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Premier Diagnostic Platform II i80 Max User's Manual V1.01

Table of Contents

Automotive Diagnostic Tool

i80Max

TWO-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY

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SAFETY INFORMATION

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SAFETY MESSAGE CONVENTIONS USED

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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1 USING THIS MANUAL

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1.1 B

OLD

EXT

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1.2 S

YMBOLS AND

CONS

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1.2.1 Solid Spot

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1.2.2 Arrow Icon

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1.2.3 Note and Important Message

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2 INTRODUCTION

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2.1 S

CANNER

ESCRIPTIONS

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2.2 VCI D

ONGLE

ESCRIPTIONS

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2.3 A

CCESSORIES

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2.4 T

ECHNICAL

PECIFICATIONS

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3 GETTING STARTED

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3.1 P

OWERING UP THE

CANNER

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3.1.1 Internal Battery Pack

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3.1.2 External Power Supply

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3.2 S

HUTTING

OWN THE

CANNER

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3.3 E

STABLISHING

EHICLE

OMMUNICATION

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3.3.1 VCI Connection

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3.3.1.1 Bluetooth Communication

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3.3.1.2 USB Communication

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3.4 S

CREEN

AYOUT OF

OME

CREEN

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3.4.1 Application Menu

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3.4.2 Navigation Toolbar

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3.4.3 Diagnostic Menu

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4 VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION

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4.1 VIN R

EADING

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Summary of Contents for I80MAX

Page 1: ...lders Copyright Information 2020 Shenzhen Foxwell Technology Co Ltd All rights reserved Disclaimer The information specifications and illustrations in this manual are based on the latest information a...

Page 2: ...al conditions improper storage exposure to moisture or dampness unauthorized modifications unauthorized repair misuse neglect abuse accident alteration improper installation or other acts which are no...

Page 3: ...iod FOXWELL normal service policies shall apply and the customer will be responsible for all shipping charges 5 ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR USE SHALL...

Page 4: ...al V1 01 consequential damages so certain of the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you the Consumer This limited warranty gives the Consumer specific legal rights and the Consumer may a...

Page 5: ...are signal words we used to indicate the hazard level in a condition Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which if not avoided will result in death or serious injury to the operator or to byst...

Page 6: ...the battery and fuel fuel vapors as they are highly flammable Keep a dry chemical fire extinguisher suitable for gasoline chemical and electrical fires in work area Always be aware of rotating parts t...

Page 7: ...2 INTRODUCTION 11 2 1 SCANNER DESCRIPTIONS 11 2 2 VCI DONGLE DESCRIPTIONS 13 2 3 ACCESSORIES 15 2 4 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 16 3 GETTING STARTED 17 3 1 POWERING UP THE SCANNER 17 3 1 1 Internal Batt...

Page 8: ...43 5 2 3 1 All Data 43 5 2 3 2 Custom List 47 5 2 4 ECU Information 47 5 2 5 Active Tests 48 5 2 6 Special Functions 50 5 3 SPECIAL FUNCTIONS 50 5 3 1 Service 50 5 3 2 Coding and Programming 51 5 3 3...

Page 9: ...AND UPDATE 69 9 1 REGISTRATION 69 9 1 1 Register with Built in Update Client 69 9 1 2 Register through Website 72 9 2 UPDATE 73 10 SETTINGS 74 10 1 CHANGE UNITS 74 10 2 LANGUAGE 75 10 3 FONT SIZE 75 1...

Page 10: ...hat apply to specific tool are introduced by a solid spot Example When VIN hotkey is selected a menu that lists all available options displays Menu options include Automatic Read Scan VIN Manual Entry...

Page 11: ...st Android tablet scanner i80 Max delivers faster and smarter diagnosis for workshops and technicians Through hardware and software upgrades technical staff can now approach problems with greater spee...

Page 12: ...1Front View 1 10 LED IPS Capacitive Touch Screen shows menus test results and operation tips 2 Power Indicator indicates the power status of the scanner Figure 2 2 Back View 3 Rear Facing Camera takes...

Page 13: ...video scope and other external storage devices 9 USB Type C Port be used to transfer data 10 SIM Card Port inserts SIM card 11 TF Card Port inserts the TF card for extra space 12 Headset Port 13 Power...

Page 14: ...the VCI dongle is properly connected and communicating with the i80 Max tablet via USB cable 3 Bluetooth Light turns green when the VCI dongle is properly connected with the i80 Max tablet via Blueto...

Page 15: ...ottom View of VCI 6 USB Port provides USB connection between the VCI dongle and i80 Max tablet 2 3 Accessories This section lists the accessories that go with the scanner If you find any of the follow...

