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1. AN SPX BRAND scope with InfoTech User Guide InfoTech Software Pin 1 BAT Wire Color R Pin 2 SIGNAL Wire Color LG Pin 3 GND Time Volts RPM 653 Ela a 6 5 A 3 9 Cursors_ Freeze Panel Raster IMPORTANT NOTICES SAFETY DEFINITIONS Follow all DANGER WARNING IMPORTANT and Note messages in this manual These safety messages are defined and formatted as follows A DANGER or WARNING Means you risk bodily harm and or possible loss of life IMPORTANT Means the information demands special attention or that you risk damage to the vehicle or the tool NOTE Provide clarity and helpful tips The safety messages cover situations SPX is aware of SPX cannot know evaluate or advise you as to all of the possible hazards You must be certain that any conditions or service procedures encountered do not jeopardize your personal safety COPYRIGHTS No part of this manual may be reproduced stored in a retrieval system or transmitted in any form or by any means electronic mechanical photocopying recording or otherwise without the prior written permission of SPX Microsoft and Microsoft Windows are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and or other countries Windows screen captures may be used for instructional purposes This document may also include other tradenames and trademarks of SPX Corporation and other companies DISCLAIMER All
2. Tests screen Figure 4 3 on page 14 MAA nana Mr TT MEA A A A Fade Functional Tests Connect the RED test lead and the BLACK ground to the scope module Turn the ignition switch OFF Disconnect the electrical connector from the PCM Freeze Repair Info Figure 4 7 Component Tests Scope Multimeter Demonstration Screen Training On Screen To use the demonstration screens refer to the instructions in Component Tests Scope with Info Tech on page 23 15 4 Component Tests InfoTech Component Tests Function Keys Repair Info Function Key NOTE The Repair Info function key does not always appear because some vehicle system tests do not have additional repair information available The Repair Info function key displays a menu of additional functions for the selected component The menu options vary for each component Possi ble options include the following e Location e Specification e Circuit Description e Circuit Diagram e Connector e Reference Waveform These options are described separately in the next few sections NOTE If you press the Repair Info function key to display the menu but do not want to select an option press the EXIT key or press the Repair Info function key again to close the menu Functional Tests Connect the RED test lead and the BLACK ground to the scope module Turm the ignition switch OFF Disconnect the electrical connector from the PCM 7
3. e If DMM is on the word Frozen flashes at the top of each DMM panel Scope InfoTech User Guide 3 8 Scope Ignition Scope Ignition Scope Function Keys If DMM is on make sure the top panel is selected and has a solid border not moving dashes NOTE If the panel is selected but has moving dashes you can press either the ENTER key or the Cursors Time Volts function key to remove them Use the Up and Down Direction keys to scroll through the readings as necessary The scroll bar number changes to indicate which frame is displayed NOTE If DMM is on the Frozen DMM panels also change to display past data Optionally use the Function keys on the frozen screen to do any of the following e Cursors use this function key as described in Cursors Time Volts Function Key on page 88 e Go use this function key to restart the live readings e Panel Playback use this function key to view saved files When you use this key a Load screen appears for selecting a file to view Use the Up and Down Direction keys to select a file and then press the ENTER key NOTE You can also use the Playback option on the main menu to playback files For details about Playback refer to 15 Playback on page 131 e Panel Save use this function key to save the captured frames of data as a file When you use this key a Save screen appears for saving a file Use the Up and Down Direction keys to select
4. Figure 7 7 Lab Scope Screen DMM Off All Channels Displayed 6 Notice the following about this screen 48 The right side of the screen contains the wave form lines in a graph If you used Auto Setup the lines are evenly spaced in the graph Each color coded channel has a separate line Each line represents the strength amplitude of the electrical signal over time The graphs horizontal axis represents time the vertical axis represents the amplitude of the signal For details refer to Time Volts Pane on page 58 Each waveform line has an offset line that represents the zero voltage point for that chan nel The offset line is labeled on the left side of the line with the first letter of the channel s color R B G or Y For details refer to Time Volts Pane on page 58 If only one waveform line is displayed the right side of the graph is labeled with the channel s voltage range with the low value at the bottom and the high value at the top The L or J marker indicates that a trigger is currently set The color of the marker indicates the channel the trigger is assigned to The posi tion of the marker on the graph indicates the trigger time and amplitude The shape of marker L or J indicates the trigger slope For details refer to Trigger Pane on page 61 The waveform graph s background grid can be turned on or off For details refer to Panel Menu Grid Off On Option on page 70 The col
5. 1 If DMMis On make sure the top panel is selected and has a solid border not moving dashes e For Raster mode horizontal cursors changing the active cylinder changes the voltages in the 2 Display the Cursors pane by pressing the Cursors cursor display to the voltages for the active Time Volts function key so the label is Time Volts cylinder Cursors pane is displayed as shown in Figure For Parade mode vertical cursors changing the active cylinder changes the time values in Cursors the cursor display ES Figure 8 30 Ignition Scope Screen DMM Off Cursors Pane 90 Scope InfoTech User Guide Freeze Function Key Ignition Scope The Ignition Scope Freeze function lets you stop and freeze the waveform readings and DMM readings if DMM is on You can then view up to 50 past frames of collected data You can also print save or replay the readings To freeze the readings follow these steps 1 With the waveforms and DMM readings if DMM is on displayed on the Ignition Scope screen press the Freeze function key This stops all readings and freezes all the displayed panels as shown below 60 01 50 Figure 8 32 Ignition Scope Screen DMM On Frozen Screen 2 Notice the following about the frozen screens e Ascroll bar appears on the waveform graph e The Function keys at the bottom of the screen change and provide options for printing saving and replaying the readings
6. Iqnition Current Figure 16 3 Indexed Information Alphabetical Listing 4 Select the item to look up and press the ENTER key This displays the information for the item Indexed Information Low Amp Probe Scope Module Description AC coupling is used hy the labscope tr capture the AC component on the top 0 a DC voltage El Figure 16 4 Indexed Information Item Information 5 View the information optionally use the Print function key to print the information 6 When finished use the EXIT key to return to previous screens 135 NOTES 136 Scope InfoTech User Guide ORDER INFORMATION Replacement and optional parts can be ordered directly from your SPX authorized tool supplier Your order should include the following information e quantity e Dart number e item description Technical Service If you have any questions on the operation of the product please call 800 533 6127 Repair Service Log on to www Repairtrack com for information regarding SPX electronic product repair service Scope InfoTech User Guide 137 655 EISENHOWER DRIVE OWATONNA MN 55060 0995 USA TECH SERVICES 800 533 FAX 800 955 CUSTOMER SERVICE 800 533 FAX 800 283 6127 8329 6127 8665 www otctools com Rev C 534259 April 27 2011
7. Specifications and Control Module Location For instructions for the Components Tests function when the Scope module is connected to the tool refer to 5 Component Tests Scope with Info Tech on page 23 Scope Info Tech User Guide Basic Component Tests The Component Tests function lets you look up component test instructions for a specific vehicle To look up component information follow these steps 1 Start the application to display the main menu screen For details refer to Software Startup on page 5 Wehicle Entry Component Tests Repair Trac Vehicle system Tests Utility Indexed Information Figure 4 1 Main Menu Screen 2 Ifthe correct vehicle information is not displayed in the top part of the screen select Vehicle Entry and identify the vehicle For complete instructions refer to 3 Vehicle Entry on page 11 13 4 Component Tests InfoTech Basic Component Tests GM 003 Pontiac Car Grand Fris GT 3 8 6 Engine Vehicle Entry Component Tests Repair Trac Vehicle System Tests Utility Indexed Information Figure 4 2 Main Menu Screen with Vehicle Entered 3 From the main menu screen select Component Tests This displays a list of components on the Component Tests screen NOTE The list displays only the components available for the vehicle being tested Component Tests Camshaft Position Sensor Heated Oxvgen Sensor Knock Detonation Sensor MAP Sensor Mass Air Fl
8. The third group of function keys Trigger Freeze Panel Glitch On Off appears when the top panel is selected and it contains the waveform display as shown in Figure 7 18 or when the top panel is selected and the Glitch panel is displayed in the bottom half of the screen as shown in Figure 7 19 0 0010 15 000 12430 1426 1427b0 Figure 7 18 Lab Scope Screen DMM On Function Keys with Top Panel Display Selected Clitch Figure 7 19 Lab Scope Screen Glitch On Function Keys Cursors To use these function keys refer to the steps in the following sections e Trigger Trigger Cursors Time Volts Function Key on page 57 e Freeze Freeze Function Key Lab Scope on page 66 e Panel Panel Function Key Lab Scope on page 69 e Glitch Glitch Function Key on page 71 Scope InfoTech User Guide 7 Scope Lab Scope Lab Scope with DMM On The fourth group of function keys Full Freeze Panel Reset appears when one of the bottom DMM panels is selected and it contains a DMM reading as shown in Figure 7 20 0 000 15 000 12430 11426 112 60 12438 1142 673 12 760 Figure 7 20 Lab Scope Screen DMM On Function Keys with Bottom DMM Panel Display Selected To use the Full Panel and Reset function keys refer to the following sections in 6 Digital Multi Meter DMM e Full Function Key on page 39 e Panel Function Key DMM on page 41 e Reset Function Key on page 43 To use the Freeze f
9. VY Figure 2 1 Scope Module Connection to Diagnostic Tool NGIS tool shown Scope InfoTech User Guide c Position the Scope module with the front side facing the compartment of the tool and with the hardware interface ports aligned d Place the module into the compartment and press it into place e Slide the Locking Bars in to lock the module in place Connect the tool s Power Supply into the diagnostic tool s Power Port and into a 110 volt wall outlet NOTE Optionally you can skip this step and use the tool s battery power Color Coded Channel Ports Figure 2 2 Scope Module Back View 4 Insert the ground probe s connector pin into the ground port on the top of the Scope module Determine which test probe s are required for the test you are doing and connect their BNC connectors to the color coded channel ports on the top of the Scope module Match the colors of the probes to the colors of the channel ports The channel colors are red blue green and yellow Use the diagnostic tool s On Off button to turn the power on NOTES 10 Scope InfoTech User Guide 3 Vehicle Entry The Vehicle Entry function lets you identify the vehi cle being diagnosed You use this option to identify the vehicle before selecting the Component Tests option To enter the vehicle information follow these steps 1 Start the application to display the main menu screen For details refer to Software Startu
10. Varies based on the selected Channel color Ohms channel 1 only Amps DC Volts AC Volts Range Varies based on the selected Measure NOTE Select Auto to have the soft ware automatically set up the channel To have the software automatically set up multiple channels see the Note after step o Scope InfoTech User Guide 7 Scope Lab Scope Lab Scope Only with DMM Off 5 Do one of the following e To set up another waveform press the Down Direction key to select the next section s Channel field Then repeat step 4 e To display the waveforms you have set up press the Auto Setup function key This displays the following screen Figure 7 7 on page 48 NOTE When you use the Auto Setup function the soft ware automatically determines the range for the channels that are turned on and evenly spaces the waveform lines on the screen You can optionally press the ENTER key to display the waveforms with the range settings you have entered in the Range field s After displaying the wave forms you can still use Auto Setup by pressing the Panel function key selecting Auto Setup from the menu and pressing the ENTER key Then go to step 6 NOTE If you are using these steps to set up waveforms with DMM On the Auto Setup function key is not available you have to use the ENTER key to display the waveforms 47 7 Scope Lab Scope Lab Scope Only with DMM Off Time olts Trigger Freeze Glitch On
11. on page 40 Begin with step 2 To use the Panel function Key menu options use the following instructions e Use Panel Edit DMM Edit DMM1 Edit DMM2 to select and edit the top DMM panels When selected the DMM panels operate the same as the normal DMM display For a complete description refer to 6 Digital Multi Meter DMM on page 35 e Use Panel Zero to restart the readings for a selected DMM panel For details refer to Panel Menu Zero Option on page 42 e Use Panel Scope to replace the top two DMM panels with a Scope waveform With the waveform displayed and selected the screen operates the same as the normal Lab Scope waveform display with DMM off For a complete description refer to page 48 To select the bottom panel again press the EXIT key e Use Panel Auto Setup to have the Scope software automatically set up the DMM panels e Use Panel Training On Off to turn demonstration data readings on and off For details refer to Panel Menu Training On Off Option on page 71 To use the Reset function key press the key to restart all the readings For details refer to Reset Function Key on page 43 29 5 Component Tests Scope with InfoTech Component Tests Function Keys The fourth group of function keys blank blank Panel blank appears when one of the top DMM panels is selected and it contains edit fields as shown in Figure 5 15 DMM Panel 1 Channel ES Measure CrnssCtsi4s Range O
12. the field selec tion changes to the Time div or the Volts div fields If you accidentally use the Up or Down keys stop and find which field is shaded Time div Volts div or the line s letter Then use the Down Direction key to reselect the line s letter The box around the letter will be shaded d Repeatb and c for each waveform color until all the lines are positioned where you want them see Figure 7 27 on page 62 NOTE When finished if DMM is On the top panel is selected and it has a solid border not moving dashes To select either of the DMM panels for any reason press the EXIT key to change the top panel s border to moving dashes so you can Select a different panel Scope InfoTech User Guide Trigger Pane The fields on the Trigger pane let you set up a trigger for the waveforms You set the trigger as Off On or Glitch For the On trigger or the Glitch Trigger you then set up the slope time and level for the trigger Trigger there are three trigger settings Off On and Glitch as follows Off the trigger is preset to Off This setting continu ally streams live data readings onto the graph The trigger status is TRIG D because the live data is being continuously triggered On you set up a trigger to occur whenever the wave form reaches a specific point event in the graph depending on if the trigger is set to match the rising or falling slope of the waveform When the waveform
13. the screen looks similar to Figure 7 15 NOTE You can optionally use the Auto Setup function to have the software automatically set up the Range values for the panels To do this do the following Turn on each channel you want to use in the top panel by setting the Channel and Measure values Then press the ENTER key to display the wave form s With the waveform s displayed press the EXIT key so you can select the DMM panels Select and turn on each DMM panel you want to use by selecting the panel pressing the ENTER key selecting a Channel and Measure value and then pressing the ENTER key With the waveform s and DMM readings displayed press the Panel function key select Auto Setup from the menu and press the ENTER key Scope InfoTech User Guide DMM panels with the DMM readings Each panel displays the measurement and range at the top the reading in the center and the readings minimum average and maximum at the bottom With either of these panels selected you can repeatedly press the ENTER key to change the panel s display type e Ifthe top panel is selected and has a solid border you must press the EXIT key before you can select a DMM panel Pressing the EXIT key changes the top panel s border to moving dashes e The function keys at the bottom of the screen change based on which panel is currently selected For details refer to Function Keys Lab Scope with DMM On on page 54 10 When y
14. 8 20 Ignition Scope Panel Setup Screen DMM On 5 Notice the following about the setup screen e The screen has three panels The first panel covers the top half of the screen and contains two sections for turning on the primary red and secondary blue channels The other two panels on the bottom half of the screen are for setting up one or two DMM readings e After you set up the panels the waveform read ing s appear together on the top half of the screen and the DMM readings appear sepa rately on the bottom half of the screen Scope InfoTech User Guide Scope Ignition Scope Ignition Scope with DMM On One panel is always selected The selected panel either has a solid border around it and contains edit fields or it has a moving dashes border and contains the waveforms or a meter reading When the selected panel s border is solid the Direction keys move within the panel for changing the edit fields When the selected panel s border is moving dashes the Direction keys move between panels for selecting other panels You can use the DMM Off function key to turn the DMM function off and to return to the Igni tion Scope only setup screen You can use the Top Panel DMM3 and DMM 4 function keys to select other panels for setup The Scope software has a training demo function To use this right away press the Left Direction key to turn the Primary channel on and then press the ENTER key Wit
15. B Location Inspect the condition of the wiring and terminals Specification Use the RED and BLACK scope leads to measure Circuit Desc of the knock sensor signal circuit and ground Ch Diagram IF the resistance readings are within specifications Connector Reconnect the electrical connector to the PEM Ret wave Training On Figure 4 8 Component Tests Repair Info Function Key 16 Repair Info Menu Location Option Use the Repair Info function key s Location option to view a description of the selected component s loca tion in the vehicle To view a description of the component s loca tion follow these steps 1 With the test screen displayed press the Repair Info function key to display the Repair Info menu Functional Tests Connect the RED test lead and the BLACK ground to the scope module Turm the ignition switch OFF Disconnect the electrical connector fram the PCM Inspect the condition of the wiring and terminals Specification Use the RED and BLACK scope leads to measure Circuit Desc of the knock sensor signal circuit and ground Ch Diagram If the resistance readings are within specifications Connector Ref Wave Repair Info Reconnect the electrical connector to the PEM Training On Figure 4 9 Component Tests Repair Info Function Key 2 Select Location and press the ENTER key This displays the Location screen Location Location Lower Front Of Engine
16. BLACK ground to the scope module Turm the ignition switch OFF Disconnect the electrical connector fram the PEM Inspect the condition of the wiring and terminals Use the RED and BLACK scope leads to measure the resistance of the knock sensor signal circuit and ground IF the resistance readings are within specifications the ES iz Fault Reconnect the electrical connector to the PEM Training On Repair into Figure 4 5 Functional Tests Screen Print Function Key Scope InfoTech User Guide 4 Component Tests InfoTech Component Tests Function Keys Training On Function Key The Training On function key lets you view demon stration data for the Scope with InfoTech software Functional Tests Connect the RED test lead and the BLACK ground to the scope module Turm the ignition switch OFF Disconnect the electrical connector fram the PCM Inspect the condition of the wiring and terminals Use the RED and BLACK scope leads to measure the resistance of the knock sensor signal circuit and ground If the resistance readings are within specifications the ES iz Fault Reconnect the electrical connector to the PLM a Training Or Repair Info Figure 4 6 Functional Tests Screen Training On Function Key When you press the Training On function key the Scope with InfoTech demonstration screen appears Figure 4 7 The Training function stays on until you press the EXIT key and return to the Component
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18. Multi Meter DMM Overview The Digital Multi Meter function lets you view up to four different meters on one screen Based on your testing requirements you can set up the meters to display various combinations of channel readings When you select Digital Multi Meter from the Scope Multimeter main menu screen the Digital Multi Meter DMM Panel Setup screen appears OMh Panel 2 Channel or Measure Fange Display DM Panel 1 Channels bleasureJDC Volts RangejAuto Range Display Digital __ Press Enter to display DMM Panel 3 OMh Panel 4 Channel of Channelfor_ hMeasure Range Display hMeasure Range Display Figure 6 1 Digital Multi meter Panel Setup Screen This screen contains four panels for setting up four different digital multi meter displays for up to four channels After setting up the panels the multi meter readings display in each panel as shown in Figure 6 2 Scope InfoTech User Guide Digital Bar Dial Strip Figure 6 2 Digital Multi meter Screen After Setup You can view each meter reading as a digital read out bar graph dial or strip line graph You can also view each meter individually on the full screen use a training function use an automatic setup function or freeze a screen of data for viewing printing or saving This chapter describes how to use the Digital Multi Meter functions 35 6 Digital Multi Meter DMM DM
