Version: V1.00.000
Revised date: 10-18-2022
Page 1: ...Version V1 00 000 Revised date 10 18 2022...
Page 2: ...r written permission Statement LAUNCH owns the complete intellectual property rights for the software used by this product For any reverse engineering or cracking actions against the software LAUNCH w...
Page 3: ...inor or moderate injury to the operator or to bystanders Example Warning Retrieving and using DTCs for troubleshooting vehicle operation is only one part of an overall diagnostic strategy Never replac...
Page 4: ...the battery is replaced with an incorrect type DO NOT attempt to operate the tool while driving the vehicle Have second personal operate the tool Any distraction may cause an accident WARNING Always p...
Page 5: ...Water entering the tool or power adaptor increases the risk of electric shock This tool is a sealed unit There are no end user serviceable parts inside All internal repairs must be done by an authori...
Page 6: ...ion against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions ma...
Page 7: ...Use 12 2 1 Charging Turning On 12 2 2 Screen Layout 12 2 3 Basic Gestures 12 2 4 Change System Language 13 2 5 Adjust Brightness 13 2 6 Set Standby Time 13 2 7 Network Setup 14 3 Getting Started 15 3...
Page 8: ...ess 58 8 Reports 61 9 Software Update 63 9 1 Update Diagnostic Software APP 63 9 2 Update Frequently Used software 64 9 3 Renew Subscription 65 10 Profile 66 10 1 VCI Management 66 10 2 ROXIE Manageme...
Page 9: ...73 11 1 TPMS 73 11 2 ADAS Calibration 73 11 3 Videoscope 73 11 4 BST360 Battery Tester 73 11 5 Immobilizer Programmer 73 11 6 Mall 74 11 7 X 431 Scopebox 74 11 7 1 Initial Use 74 11 7 2 Operations 81...
Page 10: ...ting Tech 2 Tech This option aims to help repair shops or technicians launch instant messaging and remote diagnosis making the repair job getting fixed faster One click Update Lets you update your dia...
Page 11: ...sed to receive and analyze the live vehicle data from the DBSCar IX device and then output the test result 1 Microphone 2 Type A USB Port Connect to the VCI connector to perform vehicle diagnosis via...
Page 12: ...e LCD is off Press it once to turn off the LCD if the LCD lights up Press and hold it for 3 seconds to turn it off Press and hold it for 8 seconds to perform forced shutdown 6 LCD Screen Indicate the...
Page 13: ...n conjunction with the Diagnose module of the tablet which is used to obtain vehicle data and then send it to the tablet for analysis via Bluetooth USB 2 When as a 2 channel oscilloscope it needs to w...
Page 14: ...orque 5 User Manual 5 Note The items marked with indicates the device is functioning as a 2 channel oscilloscope or a multimeter 1 DB 15 diagnostic connector Connect on vehicle s OBD II DLC via the di...
Page 15: ...w 20 2 When in charging mode Solid Green Fully charged Green Flashes Charging 8 Vehicle LED Vehicle communication indicator 1 Illuminates solid green when the VCI device is connected to the vehicle 2...
Page 16: ...ting with the tablet via the USB cable Blue Flashes Communicating Solid Blue USB connected 11 I O port 1 Connect the device to the tablet to perform vehicle diagnosis via USB cable 2 Connect the devic...
Page 17: ...nectivity Wi Fi 802 11a b g n ac Bluetooth Working temperature 0 50 Storage temperature 20 70 DBSCar IX Device 1 When used as VCI device Working voltage 9 18V Working temperature 10 50 Relative humidi...
Page 18: ...age value max value min value frequency cycle 3 When used as Multimeter DC Voltage Automatic range measurement range 600V AC voltage Automatic range measurement range 600V DC current Automatic range m...
Page 19: ...to OBD II 16 adaptor and the DBSCar IX device for standard OBD II diagnostic socket Connects it to non 16pin adaptor sold separately and the DBSCar IX device for non OBD II diagnostic socket 1 4 HD15F...
Page 20: ...als 1 10 Multimeter test pen red black Connect to COM and V terminal of the sensor module when using multimeter Red x 2 black x 2 11 Crocodile clips red black Designed to connect the bare terminals or...
