Operator`s Manual - Car Scan Equipment by M2K
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1. 5 an vies etn cates Ren gel cet led A 1 IF YOU ARE HAVING ae eee eee eit denis aoe 1 GLOSSARY AND C 1 CONSULT Ii TESTER KIT VETRONIX PART NUMBER 02002720 01 02002724 01 02002672 11 02002672 14 02002672 12 02002672 01 02002672 04 02002672 02 02002672 41 02002672 24 02002498 02002554 02002444 02002445 02002497 02002499 02002606 005 003 015 02002717 02002709 06002137 002 06002143 03002172 03002152 06002140 KENT MOORE PART NUMBER J 44200 1 J 44200 2 J 44200 24 J 44200 25 J 44200 26 J 44200 27 J 44200 28 J 44200 29 J 44200 9 J 44200 10 J 44200 11 J 44200 12 J 44200 5 J 44200 6 J 44200 14 J 44200 15 J 44200 16 19 or 21 J 44200 17 J 44200 4 J 44200 NATS J 44200 DIAG J 44200 08 J 44200 22 J 44200 23 J 44200 13 J 44200 32 CONSULT II Tester AC DC Power Supply Test Lead Red Test Lead Black Test Lead Blue Probe Handle Red Probe Handle Black Probe Handle Blue Tip Set Alligator Clip RS232 Cable Ethernet Cable DLC II 01962 Cable DLC I DDL Cable DLC Cable Self Test Adapter RS232 Ethernet Self Test Adapter Operator s Manual Eng Sp Fr not shown Storage Case not shown Printer Paper 5 rolls not shown NATS Software Card not shown2. LOCATION OF VEHICLE ECUs AND TEST CONNECTORS For the location of vehicle Electronic Control Units ECUs and Data Link Connectors DLCs refer to the Service Manual and the electrical wiring diagram for the vehicle being tested CAUTIONS NOTICES NOTES In the CONSULT II Operator s manual CAUTIONS are presented in bold type and indicate there is a possibility of injury to you or other people NOTICES are also presented in bold type and indicate the possibility of damage to the component being repaired NOTES providing additional information are separated from the text but do not appear in bold Refer to the Service Manual for the vehicle being tested for further Cautions Notices and Notes IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS 1 10 11 12 This manual contains important safety and operating instructions for AC DC power supply Vetronix part number 02002724 01 Kent Moore part number J 44200 2 Before using the power supply read all instructions and cautionary markings on 1 the power supply 2 the battery and 3 the product using the battery CAUTION To reduce risk of injury charge only Genuine CONSULT II batteries Other types of batteries may burst causing personal injury and damage Do not expose the power supply to rain or snow Use of any attachment to the power supply may result in the risk of fire electric shock or injury To reduce risk of damage to the electric
3. Adapter on the DLC Adapter Cable that connects to the DDL connector on the vehicle Adapter on the DLC Adapter Cable that connects to the J1962 GST OBD Il connector on the vehicle Digital Volt Meter Digital Volt Ohm Meter Electronic Control Unit Hertz A unit of measure for frequency Interface Input Output Instrumentation Port A vehicle protocol that an OBD II scantool can use to communicate with on board vehicle diagnostic functions Industry standard connector used for OBD II and manufacturer specific diagnostics Liquid Crystal Display Light Emitting Diode Part Number Personal Computer Memory Card International Association A modular phone connector Standard serial communication interface used in the computer industry Volts AC Volts DC C 1 Copyright 1999 Printedin USA 3 99 Vetronix Corporation Manual P N 02002606 005
4. NOTE If you attempt to turn the tester OFF and the tester does not turn OFF then the tester may still be connected to a vehicle the tester remains in a sleep mode when the DLC cable is connected to a vehicle and the vehicle ignition is turned ON Also when you turn ON a tester that was left connected to a vehicle it will return to the same screen that was displayed before it was turned OFF NOTE CONSULT II is designed to restart automatically in case of a software malfunction If the CONSULT II does not restart automatically after a screen freeze or does not respond to any user action manual restarting may be required MANUAL RESTARTING PROCEDURE Disconnect external power the DLC Adapter Cable and the AC DC 12 volt Adapter Disconnect and reconnect the Genuine CONSULT II battery pack wire referring to the section entitled REPLACING THE GENUINE CONSULT II BATTERIES on page 4 2 3 5 4 0 BATTERY CHARGING AND REPLACEMENT The CONSULT II contains a Genuine CONSULT II battery pack located beneath the handgrip of the tester When fully charged the battery pack can power the tester for up to two hours Always turn the CONSULT II off when not in use CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK The CONSULT II trickle charges the Genuine CONSULT II battery pack as long as it is connected to 12 VDC power source However the batteries will occasionally need additional charging NOTE In order to charge the Genuine CONSULT II battery effec
5. NOTICE In order to charge the Genuine CONSULT II battery effectively the ambient room temperature should be between 10 C and 40 C 50 F and 104 F The battery be charged between 0 C 50 C 32 F and 122 F but this may shorten the battery life NOTICE Genuine CONSULT II batteries are recyclable Under various state and local laws it may be illegal to dispose of Genuine CONSULT II batteries in the municipal waste system Check with local solid waste officials in your area for recycling options or proper disposal methods NOTICE If the CONSULT II test leads adapters or cables become dirty they may be cleaned by wiping them with a rag lightly coated with a mild detergent or nonabrasive hand soap Do not immerse the tester test leads adapters or cables in water Avoid using harsh solvents such as petroleum based cleaning agents Acetone Benzene Trichloroethylene or any other volatile substances such as thinner etc Because the tester and accessories are not waterproof thoroughly dry them prior to storage The front surface of the touch screen should be kept free of dust dirt finger prints and other abrasive materials that could scratch the front surface and detrimentally affect its optical properties For best results use a clean damp nonabrasive cloth and any commercially available window cleaner to clean the surface on a regular basis Always clean the tester screen by wiping vertically only Never use a circul