19. Panel Setup screen Figure 7 5 there are two groups of function keys that appear after you display the waveforms The first group Trigger Freeze Panel Glitch On Off appears when you display the waveforms as shown in Figure 7 8 or when you display the Glitch panel in the bottom half of the screen as shown in Figure 7 9 NOTE When you turn the Glitch function on the Trigger function key automatically changes to Cursors The second group Cursors Go Panel Print appears when you use the Freeze function key from the first group as shown in Figure 7 10 NOTE When you use the Freeze function key the Trigger function key automatically changes to Cursors and the options you can choose from the Panel menu also change see the Note below To use the function keys refer to the steps in the following sections e Trigger Trigger Cursors Time Volts Function Key on page 57 e Freeze Freeze Function Key Lab Scope on page 66 e Panel Panel Function Key Lab Scope on page 69 includes Edit Auto Setup Grid Off On and Training On Off e Glitch Glitch Function Key on page 71 e Cursors Go Panel Print Freeze Function Key Lab Scope on page 66 NOTE When you use the Freeze function key the options on the Panel menu change to Playback and Save These options are also described in Freeze Function Key Lab Scope on page 66 50 Timenolts Freeze Trigger Glitch On Figure 7 8 Lab Scope Scre
20. To set the language follow these steps 1 Follow the steps in Basic Procedure on page 121 to display the system setup menu screen Revision Levels Technical Support Hardware Tests Disk Usage File System Check Figure 14 20 System Setup Menu Screen 2 Select Language and press the ENTER key This displays the Language Selection screen Language Selection English English Use UPON keps to highlight language Select Figure 14 21 Language Selection Screen 3 Use the Up and Down Direction keys to select the language Press the Select function key 5 Use the EXIT key to exit the screen and to exit the software 6 Restart the software to display the changed language 127 14 System Setup Solarity Tool Disk Usage Disk Usage File System Check The Disk Usage function displays how much of the The File System Check function lets you test the tools internal memory is used and remaining integrity of the system files To check the disk usage follow these steps To check the file system follow these steps 1 Follow the steps in Basic Procedure on page 121 to 1 Follow the steps in Basic Procedure on page 121 to display the system setup menu screen display the system setup menu screen Revision Levels Revision Levels Technical support Technical support Hardware Tests Hardware Tests Language Language Disk Usage Disk Usage File System Check Figure 14 22 System Setup Menu Screen Figure 14 23 System S
21. When the top panel displays a waveform and the bottom panel is selected the Panel menu contains the options Edit Scope and DMM1 DMM2 Use them as follows Use Panel Edit Scope to select the top waveform panel With the panel selected the screen operates the same as the normal Lab Scope waveform display with DMM off For a complete description refer to page 48 To select the bottom panel again press the EXIT key Use Panel DMM1 DMM2 to replace the top panel waveform with two DMM panels When the top panel displays DMM readings and the bottom panel is selected the Panel menu contains the options DMM1 DMM2 Scope and Training On Off Use DMM1 DMM2 or Edit DMM1 Edit DMM2 to select and edit the top DMM panels When selected the DMM panels operate the same as the normal DMM display For a complete description refer to 6 Digital Multi Meter DMM on page 35 Use Panel Scope to replace the top two DMM panels with a Scope waveform Use Panel Training On Off to turn demon stration data readings on and off For details refer to Panel Menu Training On Off Option on page 71 To use the Repair Info function key refer to Repair Info Function Key on page 106 27 5 Component Tests Scope with InfoTech Component Tests Function Keys The second group of function keys Trigger Cursors Time Volts Freeze Panel Glitch On Off appears when the top panel ts selected and it contains the wavefor
22. You can tell which color is selected because the line is thicker and appears to be highlighted NOTE With the cursors assigned to a specific color channel if you later turn off the channel the cursors also turn off Press the Down Direction key to select the C1 field This highlights the C1 field and the cursor in the graph as shown in Figure 7 32 Press and hold down the appropriate Left or Right Direction key to move the cursor line in the graph until it is where you want it NOTE DO NOT USE THE UP OR DOWN DIREC TION KEYS If you do the field selection changes to the other cursors fields If you accidentally use the Up or Down keys stop and find out which field is shaded Cursor C1 C2 or Both Then use the Down Direction key to reselect the C1 field The field will be shaded 65 7 Scope Lab Scope Lab Scope Function Keys 9 Press the Down Direction key to select the C2 field This highlights the C2 field and the cursor in the graph 10 Use the Left or Right Direction keys to move the cursor line in the graph until it is where you want it 11 Press the Down Direction key to select both the C1 and C2 fields in order to move both of the cursor lines together This highlights both the C1 and C2 fields and both of the cursor lines in the graph 12 Use the Left or Right Direction keys to move the cursor lines in the graph until they are where you want them NOTE With the cursors turned on when you display
23. an Open position and then press the ENTER key NOTE The Save screen lists saved files and Open positions When you save a new file you can either select an Open position or a file you want to over write The function keys at the bottom of the screen let you lock or unlock files Locked files have a padlock icon next to the file name they cannot be overwritten e Print use this function key to print what is currently displayed on the screen When finished press the Go function key to restart the live readings NOTE If DMM is on the DMM panel minimums averages and maximums automatically reset and any displayed strip charts also reset If you press the Freeze key again the Freeze display includes only data collected after a trigger occurs 91 8 Scope Ignition Scope Ignition Scope Function Keys Panel Function Key Ignition Scope The Panel function key displays a menu of additional functions for the Ignition Scope screen as follows If DMM is not on off or if DMM is on and the top waveform panel is selected the Panel menu contains the following options e Edit e Grid On Off e Edit Engine e Training On Off e Primary Secondary Both This option appears only when both the Primary and Secondary channels are turned on If DMM is on and one of the bottom DMM panels is selected the Panel menu contains the following options e Edit e Zero e Training On Off These options are des
24. and press the Delete function key 4 Use the Up and Down Direction keys to select a file to view 5 Press the ENTER key The saved file displays on the screen 131 15 Playback Reference Waveforms Library Reference Waveforms Library The waveform library contains saved files of ideal waveforms select Option You can use the ideal waveforms to learn about the different signals from sensors actuators ignition circuits and other electrical components Qs Sensor Manifold Air Pressure sensor Analog Mass Air Flow Sensor Analog You can also use the ideal waveforms for compari Mass Air Flow Sensor Digital son purposes while testing Thatis you can compare an actual test waveform to an ideal known good waveform to see the differences and to find faults in a test waveform Open Open Open Open To view ideal waveforms follow these steps Open Onan 1 Refer tothe Playback steps on the previous page and ia cowe e display the Load screen Figure 15 4 Ideal Waveform Load Screen Select Option 3 Use the Up and Down Direction keys to select _ _ _ the file for the ideal waveform to view 11181014 5 43 PM Lab 20 Frames Generic 0 Generic Car Generic Generic Generic Engi NOTE If necessary use the Saved Events func tion key to return to the Playback Load screen or use the Lock Unlock Copy Files and Delete func tion keys to manage the saved files as described on the previous pa
25. apply when the current display mode is Parade Gus Freeze Panel Raster Figure 8 29 Ignition Scope Screen DMM On Time Volts Pane Scope InfoTech User Guide 89 8 Scope Ignition Scope Ignition Scope Function Keys Cursors Pane 3 Refer to the steps on page 64 for the Lab Scope Cursors pane Begin with step 3 and set up the The Cursors pane lets you set up either horizontal cursors or vertical screen cursors and turn them on or off NOTE The steps for the Ignition Scope Cursors pane are The cursors are actually guide lines you can move the same as the steps for the Lab Scope Cursors pane in around in the graph to measure the difference 7 Scope Lab Scope beginning with step 3 except for between two points in the graph For a more detailed the following description of the cursors refer to Cursors Pane on When you set up cursors on the Lab Scope screen page 64 of 7 Scope Lab Scope the cursors are assigned to the currently selected active color channel When you set up cursors on To set up the cursors follow these steps the Ignition Scope screen the cursors are assigned to the currently selected active cylinder This is important only for horizontal cursors when using Raster display mode and for vertical cursors when NOTE If the panel is selected but has moving using the Parade display mode as follows dashes you can press either the ENTER key or the Cursors Time Volts function key to remove them
26. be changed to either black grey or white For details refer to Background Color Selec tion on page 119 and page 129 The bottom left side of the screen directly above the Cursors function key lists the current kV and RPM readings and the current display mode parade raster or Superimposed The bottom of the screen contains the function keys described in Function Keys Ignition Scope with DMM Off on page 81 79 8 Scope Ignition Scope Ignition Scope Only DMM Off 11 While viewing the waveforms do any of the following 80 If the waveform lines do not fit into the graph properly adjust the horizontal and vertical settings Use the Cursors Time Volts function key to do this by changing the time and ampli tude divisions and the zero offsets Refer to Time Volts Pane on page 89 Set up cursor lines for measuring amplitude and time differences and for measuring the freguency between two points in the graph Use the Cursors Time Volts function key to do this Refer to Cursors Pane on page 90 Use the Freeze function key to stop the read ings and freeze them on the screen and to print or save waveforms or view saved wave forms Refer to Freeze Function Key Ignition Scope on page 91 Use the Panel function key Edit option to return to the setup screen and change the waveform settings Refer to Panel Menu Edit Option on page 92 Use the Panel function key Grid Off On option to turn the graph s g
27. changing the setup For instructions refer toDMM Setup and Display on page 36 Scope InfoTech User Guide 12 Vehicle System Tests Scope with InfoTech Vehicle System Tests Function Keys The fifth group of function keys Cursors Go Panel Print shown in Figure 12 13 appears when the top panel displays a waveform and you use the Freeze function key Timerdiv Wolke div Mn Vehicle System Tests Signature Test Step 1 Connect the BLACK ground and RED test probes to the scope module Step Connect the RED lead to the injector signal wire Step 3 Connect the BLACK lead planus ground source Step 4 Start the engine Playback pa Step E Injector pulse width Or INE ase as load or Cursors Figure 12 13 Vehicle System Tests Screen Function Keys with Waveform in Top Panel Selected and Frozen To use these function keys refer to Freeze Function Key Lab Scope on page 66 NOTE When you use the Freeze function key the options on the Panel menu change to Playback and Save These options are also described in Freeze Function Key Lab Scope on page 66 115 12 Vehicle System Tests Scope with InfoTech Vehicle System Tests Function Keys The sixth group of function keys Full Restore Go Panel Print as shown in Figure 12 14 appears when the top panels display DMM readings and you use the Freeze function key When you use the Full Screen function key the full screen displays and the name of the func
28. cylinders in the fields that appear on the screen as shown in Figure 8 10 Use the Down Direction key to move to each field and use Left and Right Direction keys to select a value within each field Scope InfoTech User Guide Engine Setup Cylinders Type Conventional Distributor Ign Firing Order Miili First 1 Second 2 Third 3 Fourth 4 Press Enter tu continue Figure 8 10 Ignition Scope Engine Setup Screen Custom Firing Order 4 When finished with the engine setup press the ENTER key This displays the Ignition Scope Panel Setup screen Ignition Scope Panel Setup Off 12 5 EM Display Parade Fress Enter to display Figure 8 11 Ignition Scope Panel Setup Screen 5 Notice the following about the setup screen e The screen has a section for turning on and setting up the primary channel a section for turning on and setting up the secondary chan nel and a field for selecting the type of display for the waveforms After you set up the sections and press the ENTER key the waveform read ings display on the screen Scope InfoTech User Guide Scope Ignition Scope Ignition Scope Only DMM Off The section colors indicate the colors for the primary red and secondary blue channels probes and ignition wires You use the Up and Down Direction keys to move around on this screen and to select the fields The currently selected field is always highlighted When
29. idle speed Step 4 The waveform should have a steady ramp followed by a sharp drop After the sharp drop current will remain constant until the injector turns off and current drops to zero See Reference w aveform Step 5 All injectors should exhibit similar ramping Injectors that exhibit steeper shorted or more gradual high resistance than average ramping should be considered suspect See Reference waveform Step E Injectors missing peaks may have an open injector detective wiring or defective PEM See Reference hanat Step 1 Zero amp probe Reference ero Proced Ret Wave gt Training On Repair Info Figure 11 12 Vehicle System Tests Repair Info Function Key 2 Select Ref Wave and press the ENTER key This displays the reference waveform in the bottom half of the screen 108 ee e Wolke div 00 ret MAMA NARA CA th AMM Mh AMA LE FIA IE HABA PIE RIE PIE Figure 11 13 Repair Info Function Key Ref Waveform Option 3 4 View the waveform and optionally use the Print function key to print it If there is a Bad function key use the function key to view an example of a known bad waveform NOTE When you use the Bad function key the name of the Bad function key changes to Good Use the Good function key to return to the display of the known good waveform Use the Back function key to return to the previous screen Scope InfoTech User Guide 12 Vehicle System Tests Ove
30. ignition to RUM hut the engine off a Fully press and release the accelerator pedal Slowly three times within five seconds 3 lf the CHANGE OIL 500M light flashes the system is resetting 4 Turn the key to OFF 5 Start the vehicle 6 The oil life will change to 1003 7 If the Change Oil Soon light come back on the system has not reset Repeat the E Figure 4 24 Oil Light Reset Test Procedure Screen Torque Specifications Procedure Motes Coat threads with sealant Figure 4 25 Torque Specifications Screen Trans Pan Identification 12311258 Figure 4 26 Trans Pan Identification Screen Scope Info Tech User Guide 4 Component Tests InfoTech Special Component Tests Tune Up Specifications Select Group Battery Compression Firing Order Fuel Pressure Ignition Coil Injector I Compression Tune up Specifications Regulator EDDU psi 100 Spark Pig se Limit 70 Notes Lowest cylinder pressure must be more than YO of highest cylinder pressure Figure 4 27 Tune Up Specs Screen 5 Control Module Location ABS Control Module Left side of engine compartment mounted on the ABS hydraulic modulator Body Control Module Left side of the I F above the parking brake lever Engine Control Module In Air Cleaner Assembly Figure 4 28 Control Module Location Screen View the information and optionally use the Print function key to print it When finished press the Back
31. information illustrations and specifications contained in this User Guide are based on the latest information available at the time of publication The right is reserved to make changes at any time without obligation to notify any person or organization of such revisions or changes Further SPX shall not be 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 All software screens shown in this manual are examples Actual test screens vary for each vehicle being tested 2005 SPX All rights reserved Scope InfoTech User Guide Contents IMPORTANT NOTICES 000 cee ees inside front cover Dalely MVCCAULIONS 6 cuotas a ee whe HE A ead Iv General Information al INCFOGUCIION ME dardo 1 Equipment DescriplloONS cuota daba A A O AA O GC OA eas oa sd ia 2 MEA AA A E 2 SCOPE MOUIS s ao aio aida cdo daa atadas iaa 3 PODES Mc el ai o RF RH RH HF HN Y 3 PRCA St AS a 4 gt ONWareDeSscHbuHol ce AAA 4 Software Installation I GG ee I I GI Y uu i au 4 DOMWales OAM tha gene st be ee A A Pin Sede HR oe EI NF 5 Software Functions ti sates me aloes ert tga ae cod hte A bed esate UO ay Bards Yd aioe 7 A areca aud cw anne ace pte O Wa NN cee clad ee Venicle Entry cidad a Ll Component Tests InfoTech DD 13 OVervIeW s ea ea A RA AR A A AA AR AYB AAA RA A E A ee 13
32. is displayed NOTE If DMM is on the Frozen DMM panels also change to display past data NOTE If Glitch is on only the top panel displays past data and the bottom Glitch pane contains snapshots of glitch data To view the glitch data press the EXIT key to change the top panel s border to moving dashes Then press the Down Direction key and the ENTER key to select the bottom panel Use the Direction keys to view the data To return to the top panel press the EXIT key to change the bottom panel s border to moving dashes The way the Lab Scope Freeze function displays data depends on the current trigger setting as follows e Freeze screen with trigger Off or On at any time you can use the Freeze function key to stop the readings and view the past frames since the last trigger occurred You can scroll through the past 50 frames of collected data If the Time div field is set at 500 ms or slower you can view the entire timeline by smooth scrolling If the Time div field is set at 250 ms or faster you can view the data screen by screen e Freeze screen with Glitch Ttrigger when the trigger occurs 50 frames of data are automatically collected or you can press the Freeze function key to stop the readings any time before 50 frames are read You can then use the Freeze function to scroll through the frames of collected data No matter what the Time div field is set at you can view the entire timeline by smooth
33. key again to close the menu Scope InfoTech User Guide 6 Digital Multi Meter DMM DMM Function Keys Panel Menu Edit Option Use the Panel function key s Edit menu option to change the settings for a panel that displays a meter reading To edit a panel that displays a meter reading follow these steps 1 Select the panel to edit The panel must be a panel that currently displays a meter reading NOTE If you have a panel displayed as full display and then use this option the fully displayed panel becomes the panel selected for editing 12 602 12 456 14 673 12 nU 12 682 0 000 5 000 lo 12438 112673 112 760 Figure 6 16 DMM Screen Panel Function Key Edit Option Auto setup Training Ott 2 Press the Panel function key 3 Press the ENTER key to select the Edit option The border around the panel changes to a solid border and the edit fields appear in the panel 4 Do the following a Use the Left and Right Direction keys to select the channel color of the probe you want to read from b Use the Down Direction key to select the next field c Use the Left and Right Direction keys to set the value for the selected field d Repeatb and c until all the values are entered correctly e Press the ENTER key to display the meter reading 41 6 Digital Multi Meter DMM DMM Function Keys Panel Menu Zero Option Use the Panel function key s Zero menu option to restart the readings f
34. pa ia pa e yea Ge 131 PAV AG cia a o al o FN rine Bone E od pcs ost als 131 Reference Waveforms Library GL ees 132 Copy Files to from USB Drive Solarity Tool only V eee 133 Indexed Information ERA OS 135 Order Information ooooooooooooooooooooo Inside back cover Scope InfoTech User Guide Contents iii Safety Precautions 4h DANGER When an engine is operating keep the service area WELL VENTILATED or attach a building exhaust removal system to the engine exhaust system Engines produce carbon monoxide an odorless poisonous gas that causes slower reaction time and can lead to serious personal injury or loss of life Do not exceed the limits of the tool Doing so is dangerous and will expose you to serious injury or possible death Carefully read and understand all safety precautions 4h WARNING Wear an American National Standards Institute ANSI approved eye shield when testing or repairing vehicles Objects propelled by whirling engine components or pressurized liquids escaping may cause personal injury Set the parking brake and block the wheels before testing or repairing a vehicle It is especially important to block the wheels on front wheel drive vehicles because the parking brake does not hold the drive wheels Do not drive the vehicle and operate the tool at the same time Any distractions may cause an accident Have one person operate the tool
