LAUNCH DBScar User's Manual V1.01.000 English •• Please read this user’s manual carefully before operating your device. •• Please keep this manual well for future use. •• The illustrations herein is for reference purpose only.
LAUNCH DBScar User’s Manual contents 1. Intruduction....................................................... 1 2. Product Components........................................ 1 2.1. Ports & Indicators..................................... 1 2.2. Accessories............................................... 2 2.3. Technical Specifications . ......................... 3 3. Connections..................................................... 3 4. Using DBScar................................................... 3 5.
LAUNCH DBScar User’s Manual Thanks for your purchasing our products. Before operating, please carefully read the “Disclaimer” 1. Intruduction DBScar is a new diagnostic Telematics product for automobile aftermarket. With excellent performance and powerful functions, it can diagnose most of electrical control systems of vehicls equipped with OBD2 16 PIN connector and is compatible with most of Android phones . DBScar provides an Micro USB port and an OBD-16 diagnostic socket.
LAUNCH DBScar User’s Manual 1 2 3 4 5 Fig.1-1 Product illustration No. Name & Functions OBD-16 diagnostic connector: to connect vehicle’s 1 OBD2 diagnostic socket. 2 Serial number 3 Power indicator: it will light up once DBScar is plugged into vihicle’s DLC socket 4 Communication indicator 5 Micro USB port: to connect to PC or LAUNCH’s diagnostic device via USB cable. 2.2.
LAUNCH DBScar User’s Manual 2.3. Technical Specifications •• Working voltage: 9~15V •• Working current: <30mA •• Working temp: -10 to 55°C (14 to 131 oF) •• Storage temp: -20 to 70°C (-4 to 158 oF) •• Storage humidity: <80% •• Working humidity: <60% 3. Connections 1) Locate vehicle’s DLC socket: it provides standard 16 pins and is generally located on driver’s side, about 12 inch away from the center of dashboard. See Fig. 3-1. If no DLC is found, please refer to automobile repair manual.
LAUNCH DBScar User’s Manual diagnostic result saved in DBScar to client software for review. (For “Installing Software” and “Bluetooth Setting”, please refer to Chapter 5 & 6.) 5. Installing Software Seach “dbscar“ in “Google Play“ on your phone, download DBScar software and click it to install(The method of installing this software is same as that of installing other phone applications. For details, please refer to user’s manual for your phone.
LAUNCH DBScar User’s Manual Input default password 0000 and click “OK” to finish pairing. (Once paired successfully, it will no more be required for future use.) 3. Click on your phone to run it, then enter the main menu and click the desired diagnosing icon. 4. A dialog box will appear, prompting it can be performed only when bluetooth is linked. Click “YES”. 5. Choose the paired device and link it. Note: After you set or change bluetooth pair, the system will reset automatically and enter the main menu.
LAUNCH DBScar User’s Manual Fig. 7-1 Fig. 7-2 Fig. 7-3 Fig. 7-4 •• Input the information (items with * must be filled), then click “Register” to enter Fig. 7-5. The system will prompt you that you have registered successfully and offer you a CC number (the account to log in CC center). See Fig. 7-6.
LAUNCH DBScar User’s Manual “Okay” to save your data and it will go into the main menu automatically. Fig. 7-5 Fig. 7-6 •• In case you have a DBScar connector, click “Activate” to activate it (For details on how to activate DBScar, please refer to “Activate New Connector” under D. Update in Chapter 7.2.4 More). Otherwise, click “Purchase” to order it online. •• 2. In case you click “Skip” in Fig. 7-3, the system will skip the login interface and enter the main menu screen directly.
LAUNCH DBScar User’s Manual Fig. 7-7 Fig. 7-8 Note: It is strongly suggested to check the box “Save password” or “Auto login” on the login interface if you frequently log in car cloud website. 7.2 Operate software Login and you will see "Buddies", "Gauges", "Spendings" and "More" are available on the main menu. 7.2.1 Buddies Includes an I/M (Instant Messaging) tool. Text & files transferring are supported. Click “Buddies” to enter. The following 4 options are provided. •• A.
