Launch X-431 PAD User Manual
Version: V1.00.001
Revised date: 2012-07-20
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Precautions on Operating Vehicle’s ECU
Do not disconnect the vehicle inner consumer when the ignition switch is on. •
High voltage transients may encounter at the moment of disconnecting, which
may damage the sensors and the ECU.
Protect the computer from magnetic object (such as wireless speaker) •
Do cut off the power supply of ECU system before welding on the vehicle.•
Pay more attention to the ECU and the sensors when the operation is next to •
them.
Ground yourself when you disassemble PROM, otherwise ECU and sensors •
will be damaged by static electricity.
Do not use the pointer ohmmeter instead of DMM to test the ECU and the •
sensor without special requirement.
Do not test electric devices in relation with ECU with a test lamp unless •
otherwise expressly provided.
Do wear a metal ground strip that one end around your wrist and the other to •
the vehicle body when you get in and out the vehicle.
Do connect ECU harness connector rmly, otherwise electro elements, such •
as IC inside ECU, will be damaged.
Precaution on Operation
The appliance is a sophisticated electronic device, never have it clashed •
when in use.
Make sure the appliance is properly connected to the DLC to avoid •
communication interruptions. During operation, keep the screen upward and
leveled.
Don’t disconnect the wired network or Wi-Fi network while software updating •
or sending E-mail, otherwise, it will be interrupted.
After the operation, the stylus shall be inserted into the hole on the back of •
the main unit, and put away the cable and connector, etc accessories to the
box to avoid the lost.
Handle with care. Avoid collision. Unplug the power after operation.•
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Safety Precautions
Automotive batteries contain sulfuric acid •
that is harmful to skin. In operation, direct
contact with the automotive batteries should
be avoided. Pay attention not to splash the
sulfuric acid into eyes. Keep the ignition
sources away from the battery at all times.
En gi nes pr odu ce va ri ous po iso no us •
c o mpo u n d s ( h y d ro c a r b on, c arb o n
monoxide, nitrogen oxides, etc,) which
should be avoided. The vehicles shall be
tested in a well-ventilated area.
Av o id c o nt a ct in g h ig h t em p er a tu re •
assembly such as water tank and vent-pipe
as the temperature of the running engine is
very high.
Before starting engine, put the speed lever •
in the neutral position or in the P position to
avoid injury.
Wear an ANSI-approved eye shield when •
testing or repairing vehicles.
If you use the battery as a power source, •
connect the RED (+) battery clip to the
positive of the vehicle battery and the
BLACK (-) battery clip to the negative.
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Content
1 Foreword .................................................................................................. 1
1.1 Product Introduction ............................................................................... 1
1.2 Product Features .................................................................................... 1
1.3 Product Functions................................................................................... 1
1.4 Technical Specications ......................................................................... 2
2 About X-431 PAD ..................................................................................... 3
2.1 X-431 PAD main unit .............................................................................. 3
2.1.1 Front View ........................................................................................... 3
2.1.2 Rear view............................................................................................. 5
2.2 X-431 PAD Accessory Checklist ............................................................. 6
2.3 Printer ..................................................................................................... 7
2.4 Getting to know X431 PAD ..................................................................... 8
2.4.1 Powering on X-431 PAD ...................................................................... 8
2.4.2 Function items, UI layout and on-screen keyboard ............................. 9
2.4.3 Settings.............................................................................................. 12
3 How to diagnose .................................................................................... 24
3.1 Preparation and Connections ............................................................... 24
3.1.1 Preparation ........................................................................................ 24
3.1.2 Connecting X-431 PAD ...................................................................... 24
3.2 Start diagnosing.................................................................................... 25
3.3 How to diagnose ................................................................................... 30
3.3.1 Read trouble code ............................................................................. 32
3.3.2 Clear trouble code ............................................................................. 32
3.3.3 Read datastream ............................................................................... 33
3.3.4 Special function ................................................................................. 35
3.3.5 Driving record management .............................................................. 36
4 Webbrowser ........................................................................................... 39
5 Photograph/Video ................................................................................. 40
6 Launch News ......................................................................................... 43
7 Letterbox ................................................................................................ 44
7.1 Read mail ............................................................................................. 44
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7.2 New mail ............................................................................................... 44
8 Update .................................................................................................... 46
8.1 Register ................................................................................................ 46
8.1.1 Register a pass.................................................................................. 46
8.1.2 Register your product ........................................................................ 47
8.2 Update .................................................................................................. 48
9 My data ................................................................................................... 51
9.1 View data .............................................................................................. 51
9.2 Import data ........................................................................................... 51
9.3 Export data ........................................................................................... 52
9.4 Delete data ........................................................................................... 52
10 Borescope ............................................................................................ 53
11 FQA ....................................................................................................... 54
11.1 About hardware ................................................................................... 54
11.2 About software .................................................................................... 54
11.3 About system ...................................................................................... 55
11.4 Other questions .................................................................................. 55
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1 Foreword
1.1 Product Introduction
X-431 PAD is a new generation pad computer which was developed based on
Telematics diagnosis for automobile aftermarket. It operates under Windows
Embedded Standard 7 and is equipped with a built-in printer and a plug-and-play
DBScar diagnostic connector. In addition to powerful vehicle diagnosing function,
X-431 PAD also provides an optional borescope for detecting abrasion, coke and
block in automobile engine, cylinder, fuel line, engine, muffler etc. It supports
wired and wireless network, and VGA & HDMI interfaces for external display.
