Autel Intelligent Tech MXPRGXP201 User Manual

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IMPORTANT

Before operating or maintaining this unit, please read this manual carefully,
paying attention to the safety warnings and precautions.

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Contents

1 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ................................................................ 1

2 INTRODUCTION ............................................................................ 2

SPECIFICATIONS ................................................................................ 2

ACCESSORIES INCLUDED .................................................................... 3

COMPONENTS AND PORTS .................................................................. 4

3 PRODUCT TROUBLESHOOTING .................................................13

4 UPDATE ........................................................................................14

SOFTWARE UPDATE ..........................................................................14

5 COMPLIANCE INFORMATION ......................................................16

6 WARRANTY AND SERVICE ..........................................................18

LIMITED ONE YEAR WARRANTY ..........................................................18

SERVICE INFORMATION ......................................................................19

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1 Safety Precautions

The AUTEL MaxiProgrammer 201 (XP201 for short) has been

carefully designed to help automotive technicians maintaining and

servicing modern vehicles.

To avoid personal injury or damage to vehicles, please read this

manual first and observe the following safety precautions whenever

working on a vehicle.

Make sure:

 The diagnosis or service is performed in a safe environment.

 The vehicle is operated in a well-ventilated work area.

 The vehicle parts and XP201 components are welded at a

constant temperature.

 The vehicle and XP201 are powered off and grounded.

 The XP201 is dry, clean, and free from oil, water, grease and dust.

 Electrostatic interference is avoided during operation. If a failure

occurs due to electrostatic interference, please try to operate
again.

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2 Introduction

Item

Description

Operating Temperature

-10℃ ~ 85℃ (14℉ ~ 185℉)

Storage Temperature

-20℃ ~ 85℃ (-4℉ ~ 185℉)

Port

Mini USB, VGA_DB15

Input Voltage

5 VDC

Operating Current

< 250 mA

Maximum Consumption

1 W

Device Dimensions (L*W*H)

130 mm * 68 mm * 28 mm

Package Dimensions (L*W*H)

201 mm * 167 mm * 75 mm

Net Weight

466 g

Gross Weight

11 kg (20 pcs)

The MaxiProgrammer 201 is specially designed to read Volkswagen

vehicle key chip data, clone and generate exclusive keys, read/write

on-board EEPROM data, and read/write Freescale 9S12 MCUs. By

working with diagnostic tool and PC that are both loaded with

programmer software, the MaxiProgrammer 201 can read/write key

chip data quickly and accurately.

Specifications

Table 2-1 Specifications

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Accessories Included

APB001 – EEPROM Adaptor
APA002 – EEPROM Socket

APA001 – EEPROM Clamp Integrated
MC9S12 Cable

User’s Manual

APC001 – USB Cable (Standard USB –
Mini USB)

APC002 – USB Cable (Mini USB – Mini
USB) (Optional)

The two types of USB cables work with
different products, please choose the
corresponding USB cable for the product
you use.

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Components and Ports

Figure 2-1 MaxiProgrammer 201 Views

1. Vehicle Key Chip Slot – holds the vehicle key chip.

2. Vehicle Key Slot – holds the vehicle key.

3. Status LED Light – indicates the current operating status.

4. Connection Port – connects EEPROM Adaptor and EEPROM
Clamp Integrated MC9S12 Cable.

5. USB Port – provides data communication and power supply.

Vehicle Key Slot

Holds the Vehicle Key to read and write vehicle key information.

Vehicle Key Chip Slot

Holds the Vehicle Key Chip to read and write vehicle key chip
information.

Status LED Light

The status LED of the XP201 indicates the operating status of the

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device. See Table 2-2 for detailed description.

LED Light

Color/Status

Description

Power
Solid Green

Powered on and Default Status

Flashing Green

Communication Status

Solid Red

Error Status

Table 2-2 Status LED Light on the Front Panel

Connection Port

There are two accessories that can be paired with the connection port:
EEPROM Clamp Integrated MC9S12 Cable and EEPROM Adaptor.

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