Page 16: ...agnostic Platform II i80 Max User s Manual V1 01 Table 2 1 Accessories 2 4 Technical Specifications Item Description Touch Screen 10 1 diagonal daylight readable color LCD screen 1920 1200 pixel Opera...

Page 17: ...ry The fully charged battery is capable of providing power for 6 hours of continuous operation NOTE Please turn off the tablet to save power when not use System Processor RK3288 ARM Cortex a17x4 1 8GH...

Page 18: ...before shutting down the scanner Exit the Diagnostic application before powering down Figure 3 1 Power off Prompt Screen To shut down the scanner 1 Press and hold the Power button of the i80 Max for 5...

Page 19: ...ect via USB cable 3 Check the VCI Indicator status at the toolbar If the button turns to green the i80 Max is ready to start vehicle diagnosis 3 3 1 VCI Connection The VCI dongle supports two ways of...

Page 20: ...anager and then Bluetooth Click Connect and the VCI dongle will connect to the tablet automatically Figure 3 4 Sample VCI Manager Screen Figure 3 5 Sample Bluetooth Connection Screen 3 Check if the bu...

Page 21: ...cause signal interference 3 3 1 2 USB Communication The USB connection is a simple and quick way to establish communication between the tablet and the VCI dongle Connect the dongle and tablet with th...

Page 22: ...reens for the most commonly used service functions like Oil light reset EPB BRT DPF and etc VCI Manager leads to screens for making Bluetooth pairing of VCI dongle and tablet updating the VCI firmware...

Page 23: ...er Opens the built in browser Screenshot Captures screens VCI Indicator Shortcut for VCI Manager menu from any screen of the tablet also it is the indicator of Bluetooth USB connection status Diagnost...

Page 24: ...try 3 History Displays the tested vehicle records 4 Area Displays car makes from different origins like America Asia Europe and Chinese 5 Search Lets you search a vehicle make quickly Table 3 2 Diagno...

Page 25: ...ilable options may vary by vehicle manufacturer 4 1 VIN Reading VIN button on the title bar is a shortcut for VIN reading menu which includes Automatic Read Scan VIN and Manual Entry eliminating the n...

Page 26: ...on with the vehicle the VIN number displays If the Vehicle Specification or VIN code is correct press the OK to continue Figure 4 3 Sample Automatic Read Screen 4 If it takes too long to get the VIN c...

Page 27: ...can VIN Plate 1 Select Diagnostic from home screen of the i80 Max application 2 Click VIN button and choose Scan VIN from the option list 3 Find the VIN plate of your car and put the VIN number into t...

Page 28: ...ax application 2 Click VIN button choose Scan VIN from the option list and enable Scan QR Code at the lower left part of the screen Figure 4 8 Sample Scan QR Code Screen 3 Find the VIN QR code or bar...

Page 29: ...1 Select Diagnostic from home screen of the i80 Max application 2 Click VIN button and choose Scan VIN from the option list 3 Find the VIN plate QR code or barcode of your car and put the content num...

Page 30: ...ecognition Screen Figure 4 12 Sample VIN Confirmation Screen Figure 4 13 Sample Modify VIN Screen 4 If failed please click Close to quit and input the VIN manually 4 1 3 Manual Entry Manual Entry allo...

Page 31: ...tion list 3 Press Keyboard button to input a valid VIN code and press OK to continue Figure 4 14 Sample Manual Entry Screen 4 2 Manual Selection Select vehicle brand you are to test and two ways of ge...

Page 32: ...lysis Table 4 1Title Bar 4 2 1 Smart VIN Smart VIN allows to identify a vehicle by automatically reading the vehicle identification number VIN To identify a vehicle by Smart VIN 1 Select Diagnostic fr...

Page 33: ...tain VIN characters such as model year and engine type To identify a vehicle by manual vehicle selection 1 Select Diagnostic from home screen of the i80 Max application 2 A screen with vehicle manufac...

Page 34: ...ehicle by Vehicle History 1 Select Diagnostic from home screen of the i80 Max application 2 Select History button at the top of the diagnostic page and the diagnostic records will display Figure 4 19...

Page 35: ...d perform vehicle services and maintenance on Asia European and USA vehicle brands When you have completed the identification of vehicle the main menu displays Menu options typically include Diagnosis...

Page 36: ...diagnostic trouble codes DTCs overview Depending on the number of control modules it may take a few minutes to complete the test To perform an automatic system scan 1 Press Quick Scan option to start...