LAUNCH DBScar User’s Manual •• C. Doc. Record To view file sending records. •• D. Add To add more CC members. Click “Add” to enter Fig. 7-9. There are 3 ways available for you to add a CC member: by Nickname, by CC number and Online. In case you remember the nickname and CC number, click [by Nickname] or [by CC number], then input it in the blank field. To search all online users, click [Online] to start scanning, and a list of online users will be displayed on the screen (refer to Fig. 7-10).
LAUNCH DBScar User’s Manual and transfer it to your buddy. See Fig. 7-12. Fig. 7-11 Fig. 7-12 7.2.2 Gauges Click "Gauges" to enter a screen similar to Fig. 7-13. A. Instrument B. Fuel consumption Click to view fuel consumption value and analysis chart. C. Engine Click / to view working status data of engines.
LAUNCH DBScar User’s Manual Fig. 7-13 Click to view instrument readings. Instrument readings are displayed in character and graphic. 7.2.3 Spendings Choose your comsumption type and manually input the amount, then the system will calculate and output the Today/Monthly bill for you. Click “Spendings”, it will enter a screen similar to Fig. 7-14. Fig. 7-14 Fig.
LAUNCH DBScar User’s Manual [Button Descriptions]: Main: return to the main menu. Billing: view today’s spendings. See Fig. 7-16. Summary: view annual billing. See Fig. 7-17. Setting: Click “Setting” to enter Fig. 7-18, user can manage your vehicles, set your budget limits. Data backup, recovery and export can also be executed. Fig. 7-16 Fig.
LAUNCH DBScar User’s Manual Fig. 7-18 Fig. 7-19 7.2.4 More Click “More” to enter Fig. 7-19. •• A. Footprint This option is designed to present you the driving record of your vehicle. Click “Footprint”, a screen similar to Fig. 7-20 will appear (If no GPS is activated, an error message will appear and no map can be read.). Click to locate the start point, then click to start recording driving track. See Fig.7-21. The following options are available: [ ]: To list all tracks.
LAUNCH DBScar User’s Manual prompting you to name your track. Click “Save” to save your track. [ ]: To activate photographing. [ ]: To add note for your travel. [ ]: To define your destination on the map. Fig. 7-20 Fig. 7-21 •• B. User Center This item allows you to view and modify your personal information. Click “User”, a screen similar to Fig. 7-22 will appear. Click next to “More” to enter Fig. 7-23. Click to enter edit mode for further modification.
LAUNCH DBScar User’s Manual Fig. 7-22 Fig. 7-23 •• C. Car Cloud website Click “Car Cloud website” to visit it. •• D. Update It includes the following options: Update via internet, Device update and Settings. Click “Update” to enter Fig. 7-24.
LAUNCH DBScar User’s Manual Fig. 7-24 Fig. 7-25 Note: To update successfully, please make sure your phone stays connected to the internet. Update via internet: To update DBScar. Click to start updating. If the current version is the latest one, a message box as indicated in Fig. 7-25 will appear. Click “Confirm” to cancel. Device Update: To update DBScar diagnostic connector. Click to enter DBScar activation screen. See Fig. 7-26.
LAUNCH DBScar User’s Manual Fig. 7-26 Fig. 7-27 Click “Search” in Fig. 7-27 to start scanning bluetooth devices, then click the desired one from the search result list, the system will obtain the DBScar user information automatically. click “Activate”, the system will prompt you that it has been activated. Additionally, software settings and update download are also required. Click “Activate” to enter Fig. 7-28. Note: only one chance can be get to choose vehicle.
LAUNCH DBScar User’s Manual Fig. 7-28 Fig. 7-29 Input 17 VINs (Vehicle Identification Numbers. Refer to Maintenace Manual of Automotive for its detailed location) and click “Confirm” to enter device configuration interface.See Fig. 7-29. Click “Select” next to make to choose the desired vehicle make from the list (refer to Fig. 7-30), and then follow the same method to choose model and language (options are subject to change with different vehicles). See Fig. 7-31. Fig.
LAUNCH DBScar User’s Manual Fig. 7-30 Fig. 7-31 Click “Next”, a dialog box will pop up, prompting you whether to download the software. See Fig. 7-33. Click “OK” to start downloading. Once download is complete, the system will start upgrading automatically. After the progress bar proceeds to 100%, click “OK” to enter the main menu screen. Now you can start diagnosing your vehicle. For details on how to diagnose, please refer to 7.2.5.
