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Version: V1.00.000

Revised date: 05-06-2014

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Version: V1.00.
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LAUNCH Copyright Information Copyright © 2014 by LAUNCH TECH. CO., LTD. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording or otherwise, without the prior written permission of LAUNCH. The information contained herein is designed only for the use of this unit. LAUNCH is not responsible for any use of this information as applied to other units.
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LAUNCH formatted or in process of uploading or downloading. Or else it may result in program error. Precautions on Using X-431 PADII •• The ignition switch should be OFF while plugging or unplugging the diagnostic connector. •• When the diagnostic connector is not used, remember to place it into the diagnostic connector housing located on the docking station to avoid loss.
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LAUNCH 3.9.7 Adjust the volume................................................................ 10 3.10 Input Method..............................................................................11 3.10.1 Activate / hide on-screen keyboard ...................................11 3.10.2 Edit text...............................................................................11 3.10.3 Android input method..............................................................11 4 Wi-Fi Setting...............................
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LAUNCH 10.1.3 View an email.................................................................... 35 10.1.4 Delete an email . ............................................................... 35 10.1.5 Revise an account setting................................................. 35 10.1.6 Delete an email account.................................................... 35 10.2 Browser..................................................................................... 36 10.2.1 Open browser..............................
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LAUNCH 1 Introduction 1.1 Product Profile X-431 PADII is a new Android-based vehicle trouble diagnostic device developed for internet applications. It inherits from LAUNCH’s advanced diagnosing technology and is characterized by covering a wide range of vehicles, featuring powerful functions, and providing precise test result.
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LAUNCH Connectivity X-431 PADII User's Manual •• Wi-Fi (802.11 b/g/n) •• USB: 2.0 •• Bluetooth 2.0 Camera Front-facing, 2.0 megapixel; Rearfacing, 5.0 megapixel, AF with Flashlight Sensor Gravity Accelerometer Audio Input/Output •• Microphone •• Speakers •• 3.
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LAUNCH X-431 PADII User's Manual 2.1 X-431 PADII Tablet Fig. 2-4 X-431 PADII Tablet (front & side view) Notes: 1. USB Port is reserved for add-on modules, and other USB devices use only. Micro USB Port is reserved for Micro USB cable only. 2. It illuminates red while X-431 PADII tablet is charging. Once charging is finished, it will turn green. Table 2-1 formulates interfaces and indicators of X-431 PADII tablet (front): No. Name & Descriptions 1 Micro SD Card Slot -- To store the SD card.
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LAUNCH X-431 PADII User's Manual Table 2-2 formulates parts of X-431 PADII tablet (rear): No. Name & Descriptions 16 Rear Camera 17 Camera Flash 18 Audio Speaker 19 Battery Fig. 2-5 X-431 PADII Tablet (rear view) 2.2 X-431 PADII Docking Station Table 2-3 formulates ports of X-431 PADII docking station No. Fig. 2-6 X-431 PADII Docking Station 4 Name & Descriptions 1 Charging Slot -- To charge the tablet.
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LAUNCH X-431 PADII User's Manual 2.3 Diagnostic Connector software, testing connectors) may vary. Please consult from the local agency or check the package list supplied with X-431 PADII together. 1 2 3 Table 2-5 -- X-431 PADII common accessories and descriptions No. Name Qt. 1 X-431 PADII Tablet 1 2 Diagnostic Connector 1 Picture 4 Fig. 2-7 Diagnostic Connector Table 2-4 formulates ports and indicators of diagnostic connector: No.
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LAUNCH 6 Power Adaptor X-431 PADII User's Manual 1 10 OBD I Converter 1 (To convert 100~240V AC power supply to 5V DC power supply.) 7 6 HDMI Cable 1 8 Battery Clamps Cable 1 9 OBD II Extension Cable 1 (To connect to an external projector or monitor with HDMI interface.) (To provide power to the non-16 pin connector through connection to the vehicle's battery.) (To connect the diagnostic connector for extension purpose.) (A converting cable for connecting non-16 pin connector.