35. reaches this point event the screen displays one screen of data and then stops reading until the event occurs again This results in a cycle of one screen displays each time the event happens When the Normal trigger is used the screen is blank with a trigger status of WAITING until the event happens When the event happens the trigger status changes to TRIG D and one screen of data displays After that the trigger status changes to WAITING until the event happens again then the screen display changes This may all happen very quickly An advantage of using this type of trigger is that the trigger synchro nizes the starting point for all the displayed waveform lines Scope InfoTech User Guide 7 Scope Lab Scope Lab Scope Function Keys Glitch Trigger you set up a trigger to occur when the waveform reaches a specific point event in the graph depending on if the trigger is set to match the rising or falling slope of the waveform When the waveform reaches this point event 50 screens of data are read and then the readings stop automati cally This results in a blank screen and a trigger status of WAITING until the event happens When the event happens the trigger status changes to TRIGG D and 50 screens of data display Then the trigger status changes to STOPPED and you use the Freeze function key to view the captured data 25 screens before the event and 25 screens after the event NOTE After you press the Fr
36. right away press the ENTER key Then press the Panel function key select Training On from the menu and press the ENTER key For details refer to Panel Menu Training On Off Option on page 71 With the top Lab Scope setup panel selected refer to the steps in Lab Scope Only with DMM Off on page 47 and set up one or two channels in the waveform panel Scope InfoTech User Guide 7 Scope Lab Scope Lab Scope with DMM On 6 After setting up and displaying the waveform s in the top panel press the EXIT key to change the top panel s border to moving dashes so you can select the DMM panels Time Volts ChannellOff_ Measure Range Display ChannellCff O Weasure Range Display Trigger Figure 7 14 Lab Scope Screen DMM On Top Panel Displayed Tire Volts 0 000 15 000 12430 1426 1142 60 12 458 12 673 12 7r60 Figure 7 15 Lab Scope Screen DMM On All Panels Displayed 9 Notice the following about the screen e The top half of the screen contains the lab scope s waveform display This operates the same as the normal Lab Scope waveform 7 Use the Direction keys and select a DMM panel to set display with DMM off For a complete descrip up tion of the display refer to page 48 8 With the DMM panel selected refer to the steps in e The bottom half of the screen contains the two DMM Setup and Display on page 36 and set up the DMM panel s After all the panels are set up
37. test probes to the scope module Using the RED and BLACK scope leads measure resistance across terminals 4 and E of sensor Resistance should be 1650 2200 ohms at 68 deg F 2360 3180 ohms at 302 deg F Freeze Repair Info Figure 5 8 Component Test Screen Function Keys with Scope Waveform in Top Panel and Bottom Panel Selected Scope InfoTech User Guide ose 066 0 05 0 71 Connect the BLACK ground and F module DMM Using the RED and BLACK scop across terminals 4 and B of sensq SCOPE Freeze Repair Info Figure 5 9 Component Test Screen Function Keys with DMM Readings in Top Panel and Bottom Panel Selected To use the Print function key press the key to print the test instructions Refer to the hardware user guides for the diagnostic tool and the printer NOTE The print function key does not appear when the bottom panel displays a test list instead of instructions see Figure 5 7 To use the Freeze function key refer to the following sections e When the top panel displays a waveform refer to the instructions in Freeze Function Key Lab Scope on page 66 Begin with step 2 e When the top panel displays DMM readings refer to the instructions in Freeze Function Key DMM on page 40 Begin with step 2 Scope Info Tech User Guide 5 Component Tests Scope with InfoTech Component Tests Function Keys To use the Panel function key menu options use the following instructions
38. the other panes Time Volts or Trigger the cursors remain in the graph The cursors are always assigned to the color that is currently active selected NOTE When finished if DMM is On the top panel is the selected panel and it has a solid border not moving dashes If you want to select either of the DMM panels for any reason press the EXIT key to change the top panel s border to moving dashes so you can select a different panel 66 Freeze Function Key Lab Scope The Lab Scope Freeze function lets you stop and freeze the waveform readings and DMM readings if DMM is on You can then view up to 50 past frames of collected data You can also print save or replay the readings NOTE The Freeze function also lets you view detected glitch data Steps for this are included here If necessary refer to Glitch Function Key on page 71 To freeze the readings follow these steps NOTE At this time the screen should look like one of the following e If DMM is off the screen looks similar to Figure 7 33 e If DMM is on the screen looks similar to Figure 7 34 e f Glitch is on the screen looks similar to Figure 7 35 If Glitch is turned on while DMM is on DMM automat ically turns off Time olts 0 000 15 000 12 4356 12 673 12 760 12 438 12 673 12 760 Figure 7 34 Lab Scope Screen DMM On Freeze Function Key Trigger Scope InfoTech User Guide 7 Scope Lab Scope La
39. tool should be directed to Technical Services Telephone 600 533 6127 Figure 14 17 Technical Support Screen 3 View the information 4 Use the EXIT key to return to previous screens Scope InfoTech User Guide Hardware Tests The Hardware Tests function lets you test the LCD screen keypad keys and beeper It also lets you view the time clock and the serial number for the scan tool To test the hardware follow these steps 1 Follow the steps in Basic Procedure on page 121 to display the system setup menu screen Revision Levels Technical Support Language Disk Usage File System Check Figure 14 18 System Setup Menu Screen 2 Select Hardware Tests and press the ENTER key This displays the Hardware Tests screen H ardware Tests select Program LCD Keypad BackLight Beeper Real Time Clock serial Number Printer Figure 14 19 Hardware Tests Screen 3 Select an option and press the ENTER key 4 Follow the instructions on the screen that appears NOTE If you select Keypad a screen appears with the message To test the Backlight key just observe the backlight itself To display the next screen press the ENTER key 5 When finished with the tests use the EXIT key to return to previous screens Scope InfoTech User Guide 14 System Setup Solarity Tool Hardware Tests Language The Language function lets you set the default language for the scan tool software
40. 0 Figure 6 18 DMM Screen Panel Function Key Auto Setup Option 2 Press the Panel function key 3 Use the Down Direction key to select the Auto Setup option 4 Press the ENTER key to display the new meter readings Scope InfoTech User Guide Panel Menu Training On Off Option Use the Panel function key s Training On Off menu option to have the software display demonstra tion demo readings for the software With the train ing function on you can perform most procedures for training purposes When you turn on the Training function it stays on until you exit the software or turn it off even if you select a different option from the Scope Multimeter menu To turn the Training function off select the Training Off option from the Panel menu when you select Training On the menu option changes to Training Off To use the training function follow these steps 1 Select any panel that currently displays a meter read ing NOTE If you have a panel displayed as full display and then use this option the fully displayed panel remains displayed and shows the demo meter readings 12 456 l2n 3 l2 760 Figure 6 19 DMM Screen Panel Function Key Training On Option 2 Press the Panel function key 3 Use the Up or Down Direction key to select the Training On option 4 Press the ENTER key to display the demo readings NOTE When you want to quit using the demo readings select Training Off from the
41. 05 Training On FUNCION KEY ic pis id tetas be ee FN da a 105 Repar nto FUNCION KEV ria aa bi HN Y 106 Vehicle System Tests Scope with InfoTech 109 eL AO RT O R E HN NR Y Y eae NE ER 109 Basic Procedure ee ou dais AES o tre aa dd aed eh AA eee 109 Vehicle System Tests Function Keys A uu 111 Uunhty NG IS Eool 7 A YG a a 8 ice tee tei ie pind ida ais 117 SUITS STASI OY nos oh ai Seas a a Ri dae Bd wd Se wed MR 117 C albi aton arii eer ete ere ea ets YG aaa Ag ea ae eee 118 Background Color Selection ws ri a A AA 119 system Setup Solarity Tool cris aa ea a 1Z 1 OVEIVICW 57 262 tse eat eee oa 121 BasiG Proceaqure ida caste et aaa a eee A ee ae EE OI A a TN 121 SINE A SOTUS EI ICY ee css a hse wae A ii See AE dee ee ares 122 Calibracion ee ea eas 122 CONG ASU AdJUSt uu aaa ia Sees dws a ne CG Y tay ah a 123 Printer SClCCllON cerrara A Sak eee 123 Printer header 2 ada OY O I TR TI eee ered A da at 124 UIE DOTA US cate cares as 125 Revision LevelS aeu a 4 6 Oe CAKES AKER ERASE RAS OOS AA A A BAEN ae B8 126 TECHNICAL DUDO oi store On RG ON Sea eek ee ORG GOUED GRUD ree ee 126 Hardware lestS acabada aa a daa bore ea ate ba ee 127 A Je et ne we Pei O er ected Wes ED OR a i I YA io 127 DISK USIOE Sis Y Rd ao 128 File system Check cu ee ea bd Sees eh cd ee ee a ere YE eee da 128 Background Color selection iii A a A ech BC 129 PlaybaceK see a abi paid RIF ee eee 131 elai rio
42. 15 The second group Cursors Go Panel Print appears when you use the Freeze function key from the first group as shown in Figure 8 16 To use the function keys refer to the steps in the following sections e Cursors or Time Volts Cursors Time Volts Function Key on page 88 e Freeze Freeze Function Ke page 91 e Panel Panel Function Ke page 92 e Raster or Superimposed or Parade Raster Superimposed Parade Function Key on page 95 e Cursors Go Panel Print Freeze Function Key Ignition Scope on page 91 NOTE When you use the Freeze function key the options on the Panel menu change to Playback and Save These options are also described in Freeze Function Key Ignition Scope on page 91 lanition Scope on lanition Scope on Scope InfoTech User Guide 8 Scope Ignition Scope Ignition Scope Only DMM Off RPM 977 Parade 5G of 50 Figure 8 16 Ignition Scope Screen DMM Off Function Keys after pressing the Freeze function key 81 8 Scope Ignition Scope Ignition Scope with DMM On Ignition Scope with DMM On Screen Setup and Display This section describes how to use the Ignition Scope function with DMM turned on This function displays waveforms on the top half of the screen and one or two DMM readings on the bottom half of the screen To set up and display the Ignition Scope with DMM On follow these steps NOTE Before performing these steps connect the test pro
43. 3 Lab Scope Panel Setup Screen DMM On 4 Notice the following about the setup screen e The screen has three panels The first panel covers the top half of the screen and contains two sections for setting up two channel wave form readings you must use two different channel colors The other two panels are on the bottom half of the screen These panels are for setting up one or two DMM readings you can use color channels more than once You set up the panels based on the probes connected to the Scope module and your testing requirements 52 e After you set up the panels the waveform reading s appear together on the top half of the screen and the DMM readings appear separately on the bottom half of the screen e One panel is always selected The selected panel either has a solid border around it and contains edit fields or it has a moving dashes border and contains the waveforms or a meter reading e When the selected panel s border is solid the Direction Keys move within the panel for changing the edit fields When the selected panel s border is moving dashes the Direction keys move between panels for selecting other panels e You can use the DMM Off function key to turn the DMM function off and to return to the Lab Scope only setup screen You can use the Top Panel DMM3 and DMM 4 function keys to select other panels for setup e The Scope software has a training demo function To use this
44. 6 Digital Multi Meter DMM DMM Function Keys DMM1 DMM2 DMM3 and DMM4 Function Keys Use the DMM 1 DMM2 DMM3 and DMM4 function keys to select other panels for setup and viewing Full Function Key The Full function key lets you view a selected panel s meter reading on the entire full screen To display the full screen follow these steps 1 Select a panel for full display The panel must currently display a meter reading 12 682 12 056 14 673 12 760 12 682 0 000 pa 000 CAT 12 038 1126731112760 Figure 6 11 DMM Screen Full Function Key 2 Press the Full function key This changes the screen to the full display for the selected panel 15 000 0 000 Min Avg Max 12 038 12 673 12 760 Figure 6 12 DMM Screen Full Display 3 When finished press the Restore function key to return to the four panel DMM display screen 39 6 Digital Multi Meter DMM DMM Function Keys Freeze Function Key DMM The DMM s Freeze function key lets you stop and freeze the meter reading s at one specific point in time When the reading s are frozen you can print or save the reading s or review already saved readings To freeze the readings follow these steps 1 Select any panel that currently displays a meter reading 12 682 12 0368 12 67 3 12 760 12 682 0 000 a 000 PARIE 12 099 1112673 1112 760 Figure 6 13 DMM Screen Freeze Function Key 2 Press the
45. Basic Procedure on page 121 to display the system setup menu screen Glitch Sensitivity Calibration Contrast Adjust Printer Selection Printer Header Unit Defaults Figure 14 13 System Setup Menu Screen 2 Select Unit Defaults and press the ENTER key This displays the Unit Defaults screen Unit Defaults Use UP DN LEFT RIGHT Keuz to Navigate Date Time 23 23 6 Units Metric Auto shutdown 30 Beep Ott Printer Header Figure 14 14 Unit Defaults Screen Scope InfoTech User Guide 14 System Setup Solarity Tool Unit Defaults Use the Up and Down Direction keys to select the item to set from the far left column e Date sets the date in the scan tool as month date and year e Time sets the time in the scan tool as hours minutes and seconds 24 hour clock e Units sets the units of measure as English or Metric e Auto Shutdown sets the amount of time the scan tool stays on before shutting off automat ically only when using internal battery power This is the amount of time since the last key press The setting can be made for between 5 and 60 minutes in 5 minute increments e Beep turns the audible beep on or off e Print Header turns the print header function on or off Refer to Printer Header on page 124 Press the Right Direction key once to move to the edit box Use the Up or Down Direction key to select an option for the box For Date and Time repeat step
46. Century Custom a TL VIN M Engine Yehicle Entry Component Tests Digital Multi Meter Cope Repair Trac Yehicle system Tests Figure 3 4 Main Menu Screen with Vehicle Entry Completed 5 Select the Component Tests option as necessary For details refer to 4 Component Tests InfoTech on page 13 and 5 Component Tests Scope with InfoTech on page 23 12 Scope InfoTech User Guide 4 Component Tests InfoTech Overview The InfoTech software s Component Tests function lets you look up special component test instructions and other component information The function also lets you look up a vehicle s Oil Light Reset Procedure Torque Specifications Trans Pan Identi fication Tune up Specifications and Control Module Locations IMPORTANT The way the Component Tests function works varies if the Scope module is connected or removed or for the NGIS tool if you start the InfoTech software only For more information refer to Soft ware Startup on page 5 This chapter describes the Component Tests func tion if the Scope module is removed from the diag nostic tool or if you start the InfoTech software only on the NGIS tool The chapter includes the following sections e Basic Component Tests in the next column e Component Tests Function Keys on page 15 e Special Component Tests on page 20 including Oil Light Reset Test Procedure Torque Specifica tions Transmission Pan Identification Tune Up
47. Channel Ports Locking Bar Ground Y D Figure 1 5 Scope Module Back View The Scope module has the following components e four color coded channel ports on the top for connect ing test probes e asingle port on the top for connecting a ground probe e aHIP on the front of the module that connects to the diagnostic tool s HIP e fwo locking bars at the top of the module to lock it in place on the diagnostic tool For more information refer to 2 Setup on page 9 Scope Info Tech User Guide I General Information Equipment Descriptions Probes Leads The Scope system includes four color coded test probes yellow red blue green a ground probe an ignition secondary KV probe and an ignition synchronization probe The probes connect to the color coded channel ports at the top of the Scope module The tip of each probe removes and can be fitted with a replacement tip or an optional tip NOTE To order additional probes or accessories contact your OTC distributor or telephone Customer Services at 1 800 533 6127 Figure 1 7 Ground Probe Black I General Information Software Description Figure 1 9 Ignition Synchronization Probe Adapters The Scope system includes a GM High Energy Igni tion HEI adapter For details refer to the instruc tions included with the adapter AS BB Figure 1 10 GM HEI Ignition Adapter Software Description Software Installation Be
48. Figure 4 10 Repair Info Function Key Location Screen 3 View the description and optionally use the Print function key to print it 4 When finished press the Back function key to return to the previous screen Scope InfoTech User Guide Repair Info Menu Specification Option Use the Repair Info function key s Specification option to view specifications for the selected component To view the specifications follow these steps 1 With the test screen displayed press the Repair Info function key to display the Repair Info menu Functional Tests Connect the RED test lead and the BLACK ground to the scope module Turm the ignition switch OFF Disconnect the electrical connector fram the PCM Location Inspect the condition of the wiring and terminals a opecificatio Use the RED and BLACK scope leads to measure Circuit Desc of the knock sensor signal circuit and ground Ch Diagram If the resistance readings are within specifications Connector Ref Wave Repair Info Reconnect the electrical connector to the PLM Training On Figure 4 11 Component Tests Repair Info Function Key 2 Select Specification and press the ENTER key This displays the Specifications screen Specifications N oe de 100000 0 100000 0 0 Figure 4 12 Repair Info Function Key Specifications Screen 3 View the information and optionally use the Print function key to print it 4 When finished press the Ba
49. Freeze function key This stops all readings and freezes the display for all the panels The word Frozen flashes at the top of each panel In addition the Function keys at the bottom of the screen change and provide options for printing saving and replaying the readings see Figure 6 14 on page 40 12 682 12 0368 12 67 3 12 760 Playback F Save Figure 6 14 DMM Screen Freeze Function 40 3 Use the Function keys on the frozen screen to do any of the following Full use this function key to view a selected panel on the entire full screen When finished viewing the full screen press the Restore func tion key to return to the four panel DMM display screen Go use this function key to restart the live readings Panel Playback use this function key to view saved files When you use this key a Load screen appears for selecting a file to view Use the Up and Down Direction keys to select a file and then press the ENTER key NOTE You can also use the Playback option on the main menu to playback files For details refer to 15 Playback on page 131 Panel Save use this function key to save a snapshot of what is currently displayed on the screen When you use this key a Save screen appears for saving a file Use the Up and Down Direction keys to select an Open position and then press the ENTER key NOTE The Save screen lists saved files and Open positions
50. InfoTech User Guide Vehicle System Tests Function Keys After you have displayed the test instructions for a vehicle system on the Vehicle System Tests screen Figure 11 4 below the function keys provide additional functions for the screen This section describes the following Vehicle System Tests function keys e Print below e Training On next column e Repair Info page 106 including Circuit Description Connection and Reference Waveform Print Function Key The Print function key lets you print what is displayed on the screen For printing instructions refer to the hardware user guides for the diagnostic tool and the printer Vehicle System Tests Step 1 Connect the pressure transducer to the RED channel of the scope module Step Connect the pressure transducer to the pressure side of the fuel rail using the the appropriate OTC adapter or equivalent Shep 3 Cycle the ignition key on the vehicle and allow the Fuel pressure to build Leave ignition key in the AUN position Step 4 Record the fuel pressure and compare to manufacturers specifications Repair into C Print rint Training On Figure 11 4 Vehicle System Tests Screen Print Function Key Scope InfoTech User Guide 11 Vehicle System Tests InfoTech Vehicle System Tests Function Keys Training On Function Key The Training On function key lets you view demon stration data for the Scope with InfoTech software Vehicle Syste
51. M Setup and Display DMM Setup and Display To set up and display the digital multi meter readings follow these steps 1 Display the main menu screen For details refer to software Startup on page 5 Wehicle Entry Component Tests Digital Multi Meter Cope Repair Trac Yehicle system Tests Figure 6 3 Main Menu Screen 2 From the main menu screen select Digital Multi Meter This displays the digital multi meter setup screen DMM Panel 1 OMh Panel 2 Channelleen cnannellef_ hMeasure DC Volts Measure RangejAuto Range Range Display Digital _ _ _ Display Press Enter to display DMM Panel 3 DMM Panel 4 Channel or Channelfor Measure Measure Range Range Display Display Figure 6 4 DMM Setup Screen 36 Notice the following about the Setup Screen The screen has four panels for setting up four different meter readings You set up the panels one at a time based on the probes connected to the Scope module and your test ing requirements After you set up a panel and press the ENTER key the meter reading appears directly in the panel in place of the setup boxes One panel is always selected The selected panel either has a solid border around it and contains edit fields Figure 6 4 or ithas a moving dashes border and contains a meter reading Figure 6 6 on page 37 When the selected panel s border is solid the Direction keys move within