Page 21: ...e use the included power adaptor to charge your tool No responsibility can be assumed for any damage or loss caused as a result of using power adaptors other than the one supplied Press POWER for 3 se...
Page 22: ...inch them together 2 4 Change System Language The tool supports multiple system languages To change the language of the tool please do the following 1 On the home screen tap Settings System Language i...
Page 23: ...nd email launch the remote diagnosis and check for software updates etc 1 On the home screen tap Settings Network Internet WLAN 2 Slide the Wi Fi switch to ON the tablet starts searching for available...
Page 24: ...d registration and update Tap the application icon on the home screen to launch it and then tap Login to enter the login interface of diagnosis software If you are a new user follow A to proceed If yo...
Page 25: ...ed When finished tap Register the following screen will appear 2 Activate VCI Input the Product Serial Number and Activation Code can be found in the supplied Password Envelope and tap Activate to go...
Page 26: ...stered to be a member input your name and password and then tap the Login button to enter the main menu screen directly Note The tablet has an auto save function Once the username and password are cor...
Page 27: ...report ADAS reports Remote report ROXIE Reports and Recorded Data Software Upgrade Update vehicle diagnostic software and APK Tech 2 Tech This option aims to help repair shops or technicians launch i...
Page 28: ...hose unseen parts of engine fuel tank braking system It needs to work with the compatible Videoscope device sold separately BST360 This module allows you to fix battery detection faster and easier It...
Page 29: ...LAUNCH X 431 Torque 5 User Manual 20 voltage current and resistance to help determine faults...
Page 30: ...vehicles For some vehicles with special designs the DLC location may vary Refer to the following figure for location A Opel Volkswagen Audi B Honda C Volkswagen D Opel Volkswagen Citroen E Changan F...
Page 31: ...tor to connect the VCI device to the vehicle s DLC port 1 VCI device 2 HDB15F to HDB15F diagnostic cable 3 HD15F to OBD II adaptor 4 Vehicle s DLC port 4 2 2 Non OBD II vehicle Connection For non OBDI...
Page 32: ...d of the cigarette lighter cable to the power jack of the diagnostic cable and the other end to the cigarette lighter receptacle If you choose to perform vehicle diagnosis via data cable connect one e...
Page 33: ...step by step menu selection 2 All Tab Display all the vehicle makes in the vehicle menu 3 Vehicle region buttons Tap different buttons to switch to corresponding vehicles 4 History Generally once a v...
Page 34: ...all historical diagnostic records of the vehicle which lets the technician have a total command of the vehicle faults In addition a quick dial to local diagnosis and diagnostic function are also avail...
Page 35: ...Tap Scan History to view its historical repair record If there are records available it will be listed on the screen in sequence of date To perform other functions tap Quick Access to directly go to t...
Page 36: ...failed to access the VIN information the following screen will appear Tap the input field to directly tap OK If the VIN exists on the remote server the system will enter the diagnostic function selec...
Page 37: ...play mode of the screen Tap to turn the camera flash on Tap to choose it from the record list if the VIN of the vehicle has been scanned before Tap to input the VIN manually if the tablet has failed t...
Page 38: ...diagnostic function selection screen 5 2 Manual Diagnosis In this mode you need to execute the menu driven command and then follow the on screen instruction to proceed Take Demo V15 43 as an example t...
Page 39: ...ole diagnostic session Below provides a brief description for the operations of the diagnostics toolbar buttons Home Returns to Job menu screen Print Print the current screen To perform printing you n...
Page 40: ...ult all vehicle systems are displayed in form of topology 1 While in System Topology mode different highlight bars indicate different detection status On screen Buttons Health Report Tap to quickly ac...
Page 41: ...tic strategy Follow testing procedures in vehicle s service manual instructions and flowcharts to confirm the locations of the problem Report Tap to save the current data in text format Choose the rep...
Page 42: ...nostic report is saved All vehicle and workshop information will be appended as a tag on the diagnostic report which allows you to easily retrieve the desired report while performing the Filter functi...