Page 37: ...ure 5 4 Sample Quick Scan Complete Screen 4 Press Report to create an overview of installed control units and their system status or press Save to save the report Press Erase to clear the information...

Page 38: ...he vehicle the Function Menu displays Figure 5 8 Sample Function Menu Screen 5 1 2 Control Modules Control Modules displays all controllers available of the vehicle manufacturer The controllers listed...

Page 39: ...0 Sample Function Menu Screen 5 2 Diagnostic Operations After a system is selected and the scanner establishes communication with the vehicle the Function Menu displays Generally the menu options are...

Page 40: ...of times the code matures into a DTC and the MIL illuminates or blinks History codes are also referred to as past codes that indicate intermittent DTCs that are not currently active Code history is n...

Page 41: ...rd computer at the time of the DTC set It is a good function to help determine what caused the fault Figure 5 12 Sample Trouble Code Screen Figure 5 13 Sample Freeze Frame Screen Help select one fault...

Page 42: ...module Also it erases all temporary ECU information including freeze frame so make sure that the selected system is completely checked and serviced by technicians and no vital information will be los...

Page 43: ...n good sensor data and compare them with faulty data and record live data from a selected vehicle electronic control module Menu options typically include All Data Custom List 5 2 3 1 All Data All Dat...

Page 44: ...reports Record To make record of live data Save To save live data of current frame Pause To stop recording live data Table 5 1 Live Data Screen Button Screen Learn Mode gives you the ability to learn...

Page 45: ...al information when necessary 4 To move a data line to the top of Data List screen just tap the line to select and then press the button To Top To view data records or test reports and press the butto...

Page 46: ...form graphs giving you the real picture of what s going on in the vehicle Figure 5 21 Sample Multi graphs Screen Merge Graph merges multiple PID plots into one coordinate so you can easily see how the...

Page 47: ...data stream selection screen displays Tap the lines you wish to select 3 To deselect an item tap the line again Alternatively tap SELECT ALL or CLEAR ALL to select or deselect all items at once Figure...

Page 48: ...ests are bi directional diagnostic tests on vehicle systems and component The tests let you to use the scanner temporarily activate or control a vehicle system or component and when you exit the test...

Page 49: ...e in good condition and correctly mounted NOTE Available tests depend on the control module under test and the vehicle itself To start a test 1 Press Active Test from the menu and a list of available...

Page 50: ...ter making repairs or replacement 5 3 Special Functions These functions perform various component adaptations allowing you to recalibrate or configure certain components after making repairs or replac...

Page 51: ...ng and programming of a replacement control module or changing previously stored incorrect coding Coding also is known as Teach in Program or Component Adaptation It is the process of selecting and ac...

Page 52: ...Menu Screen 2 Select Programming option from the Special Functions menu A list of available services display Figure 5 33 Sample Special Functions Screen 3 Select the function you want to test Follow...

Page 53: ...o service functions for the technicians To start a test 1 Select Special Functions from main menu and press ENTER to confirm Figure 5 35 Sample Main Menu Screen 2 Select Hot Functions option from the...

Page 54: ...nd maintenance options include Oil Light Reset EPB Service Battery Configuration DPF Regeneration TPS TBA SAS Calibration CVT Gear Learn TPMS Programming Service Odometer Injector coding ABS Bleeding...

Page 55: ...to continue display including an option to clear any stored codes once the interval has been reset Follow the on screen instructions 6 2 Electronic Parking Brake EPB Service EPB Service menu allows y...

Page 56: ...tems after brake service Sensor calibration on Honda EPB vehicles allows to program the current output value of each sensor into the electric parking brake unit Provides parking brake unjam procedure...

Page 57: ...lect Display data Validate Battery or Clear codes from Function menu 6 4 Diesel Particulate Filter DPF Regeneration DPF Regeneration menu let you perform the DPF cleaning to clear the blockage through...

Page 58: ...rned is present tooth learning must be performed 6 9 Tire Pressure Monitoring System Programming TPMS Service menu allows you to check the tire sensor IDs from the vehicle ECU and to perform TPMS prog...

Page 59: ...n as a chip key or ignition key this key offers a level of convenience and security for your car If your car is equipped with a chip key system only a programmed key can turn on the ignition in your v...

Page 60: ...press at the title bar to take a screenshot Figure 7 2 Sample Screenshot Screen 2 Add a description of the image and press the OK to save Figure 7 3 Sample Screenshot Screen 7 1 2 Review Image To rev...

Page 61: ...creen 3 To delete a picture tap button Delete and answer OK to delete Press Print to print the pictures and press Rename to change the picture name Figure 7 5 Sample Edit Picture Screen 4 Long press t...