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LAUNCH X-431 PADII User's Manual 3 Preparations 3.1 Charging X-431 PADII Choose any one of the followings to charge your X-431 PADII: A. Use the included 5V power adaptor: Connect one end of the power adaptor to DC IN port of X-431 PADII, then connect the other end to the AC outlet. Never use other similar adaptors to charge X-431 PADII. B. Use the docking station: Follow the steps described as below to charge your X-431 PADII: Fig.
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LAUNCH X-431 PADII User's Manual 3.3 Power On / Power Off X-431 PADII 3.5 Lock / Unlock the screen 3.3.1 Power on Many screen lock modes are available on X-431 PADII. Take the preset screen-lock mode as example for demonstration. Press the POWER key to turn on X-431 PADII. Note: If it is the first time you use X-431 PADII or X-431 PADII keeps idle for a long time, X-431 PADII could fail to be turned on. It results from low battery.
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LAUNCH X-431 PADII User's Manual 3.6 Screen Layout 7 Display the widget and application icons. 8 It shows: System time, Wi-Fi connection status and signal strength, battery status and other information. Tap the digital clock to open the notice panel. 3.7 Status Bar 7 For some common indicators, please see the following table. Icons 1 2 3 4 5 6 8 Fig.
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LAUNCH 3.9 Customize your desktop 3.9.1 Move items on the desktop 111 Tap and hold the item to be moved until it is shaken. 222 Drag and drop it to the target location. Note: Drag the icon to the margin of the screen and keep it still, the system will switch to other extension desktop, place it to the desired location. 3.9.2 Delete items from the desktop 111 Tap and hold the item to be moved until it is shaken. 222 Drag it on the trash icon, then release it.
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LAUNCH X-431 PADII User's Manual •• To input text, tap the input box and the on-screen keyboard will be activated automatically. to hide the keyboard. •• After inputting, tap Note: In some applications, the on-screen keyboard may appear over some interfaces partially. Close it to view more so that you can decide what to do next. 3.10.2 Edit text Cut, copy and paste operations are supported. 111 Tap and hold the desired text area until a blue cursor appears.
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LAUNCH X-431 PADII User's Manual 4 Wi-Fi Setting 5 How to diagnose Note: Once Wi-Fi is set as ON, X-431 PADII will consume more power. While Wi-Fi keeps unused, please set it off to save power. 111 On the main menu screen, tap Settings > Wi-Fi. 5.1 Connections 5.1.1 Preparation Normal testing conditions •• Turn on the vehicle power supply. •• Vehicle battery voltage range should be 9-14V and working voltage of X-431 PADII is 5V. •• Throttle should be closed at its close position.
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LAUNCH X-431 PADII User's Manual location. A. Power adaptor: Connect one end of the included power adaptor to DC IN port of X-431 PADII tablet, and the other end to AC outlet. B. Internal battery pack: For details on how to recharge X-431 PADII, see “Chapter 3.1 Charging X-431 PADII”. For non-OBDII vehicle, proceed as follows: Near the center of dashboard Fig. 5-1 5.1.
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LAUNCH X-431 PADII User's Manual Fig. 5-3 5.2 Bluetooth Setting Enter X-431 PADII Bluetooth setting screen (“Settings” --> “WIRELESS & NETWORK” --> “Bluetooth”), slide the Bluetooth switch to ON and X-431 PADII will start searching available Bluetooth device, tap the desired connector to pair and match. By default, the Bluetooth name is 98429*****00 (where ***** stands for 5 digits.).
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LAUNCH X-431 PADII User's Manual In Fig. 5-7, tap “Activate” if you want to experience vehicle diagnostic software. See Fig. 5-8. Fig. 5-5 1. If you are a new user, tap “Register” to enter registration page. See Fig. 5-6. Fig. 5-8 To exit and register it later, tap “No connector”. Input the Serial Number and Verification Code, and then tap “Confirm”. Note: The Serial Number and Verification Code can be obtained from the password envelope. See Fig. 5-9. Fig. 5-6 Product S/N In Fig.