6. 2 5 INFERNAL BATTERY PAGK ua h asua hh ces haan duels uation iri 2 5 EXTERNAL POWER xz a umn u eatin usuka a 2 6 BASIC MEASUREMENT LEAD assasi sasana 2 7 PCGINTERFACE T 2 8 3 0 GETTING START ED uu un u MeL hh eee 3 1 INSTALLING A PROGRAM 3 1 EJECTING A eee sS ee 3 1 CONNECTING THE TESTER TO THE 3 2 CONNECTING MEASUREMENT DEVICES TO THE 2 3 3 POWERING THE TESTER eae es ee A 3 4 TURNING THE TESTER AND 78 7 3 5 MAIN MENU units 3 5 4 0 BATTERY CHARGING AND 02 2 77 aaa 4 1 CHARGING 52 4 1 BATTERY PACK QUICK CHARGE UTILITY 4 1 REPLACING THE GENUINE CONSULT II 5 tee tae tee tae n 4 2 5 0 REPLACING THE PRINTER PAPER r rr a 5 1 APPENDICES A WARRANTY AND REPAIR A 1 WARRANTY unamasa aaa quykun a EN Ea S A 1
7. The CONSULT II supports two types of diagnosis Serial Data Diagnosis and Non Serial Data Diagnosis Serial Data Diagnosis Serial Data Diagnosis is performed by linking the CONSULT II to the vehicle via cable to the vehicle s Data Link Connector DLC The CONSULT II is designed to interface to two types of DLCs the Nissan DDL DLC l connector and the industry standard J1962 connector DLC II NOTE The Nissan DDL and J1962 are referred to as DLC I and DLC II respectively Non Serial Data Diagnosis Non Serial Data Diagnosis includes making direct measurements of voltages timing signals and resistances through the use of the Basic Measurement Lead Set as well as allowing the tester to be interfaced to other measurement probes and modules through the use of the Instrumentation Port 1 1 CONSULT II CHARACTERISTICS CHARACTERISTIC DESCRIPTION Memory and Expansion Vehicle Interface Measurement Interfaces PC Interface Internal Battery Touchscreen overlaying display 2D Resistive Grid One Fixed Key ON OFF One PCMCIA Type Card Slot Can support PCMCIA cards of up to 64 MBytes of field reprogrammable flash memory One PCMCIA Type lll Card Slot Expansion Card Slot Built In Vehicle I O Nissan DDL DLC 1 1509141 2 DLC II a vehicle protocol that an OBD II scantool can use to communicate with on board vehicle diagnostic functions KWP2000 DLC II 4 Channel high speed bipolar
8. A D 12 bit S W controllable attenuation 4 V 32 V Timing measurements Resistance measurements relative to tester s ground Instrumentation Port with A D and timing inputs and serial interface to external Instru mentation Devices RS232C Baud rate up to 115 2 kbps Ethernet Baud rate up to 10 Mbps Genuine CONSULT II battery pack 6 cell 7 2V 1500 mAH Operation when external power is not available Real Time Clock power Power for wakeup circuitry Audio Output Audio beeper Operating Temperature 0 C 32 F to 50 C 122 F 0 C 32 F to 40 C 104 F for LCD backlight 1 2 2 0 CONSULT II HARDWARE DESCRIPTION CONSULT II FEATURES The CONSULT II Tester can be handheld placed on a flat surface or suspended by the hook located on the back of the tester An adjustable hand strap on the back provides added security while holding the tester Printer Display and Touchscreen Test Lead On Off Switch DLC Adapter le P External abies Fort Power Port Instrumentation Port 2 1 PROGRAM CARDS Application software is contained on a removable PCMCIA Type program card The program card is implemented using Flash EEPROM technology and can be erased and reprogrammed in the field PRINTER The CONSULT II contains a built in graphic thermal line printer BEEPER The tester contains an audio output device which is used for user prompts test begin and end indications and error indicat
9. AND ABBREVIATIONS WARRANTY AND REPAIR INFORMATION WARRANTY The CONSULT II cables adapters and program cards are warranted to the original consumer to be free of defects in material and workmanship for a period of one year The warranty period begins from the date of shipment to the original consumer If a product is found to be defective during this period the product can be returned to an authorized Service Center and the unit will be repaired or replaced free of charge This warranty does not cover any part that has been abused altered used for a purpose other than that which it was intended or used in a manner inconsistent with instructions regarding its use including but not limited to the following Damage due to improper product operation or product modification Damage due to use of non original supplied cables and accessory items or unauthorized peripheral equipment Damage due to dropping or other severe impact to the product Damage due to exposure to excessive temperatures Damage or loss that may occur during shipping This warranty also excludes all incidental or consequential damages REPAIR SERVICE If you experience a problem with the CONSULT II please read the CONSULT II Operator s Manual thoroughly to make sure you are operating the unit correctly To avoid the inconvenience of returning a non defective unit for repair it is advisable to perform the Self Test procedures presented in Section B of
