Contents

1.	Installation

Vehicle requirements

Interface selection

Computer requirements

Cable connections

Software setup

Trouble Shooting

 Technical Support

2.	Main Menu

File

files and folders

export

copy

printing

exit

View

Connect

End

Replay

Enhanced

Net

GPS

Spead

Trace

Favorites

Units

Options

colors

gauges

homepage

gateway

Help

3.	Info Page

vehicle folder

request vehicle information

enhanced vehicle information

comments

log

4.	Status Page

readiness status of test evaluations

number of Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTC)

Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL)

 	Update period Result alarm

clear/reset diagnostic information

enhanced clear diagnostic information

service interval light Volvo

5.	Data Page

Current power train diagnostic data

Statistics (stat)

Elasped Time (ET)

Sample Hz

Audio

Enhanced Data

6.	Graph Page

Panel meters

Plot

Cursor Position

Zoom

Scroll

scale

fps and % speed

hold and reset

7.	 Freeze Page

8.	Code Page

Request

Non-uniform Code Library

Enhanced Codes

9.	O2 Page

Request Oxygen Sensor Monitoring Test Results	Oxygen Sensor Location Selection

Oxygen sensor graph

10.	Test Page

Request Monitoring Test Results for Non-Continuiously Monitored Systems

Enable Evaporative System Leak Test

11.	Search Page

Expanded Diagnostic Protocol Entry.

12.	Dash Page

Analog gauges

Digital gauges


computer req.
Minimum Computer requirements

IBM PC compatible computer board

Intel 386-40  processor or compatible,( not recommended for 486-16 or 486-20 computers)

2 MB of RAM to operate win 3.1 in enhanced mode, 0.4 MB for program.

0.5 MB of free disk space

rs232 communication port, that supports baud rate 19200 or higher

If do not have rs232 communication port, will require USB to rs232 serial adapter Windows 98 or higher.

USB adapter will not support indo-3, single ISO or iMax

3.5'' disk drive, (hard drive recommended for real time data acquistion.)

EGA or VGA monitor or video adapter.

Keyboard or mouse.

Windows version 3.1 or higher.

All route cables or compatiblle with all Windows 3.1, 3.1 office, 3.1 tablet, 95. 95 tablet,  98, ME, NT 1-4,  XP home, XP Pro.

If will be using a ISO protocol cable only  the iTran ISO model is recomended  for Windows NT and USB to serial adpaters, instead of the single ISO or iMax models.


Software Setup

Program files

It is recommended that you create a separate directory for program

with separate directories for any scans  you save.

The following program files must remain in same directory for program to run.

You can only rename the file obd2.exe if desired.

To run program left click on program file obd2.exe.

For windows 95 and higher can create a  windows short cut to desk top.  For windows 3.1 can create program icon

obd2.exe

pid.bin

dtc.bin

test05.bin

test06.bin

obd2.hlp (which is this program)

any optional enhanced data or manufacturer specfic files,

Total size of all the files is about 0.9MB unzipped and can be copied to a 3.5" floppy disk for transfer to a  laptop.

 If copying to a CD make sure the CD copy program has read and write options set.

If using windows 3.1 is best to copy each file seperate, do not select all and copy.

Is not recommended to run the program from a floppy drive.

Readme file

This is a text file containing purpose, installation, status and contact information

README.TXT

Sample scan  files

Included in the zip files are sample scan data

for information on these files see  files and folders

scan1.log

scan1.txt

scan1.dat

scan.vin

Installation

obd2.exe will run the program and initial agreements.

No dll files, run time libraries, device drivers, plug and play  are used.

No settings or made to any operating system files.

No directory folders or made

No program groups or made.

No icons or placed on desk top.

No entries are made in registry or operating system  ini files

No hidden files are used.

No system id's are used.

No disk compression is used.

No file decryption and encryption is used.

No limited use methods or used.

No internet connection is made.

The program will not open and use serial port on windows start-up which prevents other programs from using.

The scan tool browser software will not become part of operating system.

Removal

Exit the parogram and use windows file manager to delete the above files listed above.

Errors

If any program files are missing you will get a error box message

the scan tool program will exit and a error text file will be made.

It is recommended that you do all or some of below

a.)  Check file transfer download, b.) verify unzip procedure, c)  check disk media

If receive a windows system error, the obd2.ini was not made correctly due to some

internal window system random file problem.  Using windows file manager delete the

obd2.ini file and re-run obd2.exe   Also check that any transfer media is not write and read

protected when file copy made.

Initialization

Each time the scan tool program runs it will load a initialization file of various

user settings.  This file named obd2.ini must remain in same directory as the obd2.exe program.

The initialization file is created on first use with default settings or if the file is missing.

The serial port setting is automatically checked for available ports and a prompt

generated if new initialization file or current port setting is not available.

First Time Use

The program can now replay the sample files.

If you purchased a interface adapter you will have been given a user ID.

which can be entered by pressing the connect button.

Back Up File

The program will automatically record all received data to disk storage, in the current scan directory

to a file named data.tmp.  If unable to save a scan then can rename this file to *.dat     * represents the  name of

a previous scan.

Enhanced Data Files

Many manufactures support additional data items.  Check the obd-2 web site for files.

Unzip and place in the program directory.  For data files select enhanced in main menu to use.

Search Files

When program is first installed a default search file will be created named define.bin in the program directory.

This can be used to book mark manufacturer specific site data.  This was derived from a prior mandatory

obd-2 SAE scan tool standard, in reference to the USA Clean Air Act to provide access to vehicle network.

For 1996-1998 vehicles consult your vehicles workshop manual for Expanded Diagnostic Protocol Listings.

Favorite Files

If you select favorites-add  in main menu, a file will be generated in the current scan directory named *.fav

where * is the selected name.  This file will contain the current parameter id numbers(PID's) that are currently

listed, and also graph settings.   To use this file select favorites-open in main menu to reload, during your next

session.

Upgrades

Visit the obd-2.com web site and use download link named registered user upgrade and patch files.

This will provide all upgraded files from previous upgrade in a zip file.

The zip distribution uses name convention vex.xxXup.zip  where xX is alpha-numeric version.

You can also download the complete version at any time.

Upgraded versions will contain same program and file names, if desire to keep old version install to a new folder.

The version number will be listed in the log listing at botom of info page.


Vehicle Requirements

1  All cars intended for sale in US and many other countries.

2. 1996 and beyond year of manufacture (very very few 94 and 95)

3. Many cars will have a vehicle emission control information decal under the hood stating vehicle is Federal United States OBD and or California OBD-2  certified.

4. 16 pin d-shaped female  connector, located under dashboard by steering column.

\    1                    8    /

 \   OXOXXOXO    /

  \  9                  16  /

   \ OXOOOOOX /

The ISO interface will work on European,  Chrysler and  all Asian vehicles.

You must have pin 7.

The VPW interface will work on  GM

You must have pin 2

The PWM  interface will work on Ford.

You must have pin 2 and pin 10

Note: 98+ Concorde, Intrepid, LHS, 300M, 96-97 Toyota, all Celica, Supra Turbo 96-99 use VPW

96,97 Probe 2.5L, 96 Tracer 1.8L, 96 Escort 1.8L, Triumph, Geo, Catera, 97 Paseo, Camry, Avalon use ISO

Note: some 96 Range Land Rovers, Hyundai, and Truimph motorcycles  also require pin 15.

Note: ISO interface supports ISO 9141-2 and ISO/DIS KWP 2000-4

Note: Indo-3  models manufactured before 4-01 do not support KWP 2000-4 fast initialization

Common to all OBD-2 connectors is pin 4 and 5 ground and pin 16 power.

Manufacturers can add various other classified pins for there own use.

Note some vehicles have had  connector located in non-standard places such as

rear seat, some Volvo vehicles are in center console, German cars behind radio or ash tray,

Please visit web site for updated locations of connectors and connector location vehicle recalls.

See Also:

Interface selection


computer connector
Connection

1.

Locate the rs232 serial communication (com) port on your computer.

This is a male 9 pin d-shaped  connector.  Newer computers will label with

a green  symbol |0|0|  and or the word Serial.  Many laptops the connector will be under a inspection cover

If have USB port you can use a USB to rs232 converter.

USB adapter will not support the indo-3, single ISO or iMax models

With correct orientation  plug the 9 pin female rs232 end of the modular interface shell or cable  into your computer.

Make sure connector is full seated.  Do not bend connector when removing, and avoid bending by placing on uneven surface.

2.

Locate the OBD diagnostic connector on our vehicle.

This is a female 16 pin d-shaped connector, usually under dash near steering wheel, some vehicles will have a cover labeled OBD II or diagnostic.  Many vehicles the connector will be under a inspection cover, facing down, or other locations inside the vehicle.

With correct orientation plug the 16 pin male OBD-2 scan tool connector into your car.

If vehicle will be driving, route cable to avoid entanglement with vehicle controls.

Extension options

If needed you can extend the interface shell or cable to computer connection up to 25 feet using

a rs232 extension cable.  You can extend obd-2 cable with cat-5 patch cord up to 100 feet

Extending the Tricom or Indo-3 obd-2  line  using patch cord will require a obd-2 male/female extension to rj45 adapter.

The tricom uses a null modem cable, do not replace.  If using a modular coupling make sure is straight (not crossed or null)

Check obd-2.com web page for ordering.


print
Printing

Selections will print the current data contents

of a page.  Printing a form will print

the whole page.  Note best to use white background for graphics.


File

This is located as the first item from left in the menu bar located below the title bar, left click with mouse or use press <ctrl> <F>

for below drop down list

New

Will create a new directory folder  on your disk drive.

This is recommended if you have several vehicles or would

like to categorize your scans by other means.  This will

keep the scan tool program files separate for easier maintenance.

You can edit and enter information specific to the folder in the vehicle info. memo.

Open

Will open scan files and the re-player control for playback.  The default extension is *.log and will open the below files.

