Launch X-431 PAD V User Manual Download

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Version: V2.00.000

Revised date: May-28-2020

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Summary of Contents for X-431 PAD V

Page 1: ...NCH owns the complete intellectual property rights for the software used by this product For any reverse engineering or cracking actions against the software LAUNCH will block the use of this product...

Page 2: ...cts by LAUNCH Trademark Information LAUNCH is a registered trademark of LAUNCH TECH CO LTD LAUNCH in China and other countries All other LAUNCH trademarks service marks domain names logos and company...

Page 3: ...paratus with strong electromagnetic field y Keep the tool far away from magnetic devices because its radiations can damage the screen and erase the data stored on the tool y DANGER Do not attempt to r...

Page 4: ...nd the connection to the vehicle DLC Data Link Connector is clear and secure y Automotive batteries contain sulfuric acid that is harmful to skin In operation direct contact with the automotive batter...

Page 5: ...2 3 PACKAGE LIST 9 3 INITIAL SETUP 11 3 1 CHARGING THE TABLET 11 3 1 1 Charging with the included 5V power adaptor 11 3 1 2 Charging with the docking station 11 3 2 POWER ON OFF 12 3 3 SCREEN LAYOUT...

Page 6: ...st 34 5 2 2 System scan 38 5 2 3 System selection 39 5 2 4 ADAS calibration 49 5 3 REMOTE DIAGNOSE 50 5 3 1 Interface layout 50 5 3 2 Add friends 50 5 3 3 Start instant messaging 52 5 3 4 Launch remot...

Page 7: ...6 16 EGR ADAPTION 69 6 17 WINDOWS CALIBRATION 69 6 18 SEATS CALIBRATION 69 6 19 TYRE RESET 69 6 20 LANGUAGE CHANGE 69 6 21 A F RESET 69 6 22 COOLANT BLEED 69 6 23 TRANSPORT MODE 70 6 24 ADBLUE RESET...

Page 8: ...surement 84 10 11 2 Shop information 84 10 11 3 Printer set 84 10 11 4 Clear cache 88 10 11 5 About 88 10 12 6 Diagnostic software auto update 88 10 11 7 Login Log out 88 10 12 DIAGNOSTIC SOFTWARE CLE...

Page 9: ...loud server to perform quick test y Local Diagnose VINscan quick test and manual diagnosis are available Diagnosis functions include Read DTCs Clear DTCs Read Data Stream Special Functions etc y Remot...

Page 10: ...ed with USB port for working together with other add on modules such as Oscilloscope Sensor simulator Battery tester and Videoscope 1 3 Technical Specifications 1 3 1 Display tablet CPU 8 core Process...

Page 11: ...PAD V User Manual 3 1 3 2 VCI Vehicle Communication Interface Working Voltage DC 9V 36V RAM 256MB ROM 8GB USB Type B x 1 Wi Fi 2 4G 5GHz Dual Frequency Power 6 6W Working Temp 0 50 Dimension 200mm x...

Page 12: ...re two main components to the X 431 PAD V system y Display Tablet the central processor and monitor for the system See Chapter 2 1 y Docking Station the platform for charging the tablet See Chapter 2...

Page 13: ...LAUNCH X 431 PAD V User Manual 5 2 1 Display Tablet...

Page 14: ...ess or lock the screen with short press 4 Volume Buttons Adjust the volume Note Press and hold POWER and VOL key to capture the current screenshot 5 USB Port Reserved for add on modules and other devi...

Page 15: ...era Flash Produce a flash of artificial light 13 Audio Speaker Convert an electrical audio signal into a corresponding sound 14 Charging Slot Align it with the charging slot on the docking station to...

Page 16: ...connection to AC outlet via the power adaptor 5 Power LED Illuminates solid green when it is powered up 2 3 VCI 1 Diagnostic socket Connect the diagnostic cable 2 LEDs Easily identify the working sta...

Page 17: ...le diagnosis via USB cable 5 DC IN power jack Connect the power adaptor 2 3 Package List Common accessories are same but for different destinations the accessories may vary For detailed accessory item...

Page 18: ...ctor through connection to the vehicle s battery Optional 7 Power adaptor Charges the tablet 1 8 Data cable Connects the VCI to the tablet to perform vehicle diagnosis 1 9 Password envelope A piece of...

Page 19: ...one end of the power adaptor to charging port of the tablet and the other end to the AC outlet 2 The charging LED illuminates solid red and the charging symbol will appear on the screen 3 Once it illu...

Page 20: ...Tap to visit the official website 2 Tap to capture the current screen and all captured screenshots are stored in the Screenshots folder 3 shows whether the VCI is connected properly or not 4 Tap to d...