It features smart design, portable, full color touch screen and easy to operate.
on the X-431 PAD stands for Car Cloud logo. Car Cloud is a state-of-an-
art individual application product, which is newly developed based on our
LAUNCH’s vehicle diagnosing devices and technology service platform with
independent intellectual property rights, mainly providing professional, intelligent
vehicle monitoring and diagnosing service for car owners.
Car Cloud website (www.dbscar.com) is an portal site and service platform
for world-wide automobile aftermarket, which, as one of core Telematics
applications, aims to provide data processing and application service for car
users and all Telematics service providers of automotive aftermarket by collecting
front-end DBS diagnostic data, and combining mobile internet and background
cloud processing technology.
1.2 Product Features
High performance industrial control computer runs rapidly and stably.•
Wi-Fi communication, wireless network, easy to update and feedback.•
It possesses advanced diagnostic functions from X-431 super scanner, almost •
can diagnose all vehicles from China, Asia, Europe and America makes, and
testing speed is greatly improved.
1.3 Product Functions
Powerful and rapid diagnosing: it can diagnose most electrical control •
systems for any model from Asia, Europe and America makes. Diagnostic
function and software update keep pace with other products.
Wi-Fi connection: easy to realize online update and feedback.•
Ethernet interface for connecting wired network.•
Web browser: Users can make online search and visit any website.•
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VGA and HDMI interfaces for connecting the external displays.•
Provides automobile borescope.•
USB ports: to connect U disk and other extending function modules such as •
scopebox, sensorbox and batterybox.
Camera & Video recorder: built-in 2 mega pixels camera lens for photographing •
and video recording.
1.4 Technical Specications
A. Main Unit
Operating system: Windows Embedded Standard 7
Power: 12V input
Battery: 7400mAh lithium polymer battery
LCD: 9.7 inch touch screen
CPU: dual-core 1.6GHz
Memory: 2GB
Hard disk: 16GB SSD
Bluetooth: supports Bluetooth2.1
Wi-Fi: supports 802.11 b/g/n
Camera Lens: 2 mega pixels
Dimension: 309mm x 216mm x 69mm (length x width x height)
B. Printer
Mode: thermal line
Speed: 60mm/sec
Paper width: 57.5±0.5mm
Effective printing width: 48mm
C.Others
Working temperature: -10℃ ~ 55℃(14 ~131℉)
Storage temperature: -20℃ ~ 70℃(-4 ~158℉)
Relative humidity: 20% ~ 90%
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2 About X-431 PAD
2.1 X-431 PAD main unit
Fig. 2-1 X-431 PAD Diagram
2.1.1 Front View
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Table 2-1 formulates interfaces and indicators of X-431 PAD(front)
No. Name Descriptions
1
Communication
indicator
It flashes while X-431 PAD communicates with
DBScar diagnostic connector.
2 Bluetooth indicator It lights up while Bluetooth is activated.
3 Power indicator It lights up while X-431 PAD is on or in use.
4
DBS ca r diag no st ic
connector
To communicate with X-431 PAD main unit.
5
Slot for DBScar
diagnostic connector
Only for housing DBScar diagnostic connector
6 Stylus For clicking operation
7 USB port
To connect USB devices. While extending X-431
PAD function, it is to be connected to Scopebox,
Sensorbox or batterybox.
8 VGA port To connect an external projector or monitor etc
9 Ethernet port To connect Ethernet cable for wired network
10 HDMI port
To connect an external projector or monitor with
HDMI interface
11 Borescope interface To connect an Borescope
12 Power interface To connect the included power adaptor
13 Touch screen
Color touch screen for displaying. On-screen
keyboard and handwriting input are supported.
14 Charging slot
Place X-431 PAD on the charging base (optional)
for charing.
