Drew Technologies CarDAQ-Plus Quick Start Manual Download Page 7

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General Tab: 
 
Contains  up  to  date  information  on  changes  in  the  J2534  realm: 
announcements, news, and current open issues. 
 
Flashing Tab: 
 
Contains  information  links  to  manufacturer  websites,  frequently  asked 
questions,  how-to  videos,  and  useful  programs  for  completing  a  re-
flash session. 
 
DTC Tab: 
 
Contains  a  generic/global  OBDII  reader  for  pulling  and  clearing 
diagnostic trouble codes with your CarDAQ-Plus. 
 
Support Tab: 
 
Contains applications to help  you use  your  pass thru device  efficiently. 
For  information  on  the  function  of  each  program  in  the  support  tab, 
click  on  the  [Help]  button  at  the  top  of  the  page  inside  the  J2534 
Toolbox.  You  can  also  visit  the  download  page  at 

www.drewtech.com

 

for the manual. 
 
Sales Tab: 
 
The  sales  tab  allows  you  to  view  more  information  about  the  CarDAQ-
Plus and other Drew Technologies products.  
 

Updating the CarDAQ-Plus Drivers on your PC 

Disconnect CarDAQ-Plus from your PC. Complete the steps 
below. 

 
To update the CarDAQ-Plus drivers on your PC: 
 

1.

 

Open  your  web  browser  and  go  to  the  downloads  page  at 

www.drewtech.com

 

2.

 

Determine if your computer is running a 32 or 64 bit version of 
Microsoft  Window.  Right  click  on  [Computer]  in  the  Start  menu 
and click on [Properties] to find this information. 

3.

 

Download  the  “Drivers  Only”  installer  for  your  32  or  64  bit 
version of Windows. 

4.

 

Once  the  download  has  finished,  run  the  file.  It  will  be  named 
“J2534  CarDAQ-Plus.msi”  for  the  32  bit  version  and  “J2534 
CarDAQ-Plus_x64.msi” for the 64 bit version. 

 

Summary of Contents for CarDAQ-Plus

Page 1: ...CarDAQ Plus Quick Start Guide ...

Page 2: ... this website for service information www nastf org While Drew Technologies testing and the experience of thousands of CarDAQ Plus users have shown the interface to be safe and reliable there is an inherent risk in using any product that may potentially affect the operation or drive ability of your vehicle Drew Technologies will not be held responsible for ANY direct indirect or consequential dama...

Page 3: ...of J2534 and CarDAQ Plus 6 Reprogramming with J2534 6 J2534 ToolBox 6 Updating the CarDAQ Plus Drivers on your PC 7 Updating the Firmware inside your CarDAQ Plus 8 Diagnostics with J2534 9 Specifications 10 Connectors and Status Indicators 11 Vehicle Connector 12 Ethernet Lights 12 A D Inputs Connector 12 Troubleshooting and Support 13 If all else fails 14 Other Drew Tech Products 16 ...

Page 4: ...e a USB cable an OBD II cable and a installation CD that includes PC drivers and the J2534 Toolbox Powering CarDAQ Plus The CarDAQ Plus receives power from a vehicle OBDII port When CarDAQ Plus is powered on the lights will cycle through a self test procedure The CarDAQ Plus does not receive power from your PC s Ethernet or USB ports Do not connect the CarDAQ Plus to your PC until you have install...

Page 5: ...ically be found and installed on Windows Vista and 7 computers For Windows XP a few more steps are required a The Found New Hardware Wizard will pop up when you connect your CarDAQ Plus b Make sure No not this time is selected and click Next This screen appears c Select Install the software automatically Recommended and click Next After the progress bar finishes click Finish Windows XP users are f...

Page 6: ...ollers Some automakers allow for more modules and some have enabled factory diagnostics Use the J2534 Toolbox for more information on each manufacturers capabilities J2534 ToolBox The J2534 Toolbox is a program created by Drew Technologies to help distribute current information to technicians working with J2534 The toolbox has up to date information on manufacturer reprogramming issues links to ma...

