which you want to view the datastream, the selected items will be marked with ‘ √ ’. You could select "CHAR" or "GRAPH" to view datastream in different form as you want, as shown on the left. After selecting, click [OK], the recorded dynamic data will appear again, as shown on the left Button Descriptions: [Left]: show the hidden datastream on the left. [Right]: show the hidden datastream on the right. 3.
LAUNCH X-431Diagun User's Manual Power on Calibrate touch screen Double click X-431Diagun diagnose program X-431Diagun vehicle maker menu Select logo of the make,X-431Diagun could diagnose vehicles of different makes and its function are varied, here we only take Benz demo program for example. The operations of other makes, models and systems are the same as Benz. See relevant system operation introduction for details.
LAUNCH X-431Diagun User's Manual 3.5 How to diagnose two cars at a time Compare and analyze the datastream of two cars by "Cable (wire connection)" and "Blue Tooth (wireless)" with X-431Diagun. One is connected by "Cable (wire connection)" and the other is connected by "Blue Tooth (wireless)". (see chapter 3.1.3 for details) 3.5.1 Read the datastream of the first car After connecting the first car by Blue Tooth (wireless), double click the icon “Blue Tooth Diagnosis”.
LAUNCH X-431Diagun User's Manual Then, the screen shift to "Diagnostic program version" select menu interface, select version "10.01" and click [OK]. Note: The operations of other makes, models and systems are the same as Benz. See relevant system operation introduction for details, and here we only take Benz demo program for example. Click [Read data stream] on the function menu to read the datastream from ECU, as shown on the left.
LAUNCH X-431Diagun User's Manual The selected datastream will be highlighted with blue, as shown on the left. Click [OK] and the dynamic data of the selected datastream items will be displayed on the screen, as shown on the left. Until now, reading the datastream of the first car completed.
LAUNCH X-431Diagun User's Manual 3.5.2 Read the datastream of the sencod car Click "switch" icon at the bottom right of the screen(shown on the left) to switch to desktop. As shown on the left after clicking the ‘switch’ icon.
LAUNCH X-431Diagun User's Manual Connect the second car by Cable (wire connection) and then double click "Cable Diagnosis" on the desktop. Screen will display ‘make interface, as shown on the left. menu’ The following procedure is the same as reading the datastream of the first car (see 3.5.1 for details). Note: z Make sure to select a car with the same make or version as the first car. z The "Vehicle_2" in the taskbar refers to the second car to be diagnosed by Cable.
LAUNCH X-431Diagun User's Manual 3.5.3 Comparison and Analysis of Datastream This function is to compare and analyze the datastream from a faulty car with that from a good one. The two cars must be of the same vehicle make and the same model. Click "switch" icon at the bottom right of the screen to view datastream of the two cars, so that you can compare and analyze the datastream between the two cars, as shown on the left.
LAUNCH X-431Diagun User's Manual 4 Update of Diagnostic Software 4.1 User Registration Registration on www.x431.com provides users with a convenient and quick way to purchase or download software and update online. First visit www.x431.com. Click ‘Other Area’ at the lower position of the screen to enter into the homepage, as show below. Click [Register] to view terms of services.
LAUNCH X-431Diagun User's Manual Note: The registered user could log onto the member area, and click "product control" to register the newly purchased product. See chapter “Member login”. The terms of service are shown on the screen. After reading and fully understanding, click “I accept” to enter the interface as shown in the figure below. Product serial number, register password and vendor code are required. Fill in Production Information The serial No is on the X-431Diagun.
LAUNCH 1) 2) X-431Diagun User's Manual The dealer is required to record the sold products in the “Dealer administration” area on www.x431.com so that the user can do effective registration later. User should contact the dealer if registration can not be done effectively. If the filled serial No. is invalid, the screen will display the message as shown in Figure below. Click “OK” button to return to the previous interface to re-fill the correct numbers.
LAUNCH X-431Diagun User's Manual Click "OK", the registration is completed, and the registered username and password are valid. 4.2 Member Login The user becomes the registered member after registration. Member can log in the website after filled in username, password and user type (customer) in the interface as shown below. After log in successfully, the screen will display the interface as shown below (download center is the default interface).
LAUNCH X-431Diagun User's Manual [Download Center]: Refer to "software download". [Purchase Center] & [Update center]: Refer to "software purchase and update" [Member Info]: Display and renew the current member information. [Product Register]: Register newly purchased product here. [Order Management]: Check or cancel the unpaid order. [Renew Password]: Input the old password correctly before renewing. [Awarded for complaint]: Users could complain their troubles and feedback to LAUNCH.
LAUNCH Note: 1. 2. X-431Diagun User's Manual Software update of charge free will be provided by LAUNCH for one year. The free period is from the registration date on the website, not the purchase date. That is, during one year after the registration, users could download the corresponding software for free.
LAUNCH X-431Diagun User's Manual Update Tool Download Users are required to download the update tools before updating. Select language in the drop-down menu, click [download]. The screen will display the interface as shown below. Click [Save], and save the update tool in the folder “X-431 update”. Download Display Program Users are required to download display program before updating diagnostic software if the display program fitted for the latest diagnostic software is updated.