15 Power button
Press once to turn it on; keep it pressed for a
while to turn it off.
16 Camera/video button for photographing or video recording
17
Screen capture
button
To capture the current screen
18 SD card slot To store SD card
19 Audio out port To connect earphone
20 Audio in port To connect audio device, such as amplier.
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Co ve r fo r D BS ca r
diagnostic connector
holder
Remove the cover and connect the DBScar
diagnostic connector to the holder for reading
vehicle data
.
2.1.2 Rear view
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Table 2-2 formulates interfaces and indicators of X-431 PAD(rear)
No. Name Descriptions
22 Printer To print the result out
23 Camera lens To take photos or record video
24
Bu zz er & a ir
intake vent
25 Air vent To exhaust heat to ensure a normal temperature.
26 Battery 7400mAh lithium polymer battery
27 Hook/stand
Use fingers to lift the hook up, then hang it on the
target object; To place it on a desk, unfold the hook as
an stand to support X-431 PAD.
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2.2 X-431 PAD Accessory Checklist
Common accessories for each X-431 PAD are same, but for different destinations,
the accessories of X-431 PAD (such as diagnostic software, testing connectors)
may vary. Please consult from the local agency or check the package list supplied
with X-431 PAD together.
Table 2-3: X-431 PAD common accessories and descriptions
No. Name Qt. Descriptions Picture
1
X-431 PAD
main unit
1
To connect X-431 PAD main
unit to DBScar diagnostic
connector
2
DBScar
diagnostic
connector
1
To c on ne ct to ve hi cle’s
DLC.
3
DBScar USB
cable
1
To connect X-431 PAD and
DBScar connector
4
Cigarette light
cable
1
To obta in p owe r supply
from veh icl e’s c iga ret te
lighter
5
Power
adaptor
1
To convert 100~240V AC
power supply to 12V DC
power supply.
6 Stylus 1
For clicking or writing on
the screen
7
SD card
(optional)
1 For extending memory
8
OBD II
extension
cable
1
9
Non-16PIN
connector
1 (optional)
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2.3 Printer
X-431 PAD is equipped with a built-in mini printer, which enables you to easily
print the real time test results, such as ECU No., DTCs, datastream, version
information, etc. while testing vehicle.
Loading thermal paper
This mini printer applies thermal paper roll with size of Φ30×57mm. Follow the
steps described as below to load it.
Fig. 2-2a Fig. 2-2b Fig. 2-2c Fig. 2-2d
Fig. 2-2 Installing paper
Push the printer cover located on the rear of X-431 PAD out and open it as 1.
indicated on Fig. 2-2a.
Place the unpacked thermal paper into the compartment with its starting end 2.
approaching to the paper outlet (refer to Fig. 2-2b). Reversing paper direction
will cause that no results will be printed out.
Pull out some printing paper and introduce it along the slot until it comes out 3.
of the paper outlet shown as Fig. 2-2c. Otherwise, paper can not be fed.
Close the paper cover and press it down until you hear a click. See Fig. 2-2d.4.
Notes:
1. If the printer keeps printing for a long time,
the thermal matrixes (shown as right gure)
will overheat. To avoid a risk of burning
injury, please do NOT touch the matrixes.
2. The printer applies the thermal paper, which
should be prevented from being heated
before printing, otherwise, the paper would
be no longer effective or printing results
disappear.
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2.4 Getting to know X431 PAD
2.4.1 Powering on X-431 PAD
Press on the X-431 PAD to turn it on, the screen will begin to initialize, as
shown in Fig.2-3.
Note: Pressing
for 8 seconds can power it off. Doing so is not suggested,
please click "Exit system" on the main menu to turn it off.
Fig. 2-3
After the system completes initializing, the main menu shown as Fig.2-4 will
appear on the screen. To register, click "OK" to enter registration interface(For
detailed on how to register, please refer to Chapter 8 Update. If you have
registered, this dialog box will not appear.); click "Cancel" to register later and it
will enter the main menu screen.
Fig. 2-4
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2.4.2 Function items, UI layout and on-screen keyboard
A. Function menus
a. Below lists all function items and its detailed descriptions of X-431 PAD:
Function Descriptions
Diagnostic
To check vehicle's technical state, nd out trouble location
and cause.
Photograph To take photos
Video To record video
Launch News
Obtain the relevant information of news and software
updating via dbscar website.
Letterbox
Feedback the trouble of the device or vehicle to us via
E-mail and we will give you a professional reply in time.