10. have installed an older version of the Consult card or a PC RECOMMENDATIONS e Check that the program card is properly installed in the program card slot Slot Verify that the labeled side of the program card is toward the face of the tester e Check your program card and be sure that it is a CONSULT II program card lt lt 3 SYMPTOM gt gt Tester does not respond correctly when a key button is pressed MOST LIKELY CAUSE Touch screen is dirty Touch screen is not calibrated correctly RECOMMENDATIONS e Clean the LCD touch screen please see the NOTICES section in the INTRODUCTION for instructions on how to properly clean the touch screen e Re calibrate the LCD touch screen as per the following instructions NOTE Repeating calibration more than a few times is excessive and indicates some problem with the tester Because the touch screen is initially calibrated at the factory users are strongly discouraged from recalibrating An erroneous touch screen calibration may cause severe malfunctions 1 With the Genuine CONSULT II power supply connected power up the tester while pressing the touch screen 2 Select CALIBRATE TOUCH SCREEN B 1 3 With a round toothpick press the center of the squares in the four corners as they appear 4 Plug APP Card A into slot A Next to PCB Plug APP Card B into slot B Select EXIT 5 When the software finishes loading about 10 sec a Niss
11. port via the 10 pin RJ45 connector located at the bottom right end of the tester The operation of RS232 or Ethernet functions are dependent on the program card and the PC device being used Operating procedures for these functions are included in the operator s manuals for the program card or the PC device Instrumentation Port Devices Optional Connect instrumentation port devices required for the test to be performed into the I P port on the lower left side of the tester The operation of the Instrumentation Port functions are dependent on the program card and the instrumen tation device being used Operating procedures for these functions are included in the operator s manuals for the program card or the instrumentation device 3 3 POWERING THE TESTER The CONSULT II be powered by any of the following The vehicle 12 volt battery via the DLC Adapter Cable The AC DC 12 volt power supply The internal battery pack CAUTION Use only the Genuine CONSULLT II battery and AC DC Power Supply The tester may be damaged if anything else is used VEHICLE BATTERY The tester is powered directly by the DLC Adapter Cable when the cable is connected to the DLC I or DLC II on the vehicle while the vehicle ignition is turned ON AC DC 12 VOLT POWER SUPPLY Connect the AC DC 12 volt power supply to the lower right side of the tester then plug the power supply into a standard wall outlet BATTERY PACK Press the On Off sw
12. this CONSULT II Operator s Manual to determine if there is a problem with the unit If it is determined that a problem exists please call Tech Mate at 1 800 662 2001 and request the scan tool repair representative The representative will review the problem with you and determine the proper course of action and warranty eligibility If the unit needs in warranty repair the representative will advise you of the Repair Center address and what components to send with the CONSULT II Send the unit and required components to the Service Center freight prepaid Upon receipt of the unit at the Service Center it will be repaired or replaced at no charge and returned freight prepaid within a 48 hour turnaround period If the unit is out of warranty the scan tool representative to the best of their knowledge will inform you of the repair cost based upon the symptoms described along with repair payment methods The representative will advise you of the Repair Center address and what components to send with the CONSULT II Send the unit and required components to the Service Center freight prepaid Upon receipt at the Service Center the unit will be repaired and returned to you In either case please include a note with the unit that provides the date of purchase a brief explanation of the problem and your return address COD s please A 1 B IF YOU ARE HAVING PROBLEM If you have a problem using the CONSULT II and the program card fir
13. BEFORE USING YOUR NISSAN CONSULT II TESTER GENERAL PRECAUTIONS e CONSULT II employs precision electronic components which should not be used where there are sudden changes in temperature high temperatures or excessive humidity dust and dirt Also do not leave the CONSULT II where it might be exposed to direct sunlight e Moisture may condense on the surface of the CONSULT II if it is brought into a warm room from the cold If this happens do not use the CONSULT II until all moisture has been removed or has dried Several magnets are used the printer section so do not leave your CONSULT II unit in places where there are metal particles Do not allow metal objects such as paper clips to fall inside Do not operate the printer without paper iii 5 NOTICE Do not remove or install a program card while power is applied to the CONSULT II If you wish to change or add a program card first turn the tester off by pressing the On Off switch NOTICE Do not use sharp objects on the touchscreen Use your finger tip NOTICE To preserve battery life the CONSULT II is shipped from the factory with the battery pack installed but disconnected Before using the CONSULT II for the first time refer to Section 4 0 to remove the back cover and connect the battery wire to the tester The battery pack should be fully charged before using the CONSULT II for the first time Section 4 0 also includes battery charging instructions
14. CONSULT ii Operator s Manual fh Vetronix Corporation Dayu 51 Saulens Far Vehicle Elecirnics NISSAN Tcr SERVICE EQUIPRAERIT ANDO SPECIAL TOOLS the Dealer s Toolbox COSULI II Operator s Manual CONFORMITY Vetronix Corporation certifies that the Nissan CONSULT II kit complies with the following requirements as called out in the 89 336 EEC Directive for the European Community Upon request Vetronix Corporation will supply a copy of the Declaration of Conformity Product Specifications Standards CISPR 22 1993 EN 55022 Edition 1 Class A IEC 1000 4 2 1995 EN50082 1 1992 IEC1000 4 3 1995 EN50082 1 1992 1000 4 4 1995 50082 1 1992 Copyright 1999 Printedin USA 3 99 Vetronix Corporation Manual P N 02002606 005 TABLE CONTENTS INTRODUCTION 55 a Liu Pee tek ete eet i CONSULT II OPERATOR S MANUAL 2 i PROGRAM CARD OPERATOR S 5 n nuansa i SCREEN DISPLAYS IN THIS i LOCATION OF VEHICLE ECUs AND TEST i CAUTIONS NOTICES NOTES Ritu sities Sia tl A Mbit i IMPORTANT SAFETY 8 22 2200000404 0 0 aparecia boras sonatas arar apaia ii OPERATING PRECAUTIONS Z t tote haste th ave ee cen ential ili BEFORE USING YOUR NISSAN CONSULT I iii NOTICES uu
