Launch X-431 PAD III, User Manual

Page 1: ...Version V1 00 001 Revised date 2012 07 20...

Page 2: ...ion purposes only and may be trademarks of their respective owners LAUNCH disclaims any and all rights in those marks This device is only for professional technicians and maintenance personnel Registe...

Page 3: ...lation with ECU with a test lamp unless otherwise expressly provided Do wear a metal ground strip that one end around your wrist and the other to the vehicle body when you get in and out the vehicle D...

Page 4: ...carbon monoxide nitrogen oxides etc which should be avoided The vehicles shall be tested in a well ventilated area Avoid contacting high temperature assembly such as water tank and vent pipe as the te...

Page 5: ...to know X431 PAD 8 2 4 1 Powering on X 431 PAD 8 2 4 2 Function items UI layout and on screen keyboard 9 2 4 3 Settings 12 3 How to diagnose 24 3 1 Preparation and Connections 24 3 1 1 Preparation 24...

Page 6: ...6 8 1 1 Register a pass 46 8 1 2 Register your product 47 8 2 Update 48 9 My data 51 9 1 View data 51 9 2 Import data 51 9 3 Export data 52 9 4 Delete data 52 10 Borescope 53 11 FQA 54 11 1 About hard...

Page 7: ...cle monitoring and diagnosing service for car owners Car Cloud website www dbscar com is an portal site and service platform for world wide automobile aftermarket which as one of core Telematics appli...

Page 8: ...Specifications A Main Unit Operating system Windows Embedded Standard 7 Power 12V input Battery 7400mAh lithium polymer battery LCD 9 7 inch touch screen CPU dual core 1 6GHz Memory 2GB Hard disk 16GB...

Page 9: ...3 LAUNCH X 431 PAD User s Manual 2 About X 431 PAD 2 1 X 431 PAD main unit Fig 2 1 X 431 PAD Diagram 2 1 1 Front View 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 21 20 19...

Page 10: ...Sensorbox or batterybox 8 VGA port To connect an external projector or monitor etc 9 Ethernet port To connect Ethernet cable for wired network 10 HDMI port To connect an external projector or monitor...

Page 11: ...lates interfaces and indicators of X 431 PAD rear No Name Descriptions 22 Printer To print the result out 23 Camera lens To take photos or record video 24 Buzzer air intake vent 25 Air vent To exhaust...

Page 12: ...nd descriptions No Name Qt Descriptions Picture 1 X 431 PAD main unit 1 To connect X 431 PAD main unit to DBScar diagnostic connector 2 DBScar diagnostic connector 1 To connect to vehicle s DLC 3 DBSc...

Page 13: ...r into the compartment with its starting end 222 approaching to the paper outlet refer to Fig 2 2b Reversing paper direction will cause that no results will be printed out Pull out some printing paper...

Page 14: ...so is not suggested please click Exit system on the main menu to turn it off Fig 2 3 After the system completes initializing the main menu shown as Fig 2 4 will appear on the screen To register click...

Page 15: ...visit car cloud website www dbscar com directly Update Center Visit DBScar website and manually update vehicle software It is necessary to complete registering for the first time Settings To make sett...

Page 16: ...lay and analyze ignition waveforms assist to detect current status and relevant performance of the engine Sensor Diagnose simulate vehicle ECU sensor trouble Multimeter Measure the physical parameters...

Page 17: ...ck it to toggle the function C Indicators Bluetooth highlights while bluetooth is activated Signal displays the signal is strong or weak Battery capacity power plug displays the battery power value it...

Page 18: ...g mode Number symbol toggle key Toggle between number and symbol input mode Caps Toggle between uppercase lowercase letters 2 4 3 Settings It includes system settings and application setting Language...

Page 19: ...nd English are available In Fig 2 8 click on your preferred language the system will prompt you that language has been changed please close the application and then restart it Fig 2 8 2 Date Time Sett...

Page 20: ...screen keyboard will appear For keyboard operation refer to 2 5 2 Function items UI layout and on screen keyboard for details highlight the time to be revised click to change the input method to numbe...

Page 21: ...be displayed on the bottom of the screen and the system time varies with the time zone 3 DBScar domain setting This option provide two DBScar domains for your selection Users can choose the different...