Page 62: ...Report To create a report 1 If need be press the Save icon on the test screen to save the data Figure 7 7 Sample of DPF Screen 2 Add a description to the report and press the OK to save 7 2 2 Review R...

Page 63: ...ion forward or reverse can also be controlled To review recorded live data 1 Press Data Manager from home screen of i80 Max diagnostic application 2 Press Data Playback and all available records displ...

Page 64: ...te the records 7 4 Data Logging Data Record Data Logging collects the communication data between the scanner and the vehicle under test to help with troubleshooting of diagnostic failures The logs wil...

Page 65: ...view the stored logs 8 VCI Manager VCI Manager allows you to make Bluetooth pairing between the tablet and the VCI dongle update VCI firmware and unbind a VCI dongle Figure 8 1 Sample VCI Manager Scre...

Page 66: ...NE tablet each time 8 2 Update Firmware Update option allows you to update VCI firmware when the new version is available To update the VCI dongle firmware 1 Connect the VCI dongle to the i80 Max tabl...

Page 67: ...Unbind a VCI dongle This option allows you to unbind a VCI dongle when the VCI dongle is defective or stolen To unbind a VCI dongle 1 Click the VCI Manager application on the i80 Max Menu Figure 8 4 S...

Page 68: ...anual V1 01 Figure 8 5 Sample Unbind Prompt Screen To bind a new VCI dongle 1 Connect the VCI dongle with i80 Max tablet via USB cable Figure 8 6 Sample Bind Prompt Screen 2 When system database initi...

Page 69: ...e tablet is fully charged or connect to external power supply 9 1 Registration If you are new to FOXWELL please get a FOXWELL ID first either by Registering with the built in update client Or register...

Page 70: ...ID and click the Send Code button We will send a 4 digit verification code to the email you just entered Find the security code in your mailbox input the code create a password and click Free Registra...

Page 71: ...Figure 9 4 Sample Registration Done Screen 5 The serial number will be recognized automatically and click Submit to activate the scanner Figure 9 5 Sample Product Activation Screen 6 The product is re...

Page 72: ...ation page by selecting Support from home page and then click Register Figure 9 7 Sample Website Register Screen Figure 9 8 Sample Website Register Screen 2 Enter one of your email addresses as your u...

Page 73: ...o update the diagnostic application 1 Press Update from home screen or press update shortcut at the tool bar and the update client starts up automatically 2 The available updates display Click the che...

Page 74: ...isplays Menu options typically include Unit Language Font Size Push Message Automatic Update System Settings General Uninstall Vehicle Software Print Settings About 10 1 Change Units Selecting Unit op...

Page 75: ...n and select Language Then all available language options display 2 Select your preferred language and click Yes to confirm Figure 10 1 Sample Language Setting Screen 10 3 Font Size Select Font Size o...

Page 76: ...ny new updates from Foxwell To enable disable Push Message 1 Press Settings from home screen of the i80 Max diagnostic application 2 Click the button on the right side If turned to green the Push Mess...

Page 77: ...turn on off the prompt when saving a file or login registration when started the scanner 10 8 Uninstall Vehicle Software This option allows you to uninstall the vehicle software installed in the scan...

Page 78: ...or information anywhere and anytime either via PC network or Wi Fi To setup the printer connection 1 Tap the Settings application on home screen of i80 Max 2 Tap the Printing Settings option on the op...

Page 79: ...ual V1 01 Figure 10 8 Sample Print Service Manager Screen Figure 10 9 Sample Setting of Print Service Manager Screen 4 Choose the right printer Figure 10 10 Sample of Printer Screen 5 Choose the file...

Page 80: ...your printer please download the driver to work for your printer on Print Service Manager 10 10 About Selecting About option opens a screen that shows information about the i80 Max such as serial numb...

Page 81: ...Menu options typically include Vehicle History Workshop Information Figure 11 1 Sample Shop Manager Screen 11 1 Vehicle History This function keeps records of tested vehicles including vehicle inform...

Page 82: ...the header of the printed documents when printing vehicle diagnostic reports and other test files Figure 11 3 Sample Workshop Information Screen 12 My Account This section displays the information rel...

Page 83: ...name e mail telephone address and so on Figure 12 2 Sample My Account Screen 12 2 My Products This option let you activate a new product and manage activated products including serial number and expir...

Page 84: ...ax 1 Click the Remote Control icon on the main menu of the i80 Max to start TeamViewer Figure 13 1 Sample Remote Control Screen 2 Press QuickSupport icon and the TeamViewer ID will show Figure 13 2 Sa...

Page 85: ...communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can...

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