LAUNCH X-431Diagun User's Manual save it in the folder [X-431 update]. Click [view] to learn the detailed information of the version. Users could download the other diagnostic program into the folder [X-431 update]. Up to now, the software that is for update is downloaded completely. 4.4 Software Update Connect card reader with TF card to PC and install drive program Necessary hardware: 1) A computer that can access the internet. 2) A TF card reader of X-431Diagun and a TF card to be updated.
LAUNCH X-431Diagun User's Manual Install TF Card Reader Drive Program You don't need to install the drive program if the operating system of your computer is Windows Me/2000/XP, Mac OS 9.x/Mac OS X or Linux 2.4.x, but have to install if the operating system is Windows98. You can download the installation software from www.x431.com and install it according to the Installation Wizard. If card reader installation succeeds, the icon " computer" automatically.
LAUNCH X-431Diagun User's Manual Select the update program version on the right, and click [UPDATE]. When update completed, an indication box will pop up. If the update program version doesn't exist on the right, clicking the icon " " to open the downloaded update program. You can click the corresponding icon " " to the G disc to view the files stored in the TF card and delete some old software versions if necessary for more available space in TF card. Click [EXIT] to exit.
LAUNCH X-431Diagun User's Manual 4.5 Purchase and Update Software If users can’t find the software they needed in download center, they should buy the software in the purchase center or updated in the update center. Log on www.x431.com to enter the interface as shown in the figure below. Click [purchase center], then you can tick the serial number to choose the software. Take the Transporter & V Class for example. Click [view] that is in the same line with the Transporter& V Class.
LAUNCH X-431Diagun User's Manual Click [order] to add the selected software to your shopping cart. Click [Pay] to buy the software. The bought software will be automatically added to the user’s download center. Click [clear] to empty the shopping cart. Click [purchase other] to buy other software. The operation for update center is the same as for the purchase center.
LAUNCH X-431Diagun User's Manual 5 FAQ X-431Diagun is a hi-tech product. But nowadays, automotive technology are making daily advance, and there may be questions during operation. Read the user’s manual carefully to get answers whenever you have any question, or contact our Customer Service Center for help. Here we list some frequently asked questions and answers relating to X-431Diagun.
LAUNCH X-431Diagun User's Manual it and then plug it again for power supply, one second later, try to turn on the machine. Question: Why X-431Diagun fails in communication with ECU? Answer: Please check and make sure that the diagnostic connector and diagnostic program are matching the vehicle make. Question: The screen keeps blank after flashing when the machine is turned on. Answer: Take out the TF card and re-start the machine to check if there is normal display.
LAUNCH X-431Diagun User's Manual Answer: The system is calibrating the touch screen. The machine will work after the calibration completed. Please see chapter 2.5.2 “Calibrate Touch Screen” for details. Question: The screen does not respond or responds incorrectly when click with stylus. Answer: It is necessary to calibrate the screen. Please see chapter 2.5.2 “Calibrate Touch Screen” for details. Question: The time displayed in the bottom right-hand corner of the screen is incorrect.
LAUNCH X-431Diagun User's Manual water is in proper temperature. Question: The systems equipped with the vehicle can not be diagnosed. Answer: DLC of some early models is separated; refer to User’s Manual for details. Question: The fault code storage is blank. Answer: Usually, it’s the “suquela” for shared circuit. Please locate and analyze the most similar fault code and its circuit. Question: There is so much fault code. Answer: Usually, it’s caused by poor connection or fault circuit grounding.
LAUNCH X-431Diagun User's Manual Warranty THIS WARRANTY IS EXPRESSLY LIMITED TO PERSONS WHO PURCHASE LAUNCH PRODUCTS FOR PURPOSES OF RESALE OR USE IN THE ORDINARY COURSE OF THE BUYER’S BUSINESS. LAUNCH electronic product is warranted against defects in materials and workmanship for one year (The warranty period for the battery is 6months) from date of delivery to the user. The warranty period of battery is 6 months.
LAUNCH X-431Diagun User's Manual information: 1. Quantity 2. Part number 3. Item description Customer Service If you have any questions on the operation of the unit, please contact us: Tel: 86-755-84528431/84528822 E-mail: X431@cnlaunch.com If your unit requires repair service, return it to the manufacturer with a copy of the sales receipt and a note describing the problem. If the unit is determined to be in warranty, it will be repaired or replaced at no charge.
LAUNCH X-431Diagun User's Manual DIAGUN CONNECTOR SERIAL NO. DEALER CODE Note: 1. ‘Diagun Connector Serial No.’ label is attached by manufacturer before shipping. 2. Dealer should fill in the Dealer Code when selling the machine to customer and stamp on the code. 3. The ‘Diagun Connector Serial No.’ and “Dealer Code” is useful when updating the software. Refer to the section “Update of Diagnostic Software”. Keep the user’s manual carefully. 4. Dealer should log on http://www.X431.
LAUNCH X-431Diagun User's Manual FCC WARNING This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules.