Active Probe User Manual
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1. black clip to the negative post of the battery Once powered up pay attention to the red LED at the cable it should light up when everything is normal and the LCD will display the wakeup screen Fig 1 The red LED at the battery clamp will not light up if it is under these conditions 1 The polarity has been reversed 2 The overload Mini fuse has blown most probably due internal short circuit of the cables that has been damaged severely by pinched or clamped action before Note If after replacing the Mini ATM fuse the problem still persists then the cable needs to be replaced Auxiliary Green Ground Lead This auxiliary green ground lead serves as a Common ground for circuits or electrical components that are not connected to the vehicle chassis ground during testing 5 1 Voltage Measurement Once powered up the probe LCD will light up and the screen Fig 1 will display for a second and then changed to the main Menu Fig 2 1 Select by pressing or gt key for volt measurement and then press key The display will show Fig 3 as below 12 6 V Supplied Voltage from Battery Fig 3 SS oov lt No measurement reading 5 Version 1502 Dynamic Active Probe User s Manual 2 To measure voltage the green cable common ground from the probe has to be come in contact with the running circuit at the negative terminal when measuring with the pointed end of the probe During measurement the display2. esseseeseessesseseressssrsreresres serres 1 0V 12 0 VDC Max 5A output Reverse Polarity Protection eesusesssseesreresssesrereseesrereeses Built in Power supply turn OFF DC Voltage measuring range s e ssseseersessssreresesesrerrereereres 0 0 V 15 0 V DE VOIS ACCULACY crsa n a A 2 Reading Amps measuring range eeseessesseeeresrseseeressressserrerrsseesesess gt 100mA 12 A Max AMOS ACCURACY niriana a 5 Reading Overload Protections Power Input at Probe Built in oo cece cseseeseseseeees 15 Amps Self recovery Positive supply at clamp ccc cessseseeessessseeseeseeees 20 Amps Mini ATM Fuse Power out Activation Auxiliary ground sassssssssss oe 15 Amps Mini ATM Fuse Working TEMPerature ccccccccsccssscecesesssssceeceecesecsceseeeees 0 C 32 F 50 C 122 F Working HUmIdI erarnan a 10 80 2 Version 1502 Dynamic Active Probe User s Manual 3 0 The Dynamic Active Probe Output or Positive Probe LED indicating lights To 12V Battery LCD Display terminals 5 Wires gt Relay Cable Activation of power output 15A Mini ATM fuse Power LED indicating lights Auxiliary green lead Common ground 3 i Version 1502 Dynamic Active Probe User s Manual 4 0 Safety precautions e This product is designed to operate on 12V DC battery power source and will be damaged if connected other source of power e Do
3. key the voltage supply stops b Lock Mode a In this mode whenever or v key is pressed once the operation locks ON and it will supply a continuous voltage output to the tip For positive supply press key negative supply press Y key Pressing either one of the keys once again will switch OFF the operation c Pulse Mode Selecting this mode will pulse cycle the positive or negative voltage output_to the tip It will pulse ON for 3 seconds then OFF for 3seconds repeatedly Pressing key once will start positive voltage output to the tip For negative voltage supply press v key To stop the pulsing press either one of the keys again 9 Version 1502 Dynamic Active Probe User s Manual 4 After deciding the mode of power switching from the above preferences press will proceed to the next display Fig 14 below No power activation screen During voltage power out to the component the display as example Fig 15 and 16 as below Fig 16 During power activation with During power activation with positive voltage output negative ground voltage output 5 To exit press key will return back to the main Menu Fig 11 V P Adjustable voltage output IP This mode allow the DC power output to be adjustable from 1 0V to 12 0V with increments or decrements of 1 0V each step with a constant amperage output of 5 0 Amps maximum This feature will allow dynamic testing of a variety of electrical com
4. not test on electrical systems with higher than the rated voltages as specified in this manual e Never attempt to use the instrument if its surface or your hands are wet e Stop using if the instrument operates abnormally Its safety features may be disabled e Use only shrouded leads and accessories to minimize exposed conductive electrical connections to prevent shock hazard e When use on high current input components be careful when energizing the component that have moving parts motors or high power solenoids e Work in well ventilated areas Do not operate near flammable materials vapor or dust e Do not open the instrument there is no serviceable part inside Warranty will void once opened e Do leave the instrument unattended while connected to a running circuit e Technicians who are not trained or unfamiliar with electrical circuits trouble shooting should not use this instrument e The Manufacturer or its Agent will not be liable for any damage to the vehicles or components caused by misuse of this instrument e The Manufacturer or its Agent will not be held liable for any harm caused by unintentional or intentional misuse of this instrument 4 Version 1502 Dynamic Active Probe User s Manual 5 0 Begin Test To start with the Probe has to be hooked up onto a 12V battery either from the car side or from an external battery source Connection to Power Source Clamp the red clip to positive post and the