Each scan will generate the following files: (where name represents a chosen scan name)

log file:  "name .log"  This is the log listing at bottom of info. page, can not be edited.

comments file:   "name .txt"  This is the comments memo in center of info page.

data file :  "name .dat"   This is all data received from vehicle, which can be viewed using the re-player control.

vehicle information file:   "scan.vin"  This is the vehicle info memo at top of info page, specific to folder.

scan number file   "scan.num"  This is a internally generated file for auto-generation of sequential scan numbers, specific to folder.

Save

Will save current open files, to directory folder location and or scan file name listed at top of info. page.

This can be used to re-edit the vehicle info folder and or the comment memo after a scan.

When scan is terminated by pressing menu-end or connection terminate button(if establishing connection)

a save dialog will appear. You can save to default auto-generated name scanxx.log  or other 8 character file name.

xx represents a auto-generated  scan number.  This saves all files.

During a scan the data file is continuously saved

in the file data.tmp which is renamed to "name.dat" after the scan, if the user selects to save.

Note: data.tmp can be used as a back-up for data recovery.


Connect

This is located as the third  item from left in the menu bar located below the title bar, left click with mouse or use press <ctrl> <C>

This will initiate a connection with the vehicle.

The key most be full on ignition or the engine running.

Depending on interface and gateway protocol settings, the program will

try different routes until a connection is established.

A message window will appear indicating connection is being established

and also a animated button with the word "busy" and "terminate"

Busy indicates communication routine is in progress.  Terminate indicates all login rountines complete and

scan tool is in a 2 second pause retry mode.

The initiation sequence can take several seconds for the ISO-9141-2 protocol.

The program will continue to try until canceled by user.

All initializations are recorded in the log list box on the "Info" folder page.

If a connection can not be made, you will receive a message box

stating check ignition switch, connection and vehicle OBD-2 network.

To cancel the initiation sequence at any time press the" terminate" button

located in the middle of the screen or the "end"  in menu bar. The save dialog will then appear.

NOTE: First time users, If you have not entered your user ID, you will

then be prompted  for your ID entry.

If connection is established a OK prompt will appear, per legislated requirements.

This can be eliminated in menu-options-homepage.

At login the browser will request Mode 01 PID 00 supported real time data items

and Mode 01 PID 01  readiness status per legislated requirements.

Depending on menu-options-homepage settings other items can be requestred and

start-up pages selected, with no user interaction

A  most ISO protocol vehicle will disconnect after 5 secs. if a message request is not sent.

For ISO connection avoid  use of  computer operations that have long routine times

during your scan such as dialog boxes and long scrolling.


end
End and Exit

This is located as the third  item from left in the menu bar located below the title bar, left click with mouse or use press <ctrl> <E>

Exit is located as last item in menu file drop down selection.  Selecting the windows close icon in top right will perform same function as Exit.

End

Will disconnect your vehicle connection and end the scan.

You will be asked if you want to save the data.

If using replay, will close player window.

Exit

Will perform the same functions as End and will also ask you if you want to exit program if any data is not saved

Note you must press end to start a new scan.

To end replay you can either close player window or press end.


Enhanced

This will allow for the use of manufactured defined and specific  enhanced data.

Check the obd-2.com web site for current files for your vehicle.  Pressing the enhanced menu item

will provide any enhanced data in a separate window for your car based on the current selected page.


Replay

A replayer control panel will be available if a file is opened or replay pressed.

The repalyer is not available when on-line with vehicle.

Speed can be selected in frames per sec.(fps)

in 5 fps increments from 0-500 fps.

Note this is a set point, depending on your computer you

will probably not be able to obtain 500 fps.

The spin setting is located on far right.

To jump to a specific section use the set spin button.

The units or in percent 0-100 of total messages in 5% increments.

The numerical display is in percent and corresponds to the bar graph.

The spin setting is located on far left.

To end a replay either press end in main menu or the close menu

of the replay form.

You can move the replayer to different parts of screen by holding down

mouse in top section.


Frame-packet
Frame and Data Packet

Frame is defined as one message received from vehicle.

Data packet is all the data items contained in a message.

One frame will contain one data packet consisting of one more data

items that will be seen by scan tool as received at same time.

For SEA J1979 protocol O2 sensor voltage and fuel trim will

be in a packet, and received at the same time.

This should be noted when analyzing response times and correlating

data.

SAE J1979 sends a request to all computers on the network and waits for

any replies before timing out.  It is possible to get multiple responses from different computers,

or multiple replies for trouble codes and mode 06 test data.

If you get messages from different computers you will see a red status message

under the data listing.

When using play back multiple responses will show as a jump in the data point.


Net

This is located as the fourth  item from right in the menu bar located below the title bar, left click with mouse or press

<ctrl> <N> to open a Network messages window.

Provides real time non-diagnostic network data messages.

To use first connect and establish log in, then check scan box located top left

Note:  applies to vehicles using the SAE J1850 Class B networks  VPW or PWM

Vehicles that have direct network with one server, will not receive data.

Vehicles that use ISO network will not receive data.


GPS1
GPS

This is located as a item in the menu bar located below the title bar, left click with mouse.

Provides real time global position system data.

Check GPS at top left to receive data.

Does not require initial obd-2 login connection.

Supports NEMA 0183    at   rs232 serial  4800 baud message standard.

Interface Option Requirements

A.  Requires optional GPS obd-2 power supply with serial interface for use with a GPS sensor.  Not available for Tricom, ISO single, and iMax.

B.  Requires extra serial port or a USB to serial adapter for use at same time as scan tool cable.


Spread

This is located as a item in the menu bar located below the title bar, left click with mouse.

Is used to enter and  calculate equations using real time data variables.

Top text edit entry line is for description.

Second text edit entry line is for equation.

Enter button will save description and equation and perform one calculation.

Start button will perform calculation when a real time data variable is updated.

Stop button will stop real time calculation.

Reset button will set the  "sum" operative result  to 0.

Move will move a row listing by exchange.

PID column is a parameter indentifier of the top text edit description line.

Upper case letters, numbers and underline characters will be generated for the PID.

PID's from the spread sheet, and real time data pages can be used in the equation.

Result column displays result of the equation.

Operatives available in equation are + for addition, - for subtraction and negation, * for multiply, / for divide, ^for power.

"sum" will perform summation of the results, "d" will perform a difference between previous and current result, "t" will provide a time interval between current and previous result.

(  )  will perform the calculation in order from in to outer.


Trace

This is located as a item in the menu bar located below the title bar, left click with mouse.

Provides a speed versus time trace.

Selection box will select available trace, full description will be indicated at top.

Press Load button to open trace and perform initial plot in graph page vertical Y strip chart.

Press a keyboard key to start trace scroll with time.  Press again to hold and suspend time.

Vehicle Speed Sensor data (VSS) will need to be requested in data page to start trace.

Scroll interval will be based on acquisition time, maximum is 10 frames per second.


Favorites

This will provide a method to revisit selected real time data items.

First connect to vehicle, go to data page and or enhanced data window and select and send desired items.

Press new to save the current data items that were sent or sending.

You will be prompted with file dialog box to name the file

At your next login you can then select open to list the previous selections,

or if auto load and or run options or selected in options-homepage.

See Also:

Options-Homepage


Units

The SAEJ1979 specifications has scaling factors

for either SI (Metric) or English.

There is no conversion options to change to metric or english for enhanced manufactured defined data.

Temperature is degrees Centigrade or Farenhieght

Fuel Pressure is KiloPascalsGauge or pounds per square inch gauge

(note gauge represents 0 as atmospheric pressure)

Intake manifold absolute pressure is KiloPascalsAbsolute or inches of mercury

(note absolute represents 0 as a absolutely pure vacuum;  vacuum defined as a

absolute pressure below the current atmospheric barometric pressure.)

To obtain a gauge reading subtract the current atmospheric  barometric pressure.

This can be obtained from the local weather report, or noting the scan tool reading with engine off.

Vehicle speed  is either kilometers per hour or miles per hour

Air Flow rate  is grams per second or pounds per minute

Data pt.  This will list the recorded message received since scan first started as a numerical sequence

1 2 3....n  where n is last recorded message.

Sec. , min. ,  hr.   Will record the message received as a elapsed time since scan first started,

Started time is 0.

hr:min:sec  Will  time stamp the message received with current time, based on your computer time clock.

All time settings or displayed  to nearest tenth of a second.

manuf neg1, manuf neg2   Will express unknown manufactured defined values as possible negative values.

In the Mode 06 test page if receive a failure and value is more than 32767, then possible is a negative number

and will actually pass.  The most common is manuf neg2 which uses the two's compliment method.

If have a Ford vehicle can download and install the Ford defined test values, for correct scaling

and descriptions.   More Mode 06 Test data for other manufacturers could be available in future depending

on Clean Air Act enforcement and amendments.


support
Tech Support

web:  www.obd-2.com

email: support@obd-2.com

phone: 636-447-9995  10am - 2pm cst

phone: 636-734-5004  9pm - 7am cst

It is very helpful to include the *.log text file listing.

This can be copied into to body of email or fax by selecting copy in menu-file, then select paste in your mail or fax program.


Trroubleshoot
Trouble shooting

1. Make sure key is fully on or engine is running.

2. You are connected to your computers correct rs232 port.

3. You have entered your user ID for first time connection.

A ISO connection can take several attempts with each

initialization lasting 2.7 sec.  VPW and PWM usually

connect in 0.1 sec.

Check your login listing found at bottom of  "Info" page.

You will see rs232  and OBD-2 interface connection listings.

Tue 05 Sep 2000   ve101m

     0.0 - initializing serial port

     0.5 - connected rs232 port 1

Make sure the above rs232 port number is correct for your external serial port com number.

Most computer will use port 1 for the external serial port.

The browser connection procedure does not use serial settings in windows control panel.

Check windows control panel for any serial port interrupt conflicts.  Check for optional use of a IR beam port.

PDA(Palm, wince) synchro.software or FAX programs can take control over serial port upon windows startup or when running,

Check these program options settings, to close and disconnect the  serial port.

Make sure no external serial port mouse driver is in use for a  external serial  port mouse cable.

Check and verify operation of your serial port, some laptops such as ThinkPads, the default is to

turn off serial port.  Check power saving utilities, computer user manual.

