X431 Sensorbox User Manual
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1. 22 5 Input the parameter and the screen will display as shown in left Figure and User can draw by hand the waveform which will be output The drawing will be displayed in the interface as shown in left Figure If wanting to remodify the drawing please press Clear key and draw again Note When drawing only draw a cycle waveform because the system can regard it as a waveform in one cycle It is better to draw a waveform as possible as large in drawing field because the system can sample more points and the accuracy is much small When drawing only think waveform not the parameters and others 23 LAUNCH Sensorbox User s Manual SS eS See ee eee eee Hand drawm Wave Ewulate Press START and the screen will display as shown in left Figure Hand drawm Wave Emulate Press YES key and the system will output the waveform which you just drew as shown in left Figure Press OK key to end outputting Simulation output succeed High Voltage V 1 000 Low Voltage V 1 000 Cycle ws 20 Click ok to stop BY 17 26 24 LAUNCH Sensorbox User s Manual Warranty THIS WARRANTY IS EXPRESSLY LIMITED TO PERSONS WHO PURCHASE LAUNCH PRODUCTS FOR PURPOSES OF RESALE OR USE IN THE ORDINARY COURSE OF THE BUYER S BUSINESS LAUNCH electronic product is warranted against defects in materials and workmanship for one year 12 months from date of delivery to the user2. This warranty does not cover any part that has been abused altered used for a purpose other than for which it was intended or used in a manner inconsistent with instructions regarding use The exclusive remedy for 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 accordance with procedures established by LAUNCH No agent employee or 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 IN LIEU OF ANY OTHER WARRANTY EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED INCLUDING ANY WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE Order Information Replaceable and optional parts can be ordered directly from your LAUNCH LAUNCH Sensorbox User s Manual authorized tool supplier Your order should include the following information 1 Quantity 2 Partnumber 3 Item description Customer Service If you have any questions on the operation of the unit please contact us Tel 86 755 82269474 Fax 86 755 82264570 E mail overseasales cnlaunch com If your unit requires repair service return it to the manufacturer with a copy of the Sales receipt and a note describing the problem If the unit is determined to be in warranty it will be repaired
3. display as shown in left SenorTools 1 00 System Figure SenorTools include SenorTest and Simulation bamse Press OK key and the screen will pms ve display as shown in left Figure X431 SENSORBOX has two basic functions of Vehicle multimeter and Simulation function PAGE DOWN 10 LAUNCH Sensorbox User s Manual E 3 5 Vehicle multimeter Vehicle multimeter Voltage test EEE Press Vehicle multimeter and the las screen will display as shown in left Figure X431 SENSORBOX multimeter function is used for Voltage test Resistance test and Frequency test PAGE DOWN Voltage Voltage test Press Voltage test and clamp the test clamp to the tested object and the testing value will be displayed According to different testing terminal choose the correct secondary connecting cable i i i BETAL LAUNCH Voltage PAGE UP am amn e Start EO 15 02 HOME Sensorbox User s Manual Press GRAPHIC 1 key and the screen will display as shown in left Figure Press GRAPHIC 2 key and the proportion of the graphic will be small and the change of Voltage can be read more as shown in left Figure Press DIGITAL key and the screen will display the test value again LAUNCH Sensorbox User s Manual Resistance test Resistance Press Resistance test key and clamp the test clamp to the tested o
4. ends to the two terminals or the two leads When checking the voltage of one terminal or one circuit connect the positive test probe to the terminal or the circuit and connect the negative testing head to the ground wire When checking the conduction of electricity between the terminal the point of contact and the lead the method is as same as the method of measuring the resistance When measuring Resistance or Voltage in general take apart the connecter into two parts and one part is called as a certain sensor actuating part connecter and another partis called as a certain sensor actuating part lead harness connecter or lead harness offset connecter For example after taking apart the connecter on the injector one part is called as injector connecter and another part is called as injector lead harness connecter When measuring make it cleat which part the connecter is belong to All the fittings such as sensors relays and so on are connected to the computer and the computer is connected to the actuating part by the lead thus when checking malfunctions test the terminals of connecters Safety Precautions Automobile batteries contain sulfuric acid that is corrosive to the skin When operating prevent the batter liquid from touching directly the skin and especially from spattering into eyes and keep the kindling away from the battery Engines produce some exhaust gases which contain toxic chemical compound such as hydrocarbon carb
5. on test cable to the power I The test cable has two test probes of the black probe and the red probe The black probe is a public end connecting the signal ground cable and the red probe is the test input terminal of voltage resistance and frequency and the signal output end of simulation voltage simulation frequency and oxygen sensor When testing according to different type terminal choose the correct connecting cable and test probe to connect the terminal Specification 1 By the cigarette lighter take out the cigarette lighter to insert one end of the cigarette lighter cable into the vehicle cigarette lighter hole and connect another end to the power plug on the X431 SENSORBOX test cable By double clamp power cable clamp the power clamp of double clamp power cable to the battery negative and positive pole and insert the other end into the power plug of the X431 SENSOR BOX test cable By the AC DC transformer insert one end of the AC DC into the AC power socket marked of 100 240V and insert another end into the AC DC socket and then connect the power plug of the AC DC to the power plug of X431 SENSORBOX test cable N Ww Program Installation X431 SENSORBOX can not work until the program is installed Therefore before the X431 SENSORBOX is used at the first time the program must be downloaded and installed The installing method is as same as the diagnostic program updating method Please refer to the program updat
6. 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 pre paid to Attn Overseas Department LAUNCH TECH CO LTD Xinyang Building Bagua 4th Road Shenzhen Guangdong Province China
7. the rubber sleeve I When unplugging the plug take hold of the plug not the power cable When SENSORBOX is in trouble at first check fuse easily melt cable and connection terminal and if they are in normal condition check the SENSORBOX I When measuring Voltage turn on ignition switch and the battery voltage is not less than 11V I When measuring Resistance shake the lead gently vertically and flatly to get good veracity I When checking the open circuit malfunction remove the connecter of the related sensor from the computer and then check the resistance between the terminals of the connecter to ensure whether it is open circuit or is well connected I When checking the short circuit malfunction disconnect the connecters of the harness both ends and then check the resistance between the terminal of sensor and the terminal of computer If the resistance is more than 1MQ there will be no malfunction I Before disassembling the engine electronic control system circuit at first shut 111 LAUNCH Sensorbox User s Manual off the power source meaning that the ignition switch is turned off and then disassemble the connections which connect the positive and the negative of the battery The sign of the ground terminal of the connecter is different due to the different type vehicle and please pay attention to referring the maintenance manual When measuring the voltage between two terminals or two circuits connect the two testing
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9. bject and the testing value will be displayed According to different testing terminal choose the correct secondary connecting cable Resistance Press GRAPHIC 1 key and the screen will display as shown in left Figure PAGE UP ate LAUNCH Resistance 0 00 PAGE UP PAGE DOWN Frequency EAR PAGE UP Sensorbox User s Manual Press GRAPHIC 2 key and the proportion of the graphic will be small and the change of Resistance can be read more as shown in left Figure Press DIGITAL key and the screen will display the test value Frequency test Press Resistance test key and clamp the test clamp to the tested object and the testing value will be displayed According to different testing terminal choose the correct secondary connecting cable LAUNCH Sensorbox User s Manual gt Press GRAPHIC 1 key and the screen will display as shown in left Frequency Figure o e e 15 03 Frequency Press GRAPHIC 2 key and the proportion of the graphic will be small and the change of Frequency can be read more as shown in left Figure Press DIGITAL key and the screen will display the test value LAUNCH Sensorbox User s Manual Simulation function Simulation function DC Voltage Fmulete Press Simulation function and the Preble Pregamcy Tulare screen will display as shown in left Predef
10. e simulating process and others are similar to ECT Press ECT and the screen will display as shown in left Figure The simulation is under two condition of Warm engine and Hot engine Hot engine NIC PAGE DOWN Predefine Wave Emulate r Press Warm engine or Hot engine and the system will output simulation waveform as shown in left Figure Press OK key to end outputting Simulation output succeed Sensor Type ECT Wave Type Warn engine NIC Click ok to stop D mn 21 LAUNCH Sensorbox User s Manual Hand drawm Wave Emulate please input parameter range l2v l2v 20ms 20s format High Voltage mv Low Voltage mv cycle ns example 100 0 1000 20 BACK SPACE Hand dram Wave Emulate please input parameter range l2v l2v 20ms 20s format High Voltage mv Low Voltage uv cycle ms example 100 0 1000 20 1000 1000 20 1 2 3 4 5f6 7 8 9 0 om a fafwfelrft yfufifofp NM Inseila s d f 2 h s kJ 1 f pm frfxfefvfblnfmf sf R X lS Hand draw Wave Emulate Press Hand draw Wave Emulate and the screen will display as shown in left F igure There is a prompt about parameter parameter range format and cycle Click the keyboard icon in the status bar and there will be a soft keyboard Activate the cursor and input the value 22 LAUNCH Sensorbox User s Manual E
11. es of working parameters and then to find whether the sensor is in trouble In the case X431 SENSORBOX is designed to diagnose the malfunctions X431 SENSORBOX matching the X 431 automobile diagnostic computer is a sensor test and simulation box Its major function is to simulate and measure the electronic signal It is flexible and convenient to operate Under the measuring condition the measured data and waveform can be recorded and the waveform can be displayed again which is helpful to analyze the malfunction and verify the intermittent fault Under the simulation condition the user can simulate the signal output of varieties sensors or simulate the output at will hand draw Wave Emulate Because there are standard waveforms for common used sensors Stored in the X431 SENSORBOX it is convenient and simple to get the simulation output P redefined Wave Emulate The power supply of X431 SENSORBOX is from Vehicle Battery and the voltage can be between 8 and 28V Due to the inside isolated power the user can precisely measure different parameters in any condition without removing the sensor from the vehicle X431 SENSORBOX can work between 5 C and 50 C At the same time it is convenient for the varieties sensors to connect and measure with the varieties plugs As a general device it is powerful reliable and convenient of X431 SENSORBOX to inspect and test the modern vehicle LAUNCH Sensorbox User s Manual Functions SENSORBOX ha
12. ine Wave Emulate Figure The simulation function is used for DC Voltage Emulate Stable Frequency Emulate P redefine Wave Emulate and Hand draw Wave Emulate Hand drawm Wave Emulate PAGE DOWN DC Voltage Emulate DC Voltage Emulate please input parameter range l2v l2v format Voltage V example 5 13 Press DC Voltage Emulate and the screen will display as shown in left Figure There is a prompt that please input parameter range 12 to 12V format Voltage V 16 LAUNCH Sensorbox User s Manual DC Voltage Euulate Click the keyboard icon in the status bar and there will be a soft keyboard NE EE Activate the cursor and input the value DC Voltage Emulate After inputting the value press the keyboard icon in the status bar and the screen will display as shown in left Figure Y 17 LAUNCH Sensorbox User s Manual Press yes key and the system begins to output the simulation voltage as Shown in left Figure Press OK key to stop outputting DC Voltage Emulate Simulation output succeed Voltage V 3 000 Click ok to stop Stable Frequency Emulate Stable Frequency Emulate please input parameter range l12v 12v frequency 0 1Hz 15kHz Duty ratio 10 90 ti Hz Duty ratio 4 High Voltage V ow Press stable Frequency Emulate and Voltage V example 200 50 12 5 F the screen will display as shown in left Figu
13. ing in the X 431 user s manual to install it LAUNCH Sensorbox User s Manual Procedure LAUNCH LAUNCH 431 SENSOR log on wim x43l com to dowmload the Late Cao 9 aus Sensorbox User s Manual Enter the function menu After connection press POWER button to start X 431 and press Start key to select GAG and then select SensorTools and the screen will display as shown in left Figure Buttons description START to do the next operation QUIT to exit the test program HELP to display the help information LAUNCH SELECT SOFTWARE VER SenorTools 1 01 System SenorTools 1 00 System PAGE DOWN msn Sensorbox User s Manual Press START key and the screen will display as shown in left Figure Buttons description BACK to return to the previous interface PAGEUP to display the previous page on the same class menu and if the current page is the first page or what will be displayed has only one page the key will be gray and can not be activated PAGEDOWN to display the next page on the same class menu and if the current page is the last page or what will be displayed has only one page the key will be gray and can not be activated e HELP to read the help information which is related to the current page LAUNCH Sensorbox User s Manual Press SensorTools V1 01 System and SenorTools VL 01 System the screen will
14. ltage 1 The sensor standard signals which have been achieved are as the following ECT engine coolant temperature EVP exhaust gas recirculation valve position sensor HO2S heated oxygen sensor IAT intake air temperature sensor MAF mass air flow sensor MAP manifold absolute pressure sensor 3 LAUNCH Sensorbox User s Manual TP throttle position sensor VAF volume air flow sensor VSS vehicle speed sensor I Hand drawing waveform signal Range of frequency output 0 1 to 100Hz Range of voltage output 12V to 12V Maximum output current 40mA Precision of output voltage 1 Hardware X431 SENSORBOX is composed of X431 sensorbox test cable and accessorial connecting cable The construction of interfaces and indicator lights of X431 SENSORBOX is as shown in Figure 1 Figure 1 1 Serial communication interface 2 Power output LAUNCH Sensorbox User s Manual 3 Power indicator light 4 Vehicle Multimeter function indicator light 5 Simulation function indicator light 6 Indicator light for receiving data from X 431 main unit 7 Indicator light for transmitting data to X 431 main unit 8 Data interface Connection 1 X 431 main unit 2 SENSORBOX 3 Test cable 4 Power plug on test cable Connect X431 SENSORBOX to X 431 main unit I Connect the test cable to X431 SENSORBOX 5 LAUNCH Sensorbox User s Manual I Connectthe power plug
15. on monoxide nitrogen dioxide and so on Avoid to inhale the gases and keep the service area well ventilated When running the engine has high temperature and please avoid to touch the high temperature parts such as water tank vent pipe and so on Set the parking brake and block the wheel before starting the engine It is especially important to block the front wheel drive and set the gearlever on 1V LAUNCH Sensorbox User s Manual neutral gear to derailleur operated by hand or P place to automatic derailleur to avoid to injure persons when starting the engine I Wear safety glasses when testing vehicle I Ifthe battery is used as power source connect the RED battery clip to the battery positive and connect the BLACK battery clip to the battery negative I Whether the engine is running or not by no means cut off the running electric fitting marked of 12V as long as the ignition switch turns on If cutting off the fitting the self induction of any coil will produce very high instant voltage which may be over 7000V and then will damage seriously the microprocessor and the sensor There are some electric fittings which can not be cut off such as any cable of the battery mixed gas control electromagnetic valve idling control fitting vernier stator construction oil injector secondary air injection electromagnetic valve air pump electromagnetic valve the lead of ignition fitting PROM the lead of any microprocessor lead connecte
16. r of fan the lead of air condition clutch and so on I When connecting to start other vehicles or connected to start the vehicle turn off the ignition switch at first and then disassemble or assemble the cable of the battery The human body static electricity can discharge the voltage which may be 10000V Thus when approaching the digital dash controlled by microprocessor or maintaining the digital dash it is important to wear the strap whose one end entwines the wrist and another end is fixed on the vehicle LAUNCH Sensorbox User s Manual contents GENERAL INFORMATION reeoresvveevvesnvesnvesnnesnnesnnesnvennnesnnesnneseveneveneveneneee VEHICLE MULTIMETER FUNCTION csccccceesececcesececeesececeuseceseusecseeueecseenes 2 SIGNAL SIMULATION FUNCTION HARDWARE PROGRAM INSTALLATION sccsssssssssssssesesssesssessscsssesescssscssscesscesseees vi LAUNCH Sensorbox User s Manual General Information Vehicle sensor is a signal input device of automobile electronic control system it can convert the different parameters including vehicle speed water temperature engine speed air flow and throttle position etc into electronic signal and sent it to the automobile computer and the computer controls engine working in good condition Due to varieties sensors it is not right to judge that only the sensor is in trouble when something is wrong It is necessary to judge the whole circuit and the chang
