SS LINK User Manual FAQ Switch the ignition on again, tap Continue/Complete to code the Driver Assistance systems front camera data into the vehicle’s ECU. OPERATION SETUP Switch the ignition off, tap Continue/Complete to continue. OVERVIEW SAFETY www.newsmartsafe.
SS LINK User Manual www.newsmartsafe.com After successfully coding the front camera, tap Continue/Complete to continue. SAFETY OVERVIEW SETUP OPERATION FAQ 28 Tap OK to save the ADAS report. The ADAS reports are saved under the ADAS Report tab in ADAS Report on the Job Menu. 5.3.4 Health Report After performing ADAS calibration, use this option to re-scan all control modules of the vehicle and check whether the DTCs related to the ADAS systems has been cleared or not.
SS LINK User Manual 6 Diagnose Two methods are available to access the vehicle diagnostic software. 6.1 VIN SCAN SAFETY www.newsmartsafe.com For this method, camera scan and manual input are available. Tap Camera Scan, the following screen will appear: FAQ A. Camera Scan: This mode allows you to identify the vehicle model via scanning the vehicle VIN.
SS LINK User Manual www.newsmartsafe.com SAFETY Place the VIN inside the viewfinder rectangle to scan it. The most recognizable location for this number is in the top left corner on the vehicle’s dashboard. Other locations include the driver’s door or post, and the firewall under the hood. • If you have scanned the VIN of the vehicle, tap list. • In case the tablet failed to detect it, tap • Tap OVERVIEW • to choose it from the record to enter it manually.
www.newsmartsafe.com SS LINK User Manual In this mode, tap the appropriate vehicle logo, then follow the on-screen instructions to access the diagnostic software. Take Demo as an example to demonstrate the basic procedures on how to diagnose a vehicle. SAFETY 6.2 Manual Selection Tap to navigate to the Job Menu. Exit Session Tap to exit the current diagnostic session. On-screen Buttons: Vehicle Coverage: Tap to view the vehicle models that the current diagnostic software covers.
SS LINK User Manual www.newsmartsafe.com SAFETY 2). Select vehicle model (varies with different versions): Select the desired vehicle model. Here we take Ford for example to demonstrate how to diagnose a vehicle. OVERVIEW 3). Turn the ignition key to ON: Set the ignition switch to on. SETUP OPERATION 4). Read vehicle information: After reading the vehicle information, double check if the vehicle information is correct or not. If yes, tap Yes to continue.
SS LINK User Manual 6.2.1 Health Report (Quick Test) This function varies from vehicle to vehicle. It enables you to quickly access all the electronic control units of the vehicle and generate a detailed report about vehicle health. OPERATION SETUP 5). Select test item: Select the desired test item to proceed. OVERVIEW SAFETY www.newsmartsafe.com FAQ Tap Health Report on the test item selection screen to scan the vehicle control modules.
SS LINK User Manual www.newsmartsafe.com SAFETY OVERVIEW Systems with fault codes are displayed in red. Systems functioning normally are displayed in black. SETUP Warning: DTCs (Diagnostic Trouble Codes) or Fault Codes can be used to identify which engine systems or components that are malfunctioning. Never replace a part based only on the DTC definition. Retrieving and using DTCs for troubleshooting vehicle operation is only one part of an overall diagnostic strategy.
SS LINK User Manual Note: Diagnostic report is classified into three categories: Pre-Repair report, PostRepair report and Diagnostic Scan. No matter which type you saved the report as, the report type will be appended as a tag on the upper right corner of the diagnostic report for easier identification. To facilitate the comparison of the pre-repair and post-repair reports and get accurate test result, please make sure you saved the right type of the diagnostic report.
SS LINK User Manual www.newsmartsafe.com SAFETY OVERVIEW Note: Before performing this function, please make sure that: SETUP • You have saved a pre-repair report of the currently tested vehicle, and • You have already made some repairs and service and cleared the DTCs after the prerepair reported is generated. Otherwise, no differences exist between the pre- and postrepair reports. Clear DTCs: Tap to clear the existing diagnostic trouble codes.
SS LINK User Manual Tap the desired system to advance to the test function selection page. For detailed operations on test function, please refer to Chapter 6.2.3 System Selection. OVERVIEW SAFETY www.newsmartsafe.com This option allows you manually select the test system and function step by step. OPERATION Tap System Selection on the test item selection screen, the following screen will appear: SETUP 6.2.