15. Diagnostic Software Card not shown Hook not shown Handstrap not shown Battery Cover Assembly not shown Battery Pack not shown Paper Spindle not shown INTRODUCTION The CONSULT II and associated program card s are designed for use by trained service personnel to diagnose and repair electronic systems in Nissan vehicles Every attempt has been made to provide complete and accurate technical information based on factory service information available at the time of publication However the right is reserved to make changes at any time without notice To familiarize yourself with the CONSULT II and program card capabilities and how to use them please read through the operator s manuals before putting the CONSULT II and program card s to work The tools designed to reduce time consuming reference to manuals as much as possible CONSULT II OPERATOR S MANUAL CONSULT II Operator s Manual lists the diagnostic capabilities of the tester and describes the hardware components contained within the CONSULT II PROGRAM CARD OPERATOR S MANUALS The program card operator s manuals provide operating instructions for the test modes available in the program The program card operator s manuals should be used in conjunction with the Service Manual for the vehicle being tested SCREEN DISPLAYS IN THIS MANUAL The data shown in the screen displays in the CONSULT II Operator s Manual is sample data for illustration purposes only
16. an CONSULT II menu display should appear If a Battery Discharge message appears press OKAY This message does not indicate a failure 6 Select BACK to pass the date screen then BACK again to pass the time screen 7 IP Address message appears press OKAY and then BACK This message does not indicate a failure 8 Select UTILITIES then press SCROLL DOWN until the TOUCHSCREEN TEST button appears Select TOUCHSCREEN TEST 9 Press the inside corner of each of the four squares at the corners of the screen With each square that is pressed the tester should beep 10 Select BACK 11 Turn the tester off lt lt 4 gt gt Error message is displayed MOST LIKELY CAUSE e Vehicle ignition switch is turned off Tester not connected to vehicle DLC Adapter Cable is malfunctioning Loose connections RECOMMENDATIONS e Make sure vehicle ignition switch is in the ON position Disconnect and reconnect the DLC Adapter Cable making sure the connector is properly connected lt lt 5 SYMPTOM gt gt Printer cannot print by pressing the Copy button MOST LIKELY CAUSE e Battery charge insufficient to print Printer is out of paper Printer is malfunctioning RECOMMENDATIONS e Charge the batteries or use an external power source Put paper in the printer Run the printer Self Test or print to test lt
17. ar motion on clear plastics The cleaning solution should be applied to the towel rather than directly to the surface of the touch screen The touch screen has air vents and is not designed to be water tight Fluid may seep in from behind the panel if it is not cleaned properly NOTICE If a message appears recommending touch screen recalibration refer to Appendix B If You Are Having A Problem Symptom 3 for the touch screen recalibration procedure NOTICE If the ambient temperature rises above 40 C and the LCD backlight is on it will be turned off When the temperature drops below 40 C the LCD backlight must be manually turned on again 1 0 THE CONSULT II KIT CONSULT II kit consists of a hand held tester and attachments which allows the use of one tool for many automotive diagnostic applications The kit is designed so that future automotive diagnostic applications can be easily incorporated into the existing tester The diagnostic capabilities of the tester components are described in this section A description of the hardware related to each component is included in the following sections CONSULT II The Nissan CONSULT II is a handheld tester intended for use by professional automotive service technicians for the diagnosis and repair of Nissan vehicles The CONSULT II interfaces with the vehicle and other components via connector cables and adapters The connector cables and adapters are described in Section 2 0
18. ce such as a garage be sure there is proper ventilation Never inhale exhaust gases they contain carbon monoxide a colorless odorless extremely dangerous gas which can cause unconsciousness or death CAUTION Do not use the Basic Measurement Lead Set to check voltages higher than 32 volts Don t plug the test leads into a standard AC wall outlet Also the test leads should be kept away from high tension secondary ignition wires when the engine is cranking or running CAUTION When measuring resistance be sure to confirm that voltage is not applied to the object Otherwise the tester may be damaged due to the abnormal current CAUTION Use only the Genuine CONSULT II battery and AC adapter The tester be damaged if anything else is used CAUTION After replacing the printer paper or Genuine CONSULT II batteries always confirm that the back cover is securely locked in place with the fastener If the back cover is not locked securely in place the tester itself the battery pack the paper roll or the back cover may fall resulting in personal injury or damage to the CONSULT II CAUTION The tester should only be used where the operating temperature is between 0 C 50 C 32 F 122 F If the tester is operated outside of this range the LCD will be damaged CAUTION The LCD backlight should only be used where the operating temperature is less than 40 C 104 F If it is operated above this temperature it may be damaged
19. ce the paper roll 1 Disconnect the power supply cable from the lower right side of the tester 2 Disconnect the DLC cable from the vehicle and from the tester 3 Press the On Off switch to turn the tester off 4 Locate the small lever next to the paper advance wheel near the top right corner of the front of the tester Note that the lever is pointed toward the top of the tester Pull the end of the lever toward the front of the tester until it points up Paper Release Lever 5 Unfasten the velcro strap on the back of the tester and pull the strap out of its retainer at the bottom of the tester 6 Turn the fastener near the top back of the tester 1 4 turn counterclockwise then lift the back cover away from the tester 5 1 Paper Roll Plastic Shaft I 4 Confirm the paper roll is oriented in this direction before threading the paper through the slot The paper roll is held in place with a plastic shaft through the center of the roll Pull the empty roll and shaft out of the back of the tester If necessary use a small screwdriver to pry the shaft out of the retaining clips Install a new paper roll onto the shaft Unroll the paper approximately 4 inches Orient the paper roll so the unrolled paper side is toward the bottom of the tester NOTICE Damage to the print head may result if the paper is installed with the wrong side of the paper towards the print head Insert the end of the paper into
20. de when the DLC cable is con nected to the vehicle and the vehicle ignition is ON RECOMMENDATIONS Disconnect the DLC cable from the vehicle lt lt 9 SYMPTOM gt gt vertical line appears on the LCD display when the tester is turned OFF RECOMMENDATIONS This is not a malfunction The vertical line will disappear within a minute or two lt lt 10 SYMPTOM gt gt During Battery Quick Charge LCD becomes faded RECOMMENDATIONS This is not a malfunction It is consequence of battery heating during charging The screen will return to normal after the Quick Charge is complete NOTE CONSULT II is designed to restart automatically in case of a software malfunction If the CONSULT II does not restart automatically after a screen freeze or does not respond to any user action manual restarting may be required MANUAL RESTARTING PROCEDURE Disconnect external power the DLC Adapter Cable and the AC DC 12 volt Adapter Disconnect and reconnect the Genuine CONSULT II battery pack wire referring to the section entitled REPLACING THE GENUINE CONSULT II BATTERIES on page 4 2 B 3 GLOSSARY ABBREVIATIONS 1509141 2 1962 LCD LED P N PCMCIA RJ45 RS232 VAC VDC Analog to Digital Alternating Current The speed at which data is transferred over a serial data link Bits per second Unit used for baud rate Direct Current Diagnostic Data Link Data Link Connector
21. e CONSULT II it also provides a trickle charge to the internal battery pack When an external power source is connected CONSULT II can operate with a discharged battery pack or with the battery pack removed Vehicle Battery The tester can be powered from the vehicle battery when the DLC Adapter Cable is connected to the tester and to the vehicle DLC AC DC Power Supply The AC DC Power Supply which is part of the basic CONSULT II tool set can power the tester via the DC Power Jack located on the right side of the tester The AC DC Power Supply provides power to the CONSULT II when it is operating outside of the vehicle power supply is a switching supply which operates world wide with input voltages ranging from 100 VAC to 240 VAC and 50 60 Hz It is capable of providing an output of 12 volts DC with a current of 1 65 amps minimum 2 6 BASIC MEASUREMENT LEAD SET CONSULT II has the capability to perform certain types of non serial data measurements using the Basic Measurement Lead Set The Basic Measurement Lead Set consists of three single wire probes The probes are designed so that other probe tips e g alligator clips can be easily installed in place of the pointed tips The probes are color coded with one probe being red one blue and one black ground matching the ports on the CONSULT II Measurements which can be performed by the test leads include Voltage Frequency Pulse Width Dut
22. he Nissan DLC DDL connector 1990 1999 model year vehicles or to the 16 pin DLC II J1962 connector 2000 model year and later vehicles DLC Adapter Cable DLC Adapter Cable DLC II 3196 DLC I DDL Connector Connector NOTE If you attempt to turn the tester OFF and the tester does not turn OFF then the tester may still be connected to a vehicle the tester remains in a sleep mode when the DLC cable is connected to a vehicle and the vehicle ignition is turned ON Also when you turn ON a tester that was left connected to a vehicle it will return to the same screen that was displayed before it was turned OFF NOTE CONSULT II is designed to restart automatically in case of a software malfunction If the CONSULT II does not restart automatically after a screen freeze or does not respond to any user action manual restarting may be required MANUAL RESTARTING PROCEDURE Disconnect external power the DLC Adapter Cable and the AC DC 12 volt Adapter Disconnect and reconnect the Genuine CONSULT II battery pack wire referring to the section entitled REPLACING THE GENUINE CONSULT II BATTERIES on 4 2 3 2 CONNECTING MEASUREMENT DEVICES TO THE TESTER Basic Measurement Test Lead Set Plug the Basic Measurement test leads required for the test to be performed into the matching color ports on the face of the CONSULT II PC Communication Devices PC compatible equipment may be connected to the PC