Webbrowser
To browse the internet
DBScar
To visit car cloud website www.dbscar.com directly
Update Center
Vi sit DBScar websit e and ma nually update veh icle
software. It is necessary to complete registering for the
rst time.
Settings To make settings to system functions
One-click
Update
Perform one click to update vehicle software automatically.
It is necessary to complete registering for the rst time.
My data
To manage user data, including diagnostic log, snapshots,
photos and video files etc. Data view, rename, clear,
import and export are supported.
Feedback Enable users to submit and view questions.
Exit system To turn the unit off or restart it
Note: When you perform functions with
icon, it requires you to visit car cloud
website: http://www.dbscar.com.
b. Below lists all optional function items and its detailed descriptions of X-431
PAD:
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Function Descriptions
Borescope To check unseen or unreachable parts or components
Oscilloscope
Rapidly determine vehicle electrical equipment and circuit
trouble, making the measurement and setting of vehicle
electrical equipment easier and more intuitive.
Ignition
Display and analyze ignition waveforms, assist to detect
current status and relevant performance of the engine.
Sensor Diagnose/simulate vehicle ECU sensor trouble.
Multimeter
Meas ur e th e ph ys ica l p ara me te rs s uch as vol tag e,
resistance, frequency etc.
BatteryTest
The most advanced conductance testing technology in the
world is applied to make vehicle battery and charging system
testing safe, rapid and easy.
B. User interface layout
The working area consists of 6 parts as indicated on Fig.2-5.
B
A
C
D
E
F
Fig. 2-5
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Name Notes
A
Task status
bar
This area shows the running tasks and the highlighted
one is the currently displayed window. Click the area,
a task list window will pop up, click the desired one to
switch to the corresponding window.
B Shortcut bar
Provides shortcut to some commonly used functions,
such as diagnosing, web browser and settings. Click it
to toggle the function.
C Indicators
Bluetooth: highlights while bluetooth is activated.
Signal: displays the signal is strong or weak.
Battery capacity/power plug: displays the battery power
value/it is connected to external power supply.
Time: shows the current time
D Tools Includes page up & page down buttons.
E
Main view
area
An area for browsing or working
F Operation bar Operations for functions or options in main view area
C. On-screen keyboard
If you encounter a edit box or input area, click the blank area, a on-screen
keyboard similar to Fig. 2-6 will appear.
Fig. 2-6
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Keys Name Functions
Delete
Place the cursor next to the character,
and click this key to erase it.
Hide keyboard Click it to hide on-screen keyboard.
Conrm
the key that causes a carriage return or
line feed.
Space Input a space.
Handwriting Switch to handwriting mode.
Number/symbol
toggle key
Toggle between number and symbol
input mode.
Caps
Toggle between uppercase/lowercase
letters
2.4.3 Settings
It includes system settings and application setting. Language setting, Date/Time,
DBScar Domain, Local Area Network, Brightness, Power, Screen Calibration and
Wi-Fi setting are available in system setting, while application settings provide
some settings related to applications.
In main menu, click [
Settings] to enter setting interface, similar to Fig. 2-7.
Fig. 2-7
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1. Language setting
This items enables you to change the system language. Traditional Chinese and
English are available.
In Fig. 2-8, click on your preferred language, the system will prompt you that
language has been changed, please close the application and then restart it.
Fig. 2-8
2. Date/Time Setting
This option can be used to set the system date, time and time zone.
Click “Data/Time”, the screen will appear as Fig. 2-9.
Fig. 2-9
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A. Date setting
In Fig. 2-9, click
/ to switch to the previous/next month. Alternatively you
can also click month or year directly and choose from the pull-down list (see Fig.
2-10). Then click on the desired date to set the date.
Fig. 2-10
B. Time setting
Click on the time display area, the cursor will blink and a on-screen keyboard
will appear (For keyboard operation, refer to “2.5.2 Function items, UI layout and
on-screen keyboard” for details), highlight the time to be revised, click
to
change the input method to number mode, then input the desired time. Or you
can also click the +/- to adjust it.
After setting is complete, click [OK] to save your setting. A message prompting
date has been set successfully will appear, click [OK] to exit.
Click [Current time] to display the current time.
C. Time zone setting
Click [Timezone] in Fig. 2-9, a screen similar to 2-11 will appear.
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Fig. 2-11
Click the desired time zone, then click [Date] to switch to date setting screen,
the time zone you have set will be displayed on the bottom of the screen and the
system time varies with the time zone.
3. DBScar domain setting
This option provide two DBScar domains for your selection. Users can choose
the different domain according to your actual network status.
Fig. 2-12
4. Local area network conguration
Click “Local Area Network”, the screen will be shown as Fig. 2-13.
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