52. MM panel For details refer to Panel Menu Zero Option on page 42 e Use Panel Scope to replace the top two DMM panels with a Scope waveform With the waveform displayed and selected the screen operates the same as the normal Lab Scope waveform display with DMM off For a complete description refer to page 48 To select the bottom panel again press the EXIT key e Use Panel Auto Setup to have the Scope software automatically set up the DMM panels e Use Panel Training On Off to turn demonstration data readings on and off For details refer to Panel Menu Training On Off Option on page 71 To use the Reset function key press the key to restart all the readings For details refer to Reset Function Key on page 43 Scope InfoTech User Guide The fourth group of function keys blank blank Panel blank appears when one of the top DMM panels is selected and it contains edit fields as shown in Figure 12 12 DMM Panel Channel ES Measure CrnssCtsi4s RangelOz CC Display Digital Step 1 Connect the KY probe or apropriate EV adapter tothe BLUE channel of the scape module Step 4 Connect the K probe to the high tension wire coming from the col or connect the approssste Step 3 Start the engine and mair Edit C iwit Step 4 Each cylinder should hay Edit DMM2 Figure 12 12 Vehicle System Tests Screen Function Keys with DDM Edit Fields Panel Selected Use these function keys to select the panels for
53. NOTE To deselect a selected file select the file and then press the Unselect function key 8 After selecting files press the Copy function key to begin the file copy 9 Wait for the files to copy and for a message screen to display the results of the copy 10 Press the EXIT key to return to previous screens 11 Turn the Solarity tool off and remove the USB drive 133 NOTES 134 Scope InfoTech User Guide 16 Indexed Information The Indexed Information function lets you look up definitions and other information for specific items that are listed alphabetically This chapter describes how to use the Indexed Information function To look up indexed information follow these steps 1 Start the application to display the main menu screen For details refer to Software Startup on page 5 Wehicle Entry Component Tests Digital Multi Meter scope Repair Trac Yehicle System Tests Utility System Setup Playback Indexed Information Figure 16 1 Main Menu Screen 2 From the main menu screen select Indexed Information This displays the letters of the alphabet Indexed Information Figure 16 2 Indexed Information Alphabet Letters Screen Scope InfoTech User Guide 3 Use the Direction keys to select the first letter for the item to look up and then press the ENTER key This displays an alphabetically listing for the letter Calibration Closed Loop Coil On Plug COP Conventional Ignition
54. PCM for control af ignition timing Figure 4 14 Repair Info Function Key Circuit Description Screen 3 View the description and optionally use the Print function key to print it 4 When finished press the Back function key to return to the previous screen 17 4 Component Tests InfoTech Component Tests Function Keys Repair Info Menu Circuit Diagram Option Use the Repair Info function key s Circuit Diagram option to view a diagram of the circuit for the selected component To view the circuit diagram follow these steps 1 With the test screen displayed press the Repair Info function key to display the Repair Info menu Functional Tests Connect the RED test lead and the BLACK ground to the scope module Turm the ignition switch OFF Disconnect the electrical connector fram the PCM 7 7 Location Inspect the condition of the wiring and terminals WN Specification Use the RED and BLACK scope leads to measure Circuit Desc of the knock sensor signal circuit and ground Ch Diagra If the resistance readings are within specifications Connector Ref Wave Repair Info Reconnect the electrical connector to the PLM Training On Figure 4 15 Component Tests Repair Info Function Key 2 Select Ckt Diagram and press the ENTER key This displays the Circuit Diagram screen SIOE a sensor Ci Knock Detonation Sensor T1 Engine Control Module BLENIWHT E BD TI PCh Ground BLEIU
55. Panel menu or exit the software Scope Info Tech User Guide 6 Digital Multi Meter DMM DMM Function Keys Reset Function Key The Reset function key lets you restart the readings It resets all of the panel s minimums averages and maximum values lt also clears and restarts any displayed strip charts NOTE To reset the readings for only one panel refer to Panel Menu Zero Option on page 42 12050 12 67 3 12 760 Freeze Panel Rese Figure 6 20 DMM Screen Reset Function Key To reset the meter readings press the Reset func tion key All the panel values reset including any displayed strip charts NOTE If you have a panel displayed as full display and then use this option the fully displayed panel remains displayed but all the meter readings reset 43 NOTES 44 Scope InfoTech User Guide 7 Scope Lab Scope Overview The Lab Scope function lets you use the tool as a four channel oscilloscope The software reads the oscilloscope waveforms and displays them on the screen When you select Scope and then Lab Scope from the main menu screens Figure 7 4 on page 46 the Lab Scope Panel Setup screen appears Lab Scope Panel Setup Channel or ___ _ channel dn MeasurejOC Yolts RangejAuto Auto Setup Figure 7 1 Lab Scope Panel Setup Screen This screen contains four sections for setting up either of the following e DMM Off a full screen lab scope display w
56. Pontiac Car Grand Pre GT 3 8 6 Engine Vehicle Entry Component Tests Repair Trac Vehicle system Tests Utility Indexed Information Figure 12 1 Main Menu Screen 2 From the main menu screen select Vehicle System Tests This displays a list of vehicle systems on the Vehicle System Tests menu screen Figure 12 2 109 12 Vehicle System Tests Scope with InfoTech Basic Procedure Vehicle System Tests Backpressure fpf een JIL IL lbbblbbbEb Fl Y 1 1 bb Je 82H 828 Canister Purge system Charging System EGR System Fuel Control Vehicle System Tests Current Ramp Test Step 1 Connect the Low current probe to the RED channel of th scope module Step 2 ero amp probe Reference ero Procedure Step 3 Clamp the low current probe around the B wire leading t the fuel pump Step 4 Start the engine and maintain idle speed Fuel Delivery Ignition system No Start OED System IN Starting System Transmission Freeze Repair Info Figure 12 2 Vehicle System Tests Menu Screen Figure 12 3 Vehicle System Tests Test Screen with Scope Waveform in Top Panel 3 Select a system and press the ENTER key 4 One or more additional screens may appear for further identifying the system test On each screen that appears select the correct option and then press the ENTER key Do this until the system test is completely identified and the test screen appears NOTE Depending on the test select
57. Repair Info Figure 11 6 Vehicle System Tests Scope Multimeter Demonstration Screen Training On Screen To use the demonstration screens refer to the instructions in Vehicle System Tests Scope with InfoTech on page 109 105 11 Vehicle System Tests InfoTech Vehicle System Tests Function Keys Repair Info Function Key NOTE The Repair Info function key does not always appear because some vehicle system tests do not have additional repair information available The Repair Info function key displays a menu of addi tional functions for the selected vehicle system The menu options vary for each vehicle system Possible options include the following e Circuit Description e Connection e Reference Waveform These options are described separately in the next few sections NOTE Ifyou press the Repair Info function key to display the menu but do not want to select an option press the EXIT key or press the Repair Info function key again to close the menu Vehicle System Tests Step 1 Connect the pressure transducer to the RED channel of the scope module Step Connect the pressure transducer to the pressure side of the fuel rail using the the appropriate OTC adapter or equivalent Step 3 Cycle the ignition key on the vehicle and allow the Fuel pressure to build Leave ignition key in the AUN position Step 4 Record the fuel pressure and compare to manufacturers specifications Circuit Desc Connection Ref wa
58. Scope waveform screens to black or white as shown in the examples below This option is available only when the Scope module is connected to the tool Trigger Freeze Glitch On Figure 13 7 Scope Background Color Screen Examples To set the background color follow these steps 1 Display the main menu screen For details refer to software Startup on page 5 scope Repair Trac Vehicle System Tests Playback Indexed Information Figure 13 8 Main Menu Screen 2 From the main menu screen select Utility This displays the Utility menu screen Scope InfoTech User Guide 13 Utility NGIS Tool Background Color Selection Glitch 5ensitivity Calibration Background Color Selection Figure 13 9 Utility Menu Screen 3 Select Background Color Selection and press the ENTER key This displays the Scope Color Selection screen Scope Color Selection Select background color for scope display and Press ENTER Black Background WHITE BACKGROUND Figure 13 10 Scope Color Selection Screen 4 Select a background color and press the ENTER key 5 Use the EXIT key to return to previous screens 119 NOTES 120 Scope InfoTech User Guide 14 System Setup Solarity Tool Overview For the Solarity diagnostic tool the System Setup function lets you adjusting default settings in the tool and view system information about the tool The function also lets you set a glitch sensitivity le
59. TER key to select the color to adjust The shading moves to the field for the selected color NOTE The selected color s letter in the graph also has a box around it c Use the Left or Right Direction key to select each value While doing this watch the wave form line in the graph Select the value that provides the best fit d Repeat b and c for each waveform color Time olts Trigger Freeze Glitch On Figure 7 26 Lab Scope Screen DMM Off after adjusting Volts div Field the selected color is green and the selected field is the green zero offset line 60 6 To move the lines up or down in the graph adjust the Zero Offset line for each waveform line Do the following to adjust the zero offset lines a Press the Down Direction key to move the waveform line in the graph for the currently selected color You know the line is selected when the letter has a box around it that is shaded as shown in Figure 7 26 for the color green NOTE The box around the letter indicates the color is selected The shading in the box indi cates the line is selected and can be moved b Use the ENTER key to select the color to adjust The shaded box moves to the letter for the selected color NOTE The selected color s Volts div value also has a box around it c Press and hold down the Left or Right Direc tion keys to move the waveform line up or down on the graph NOTE DO NOT USE THE UP OR DOWN DIRECTION KEYS If you do
60. UHT BLEIWHT Aj FP Chi Ground BLEAWHT BLEAWWHT E E nb A BRH BRA FO E Dil Level Sensor Signal BLEAMWHT BLEAMWHT 16 Plu Ground Figure 4 16 Repair Info Function Key Circuit Diagram Screen 3 Viewthe diagram and optionally use the Print function key to print it 4 When finished press the Back function key to return to the previous screen 18 Repair Info Menu Connector Option Use the Repair Info function key s Connector option to view a diagram of connector s for the selected component To view the connector diagram follow these steps 1 With the test screen displayed press the Repair Info function key to display the Repair Info menu Functional Tests Connect the RED test lead and the BLACK ground to the scope module Turm the ignition switch OFF Disconnect the electrical connector fram the PCM E S Location Inspect the condition of the wiring and terminals UN Specification Use the RED and BLACK scope leads to measurel Circuit Desc of the knock sensor signal circuit and ground Ch Diagram If the resistance readings are within specifications Reconnect the electrical connector to the PEM Training On Repair Into Figure 4 17 Component Tests Repair Info Function Key 2 Select Connector and press the ENTER key This displays the Connector Diagram screen Knock Detonation Sensor Connector Diagram Figure 4 18 Repair Info Function Key Connector Diagram Screen 3 View th
61. When you save a new file you can either select an Open position or a file you want to over write The function keys at the bottom of the screen let you lock or unlock files Locked files have a padlock icon next to the file name they cannot be overwritten Print use this function key to print what is currently displayed on the screen If only one panel displays a reading or if a panel is in full view then only one panel prints Otherwise all the panels print 4 When finished press the Go function key to restart the live readings see Figure 6 14 NOTE The panel minimums averages and maximums automatically reset after pressing the Go function key Any displayed strip charts also reset Scope InfoTech User Guide Panel Function Key DMM The Panel function key displays a menu of additional functions for the DMM screen They are e Edit e Zero e Auto Setup e Training On Off These options are described separately in the next few sections NOTE When the DMM screen is frozen the Panel menu options are Playback and Save For details refer to the previous column 12 682 12 456 14 673 12 nU 12 682 0 000 S 000 12 438 110673 112 760 Training of le7all13 760 Figure 6 15 DMM Screen Panel Function Key Menu Options Auto setup NOTE If you press the Panel function key to display the menu but do not want to select an option either press the EXIT key or press the Panel function
62. a field is highlighted you use the Left and Right Direction keys to make a selection in the field The DMM On function key lets you turn on the function that displays the waveforms on the top half of the screen along with one or two DMM readings on the bottom half of the screen For using this function refer to Ignition Scope with DMM On on page 82 The Scope software has a training demo function To use this right away press the Left Direction key to turn the Primary channel on and then press the ENTER key With the waveform screen displayed press the Panel function key select Training On from the menu and press the ENTER key For details refer to Panel Menu Training On Off Option on page 94 With the setup screen displayed do the following to set up the channels a Press the Left or Right Direction key to turn the Primary Red channel on The Range is preset and cannot be changed Press the Down Direction key to select the Secondary field Press the Left or Right Direction key to turn the Secondary Blue channel on Press the Down Direction key to select the Range field Use the Left and Right Direction keys to set the Range value 77 8 Scope Ignition Scope Ignition Scope Only DMM Off 7 After setting up the channels press the Down Direction key to select the Display field 8 Use the Left and Right Direction keys to select one of the display modes described on the next page 9 After se
63. adings turn on a training function and view additional repair information as necessary For details about the function keys refer to Component Tests Function Keys on page 26 When finished use the EXIT key to return to previous screens 25 5 Component Tests Scope with InfoTech Component Tests Function Keys Component Tests Function Keys The function keys at the bottom of the Component Tests screen provide additional functions for using the screen The function keys change based on which panel is currently selected There are six groups of function keys that appear on the screen The are e Print Freeze Panel Repair Info see page 26 e Trigger Cursors Time Volts Freeze Panel Glitch On Off see page 28 e Full Screen Restore Freeze Panel Reset see page 29 e Panel see page 30 e Cursors Go Panel Print see page 30 e Full Restore Go Panel Print see page 31 These groups of function keys are described in the next few sections 26 The first group of function keys Print Freeze Panel Repair Info appears when the bottom panel is selected and it contains the test list or test instructions as shown in Figure 5 7 Figure 5 8 and Figure 5 9 Sui ens 200 rr Freeze Panel Figure 5 7 Component Test Screen Function Keys with Scope Waveform in Top Panel and Bottom Panel Selected sooms Y Walk p E Phere eaoat 200 rr Connect the BLACK ground and RED
64. alf of the screen and the InfoTech test instructions on the bottom half of the screen You use this option to perform vehicle system testing it combines the func tions of the Scope software and the InfoTech soft ware For details refer to 12 Vehicle System Tests Scope with InfoTech on page 109 e Ifthe Scope module is removed from the tool and you start the Scope with InfoTech software or for the NGIS tool if you start the InfoTech software only the screens display the InfoTech test instructions as full screens without any live data readings You use this option to find vehicle system test instructions For details refer to 11 Vehicle System Tests InfoTech on page 103 Utility For the NGIS tool when you select Utility a menu screen appears with options that let you calibrate and configure the tool For details refer to 13 Utility NGIS Tool on page 117 System Setup For the Solarity diagnostic tool when you select System Setup a menu screen appears for you to select items for adjusting default settings in the tool or for viewing information about the tool The menu also contains options that let you calibrate and configure the scope module For details refer to 14 System Setup Solarity Tool on page 121 Playback When you select Playback a list of saved files appears This option lets you view data readings you have previously recorded and saved with the Component Tests DMM Scope and Vehicle Syste
65. anel DMM3 DMM4 e Top Panel DMM3 DMM4 e Cursors or Time Volts Freeze Panel Raster or Superimposed or Parade e Full Freeze Panel Reset e Cursors Go Panel Print e Full Go Panel Print The first group of function keys DMM Off Top Panel DMM3 DMM4 appears when the top panel is selected and it contains edit fields as shown in Figure 8 23 Ignition Scope Panel Setup Off 125 kW Display Parade Press Enter to display DMM Panel 3 DMM Panel 4 Channel or I Channetfon Measure Measure Range Display Chibi Ott Top Panel Dib 3 Figure 8 23 Ignition Scope Screen DMM On Function Keys with Top Panel Edit Fields Selected Range Display DM 4 Use these function keys to turn the DMM function off and to select the DMM panels Scope InfoTech User Guide Scope Ignition Scope Ignition Scope with DMM On The second group of function keys Top Panel DMM3 DMM4 appears when one of the bottom DMM panels is selected and it contains edit fields as shown in Figure 8 24 Tire Volts Parade DMM Panel 3 Channel Green lt Measure RPM Synce Ranue 1Dk rpm static Display Digital Press Enter to edit Top Panel Oiii 3 Dott 4 Figure 8 24 Ignition Scope Screen DMM On Function Keys with Bottom DMM Panel Edit Fields Selected Ohh Panel 4 Channel ott _ Measure Range Display Use these function keys to select other panels 85 8 S
66. arade Cursors Freeze Figure 8 6 Ignition Scope Screen DMM On With the Ignition Scope screen set up and displayed you can change the display to any of the three display modes parade raster or superimposed and you can change the display to view the primary and secondary signals either separately or together In addition you can adjust the horizontal and vertical settings of the graph move the zero offset for each waveform set up cursors use a training function turn the grid lines on or off return to the Engine Setup screen or freeze up to 50 screens of data for view ing printing or saving This chapter describes how to use the Ignition Scope functions The chapter has the following main sections e Probe Connections on page 75 e Ignition Scope Only DMM Off on page 76 e Ignition Scope with DMM On on page 82 e Ignition Scope Function Keys on page 88 Scope InfoTech User Guide Probe Connections Use the following steps to connect the test probes to the Scope module and the ignition system NOTE The following steps are for testing a Conventional ignition system To test a Direct Ignition Spark DIS system use the Single Cylinder function Refer to 9 Scope Single Cylinder on page 97 1 Insert the pin connector of the black ground probe into the black ground port of the Scope module 2 Connect the BNC connectors of the following test probes to the Scope module a Connect the red test probe
67. ary Freeze Panel Faster Figure 8 36 Ignition Scope Screen DMM Off Panel Function Key Edit Engine Option Cursors 3 Use the Up or Down Direction key to select the Edit Engine option from the menu 4 Press the ENTER key This displays the Engine Setup screen Change the setup as necessary For steps refer to Screen Setup and Display on page 76 93 8 Scope Ignition Scope Ignition Scope Function Keys Panel Menu Training On Off Option Use the Panel function key s Training On Off menu option to have the software display demonstration demo readings When you turn the Training function on it stays on until you turn it off or exit the software even if you select a different option from the Scope menu To use the training function follow these steps 1 Select any panel that displays a reading 2 Press the Panel function key Edit Grid Off Edit Engine Figure 8 37 Ignition Scope Screen DMM Off Panel Function Key Training On Option Cursors 3 Use the Up or Down Direction key to select the Training On option from the menu 4 Press the ENTER key NOTE To turn the Training function off select the Train ing Off option from the Panel menu when you select Training On the menu option changes to Training Off 94 Panel Menu Primary Secondary and Both Options If you are viewing waveforms for both the primary red and secondary blue channels use the Panel function key s Primar