Page 21: ...the system will change to the chosen language 3 6 Network Setup The tablet has built in Wi Fi that can be used to get online Once you re online you can register the tablet browse the Internet get and...

Page 22: ...ation chart shown below to start using this tool Note If VINScan or Intelligent Diagnose is selected to diagnose a vehicle this step shall not apply 4 2 Initial Use 4 2 1 Register update After the tab...

Page 23: ...B to login the system directly In case you forgot password refer to C to reset a new password A If you are a new user tap New Registration to enter sign up page 1 Create an App Account Input the infor...

Page 24: ...and Activation Code and tap Activate to go to the next step Input the Product Serial Number and Activation Code can be found in the supplied Password Envelope Note To exit and activate it later tap Sk...

Page 25: ...istered 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 co...

Page 26: ...emote Diagnose This option aims to help repair shops or technicians launch instant messaging and remote diagnosis making the repair job getting fixed faster Feedback Feedback the recent 20 diagnostic...

Page 27: ...yout After downloading the diagnostic software you can go to Local Diagnose to check if all software are completely downloaded and installed Tap Local Diagnose the following screen will appear 1 VINSc...

Page 28: ...he desired vehicle model 4 2 4 Diagnostics toolbar The diagnostics toolbar contains a number of buttons that enable various procedures It is displayed at the top of the vehicle diagnostic screen throu...

Page 29: ...y 4 4 Connections 4 4 1 Preparation Normal testing conditions y Turn on the vehicle power supply y Throttle should be in a closed position 4 4 2 DLC location The DLC Data Link Connector is typically a...

Page 30: ...supplies communication through a DLC connection and in some cases supplies 12V power through the cigarette lighter receptacle or a connection to the vehicle battery Follow the steps mentioned below t...

Page 31: ...5 To supply power to OBD I adaptor from A Cigarette Lighter Cable optional Connect one end of the cigarette lighter cable to vehicle s cigarette lighter receptacle and the other end to the power jack...

Page 32: ...tor adaptor cable is required Notes a For commercial vehicles refer to the above connection method to proceed b For passenger vehicles replace the Non 16pin connector with OBD I adaptor non 16pin conn...

Page 33: ...the bottom of the screen will be enabled indicating the USB connection is successful Note The USB connection provides the most stable and fastest communication When all communication methods are appli...

Page 34: ...page lists 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 Diagnose and diagnostic function are...

Page 35: ...tions tap Quick access to directly go to the diagnostic function selection screen Choose the desired one to start a new diagnostic session Tap Scan History to view its historical repair record If ther...

Page 36: ...nformation 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 selection screen Tap to launch t...

Page 37: ...cter If the VIN character cannot be recognized please manually input the VIN Note In general vehicle identification numbers are standardized all contain 17 characters VIN characters may be capital let...

Page 38: ...one of the following ways 1 VINSCAN enables you to access it more quickly Tap VINScan the following screen will appear In this case camera scan and enter VIN are available A Camera Scan In this mode t...

Page 39: ...gnostic function Note Before using this function the corresponding diagnostic software and Auto search file need to be downloaded on your tool first while downloading the diagnostic software B INPUT V...

Page 40: ...on menu 2 Tap a corresponding diagnostic software logo and then follow the on screen instruction to access the diagnostic software Take Demo as an example to demonstrate how to diagnose a vehicle 1 Se...

Page 41: ...tic software OK Tap it to go to next step 2 Select vehicle model varies with different versions Select the desired vehicle model Here we take Ford for example to demonstrate how to diagnose a vehicle...

Page 42: ...m vehicle to vehicle It enables you to quickly access all the electronic control units of the vehicle and generate a detailed report about vehicle health On the test item selection screen tap Health R...

Page 43: ...on the DTC definition Retrieving and using DTCs for troubleshooting vehicle operation is only one part of an overall diagnostic strategy Follow testing procedures in vehicle s service manual instructi...

Page 44: ...a tag on the upper right corner of the diagnostic report for easier identification Tap to select the report type from the option list and input the required information and then tap OK Note To facili...

Page 45: ...automatically generated every time you saved the diagnostic report All vehicle and workshop information will be appended as tags on the diagnostic report To ignore the workshop information tap Skip to...

Page 46: ...ir reported is generated Otherwise no differences exist between the pre and post repair reports Clear DTCs Tap to clear the existing diagnostic trouble codes Note Clearing DTCs does not fix the proble...

Page 47: ...rations on diagnostic function please refer to Chapter 5 2 3 5 2 3 System selection This option allows you to manually select the test system and function step by step On the test item selection scree...

Page 48: ...tailed information of DTC records retrieved from the vehicle s control system Note Retrieving and using DTCs for troubleshooting vehicle operation is only one part of an overall diagnostic strategy Ne...