17. re There is a prompt about parameter parameter range and input format 18 LAUNCH Sensorbox User s Manual E gt 5 Stable Frequency Emulate Click the keyboard icon in the status bar and there will be a soft keyboard Activate the cursor and input the value After inputting the value press the keyboard icon in the status bar and the screen will display as shown in left Figure please input parameter range l12v 12v frequency 0 1Hz l5kHz Duty ratio 10 90 format frequency Hz Duty ratio High Voltage V Low Voltage V example 200 50 12 5 200 50 12 5 Stable Frequency Emulate Press OK key and the screen will display as shown in left Figure Y 19 LAUNCH Sensorbox User s Manual 3 3 Stable Frequency Emulate Press yes key and the system begins to output the simulation frequency specification as shown in left Figure Press OK key to end outputting Simulation output succeed Frequency Hz 200 00 Duty ratio 50 High Voltage V 12 000 Low Voltage 7 5 000 Click ok to stop Simulation function Predefined Wave Emulate Press Predefined Wave Emulate and the screen will display as shown in left Figure X431 SENSORBOX has some simulation functions of Sensor PAGE UP 20 LAUNCH Sensorbox User s Manual Take ECT as example to explain th
18. s two main functions of vehicle multimeter function and signal simulation function Vehicle Multimeter Function Vehicle Multimeter function is used mainly to measure DC voltage resistance and pulse frequency and can record the whole measuring process by means of waveform besides displaying all the measured values by means of digit INCORRECT I Voltage Test Measurement range DC 4000 to 4000V CORRECT I Voltage Test Measurement range DC 400 to 400V INCORRECT Resistance Test Measurement range 0 to4M Q CORRECT I Resistance Test Measurement range 0 tolM Q INCORRECT Frequency Test Measurement range 0 to 15kHz Accuracy 0 1 CORRECT Frequency Test Measurement range 1 to 15kHz 2 LAUNCH Sensorbox User s Manual Accuracy 1 Signal simulation function Signal simulation function can be to simulate and output DC voltage pulse signal Sensor standard waveform signal and other periodic signal by hand drawing I DC Voltage signal Range of voltage output 12V to 12V Maximum output current 40mA Precision of output voltage 1 I Pulse signal Range of frequency output 0 1 to 15kHz Range of voltage output 12V to 12V Output duty ratio 10 to 90 Maximum output current 40mA Precision of output voltage 1 I Sensor standard signal Range of frequency output 0 1 to 100Hz Range of voltage output 12V to 12V Maximum output current 40mA Precision of output vo
19. smitted in any form or by any means electronic mechanical photocopying recording or otherwise without the prior written permission of LAUNCH The information contained herein is designed only for the use of this unit LAUNCH is not responsible for any use of this information as applied to other units Neither LAUNCH nor its affiliates shall be liable to the purchaser of this unit or third parties for damages losses costs or expenses incurred by purchaser or third parties as a result of accident misuse or abuse of this unit or unauthorized modifications repairs or alterations to this unit or failure to i LAUNCH Sensorbox User s Manual strictly comply with LAUNCH operating and maintenance instructions LAUNCH shall not be liable for any damages or problems arising from the use of any options or any consumable products other than those designated as Original LAUNCH Products or LAUNCH Approved Products by LAUNCH General Notice I Other product names used herein are for identification purposes only and may be trademarks of their respective owners LAUNCH disclaims any and all rights in those marks I There is a possibility that this unit is inapplicable to some of the vehicle models or systems listed in the diagnosis section due to different countries areas and or years Do not hesitate to contact LAUNCH if you come across such questions We are to help you solve the problem as soon as possible Disclaimer I To take f
20. ull advantage of the unit you should be familiar with the engine I All information illustrations and specifications contained in this manual are based on the latest information available at the time of publication The right is reserved to make change at any time without notice LAUNCH Sensorbox User s Manual Operation Precautions I The device is a precise and electronic instrument and don t knock and bump it I Itis normal that the screen of main unit will blink at the time when the engine Start I Ifthe program does not run or the screen display disorderly after blinking Switch off main unit and switch on again and then go on operating I When insert or pull out Printer and Sensorbox take the main unit carefully not to fall to the ground I Don t insert or take out the CF card when starting the instrument When taking out the CF card please press the lifter and the card will pop out and then take out the card When inserting the card please level the socket and pay attention to the surface marked of UPSIDE which should be towards the outside and ensure insert into the right position I Take up or take down the instrument gently not to bump it When not using it please turn off the power source I After using the instrument please replace the cable and the secondary connecting cable to the trunk not to lose I If itis necessary to take out the main unit from the rubber sleeve please take out the CF card not to scrape
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