23. ions DISPLAY AND TOUCHSCREEN OPERATION The CONSULT II contains a graphic LCD display A Touchscreen keypad overlays the CONSULT II s LCD display The tester is controlled by pressing keys on the LCD display Active keys are displayed in bold black text and inactive keys are displayed in grey text 2 2 DATA LINK CONNECTOR ADAPTER CABLES Data Link Connector DLC Adapter Cables are used to connect the CONSULT II to the vehicle s Data Link Connectors DLCs The DLC Cable connects between the 26 DLC connector the CONSULT II and the Nissan DLC I DDL connector and DLC II J1962 connector on the vehicle 26 Pin DLC Connector DLC II J1962 Connector 2000 model year 26 Pin DLC Connector DLC I DDL Connector 1999 model year RS232 CABLE RS232 Cable connects the PC Port of the CONSULT II to other serial communication devices such as a personal computer ETHERNET CABLE The Ethernet Cable connects the PC Port of the CONSULT II to an Ethernet equipped computer I P CABLE OPTIONAL The I P Cable connects optional pressure transducers to the tester 2 3 SELF TEST ADAPTERS Self Test Adapters are included as a standard part of the CONSULT II kit a DLC I DLC II Self Test Adapter and an PC Port Self Test Adapter DLC I DLC II Self Test Adapter The DLC II Self Test Adapter is a molded one piece adapter which contains the adapter for both the DLC I and the DLC II connect
24. itch to power the tester via the internal battery pack POWERING THE CONSULT II Power is provided by the vehicle battery when the tester is connected to the DLC I DLC II on the vehicle TURNING THE TESTER ON AND OFF The CONSULT II is turned on and off by pressing the On Off switch located below the display near the lower right corner of the tester The battery pack allows you to turn the tester on without being connected to external power Simply press the On Off switch If the battery pack is discharged or removed the tester can still be used by connecting the tester to an external power source The tester will automatically turn on To turn the CONSULT II off press the On Off switch When the tester is connected to the vehicle DLC I or DLC II the tester will automatically power up when the ignition is turned on and cannot be turned off until the ignition is turned off or the DLC Adapter Cable is disconnected MAIN MENU When the tester is turned on and the software is loaded the Main Menu is displayed If the display is correct follow the instructions in the program card operator s manual If the CONSULT II is powered up without a program installed or if the program card is not fully inserted or is inserted into the bottom slot the tester displays Unable to detect Program Card If the screen remains blank or something other than the Power up screen is displayed see Appendix B If You re Having A Problem
25. lt 6 SYMPTOM gt gt The CONSULT II does not pass all of the Self Tests MOST LIKELY CAUSE Tester is not receiving power Loose connections Tester is connected to the vehicle DLC RECOMMENDATIONS e Check that the cable is securely attached to the tester e Check that the DLC I and DLC II cable connector pins are clean Double check that the appropriate test adapter required for certain tests is properly installed and making good contact during the testing Disconnect the tester from the vehicle B 2 lt lt 7 SYMPTOM gt gt CONSULT II does not power up when connected to the vehicle battery via the DLC Adapter Cable or the AC DC 12 Volt Adapter MOST LIKELY CAUSE DLC Adapter Cable not making good contact e AC DC 12 Volt Adapter connector not making good contact Faulty cable Faulty AC DC Power Supply RECOMMENDATIONS Verify that the power cord is connected properly Disconnect and reconnect the DLC Adapter Cable to the tester and the vehicle connector Disconnect and reconnect the AC DC 12 Volt Adapter connector Replace cable Replace AC DC Adapter lt lt 8 SYMPTOM gt gt When the operator turns the tester OFF the tester does not turn OFF the tester returns to the same screen that was displayed before it was turned OFF MOST LIKELY CAUSE Tester is still connected to a vehicle The tester remains a sleep mo
26. n will move outward until it is flush with the end of the Tab Program Expansion T card The slots are keyed so the cards can only be Slot Slot ab installed one way If the card stops before the eject Slot A Slot B button moves toward the bottom of the tester it is probably inserted upside down Turn the card over and try again Do not force the card if it does not slide in easily EJECTING A CARD A card eject button is located on either side of the card slots The arrow on each of the eject buttons indicates which card will be ejected NOT the direction that the eject button should be pushed In order to eject a card each eject button should be pushed straight in The left button is the eject button for the program card Slot A and the right button is for ejecting the expansion card Slot B NOTICE Pushing the eject buttons in any direction other than straight in may cause damage to the tester NOTE The installation of a program card does not automatically begin tester operation 3 1 CONNECTING THE TESTER TO THE VEHICLE Refer to the Service Manual for the vehicle you are testing to determine the location and type of Data Link Connector DLC provided on the vehicle 1 Connect the 26 pin end of the appropriate DLC Adapter Cable DLC I or DLC II to the bottom center of the tester then tighten the screws 2 vehicle end of the DLC Adapter Cable provides adapters for connecting the tester to t
27. o avoid pinching the battery pack wire Fit the tab on the bottom end of the back cover into the slot on the back of the tester then lower the top of the cover into place Turn the fastener 1 4 turn clockwise to lock the cover in place CAUTION After replacing the printer paper or Genuine CONSULT II batteries always confirm that the back cover is securely locked in place with the fastener If the back cover is not locked securely in place the tester itself the battery pack the paper roll or the back cover may fall resulting in personal injury or damage to the CONSULT II Thread the hand strap through the retainer at the bottom of the tester Adjust the hand strap size to your preference then press the velcro portions of the strap together New batteries require charging before the tester can be powered by the battery pack Refer to the Battery Pack Quick Charge Utility instructions at the start of this section to charge the battery pack 4 3 5 0 REPLACING THE PRINTER PAPER A red stripe on one side of the printer paper during printing indicates the paper roll is near the end and the roll must be replaced soon Printer paper rolls Vetronix part number 02002709 Kent Moore part number J 44200 4 may be ordered from Tech Mate NOTICE Be sure to use only the specified thermal paper rolls obtained from your nearest Service Center listed in Appendix A Warranty Any other type of paper may cause permanent damage to the tester To repla