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LAUNCH X-431 PADII User's Manual Alternatively, you can also activate your connector by tapping “Connector Activation” in “Profile”. For details, please refer to Chapter 5.7.3 Activate Connector. 2. If you have registered to be a member, input your name/CC and password in Fig. 5-5, and then tap the “LOGIN” button to enter the main menu screen directly. 4 Login button: Tap it to login or register the diagnostic system. Once users have logged in successfully, it will change to your user name.
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LAUNCH More X-431 PADII User's Manual Messages To launch IM (Instant Messaging) application. Contacts To manage your friend and accounts. Update To dowload or update vehicle software. Setting Allows you to configure system settings. Chrome Launches the Chrome browser. Camera Opens the camera. Oscilloscope To determine vehicle electrical equipment and circuit trouble. (Optional) Sensor (Optional) To diagnose/simulate vehicle ECU sensor trouble.
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LAUNCH Tap X-431 PADII User's Manual to return to the function selection screen. 5.6 Start Diagnosing Tap on the main menu screen, and then choose “Diagnose” to enter the vehicle selection page. Take Demo as an example to demonstrate how to diagnose a vehicle. Fig. 5-14 1. Tap the “DEMO” logo, the system will prompt you to make Bluetooth pair firstly (See Fig. 5-13). Since Bluetooth is not required for DEMO program, just tap “DEMO SHOW” to proceed to Step 2.
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LAUNCH X-431 PADII User's Manual Reports: To save the current data in text format. Screenshot Reports: To save the current data in screenshot form. Tap to return to the function selection screen. 5.6.2 Clear Trouble Code Tap “Clear Trouble Code” function menu, the system will automatically delete the currently existing trouble code. Note: The trouble code will not disappear until the trouble was completely cleared. Fig. 5-16 5.6.3 Read Data Stream 5.
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LAUNCH X-431 PADII User's Manual To detect whether 1# injector works normally or not, tap “1# injector”, the system will automatically carry out the function. After complete, a prompt dialog box will pop up on the screen. 5.7 Profile This function allows users to manage your personal information. 5.7.1 My Report Fig. 5-19 On data stream reading page, the following operations can be done: Select All: Tap it to select all data stream items. Graphic: After selecting, tap it to view the waveform.
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LAUNCH X-431 PADII User's Manual 5.7.2 Activate Connector To logout the current user ID, tap “Log Out”. It is used to activate your diagnostic connector. Fig. 5-20 Input the Serial Number and Verification Code, and then tap “Activate” to activate the connector. For details on how to obtain Serial Number and Verification Code, tap the links below to get help. 5.7.3 Private Information Use this item to view and configure personal information. 5.7.
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LAUNCH X-431 PADII User's Manual 6 Sensorbox (Optional) Multimeter Parameters 6.1 Product summary X-431 PADII provides an optional function of automotive sensor simulation test. “Sensor” function is specially designed to diagnose and simulate vehicle sensor faults quickly and conveniently, including “DC voltage simulation”, “Fixed frequency simulation”, “Predefined waveform simulation” and “Hand-painted waveform simulation”.
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LAUNCH X-431 PADII User's Manual Description 3 Multimeter probe 1 Data receiving indicator Indicator (green) for receiving data from main unit. 4 2 Data sending indicator Indicator (green) for sending data to main unit. Electronic control converting cable 1 3 Power indicator It keeps steady on (red) after Sensorbox is powered on. 5 Electronic control converting cable 2 4 B type USB port Connect to main unit with USB cable when it is applied as separated USB device.
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LAUNCH X-431 PADII User's Manual code indicates the fault is in water temperature sensor itself. But we need to confirm whether the fault results from water temperature sensor or the connections between ECU and sensors, or ECU itself. In this case, we can make full use of simulation test to input the signal of simulating water temperature sensor, instead of water temperature sensor, to the microcomputer. If the engine works better and the fault vanishes, the fault is in the water temperature sensor.