SS LINK User Manual www.newsmartsafe.com SAFETY OVERVIEW Note: Different vehicle has different diagnostic menus. A. Read Fault Code SETUP This function displays the detailed information of DTC records retrieved from the vehicle’s control system. Tap Read Fault Code on the test function selection screen, the screen will display the diagnostic result. OPERATION FAQ 38 Warning: Retrieving and using DTCs for troubleshooting vehicle operation is only one part of an overall diagnostic strategy.
www.newsmartsafe.com SS LINK User Manual Freeze Frame: When an emission-related fault occurs, certain vehicle conditions are recorded by the on-board computer. This information is referred to as freeze frame data. Freeze frame data includes a snapshot of critical parameter values at the time the DTC is set. SAFETY On-screen Buttons: Help: Tap to view the help information. B.
SS LINK User Manual www.newsmartsafe.com SAFETY Danger: If you must drive the vehicle in order to perform a troubleshooting procedure, always have a second person help you. Trying to drive and operate the diagnostic tool at the same time is dangerous, and could cause a serious traffic accident. Tap Read Data Stream on the test function selection screen, the system will display data stream items. OVERVIEW SETUP On-screen Buttons: Select Page: Tap to select all items of the current page.
SS LINK User Manual OVERVIEW SAFETY www.newsmartsafe.com Notes: indicates sticky top. If it is tapped, it will change into . On the data stream display screen, the data stream item with will be shown on the top of the selected data stream list. To remove it from the top of the list, just tap it again. B indicates this item will be displayed in Bold. A indicates this item will be displayed in Red. 2. Tap English or Metric to switch the measurement unit. 3.
SS LINK User Manual www.newsmartsafe.com SAFETY • Combine – this option is mostly used in graph merge status for data comparison. In this case, different items are marked in different colors. On-screen Buttons: : Tap it to view the waveform graph of the current data stream item. OVERVIEW SETUP Note: The waveform can be zoomed in or out via: Spread apart/pinch together. To zoom in manually, place two fingers on the screen and then spread them apart.
SS LINK User Manual • Value: Tap to display the parameters in texts. Compare Sample: Tap to select the sample DS file, the values you customized and saved in process of data stream sampling will be imported into the Standard Range (See below) column for your comparison. SETUP • Combine: This option is mostly used in graph merge status for data comparison.
SS LINK User Manual www.newsmartsafe.com SAFETY Record: Tap to start recording diagnostic data. Recorded live data can serve as valuable information to help you in troubleshooting of vehicle problems. All diagnostic records can be replayed from Job Menu -> ADAS Report -> Diagnostic Record. Note: The saved file follows the naming rule: It begins with vehicle type, and then the product S/N and ends with record starting time (To differentiate between files, please configure the accurate system time).
SS LINK User Manual Tap the Min./Max. value to change it. After modifying all desired items, tap Save to save it as a Data Stream Sample file. All Data Stream Sample files are stored under the Data Stream Sample tab in Job Menu -> Others -> User Info. OVERVIEW SAFETY www.newsmartsafe.com 6.2.4 ADAS Calibration This function provides another access to the ADAS calibration.
SS LINK User Manual www.newsmartsafe.com SAFETY 7 Software Update This module allows you to update the diagnostic software & App and set frequently used software. If you did not download the software in process of product registration or a pop-up message prompting you that some new software can be updated, you may use this option to download it or keep it synchronized with the latest version. OVERVIEW 7.1 Update Diagnostic Software & APP Tap Update on the Job Menu to enter the update center.
SS LINK User Manual Tap , a pop-up window will appear. Select the checkbox before the software name and tap SAVE, the software will be displayed in the Common software list. OVERVIEW SAFETY www.newsmartsafe.com FAQ OPERATION SETUP Next time you want to update it, just go to Common Software.
SS LINK User Manual www.newsmartsafe.com SAFETY 8 ADAS Report This option is used to view and manage the saved reports. Tap ADAS Report on the Job Menu, there are total 3 options available. OVERVIEW SETUP 1. If the ADAS calibration result is saved in process of the ADAS calibration, the files will be listed under the ADAS Report tab. • To select certain report, check the box before the report. To select all reports, tap Select All. To deselect all, tap Unselect.
SS LINK User Manual Graph – displays the parameters in waveform graphs. Combine – this option is mostly used in graph merge status for data comparison. In this case, different items are marked in different colors. Value – this is the default mode which displays the parameters in texts and shows in list format. Frame Playback – plays back the recorded data stream items frame by frame. Once it is in frame playback mode, this button changes into Auto Playback.