LAUNCH DBScar User’s Manual Fig. 7-32 Fig. 7-33 Settings: Select (Deselect) the desired option by checking(unchecking) the box next to it. •• E. Fuel Diary This option enables you to view the refuel record and fuel consumptions. Click “Fuel”, the screen will display as Fig. 7-34. Click on the left upper corner of the screen to set the start date. Click on the right upper corner of the screen to set the end date.
LAUNCH DBScar User’s Manual Set start date Set end date Fig. 7-34 Click “Main” to return to the main menu screen. Click “Fuel”, the screen will enter Fig. 7-35. Input Cost, Price, Odometer readings, then choose the desired oil type from the pull-down list, and then click “Save” to save your record. Click “Fuel Chart” to view all fuel diary. Click on the left/right upper corner of the screen to alter the start/end date, the screen will present you with the average fuel consumption. See Fig. 7-36.
LAUNCH DBScar User’s Manual Fig. 7-35 Fig. 7-36 •• F. Settings This option allows you to make some preferences to function items. •• G. About To view the software version. Click “About”, a screen similar to Fig. 7-37 will appear. Fig.
LAUNCH DBScar User’s Manual 7.2.5 How to diagnose After you finished activating DBScar connector, device configuration and updating, click [Diagnostics], the system will enter Fig. 7-38. Otherwise, a dialog box as shown in Fig. 7-39 will appear if the selected vehicle does not match with the current DBScar. Click [Update] to synchronize it; click [Yes] to continue. After the system loads all diagnostic programs, a screen similar to Fig. 7-40 will appear. Click the desired one to enter Fig. 7-41 Fig.
LAUNCH DBScar User’s Manual Fig. 7-40 Fig. 7-41 •• A. Read fault code In Fig. 7-41, click “READ FAULT DATA”, all DTCs will be displayed on the screen. See Fig. 7-42. Fig. 7-42 •• B. Erase fault code Fig.
LAUNCH DBScar User’s Manual In Fig. 7-41, click “ERASE FAULT DATA”, a dialog box as indicated Fig. 7-43 will pop up. Click [Yes] to erase trouble codes and a message “Erase Succeed” will appear; click [No] to exit. •• C. Erase fault code In Fig. 7-41, click “READ CURRENT DATA”, the system will enter data item selection interface. See Fig. 7-44. Click the desired one, a screen similar to Fig. 7-45 will be shown. Click the box before the item to select it.
LAUNCH DBScar User’s Manual Fig. 7-46 Fig. 7-47 7.2.6 Manage password A. Set password and security questions Click the status bar in Fig. 7-7, the system will enter Fig. 7-48. In Fig. 7-48, click the CC colum to view your information. Click to edit the item before it. To modify password, click “Password”, Fig. 7-49 will appear. Click next to “Change the password”, a screen similar to Fig. 7-50 will appear. After resetting, click “Submit” to confirm your change.
LAUNCH DBScar User’s Manual Fig. 7-48 Click Fig. 7-49 Fig. 7-50 Fig. 7-51 next to “Please type in a password hint”, Fig.
LAUNCH DBScar User’s Manual will appear. Here you can set your questions and answers for getting your password back in future. After setting, click “OK” to save it. B. Get back your password While logging in, if you have registered, but forgot the password, click “Forget password”, a dialog box similar to Fig. 7-52 will appear. Fig. 7-52 Click next to it to enter a screen similar to Fig. 7-52. Choose the hint question from the pull-down list, then key in the answer.
LAUNCH DBScar User’s Manual Disclaimer 1. Before using your product, please read this user’s manual carefully. 2. When you are driving a car, do not attempt to operate this product, so as to avoid distraction and traffic hazard. Launch assumes no responsibilities for any traffic accident or economic loss resulting from operating it while driving. 3. This product collects and sends data via Bluetooth communication.
LAUNCH DBScar User’s Manual 7. The company is not held responsible for any economic loss caused by communication line failure, technical issues, computer breakdown, unstable network and system, and other Force Majeure events. 8. If your service is affected by Force Majeure events (such as technical failure), the company promises to offer prompt assistance and solutions, but we shall not bear any liabilities for economic loss resulting therefrom. 9.
LAUNCH DBScar User’s Manual FCC INFORMATION 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.
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