Application Cartridge Installed
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Actron CP9110 – What You Get
When you receive your scan tool, take time
to review all package contents.
The Application Cartridge serial tag is
located on the top center of the cartridge. This
serial tag will always be visible when the
cartridge is inserted in the main tool.
Please take time to review all important
documents enclosed. Be sure to review
both boxes for contents.
Review Box Contents
Main Tool Box
In addition to the scan tool you should
have received the following items in the
main tool box:
• The Scan Tool
• Carrying Pouch
• Power Cable
• Main Tool Operator's manual
Application Cartridge Box
The Application Cartridge box that you pur-
chased should contain the following items:
• The Application Cartridge
• Vehicle Cable Adapter
• Application Manual for that vehicle
SERIAL NO.
MODEL NO.
ACTRON MFG.
© COPYRIGHT 1995
PATENT PENDING
Actron Manufacturing warrants the software programs to
be accurate to the level of information released by the
Vehicle manufacturer at the time of release.
(800) 228-7667
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SERIAL NO.
MODEL NO.
ACTRON MFG.
© COPYRIGHT 1995
PATENT PENDING
Actron Manufacturing warrants the software programs to
be accurate to the level of information released by the
Vehicle manufacturer at the time of release.
(800) 228-7667
1-2325
CP9110
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Main Tool Model and Serial Tag
Cartridge Model and Serial Tag
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CP9110
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SERIAL NO.
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CP9111
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Before You Start
Take time to review the proper procedure
for powering-up your scan tool. The fol-
lowing section, Cartridge and Installation,
should be read before proceeding! This
will help you become familiar with all
operating procedures.
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Cartridge and Installation
Review the Application Cartridge instal-
lation procedure before you power-up
your scan tool. Hold the cartridge, serial
number tag up, and slowly insert the car-
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tridge into the cartridge opening. Align the
cartridge slots with the “keyway” on the
main tool bottom opening. Continue to
gently push the cartridge into the opening
until you feel the main “edge connector”
resistance, then push to engage the car-
tridge to the cartridge stop. The cartridge
is engaged when the alignment of the
serial number tag is even with the top
edge of the Main Tool opening edge and
flush against the cartridge stop. Refer to
the example.
To remove the Application Cartridge simply
grasp the cartridge end and pull away from
the main tool. This action will disengage
the cartridge from the edge connector. Con-
tinue to pull the cartridge out of the open-
ing the rest of the way.
NOTE: You should always have the Ap-
plication Cartridge installed before you
connect your unit to the power supply.
NEVER UNPLUG THE CARTRIDGE
WHEN POWER IS APPLIED!
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Power Cables and Vehicle Adapters
The scan tool comes with a main power cable
designed to plug into the vehicle cigarette
lighter. The other end of the cable plugs into the
scan tool as shown below.
Occasionally, you may find it necessary to
connect directly to the vehicle’s battery. In
these cases you may obtain an optional
battery clip adapter from Actron. Actron
also offers an AC power adapter to power
the scan tool with standard 110V wall
power. Both of these accessories may be
purchased directly from Actron.
Your scan tool has been designed to
operate at the same voltage levels as your
vehicle’s computer. It requires a minimum
of 8 volts to power-up. The scan tool is
circuit protected from voltage variations
and power surges. Should you have a
problem with power-up, review Section
3-1: Tool Problems to verify the nature of
your problem. NOTE: Some vehicles shut off
power to the cigarette lighter receptacle when
the ignition key is in the OFF or START posi-
tions. Check your vehicle to determine whether
this is the case.
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Connecting to Vehicle
Cigarette Lighter
AC 110V to 12V
Power Adapter
Optional
Battery
Clip
Connecting to Scan Tool