68. as a digital multimeter DMM For details refer to 6 Digital Multi Meter DMM on page 35 NOTE If the Scope module is removed from the tool or for the NGIS tool if you start only the InfoTech software the Digital Multi Meter option is not available for use it is greyed out Scope When you select Scope a menu screen appears with the options of Lab Scope Ignition Scope and Single Cylinder These options let you use the tool as a four channel oscilloscope For details refer to the following e T Scope Lab Scope on page 45 e 8 Scope Ignition Scope on page 73 e 9 Scope Single Cylinder on page 97 NOTE If the Scope module is removed from the tool or for the NGIS tool if you start only the InfoTech software the Scope option is not available for use it is greyed out Repair Trac When you select Repair Trac a list of vehicle specific problems symptoms appears for you to look up problem related repair information For details refer to 10 Repair Trac on page 101 1 General Information Software Description Vehicle System Tests When you select Vehicle System Tests the way the function works varies if the Scope module is connected or removed or for the NGIS tool if you start only the InfoTech software as follows e If the Scope module is connected to the tool and you start the Scope with InfoTech software the screens display the Scope Multimeter live test data on the top h
69. as another person drives the vehicle Maintain adequate clearance around moving components and belts during testing Moving components and belts can catch loose clothing body parts or test equipment and cause serious damage or personal injury Refer to the service manual for the vehicle being serviced and adhere to all diagnostic procedures and precautions Failure to do so could result in personal injury or otherwise unneeded repairs Do not use the tool if it is damaged Do not use the test probes if the insulation is damaged or if metal is exposed Before connecting test probes make sure the vehicle s ignition and the tool are turned off When testing for the presence of voltage or current make sure the tool is functioning correctly Take a reading of a known voltage or current before accepting a zero reading When measuring current connect in series with the load Do not exceed 800 V AC or 600 V DC voltage between any terminal and ground Use caution when measuring voltage above 25V AC or DC Do not touch the test probes tips or the circuit being tested Protect all circuits being tested with a 20A fuse or circuit breaker Disconnect the live test probe before disconnecting the ground test probe IMPORTANT To avoid measuring error from outside interference keep the tool away from spark plug or coil wires iv Scope InfoTech User Guide 1 General Information Introduction The SCOPE INFOTECH system consi
70. aximums auto matically reset and any displayed strip charts also reset NOTE If you press the Freeze key again the Freeze display includes only data collected after a trigger occurs Scope InfoTech User Guide 7 Scope Lab Scope Lab Scope Function Keys Panel Function Key Lab Scope Panel Menu Edit Option The Panel function key displays a menu of additional Use the Panel function key s Edit menu option to functions for the Lab Scope screen They are change the settings for a panel that displays a reading e Edit e Auto Setup To edit a panel that displays a reading follow Grid Off On HOS SIOP e Training Off On 1 If DMM is on select the panel to edit The panel must These options are described separately in the next few sections NOTE When the lab scope screen is frozen the Panel menu options are Playback and Save For details refer to Freeze Function Key Lab Scope on page 66 2 Timesvalts a 4 Auto Setup Grid Off Training On Trigger Freeze Glitch On Figure 7 39 Lab Scope Screen DMM Off Panel Function Key NOTE If you press the Panel function key to display the menu but do not want to select an option either press the EXIT key or press the Panel function key again to close the menu Scope InfoTech User Guide be a panel that currently displays a reading NOTE If the top panel is selected and has a solid border and you want to select a bottom DMM panel press the EXIT key to
71. b Scope Function Keys E 4 of 4i Glitch Frozen Frozen 15 000 12 760 Cursors Glitch Off Cursors Figure 7 35 Lab Scope Screen Glitch On Freeze Function Key Figure 7 37 Lab Scope Screen DMM On Frozen Screen 1 Press the Freeze function key This stops all readings and freezes all the displayed panels as shown in ALLA Figure 7 36 Figure 7 37 and Figure 7 38 mena Wolke diu Do Frozen Time olts 40 of 50 Playback aye me 01 of 01 Frozen Figure 7 38 Lab Scope Screen Glitch On Frozen Screen Cursors 2 Notice the following about the frozen screens Figure 7 36 Lab Scope Screen DMM Off Frozen Screen e A scroll bar appears on the waveform graph e The Function keys at the bottom of the screen change the options on the Panel menu also change and provide options for replaying and saving the readings e If DMM is on the word Frozen flashes at the top of each DMM panel 3 If DMM is on make sure the top panel is selected and has a solid border not moving dashes NOTE If the panel is selected but has moving dashes press either the ENTER key or the Trigger Cursors Time Volts function key to remove them Scope InfoTech User Guide 67 7 Scope Lab Scope Lab Scope Function Keys 4 Use the Up and Down Direction keys to scroll 5 Optionally use the Function keys on the frozen through the readings as necessary The scroll bar number changes to indicate which frame
72. bes to the Scope module and the vehicle For details refer to Probe Connections on page 75 1 Display the main menu screen For details refer to Software Startup on page 5 Wehicle Entry Component Tests Digital Multi h Repair Trac Yehicle syste Lab Scope Ignition Scope Single Cylinder Figure 8 17 Main Menu Screens 2 From the Main Menu screens select Scope and then Ignition Scope This displays the Engine Setup screen 82 Engine Setup Cylinders Type Conventional Distributor Ign Firing Order os First 1 Second 2 Third 3 Fourth 4 Press Enter tu continue Figure 8 18 Ignition Scope Engine Setup Screen Custom Firing Order 3 Select the number of cylinders and the firing order for the ignition system being tested and then press the ENTER key For specific steps refer to page 76 This displays the Ignition Scope Panel Setup screen Ignition Scope Panel Setup Off 125 ky Display Parade Fress Enter to display Figure 8 19 Ignition Scope Panel Setup Screen 4 Press the DMM On function key This displays the ignition scope DMM setup screen as shown in Figure 8 20 on page 83 Scope InfoTech User Guide Ignition Scope Panel Setup Display Parade Press Enter to display DMM Panel 3 DMM Panel 4 Channel or J chamneor Measure hMeasure Range Range Display Display Citta Off Top Panel DM 3 DM 4 Figure
73. between two points in the graph Use the Trigger Cursors Time Volts function key to do this Refer to Cursors Pane on page 64 Use the Freeze function key to stop the read ings and freeze them on the screen and to print or save waveforms or view saved wave 7 Scope Lab Scope Lab Scope Only with DMM Off Use the Panel function key Edit option to return to the setup screen and change the waveform settings Refer to Panel Menu Edit Option on page 69 Use the Panel function key Auto Setup option to have the Scope software automatically determine the Range settings for the displayed waveforms Refer to Panel Menu Auto Setup Option on page 70 Use the Panel function key Grid Off On option to turn the graph s grid off and on Refer to Panel Menu Grid Off On Option on page 70 Use the Panel function key Training On Off option to view demo waveforms Refer to Panel Menu Training On Off Option on page 71 Use the Glitch function key to automatically detect spikes or rapid drops in the waveform readings Refer to Glitch Function Key on page 1 When you are finished using the screen press the EXIT key to return to the Scope menu screen forms Refer to Freeze Function Key Lab Scope on page 66 Scope InfoTech User Guide 49 7 Scope Lab Scope Lab Scope Only with DMM Off Function Keys Lab Scope with DMM Off In addition to the DMM On and Auto Setup function keys that appear on the Lab Scope
74. change the border to moving dashes Then select a DMM panel Press the Panel function key see Figure 7 39 Press the ENTER key to select the Edit option The edit fields are displayed NOTE If the panel s border was moving dashes the border changes to a solid line Change the fields as necessary 69 7 Scope Lab Scope Lab Scope Function Keys Panel Menu Auto Setup Option Use the Panel function key s Auto Setup menu option to have the Scope software automatically determine the waveform range settings and DMM Range settings if DMM is turned on for all channels that are turned on Based on the signals present through the channels the software determines the appropriate Range values To use the Auto Setup function refer to Lab Scope Only with DMM Off on page 46 or Lab Scope with DMM On on page 51 The sections include steps for using the auto setup function Time olts Grid Off Training On Glitch On Figure 7 40 Lab Scope Screen DMM off Panel Function Key Auto Setup Option Auto Setup 15000 Grid Off 12 760 Figure 7 41 Lab Scope Screen DMM on Panel Function Key Auto Setup Option Trigger 70 Panel Menu Grid Off On Option Use the Panel function key s Grid On Off menu option to turn the waveform graph s grid lines on or off To turn the grid lines on or off follow these steps 1 If DMM is On make sure the top panel is selected 2 Press the Panel function key se
75. ck function key to return to the previous screen Scope InfoTech User Guide 4 Component Tests InfoTech Component Tests Function Keys Repair Info Menu Circuit Description Option Use the Repair Info function key s Circuit Description option to view a description of the circuit for the selected component To view the circuit description follow these steps 1 With the test screen displayed press the Repair Info function key to display the Repair Info menu Functional Tests Connect the RED test lead and the BLACK ground to the scope module Turm the ignition switch OFF Disconnect the electrical connector fram the PCM a o Location Inspect the condition of the wiring and terminals Specification Use the RED and BLACK scope leads to measure of the knock sensor signal circuit and ground Ch Diagram If the resistance readings are within specifications Connector Ref Wave Repair Info Reconnect the electrical connector to the PEM Training On Figure 4 13 Component Tests Repair Info Function Key 2 Select Circuit Desc and press the ENTER key This displays the Circuit Description screen Circuit Description The Knock Sensor ES is an electronic device capable of measuring vibration and converting the vibration signal tc an electrical output that measures the engine knock The voltage signal qenerated by the Enock sensor is sent to the knock control unit for filtering and then to the
76. cope Ignition Scope Ignition Scope with DMM On The third group of function keys Cursors Freeze Panel Raster or Superimposed or Parade appears when the top panel is selected and it contains the waveform display as shown in Figure 8 25 NOTE The panel s border is a solid line Time Volts A U E N UN Figure 8 25 Ignition Scope Screen DMM On Function Keys with Top Panel Display Selected 699 Tall ab Cursors To use these function keys refer to the steps in the following sections e Cursors or Time Volts Cursors Time Volts Function Key on page 88 e Freeze Freeze Function Key Ignition Scope on page 91 e Panel Panel Function Key Iqnition Scope on page 92 e Raster or Superimposed or Parade Raster Superimposed Parade Function Key on page 95 86 The fourth group of function keys Full Freeze Panel Reset appears when one of the bottom DMM panels is selected and it contains a DMM reading as shown in Figure 8 26 NOTE The panel s border is moving dashes Time Volts Parade ELI ee 699 Fall ab EA ET MES Figure 8 26 Ignition Scope Screen DMM On Function Keys with Bottom DMM Panel Display Selected To use the Full and Reset function keys refer to the following sections in 6 Digital Multi Meter DMM e Full Function Key on page 39 e Reset Function Key on page 43 To use the Freeze function key refer to Freeze Function Key Ignition Scope on page 91 T
77. creen 4 Select a symptom to view and press the ENTER key This displays the Repair Trac Problems and Fixes screen Figure 10 4 Repair Trac Problems and Fires GM 1992 1999N 1996T Pontiac Car Grandin SEE ENGINE PCH 2 4T 45 PD Automat ic SYSTEM Brakes ABS zj 5 Print Figure 10 4 Repair Trac Problems and Fixes Screen NOTE The RT Repair Trac Code on this screen is a software code only It is not a part of any diagnostic trouble code DTC 5 View the description and optionally use the Print function key to print the description 6 When finished use the EXIT key to return to previous screens 101 NOTES 102 Scope InfoTech User Guide 11 Vehicle System Tests Overview The InfoTech software s Vehicle System Tests func tion lets you look up vehicle system test instructions IMPORTANT The way the Vehicle System Tests func tion works varies if the Scope module is connected or removed or for the NGIS tool if you start the Info Tech software only For more information refer to software Startup on page 5 This chapter describes the Vehicle System Tests function if the Scope module is removed from the diagnostic tool or if you start the InfoTech software only on the NGIS tool The chapter includes the following sections e Basic Procedure in the next column e Vehicle System Tests Function Keys on page 105 For instructions for the Vehicle System Tests func tion w
78. cribed separately in the next few sections NOTE When the lab scope screen is frozen the Panel menu options are Playback and Save For details refer to Freeze Function Key Iqnition Scope on page 91 7 Notice the following about the Panel menu e If you press the Panel function key to display the menu but do not want to select an option either press the EXIT key or press the Panel function key again to close the menu e When a menu option is selected the back ground is grey and the letters are white as shown for Edit in Figure 8 33 Grid Off Edit Engine Training On Primary Freeze Cand Figure 8 33 Ignition Scope Screen DMM Off Panel Function Key Cursors 92 Panel Menu Edit Option When a panel displays a reading use the Edit menu option to display the edit fields so you can change the panel s settings To edit a panel that displays a reading follow these steps 1 If DMM is on select the panel to edit The panel must be a panel that currently displays a reading NOTE If the top panel is selected and has a solid border and you want to select a bottom DMM panel press the EXIT key to change the border to moving dashes Then select a DMM panel 2 Press the Panel function key Grid Off Edit Engine Training On Parade Primary Freeze Panel Faster Figure 8 34 Ignition Scope Screen DMM Off Panel Function Key Edit Option Cursors 3 Press the ENTER key to
79. ct the Low current scope module Step Clamp the low current pro the fuel pump Step 3 Zero amp probe Fieferen Scape el Step 4 Start the engine and mai Training Off Freeze Repair Info Figure 12 6 Vehicle System Tests Screen Function Keys with DMM Readings in Top Panel and Bottom Panel Selected 112 To use the Print function key press the key to print the test instructions Refer to the hardware user guides for the diagnostic tool and the printer To use the Freeze function key refer to the following sections e When the top panel displays a waveform refer to the instructions in Freeze Function Key Lab Scope on page 66 Begin with step 2 e When the top panel displays DMM readings refer to the instructions in Freeze Function Key DMM on page 40 Begin with step 2 To use the Panel function key menu options use the following instructions e When the top panel displays a waveform and the bottom panel is selected Figure 12 5 the Panel menu contains the options Edit Scope and DMM 1 DMM2 Use them as follows Use Panel Edit Scope to select the top waveform panel With the panel selected the screen operates the same as the normal Lab Scope waveform display with DMM off For a complete description refer to page 48 To select the bottom panel again press the EXIT key Use Panel DMM1 DMM2 to replace the top panel waveform with two DMM panels e When the top panel displays DMM rea
80. d the C2 cursor 2 field or both the C1 and C2 fields to move the cursors in the graph either separately or together The d field is display only it displays the time difference between cursors 1 and 2 C1 and C2 The f field is also display only it displays the frequency between cursors 1 and 2 C1 and C2 e You can set either horizontal or vertical cursors but not both at the same time Scope InfoTech User Guide 7 Scope Lab Scope Lab Scope Function Keys e Keypad presses do the following ENTER key moves from one waveform channel color to the next color so you can select a waveform color and assign the cursors to that color Up or Down Direction key moves through the Cursors fields so you can select a field to change as follows The Down Direction key moves from the cursor setting field to the C1 field to the C2 field to both the C1 and C2 fields and then moves back to the cursor setting field The Up Direction Key moves in the opposite direction The currently selected field is always shaded Left or Right Direction key for the cursor setting field moves through the selection values in the field so you can select a value Off Horizontal or Vertical For the C1 C2 and Both fields moves the cursor lines in the graph If more than one waveform line is displayed assign the cursors to a specific color channel To do this repeatedly press the ENTER key to select the color channel for the cursors
81. d Sensor Oil Light Reset Test Procedure Torque Specifications Trans Pan Identification Tune up Specifications Control Module Location Figure 5 21 Component Tests Screen 4 Select O2 BAR Test and press the ENTER key This displays the O2 BAR test on the Component Test screen Figure 5 22 NOTE The O2 BAR Test option is near the bottom of the list if available Scope InfoTech User Guide Crecer a O l Tirnerdiw 02 BAR Test Description 1 Run the engine at 500 APM for at least three minutes to ensure the 04 sensor is at operating temperature 2 Induce metered propane gas into the engine s induction syster until the U2 sensor voltage iz high above 800 volts 3 Shut the propane gas off and observe the lowerng Oz voltage 4 when the voltage goes below 175 volts snap the throttle Figure 5 22 Component Test Screen 02 BAR Test Trigger 5 Notice the following about the test screen e The top half of the screen displays the Scope waveform for the test This display operates the same as the Lab Scope waveform display with DMM off For a complete description of the display refer to page 48 in 7 Scope Lab Scope e The bottom half panel of the screen displays the InfoTech test instructions for the test This display operates similar to the InfoTech test instructions described in 4 Component Tests InfoTech on page 13 e One panel is always selected When you first display the screen t
82. d channel turned on Scope InfoTech User Guide 8 Scope Ignition Scope Overview The Ignition Scope function lets you use the tool as an oscilloscope that measures the primary and secondary ignition signals for a conventional ignition system and displays them both on one screen The software reads the signals and displays them on the screen as waveforms With the Ignition Scope function you can test multi ple cylinders all at once for conventional ignition systems You can view waveforms for up to twelve cylinders for both the primary and secondary signals all on one screen You can also view the primary or secondary signals separately When you select Ignition Scope from the screens Figure 8 8 on page 76 the Engine Setup screen appears Engine Setup cylindersf4 o Type Conventional Distributor Ign Firing Order ETT First 1 Second 2 Third 3 Fourth 4 Figure 8 1 Ignition Scope Engine Setup Screen The Engine Setup screen contains options for iden tifying the number of cylinders on a vehicle being tested After identifying the number of cylinders the Ignition Scope Panel Setup screen appears for setting up an ignition system test on a conventional ignition system Scope InfoTech User Guide Ignition Scope Panel Setup n 400 12 5 ky Display Parade Press Enter to display Auto Setup Figure 8 2 Ignition Scope Panel Setup Screen The Ignition Scope Pane
83. dings and the bottom panel is selected Figure 12 6 the Panel menu contains the options DMM1 DMM2 Scope and Training On Off Use DMM1 DMM2 or Edit DMM1 Edit DMM2 to select and edit the top DMM panels When selected the DMM panels operate the same as the normal DMM display For a complete description refer to 6 Digital Multi Meter DMM on page 35 Use Panel Scope to replace the top two DMM panels with a Scope waveform Use Panel Training On Off to turn demon stration data readings on and off For details refer to Panel Menu Training On Off Option on page 1 To use the Repair Info function key refer to Repair Info Function Key on page 106 Scope InfoTech User Guide The second group of function keys Trigger Cursors Time Volts Freeze Panel Glitch On Off appears when the top panel ts selected and it contains the waveform display as shown in Figure 12 7 or when the top panel is selected and the Glitch panel is displayed in the bottom half of the screen as shown in Figure 12 8 They also appear when you display a full screen waveform by using the Panel function key Full Screen option as shown in Figure 12 9 Tirne Wolk an ET FFF FF FEFFFFFETH se ME ADAN idiw EO T 10 ku OEA TT TT TE ARAB AAA DER AE AUA ACA CRE A HF Step 1 Connect the EN probe or BLUE channel of the scope mod AUTO Setup Trigger Freeze _ Panel Figure 12 7 Vehicle System Tests Sc
84. e Figure 7 42 3 Use the Up or Down Direction key to select the Grid Off option 4 Press the ENTER key The grid lines no longer appear in the graph They are turned off see Figure 7 43 NOTE To turn the grid lines back on select the Grid On option from the Panel menu when you select Grid Off the menu option changes to Grid On see Figure 7 43 Time olts Figure 7 42 Lab Scope Screen DMM off Panel Function Key Grid Off Option Figure 7 43 Lab Scope Screen DMM off Panel Function Key Grid On Option Scope Info Tech User Guide Panel Menu Training On Off Option Use the Panel function key s Training On Off menu option to have the software display demonstration demo readings for the software When you turn the Training function on it stays on until you turn it off or exit the Scope software even if you select a different option from the Scope main menu To turn the Training function off select the Training Off option from the Panel menu when you select Training On the menu option changes to Training Off Timenalts Edit Auto Setup Grid Off Trigger Freeze Glitch On Figure 7 44 Lab Scope Screen DMM off Panel Function Key Training Off Option Scope InfoTech User Guide 7 Scope Lab Scope Lab Scope Function Keys Glitch Function Key The Glitch function lets you automatically find glitches in the waveform for the red channel A glitch is a momentary spi