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LAUNCH X-431 PADII User's Manual In Fig. 6-3, tap “Predefined waveform simulation” to enter the screen shown as Fig. 6-4. HO2S: Heated Oxygen Sensor IAT: Intake Air Temperature Sensor MAF: Mass Air Flow Sensor MAP: Manifold Absolute Pressure Sensor TP: Throttle Position Sensor VAF: Volume Air Flow Sensor VSS: Vehicle Speed Sensor For example, tap “ECT” – “Warm (NTC Thermistor)” in Fig. 6-5, the right screen will display the waveform of the sensor. See Fig. 6-6. Fig.
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LAUNCH X-431 PADII User's Manual Fig. 6-7 In Fig. 6-7, tap button to perform simulation test. 4. Hand-painted waveform simulation This option offers great convenience for users to simulate special waveform or fault wave. Users only draw the shape of waveform which needs to be simulated in central drawing area, and then configure some parameters on the top, namely high level, low level, and cycle of waveform, then tap , X-431 PADII will output a waveform as desired.
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LAUNCH •• •• •• •• •• •• •• among the ports of sensor in order to determine whether opencircuit / contact fault exists or not. When checking if there is a short in the line, please disconnect the CEU and the relevant sensor, then measure the resistance value of the ports between the connected port and the vehicle body. If the resistance value is more than 1MΩ, no fault occurs.
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LAUNCH from the left. [ ]: Reduces the range and zoom in the waveform. [ ]: Increase the range and zoom out the waveform. [ ]: Starts or stops the testing process. 6.4.
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LAUNCH X-431 PADII User's Manual 7 Batterybox (Optional) 7.2 Test Environment 7.2.1 Test environment 7.1 Product Summary X-431 PADII provides an optional function of automotive battery test, which adopts the latest state-of-the-art conductance testing technology in the world and can test vehicle’s battery status. Two testing environments (Inside the Vehicle and Outside the Vehicle) are available and applicable to battery test.
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LAUNCH 5 Bad cell X-431 PADII User's Manual Indicates one of the battery cells is bad and can not work normally, but for which one is bad, it can’t be verified. In this case, battery voltage is generally lower than 11V, mainly resulting from internal circuitry damage, such as short circuit, open circuit, dummy weld etc. 7.3.2 Test accessories Fig. 7-2 Kelvin clip 7.3 Batterybox Structure and Test Accessories 7.3.1 Batterybox structure Fig. 7-3 A/B cable 7.4. Connections & Operations 7.4.
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LAUNCH X-431 PADII User's Manual 7.4.2 Inside the vehicle test Battery test and charging system & actuation system test can be done in this mode. 1. Battery test Enter battery test main menu, and select a desired test environment as shown in Fig. 7-4. floating electricity has been removed, please turn off the headlamp to continue the testing” will appear on the screen. 555 Follow the on-screen instructions to turn off the headlamp and , it will enter tap [OK], the system will continue the testing.
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LAUNCH X-431 PADII User's Manual If JIS is selected, tap , the system will enter Select testing capacity screen. Users can select corresponding standard capacity value according to battery model marked on battery. 777 Tap The system begins to receive test data information after acceleration was detected, as shown in Fig. 7-9. and the testing result will appear on the following screen. Fig. 7-9 Tap [OK], test data will be shown on the screen, similar to Fig. 7-10. Fig. 7-7 2.
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LAUNCH 7.5 Precautions on battery test For the purpose of getting accurate test results, unless otherwise special required, all loads need to be power off such as headlamp, engine etc. before testing battery. The operating time required for charging system and actuation system test varies from person to person. If the engine does not start or accelerate within 30 seconds, the system will prompt you “receiving timeout” and return to the initial status.