Page 22: ...d please keep the setting as default that means Automatic IP address and Automatic DNS server address should be checked Thus if you use DHCP to set IP address no other settings are needed Note If you...

Page 23: ...g 2 16 Click the arrow and choose the desired standby time from the pull down list If X 431 PAD is only powered by battery you can use this option to save power and prolong the life of your battery Fi...

Page 24: ...ng will appear above it Click and hold the dot until it proceeds to 100 then one calibration has been finished See Fig 2 17 Fig 2 18 Once all calibrations are made the screen will display as Fig 2 18...

Page 25: ...lick the checkbox in Fig 2 19 to activate the Wi Fi network the system will start searching wireless network Fig 2 20 Choose one from the search result list to link If the desired wireless router is e...

Page 26: ...click the refresh button to get the system information will pop up click Refresh a screen identical to Fig 2 22 will appear Fig 2 22 10 User center This option allows you to set the relevant user info...

Page 27: ...will display as Fig 2 24 Input your use name CC number E mail phone and click Retrieve the system will feedback your password to you immediately Fig 2 24 C User information This option is used to revi...

Page 28: ...send the confidential information to you after you made a successful registration Click Authenticate Email a screen similar to Fig 2 26 will appear Click the edit box and use the soft keyboard to inpu...

Page 29: ...23 LAUNCH X 431 PAD User s Manual 2 27 Fig 2 27 Fig 2 28 Click Start test to start detecting and printing a screen similar to Fig 2 28 will appear To cancel testing click Stop test...

Page 30: ...80 Select testing connectors 222 If X 431 PAD is testing vehicles equipped with universal OBD II 16 PIN diagnostic socket please use the included DBScar diagnostic connector For vehicles with non OBD...

Page 31: ...connect one end of the included power adaptor to Power interface of X 431 PAD and the other end to AC outlet The basic working flowchart is as follows DBSCar connector Vehicle Send diagnostic data to...

Page 32: ...the content of current screen Update click to enter update center directly Exit system to exit the current program Previous page scroll to the previous page Next page scroll to the next page Return r...

Page 33: ...rface which includes 5 kinds of options namely history cars European cars American cars and Asian cars Click European cars the system will display all European vehicle makes See Fig 3 3 Fig 3 3 Click...

Page 34: ...on please activate the bluetooth function Search the diagnostic connector then choose the desired one from the result list to pair After pairing the system will obtain the connector information If exi...

Page 35: ...lick the desired bluetooth device the system will display Pairing bluetooth please wait If ok Pairing bluetooth succeed Searching port please wait will be shown on the screen Click Back to return to t...

Page 36: ...tions for other models series and systems are similar to DEMO Please refer to the relevant operation interface for details Here only take the DEMO for an example Note Diagnosing different vehicles has...

Page 37: ...em menu click to jump to the next page the system message Communication is initialized will appear on the screen Note The test method is similar for different systems here take Engine for an example A...

Page 38: ...in Figure 3 9 X 431 PAD starts executing this function After testing results will appear on screen as shown in Figure 3 10 Fig 3 10 Click to return to the previous screen If the tested system has no D...

Page 39: ...e screen as shown in Figure 3 11 If all trouble codes have been cleared or there are no trouble codes No DTCs will appear on the screen Click to return to the function menu of diagnostic system 3 3 3...

Page 40: ...on screen as shown in Figure 3 13 Fig 3 13 To view the dynamic waveform of the selected datastream click Record and will become active in Figure 3 14 Click to pause recording click to stop recording...

Page 41: ...espectively Combination means to display the selected datastream items into one waveform with each datastream marking in different color for easy review and analysis Fig 3 15 Fig 3 16 3 3 4 Special fu...

Page 42: ...l be shown as Fig 3 18 Fig 3 18 Note If 1 injector works abnormally the system will fail to indicate that the part has some trouble 3 3 5 Driving record management View the recorded and saved datastre...

Page 43: ...20 listing datastream information for different vehicles and records in different time Select the one you want to view and click in Fig 3 20 Fig 3 20 Click the screen will be shown as Fig 3 21 To dele...