If another program or device has control of serial port, will see message port already open, used by another device, in the

log listing . In menu-options-gateway-interface  you can verify and change serial port number

    0.5 - initializing vehicle using blue router

    0.6 - router F4 rs232 19200

The blue router box interface is used for VPW, PWM and multiple interfaces,

with key full on or engine running and attempting to connect,  the log list will show route F4  if  the interface route box is communicating with the laptop or PC.  It will then proceed to verify various route settings until connection is established.

The single ISO unit and the single VPW unit if made 1996-1998.5  does not list route numbers.

The tricom and indo-3 will list a route number named Vxx.xx

Note to receive route numbers vehicle fuse must be OK,  car connector and rs232 cable connected and program is attempting to connect, by pressing connect in menu.

Verify any modular plugs connections by unplugging, bend tab out 45 degrees, and re plug in.  Check rs232 port and car connector for complete straight insertion.

For interface selection single is for single ISO unit, iMax  and single VPW units made 1996-1998.5.

Blue route is for VPW year 1999+ , PWM, iTran, dual combo, 3-combo.

Industrial is for tricom and indo-3 unit.

In menu-options-gateway-interface  you can verify and change router settings, default is established on first user log in.

route F5 indicates attempted switch to rs232  serial port 38400 baud rate.

route F6 indicates attempted  switch to rs232  serial port 56700 baud rate.

route F1  indicates login is being attempted to the PWM protocol used on most Ford

route F2 indicates login is being attempted to the PWM protocol used on GM

route F3  indicates login is being attempted to the ISO  protocol used on most other cars.

The single ISO, iMax   and single VPW unit if made 1996-1998.5  does not list route numbers.

The tricom and indo-3 will list a route number named Vxx.xx

The tricom, indo-3, single ISO, iMax  and units made 1996-2000.5  does not provide rs232 baud rate switch.

In menu-options-gateway-interface  you can verify and change baud rate default is established on first user log in.

In menu-options-gateway-protocol  you can verify and change protocol settings, default is established on first user log in.

For new software using  units  made 1996-2000.5 verify baud rate is 19200.

Random disconnects:

.If during data logging you are having random time outs or disconnects;

In menu-options-gateway-protocol:

For all protocols: set speed  to 150 or higher, increase timeout to 3 or higher, check auto reconnect.

For ISO  connection: set  byte to 10 and message to 25

For VPW on a GM vehicle: check diagnostic system operation degrade level and set  to 1 or higher.

In menu-options-gateway-filters:

If using a blue router manufactured after 2000.5  and connecting to VPW or PWM select replies as requests only, number of responses =1

For new software using  units  made 1996-2000.5 verify replies is set  to all.

Many Ford vehicles using tricom or indo-3 will respond with 2 or more  duplicate messages, make sure delete duplicate messages is checked.

Some Volvo  and Chrysler vehicles the transmission controller will respond.  If this not desired select the engine controller or other address accept filter listing.  The above settings can be found in menu-options-gateway then selecting filters, protocol or

interface tabs.  Press apply to save and change settings.

See Also:

Options-Gateway

Interface Selection


Color

This setting is found under the options menu.

You can choose back ground, axis and plot colors.

for the graph, panel meters and gauges.  A sample graph and gauge is

illustrated.

Note: Try to pick different colors for each graph data item, and

the graph axis.  To conserve memory the software recognizes

colors when switching between forward and reverse in play back,

If you change background color all graph data will be erased.

The colors also apply to the O2 sensor graph.

When printing choose a white background to conserve ink.

This is done automatically  for O2 graph.


Gauges

To design gauges and view settings you can either click on a gauge or

select "gauge" under options menu.

A gauge designer form will become visible, the caption

will indicate the gauge number, labeled 1-6 starting top left, that is sleeted.

The current below settings or listed.

To view another gauge click on it.

The gauge will be re-modified when the "Set" button is pressed.

You can move the gauge designer form by holding down the mouse button at top.

To hide press close.

Type

You can set all possible SAE J1979 gauges listed in list box on left labeled "type".

Note:  Not all vehicles will support all gauges.

The gauges your car will support is listed under

mode 01 pid 00 supported current data items on the data page.

You must select(highlight)  a data item and press send in data page for gauge to work.

Currently there are no logic indicator lights.

There are no stop pins on gauges, this will not damage software but

can generate false readings if range is exceeded.

You can have several gauges the same with different ranges.

Min and Max

This will rescale the analog gauge to the selected values.

Redline

This will color analog gauge numbers and markings red, starting at that set value.

Size

This will change size of the digital gauge, x1 is small x16 is large.

The analog gauges or not sizeable or moveable

The digital gauges can be moved by holding down mouse button.

Analog Digital

This will select the digital and or analog gauge as viewable.

Enhanced data

If car supports enhanced manufactured defined real time data, this

will be added to the list box, when the enhanced data is loaded.

If enhanced data was previously selected for a gauge and enhanced  data not

loaded or not supported for different vehicle, then a question mark will appear.


network
Gateway

This item is found under the options menu.

Note: These are advanced settings.  Software versions

after March 1998 are preconfigured at initial  user login based on user ID.

Protocol

The protocol column lists the possible OBD-2 protocols

that can be found on vehicles.

Each protocol corresponds to your interface.  Example if you have a ISO

interface the ISO-9141-2,  and KWP2000 selections will be checked.

For a 3 unit interface all protocols will be selected.

If you will only be using one protocol for specific manufacturer then you can uncheck

other protocols if not needed.  This can provide faster connection.

During connection the log listing will indicate the protocol route.

The default setting will select and try all protocols.

The second column lists the SAE J1979 message request time.

This is used to give all computers on the bus time to respond before

sending another request.  The default wait time is 125ms.

Depending on network bandwidth and vehicle server data acquisition processing the request interval time can be decreased to provide faster update rate.

 If time is too small the vehicle server will not respond to scan tool request due to denial of service are the scan tool does not process received data before the next request, this can result in  time out,  disconnect, checksum, CRC  and invalid messages in log list.

The speed setting can also be adjusted with up-down arrow at bottom right of data page.

The third column is specific to ISO only, this is a delay time between

each byte in a request.  Most requests consist of 6 bytes.  The

standard time is between 5 and 15 ms. thus a additional 50ms delay

The fourth column is specific to ISO only, this is a message delay time out to separate

responses from multiple computer responses.  If you are getting checksum errors in log listing decrease this setting. Note: this setting will not change data acquisition speed.

Time-out

Time-out will attempt to retransmit the request if no response is received.

The SAE default is one.   After the number of timeout requests have expired the browser

will send a Mode 01 Pid 00 request to see if you are still on-line with your vehicle.  If true

then the data you requested is not supported.  If false, then you have lost the connection.

and information message box will then appear on screen asking for termination or re-try.

If you are experiencing random time out problems, your vehicle could have multiple computers

Increase this setting to prevent timeout messages for real time data.

Note: not all vehicles will support all requests.  Example Ford does not support Mode 05 O2 sensor test results.

Mode 08 Evaporative System Test is for  year 1998+  and Mode 09 for some year 1999+ vehicles.

If the timeout has expired when collecting real time data Mode 01 then the data is automatically stopped.

Time outs and no responses will be listed in the log listing.

A timeout indicator image light is above the log listing.

Yellow indicates timeout.

Red indicates timeout expired.

Green indicates no timeout.

Replies Number of Responses

This applies to VPW and PWM  protocols using Blue Route boxes, if car has multiple computers transmitting on bus

Requests only will setup the router box filter for one or more responses for better transmission.

Note if using a blue route box manufactured before year 2000.5 this be must selected to all for router to work.

Interface

Interface selection box provides selection of interface, this should not be changed unless you obtain a different interface.

Single applies to the ISO single unit interface and  VPW models before year 1999.

Blue route applies to late model single VPW or  PWM and all dual and triple combo boxes.

The blue route selection will also work with single unit interfaces.

Tricom, Indo-3  applies  to the Tricom and indo-3 models.

Upon connection the log listing will indicate the selected interface.

Serial Port Scan Tool

This applies to your rs232 serial port connection.

Upon each connection the browser will check or attempt to identify a serial port.

You can manually change if needed by selecting a port number.

You can change baud rate to any listed value.

The baud rate settings higher than 19.2 only apply to the blue route box when using VPW or PWM routing for boxes manufactured after April 15, 2000

If you are using a blue route box of earlier date you will be unable to connect using the higher settings.

Serial Port GPS

Selects a additional serial port number for a Global Position Sensor.

If using with scan tool, use a different number.

Address filter

The filter table allows you to accept responses from specific vehicle

servers only.  Listed or the assigned network names and addresses.

The filter works at the application level and will display only server address range selected.

This can prevent multiple server listings to a functional request and to limit displayed network data.

Volvo and Chrysler  can respond to legislated functional request with messages from engine and transmission servers.  Ferrari will respond from bank 1 and 2 engine servers.

Clear Cache

Upon re-connection this will erase all previous data.

Test Device

Mode $3F test device present  will send a enhanced physical message to engine server  address $10 every 4 secs. to indicate the scan tool is present.   It does not apply to ISO interface.  Is optional

Delete Duplicate Responses

Tricom and indo-3 can respond with duplicate messages for Ford PWM protocol.

This should be checked to avoid duplicate displayed data.

In Frame Response

Tricom models manufactured after Sept. 2002 have PWM protocol in frame response option.

Will not connect if used for Tricom and indo-3  models before Sept 2002.

Initiate Diagnostic Degrade Level

Mode $10   will send a enhanced physical message to engine server $10.

Does not apply to ISO protocol or VPW protocol Toyota.

Is optional.

Auto Re-Connect

If connection is dropped after number of time-outs has expired , browser will attempt another log in.

Manufacture Enhanced Login

This is intended for vehicles using enhanced data files that do not support legislated diagnostic log in procedures, such as pre 1996 vehicles, pre 1999 diesels and cars manufactured for sale to countries with no obd-2 requirements.

Low Power

For use with Blue Route model interfaces with a low power option.