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LAUNCH 8 Oscilloscope (coming soon) 9 Borescope (Optional) Oscilloscope is an optional function of X-431 PADII, including automotive oscilloscope and automotive ignition waveform. Automotive borescope is mainly applied to those unseen parts of engine, fuel tank, braking system.
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LAUNCH 10 Others 10.1 Email This function allows you to send and receive email. You can add POP3 or IMAP email account for some common web email service provider. 10.1.1 Configure an email account Note: Before sending or receiving email, you have to set up an email account. In addition, this function required a stable network connection. 111 On the desktop, tap Email. 222 Input email address and password, tap “Next” or “Manual setup”.
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LAUNCH X-431 PADII User's Manual 10.2.2 Download files 111 Enter main menu screen, and tap Email to enter account screen. 222 Tap > Settings. 333 Choose the desired Email account from the account list. 444 Choose “Remove account” to delete it. Files, pictures, and applications can be downloaded from the website in browser. For example: Tap and press a picture, then choose “Save image” from pop-up menu to download it. 10.2 Browser To download a link, tap and press it, and then choose “Save link”. 10.
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LAUNCH X-431 PADII User's Manual 444 Choose the desired one from the search result to pair it with X-431 PADII. history. 111 Enter main menu screen, tap Browser to launch the browser. 222 Tap > Settings > Privacy & security. 10.3.4 Send file via Bluetooth 333 Tap “Clear history”. You can send pictures, videos, audio files or test reports to others for sharing and review via Bluetooth. 10.3 Using Bluetooth Bluetooth connection is supported on X-431 PADII.
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LAUNCH X-431 PADII User's Manual 10.4.2 How to record a video 8 1 In camera mode, drag the slider to video mode. 9 7 2 6 1 8 7 5 3 2 6 5 3 4 Fig. 10-2 38 1 Drag the slider to toggle between camera and video mode. 2 Tap it to take a picture. 3 Tap it to browse your pictures. 4 To zoom in, place two fingers on the focus area and then spread them apart; To zoom out, place two fingers apart and then pinch them together.
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LAUNCH 10.5 Gallery X-431 PADII User's Manual red eye processing, crops etc. Enter the main menu screen, tap Gallery to open gallery, the system starts scanning all pictures and videos on X-431 PADII. 111 Open the picture to be edited in Gallery. 222 Tap the icons located on the bottom of the piture to perform the corresponding functions. 333 Tap Save, the edited picture will also be saved in the same folder in which the original picture lies. This option is used to manage pictures and video files.
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LAUNCH 222 Tap the delete it. , and then tap “OK” in the confirmation dialog box to 222 Swipe the screen from right to left until ALL tab appears. 333 Tap the desired one to view its detailed information. 10.8.3 Turn on/off alarm 10.10.3 Uninstall applications On alarm list screen, slide the switch to ON to activate it. To disable it, just switch it to OFF. To release storage space, you can uninstall some unused applications. 10.9 File Manager This option enables you to manage your files.
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LAUNCH Appendix - FAQ 1. Whether can I use other similar adaptors to charge X-431 PADII?. No. Please use the included 5V power adaptor or docking station to charge your X-431 PADII. We assume no responsibility for damage or loss resulting from using other similar adaptors other than the specified one. 2. How to save power? •• •• •• •• •• Please turn off the screen while X-431 PADII keeps idle. Set a shorter standby time. Decrease the brightness of the screen.
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LAUNCH 7. The data and time of X-431 PADII can not be set. It is because Automatic date & time is set on your X-431 PADII. Tap Settings > Date & time, deselect “Automatic date & time” and then set the date and time manually. The exposure standard for wireless devices employs a unit of measurement known as the Specific Absorption Rate(SAR). The SAR limit set by the FCC is 1.6 W/kg.The highest SAR level measured for this device is less than SAR limit, so this device meets the FCC Requirement.
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LAUNCH 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 from date of delivery to the user. This warranty does not cover any part that has been abused, altered, used for a purpose other than for which it was intended, or used in a manner inconsistent with instructions regarding use.