Page 49: ...ls on report operations please refer to Chapter 10 1 My Report C Clear Fault Code This function enables you to erase the codes from the vehicle after reading the retrieved codes from the vehicle and c...

Page 50: ...ing status for parameters and or sensor information can provide insight on overall vehicle performance It can also be used to guide vehicle repair Notes y If you must drive the vehicle in order to per...

Page 51: ...andard reference value the whole line will display in red If it complies with the reference value it displays in blue normal mode 2 The indicator 1 X shown on the bottom of the screen stands for the c...

Page 52: ...aph Min Max Tap to define the maximum minimum value Once the value goes beyond the specified value the system will alarm Graph Tap to view the parameters in waveform graphs Combine This option is most...

Page 53: ...Value Switches the current graph display mode to the Value display mode Customize Tap a pull down list of the data stream items appears on the screen Select deselect the desired items and then screen...

Page 54: ...you have to sample the values of data stream items and save it as a sample Data Stream file Report Tap to save the current data in text format All reports are saved in User Info My Report Health Repor...

Page 55: ...ll diagnostic records can be replayed from User Info My Report Recorded Data Save Sample This item enables you to customize the standard range of live data stream items and save it as DS sample file E...

Page 56: ...tion is used to access vehicle specific subsystem and component tests Available test vary by vehicle manufacturer year and model During the actuation test the display tablet outputs commands to the EC...

Page 57: ...d displays F Special Function In addition to amazing powerful diagnostic function the tool also features various reset functions which varies from vehicle to vehicle 5 2 4 ADAS calibration This functi...

Page 58: ...gistered username of the tool to start searching and then tap the desired one to add it into your friend list 3 Message tab Once an incoming message reaches a red dot will appear on the upper right co...

Page 59: ...e the users who have registered their Launch specific diagnostic tools They may be the following y Workshop y Technician y golo users Once the result matches the keyword the following screen will appe...

Page 60: ...cally be listed in the Contacts tab If a technician sent you a friend request tap Agree and his her name will appear in the friend Contacts list Or tap Ignore to ignore this request 5 3 3 Start instan...

Page 61: ...d to send it Tap to send the voice message Tap to send the emoj Tap to call out more function options File Choose diagnostic reports or local files to send Picture Choose screenshots or pictures to se...

Page 62: ...hrottle should be in a closed position y The tool should be properly connected to the vehicle s DLC and a successful communication is required On the function option selection screen tap Remote Diagno...

Page 63: ...erform a remote control on your tool Notes y Remote diagnosis has the same diagnostic steps as manual diagnosis y In process of remote diagnosis tap the button to send voice message y Once you receive...

Page 64: ...LAUNCH X 431 PAD V User Manual 56 Cancel To cancel this operation...

Page 65: ...gnosis Device To PC Except that the remote diagnosis can be done between different Launch s diagnostic tools that come loaded with the module user also can ask for remote control from PC client techni...

Page 66: ...hile using the PC 2 Notify the partner of the PC client website http remote x431 com When the partner accesses the link the following screen will appear Note Before processing remote diagnosis please...

Page 67: ...iagnostic reports or records on your tool The operations in remote diagnosis are same as those in local diagnose Once the session is complete a remote diagnostic report will be automatically generated...

Page 68: ...To delete all historical records tap Select All and then tap Delete Tap Quick access to directly navigate to the function selection page of last diagnostic operation Choose the desired option to proc...

Page 69: ...get 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 tap Submit...

Page 70: ...ual 62 C Offline list Tap it to display all diagnostic feedback logs which have not been submitted successfully due to network failure Once the tablet gets a stable network signal it will be uploaded...

Page 71: ...onic Parking Brake Reset y Steering Angle Calibration y ABS Bleeding y TPMS Tire Pressure Monitor System Reset y Gear Learning y IMMO Service y Injector Coding y Battery Maintenance System y Diesel Pa...

Page 72: ...oil life system which calculates an optimal oil life change interval depending on the vehicle driving conditions and climate This function can be performed in the following cases 1 If the service lam...

Page 73: ...ngle 6 4 ABS Bleeding This function allows you to perform various bi directional tests to check the operating conditions of Anti lock Braking System ABS 1 When the ABS contains air the ABS bleeding fu...

Page 74: ...as standard equipment An important advantage of this system is that it doesn t require the car owner to activate it since it operates automatically An immobilizer is considered as providing much more...

Page 75: ...g must be performed in the following cases a Main battery is replaced Battery matching must be performed to clear original low battery information and prevent the related control module from detecting...

Page 76: ...x self learning to improve gear shifting quality 2 When the gearbox is disassembled or repaired after some of the car battery is powered off it will lead to shift delay or impact problem In this case...