After time out expired will stop transmitting requests until scan tool detects a server message.

Use Direct ISO

For use with all iTran, 3-combo and dual combo after 05-2001, Tricom after 03-2002

Single ISO and iMax use ISO direct and can not be changed.

Tricom before 03-2001 only support indirect mode.

3-combo and dual combo before 05-2001 only support ISO direct mode.

ISO direct will use personal computer timers for response time triggering, message request, collision detection  and baud rate.

Unchecked will use ISO indirect mode that uses scan tool interface timers and baud rate conversion.

Consumer USB to rs232 adapters do not support  international standard baud rates and will not support the ISO direct mode.

See Also:

Trouble Shooting


Help

This is located as the last item  in the menu bar located below the title bar, left click with mouse or use press <ctrl> <H>

for below drop down list

About will provide important usage and safety information, current version.

Contents will open this Help file..


Copy

Selecting copy under the File main menu

will copy the contents of the log list for pasting

into another application.


Export

Description:

Will convert collected real time scan data  file too coma separated variable or  hyper text  table format.

This can be used in many spreadsheets, data bases and other data processing software.

Format will be as columns and rows.  First row will have abbreviation descriptions for data units and a selectable time or point scale reference.

Procedure:

1   Open a saved scan file by selecting menu->file->open or select menu->replay.

 If scan tool connected first press menu->end.

2.  Select menu->file->export  to open the file type dialog export window.

Select the save file type as either coma separated variable  *.csv   or   hyper text  table format  *.html

Default file name will be same as scan file, with either the .csv or .htm extension.

To export to different folder or drive select the dialog file options.

Press OK to  open the data export control window.

3.   Select scale dimension  desired to reference data using up down arrow selector as either data points  or various time stamps.

4.   Select scale format as either "column 1"  or  "All"  for each column.

 "All" will provide actual scale reference  for each data item.

 "Column 1" will format each row as a data packet.

The scale dimension will be listed in column 1.

Column 1 will have actual scale for the first data item in the row.

5.  Select  OK button to start.  Select Stop to end export before the end of data file.

 Progress will be indicated as bar graph as percent of file size.

Use replay control to adjust start position.


View

This is located as the second  item from left in the menu bar located below the title bar, left click with mouse or press <ctrl> <V> for below drop down list.

This will provide a listing of sent and received messages in the log list at bottom of info page.

This is useful for trouble shooting and network analysis.

The description contains message priority, source type, frame response, header and mode address data.


selection
Interface Selection

Common to all cars is a 16 pin d-shaped female connector located under dash near steering wheel

All scan tools will require only one 16 pin d-shaped male connector.

Vehicle manufactures can use various pins, hardware and software protocols. For dual combo and all car units the scan tool software will try all until one is found.

Single:

Only have one make of vehicle.

Plan on buying only one make of vehicle.

Will only use on one make of vehicle.

Dealership or fleet with only one make.

Single ISO variations:

iMax is same as single ISO with compact encapsulated, metal strain relief connector case, red-green led status light,

iTran is  uses blue route technology for software selectable ISO direct or indirect ISO option, ISO indirect will support rs232 to USB adapters.

Dual combo:

Have two makes of vehicle.

Plan on buying another make.

You have a English VW van with the Ford body (ISO, PWM)

You have a Daimler-Chrysler with dual bus (pin2 VPW and pin 7 ISO)

Triple combo:

Have three makes of vehicle.

Plan on having three makes of vehicle.

Will use on friends or neighbors vehicle.

Independent mechanic or used car sales.

Tricom

Same as above triple-combo  item.

Need industrial compact case and connector.

Will use frequently and or in harsh environments.

Definitions:

Single means either VPW, PWM or ISO.

Dual combo means choice of any two of above single.

Triple combo means all of the above.

Tricom means triple combo, with more compact interface unit.

Blue route is interface technology, case and cabel design for VPW, PWM, iTran, dual combo and 3-combo.

General Usage:

VPW:  All GM vehicles.

PWM:  All Fords.

ISO:  All Asian, European and Chrysler.

Exceptions:

98+ Concorde, Intrepid, LHS, 300M, 2000+ Neon, 96-97 Toyota, all Celica, Supra Turbo 96-99, Isuzu use VPW.

96,97 Probe 2.5L, 96 Tracer 1.8L, 96 Escort 1.8L, Triumph, Geo, Catera, 97 Paseo, Camry, Avalon use ISO.

See Also:

Vehicle requirements


hompage
Homepage

This will load user options when browser is first run.

Page selection will go to the selected page.

Auto connect will attempt a login without having to press connect in menu.

Load favorite will load the defined favorite file.

Run favorite will load and also request  the favorite data items.

Show prompt will provide a prompt indicating that a interface as been found.

Default SAE will select autoconnect and show prompt.

Data Collect will provide for data file saving options.

Always will always save all data, and prompt for save when scan is ended.

Never will never save any data.

Space Bar will start and stop saving data when space bar is pressed.

The program caption will indicate status as holding or collecting.

The start and stop times will be timed stamped in comments on info page.

The save prompt will be displayed when scan is ended.

Ok will apply settings for use next time the browser is run.


Vehicle Folder

This provides a memo to enter various information about the vehicle data files in a folder.

The default lines  or Date:, VIN:, Vehicle, Customer, Vehicle and Other:

These can be changed.   This file will be saved after each scan or by selecting save in menu-file.

When browser is first started, the last previous opened folder will be displayed.

If menu-file-new is selected the current contents in the vehicle memo will be saved.

Note: The vehicle memo does not get information from vehicle and any information listed in the memo is not used by the vehicle.

Note: When first install program if did  not make separate folder for included sample files, the

sample vehicle memo will be displayed.

Suggested use

If have several vehicles can use different folders to save data, the memo will describe the set of data in the folder.


mode09
Request Vehicle Information

Left click mouse on Inform tab of tabbed notebook selection located below menu bar.  The inform page is default on program start up.

For key board selection use tab and arrow keys.

Left click mouse on one of three buttons labeled VIN CIN or CVN located in top section of Info page.

Holding mouse over button will provide a full description name as a pop up display, depending on windows mouse settings.

If not already connected you will be prompted to connect.

Mode 09 will request either Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)

Calibration Identification Number(s) (CIN) or

Calibration Verification Number(s) (CVN)

Some cars manufactured year 1999 plus could support VIN

30% of vehicles  year 2000 will support CIN and CVN

60% of vehicles  year 2001 will support CIN and CVN

100% of vehicles year 2002 will support CIN and CVN

small volume manufactures CIN and CVN or not required until year 2002.

If car does not support will receive the Mode 09 not supported message.

The VIN is a unique number that identifies your car, can also be found on title

or on a name plate located lower left windshield, door frame or under hood.

The CIN is a number(s)  that will identify the software used in the responding vehicle computer(s).

The CVN will verify the memory content and emission calibrations for alterations. Some

vehicles will require that engine not be running to obtain a response.  The browser increases

the time out period to 3 seconds to wait for a response.

Additional CIN and CVN numbers will be provided in drop down list box.

A "?" mark as a letter indicates data was not fully obtained,

Suggested use:

VIN number can be used for recording of VIN instead of manual entry.

Check VIN number against VIN name plate and title for verification.

CID for check on current version of software and calibrations  used in vehicle.

CVN for check on any modifications performed on  vehicle software.

Note: CID and CVN can be used by state inspection systems.


Enhanced  Info
Enhanced Vehicle Information

Applies to GM vehicles except Catera and Geo.  Ford except 96-97 Probe GT

Left click mouse on "info" tab of tabbed notebook selection located below menu bar.  The info page is default on program start up. For key board use tab and arrow keys.

When in info page left click  "enhanced"  in menu bar.

A window will appear with title named Enhanced Vehicle Information.

Grid List

Select(highlight) a item by left click of mouse.  Up and down arrow keys on key board will scroll and select a item.

Item descriptions to request information about or listed in first column.  The information column will contain downloaded results of a request or information to upload to a vehicle server.

Request Button

Left click with mouse to perform the selected item in grid list.  This will request a computer server on the vehicle network, to download  the item of information selected in the grid list.

GM Specific

If a VPW  connection is in session, the Grid List will contain the item named Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)

Ford Specific

Not all information will be programmed in memory locations if not applicable or available,  information returned from a request will then read "Not programmed in memory"

No items or editable for upload to server memory.

Vehicle identification block (VID) refers to below items

All Information:  Will request and list all items of information.

Vehicle Intensification Number (VIN):  This is a unique 17 alfa-numeric  description of the vehicle.

Server Name:  This is a name of server, such as Electronic Engine Control version 5.

Memory:  Is the amount of memory on the server.

Calibration File Name:  Is name of calibration data and related software in memory.

Part Number: This is a number for the server.

Copyright:  Provides Copyright information of author and date of first publication of server software.

Octane Adjustment Method:

Octane Number:

Fuel Type:

Tire Size Calibration:

Axle Ratio:

Integrated Speed Control:

4X4 Hardware

Manual Shift on the Fly:

Manual Transmission:


Comments

Left click mouse on Info tab of tabbed notebook selection located below menu bar.  The info page is default on program start up.

For key board selection use tab and arrow keys.  The Comment box is in center of window

This is a text entry memo for recording any comments.  Pressing stamp button (located top left) will insert a time stamp.

Pressing the key <ctrl> in any page will also provide a time stamp.

If the space bar record option is in use the data save record status change  will be time stamped listed when space bar is pressed. see menu options homepage

Note: the time stamp will be in units selected in menu units

This file will be saved at end of scan, or if opened and save is pressed.

Suggested usage:

Before or after a scan can enter descriptions and notes.

During a scan can press <ctrl> key to time stamp a event  of recorded data, which can be reviewed in replay.

Noting the time and adding comments of the space bar record feature.


Log

This will  list the scan secession events.  Below is a //commented sample

Also reported will be any communication errors.  If menu-view items is selected various

transcripts will be listed.    Above the log listing is the elapsed connection time, a connection indicator light

and the number of messages received.  If connection light is flashing green to yellow, there is a network

problem and some data was not received from a request.  If red connection has been dropped.