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86. e Repair Trac option appears on this menu and you select it refer to 10 Repair Trac on page 101 for instructions AIso refer to Special Component Tests on page 32 for instructions for the special tests that have separate instructions 24 5 One or more additional screens may appear for identifying the component On each screen that appears select the correct option and then press the ENTER key Do this until the component is completely identified and the test screen appears Figure 5 4 or Figure 5 6 Ael O II C O O _ IIA Tirnerdiv Freeze Repair Info Figure 5 4 Component Test Screen with Test List in Bottom Panel NOTE Depending on the test selected the top half of the test screen displays either a scope waveform shown above or two digital multimeter DMM readings as described in step 7 see Figure 5 5 and Figure 5 6 If there are multiple tests for the component the bottom half of the screen displays a list of tests If the list appears do one of the following e Use the screen for testing The screen oper ates similar to the screen with test instructions displayed in the bottom half of the screen Figure 5 5 or e Select a Test and press the ENTER key This displays the test screen with the InfoTech test instructions in the bottom half of the screen Figure 5 5 Scope InfoTech User Guide menos TT TT Tirnerdiv Knock Detonation Sensor Connect the BLACE ground and RED test probes to th
87. e diagram and optionally use the Print function key to print it 4 When finished press the Back function key to return to the previous screen Scope InfoTech User Guide Repair Info Menu Reference Waveform Option NOTE The Reference Waveform Ref Wave option appears only when you have the Training function turned on or when are using the Scope with InfoTech software with the Scope module connected to the tool Use the Repair Info function key s Reference Wave form Ref Wave option to view an example of a waveform for the selected component To view the reference waveform follow these steps 1 With the test screen displayed press the Repair Info function key to display the Repair Info menu Functional Tests Connect the RED test lead and the BLACK ground to the scope module Turm the ignition switch OFF Disconnect the electrical connector from the PCM 7 B Location Inspect the condition of the wiring and terminals cr Specification Use the RED and BLACK scope leads to measure Circuit Desc of the knock sensor signal circuit and ground Ch Diagram If the resistance readings are within specifications Connector Reconnect the electrical connector to the PEM Repair Info Training On Figure 4 19 Component Tests Repair Info Function Key 2 Select Ref Wave and press the ENTER key This displays the reference waveform in the bottom half of the screen Scope InfoTech User Gu
88. e grid lines are turned on For details refer to Panel Menu Grid Off On Option on page 70 e If DMM is Off there are ten divisions Squares along each axis of the graph If DMM is On there are ten divisions along the horizontal axis and five divisions along the vertical axis e Each division on the horizontal axis from left to right represents the amount of time selected in the Time div field box at the top left of the screen e Each division on the vertical axis from bottom to top varies for each waveform line For each line each division represents the amount of amplitude selected for that line s Volts div field The Volts div field may be named Amp div Ohms Div or whatever other measurement is being used e Each waveform line has a horizontal line through it This is the zero offset line the O baseline for the amplitude for the waveform The offset line is labeled on the left side of the line with the first letter of the channel s color R B G or Y e You can adjust the Time div for the entire graph You can adjust the amplitude Volts div and the zero offset line for each waveform line Scope InfoTech User Guide e Keypad presses do the following Down Direction key selects the fields as follows moves from the Time div field to the Volts div field for the currently selected color to the line in the graph for the currently selected color then back to the Time div field The U
89. e scope module Using the RED and BLACK scope leads measure resistance across terminals 4 and E of sensor Resistance should be 1650 2200 ohms at 68 deg F 2360 3180 ohms at 302 deg F Freeze Repair Info Figure 5 5 Component Test Screen with Scope Waveform in Top Panel and Test Instructions in Bottom Panel Knock Detonation Sensor Connect the BLACK ground and RED test probes to the scope module Using the RED and BLACK scope leads measure resistance across terminals 4 and 6 of sensor Resistance should be 1650 2200 ohms at 68 deg F 2360 3180 ohms at 302 deg F Freeze Repair Into Figure 5 6 Component Test Screen with Two DMM Readings in Top Panel and Test Instructions in Bottom Panel NOTE If there are no test instructions available a message appears in the bottom half of the screen 7 Notice the following about the test screen e The top half of the screen displays either a Scope waveform panel Figure 5 5 or two DMM panels Figure 5 6 A waveform display operates the same as the Lab Scope waveform display with DMM off For a complete description of the display refer to page 48 in 7 Scope Lab Scope on page 45 ADMM display operates the same as a full screen DMM display For a complete description of the DMM panels refer to 6 Digital Multi Meter DMM on page 35 Scope InfoTech User Guide 5 Component Tests Scope with InfoTech Basic Component Tests e The bottom half pa
90. ear based on the selected panel s border and contents as shown in the following table Border Contents Function Keys Solid border DMM1 DMM2 DMM3 DMM4 Contains edit see Figure 6 8 fields For details refer to DMM1 DMM2 DMM3 and DMM4 Function Keys on page 39 Full Freeze Panel Reset see Figure 6 9 Moving border Contains the meter reading For details refer to the following e Full Function Key on page 39 Freeze Function Key DMM on page 40 Panel Function Key DMM on page 41 Reset Function Key on page 43 The third group of Function keys Full Go Panel Print appears when you use the Freeze function key see Figure 6 10 For details refer to Freeze Function Key DMM on page 40 Scope InfoTech User Guide DMN Panel 2 Channel hMeasure Range Display DM Panel 1 Channels bMeasure DC Volts RangejAuto Range Display Digital Press Enter to display DMM Panel 3 DMM Panel 4 Channel Of Channelfor_ Measure Measure Range Range Display Display Figure 6 8 DMM Function Keys Solid Border with Edit Fields 12 682 12 039 1112673 1112760 12 682 0 000 a 000 0 12 038 1126731112760 Figure 6 9 DMM Function Keys Moving Border with Meter Reading AA 12050 12 673 P12 Feo 12 682 0 000 a 4 000 Hu HE 12 038 1112 6731112 760 Figure 6 10 DMM Function Keys after pressing Freeze function key Scope InfoTech User Guide
91. ech software starts and all of the menu options are black to indicate they are all available for use Figure 1 13 e If the Scope module is removed the InfoTech soft ware starts without Scope and only the InfoTech menu options are available for use The Scope options display at the bottom of the screen and are grey to indicate they cannot be used Figure 1 74 For more information about the options on the main menu screens refer to Software Functions on page Scope InfoTech User Guide 1 General Information Software Description Wehicle Entry Component Tests Digital Multi Meter Scope Repair Trac Vehicle System Tests System setup Playback Indexed Information Tutorial Figure 1 13 Solarity InfoTech Main Menu Screen Scope Module Connected Vehicle Entry Component Tests Repair Trac Vehicle system Tests Indexed Information Tutorial System Setup Playback Digital Multi Meter scope Figure 1 14 Solarity InfoTech Main Menu Screen Scope Module Removed NOTE The Vehicle Entry Repair Trac System Setup and Indexed Information options work the same if the Scope module is connected or removed The Compo nents Tests and Vehicle System Tests options work differ ently if the Scope module is attached or removed as described in Software Functions on page 7 1 General Information Software Description NGIS Tool When you turn the NGIS tool on the Application Manager screen appears You then c
92. ect the next field Use the Left and Right Direction keys to set the value for the selected field Repeat b and c until all the values are set correctly then go to the next step The table below lists possible field values Duty Cycle O2 Cross Counts Ohms Range Varies based on the selected Measure NOTE Select Auto Range to have the software automatically adjust the range as necessary during testing Scope InfoTech User Guide 6 Digital Multi Meter DMM DMM Setup and Display 5 When finished setting up a panel press the ENTER key to display the meter reading The solid black border around the panel changes to moving dashes indicating you can now use the Direction keys to select another panel See Figure 6 6 NOTE After changing the values and before pressing the ENTER key you can optionally press the EXIT key and not display the meter reading right away but come back and change or view it later after setting up the other panels DC volts TEV DMM Panel 2 Channel ott Measure A Fange 12 036 012 673 12 beU OMh Panel 3 Ohh Panel 4 Channeljott Channeljott o o o Measure Measure Fange Fange Display Display Figure 6 6 DMM Screen Panel 1 Displayed NOTE Each displayed panel shows the measure ment and range at the top the reading in the center and the reading s minimum average and maximum at the bottom If a panel is selected you can repeatedly p
93. ed the test screen displays either a scope waveform or two digital multimeter DMM readings as described in Vehicle System Tests Fuel Pump Current RP hl the next step see Figure 12 3 and Figure 12 4 Step 1 Connect the Low current probe to the RED channel of th scope module Step 4 ero amp probe Reference ero Procedure Step 3 Clamp the low current probe around the B wire leading t the fuel pump Step 4 Start the engine and maintain idle speed Freeze Repair Info Figure 12 4 Vehicle System Tests Test Screen with DMM Readings in Top Panel 110 Scope InfoTech User Guide 12 Vehicle System Tests Scope with InfoTech 5 Notice the following about the test screen e The top half of the screen displays either a Scope waveform panel or two DMM panels _ A waveform display operates the same as the Lab Scope waveform display with DMM off For a complete description of the display refer to page 48 in 7 Scope Lab Scope on page 45 A DMM display operates the same as a full screen DMM display For a complete description of the DMM panels refer to 6 Digital Multi Meter DMM on page 35 e The bottom half panel of the screen displays the InfoTech test instructions for the test This display operates similar to the InfoTech test instructions described in 4 Component Tests InfoTech on page 13 e One panel is always selected When you first display the screen the bottom panel tes
94. een Figure 12 7 To use the Glitch On Off function key refer to Glitch Function Key on page 71 113 12 Vehicle System Tests Scope with InfoTech Vehicle System Tests Function Keys The third group of function keys Full Screen Restore Freeze Panel Reset appears when one of the top DMM panels is selected and it contains a DMM reading as shown in Figure 12 10 When you use the Full Screen function key the full screen displays and the name of the function key changes to Restore as shown in Figure 12 11 Step 1 Connect the EW probe or BLUE channel of the scope mod ero Step 4 Connect the EW probe to Scope from the coil or connect the appro Figure 12 10 Vehicle System Tests Screen Function Keys with DMM Reading Selected Max Figure 12 11 Vehicle Systems Test Screen Function Keys with DMM Reading Selected and Displayed as Full Screen 114 To use the Full Screen Restore function key refer to Full Function Key on page 39 To use the Freeze function key refer to Freeze Function Key DMM on page 40 Begin with step 2 To use the Panel function key menu options use the following instructions e Use Panel Edit DMM Edit DMM1 Edit DMM2 to select and edit the top DMM panels When selected the DMM panels operate the same as the normal DMM display For a complete description refer to 6 Digital Multi Meter DMM on page 35 e Use Panel Zero to restart the readings for a selected D
95. eeze function key you can use the Panel function key options Save and Playback to save and review the data Trigger Slope Edge direction of the voltage required for the trigger to occur Falling means the trigger occurs when the amplitude is decreasing Rising means the trigger occurs when the amplitude is increasing Trigger Time horizontal position vertical cursor of the trigger adjustable to the left or right to set where the trigger event displays on the screen when it occurs You use this to set whether you want to view more of the waveform line before the event occurs or more of the waveform line after the event occurs Trigger Level vertical position horizontal cursor of the trigger adjustable up or down to set the amplitude value that will cause the trigger to occur and the screen to display the waveform s 61 7 Scope Lab Scope Lab Scope Function Keys To set up a trigger point follow these steps NOTE Become familiar with the terms in the previous column before performing these steps 1 If DMM is On make sure the top panel is selected and has a solid border not moving dashes NOTE If the panel is selected but has moving dashes press either the ENTER key or the Trigger Cursors Time Volts function key to remove them Timenalts Cursors Freeze Glitch On Figure 7 28 Lab Scope Screen DMM Off Trigger Pane Displayed 3 Make sure the top field is selected as shown in Figure 7 28 thi
96. en DMM Off Function Keys A BLS Frozen Cursors E 50 oF Se Figure 7 10 Lab Scope Screen DMM Off Function Keys after pressing the Freeze function key Scope InfoTech User Guide Lab Scope with DMM On Screen Setup and Display This section describes how to use the Lab Scope function with DMM turned on This function displays one or two waveforms on the top half of the screen and one or two DMM readings on the bottom half of the screen To set up and display the Lab Scope with DMM On follow these steps 1 Display the main menu screen For details refer to software Startup on page 5 Yehicle Entry Component Tests Digital Multi h Repair Trac Yehicle syste Lab Scope Ignition Scope single Cylinder Figure 7 11 Main Menu Screens 2 From the main menu screens select Scope and then Lab Scope This displays the Lab Scope only setup screen Scope InfoTech User Guide 7 Scope Lab Scope Lab Scope with DMM On Lab Scope Panel Setup Channel ES hMeasureJDi alts RangejAuto jor Press Enter to display Auto Setup Figure 7 12 Lab Scope Panel Setup Screen 3 Press the DMM On function key This displays the Lab Scope DMM setup screen Figure 7 13 on page 52 51 7 Scope Lab Scope Lab Scope with DMM On Lab Scope Panel Setup Channel EA MeasurejOc alts Rangejauto Weasure Range Display Display Chihil Ott Top Panel Chibi 4 Figure 7 1
97. en you first display the Lab Scope waveform s the title at the top left of the screen is Time Volts and the F1 function key is named Trigger see Figure 7 18 on page 55 This function key is a toggle key that changes each time you press it The name changes from Trigger to Cursors to Time Volts and back to Trigger Each time you press the key the title and fields at the top left side of the screen change Notice the key s name does not represent the current title at the top left side of the screen Instead it represents the next title and fields that will display when you press the key as shown in the following table Title and Fields Key Name Pressing Key Displayed Displays This Title and Fields The title and fields displayed on the screen are also called panes Each pane lets you perform different adjustments to the waveform graph as follows e Time Volts pane lets you adjust how the waveform lines fit in the graph by adjusting the graph s horizon tal time scale each waveform s vertical amplitude measurement scale and each waveform s zero offset point For details refer to Time Volts Pane on page 58 e Trigger pane lets you set up a trigger point for the waveforms For details refer to Trigger Pane on page 61 e Cursors pane lets you set up screen cursors guide lines For details refer to Cursors Pane on page 64 97 7 Scope Lab Scope Lab Scope Function Keys Time Vol
98. eper shorted or more gradual high resistance than key to print it average ramping should be considered suspect See Reference waveform 4 When finished press the Back function key to return Step 6 Injectors missing peaks may have an open injector to the previous screen defective wiring or defective PCM See Reference Hisusta Shep yt Zero amp probe Reference ero Procedukconnection gt Training Gn Repair Info Figure 11 10 Vehicle System Tests Repair Info Function Key 2 Select Connection and press the ENTER key This displays the Connection Diagram screen Figure 11 11 Scope InfoTech User Guide 107 11 Vehicle System Tests InfoTech Vehicle System Tests Function Keys Repair Info Menu Reference Waveform Option NOTE The Reference Waveform Ref Wave option appears only when you have the Training function turned on or when are using the Scope with InfoTech software with the Scope module connected to the tool Use the Repair Info function key s Reference Wave form Ref Wave option to view an example of a waveform for the selected system test To view the reference waveform follow these steps 1 With the test screen displayed press the Repair Info function key to display the Repair Info menu vehicle System Tests Step 1 Connect the Low current probe to the RED channel of the scope module Step Clamp the probe around ether of the injector wires Step 3 Stark the engine and maintain
99. er has the following main sections e Glitch Sensitivity below e Calibration on page 118 e Background Color Selection on page 119 Glitch Sensitivity The Glitch Sensitivity option lets you set a sensitivity level for the Glitch function described in Glitch Function Key on page 71 The software uses this setting while automatically detecting glitches in a signal If the Glitch function cannot detect a glitch set the sensitivity level higher If the signal has too much noise set the sensitivity level lower This option is available only when the Scope module is connected to the tool To set the Glitch sensitivity level follow these steps 1 Display the main menu screen For details refer to Software Startup on page 5 Scope Repair Trac Yehicle system Tests Playback Indexed Information Figure 13 1 Main Menu Screen Scope InfoTech User Guide 2 From the main menu screen select Utility and press the ENTER key This displays the Utility menu screen Glitch Sensitivity Calibration Background Color Selection Figure 13 2 Utility Menu Screen 3 Select Glitch Sensitivity and press the ENTER key This displays the Utility Setup screen Utility Setup Glitch Sensitivity o Pr Figure 13 3 Utility Setup Screen 4 Use the Left or Right Direction keys to set the Glitch Sensitivity as required Possible values are Low Medium and High 5 When finished press the ENTER key to return
100. eric 0 Generic Car Generic Generic Generic Engi 1113 04 5 44 FM Lab 10 Frames 8 1118 04 5 46 Phi DMM 1 Frame amp 11 18 04 5 46 PM Lab 9 Frames M1998 Buick Car Century Custom 3 1L WIN M Engi Fef Library Lockfinlock Copy Files Delete Figure 15 2 Playback Load Screen Solarity Tool 3 Notice the following about this screen e The files are named with the date and time they were saved the software function used to save them and the number of frames saved Files saved from within the Component Tests func tion also include the vehicle description e The list holds up to 50 saved files e The Ref Library function key lets you view waveforms from the ideal waveforms library Refer to Reference Waveforms Library on page 132 e The Lock Unlock function key let you lock or unlock files Locked files have a padlock icon next to the file name they cannot be overwrit ten or deleted For the Solarity Tool to lock or unlock a file select the file press the Lock Unlock function key select either Lock or Unlock and then press the ENTER key For the NGIS tool select a file and then press either the Lock or Unlock function key e The Copy Files function key Solarity Tool only lets you copy files to or from a portable USB drive Refer to Copy Files to from USB Drive Solarity Tool only on page 133 e The Delete function key lets you delete unlocked files To delete a file select the file
101. eset function keys that are also available To use these function keys refer to Full Func tion Key on page 39 and Reset Function Key on page 43 e Use the DMM Off function key to turn the DMM panels off 14 When you are finished using the screen press the EXIT key to return to the Scope menu screen 99 9 Scope Single Cylinder Single Cylinder Invert Function Key Single Cylinder Invert Function Key The Invert function key lets you invert the waveform line in the graph Use this function key if most of the waveform line is below the zero offset line and you want to view it above the offset line NOTE This option provides easier viewing of the second ary waveform for vehicles with distributorless ignition systems that fire spark plugs with a positive or negative polarity For example Waste Spark Systems have companion cylinders that share a single coil and fire one plug positive and another negative To invert the waveform follow these steps 1 If DMM is On make sure the top panel is selected 2 Press the Panel function key Edit Grid Off Training On Figure 9 6 Ignition Single Cylinder Screen Panel Function Key Invert Option 3 Use the Up or Down Direction key to select the Invert option Press the ENTER key 5 The line flips over in the graph 100 Scope InfoTech User Guide 10 Repair Trac The Repair Trac function lets you look up vehicle specific repair instructions for ha