5. Dynamic Active Probe User s Manual 1 0 Introduction This probe is designed to provide an additional help to automotive technicians in trouble shooting of electrical circuits problems in the car Apart from using the normal multi tester this probe can be used in conjunction with to provide additional functions to assist in diagnosing electrical or components faults or failures in the vehicle The function of this Dynamic Active Probe has divided into three preferences on the screen main Menus 1 VOLTS measurement While in this mode it can test and measure the voltage present in the wire while being tested and can see the voltage condition when compared with the actual battery volts as both the voltages are displayed simultaneous on the screen This will help us to determine whether are there any resistances in the wire that contribute to the difference in the voltages 2 ECU wire tests In this mode the probe will output an adjustable voltage of 0 5V to 5 0V with increments or decrements of 0 5V each step with a fixed constant amperage output of 20 milliamps maximum This is very useful for simulation of a variety of sensors voltages to fool the ECM ECU when trouble shooting of sensing problems with an OBD Scanner 3 Dynamic DC Output for electrical component tests Selecting this mode will provide DC voltage output into two preferences 3a Full battery voltage output This first preference will provide battery output to power any el
6. and return to the owner in good working condition 2 Any repaired or replaced parts will be warranted for the balance of the original warranty or three months 3 months from the date of repair whichever is longer 3 This warranty only extends to the first owner and not assignable or transferable to any subsequent owner 4 Cost of delivery charges incurred for the repair of the product to and from the manufacturer will be borne by the owner 5 This limited warranty covers only those defects that arises as a result of normal use and does not cover those that arises as a result of e Unauthorized modifications and repair e Improper operation or misuse e Accident or neglect such as dropping the unit onto hard surfaces e Contact with water rain or extreme humidity e Contact with extreme heat Version 1502 Dynamic Active Probe User s Manual e Cables that have broken bent contact pins or subject to extreme stress or wear e Physical damage to the product surface including scratches cracks or other damage to the display screen or other externally exposed parts Limitations of Warranty Other than the foregoing limited warranty the manufacturer does not make any other warranty or condition of any kind whether express or implied Any implied warranty of merchantability or fitness for use shall be limited to the duration of the foregoing limited warranty Otherwise the foregoing limited warranty is the owner s sole a
7. bikes and 12 0V cars relays are the most common ones 1 To begin insert the 5 wires plug Fig 25 into the input jack for testing Relay Function at the probe LED 1 j 87 N O ae gins BTA N C as EER 30 FEED Fig 25 TT o oo COIL Male Plug S s6 COIL 5 wires plug for testing of Relay function provided 5 pins Relay PUI RELAY Fig 26 Fig 27 2 5pins Relay Fig 26 and 4pins Relay Fig 27 are typical 12V automotive relays with number markings near the pins Please refer to these number markings when making leads connections during hook up 3 Connect 30 FEED Common lead to relay Fig 26 amp 27 terminal pin 30 4 Connect 86 COIL lead to relay Fig 26 amp 27 terminal pin 86 5 Connect 85 COIL lead to relay Fig 26 amp 27 terminal pin 85 6 Connect 87 N O Normally Open lead to relay Fig 26 amp 27 terminal pin 87 7 Connect 87A N C Normally Close lead to relay Fig 26 terminal pin 87A 5 pins Relay only Note There is no provision for this terminal on 4 pins relays therefore this lead can be left idle Version 1502 Dynamic Active Probe User s Manual 14 8 10 You will notice that pin 87A LED1 will be lighted up Note LED 1 will be OFF for 4 pins Relay as there is no connection Then adjust the voltage output on the probe using the same procedures as described in pages 11 and 12 earlier to set the voltage according to the
8. e battery during testing Te e Fully Voltage output mode This mode will provide full DC voltage output to any electrical component under testing using the available voltage derived from the battery that is being connected It will also provide current up to 10 0 Amps max output during the dynamic test Depending on the connections required it will show positive voltages output or negative output during power out activation At the same time it will display example Fig 10 the amperage drawn and the calculated resistance produced by the electrical component under test Output Voltage to device Amps Drawn by device Calculated Resistance Fig 10 lt N 1 To access into this function on the displayed main Menu Fig 11 as below select ME icon and press key Fig 11 Version 1502 Dynamic Active Probe User s Manual sie wil chow acini a2_ setae BA z 2 Once entered the display will show as in Fig 12 Select Z V icon and then press key to confirm Press Mode Lock Mode Pulse Mode The above Menu screen shows the three preferences that you can choose from a Press Mode This is the default mode whenever you enter into this screen Selecting this mode will allow voltage output only by pressing and hold a key for positive supply and v key for negative supply to the tip The LCD display will show the sign next to the volt reading if it is negative supply The moment you let go the