Note the below time units were selected as ET seconds in menu-units.

Tue 05 Sep 2000   ve101m	//Date when menu-connect pressed and version number of software

     0.0 - initializing serial port	//Begin to check or find and open a serial port.

     0.5 - connected rs232 port 1	//Serial port as been detected as available and open

     0.5 - initializing vehicle using blue router	//Notice of router used as selected in menu-options-gateway-interface

     0.6 - router F4 rs232 19200	//router interface box has responded, verifies vehicle key on and serial port operational.

     0.6 - route F1	//route F1 for PWM protocol configuration complete

     0.6 - Log In #1 SAE J1850 PWM @ 100	//PWM login started at acquisition speed setting of 100ms

     0.8 - timeout 1 mode= $01	//No response to one request for a mode $01 initialization

     0.8 - no response

     0.8 - route F2	//route F2 for VPW protocol configuration complete

     0.8 - Log In #1 SAE J1850 VPW @ 100	//VPW login started at acquisition speed setting of 100ms

     1.0 - timeout 1 mode= $01	//No response to one request for a mode $01 initialization

     1.0 - no response

     1.0 - route F3	//route F3 for ISO protocol configuration complete

     1.0 - Log In #1 ISO 9141-2 @ 55 10 35	//ISO login started, speed =100ms, byte time=10ms, message time=35ms

     1.0 - Log In #1 ISO/DIS KWP2000-4 slow @ 55 10 35

     4.0 - Sync=55  W1=152	//received vehicle synchronization pattern at time = 152 ms

     4.0 - Key1=08  W2=10	// received vehicle keyword1 configuration byte.

     4.0 - Key2=08  W3=10

     4.0 - Addr=33  W4=42	// log in address verified in 42 ms

     0.1 - connected ISO 9141-2

Suggested use:

Time stamp of start and stop of scan, protocol used, error message review,

Record of optional sent, recv, and bus messages.


ready
Readiness Status of Test Evaluations

Left click mouse on Status  tab of tabbed notebook selection located below menu bar. For key board selection use tab and arrow keys.

This is in top section of the status page. Pressing update will report the  readiness status of

supported test evaluations, and also the number of emission related Diagnostic Trouble Codes(DTC)

and if the Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) is commanded on.  This request is noted as Mode 01 PID 01

This request is performed immediately after initial connection login is established.

The time of request will be reported near top of listing and and the address of computer that responded

near bottom of readiness section.

The monitoring evaluation tests are separated into two list boxes labeled continuous and non-continuous.

Possible continuous tests supported are Misfire, Fuel System and Comprehensive Components.

Possible non-continuous tests are Catalyst , Heated Catalyst, Evaporative,Secondary air, Air Conditioning(A/C) refrigerant, Oxygen sensor, Oxygen sensor heater and  EGR.  Note: Comprehensive Components includes all other components

or systems that provide input or output and affect emissions, or diagnostics,

After pressing update all supported monitors or listed and if the monitors have been determined able and ready to monitor="YES" readiness is complete or "NO" = readiness monitor test is unset  not yet completed.

A message will be displayed indicating if  All or Not All Supported on-board readiness test have been completed.

 If multiple computers respond there will be additional monitors listed, to determine address of computer select (highlight) a item and will be listed near bottom of readiness section.

A on-board  vehicle computer system is used to monitor, test  and evaluate parameters to determine if a

component or system has malfunctions.

If the vehicle computer memory was cleared by either a scan tool clear/ reset of trouble codes or a battery disconnect,

the monitoring routines are restarted, not completed  and not ready.

A monitoring function is complete and ready when the first minimum number of checks and tests or completed  and fully evaluated to determine it the MIL should be commanded on.  The  monitor's status is then ready,set  and capable of monitoring until computer memory is cleared.

The continuous monitoring of test is complete and  set ready "YES"  if no malfunctions or indicated in the time it takes to perform a  continuous test.  Note the time to perform a continuous monitoring evaluation can be  2 seconds or less, thus after computer reset, a continuous readiness will be completed "YES"  within 2 seconds if ok.

Non-continuous tests or evaluated only when certain operating conditions or obtained such as speed, air temperature,

fuel level.  The monitoring must occur after the first cold engine start during driving conditions representing the Federal

Test Procedure (FTP) drive schedule for emission testing, which represents typical hiway and city diving for 22.8 minutes after

a cold engine start.  Some vehicles may also use special manufactured defined steady state driving schedules to conduct monitoring. To complete a non-continuous monitoring readiness status, you can  follow a manufactured defined operating schedule or perform a cold start and drive over a wide range of typical hiway and city driving.

Suggested use:

Verify the vehicle diagnostic system has completely  evaluated all parameters to determine faults and  trouble code,since the last Mode 04 code clear or a battery disconnect.

Verify the vehicle will pass a state inspection, most states will fail inspection if  for model year 1996-2000  more than two,  or year 2001+  more than one readiness monitor is listed as unset , not completed.

Avoid having to perform additional driving and return for a retest  if  model  year 1996-2000  more than two,  or year 2001+   more than one readiness monitor is listed as unset , not completed.


dtc
Number of Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTC)

This is in top section of the status page. Pressing update will report the number of emission related Diagnostic Trouble Codes(DTC), if the Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) is commanded on, and the readiness status of supported test evaluations.

This request is noted as Mode 01 PID 01 and is performed immediately after initial connection login is established.

The number of stored emission related DTC will be reported as a number in range 0-127.

The time of request will be reported near top of listing and and the address of computer that responded near bottom of readiness

section.  If multiple computers respond the number of DTC for each will be reported in drop down list, to determine address of computer select (highlight) a item and will be listed near bottom of readiness section.

The on-board  vehicle computer system is used to monitor, test  and evaluate parameters to determine if a

component or system has malfunctions

Possible supported non-continuous(monitored only at specific conditions)  tests or  Catalyst , Heated Catalyst, Evaporative,Secondary air, Air Conditioning(A/C) refrigerant, Oxygen sensor, Oxygen sensor heater and  EGR

Possible supported continuous(monitored >=2 Hz  or approved sample interval) tests  or Misfire, Fuel System and Comprehensive Components.  Note: Comprehensive Component monitoring includes all other components or systems that provide input or output and affect emissions, or diagnostics,

The monitoring conditions for malfunction evaluation must  occur  during the cold transient and stabilized portions of  the Federal Test Procedure (FTP) drive schedule for emission testing, which represents typical hiway and city diving for 22.8 minutes after a cold engine start.  Some vehicles may also use special manufactured defined trip steady state driving schedules to conduct monitoring.

A "driving cycle" is engine startup and shut down.

A "warm-up cycle" means coolant temperature as increased 40 F from start and has obtained 160F (140F for diesels)

A "similar operating  condition" of engine  is speed within 375 RPM, load within 20% and same warm-up status.

For non-continuous and comprehensive components  a diagnostic trouble code is stored and  number of codes increased  if a malfunction results during two consecutive "driving cycles".

A diagnostic trouble code is erased and number of codes decreased if the same fault is not re-registered during 40 engine "warm-up cycles" by the monitoring test.  For A/C refrigerant malfunction the code is not erased until leak is fixed.

For misfire a diagnostic trouble code is stored and number of codes incremented if malfunction results during two out 3 consecutive  "drive cycles"  if "similar operating conditions" or detected.

A misfire diagnostic trouble code will be erased if during the next " drive cycle" and at "similar operating conditions" no malfunction is again detected, or  after 80 "drive cycles".

For fuel system a diagnostic trouble code is stored , number of codes incremented if malfunction results during two out 3 consecutive "drive cycles".

A fuel system diagnostic trouble code will be erased if during next "drive cycle" and at "similar operating condition", no malfunction is again detected, or  after 80 "drive cycles".

All  the diagnostic trouble codes in vehicle computer memory is erased by either a scan tool clear/ reset of trouble codes or a battery disconnect and the number of codes will equal zero,

Note: It is possible to have MIL OFF with a DTC reported, this could result:

1.)  for a comprehensive monitored malfunction that result in emission below 15%  the standard, or a component or system that is not used in a diagnostic strategy with other monitored systems or components.

2.) The MIL is OFF and 40 engine warm-up cycles have not been recorded.

Note: If the MIL is commanded OFF and monitoring status evaluated complete for inspection  the vehicle can pass if DTC codes or present.

Suggested use

Indication of number of emission related trouble codes.

Time event recording of  a code or new codes.

Verification  of number reported Mode 03 codes.


mil light
Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL)

This is in top section of the status page. Pressing update will report if the Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) is commanded on,

 the number of emission related Diagnostic Trouble Codes(DTC), and the readiness status of supported test evaluations.

This request is noted as Mode 01 PID 01 and is performed immediately after initial connection login is established. per regulatory standards.

The time of request will be reported near top of listing and and the address of computer that responded near bottom of status section.  The MIL light status is either commanded ON = illuminated or OFF.

If multiple computers respond each MIL light status will be reported in drop down list, to determine address of computer

select(highlight) a item and will be listed near bottom of status section.

There is only one emission related MIL  on the instrument panel.  If commanded on  by the computer system the MIL will illuminate in any color except red and display the words "Check Engine", "Service Engine Soon", "Service Powertrain Soon", or the ISO engine symbol alone or in place of "Engine".

The MIL will be commanded on during key-on ignition to check for operation. Some vehicles or a individual vehicle computers  will report the MIL commanded on =YES  for key-on operation check.  After engine is started the MIL operation check is complete and MIL will be commanded off if no malfunction has previously been detected.

The MIL will be commanded ON if powertrain enters a default, secondary or " limp home" operation.  This can occur if the

computer control system, determines damage could result if driven in normal mode.  Usually you will notice a decrease in power.

The MIL will be commanded ON if engine control system does not enter closed-loop operation within a minimum time interval.  Closed-loop operation uses input data to determine a output based on a desired set point.

The MIL will blink once per second (1Hz) when engine misfire is detected at a rate that could cause damage to a exhaust emission catalyst.  The misfire rate is evaluated in 200 revolution increments as a percent misfire.

