GxT Ferret 31 User Manual

Scan Tool

TM

Enhanced OBDII

J1962
Cable

Control

Buttons

31

Ports

Serial
Cable

OPERATOR’S MANUAL

AC Power

Adapter

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Contents

Introduction....................................................................................... 3

Specications ................................................................................... 3

PC Requirements ............................................................................. 3

Scan Tool Controls ........................................................................... 4

Scan Tool Ports ................................................................................ 4

Connecting the Scan Tool................................................................. 4

Accessing OBDII Data...................................................................... 5

Datastream....................................................................................... 6

Trouble Codes.................................................................................. 7

Readiness Status ............................................................................. 8

Accessing Additional Test Modes ..................................................... 8

Oxygen Sensor Test Mode ............................................................... 9

Non Continuous System Test Mode ............................................... 10

Continuous Test Mode.................................................................... 10

Analyzer Setups ..............................................................................11

Installing the Flash Memory Loader ............................................... 12

Conguring the Scan Tool for Updates........................................... 13

Using the Loader to Install New Software ...................................... 14

Technical Support........................................................................... 15

Warranty and Service..................................................................... 15

Safety Precautions ......................................................................... 16

Qualications

This instruction manual will help you understand how to use the Scan
Tool. It assumes you are familiar with the operation of the OBDII
system found on cars sold in North America since 1996. We strongly
recommend you seek additional training to learn how to troubleshoot
OBDII vehicles.

The section of the manual that tells how to update software requires
the user to have a working knowledge of Windows 95 or Windows 98.
If you do not know how to access your hard drive, locate a directory, or
how to connect a device to the serial port on your PC, please refer to
the owners manuals that came with your PC.

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Introduction

The Scan Tool Enhanced OBDII Analyzer is compatible with 1996 Model
Year vehicles sold in the United States (OBDII) , and 1998 Model Year
and later vehicles sold in other countries (EOBD). The Scan Tool can
be used to read the datastream, read and erase Diagnostic Trouble
Codes (DTC’s), display the Readiness Monitors, and read continuous
and noncontinuous test modes.

Specications

Protocol Support

ISO-9141 .............................................................. Both K and L Lines

ISO-9141-2 CARB................................................ Both K and L Lines

SAE J1950 .....................................................VPW and PWM Modes

CANbus ....................................................................... up to 1 Mbaud

Physical Characteristics

Weight ................................................................................... 1 Pound

Size .............................................................. 3.9 x 6.24 x 1.17 inches

Length OBD II/EOBD-cable...................................................... 9 Feet

Power source, connected to the car......................................+12VDC

Power source, Battery Adapter................................................+9VDC

Current Draw ...................................................................... < 500 mA

Environmental Characteristics

Operating temperature ................................................+32° - +120°F

Humidity............................................................................... 30 - 90 %

Storing temperature....................................................... -20° - +120°F

PC Requirements

To perform software updates on your Scan Tool, you will need a PC
running Windows 95 or 98, and an open serial port.

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PalmScan

Enhanced

OBD II

Scan Tool Controls

Four simple buttons control all functions
on the Scan Tool. The arrow buttons
control up and down scrolling on the
screen. ENTER conrms the selection
and moves the analyzer through the
menus. ESC is escape and exits you
from the current screen.

Scan Tool Ports

From the Left to Right, the Scan Tool has a 15 Pin connector, a 9­Pin connector, a power port, and two banana jack inputs. The 15-pin
connector is where the J1962 ODBII Cable is connected to the Scan
Tool. The 9-Pin connector is a serial port used to connect to a PC for
software updates. The power port is used when updating software. The
Banana Jacks are used by the optional multimeter function.

Connecting the Scan Tool

Plug the OBD II cable into the big
connector under the dash near the
steering wheel. (Location varies from
vehicle to vehicle.) To view data from
the vehicles on board computers the
key must be in the on position, or the
engine must be running.

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Accessing OBDII Data

From the Start Menu, select OBDII
Session using the up and down
arrow keys, then press Enter.

Follow the screen instructions, and
turn the Ignition Key to the ON
position, or start the engine. Press
Enter.

Once you press enter the Scan
Tool will try a number of different
communication protocols to establish
a connection with the vehicle. Even
though OBDII is a “standard” for
vehicle communication, there are
multiple languages that make up
the OBDII specication.

Once communication has been
established with the vehicle, the Scan
Tool will display the results of the
comprehensive readiness monitor. If
any of the readiness monitors have
failed, or are pending, the screen
will say “NOT all system readiness
tests have been completed. Press
Enter when you are nished with this
screen.

The OBDII Session screen is now
displayed. At this point you can
select Datastream, Trouble Codes,
Readiness Monitors, Test Modes, or
Disconnect from the menu.

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