Page 77: ...feature is designed to perform door window matching to recover ECU initial memory and recover the automatic ascending and descending function of power window 6 18 Seats Calibration This function is a...

Page 78: ...r the diesel exhaust treatment fluid car urea is replaced or filled up urea reset operation is required 6 25 NOx Sensor Reset NOx sensor is a sensor used to detect the content of nitrogen oxides NOx i...

Page 79: ...nchronized with the latest version 7 1 Update Diagnostic Software APP Tap Software Update to enter the update center By default all diagnostic software is selected To deselect certain software tap Uns...

Page 80: ...to create a frequently used software list Tap on the right edge of the screen a pop up window appears Select the checkbox before the software name and tap Save the software will be displayed in the C...

Page 81: ...2 Select PayPal and then follow the on screen instructions to finish the transaction 3 After payment go to update center to update the diagnostic software B Using Subscription Renewal Card 1 Tap Rene...

Page 82: ...let to cover the commercial vehicles or renew the subscription of the expiry HD software package Go to Local Diagnose Store the following screen will appear Tap HD Package Purchase Renewal the followi...

Page 83: ...lowing screen Note The Subscription Renewal Card can be ordered from the local dealer where you purchased the tool Input the 24 digit pin code of Subscription Renewal Card and then tap SUBMIT to finis...

Page 84: ...ident or even a fatality The ADAS feature on the tablet is disabled by default and user needs to activate this feature with the Activation Code optional before performing this function Moreover it als...

Page 85: ...ibration tool is available for easy retrieval and reference Adjustment Steps The detailed adjustment steps on how to calibrate the calibration tool ADAS Vehicle Coverage To check all vehicle models th...

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Page 89: ...ic reports are sorted by Date and Make Tap the desired type to re arrange and filter it To select certain report check the box before the report To select all reports tap Select All To deselect all ta...

Page 90: ...arameters in texts and shows in list format Combine this option is mostly used in graph merge status for data comparison In this case different items are marked in different colors Frame Playback play...

Page 91: ...fixing please do not cut power or switch to other interfaces 10 5 Data Stream Sample This feature allows you to manage the recorded data stream sample files 10 6 Vehicle Voltage This item performs a...

Page 92: ...s of measurement It is designed to configure the measurement unit Metric System and English System are available 10 11 2 Shop information This option lets you define your print information It mainly i...

Page 93: ...configure Wi Fi printer Step 1 Connect the printer Tap Scan to start scanning and select the desired printer hotspot named with X 431PRINTER XXXX XXXX stands for 4 characters and then tap Connect to...

Page 94: ...est Print directly to test the printing b If the local network changes you have to reset the Wi Fi printer For other Wi Fi printers Before printing make sure the following conditions are met The Wi Fi...

Page 95: ...Wi Fi printers of the brand 6 Select the desired Wi Fi printer from the list If the chosen Wi Fi printer hotspot is open the tablet can connect it directly If it is encrypted a password may be require...

Page 96: ...update This option is used to set whether automatic update function is ON 10 11 7 Login Log out To logout the current user ID tap Log Out To login the system again tap Login 10 12 Diagnostic Software...

Page 97: ...aults quickly and conveniently including DC voltage simulation Fixed frequency simulation Predefined waveform simulation and Hand painted waveform simulation Meanwhile it integrates the functions of a...

Page 98: ...to solve these questions 11 5 TeamViewer This function enables you to receive remote support from technician fellows colleagues or friends by allowing them to control your tablet on their computer vi...

Page 99: ...rade 2 Tap Check for updates Once a newer version is found follow the on screen instructions to download and install the update file 3 Be patient to wait until the update is done 11 7 File Explorer ES...

Page 100: ...PAD V User Manual 92 For more information please refer to the associated ES file explorer documents 11 8 Gallery This function allows you to take new pictures and manage the picture library including...

Page 101: ...fer media files and APK between the tablet and a computer 1 Connect the tablet to a computer via the included USB cable 2 Swipe the screen from the top tap USB Management 3 Deselect the USB Switch 4 S...

Page 102: ...LAUNCH X 431 PAD V User Manual 94 5 Tap USB charging this device the following screen will appear 6 Select Transfer files Now you can copy files between the tablet and the computer...

Page 103: ...ehicle year make model and VIN number to us using 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 is corr...

Page 104: ...tall it 5 After installation use the existing username and password to login and go to update center to download the diagnostic software 6 What to do if the language of vehicle diagnostic software doe...

Page 105: ...r representative of LAUNCH has any authority to bind LAUNCH to any affirmation representation or warranty concerning LAUNCH automotive meters except as stated herein Disclaimer The above warranty is i...

Page 106: ...e to product designs and specifications without notice The actual object may differ a little from the descriptions in the manual in physical appearance color and configuration We have tried our best t...

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