A "drive cycle" is engine startup and shut down.

A "similar operating condition" of engine  is speed within 375 RPM, load within 20% and same warm-up status.

For non-continuous monitor tests the MIL is commanded on if a malfunction results during two consecutive "driving cycles".

The MIL is commanded off if the same fault is not re-registered during 3  consecutive "driving cycles".

For A/C refrigerant the MIL is commanded on until leak is fixed.

For  misfire monitor test  the MIL is commanded on  if malfunction results during two out 3 consecutive  "drive cycles" if

"similar operating conditions" or detected.

The MIL is commanded off  if during 3 consecutive "drive cycles" at  "similar operating conditions", no malfunction

is again detected, or  after 80 "drive cycles".

For  fuel system monitor test  the MIL is commanded on  if malfunction results during two out 3 consecutive "drive cycles"

Thee MIL is commanded off  if during 3 consecutive "drive cycles" at "similar operating conditions", no malfunction

is again detected, or  after 80 "drive cycles".

For comprehensive  monitor tests the MIL is commanded on if malfunction results during two consecutive "drive cycles".

and if component/system could increase emissions by 15% above  certification standard, or is used in diagnostic strategy

for another monitored component/system.

All  the diagnostic trouble codes in vehicle computer memory is erased by either a scan tool clear/ reset of trouble codes or a battery disconnect.

Note: It is possible to have MIL off with a DTC reported, this could result:

 1.)  for a comprehensive monitored malfunction that result in emission below 15%  the standard, or a component or system that is not used in a diagnostic strategy with other monitored systems or components.

2.) The MIL is OFF and 40 engine warm-up cycles have not been recorded.

Note: If the MIL is commanded OFF and monitoring status evaluated complete for inspection  the vehicle can pass if DTC codes or present.

To verify MIL command status in relation to a trouble code malfunction, check with engine running.

Suggested use

Verify MIL light and circuit is working.

Time event recording of MIL illumination.


update status
Update period and result alarm

Found in status page below readiness monitoring listing , toggle as checked or unchecked using left mouse button, set time period and units using up-down arrow selector.

This is a always on instant message option.

Checking the update period box will automatically request the vehicle network with a Mode 01 PID 01 broadcast request for updated readiness, MIL light and number of codes status. at the set time interval and time unit.

If the result alarm box is checked any changes from last message received will sound a beep and go to the status page if not presently in view.

Note: For  ISO protocol the update period is auto set for 2 seconds, to maintain a active scan tool client vehicle server connection and prevent a  server disconnect due to lack of activity.

Suggested use:

Automatic record of Mode 01 PID 01 data at a fixed time interval.

Instant notification of any new codes, MIL light or readiness monitor set as complete.


Clear04
Mode 04 Clear/Reset emission related diagnostic information

 Left click mouse on Status  tab of tabbed notebook selection located below menu bar. For key board selection use tab and arrow keys.   Located in bottom of status page.  Left click on Clear button to start clear procedure.

Will command all vehicle server modules on obd-2 network to clear all emission-related diagnostic information.

The information cleared (erased) is

a.) Clear number and listings of emission-related diagnostic trouble codes.

b.) Reset  status to not complete, not ready  of system monitoring evaluation

c.) Clear or invalidate freeze frame and monitoring test result data

When click on clear you will be prompted to verify that you are sure you want to proceed.

If select OK, the vehicle will respond, the last clear time will be updated and address of server responding will be noted at bottom edge.  For safety and/or design some or all servers will not respond under some or any  engine running modes.

A waiting for response message will then be visible in the server address response.

As of  Sept 1997 SAE recommends all vehicles must respond with ignition key full ON and engine not running.

Note: the above clear/reset  will command the MIL off (engine running) since monitoring has been reset.

Drive and warm-up cycle counts will reset to 0

Manufactures can perform other clear/reset actions.

If problem is corrected the MIL light will go off and code will be erased in future with time depending on monitoring conditions of code type drive and warm-up cycle counts.

If will have a state inspection make sure enough driving conditions or performed to complete  readiness monitor status to at least the minimum number not completed  ( 1 for year 2001+, 2 for year 96-2000 )

Suggested Uses:

Turn the MIL light off when customer requests or asks for a repair to indicate car is OK.

Verify monitor operation and sensor conditions  to establish completed readiness status.

 Re-evaluate a listed trouble code using complete number of drive and warm-up cycles.


Clear14
Clear all diagnostic information enhanced feature:

Perform normal login by left clicking menu connect,  Left click on menu enhanced when in status page, will see a pop up window with title enhanced clear and reset, a button labeled clear followed by the name of vehicle manufactuer and a server name.

The vehicle manufactuer and server name is selected in the enhanced code page.

With key full on, left click the clear button.  A time will be stamped as last cleared or a status note.

To close window left click window close icon in top left.  To move window hold down left mouse button on title bar and move mouse.


Volvo clear
Volvo clear/reset service interval enhanced feature:

Perform normal login by left clicking menu connect,  Left click on menu enhanced when in status page, will see a pop up window with title enhanced clear and reset, a button labeled clear followed by the name of vehicle manufactuer and a server name.

The vehicle manufactuer and server name is selected in the enhanced code page.

Select 95-97 Volvo.  A reset button with label 95-97 Volvo Service Interval will be visible

With key full on, left click the reset  button.  A time will be stamped as last cleared or a status note. Turn ignition key full off then start engine to verify.


data page
Current powertrain diagnostic data

 Left click mouse on Data  tab of tabbed notebook selection located below menu bar. For key board selection use tab and arrow keys.

Parameter Identification (PID) data and time list

The first column labeled PID lists available items to select.

A PID is listed with a hexadecimal number and a recommended acronym abbreviation.  Example $04  LOAD

To select move mouse over a listed row and left click, can then also use the up and down arrow keys on the keyboard.

A selected item row will be highlighted a dark blue color.

The selected items full description will be listed below the data list, and on following line the address and name of the vehicle server if has replied.

To request a selected item, left click the Send button located top left or press the Enter key on the keyboard

At program start up, the offline default is to list the following 3 items:

At program login the online default is to also list parameters supported by vehicle in the address range $01-$20.

1.)  ALL Data,  Send for all supported data ?

This is the default selection and will list and also request all supported data items.

Not all data items or supported by all vehicles, example many vehicles have less than five oxygen seniors.

After request is made to vehicle, data will be returned and displayed in the corresponding row of the data column and a time stamp parameter in the time column.  This will cycle from top to bottom continuously.

2.) PID possible, List all parameter identifications possible to send ?

This will list all parameter identifications (PID's)  numbers $00 - $FF in the PID column.

 Not all will be supported by all cars, others or reserved for future use.

3.) $00 PIDSUP(01-20), Parameter identifications that are supported in address $01 - $20 hexadecimal.

This is similarity to selection 1 except that  a request is not made to send for all data items.

This is the initial default  when connect in menu  is left clicked and a login is initially established.

Send button

A left mouse click will perform the selected(highlighted)  data row send a request to vehicle computers for data

If working off line, you will prompted if you would like to connect at this time.

If a response is received from a vehicle server, data is  displayed in the corresponding selected row of the data column and a time stamp parameter in the time column.  A full description of PID and received data is displayed directly below the data grid.

Stop button

A left mouse click will perform the selected(highlighted) data row to stop sending requests  to the vehicle.

If ALL Data is the selected item all data will be stopped sequentially.

Move button

A left mouse click  will perform the selected(highlighted) data row to initiate relocation.

The words "select cell for placement" will appear to left of the Move button.

The next left mouse click on a another row item will then exchange locations.


statistics
Statistics (stat)

 Located in right section of data page as a bottom selected tabbed notebook. Left click on the tabbed named stat.

This is the default tabbed page selection.  If packet data is received such as 02 sensor and fuel trim, a additional selector will be visible.

When real time data is being received in the data grid, various statistical analysis is performed.

To view the current analysis click(highlight) a data item in the data grid.  If there is no data or is invalid the statistical results will indicate NA which is a abbreviation for Not Applicable.

Applies to legislated data items Parameters  $04 - $3F as applicable.

Avg.

This is a abbreviation for Average or the Mean and is determined by summing all data values and dividing by the total count.

Example the Average of the numbers 1 2 3 4  is (1 + 2 + 3 + 4 ) divided by 4  =  2.5

Max,

This is a abbreviation for Maximum. and is determined by noting the maximum value.

Example the Maximum of the numbers 1 2 3 4 is 4

Min,

This is a abbreviation for Minimum and is determined by noting the minimum value.

Example the Minimum of the numbers 1 2 3 4  is 1

Dif.

This is a abbreviation for Difference or the Range and is  determined by subtracting the Maximum from the Minimum

Example the Difference between 4 and 1 is 3

The following values or time  based.

Rate is determined by measuring a change in value over time.

Example if a value changed from 2 to 1 in 1 second  the rate of change would be (1-2) divided by 1 =  -1 units/ second

Max  is the maximum rate of increase

Min  is the minimum rate of decrease

Freq. is a abbreviation for frequency and is determined by measuring the time period  of a cycle of a value to the same value. then dividing one cycle  by the time taken

Example for the values 4 1 2 3 4 1  measured at interval of 1 second, the time from 1 at time =0  to 1  would be  4 seconds.

with frequency = 1 cycle divided by 4 seconds = 0.25 cycle per second = 0.25 Hertz where Hertz = cycles per second

T(s) is the  time period of one cycle.

P-P is a abbreviation for Peak to Peak and is determined by the absolute difference of Maximum and  Minimum values in one cycle.

Suggested Use.

Average can provide quick over view of steady state operations, or help determine cross over and inflection points for oscillating data.  Max, Min and range  can provide information on lifts of operation.

Rate can provide a glitch indication if  Max or Min rate exceeds the current rate.

Frequency measurements can determine oscillating conditions or a check on intrinsic cyclic systems.


ET
Elapsed Time (ET)

Located in right section of data page as a bottom selected tabbed notebook. Left click on the tabbed named ET.

If packet data is received such as 02 sensor and fuel trim, a additional selector will be visible.

