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en SUMMARY Review of the Manual...............................................................................5 INTRODUCTION......................................................................................6 1 ABOUT THE MANUAL........................................................................7 2 LEGEND OF THE SYMBOLS USED..................................................8 3 GLOSSARY........................................................................................9 4 SAFETY RULES.............
en DATAPLUG TECHNICAL MANUAL Review of the Manual This document is review 02 of the DataPlug technical manual.
INTRODUCTION Dear Driver, thank you for choosing a TEXA product for your vehicle, we are sure that you will be completely satisfied with it. Thanks to this product you will be able to obtain information in real time directly from your vehicle's engine control unit; this way, using it in a safer and more efficient way other than interacting in a more effective way with your mechanic by reporting (in case of malfunctions) what the product detects.
en 1 ABOUT THE MANUAL This manual is divided into the following chapters: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. Legend of the symbols used in the manual: it gives indications regarding the symbols used in this document. Glossary: it clears the meaning of some terms used in this document. Safety: it gives important indications for the safety of the user, the vehicle and of the device this document refers to.
2 LEGEND OF THE SYMBOLS USED The symbols used in the manual are described in this chapter.
en 3 GLOSSARY • • • • • Device: the term refers to DataPlug. Coverage list: official document that indicates only the vehicles on which you can safely install the device. Pairing: mutual recognition process that takes place when two Bluetooth devices must establish communication for the first time. It could require you to enter an identification code (PIN). OBD socket / diagnostic socket: vehicle connector that allows you to connect to the vehicle's control unit.
4 SAFETY RULES The technology used for the design and manufacturing control of the DataPlug makes it a reliable, simple and safe device to use. Users of DataPlug are required to follow the general safety rules, to use the device for its intended use only and to take care of it as indicated in this manual. 4.1 General Rules • • The user must have carefully read all the information and instructions indicated in the technical documents provided with the device.
en Safety Measures: • • • • Delicately remove any plastic part, cover or bulkhead that might cover the diagnostic socket, being careful not to loose any screw or fastening hook. Be careful not to damage or disconnect any plastic part or cable close to the diagnostic cable. Carefully reposition and close any plastic part, cover or bulkhead at the end of the device's installation and configuration phase. Do not install the device in vehicles that are not expressly indicated in the specific coverage list.
• • • Do not wet the device with water or other liquids. If not specified otherwise, use the device on vehicles with a 12 V DC power supply and chassis connected to the negative pole and in ant case only on the supported vehicles. The connection for the device's power supply must always be with the batteryoperated system of the vehicle being tested. The electromagnetic compatibility tests carried out on the device guarantee that it can be adapted to the technologies normally used on vehicles (ex.
en 5 OPERATION OF THE RADIO DEVICES Wireless connection with Bluetooth® technology The wireless connection with Bluetooth technology is a technology that supplies a standard and reliable method to exchange information between different devices, using radio waves. Products such as cellular phones, portable devices, computers, printers, cameras, pocket PCs etc. use this type of technology.
6 REGULATORY INFORMATION Declaration of Conformity Texa S.p.A. hereby declares that this DataPlug complies with the essential requirements and with all further provisions defined by the R&TTE 1999/5/EC and RoHS 2011/65/EU directives. A complete copy of the Declaration of Conformity can be found at Texa S.p.A.
en 7 DATAPLUG DataPlug is a compact device that, during normal vehicle operation, can acquire information useful both to the driver and the mechanic. The data acquired is useful to detect problems connected to the vehicle's management and its maintenance status. The device can be installed on any Volkswagen vehicle that is in the specific coverage list. The device must be connected to a specific diagnostic socket called OBD socket.
8 DESCRIPTION This chapter describes the general features of the device. Status LEDs: they give indications regarding the status of the device.* • Green: indicates the status of the device without Bluetooth communication. • Blue: indicates the status of the device with Bluetooth communication. • Red: indicates the presence of errors. 2. OBD connector: it allows the connection between the device and the vehicle's diagnostic socket and, through the latter, to the control unit. 3.
en 9 POWER SUPPLY The device draws its power supply directly from the battery of the vehicle it is connected to through the OBD socket. The vehicle's OBD socket is always powered, even when the engine and instrument panel are off. The absorption never affects the battery's charge.