Page 43: ...ons for the detected DTCs Clear DTCs Tap to clear the existing diagnostic trouble codes Note Clearing DTCs does not fix the problem s that caused the code s to be set If proper repairs to correct the...
Page 44: ...List mode different highlight bars indicate different detection status Enter Select certain system and tap this button to enter the diagnostic function selection screen In general the diagnostic func...
Page 45: ...onditions are recorded by the on board computer This information is referred to as freeze frame data Freeze frame data includes a snapshot of critical parameter values at the time the DTC is set Help...
Page 46: ...set are not made the code s will appear again and the check engine light will illuminate as soon as the problem that cause the DTC to set manifests itself Note After clearing you should retrieve troub...
Page 47: ...ear On screen Buttons Select Page Tap it to select all items of the current page To select certain data stream item just check the box before the item name Select All Tap it to select all items Unsele...
Page 48: ...t of the range of the standard reference value the whole line will display in red If it complies with the reference value it displays in blue normal mode 4 The indicator 1 X shown on the bottom of the...
Page 49: ...w the waveform Combine This option is mostly used in graph merge status for data comparison Value Tap to display the parameters in texts Customize Tap it a pull down list of the data stream items appe...
Page 50: ...ort To save the current data in text format All reports are saved in Report Health Reports Record Tap to start recording diagnostic data Recorded live data can serve as valuable information to help yo...
Page 51: ...s you can call out the corresponding sample data to overwrite the current standard range Tap it to start recording the sample data Note Only data stream items with units will be recorded Once recordin...
Page 52: ...by monitoring the operation of the actuators such as switching a injector between two operating states On the diagnostic function selection screen tap Actuation Test the following screen will appear S...
Page 53: ...o help repair shops or technicians launch instant messaging and remote diagnosis making the repair job getting fixed faster Tap Tech 2 Tech on the Job menu a disclaimer page will pop up on the screen...
Page 54: ...modules available for remote operation 1 Request remote help If you need support just use this option to invite a technician to perform a remote control on your tool 2 Remote help Request to control...
Page 55: ...nd a successful communication is required In process of remote diagnosis please note the following things You are not suggested to execute any actions The partner is not allowed to save any diagnostic...
Page 56: ...od 1 Tap the target partner s avatar the following screen will appear Tap Invite Remote Diagnose Assistant choose the desired vehicle model and wait for the partner s confirmation Method 2 Tap Remote...
Page 57: ...ite Remote Diagnose Assistant choose the desired vehicle model and wait for the partner s confirmation Method 3 Tap the target user name to enter the instant messaging mode The following screen will a...
Page 58: ...beep will sound After the partner agreed your request he she will automatically be listed in the Contacts tab File Choose diagnostic reports or local files to send Picture Choose screenshots or pictu...
Page 59: ...n Via Remote Method 4 Tap Remote to ether the following screen Tap Request remote help the following screen will appear Slide the switch Allow device to be connected to the WEB client remote diagnosti...
Page 60: ...ide remote help Notes Before performing this operation please make sure that you have registered the Launch s diagnostic tool Remote diagnosis has the same diagnostic steps as manual diagnosis In proc...
Page 61: ...Search the following screen will appear Note If the partner is added into the Contacts directly tap it to enter the instant messaging screen Method 1 Tap the target partner s avatar the following scr...
Page 62: ...ill appear Tap Request Control Remote Device to launch the remote help After the partner accepts the request the remote diagnosis is ready to start Method 3 Tap the target user name to enter the insta...
Page 63: ...ech 2 Tech the following options will appear Tap Request Control Remote Device to launch the remote help After the partner accepts the request the remote diagnosis is ready to start Via Remote Method...
Page 64: ...use a PC to access the website http remote x431 com cn to login the remote full system diagnosis platform if no LAUNCH diagnostic tool keeps attended Input the correct technician account and password...
Page 65: ...every details of diagnostic process The History function provides direct access to the previously tested vehicles and users can resume from the last operation without starting from scratch Tap Histor...
Page 66: ...pen the target folder and choose the desired diagnostic logs 2 Choose the failure type and fill in the detailed failure description in the blank text box and telephone or email address After inputting...
Page 67: ...gy Continuous Monitors Some of the vehicle components or systems are continuously tested by the vehicle s OBD II system while others are tested only under specific vehicle operating conditions The con...
Page 68: ...Monitor Status is to indicate which of the vehicle s Monitors have run and completed their diagnosis and testing and which ones have not yet run and completed testing and diagnosis of their designate...
Page 69: ...LAUNCH X 431 Torque 5 User Manual 60 Note means not available on this vehicle means incomplete or not ready means Completed or Monitor Ok...
Page 70: ...select certain report check the box before the report To select all reports tap Select All To deselect all tap Unselect To change the filename of report tap Rename To share the report with others sele...
Page 71: ...certain diagnostic record to enter Select the desired data stream items and tap OK to navigate to the playback page On screen Buttons Graph Displays the parameters in waveform graphs Combine This opt...
Page 72: ...oftware refers to the diagnostic software that is frequently used including the vehicle diagnostic software and Reset software It is generally displayed following the Common software list Other vehicl...
Page 73: ...downloading Once download is finished the software packages will be installed automatically 9 2 Update Frequently Used software If the user only intends to update the frequently used software go to So...
Page 74: ...ue 5 User Manual 65 9 3 Renew Subscription If the software subscription is due or expires the system will prompt you to renew your subscription Tap Renewal on the bottom of the screen to go to the Mal...
Page 75: ...continue If you use another VCI to test a vehicle select the desired checkbox and tap Pair to pair it with the tablet If the current VCI comes across communication failure tap Firmware Fix to update a...
Page 76: ...e performing the operation 10 2 ROXIE Management This option is used to activate and bind the ROXIE W device to the tool Once bound the reports generated by the ROXIE W device will be automatically pu...
Page 77: ...nd configure personal information 10 7 Change Password This item allows you to modify your login password 10 8 Settings 10 8 1 General 1 Units It is designed to set the measurement unit Metric System...
Page 78: ...rint information it will be entered automatically in the More Information box every time you save the diagnostic report 10 8 3 Printer Set This option is designed to establish a wireless connection be...
Page 79: ...Follow the steps below to proceed 1 Set the default printer as System 2 Go to Settings Network Internet WLAN set the WLAN switch to Off 3 On the report details page tap 4 Touch next to Select a printe...
Page 80: ...save the current diagnostic report as a PDF file for later printing 10 8 4 Clear Cache This option allows you to clear the App cache Clearing the cache will restart the App 10 8 5 Login Logout To logo...
Page 81: ...gnostic software and tap Delete it will disappear from the screen Note Removing software may completely delete the software from the tablet If some software is not used and the tablet runs out of spac...
Page 82: ...or for the ACC Adaptive Cruise Control or the camera for adaptive headlights It needs to work with the specific ADAS calibration tool sold separately For more details please refer to the User Manual i...
Page 83: ...the auto repair technician with the ability to quickly identify faults on automotive electronic equipment and wiring The oscilloscope sweep speed is far greater than the signal frequency of such vehic...
Page 84: ...the submenu Tap it again to fold the submenu 2 Menu Includes the following options Measure 6 parametric measurement items Save Save format and path of channel waveform Display Set the display mode of...
Page 85: ...ition marker 7 Level scale of the Channel 2 8 Edge trigger level marker 9 Channel 1 vertical settings panel Controls the amplitude of displayed signal User can change Invert coupling and probe attenua...
Page 86: ...p function 14 Single trigger Capture one single trigger complete acquisition and then stop 15 Horizontal setting Control the time base 16 Quick save Quickly saves the measured waveform of current chan...
Page 87: ...Tap it again to disable it 20 or Fine tuning button Fine tunes the vertical horizontal reference line When the horizontal cursor is ON the fine tuning buttons display and If the vertical cursor is ON...
Page 88: ...0 C or more For accurate calibration power on the DBSCar IX device and wait twenty minutes to ensure it is warmed up Calibration mainly includes simulation channel calibration trigger voltage of trigg...