SS LINK User Manual www.newsmartsafe.com SAFETY 9 Others 9.1 Tablet Setting The function allows you to make some settings of Android system. 9.2 User Info OVERVIEW 9.2.1 VCI This option allows you to manage all your activated VCI dongles. If several VCIs are activated on this tool, a list of VCIs will be displayed on the screen. Once you choose the VCI that belongs to other account, you have to log out, and then input the right account to continue. 9.2.
www.newsmartsafe.com SS LINK User Manual OVERVIEW SAFETY other interfaces. This item allows you to feedback your diagnostic problems to us for analysis and troubleshooting. Tap Diagnostic Feedback, the following 3 options will be displayed on the left column of the screen. A. Feedback SETUP 9.2.4 Diagnostic Feedback 1) Tap Choose File to open the target folder and choose the desired diagnostic logs.
SS LINK User Manual www.newsmartsafe.com B. History SAFETY Tap it to view all diagnostic feedback records. Different process states are marked with different colors. C. Offline list Tap it to display all diagnostic feedback logs which have not been submitted successfully due to network failure. Once the tablet gets a stable network signal, it will be uploaded to the remote server automatically. OVERVIEW 9.2.5 Data Stream Sample This feature allows you to manage the recorded data stream sample files.
SS LINK User Manual • Tap > next to “Free Upgrade Period” to check the due date of all diagnostic software. 9.2.9 Change Password This item allows you to modify your login password. SAFETY www.newsmartsafe.com This item allows you to hide/clear the diagnostic software that is not frequently used.
SS LINK User Manual www.newsmartsafe.com Tap Mode Switch, the following screen will appear. SAFETY OVERVIEW SETUP • If the HOST MODE is selected, plug the external storage device into the USB expansion slot of the tablet directly to exchange data or connect the VCI dongle to the tablet via the included data cable (Type-A to Mini B) to perform wired vehicle diagnosis. • When in DEVICE MODE, connect the tablet to the PC via the included charging cable (Type-A to Type C) for charging or data exchange. D.
SS LINK User Manual Note: While performing OTA update, please make sure the tablet battery has at least 70% and DO NOT run any other programs during the update. 2. Tap Check version. Once a newer version is found, follow the on-screen instructions to download and install the update file. 3. Be patient to wait until the update is done. SETUP OVERVIEW 1. In the Job Menu, tap Others -> System OTA Upgrade. SAFETY www.newsmartsafe.
SS LINK User Manual www.newsmartsafe.com SAFETY OVERVIEW 2. Your partner must install the TeamViewer full version program (if not installed, go to http://www.teamviewer.com to download it), and then start the software on his/ her computer at the same time, in order to provide support and take control of your tablet remotely. SETUP 3. Provide your ID to the partner, and wait for him/her to send you a remote control request. 4.
SS LINK User Manual without unpacking them on your tool first. For more information, please refer to the associated ES file explorer documents. 9.7 Gallery This function allows you to take new pictures and manage the picture library (including screenshots). SAFETY www.newsmartsafe.com It is an easy-to-use, free screen recorder app, allowing you to capture any area of your screen either as a screenshot or a screencast video file. 9.9 Email OVERVIEW 9.
SS LINK User Manual www.newsmartsafe.com SAFETY 10 FAQ 1. How to save power? • Please turn off the screen while the tablet keeps idle. • Set a shorter standby time. • Decrease the brightness of the screen. OVERVIEW • If WLAN connection is not required, please turn it off. 2. Communication error with vehicle ECU? Please confirm: 1. Whether the VCI dongle is correctly connected. 2. Whether ignition switch is ON. 3.
www.newsmartsafe.com SS LINK User Manual OVERVIEW SETUP OPERATION If the downloaded diagnostic software is still displayed in English, it indicates that the software of the current language is under development. FAQ English is the default system language of the tool. After the system language is set to the preference language, please go to the update center to download the vehicle diagnostic software of the corresponding language.
SS LINK User Manual www.newsmartsafe.com SAFETY Warranty THIS WARRANTY IS EXPRESSLY LIMITED TO PERSONS WHO PURCHASE SMARTSAFE PRODUCTS FOR PURPOSES OF RESALE OR USE IN THE ORDINARY COURSE OF THE BUYER’S BUSINESS. SMARTSAFE electronic product is warranted against defects in materials and workmanship for one year from date of delivery to the user.
www.newsmartsafe.com SS LINK User Manual OVERVIEW SETUP OPERATION RF warning: This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm between the radiator & your body. FAQ This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules.
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