10 LOCATION OF THE DIAGNOSTIC SOCKET The image below indicates where the diagnostic socket may be located. We always recommend you check the location of the OBD socket in the vehicle's user manual. In case of doubts or for further information, contact the Technical Assistance or your Service Partner / Retailer.
en 11 INSTALLATION AND CONFIGURATION The following chapters illustrate how to install and configure the device. The device can be installed only on Volkswagen vehicles indicated in the specific coverage list. Do not install the device on vehicles not expressly indicated in the specific coverage list. 11.1 Installation A screwdriver may be needed to loosen the screws that fasten the panels that cover the OBD socket. Proceed as follows: 1. Turn off the vehicle (ignition key off). 2. Locate the OBD socket.
You might have to disconnect the device form the OBD socket during vehicle maintenance operations in order to allow the connection of diagnostic devices. In this case, use the specific extractor tool. Proceed as follows: 1. Turn off the vehicle (ignition key off). 2. Carefully remove any panels cover the OBD socket. 3. Apply the extractor tool to the device. 4. Carefully pull out the device until it disconnects completely from the diagnostic socket.
en 11.2 Configuration The configuration of the vehicle is automatic, nevertheless you should verify the connection to the control unit and to the display unit by means of the flashing LEDs before repositioning plastic parts or panels. After the check, reposition all the plastic parts and panels previously removed. Do not start driving before the plastic parts and panels removed are repositioned correctly. DISPLAY UNIT'S BLUETOOTH NOT ACTIVE Proceed as follows: 1. 2. Turn on the vehicle's instrument panel.
12 USE It is no longer required to act directly on the device after the installation and configuration. Any operation takes place through the display unit. The device activates as soon as the vehicle's instrument panel is turned on and it connects automatically to the display unit if it is within the operating range of the device's Bluetooth antenna. All the device's LEDs turn off automatically as soon as the vehicle starts moving.
en 13 MAINTENANCE This product does not require maintenance operations. Follow the indications in this manual carefully in order to guarantee an extended use of the device. In case of doubts or for further information, contact the Technical Assistance or your Service Partner / Retailer.
14 BLINK CODES All the indicated statuses are to be intended with the device connected to the diagnostic socket and the vehicle's instrument panel on. All the LEDs turn off as soon as the vehicle starts moving. LED Green Blue Red X X - X - X - Flash Meaning Quick alternate flash Device available for the pairing. Double flash BT communication not active. Configuration in progress. Quick flash BT communication not active. Device configured, waiting to communicate with the vehicle.
en 15 TROUBLESHOOTING Below there are some situations / problems that can occur while using the device, along with a possible cause and a possible solution. Situation / Problem Possible Cause Possible Solution The vehicle is not in the list of vehicles on Use the device on a which the device can supported vehicle. The device is connected be used. to the diagnostic socket. Carefully disconnect and The red LED flashes. reconnect the device. There is an error If the error persists, contact condition.
The vehicle's Turn on the instrument panel is instrument panel. off. The device is not properly connected and appears as switched off. The display unit's The display unit is not Bluetooth is not communicating with the active. device. The display unit is not within the device's Bluetooth operating range. Other wireless communications interfere with the signal. 26 vehicle's Carefully disconnect and reconnect the device to the diagnostic socket making sure it is inserted securely.
en 16 TECHNICAL FEATURES Processor ARM Cortex M4 CPU CPU Clock up to 168MHz Total Flash: 1024 Kbytes FLASH Total RAM: 196 Kbytes RAM Diagnostic connector ISO15031-03 OBD Plug Communication Bluetooth Classic (2.1) and 4.0 Low Energy (Smart Ready) Supply voltage 6 V min, 16 V max Current absorption Standby current < 100 µA Operating current < 80 mA Supported protocols CAN HS ISO 11898-2 Directives R&TTE 1999/05/EC RoHS 2011/65/EU Product regulations EN 301 489-1V1.9.2:2011 EN 301 489-17V1.6.
Dimensions in [mm] Weight 28 15 g
17 ENVIRONMENTAL INFORMATION (For the European Union) This product may contain substances that can be hazardous to the environment or to human health if it is not disposed of properly. We therefore provide you with the following information to prevent releases of these substances and to improve the use of natural resources. Electrical and electronic equipments should never be disposed of in the usual municipal waste but must be separately collected for their proper treatment.