28. ors The adapter is designed to test one connector the DLC Adapter Cable at a time DLC I or DLC II If the adapter is connected to both connectors simultaneously it will not damage the cable tester or adapter however it will not allow for full testing of the cables A DLC I DDL Self Test Adapter End DLC II J1962 Self Test Adapter End PC Port Self Test Adapter The PC Port Self Test Adapter plugs into the Port of the CONSULT II when performing the RS232 Ethernet Self Test 2 4 POWER SOURCES CONSULT II can operate from its internal battery pack can receive power from the vehicle or it can be powered from the AC DC Power Supply CAUTION Use only the Genuine CONSULT II battery and AC DC Power Supply The tester be damaged if anything else is used INTERNAL BATTERY PACK The internal battery pack is a 6 cell 7 2 volt Nickel Metal Hydride Genuine CONSULT II battery and can provide 1500 mAH of power The rechargeable Battery pack is provided to power the tester under the following conditions 1 When the vehicle ignition is off 2 While the engine is cranking 3 Temporary off vehicle stand alone usage The battery pack also powers the clock calendar See Section 4 0 for battery charging and replacement instructions 2 5 EXTERNAL POWER External power can be supplied in two ways from the vehicle battery or from an AC DC Power Supply When external power is used to power th
29. plug and cord pull by the plug rather than the cord when disconnecting the power supply Make sure the cord is located so that it will not be stepped on tripped over or otherwise subjected to damage or stress An extension cord should not be used unless absolutely necessary Use of an improper extension cord could result in the risk of fire and electric shock If an extension cord must be used make sure that a That the pins on the plug of the extension cord are the same number size and shape as those of the plug on the charger b That the extension cord is properly wired and in good electrical condition and c That the wire size is No 18 AWG minimum and that the cord is not over 100 feet 30 48m Do not operate the power supply with a damaged cord or plug replace them immediately Do not operate the power supply if it has received a sharp blow been dropped or otherwise damaged in any way If the unit has been damaged take it to a qualified serviceman Do not disassemble the power supply Take the power supply to a qualified serviceman when service or repair is required Incorrect reassembly may result in the risk of electric shock or fire To reduce the risk of electric shock unplug the power supply from the outlet before attempting any maintenance or cleaning Turning off the tester controls will not reduce this risk ii OPERATING PRECAUTIONS CAUTION When performing any checks with the engine running in an enclosed spa
30. st select SELF TEST from the program card Utilities menu and perform the appropriate Self Test This section is intended to help you get back on track if the CONSULT II appears to be operating abnormally Examples of most of the displays which you might see under abnormal conditions are shown In addition the most likely cause for the condition is given as well as other possible causes and recommendations on how to isolate or eliminate the problem If your problem is not isolated or eliminated by using these instructions see WARRANTY AND REPAIR INFORMATION in Appendix A lt lt 1 SYMPTOM gt gt Blank screen is displayed when the tester is turned on MOST LIKELY CAUSE Battery pack discharged and tester is not receiving power from vehicle Incorrect card is installed Slot A example CONSULT VE991 card is installed RECOMMENDATIONS e Charge batteries Inspect the DLC Adapter Cable and connectors Inspect the AC DC 12 volt Adapter cable and plug Check your program card and be sure that it is a CONSULT II program card lt lt 2 gt gt Unable to detect Program is displayed when the tester is turned on MOST LIKELY CAUSE Program card is not installed or not fully installed in the program card slot Slot Program card is installed in the incorrect slot Expansion Slot Slot Program card is installed upside down e Incorrect card is installed you
31. the paper slot on the tester until it passes through the tester in the direction of the arrow on the plastic and projects out the front at least 1 inch From the front of the tester confirm the paper is projecting through the paper slot and is aligned straight then press the lever to its original position pointing toward the top of the tester This locks the paper in place Press the plastic paper roll shaft into the plastic retainer clips until it snaps into place 5 2 13 14 15 16 Fit the tab on the bottom end of the back cover into the slot on the back of the tester then lower the top of the cover into place Turn the fastener 1 4 turn clockwise to lock the cover in place CAUTION After replacing the printer paper or Genuine CONSULT II batteries always confirm that the back cover is securely locked in place with the fastener If the back cover is not locked securely in place the tester itself the battery pack the paper roll or the back cover may fall resulting in personal injury or damage to the CONSULT II Thread the hand strap through the retainer at the bottom of the tester Adjust the hand strap size to your preference then press the velcro portions of the strap together Turn the tester On When the software has been loaded press the Copy key to print the display Confirm the printer is operating correctly 5 3 APPENDICES A WARRANTY AND REPAIR INFORMATION B IF YOU ARE HAVING A PROBLEM C GLOSSARY