Page 7: ...u can also visit the download page at www drewtech com for the manual Sales Tab The sales tab allows you to view more information about the CarDAQ Plus and other Drew Technologies products Updating the CarDAQ Plus Drivers on your PC Disconnect CarDAQ Plus from your PC Complete the steps below To update the CarDAQ Plus drivers on your PC 1 Open your web browser and go to the downloads page at www d...

Page 8: ...cally update your CarDAQ Plus firmware for you with a few easy steps Your computer needs to have Internet access This process can take up to ten minutes 1 To update the CarDAQ Plus firmware make sure your CarDAQ Plus is powered on and connected to your PC Run the J2534 Toolbox and make sure your CarDAQ Plus is selected in the upper right drop down menu If an update is needed the process takes abou...

Page 9: ... until the J2534 ToolBox says the firmware update has completed Do not turn off or unplug your CarDAQ Plus or PC until the J2534 ToolBox indicates the update is complete Diagnostics with J2534 Several manufacturers allow full dealer level diagnostics with J2534 Drew Technologies also offers a generic diagnostic program called DashDAQ PC A free 30 day trial of this software is available at www drew...

Page 10: ...Dual or Single Wire Ford SCP J1850PWM GM Class2 J1850VPW KWP2000 ISO9141 14230 Chrysler SCI J2610 Other Compliant to SAE J2534 Feb 2002 and SAE J2534 1 Dec 2004 Compliant to ISO 22900 1 MVCI physical layer Programming voltage on J1962 pin 6 9 11 12 13 14 or Aux Ground pins 9 12 or 15 Note Drawing current in excess of 200ma on a line configured for FEPS programming voltage may damage the CarDAQ Plu...

Page 11: ...reen indicates a good connection directly to a PC or to an existing Ethernet network 2 USB Green indicates a good USB connection The PC has identified and configured CarDAQ Plus properly 3 N A Available for future expansion 4 Vehicle Yellow warns that CarDAQ Plus is communicating with a vehicle Blinks to indicate activity on the vehicle s network 5 Fault Red indicates a momentary network fault or ...

Page 12: ...141 K line SCI A Engine SCI A Trans SCI B Engine 8 No Connect 9 SCI B Trans 5v 20v out or short to ground 10 J1850PWM 11 CAN2 5v 20v out 12 SCI B Engine 5v 20v out or short to ground 13 5v 20v out 14 CAN CAN C only SCI A Trans 5v 20v out 15 ISO L Line SCI B Trans Short to ground 16 Battery In 150mA 12 VDC 17 Cable ID 2 18 Cable ID 1 23 5 output 50mA fused 26 Ground Ethernet Lights Use the crossove...

Page 13: ...J2534 Toolbox and go to the support tab Use the Vehicle Check application to see if a protocol is found If a error occurs instantly re install the drivers Q How do I re install the drivers on the PC Find the CD that came with your CarDAQ Plus or download the installer from the website Run the installer Click on the Remove button to uninstall Run the installer again to install the drivers on your P...

Page 14: ...or your contact information and then provided with a Return Merchandise Authorization number RMA Drew Technologies will use the RMA to track the unit through the repair process Please write this number on the outside of your shipping box so it can be routed to the correct department If the necessary repair is not covered by Drew Technologies warranty you will be contacted for payment arrangements ...

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Page 16: ...ces Connect any laptop directly to the OBD II J1962 connector with full speed USB 2 0 performance DashDAQ Automotive data acquisition system designed for cabin mount The DashDAQ utilizes a 4 3 480x272 color touch screen and runs Linux DashDAQ PC PC software for data acquisition diagnostics and gauges Use with DrewTech J2534 Interfaces AVIT designed specifically for high speed remote data acquisiti...

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