9. ectrical components using whatever available voltage in the battery up to maximum 10 Amps output for testing dynamically Depending on the connections required it will show positive voltages output or negative output during power out activation 3b Adjustable voltage output This second preference will allow the DC power output to be adjustable from 1 0V to 12 0V with increments or decrements of 1 0V each step with a constant amperage output of 5 0 Amps maximum This feature will allow dynamic testing of a variety of electrical components that operate within these power limits The displays for both preferences will also show actual Volts Amps draw and resistance in the circuit during power activation run 1 Version 1502 Dynamic Active Probe User s Manual 4 Relay Test This probe also provides testing of the functionality and conditions of Relays with voltage input ranging from 1 0V to 12V DC With pin markings on the leads it provide quick and easy hook up before the test 2 0 Specifications Operating VOM AC e senaren e dartaveaeebioueiinioen 10 0V 15 0 VDC Max Maximum performance Voltage cceececesssceesessreees 12 0V 15 0VDC Max Max CONEMUOUS Load meieni A 12 Amps Max Full Battery Voltage output Depends on Battery available Voltage Max 10 Amps output Simulation Voltage output sessessesessesrereeessssrsreresrerrerrsees 0 5V 5 0 VDC Max 20mA output Adjustable Voltage output
10. int voltage By default it always starts with 0 5 Volts 2 Once the set point voltage has keyed in press key The display will changed to as an example Fig 6 as below P Set point Voltage fixed Fig 6 Actual Voltage output During testing example Fig 7 if the voltage detected has a difference of more than 0 2V compared with set point Voltage it will sound the alarm rs Set point Voltage fixed t c Measured actual voltage output with a difference of more 0 2 V compared Fig 7 with the set point voltage will trigger the alarm beeps 3 While in this screen display you can increase or decrease the output voltage by pressing gt orl key 4 To exit press key will return back to the main Menu Fig 2 7 Version 1502 Dynamic Active Probe User s Manual 5 3 Dynamic DC Output for electrical component tests Extra Precautions When use on high current Amps input components always be careful when energizing the component that have moving parts motors or high power solenoids Do not operate near flammable materials vapor gas or dust to avoid any risk of an untoward accident This test will provide dynamic DC power output with two preferences Fig 8 and Fig 9 Voltage output can be adjusted from 1 0V to 12 0V maximum with increments of 1 0V each step but it also depends on the availability of volts in the battery during testing Full voltage output depends on the voltage available in th
11. nable to show it and the same goes to the resistance readings Moreover the main purpose of the test is to test the Relay s functionality and condition rather that to measuring it Fig 27 11 To exit press key will return back to the main Menu Fig 18 Version 1502 Dynamic Active Probe User s Manual 15 Disclaimer All information illustrations and specifications contained in this user manual are based on the latest information available at the time of printing The right is reserved to make any changes at any time without obligation to notify any person or organization of such revisions or changes Furthermore the manufacturer or its sales agents are not liable for errors contained herein or for incidental or consequential damages including lost profits in connection with the furnishing performance or use of this material This user manual tells how to use and perform the required procedures on vehicles Safe and effective use of this tester is very much dependant on the user following the normal practices and procedures outline in this manual Warranty Information Limited Warranty This limited warranty cover defects in materials and workmanship for a period of twelve 12 months which begins from the date the product is purchased by the end user and is subjected to the following terms and conditions 1 Within the warranty period the manufacturer will repair or replace at their options any defective parts
12. nd exclusive remedy and is in lieu of all other warranties whether express or implied The manufacturer or any of its exclusive sales agents shall not be liable for any consequential or incidental damages or losses arising of the loss of uses of this product All warranty information product features and specifications are subjected to change without prior notice 16 Version 1502