Page 89: ...e calibration process is successfully finished The self calibration routine takes several minutes After calibration is complete the prompt message Correction successful will pop up on the screen Tap O...
Page 90: ...2 Operations 1 Channel Selection A total of 3 channels are available CH1 CH2 and REF reference channel Follow the methods to select a channel A Tap the channel tab shown on the right edge of the scre...
Page 91: ...he target channel to call out the vertical setting option Option descriptions Menu Comments Settings Reversed This option will affect how channel is displayed ON Turn on the invert function When Inver...
Page 92: ...n a trigger is set up properly it can convert unstable displays or blank screens into meaningful waveforms When the oscilloscope starts to acquire a waveform it collects enough data so that it can dra...
Page 93: ...gs Source Select channel source of triggered signal Trigger Level The electrical level that signals shall exceed when capturing waveform Rise Trigger on rising edge Drop Trigger on falling edge Close...
Page 94: ...n the bottom of the screen Parameter type Description Cycle Time for the first signal cycle to complete in the waveform Frequency Reciprocal of the period of the first cycle in the waveform Peak value...
Page 95: ...items 2 Save This function allows you to save the waveforms of the channels Tap Save and the following screen will appear Select the desired measurement channel select file type WAV or CSV tap the de...
Page 96: ...REF channel 3 Display This function enables you to setup waveform brightness and coordinate axis display level Coordinate axis comes with Full Grid Crosshairs and Frame Tap Display and the following...
Page 97: ...ion of the APP 5 Car Test Operations This function provides all kinds of the testing applications on the automotive parts including circuits sensors actuators ignition etc and detailed connection meth...
Page 98: ...rn it off Note Reading indicates the difference between the two cursor positions The voltage reading after Y1 Y2 indicates the position of the activated cursor in the horizontal cursor relative to the...
Page 99: ...provides simple measurements to test voltage current resistance diode and Make and break The unit will determine if the device is operating normally a fault is detected and if the circuit is complete...
Page 100: ...measurement result in both numerical and waveform form Numerical mode Displays the measurement result in numerical form Waveform mode Displays the measurement result in waveform form Open waveform Op...
Page 101: ...minal of the DBSCar IX device If measured current is above 400mA insert red test pen into A terminal of the DBSCar IX device If measured current is below 400mA insert red test pen into mA A terminal o...
Page 102: ...esistance 5 Numerical value will be displayed directly on the diagnostic tool Note You can touch resistance with hands during measurement but do not touch both ends of resistance simultaneously as it...
Page 103: ...BSCar IX devices When it is successfully connected the diagnostic tool will display connection status 3 Insert the black and red test pen into COM and V terminal of the DBSCar IX device respectively 4...
Page 104: ...egative temperature coefficient and should be less than 1k during warm up Single piece check disconnect the coolant temperature sensor wire connector remove the sensor from the engine place the sensor...
Page 105: ...igh voltage or large current as it can cause electric arc to burn switch contact If you want to change range please disconnect metal contact tip first 6 To avoid instrument damage it is strictly forbi...
Page 106: ...el and VIN number to us using Diagnostic Feedback feature 3 Failed to enter into vehicle ECU system Please confirm 1 Whether the vehicle is equipped with this system 2 Whether the VCI device is correc...
Page 107: ...button on the upper right corner of the screen 3 Tap Retrieve password 4 Input product S N and follow the on screen prompts to retrieve the password 7 How to backup system data There are two USB ports...
Page 108: ...5 User Manual 99 2 Plug the Type C end of the included data cable into the Type C port of the tool and the other end to the USB port of the PC 3 After the PC successfully identifies the tool you can...
Page 109: ...any automotive meter found to be defective is repair or replacement and LAUNCH shall not be liable for any consequential or incidental damages Final determination of defects shall be made by LAUNCH in...
Page 110: ...rmined to be in warranty it will be repaired or replaced at no charge If the unit is determined to be out of warranty it will be repaired for a nominal service charge plus return freight Send the unit...
Page 111: ...ppearance color and configuration We have tried our best to make the descriptions and illustrations in the manual as accurate as possible and defects are inevitable if you have any question please con...