32. tively the ambient room temperature should be between 10 C and 40 C 50 F and 104 F The battery can be charged between 0 C and 50 C 32 F and 122 F but this may shorten the battery life BATTERY PACK QUICK CHARGE UTILITY The quick charge will take approximately 90 minutes An optional discharge before charge is also provided This will fully discharge the battery before charging The discharge cycle could take up to 14 hours It is recommended that the discharge cycle be performed periodically especially when the Tester appears to be retaining its charge for an abnormally short period of time Typically fully discharging once every two months assuming regular Tester usage is considered normal Please refer to the Application User s Manual for specific instructions on charging and discharging the battery Battery Charging Utility Battery Voltage Charger Input 0 100 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 30 90 100 Battery Charge IDLE Start Battery Start Stop Battery Charging Discharge Charging REPLACING THE GENUINE CONSULT II BATTERIES The capacity of the Genuine CONSULT II batteries will decrease over time and will need to be replaced periodically Battery packs Vetronix part number 03002152 Kent Moore part number J 44200 13 may be ordered from Tech Mate CAUTION Only use a Genuine CONSULT II battery pack supplied by CONSULT II distributor in the CONSULT II Other types of batteries may burst causing personal injur
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34. ut disconnected Before using the CONSULT II for the first time refer to Section 4 0 to remove the back cover and connect the battery wire to the tester The battery pack should be fully charged before using the CONSULT II for the first time Section 4 0 also includes battery charging instructions NOTICE Do not remove or install a program card while power is applied to the CONSULT II If you wish to change or add a program card first turn the tester off by pressing the On Off switch INSTALLING A PROGRAM CARD The CONSULT II must be used in conjunction with a program The program card contains the software that allows the tester to operate Be sure the CONSULT II is turned off before installing or removing a program card Pull on the two outside tabs of the rubber boot at the bottom of the tester to open the card compartment Two card slots are located in the bottom end of the CONSULT II The top slot closest to the face of the tester is where the program card is inserted pro gram card slot A The bottom slot closest to the back of the tester is where an expansion card is inserted expansion card slot B Do not insert the program card into the bottom slot slot B or the tester will fail to operate Hold the card so that the end with two rows of small holes is pointed toward the card slot then insert the card firmly into the appropriate slot Button a Button When the card is fully inserted the black eject butto
35. y Cycle Resistance Red jack only MEASUREMENT RANG Accuracy VOLTAGE RANGES 4 volts 0 5 0 01V 32 volts 0 5 0 1V RESISTANCE RANGE 0Q to 1MQ 5 10 FREQUENCY RANGE 5 Hz to 1 KHz 1 KHz to 60 KHz DUTY CYCLE 1 to 100 5 Hz to 1 KHz 1 to 100 1 KHz to 60 KHz PULSE WIDTH 0 ms to 50 ms 50 ms to 100 ms NOTE The test lead set provided in the CONSULT II kit is only intended for automotive type signal measurement 32 volt max 2 7 PC INTERFACE The CONSULT II supports either RS232 or the Ethernet communications but not both simultaneously Both interfaces share a common connector RS232 The CONSULT II contains RS232 Input Output I O serial data connection capable of supporting peripheral devices The RS232 connection allows the tester to transfer and receive data to and from other RS232 compatible devices such as a computer The RS232 Interface is full duplex and can operate up to 115 2 Kbps ETHERNET The CONSULT II provides a high speed Ethernet Interface This interface can operate at baud rates of up to 10 Mbps and can provide a high speed link to a computer system or network for upload or download of data procedures or program information Instrumentation Port Program Card Slot Expansion Slot A Card Slot DLC Adapter Slot B Cable Port 2 8 3 0 GETTING STARTED IMPORTANT To preserve battery life the CONSULT II is shipped from the factory with the battery pack installed b
36. y and damage to the tester To replace the batteries 1 2 Disconnect the power supply cable from the lower right side of the tester Disconnect the DLC cable from the vehicle and from the tester Press the On Off switch to turn the tester off Unfasten the velcro strap on the back of the tester and pull the strap out of its retainer at the bottom of the tester Turn the fastener near the top back of the tester 1 4 turn counterclockwise then lift the back cover away from the tester Release Velcro Strap Fastener 4 2 10 11 12 13 Battery Pack VTX p n 03002152 Kent Moore J 44200 13 Battery wire connector Pull the battery pack out of the plastic retainer clips until it is approximately 2 inches from the tester Note where the battery wire connects to the tester and how the wires are routed around the batteries then pull on the wire connector to free the battery pack NOTICE Genuine CONSULT II batteries recyclable Under various state and local laws it may be illegal to dispose of Genuine CONSULT II batteries in the municipal waste system Check with local solid waste officials in your area for recycling options or proper disposal methods Connect the new battery pack wire to the connector in the back of the tester Press the connector on firmly Route the wires around the batteries then snap the battery pack into the plastic clips NOTICE When closing the back cover be sure t
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