13. ponents that operate within these voltage limits It will show the voltages output during power out activation At the same time it will display example Fig 17 the amperage drawn and the calculated resistance produced by the electrical component under test Set point voltage to device Amps Drawn Calculated Resistance Fig 17 Note Under this mode the set voltage will always be a positive output to the tip when a key is pressed Pressing v key will have no effect thereby no negative or ground output 10 Version 1502 Dynamic Active Probe User s Manual V4 E 1 To access into this function on the displayed main Menu Fig 18 as below select M icon and press key Fig 18 H 2 Once entered the display will show as in Fig 19 Select icon and then press key to confirm Fig 19 Press Mode Lock Mode Pulse Mode The above Menu screen shows the three preferences that you can choose from a Press Mode This is the default mode whenever you enter into this screen Selecting this mode will allow voltage output only by pressing and hold key for positive supply only to the tip The moment you let go the key the voltage supply stops b Lock Mode In this mode whenever a key is pressed once the operation locks ON and it will supply a continuous positive voltage output to the tip Pressing either a or v key once again will switch OFF the operation c Pulse Mode Selecting this mode will p
14. relay s input voltage Once the output voltage has been set and confirmed with pressing key press key will activate the Relay and you hear the click sound indicating the relay is energised At this instant LED 1 will turn OFF and LED2 will turn ON From the above we can conclude that the Relay is GOOD under the follow conditions A For 5 pins Relays Pin 87A N C Normally Close LED 1 lighted up when all the leads are connected to the relay terminals OK Note All 4 pins Relays do not have this terminal Therefore LED 1 is OFF since it is not connected B During power activation when the relay energises click sound will be heard and Pin 87 N O Normally Open LED 2 will be lighted up OK Note On 5 pins Relays 87A N C Normally Close LED 1 will be OFF OK C If one of the above conditions is not met then the relay can be considered faulty Note For those relays that do not have numbers markings you can still test them as long as you know where the coil input and terminals the feed voltage common terminal the N C Normally Contact terminal and N O Normally Closed terminal are located During testing you may notice the LCD display example Fig 27 below that its amp reading is 0 0A and the resistance value is blank This is because the probe can only read more that 100mA gt 0 1A reading and if the Relay coil consumes very little current which is less 0 1A then it will u
15. ulse cycle the positive voltage output to the tip It will pulse ON for 3 seconds then OFF for 3seconds repeatedly To start the operation press A key once To stop press this key again 11 Version 1502 Dynamic Active Probe User s Manual 4 After deciding the mode of power switching from the above preferences press key will proceed to the next display Fig 21 below By default it always starts with the lowest voltage of e 5 Here you can increase the voltage output by each increment of 1 0V by pressing gt key or to decrease press lt key 6 For example if you need the activation output voltage to be 5 0V just press gt key 4 times See Fig 22 1 04 P O 7 No power activation screen During voltage power out to the component the display as Fig 24 below Fig 24 During power activation 8 ile in this screen display you can increase or decrease the output voltage by pressing P or 4 key 9 To exit press key will return back to the main Menu Fig 18 12 Version 1502 Dynamic Active Probe User s Manual 13 5 4 Relay Test This probe has a built in test for testing the functionality and condition of Relays up to 12V DC input The test will be controlled under the above Dynamic DC output for electrical component test whereby the voltage can be adjusted to control from 1V to 12V output This is very useful for testing a wide range of Relays ranging from 1V to 12V input where 6 0V motor
16. will show an example Fig 3 as below Supplied Voltage from Battery Measured Voltage Fig 3 With both of the voltages shown Supplied and Measured we will notice if there is a difference A difference of more than 0 5V will warrant a check on the circuit to determine the cause of the problem 3 To exit press key will return back to the main Menu Fig 2 5 2 ECU Wire Test This test is very useful for troubleshooting of sensor wiring problem after you have checked the sensor s Volts and Ohms reading using the Multimeter and the problem still exist Using this probe it can simulate the sensors output voltages in order to verify the wiring going to the ECM ECU To do so an OBD scanner needs to be connected to the diagnostic link DLC of ECM ECU to read the results while connected to the simulation voltage generated by the probe The voltages can be adjusted from 0 5 Volt to 5 0 Volt max with increments or decrements of 0 5V each step with a fixed constant amperage output of 20 milliamps max 1 To enter into this mode select h as shown in Fig 4 below and then press key 6 Version 1502 Dynamic Active Probe User s Manual The screen will change to as seen in Fig 5 below By default it always starts with the lowest voltage of 0 5V O5 4 054 On the same screen Fig 5 you can increase the voltage press gt key or decrease it press lt key by steps of 0 5V each press to change the set po
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