102. etup Menu Screen 2 Select Disk Usage and press the ENTER key 2 Select File System Check and press the ENTER key The Disk Usage screen displays the memory 3 Follow any on screen instructions that appear information 3 View the information 4 Use the EXIT key to return to previous screens 4 Use the EXIT key to return to previous screens 128 Scope InfoTech User Guide Background Color Selection The Background Color Selection function lets you set the background color for the Scope waveform screens to black or white as shown in the examples below This option is available only when the Scope module is connected to the tool fe DE TRIG D Trigger Freeze Panel Glitch On Trigger Freeze Panel Glitch On AC DC AEREA ur Figure 14 24 Scope Background Color Screen Examples To set the background color follow these steps 1 Follow the steps in Basic Procedure on page 121 to display the system setup menu screen Technical Support Hardware Tests Language Disk Usage File System Check Background Color Selection Figure 14 25 System Setup Menu Screen 2 Select Background Color Selection and press the ENTER key This displays the Scope Color Selection screen Scope InfoTech User Guide 14 System Setup Solarity Tool Background Color Selection Scope Color Selection Select background color for scope display and Press ENTER Black Background WHITE BACKGROUND Figure 14 26 Scope Co
103. f the SCOPE INFOTECH system equipment and software 1 General Information Eguipment Descriptions Equipment Descriptions Diagnostic Tools The diagnostic tools purchased separately are portable hand held tools that integrate the add on Scope module the Scope Multimeter software and the InfoTech software You connect the scope module to the tool and use the tool to operate the software and Scope module This User Guide assumes you are familiar with using the diagnostic tool If necessary refer to the User Guide for the tool you are using As a quick refer ence the tool s keys are described below ENTER executes a selected menu option or function EXIT displays the previous screen or exits a function Direction Key Up Down Left Right Up or Down select a menu option or a data field Left or Right change the data entry within a field Function keys four of them each key executes a command that corresponds with an option listed at the bottom of the screen HELP displays helpful information about a currently displayed screen Figure 1 2 Solarity Diagnostic Tool Figure 1 3 NGIS Tool Scope InfoTech User Guide Scope Module The Scope module connects to the hardware inter face port HIP on the back of the diagnostic tool Color Coded Channel Ports Locking Locking Bar Hardware Interface Port HIP Figure 1 4 Scope Module Front View Color Coded
104. fications Transmission Pan Identification Tune Up Specifications Control Module Locations These tests work the same in both the Scope with InfoTech software and the InfoTech software For instructions refer to Special Component Tests on page 20 O2 Bar Test The Scope with InfoTech software has a special O2 Bar Component Test that is different from the other Component Tests To use the O2 Bar Test function follow these steps 1 Start the application to display the main menu screen For details refer to Software Startup on page 5 Vehicle Entry Component Tests Repair Trac Vehicle system Tests Utility Indexed Information Figure 5 19 Main Menu Screen 32 2 Ifthe correct vehicle information is not displayed in the top part of the screen select Vehicle Entry and identify the vehicle For complete instructions refer to 3 Vehicle Entry on page 11 GM 2003 Pontiac Car Grand Pre GT 3 8 6 Engine Vehicle Entry Component Tests Repair Trac Vehicle System Tests Utility Indexed Information Figure 5 20 InfoTech Main Menu Screen with Vehicle Entered 3 From the main menu screen select Component Tests This displays a list of components on the Component Tests screen NOTE Test options vary for each vehicle Only the options available for a vehicle appear on this list Component Tests Mass Air Flow Sensor a Dil Level Sensor Dil Pressure Switch Throttle Position Sensor Vehicle Spee
105. fore using the SCOPE INFOTECH system the Scope Multimeter software and the InfoTech soft ware must be installed in the diagnostic tool and unlocked with a Smart Card The software then lets you control the Scope module with the tool The software is either preinstalled in the diagnostic tool provided on a compact disc or compact flash card or can be downloaded from the SPX web site For complete instructions refer to Scan Tool Soft ware Applications Installation and Updates OTC P N 534168 or Solarity Tool Software Applications Installation and Updates OTC P N 532262 NOTE The Scope module must be connected to the tool during the software installation Refer to Setup on page 9 Figure 1 11 Software CD and Smart Card Scope InfoTech User Guide Software Startup The way you start the software varies for the Solarity diagnostic tool and the NGIS scan tool as described here and on the next page Solarity Diagnostic Tool When you turn the Solarity tool on the Application Manager screen appears Applicaton Manager Programs Available OL wb Remote Display USB Drive Tool Update Scope with InfoTech 2005 Gas M P Figure 1 12 Application Manager Screen You select Scope with InfoTech and press the ENTER key to display the next screen The menu options that are available on the next screen and the order of the menu options vary as follows e If the Scope module is connected the Scope with InfoT
106. ft ware refer to 4 Component Tests InfoTech on page 13 Scope Info Tech User Guide Basic Component Tests To use the Component Tests function follow these steps 1 Start the application to display the main menu screen For details refer to Software Startup on page 5 Wehicle Entry Component Tests Repair Trac Vehicle system Tests Utility Indexed Information Figure 5 1 Main Menu Screen 2 Ifthe correct vehicle information is not displayed in the top part of the screen select Vehicle Entry and identify the vehicle For complete instructions refer to 3 Vehicle Entry on page 11 23 5 Component Tests Scope with InfoTech Basic Component Tests GM 003 Pontiac Car Grand Fris GT 3 8 6 Engine Vehicle Entry Component Tests Repair Trac Vehicle System Tests Utility Indexed Information Figure 5 2 Main Menu Screen with Vehicle Entered 3 From the main menu screen select Component Tests This displays a list of components on the Component Tests screen NOTE Test options vary for each vehicle Only the options available for a vehicle appear on this list Component Tests Camshaft Position Sensor Heated Oxvgen Sensor Knock Detonation Sensor MAP Sensor Mass Air Flow Sensor Throttle Position Sensor Vehicle Speed Sensor Qil Light Reset Test Procedure Trans Pan Identification Figure 5 3 Component Tests Screen 4 Select a component and press the ENTER key NOTE If th
107. function key to return to the Component Tests screen 21 NOTES 22 Scope InfoTech User Guide 5 Component Tests Scope with InfoTech Overview The Scope with InfoTech software s Component Tests function lets you perform vehicle component testing The Component Tests screens display Scope Multimeter live test data and InfoTech test instructions on the same screen see Figure 5 6 on page 25 This combines the functions of the Scope software and the InfoTech software so you can view test instructions while performing tests IMPORTANT The way the Component Tests function works varies if the Scope module is connected or removed or for the NGIS tool if you start the InfoTech software only For more information refer to Soft ware Startup on page 5 This chapter describes the Component Tests func tion if the Scope module is connected to the diagnos tic tool and for the NGIS tool if you start the Scope with InfoTech software The chapter includes the following sections e Basic Component Tests in the next column e Component Tests Function Keys on page 26 e Special Component Tests on page 32 including Oil Light Reset Test Procedure Torque Specifica tions Transmission Pan Identification Tune Up Specifications Control Module Locations and O2 Bar Test For instructions for the Component Tests function when the Scope module is removed from the tool and for the NGIS tool if you start the InfoTech so
108. ge 1186 04 5 44 Ph Lab 10 Frames amp 11 18 04 5 46 PM Didi 1 Frame 4 Press the ENTER key The waveform file displays on the screen A 1118 04 5 46 PM Lab 9 Frames Gm 1949a Buick Car Century Custom 3 11 VIN MM Engi Rel Library LockfUnlock Copy Files Delete Figure 15 3 Playback Load Screen 2 Press the Ref Library function key This displays another Load screen that lists the saved ideal waveforms Figure 15 4 132 Scope InfoTech User Guide Copy Files to from USB Drive Solarity Tool only The Copy Files function lets you copy saved files to and from a portable USB Drive for either temporary or permanent storage To copy files to or from a portable USB drive follow these steps IMPORTANT Do not insert or remove the USB Drive with the Solarity tool turned on exit the application turn the tool off and then insert or remove the drive 1 Turn the Solarity Tool off 2 Insert the portable USB drive into the port on the top of the Solarity tool E ll Figure 15 5 USB Drive and Port 3 Refer to Playback on page 131 and follow the steps to display the Playback Load screen Turn the tool on select Scope with InfoTech and then Playback Load select Option 119 8 04 5 43 Pht Lab 20 Frames Generic Generic Car Generic Generic Generic Engi 114 8 04 5 44 Phi Lab 10 Frames amp 11 18 04 5 46 PM DMM 1 Frame From USB 6 1108 04 5 46 Phi Lap i GM 1998 Buick Car Cen
109. ges in barometric pressure allowing the PCM ECA to sense the altitude at which the vehicle iz operating Figure 11 9 Repair Info Function Key Circuit Description Screen 3 View the description and optionally use the Print function key to print it 4 When finished press the Back function key to return to the previous screen Scope InfoTech User Guide 11 Vehicle System Tests InfoTech Vehicle System Tests Function Keys Repair Info Menu Connection Option Curent Ramp Test Connection Diagram Use the Repair Info function key s Connection option to view a diagram of connector s for the selected vehicle system test Low Amp Probe To view the connection diagram follow these Scope Module steps Injector 1 With the test screen displayed press the Repair Info function key to display the Repair Info menu Vehicle System Tests Step 1 Connect the Low current probe to the RED channel of the scope module Step Clamp the probe around either of the injector wires Step 3 Start the engine and maintain idle speed Step 4 The waveform should have a steady ramp followed by a sharp drop After the sharp drop current will remain constant until Figure 11 11 Repair Info Function Key Connection Diagram the injector turns off and current drops to zero See Reference Screen w aveform Step 5 All injectors should exhibit similar ramping Injectors that 3 Viewthe diagram and optionally use the Print function exhibit ste
110. gnition Scope waveform screen the title at the top left of the screen is Time Volts and the F1 function key is named Cursors This function key is a toggle key that changes each time you press it The name changes from Cursors to Time Volts and back to Cursors When you press the key the title and fields at the top left side of the screen change Notice the key s name does not represent the current title at the top left side of the screen Instead it represents the next title and fields that will display when you press the key as shown in the table below Title and Fields Key Name Pressing Key Displayed Displays This Title and Fields Time Volts Time Vols The title and fields displayed on the screen are also called panes Each pane lets you perform different adjustments to the waveform graph as follows e Time Volts pane lets you set up the waveform graph s horizontal time scale Raster and Superim posed display modes only each waveform s vertical amplitude measurement scale and each waveform s zero Offset point For details refer to Time Volts Pane on page 89 e Cursors pane lets you set up screen cursors guide lines For details refer to Cursors Pane on page 90 Scope InfoTech User Guide 8 Scope Ignition Scope Ignition Scope Function Keys Time Volts Pane 2 Make sure the Time Volts pane is displayed If necessary press the Cursors Time Volts function When you first display t
111. gs on the bottom half of the screen To use this function refer to Lab Scope with DMM On on page 51 The software has a training demo function To use this function right away press the ENTER key Then press the Panel function key select Training On from the menu and press the ENTER key For details refer to Panel Menu Training On Off Option on page 71 The Lab Scope screen has two automatic auto setup features One is per channel and the other one is for multiple channels The auto setup features determine the range values for you based on the electrical signals through the channel s Details are included in the following steps Scope InfoTech User Guide 4 Do the following to adjust the settings for the section NOTE The screen may still contain the setting s from the last time you used it If the settings are correct press the ENTER key and go to step 6 Channel Red Measures Range Suto Figure 7 6 Lab Scope Panel Setup Screen Single Section a Use the Left and Right Direction keys to select the channel color of the probe you want to read from NOTE To turn a section off set the Channel to Off b Press the Down Direction key to select the next field c Use the Left and Right Direction keys to set the value d Repeat b and c to set the Range field then continue with step 5 The table below lists possible field values Field Possible Values Red Blue Green Yellow Off Measure
112. h User Guide single Cyl 5 000 0 466 2 272 0 000 2 089 4 980 Figure 9 5 Ignition Single Cylinder Screen DMM On With DMM On each DMM panel displays the measurement and range at the top the reading in the center and the reading s minimum aver age and maximum at the bottom With either DMM panel selected you can use the ENTER key to change the panel s display type If the top panel is selected and has a solid border you must press the EXIT key before you can select a bottom DMM panel Press ing the EXIT key changes the top panel s border to moving dashes 13 View the waveforms as necessary Do any of the following If most of the waveform line is below the zero offset line use the Panel function key Invert option to invert the waveform line in the graph Refer to Single Cylinder Invert Function Key in the next column If the waveform line does not fit into the graph properly adjust the horizontal and vertical settings Use the Cursors Time Volts function key to do this by changing the time and ampli tude divisions and zero offsets This works similar to the Ignition Scope screen Therefore refer to Cursors Time Volts Function Key on page 88 Scope InfoTech User Guide 9 Scope Single Cylinder Single Cylinder Setup and Display e Setup cursor lines for measuring amplitude and time differences and for measuring the frequency between two points in the graph This works similar to
113. h the waveform screen displayed press the Panel function key select Training On from the menu and press the ENTER key For details refer to Panel Menu Training On Off Option on page 94 83 8 Scope Ignition Scope Ignition Scope with DMM On 6 With the top Ignition Scope setup panel selected refer to the steps on page 77 in Ignition Scope Only DMM Off and set up the waveform panel 7 After setting up and displaying the waveform s in the top panel press the EXIT key to change the top panel s border to moving dashes so you can select the DMM panels Tire Volts Cid Panel Cid Panel 4 Channeljoft st Channel o o Measure Weasure Range Range Display Display Cursors Freeze Panel Faster Figure 8 21 Ignition Scope Screen DMM On Top Panel Displayed 8 Use the Direction keys and select a DMM panel to set up 9 With the DMM panel selected refer to the steps in DMM Setup and Display on page 36 and set up the DMM panel s After all the panels are set up the screen looks similar to Figure 8 22 Tire Volts Parade 699 T20 Fam aU EU a Figure 8 22 Ignition Scope Screen DMM On All Panels Displayed 84 10 Notice the following about the screen 11 The top half panel of the screen contains the Ignition Scope s waveform display This display operates the same as the Ignition Scope waveform display with DMM off For a complete description of the display refe
114. he InfoTech software starts with out Scope and the InfoTech main menu screen appears Only the Info Tech menu options are black to indicate they are available for use The Scope options display at the bottom of the screen and are grey to indicate they cannot be used Figure 1 17 e If the Scope module is connected or removed and you select Repair Information and then InfoTech from the menu screens the InfoTech software starts and the InfoTech main menu screen appears Only the Info Tech menu options are available for use Figure 1 17 For more information about the options on the menu screens refer to Software Functions on page 7 scope Multimeter pe Select Option Yehicle Entry Component Tests Digital Multi Meter ucope Repair Trac Yehicle System Tests Utility Playback Indexed Information Tutorial Figure 1 16 NGIS Tool Scope Multimeter Main Menu Screen Wehicle Entry Component Tests Repair Trac Wehicle system Tests Indexed Information Tutorial Utility Playback Digital Multi Meter SCOpe Figure 1 17 NGIS Tool InfoTech Main Menu Screen Scope InfoTech User Guide Software Functions The options that appear on the main menu screens access the software functions see Figure 1 13 and Figure 1 14 on page 5 and Figure 1 16 and Figure 1 17 on page 6 The software functions are described below Vehicle Entry When you select Vehicle Entry more screens appear for you to
115. he Synchronization probe to read RPM attach the clamp to the spark plug wire of the cylinder NOTE To avoid erratic readings make sure all clamps are completely connected 7 Start the vehicle s engine to begin testing 8 On the diagnostic tool display the main menu screen For details refer to Software Startup on page 5 Yehicle Entry Component Tests Digital Multi h Repair Trac Yehicle syste Lab Scope Ignition Scope single Cylinder Figure 9 2 Main Menu Screens 9 From the main menu screens select Scope and then Single Cylinder This displays the Single Cylinder setup screen Figure 9 3 97 9 Scope Single Cylinder Single Cylinder Setup and Display Single Cylinder Press Enter to display Figure 9 3 Ignition Single Cylinder Setup Screen 10 Press the Left or Right Direction key to select the ignition type 11 Press the ENTER key This displays the waveform for the test Figure 9 4 Ignition Single Cylinder Screen DMM Off Cursors 98 12 Notice the following about the waveform screen The right side of the screen contains the secondary signal s waveform line in a graph The line represents the strength amplitude of the electrical signal over time For conventional ignition systems there is one waveform line For distributorless ignition systems there are two waveform lines compression and waste The graph s horizontal axis from left to right
116. he instructions as necessary While viewing the instructions do any of the following e Use the Print function key to print the instruc tions For details refer to Print Function Key on page 15 e Use the Training On function key to view Scope Multimeter InfoTech demonstration data For details refer to Training On Function Key on page 15 e Use the Repair Info function key to look up information about the selected component For details refer to Repair Info Function Key on page 16 NOTE The Repair Info function key does not always appear because some vehicle system tests do not have additional repair information available 8 When finished use the EXIT key to return to previous screens Scope InfoTech User Guide Component Tests Function Keys After you have displayed the test instructions for a component on the Functional Tests screen Figure 4 5 below the function keys provide additional functions for the screen This section describes the following Component Tests function keys e Print below e Training On next column e Repair Info page 16 including Location Specifica tion Circuit Description Circuit Diagram Connector and Reference Waveform Print Function Key The Print function key lets you print what is displayed on the screen For printing instructions refer to the hardware user guides for the diagnostic tool and the printer Functional Tests Connect the RED test lead and the
117. he top waveform panel is selected e The function keys at the bottom of the screen change based on which panel is currently selected 6 Press the EXIT key and then use the Down Direction key to select the bottom panel 7 Use the Up and Down Direction keys to scroll through the test instructions 8 As you perform the test when you get to the test instruction step that says When the voltage rises above 800 volts freeze record the signal press the Calc Results function key This does the following e Stops the readings see Figure 5 23 e Places cursors at the last place the voltage was below the lower limit 0 175V and the first place after that where the voltage was above the upper limit 0 800V e Calculates the time difference as the difference between the vertical cursors and Scope InfoTech User Guide 5 Component Tests Scope with InfoTech Special Component Tests e Makes the top waveform panel the selected panel If the panel has a moving dashes border press the ENTER key to edit the wave form To select the bottom panel again press the EXIT key and then use the Down Direction key NOTE For information about using cursors refer to Trigger Cursors Time Volts Function Key on page 5 GUEDE CI 278s Ce nel ll Le Sane ee a 02 BAR Test Description 1 Aun the engine at 500 APM for at least three minutes to ensure the 04 sensor is at operating temperature 2 I
118. he waveforms on the screen key so the label is Cursors and the Time Volts pane the waveform lines may not fit properly in the graph is displayed You correct this by adjusting the graph s horizontal 3 Refer to the steps on page 58 for the Lab Scope time measurement scale each waveform s vertical Time Volts pane Begin with step 3 and adjust the amplitude measurement scale and each waveform s settings as necessary zero offset point The fields on the Time Volts pane NOTE The steps for the lgnition Scope Time Volts let you do this pane are the same as the steps for the Lab Scope Time Volts pane in 7 Scope Lab Scope begin To adjust the settings in the Time Volts pane ning with step 3 except for the following follow these steps e For the Ignition Scope waveforms when you 1 If DMMis On make sure the top panel is selected and use the ENTER key to select a different chan has a solid border not moving dashes nel color you have to cycle through all the NOTE If the panel is selected but has moving Ando GOO eA NCCI dashes press either the ENTER key or the e Raster display mode does not have a zero Cursors Time Volts function key to remove them offset line therefore the steps for adjusting the zero offset line do not apply when the current display mode is Raster e Parade display mode measurement scale is fixed at FULL full ignition displayed There fore the steps for adjusting the measurement scale do not
