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Important Safety Instruction

Copyright Information

Copyright  ©  2020  by  LAUNCH  TECH.  CO.,  LTD.  All  rights  reserved.  No  part  of  this 
publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by 
any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording or otherwise, without the prior 
written permission of LAUNCH. 

Disclaimer of Warranties and Limitation of Liabilities

All  information,  specifications  and  illustrations  in  this  publication  are  based  on  the  latest 
information  available  at  the  time  of  printing.  Launch  reserves  the  right  to  make  changes  at 
any time without prior notice.

Safety Instructions

Before using this test equipment, please read the following safety information carefully.

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Always perform automotive testing in a safe environment.

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Wear an ANSI-approved eye shield when testing or repairing vehicles.

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The  vehicle  shall  be  tested  in  a  well

-

ventilated  work  area,  as  engines  produce  various 

poisonous compounds (hydrocarbon, carbon monoxide, nitrogen oxides, etc.)

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Do not connect or disconnect any test equipment while the ignition is on or the engine is 

running.

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Put  blocks  in  front  of  the  drive  wheels  and  never  leave  the  vehicle  unattended  while 

testing.

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Do not drive the vehicle and operate the test equipment at the same time. Any distraction 

may cause an accident.

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Keep clothing, hair, hands, tools, test equipment, etc. away from all moving or hot engine 

parts.

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Keep a fire extinguisher suitable for chemical, gasoline and electrical fires nearby.

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Before  starting  the  engine,  put  the  gear  lever  in  NEUTRAL  (for  manual  transmission)  or 
PARK (for automatic transmission) to avoid injury.

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To  avoid  damaging  the  test  equipment  or  generating  false  data,  please  make  sure  the 

vehicle  battery  is  fully  charged  and  the  connection  to  the  vehicle  DLC  (Data  Link 
Connector) is clear and secure.

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Automotive  batteries  contain  sulfuric  acid  that  is  harmful  to  skin.  In  operation,  direct 

contact with the automotive batteries should be avoided. Keep the ignition sources away 
from the battery at all times.

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CAUTION: Please 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.

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    DANGER:  Do  not  attempt  to  replace  the  internal  rechargeable  lithium  battery.  Risk  of 

explosion  if  the  battery  is  replaced  with  an  incorrect  type.  Contact  the  dealer  for  factory 
replacement. 

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    The  tool  is  a  sealed  unit.  There  are  no  end-user  serviceable  parts  inside.  All  internal 

repairs  must  be  done  by  an  authorized  repair  facility  or  qualified  technician.  For  any 
inquiry, please contact the dealer.

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Speaker

Speaker

Rear Camera

Adjustable Kickstand

Charging/USB Port

Microphone

Front Camera

/- Keys

LCD Screen

Power/Screen 

1

Lock Button*

(

)

Flip out it to any angle and 

work comfortable at your desk, 

or hang it on automotive part.

Display Tablet

VCI (Vehicle Communication Interface)

The display tablet acts as the central processing system, which is used to receive and 
analyze the live vehicle data from the VCI and then output the test result.

Notes:

 

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If the battery remains unused for a long period of time or the battery is completely discharged, it is 

normal  that  the  tool  will  not  power  on  while  being  charged.  Please  charge  it  for  a  period  of  5 
minutes and then turn it on. 

For details on how to charge, refer to Section 1 “Charging & Turning On”.

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Please 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.

Quick Start Guide

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As a vehicle communication interface device, X-431 HD module is used read the vehicle 
data and then send it to the tablet via wireless communication/data cable connection. The 
LEDs enable you to easily identify the working status of the module.

Vehicle

Power

Wireless

USB

Diagnostic socket

(For connecting the diagnostic cable.)

DC-IN

 

power

 

jack

Data transmission port

Indicates

 

the

 

working

 

status of the module

.

1

.    

Vehicle: While the module is 

communicating with the vehicle, the 
LED lights up and flashes. Otherwise, it 
will not illuminate.

2

.    

Power: It illuminates solid red when the 
module is powered on.

3

.    

Wireless: It lights up if the module is 
working in wireless communication 
mode

.

4

.    

USB: It lights up when the module is 
connected to the tablet via data cable.

LEDs

(For connecting it to the tablet to perform vehicle diagnosis.)

Technical

 

parameters:

–

 

Working voltage

:

9-36V

–

 

Power consumption

:≤

 2W

–

 

Working temp.

: -

10

℃-

50

(For connecting the cigarette lighter/battery 

clamps cable to obtain power. 

Note

When

 

the

 

diagnostic

 

cable

 

or

 

adaptor

 

cable

 

keeps

 

unused

please

 

remember to 

unplug it from the vehicle’s DLC.

Accessory Checklist

Display Tablet

A tablet for showing
 test results.

Power Adapter

To supply power to the tablet 
through connection to AC 
outlet.

Data Cable

To connect the VCI module 
to the tablet to perform 
vehicle diagnosis.

Cigarette Lighter Cable

To supply power to the VCI 
module via vehicle’s 
cigarette lighter receptacle.

Battery Clamps Cable

To provide power to the VCI 
module through connection to 
the vehicle’s battery.

Quick Start Guide

Private & Confidential Sheet

A piece of paper bearing 
Product S/N and Verification 
Code, which is required for 
your VCI activation.

Vehicle Communication 
Interface (VCI) Module

A device for accessing 
vehicle data.

Diagnostic Cable 

To connect the VCI module to 
vehicle’s DLC.

Adapter Cable Kit (For 
Commercial Vehicles)

(Optional. For different 
vehicle diagnostic sockets, it 
may be necessary to use one 
of the adapter cables included 
within the kit. 

For detailed 

adapter cables, please check 
the package box)

Adapter Cable Kit (For 
Passenger Vehicles)

(Optional. For different 
vehicle diagnostic sockets, it 
may be necessary to use one 
of the adapter cables included 
within the kit. 

For detailed 

adapter cables, please check 
the package box)

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Common  accessories  are  same,  but  for  different  destinations,  the  accessories  may  vary. 
Please consult from the local agency or check the package list supplied with the tool together.

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