When real time data is being received in the data grid, various statistical analysis is performed.

To view the current analysis left click(highlight) a data item in the data grid.  If there is no data or is invalid the statistical results will indicate NA which is a abbreviation for Not Applicable.

Applies to legislated data items Parameters  $04 - $3F as applicable.

Data is defined as the current value ot the selected(highlighted) item in the data grid.

Start:

Left click(highlight) a data item in the data grid

Enter a numerical data value with keyboard that will start  timer.

Stop:

Left click(highlight) a data item in the data grid

Enter a numerical data value with keyboard that will stop  timer.

Lap(s)

Positive area:

When data is more than  Start value a current updated elapsed time with resolution of one hundredth of a second is displayed in the list box below the word Lap(s).

When data is less than the Start value the word trigger is displayed in the list box below the word Lap(s).

Negative area

When data is less than the Start value a current updated elapsed time with resolution of one hundredth of a second is displayed in the list box below the word Lap(s)

When data  is more than the Start value the word trigger is displayed in the list box below the word Lap(s)

Split

Positive area:

When data is more than or equal to the Stop value a final time stamp is listed in the list box below the word Split.

Negative  area:

When data is less than or equal to the Stop value a final time stamp is listed in the list box below the word Split.

When the Split time is enter the event is over and when a new trigger starts the  results will scroll down. The list will hold 10 events and then will erase the first entry.  The time stamp is in the same units as in menu units.


HZ
Sample Hz

Located in bottom right  section of data page.  Consists of a up-down arrow button and a display box.

Applies to data items in data page and in enhanced data window.

Parameters receiving data in the data grid or sampled and updated continuously at a time interval. This time interval can be adjusted with the up-down arrow.  Left clicking on the top up section will decrease the time interval, and data will be updated quicker or at a higher frequency.  Frequency and acquisition rate is defined as the number of times a data item is received in one second and has the units of Hz.    Example a 10 Hz sample has aquilinity rate of 10 times every second and frequency of 10

The sample frequency applies to all data items.  The more data items sending and receiving data the lower the frequency of each item.

If frequency is too high (time interval too low) the number of sent items can overload the network and servers, which can result in rejection, loss of login, dropped connection or a reduced default server frequency.

The time interval can also be set in menu options gateway protocol under speed settings, the units or in milliseconds.


Audio

Located in bottom right  section of data page, as a check box.

Applies to data items in data page

Requires PC compliant computer with a speaker

A sound is generated based on the value of the selected (highlight) data item in the data grid.

A low value will produce low frequency note, and high value a high frequency.


Enhanced data page
Enhanced real time data

If in data page left clicking enhanced in menu will display a moveable window with title Mode $22 enhanced data.

Left click on

Parameter Identification (PID) data and time list

The first column labeled PID lists available items to select.

A PID is listed with a hexadecimal number and a recommended acronym abbreviation.  Example $04  LOAD

To select move mouse over a listed row and left click, can then also use the up and down arrow keys on the keyboard.

A selected item row will be highlighted a dark blue color.

The selected items full description will be listed below the data list, and on following line the address and name of the vehicle server if has replied.

To request a selected item, left click the Send button located top left or press the Enter key on the keyboard

At program start up, the offline default is to list the following 3 items:

At program login the online default is to also list parameters supported by vehicle in the address range $01-$20.

1.)  ALL:   Send for all supported data ?

This is the default selection and will list and also request all supported data items.

Not all data items or supported by all vehicles, example many vehicles have less than five oxygen seniors.

After request is made to vehicle, data will be returned and displayed in the corresponding row of the data column 	and a time stamp parameter in the time column.  This will cycle from top to bottom continuously.

2.) Possible: List all parameter identifications possible to send ?

This will list all parameter identifications (PID's)  numbers presently available from manufacuter in  the PID column.  Not 	all will be supported by all year make and models of cars.

3.) Support:   Parameter identifications that are supported by the vehicle

This is similarity to selection 1 except that  a request is not made to send for all data items.

Send button

A left mouse click will perform the selected(highlighted)  data row send a request to vehicle computers for data

For first  log in secsssion use, will be prompted for vehicle manufacturer selection and possible other make, model year 	and engine type.  For GM this corresponds to optional enhanced data file name installed.  Example file 96LT1F would 	need to select 96 for year LT1 for engine and F for body type.

If working off line, you will prompted if you would like to connect at this time.

If a response is received from a vehicle server, data is  displayed in the corresponding selected row of the data column 	and a time stamp parameter in the time column.  A full description of PID and received data is displayed directly below 	the data grid.

Stop button

A left mouse click will perform the selected(highlighted) data row to stop sending requests  to the vehicle.

If ALL Data is the selected item all data will be stopped sequentially.

Favoroites

Left click favorites-add  in menu to save vehicle type selections and any data parmeters with data.

Lef click favorites-open to load vehicle type information and data parameters.


panel meter
Panel meters

Left click mouse on Graph  tab of tabbed notebook selection located below menu bar. For key board selection use tab and arrow keys.

Consists of three drop down selection list  boxes and meter displays.

Applies to analog(not off-on status) type received data values in data page, no enhanced data window items.

The list boxes will contain current items in the data grid in the data page.  Left click on down arrow for drop down selection.

If there is no data values in the received data column in data grid on data page, the list will be empty.

Left click on a item to display current data as a numerical value with a unit indicator.


Plot

Left click mouse on Graph  tab of tabbed notebook selection located below menu bar. For key board selection use tab and arrow keys.

Consists of 3 check boxes followed by a description referencing applicable graph.

Located to right of each panel meter selection.

Selecting a item in a panel meter list will provide status of plot, a check mark indicates a plotting is being performed.

Left click with mouse to  plot or uncheck to stop plot.

The plot data and graph scale applies to selected item in panel meter list.

The plot color applies to color of selected item in panel meter list.

Multiple plots can be on the same graph or graphs  for X and Y scroll graphs

For  X  axis  scrolling graphs  Plot 1 is at top, Plot 2 in middle and Plot 3 at bottom. The plot will start at right.

For Y axis scroll graph only Plot X will be applicable.  The plot will start at the top.

For Z axis scroll graph Plot X and Plot Y or applicable. The plot will start at center origin


cursor
Cursor Position

Located top right panel of data page.

Provides scaled position of mouse cursor on a graph for time and data value.

X represents the horizontal left to right axis.

Y represents the vertical top to bottom axis.

Z applies to 3D graph as time unit only

Movement of mouse over a X scroll graph will change description title located at  top of graph display and below the panel meters.


Zoom

Located in right of  graph page as panel below cursor position.

Contains Minimum (Min) and Maximum(Max) buttons with percent scale units listed above.

 A button with name corresponding too or  for change  of available graph selections.

A on-off button to select or indicate automatic(auto) scaling.

Scaling is based as percent of full scale from 0 - 100 %.

Example the range of RPM is 0-16000 RPM.   A max setting of 50% would provide a range of 0-8000 RPM.

To manual change scaling of a graph.

1.)  Select item in panel meter list.

2.)  Left click on auto zoom button to off if is on.

3.) Left click on Min button to change minimum graph value.   Left click on Max button to change maximum graph value.

To set automatic scaling of a graph

1.)  Select item in panel meter list.

2.)  Left click on auto zoom button to on if is off.


Scroll

Located in graph page a bottom right. as 3 -button selector.

Left click with mouse to select graph scroll type.

X :  will change the graph to three individual graphs that move as function of time from right to left.

Y: will provide a  strip chart type graph that moves from top to bottom as function of time.

Z: will provide a  three dimensional type graph that moves from virtual infinity  to the user.

Above graph area and below panel meters will be current title of graph and axis labels.


Scale

Located in graph page in right panel.

Consists of  Scroll display and scale selector.

The display corresponds to the scrolling axis origin value.

X scroll is at right, Y scroll at top and Z scroll at center.

The units or displayed or changed with left click on up-down selector as data point,(pt), seconds(sec), minutes(min) or hours(hr)


fps
fps  and % speed

Located in graph page in bottom right panel.

Consists of indicator and selector for percent(%) speed and indicator of scroll speed as frames per second (fps)

Left click on percent speed up down selector will change scroll rate.  Maximum is 100 percent which corresponds to movement of graph at each data interval.  Frame per second indicates the speed of scroll movement. Variations can result based on computer and video card.


hold
hold and reset

Located in graph page in bottom right panel

Consists of a check box label hold and button named reset.

Left click on hold will stop scroll of graph, data will continue to plot.

Left click on reset will start scroll scale at zero, does not apply to data


Freeze
Freeze Frame

 Left click mouse on Freeze  tab of tabbed notebook selection located below menu bar. For key board selection use tab and arrow keys.

Will report data values that were recorded and stored in a vehicle server, when a diagnostic trouble code occurred

Parameter Identification (PID) data and time list

The first column labeled PID lists available items to select.

A PID is listed with a hexadecimal number and a recommended acronym abbreviation.  Example $04  LOAD

To select move mouse over a listed row and left click, can then also use the up and down arrow keys on the keyboard.

A selected item row will be highlighted a dark blue color.

The selected items full description will be listed below the data list, and on following line the address and name of the vehicle server if has replied.

To request a selected item, left click the Send button located top left or press the Enter key on the keyboard

At program start up, the off-line default is to list the following 3 items:

1.)  ALL Data,  Send for all supported data ?

This is the default selection and will list and also request all supported data items.

Not all data items or supported by all vehicles, example many vehicles have less than five oxygen seniors.

After request is made to vehicle, data will be returned and displayed in the corresponding row of the data column and a time stamp parameter in the time column.

2.) PID possible, List all parameter identifications possible to send ?

This will list all parameter identifications (PID's)  numbers $00 - $FF in the PID column.  Not all will be supported by all cars, others or reserved for future use.

3.) $00 PIDSUP(01-20), Parameter identifications that are supported in address $01 - $20 hexadecimal.

This is similarity to selection 1 except that  a request is not made to send for all data items.

Send button

A left mouse click will perform the selected(highlighted)  data row send a request to vehicle computers for data

If working off line, you will prompted if you would like to connect at this time.