Page 44: ...38 LAUNCH X 431 PAD User s Manual Fig 3 21 To view datastream information select the desired one and click then the system will present you the recorded dynamic datastream information again...

Page 45: ...e on screen keyboard to input the Uniform Resource Identifier URL of the desired resource and click to visit it See Fig 4 1 In search bar input the desired information and click to search it with goog...

Page 46: ...screen will enter video recording interface as shown in Fig 5 1 Fig 5 1 Click to view all recorded video files See Fig 5 2 Click to start recording While recording drag scroll bar to adjust the screen...

Page 47: ...o perform fast forward fast reverse function C Playback time D Return return to the previous screen E Playback control buttons controls the progress of playback F Video file name display area In photo...

Page 48: ...42 LAUNCH X 431 PAD User s Manual Fig 5 3 Zoom in Zoom out Send the picture out via email R e t u r n t o t h e previous screen Rotate the picture Restore the picture to the original size Fig 5 4...

Page 49: ...gure your network Click Launch News on the main menu the system will enter a screen similar to Fig 6 1 Fig 6 1 Click the desired news in Figure 6 1 detailed information will appear on the screen Click...

Page 50: ...the system will enter a screen similar to Fig 7 1 Fig 7 1 Input your user name CC Email then click Log In to enter the mailbox main menu If you have not registered a passport or your product please c...

Page 51: ...y Button descriptions Attachment click to add an attachment send the mail save a mail that is not finished or will be sent later return to the previous screen When a new mail is finished click If the...

Page 52: ...ering the function modules a service terms screen will appear After reading all items click Agree a registration page will appear automatically and once registering is complete this page will never ap...

Page 53: ...fidential information to your Email immediately after registering successfully And we will notify you of the latest update information in the future It is strongly suggested to bind with your Email B...

Page 54: ...which there is the register password secret You can obtain the dealer code from the dealer Complete filling the information and click Submit to enter update center Note Please contact the local deale...

Page 55: ...ain vehicle make One Click Profile Personalize your setting for one click update If a upgradable version is available for certain software the checkbox close to it will be selected by default Click Op...

Page 56: ...n this case please check the network and download it again If Install after restart appears this software will be installed automatically after restarting system Additionally vehicle search is also su...

Page 57: ...se view clear import and export etc In main menu of X 431 PAD click My data the screen will be displayed as Fig 9 1 Fig 9 1 In Fig 9 1 click the desired option on the left all files in this option wil...

Page 58: ...select all items then click a dialog box will appear Click the triangle next to the path and choose the target path that you want to save then click OK to export the selected file 9 4 Delete data Cho...

Page 59: ...borescope In addition the captured pictures and videos also provide you intuitive data for easy analysis 1 Connections Connect one end of the borescope optional to the borescope port of X 431 PAD and...

Page 60: ...hat should I do A Check if the power is well connected Turn off the machine unplug the power connector and re plug it Turn on the machine after it has been connected to the power for 1 second Q Why th...

Page 61: ...the water is in proper temperature Q The systems equipped with the vehicle can not be diagnosed A DLC of some early models is separated refer to User s Manual for details Q The fault code storage is...

Page 62: ...ecified period of time Refer to the section Power option under System setting in User s Manual Q Why can t the tested result be printed out A There may be no paper in the printer Please mount a roll o...

Page 63: ...ion representation or warranty concerning LAUNCH automotive meters except as stated herein Disclaimer THE ABOVE WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ANY OTHER WARRANTY E X P R E S S E D O R I M P L I E D I N C L U...

Page 64: ...58 LAUNCH X 431 PAD User s Manual Longgang Shenzhen Guangdong P R China 518129 Launch website http www cnlaunch com Car cloud website http www dbscar com...

Page 65: ...the X 431 PAD Product SN before delivering 2 The dealer shall fill in the Dealer Code on the box and stamp on it before selling 3 The X 431 PAD Product SN and Dealer Code need to be on site while upda...

Page 66: ...ptions in the manual in physical appearance color and configuration We have tried our best to make the descriptions and illustrations in the manual as accurate as possible and defects are inevitable i...

Page 67: ......