If a response is received from a vehicle server, data is  displayed in the corresponding selected row of the data column 	and a time stamp parameter in the time column.  A full description of PID and received data is displayed directly below 	the data grid.

Frame number selection box

A left mouse click on up-down arrow will change the requested frame number.

Frame 0 is mandated for legislated diagnostics.


DTC Request
Diagnostic Trouble Codes

Left click mouse on Code  tab of tabbed notebook selection located below menu bar. For key board selection use tab and arrow keys.

Will report Trouble Code number and description  that  stored in a vehicle server.

Left click on Request button top left.

Domain, Title and Source describe  SAE trouble code classification schema.


DTC_nonu
Non-uniform code library

Located in center of Code page as a drop down selection list.

Used for manufacture defined non-uniform descriptions of trouble code numbers with second digit of 1 or more.

P1xxx.   Core selection will use recommended legislated defined classification description for all numbers.

When selected will update any manufacture specific code number descriptions.

For manufacturer specific will need a manufacturer code file installed.  See www.obd-2.com web site for current non-uniform code files available from manufactures.   At  program start up all available manufactures  will be listed,  After login manufacturers specific to the network protocol will be listed if installed.


Enhanced Trouble
Enhanced Trouble Codes

When in code page a  left click on enhanced in top menu bar.  A moveable pop up window, with the title Enhanced Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTC)  will displayed.  Select vehicle manufacturer and vehicle computer server in drop down list selection boxes.

For GM vehicle additional report options can be selected.

Left click the request button.


O2 test
Request Oxygen Sensor Monitoring Test Results

Left click mouse on O2  tab of tabbed notebook selection located below menu bar. For key board selection use tab and arrow keys.

Required support by vehicle manufacturer is optional,

Test  Identification (TID) data and time list

The first column labeled TID lists available items to select.

A TID is listed with a hexadecimal number and a recommended acronym abbreviation.

To select move mouse over a listed row and left click, can then also use the up and down arrow keys on the keyboard.

A selected item row will be highlighted a dark blue color.

The selected items full description will be listed below the data list, and on following line the address and name of the vehicle server if has replied.

To request a selected item, left click the Request button located top left or press the Enter key on the keyboard

At program start up, the off-line default is to list the following 3 items:

1.)  ALL Data,  Send for all supported data ?

This is the default selection and will list and also request all supported data items.

Not all data items or supported by all vehicles, example many vehicles have less than five oxygen seniors.

After request is made to vehicle, data will be returned and displayed in the corresponding row of the data column and a time stamp parameter in the time column.

2.) TID possible, List all parameter identifications possible to send ?

This will list all test identifications (TID's)  numbers $00 - $FF in the PID column.  Not all will be supported by all cars, 	others or reserved for future use.

3.) $00 PIDSUP(01-20), Parameter identifications that are supported in address $01 - $20 hexadecimal.

This is similarity to selection 1 except that  a request is not made to send for all data items.

Request button

A left mouse click will perform the selected(highlighted)  data row send a request to vehicle computers for data

If working off line, you will prompted if you would like to connect at this time.

If a response is received from a vehicle server, data is  displayed in the corresponding selected row of the data column and a time stamp parameter in the time column.  A full description of TID and received data is displayed directly below the data grid.


O2 location
Oxygen Sensor Location Selection

Located in top of O2 page as a drop down selection list.

At initial log-in the each list item  will indicate location of  Oxygen sensors installed  on the vehicle.

This corresponds to a Mode $01 PID $13  or $1D as supported request in data page.

Bank 1 is intensified as the bank of cylinders that contains a cylinder numbered as one by the manufacturer.

If engine is of V,  flat,  square or banked radial  design, there will be multiple banks.  For front drive transverse design typical location of bank 1 is closest to front of engine, for rear drive vertical typical is on right side using a front of vehicle view port.

Sensor 1 is sensors closest to the engine, followed by sensor 2..... sensor 4  as applicable, with sensor 4 the furtherest from the engine.  Typical engine designs will use sensor one for engine control and sensors 2-4 for catalyst monitors.


O2 graph
Oxygen sensor graph

Located at bottom of O2 page.

Provides graphical representation of Oxygen sensor result values.

Vertical axis represents Oxygen sensor voltage where 0 volts = Lean and 1.0 volts = Rich.

Horizontal axis is selectable as units of milliseconds or frequency = 1/time interval  using time interval selector button at bottom left.

Time/div up-down button and indicator, will zoom the graph Time scale.

Plotted  marker labels correspond to TID number parameters.

V (Volts)  and T (Time)  labels correspond to mouse position on graph.


Test Page
Test Results

Left click mouse on Test tab of tabbed notebook selection located below menu bar. For key board selection use tab and arrow keys.

Test  Identification (TID) data and time list

The first column labeled TID lists available items to select.

A TID is listed with a hexadecimal number and a recommended acronym abbreviation.

To select move mouse over a listed row and left click, can then also use the up and down arrow keys on the keyboard.

A selected item row will be highlighted a dark blue color.

The selected items full description will be listed below the data list, and on following line the address and name of the vehicle server if has replied.

To request a selected item, left click the Request button located top left or press the Enter key on the keyboard

At program start up, the off-line default is to list the following 3 items:

1.)  ALL data,  Send for all supported data ?

This is the default selection and will list and also request all supported test items.

Not all test items or supported by all vehicles, example many vehicles have less than five oxygen seniors.

After request is made to vehicle, data will be returned and displayed in the corresponding row of the test column and a time stamp parameter in the time column.

2.) TID possible, List all parameter identifications possible to send ?

This will list all test identifications (TID's)  numbers $00 - $FF in the PID column.  Not all will be supported by all cars, 	others or reserved for future use.

3.) $00 PIDSUP(01-20), Parameter identifications that are supported in address $01 - $20 hexadecimal.

This is similarity to selection 1 except that  a request is not made to send for all data items.

Request button

A left mouse click will perform the selected(highlighted)  data row send a request to vehicle computers for data

If working off line, you will prompted if you would like to connect at this time.

If a response is received from a vehicle server, data is  displayed in the corresponding selected row of the data column and a time stamp parameter in the time column.  A full description of TID and received data is displayed directly below the data grid.

Request selector list

Located to right of request button as a drop down list.  Will provide manufactured defined descriptions and scaling as 	available by manufacturer.

For manufacturer specific will need a manufacturer code file installed.  See www.obd-2.com web site for current test result  files available from manufactures.   At  program start up all available manufactures  will be listed,  After login manufacturers specific to the network protocol will be listed if installed.


Evap test
Enable Evaporative System Leak Test

Located at bottom of test page.

Support was phased in starting production year 1998 for use in local emission inspections if required

Left click on Enable button will seal fuel system for a 3 minute time interval for use with  leak test equipment.


Expand Entry
Expanded Diagnostic Protocol Entry

Left click mouse on Search  tab of tabbed notebook selection located below menu bar. For key board selection use tab and arrow keys.

Used for manual data entry as provided by manufacturer or in support of former legislated SAE entry standard.

1.  Left click mouse on a data grid row to select (highlight)

2.  Enter a description if desired in the description text entry box.

3.  Enter data bytes to send in two digit hex format separated by a space or coma, in the byte text entry box.

4.  Left click on book mark button  to save above text entries if desired.

5.  Left click request button to send bytes in the text entry box.

A response from a vehicle server(s) will be listed in the selected data grid row.

Anonymous login will use the  text entry byte or bytes  as a ISO 9141 login address byte or initialization message when connection is attempted.  Make sure this is unchecked for a normal legislated log-in  connection attempt.


analog guage
Analog Dash Gauges

Left click mouse on Dash  tab of tabbed notebook selection located below menu bar. For key board selection use tab and arrow keys.

Gauges or operational when data is being received in the data page, or in enhanced data window.

Analog gauges or not moveable or sizeable, and consist of two large round gauges and 4 small gauges.  The large gauges have 11 major divisions and 10 minor.  The small gauges will have 6 major divisions and 5 minor.  Numbers or located on the major divisions.  A acronym title and scale units and any multi[plier or labeled at bottom center of each analog gauge.

There is no minimum or maximum needle stops.

To configure a gauge left click on a gauge or select menu options gauges, a moveable gauge selector pop up window will appear.  The title will contain the full description of a gauge. and the acronym label of the gauge will be selected in the drop down gauge type selector list on the left.

To change the selected gauge, select a new item from the type list.

To change minimum and maximum range use up-down spin boxes labeled min and max.

To change red-line use up-down spin boxes labeled red line.

Size selector does not apply to analog gauges.

To display the analog  indicator needle check the analog box.

Left click on set button to reconfigure gauge and save settings.

The minimum and maximum ranges or based on the limits of possible data received and can exceed normal operating conditions depending on vehicle technology.  The labeled divisions represent the maximum  range minus the  minimum range divided by the minor division increment after rounding.

The red-line setting will change color of gauge numbers and divisions to red,  starting at red-line setting to the maximum range.

To hide configuration pop up window left click on close button or left click x button top right


digital gauge
Digital Gauges

Left click mouse on Dash  tab of tabbed notebook selection located below menu bar. For key board selection use tab and arrow keys.

Gauges or operational when data is being received in the data page, or in enhanced data window.

Digital read out gauge indicators or a 7 segment light emitting diode (LED) variable color representation.

To configure a gauge left click on a gauge or select menu options gauges, a moveable gauge selector pop up window will appear.  The title will contain the full description of a gauge. and the acronym label of the gauge will be selected in the drop down gauge type selector list on the left.

To change the selected gauge, select a new item from the type list.

To change the size of a digital gauge select  item in size drop down box, X1 is smallest and X16 is largest.

To hide  a digital gauge uncheck the box labeled digital

To move a digital gauge left click on or near the digital read out, hold left mouse button down while moving mouse to desired location then release left mouse button.

Minimum, Maximum and red-line settings do not apply to digital gauges.

Left click on set button to reconfigure gauge and save settings.

To hide configuration pop up window left click on close button or left click x button top right


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