119. hen the Scope module is connected to the tool refer to 12 Vehicle System Tests Scope with InfoTech on page 109 Scope InfoTech User Guide InfoTech Basic Procedure The Vehicle System Tests function lets you look up system test instructions To look up system test instructions follow these steps 1 Start the application to display the main menu screen For details refer to Software Startup on page 5 GM 003 Pontiac Car Grand Pre GT 3 8 6 Engine Vehicle Entry Component Tests Repair Trac Vehicle system Tests Utility Indexed Information Figure 11 1 Main Menu Screen 2 From the main menu screen select Vehicle System Tests This displays a list of vehicle systems on the Vehicle System Tests menu screen Figure 17 2 103 11 Vehicle System Tests InfoTech Basic Procedure Vehicle System Tests Backpressure Canister Purge system Charging System EGR System Fuel Control Fuel Delivery Ignition System No Start OED System Starting System Transmission Figure 11 2 Vehicle System Tests Menu Screen 3 Select a system and press the ENTER key 4 _ One or more additional screens may appear for further identifying the system test On each screen that appears select the correct option and then press the ENTER key Do this until the system test is completely identified and the test instructions appear Figure 11 3 Vehicle System Tests Step 1 Connect the pressure transducer t
120. hoose either the Scope with InfoTech or the InfoTech option from the menu screens as shown below NOTE The examples below show the Graphical User Interface If the tool is set to Classic User Interface the menu options are words only instead of icons with words D ai Diagnostic Toolbos gt 2 3 Quick Start Tutoria Application Manager Programs Available O z Y E Scan Diagnostics Repair Information g Playback 5 ystem Setup Repair Information Diagnostic Toolbox Programs Available Programs Available mn Scope Multimeter O a de Fast Fixes 2005 Repair Trac 2005 ConnecTech Remote Display e APR InfoTech 2005 Scope with InfoTech 2005 Figure 1 15 Application Manager Screen Selections Code Library gt Gas M P After you select a software application the main menu that appears and the options on it depends on if the Scope module is connected or not and which software you started as follows e _ f the Scope module is connected and you select Diagnostic Toolbox and then Scope with InfoTech from the menu screens the Scope with InfoTech soft ware starts and the Scope Multimeter main menu screen appears All of the menu options are black to indicate they are all available for use Figure 1 16 e If the Scope module is removed and you select Diag nostic Toolbox and then Scope with InfoTech from the menu screens t
121. ib utor direct ignition spark DIS also called distribu torless and multistrike distributorless ignition systems The single cylinder tests are preset for viewing a cylinder s secondary signal waveform RPM burn kV and Burn Time on a conventional ignition system and for viewing a cylinder s compression and waste signal waveforms RPM Burn kV and Burn Time on a distributorless ignition system In addition you can change the preset settings to view other readings for a cylinder Single Cylinder Setup and Display NOTE The Single Cylinder test can be used for DIS coil on plug COP ignition systems with the use of optional probes For more information contact Technical Services at 1 800 533 6127 To test a single cylinder follow these steps 1 Insertthe pin connector of the black ground probe into the black ground port of the Scope module 2 Connect the Secondary kV probe s BNC connector to the Scope module s blue channel port 3 Optionally connect the Synchronization probe s BNC connector to the Scope module s green channel port Connect this only if you want to read RPM Blue Green Probe Scope InfoTech User Guide 4 Attach the ground probe s clamp to a good ground on the engine 5 Attach the Secondary KV probe s clamp to the spark plug wire of the cylinder to test NOTE To reduce noise in the signal connect the probe as close to the spark plug as possible 6 If you are using t
122. ide 4 Component Tests InfoTech Component Tests Function Keys som Wald Ari rc ro bro 200 rr MAMA NARA CA th AMM Mh AMA LE FIA IE HABA PIE RIE PIE Figure 4 20 Repair Info Function Key Ref Waveform Option 3 4 View the waveform and optionally use the Print function key to print it If there is a Bad function key use the function key to view an example of a known bad waveform NOTE When you use the Bad function key the name of the Bad function key changes to Good Use the Good function key to return to the display of the known good waveform Use the Back function key to return to the previous screen 19 4 Component Tests InfoTech Special Component Tests Special Component Tests Oil Light Reset Test Procedure Torque Specifications Transmission Pan Identification Tune Up Specifications Control Module Location The Component Tests function lets you look up an oil light reset test procedure torque specifications the transmission pan identification tune up specifi cations and control module locations for some vehicles To look up special component test instructions follow these steps 1 Start the application to display the main menu screen For details refer to Software Startup on page 5 Vehicle Entry Component Tests Repair Trac Vehicle System Tests Utility Indexed Information Figure 4 21 Main Menu Screen 2 If the correct vehicle infor
123. identify the vehicle being diag nosed You use this option to identify the vehicle before selecting the Component Tests option For details refer to 3 Vehicle Entry on page 11 Component Tests When you select Component Tests the way the function works varies if the Scope module is connected or removed or for the NGIS tool if you start only the InfoTech software as follows e If the Scope module is connected to the tool and you start the Scope with InfoTech software the screens display the Scope Multimeter live test data on the top half of the screen and the InfoTech test instructions on the bottom half of the screen You use this option to perform component specific testing it combines the functions of the Scope software and the InfoTech soft ware For details refer to 5 Component Tests Scope with InfoTech on page 23 e Ifthe Scope module is removed from the tool and you start the Scope with InfoTech software or for the NGIS tool if you start the InfoTech software only the screens display the InfoTech test instructions as full screens without any live data readings You use this option to find special component test instructions and other information For details refer to 4 Component Tests InfoTech on page 13 Scope InfoTech User Guide I General Information software Description Digital Multi Meter DMM When you select Digital Multi Meter the DMM screens appear This option lets you use the tool
124. ith wave form readings for up to four channels as shown below or Timeyolts Timerdivy Voltsidiv 10 10 10 W Freeze Glitch On Trigger Figure 7 2 Lab Scope Screen DMM Off After Setup Scope InfoTech User Guide e DMM On a half screen lab scope display with wave form readings for one or two channels on the top half of the screen along with one or two multi meter read ings on the bottom half of the screen as shown below Figure 7 3 Lab Scope Screen DMM On After Setup Trigger With the Lab Scope screen set up and displayed you can adjust the horizontal and vertical settings of the graph move the zero offset for each waveform set up a trigger set up cursors use an automatic setup function turn the grid lines on or off use a training function or freeze up to 50 screens of data for view ing printing or saving for later viewing In addition you can use a Glitch function that detects spikes or rapid drops in a reading This chapter describes how to use the Lab Scope functions The chapter has the following main sections e Lab Scope Only with DMM Off on page 46 e Lab Scope with DMM On on page 51 e Lab Scope Function Keys on page 57 45 7 Scope Lab Scope Lab Scope Only with DMM Off Lab Scope Only with DMM Off Screen Setup and Display This section describes how to use the Lab Scope function with DMM turned off This function displays up to four waveforms on the enti
125. ity Calibration Contrast Adjust Printer Selection Printer Header Unit Defaults Figure 14 11 System Setup Menu Screen 2 Select Printer Header and press the ENTER key This displays the Printer Header screen Figure 14 12 124 Printer Header Dame3 S860 Address 5ome ddrezsgs Address came aid here Message Message number Messages Messages Figure 14 12 Printer Header Screen Use the Up and Down Direction keys to select Name Address or Message Press the Right Direction key once to move to the first edit box Use the Up and Down Direction keys to select a character for the box NOTE To remove a character and leave a box blank select the character that is blank it is between 0 and A Press the Right Direction key to select the next box NOTE Pressing the Left Direction key selects the previous box Repeat steps 5 and 6 until the line is entered as you want it Repeatedly press either the Left or Right Direction key to return to the Name Address or Message box Repeat steps 3 through 8 until all the information is entered 10 Use the EXIT key to return to previous screens Scope InfoTech User Guide Unit Defaults The Unit Defaults function lets you set the date time units of measure and automatic shut down time It also lets you turn the audible beep and print header functions on or off To set the unit defaults follow these steps 1 Follow the steps in
126. ke in the waveform NOTE If the Glitch function cannot detect a glitch or if the signal has too much noise you may need to adjust the Glitch Sensitivity setting For details refer to Glitch Sensitivity on page 117 To use the Glitch function follow these steps 1 If DMM is On make sure the top panel is selected and has a solid border not moving dashes NOTE If the panel is selected but has moving dashes press either the ENTER key or the Trigger Cursors Time Volts function key to remove them Timeiwnlts Trigger Freeze Figure 7 45 Lab Scope Screen DMM On Glitch Function Key 2 Press the Glitch On function key This displays the Glitch panel in the bottom half of the screen as shown in Figure 7 46 Tire Volts Figure 7 46 Lab Scope Screen Glitch On Before Glitch Occurs Cursors 71 7 Scope Lab Scope Lab Scope Function Keys 3 72 Notice the following about the Glitch display screen e The red channel s waveform line displays in the top half of the screen If the blue green or yellow channels were turned on they auto matically turn off e The glitch panel appears in the bottom half of the screen It is a contains the waveform line for the red channel only and also switches to DC Volts if any other measurement type was being used e If you adjust the waveform line in the top panel the bottom panel automatically reflects the change s e The letter nex
127. l Setup screen contains two sections for setting up the primary and secondary channels and a field for selecting a display mode parade raster or Superimposed Any of the following ignition scope screens can be set up and displayed e Digital Multi Meter DMM Off a full screen Ignition Scope display with waveform readings for both the primary and secondary signals displayed in Parade mode as shown below for four cylinders Parade Cursors Freeze Panel Raster Figure 8 3 Ignition Scope Screen DMM Off Parade Mode 73 8 Scope Ignition Scope Overview e DMM Off a full screen Ignition Scope display with waveform readings for both the primary and second ary signals displayed in Raster mode as shown below for four cylinders KW 5 2 RPM 924 Raster Cursors Figure 8 4 Ignition Scope Screen DMM Off Raster Mode e DMM Off a full screen Ignition Scope display with waveform readings for both the primary and second ary signals displayed in Superimposed mode as shown below for four cylinders kw 8 9 RPM 926 superimp Cursors Freeze Panel Parade Figure 8 5 Ignition Scope Screen DMM Off Superimposed Mode 14 e DMM On a half screen Ignition Scope display with waveform readings on the top half ofthe screen along with one or two multi meter readings on the bottom half of the screen as shown below Superimposed mode shown Titer Walks 14 26 14 26 P
128. l function key to view a selected panel as a full screen display Refer to Full Function Key on page 39 e Use the Freeze function key to stop the read ings and freeze them on the screen Refer to Freeze Function Key DMM on page 40 e Use the Panel function key Edit option to change the settings for a panel Refer to Panel Menu Edit Option on page 41 e Use the Panel function key Zero option to reset the readings for a selected panel Refer to Panel Menu Zero Option on page 42 e Use the Panel function key Auto Setup option to have the Scope software automatically determine the Range settings for the displayed panels Refer to Panel Menu Auto Setup Option on page 42 e Use the Panel function key Training On Off option to view demo readings in the panels Refer to Panel Menu Training On Off Option on page 43 e Use the Reset function key to reset the read ings for all panels Refer to Reset Function Key on page 43 10 When you are finished using the screen use the EXIT key to return to the main menu screen 38 DMM Function Keys Overview The function keys at the bottom of the multi meter screen change when the selected panel s border and contents change and when you use the Freeze function The three main groups of Function keys that appear on the DMM screens are e DMM1 DMM2 DMM3 DMM4 e Full Freeze Panel Reset e Full Go Panel Print The first two groups of function keys app
129. lecting the display mode press the ENTER key to display the waveforms See Figure 8 12 Figure 8 13 and Figure 8 14 KW A RPM 424 Raster Cursors Freeze Panel superimp Figure 8 13 Ignition Scope Screen DMM Off Raster Display Mode e The Raster mode displays a waveform line for each cylinder of each channel that is turned on kY 6 5 BR red primary and blue secondary Cursnrs e You can use the Panel function key to option ally view the primary or secondary waveform Figure 8 12 Ignition Scope Screen DMM Off Parade Display lines separately Mode e You can use the Superimp function key to change the screen to the Superimposed e The Parade mode displays a waveform line for display mode each channel that is turned on red primary and blue secondary e Each waveform line shows the channel s indi vidual cylinder readings in their firing order e You can use the Panel function key to option ally view the primary or secondary waveform lines separately e You can use the Raster function key to change the screen to the Raster display mode 78 Scope InfoTech User Guide Cursors Freeze Panel Parade Figure 8 14 Ignition Scope Screen DMM Off Superimposed Display Mode The Superimposed mode displays a group of waveform lines for each channel that is turned on red primary and blue secondary Each group of waveform lines contains a sepa rate waveform line for each of the channel s cyli
130. ll screen displays and the name of the function key changes to Restore as shown in Figure 5 18 0 000 0 000 0 000 1 000 0 017 1 000 Camshaft Position sensor Connect the RED scope lead and the BLACK ground to the scope module Connect the RED scope lead to ble ground to ground Playba cave Figure 5 17 Component Test Function Keys with DMM Reading in Top Panel Selected and Frozen Scope InfoTech User Guide 5 Component Tests Scope with InfoTech Component Tests Function Keys Max Playback Figure 5 18 Component Test Function Keys with DMM Reading in Top Panel Selected and Frozen and Displayed as Full Screen Restore To use the Full function key refer to Full Function Key on page 39 in 6 Digital Multi Meter DMM To use the Go Panel and Print function keys refer to Freeze Function Key DMM on page 40 NOTE When you use the Freeze function key the options on the Panel menu change to Playback and Save These options are also described in Freeze Function Key DMM on page 40 31 5 Component Tests Scope with InfoTech Special Component Tests Special Component Tests The Component Tests function lets you look up an oil light reset test procedure torque specifications the transmission pan identification tune up specifica tions and control module locations for some vehi cles It also lets you perform a special O2 Bar Test Oil Light Reset Test Procedure Torque Speci
131. lor Selection Screen 3 Select a background color and press the ENTER key 4 Use the EXIT key to return to previous screens 129 NOTES 130 Scope InfoTech User Guide 15 Playback Overview The Playback function provides options for viewing and deleting saved data files viewing ideal wave forms from a library and copying saved files to and from a portable USB drive This chapter describes how to use these options Playback The Playback function lets you view and delete files you saved while using the Component Tests DMM Scope and Vehicle System Tests Freeze functions To use the playback functions follow these steps 1 Display the main menu screen For details refer to software Startup on page 5 Wehicle Entry Component Tests Digital Multi Meter scope Repair Trac Yehicle System Tests Utility System Setup Indexed Information Figure 15 1 Main Menu Screen 2 From the main menu screen select Playback This displays the Load screen Figure 15 2 NOTE You can also access the Playback option from some test screens For details see the following sections e Component Tests Function Keys on page 26 e Freeze Function Key DMM on page 40 Freeze Function Key Lab Scope on page 66 Freeze Function Key Ignition Scope on page 91 e Vehicle System Tests Function Keys on page 111 Scope InfoTech User Guide Load select Option 1118 04 5 43 PM Lab 20 Frames Gen
132. m Tests Step 1 Connect the Low current probe to the RED channel of th scope module Step Clamp the low current probe around the B wire leading t the fuel pump Step 3 ero amp probe Reference ero Procedure Step 4 Start the engine and maintain idle speed Step 5 The waveform will have humps im it that represent each segment of the commutator Typically fuel pumpe will use E segment commutators Each hump should be approximately the same amplitude and period Step E To compute APM of the fuel pump count the number of humps ina 0 ms period Multiple this number by 375 to obtain APM Example 16 humps 375 6000 RPM Step 7 Typical fuel pumpe run at 5000 6000 RPM Fuel pumpe running at 3000 APM should be considered suspect and may 4 Print Training OD Repair Into Figure 11 5 Vehicle System Tests Screen Training On Function Key When you press the Training On function key the Scope with InfoTech demonstration screen appears Figure 11 6 The Training function stays on until you press the EXIT key and return to the Vehicle System Tests screen 0 a 56 0 66 0 05 0 71 0 66 0 05 0 71 Vehicle System Tests Fuel Pump Current RPM Step 1 Connect the Low current probe to the RED channel of th scope module Step Clamp the low current probe around the B wire leading t the fuel pump Step 3 ero amp probe Reference ero Procedure Step 4 Start the engine and maintain idle speed Freeze
133. m Tests functions For details refer to 15 Playback on page 131 NOTE If the Scope module is removed from the tool or for the NGIS tool if you start only the InfoTech software the Playback option is not available for use it is greyed out Indexed Information When you select Indexed Information a screen displays the letters of the alphabet for you to look up definitions and explanations for specific items alphabetically For details refer to 16 Indexed Information on page 135 Scope InfoTech User Guide 2 Setup Before performing any tests with the Scope module you must first set up the equipment by connecting the module to the diagnostic tool and by connecting the probes to the module You then clamp the probes to the correct electrical components on the vehicle and use the diagnostic tool for testing To set up the Scope module follow these steps 1 Make sure the diagnostic tool s power is off If necessary use the On Off button to turn the power off Connect the Scope module to the tool as follows a Position the tool to access the back side and open the protective HIP door NOTE If necessary remove any currently attached module from the tool by sliding the Locking Bars out and then pulling the module out of the compartment b On the Scope module slide the Locking Bars out to unlock them you may need to hold them out Locking Bars Hardware Interface Port HIP Y A
134. m display as shown in Figure 5 10 or when the top panel is selected and the Glitch panel is displayed in the bottom half of the screen as shown in Figure 5 11 They also appear when you display a full screen waveform by using the Panel function key Full Screen option as shown in Figure 5 12 Crankshaft Pc Connect the BLACK ground and module Dili hih Auto Setup Using the RED and BLACK scop aaa across terminals 4 and E of senzd Training Off 2200 ohms at 68 deg F 2360 314 SY Sewer Trig ger Freeze Figure 5 10 Component Test Screen Function Keys with Waveform in Top Panel Selected a Th 200 mn Freeze Cursors Figure 5 11 Component Test Screen Function Keys with Glitch On 28 wWnltsidiv ct A A O O O O O O O AA AA AN A lis aa Dili FC Mh Auto Setup Grid Ott Training Off A Split Screen ps Figure 5 12 Component Test Screen Function Keys with Waveform Selected and Displayed as Full Screen To use the Trigger Cursors Time Volts function key refer to Trigger Cursors Time Volts Func tion Key on page 97 To use the Freeze function key refer to Freeze Function Key Lab Scope on page 66 Begin with step 2 To use the Panel function key menu options use the following instructions e Use Panel DMM1 DMM2 to replace the top panel waveform with two DMM panels e Use Panel Auto Setup to have the Scope software automatically set up the waveform in the gra
135. mation is not displayed in the top part of the screen select Vehicle Entry and identify the vehicle For complete instructions refer to 3 Vehicle Entry on page 11 20 GM 003 Pontiac Car Grand Fris GT 3 8 6 Engine Wehicle Entry Component Tests Repair Trac Wehicle system Tests Utility Indexed Information Figure 4 22 InfoTech Main Menu Screen with Vehicle Entered 3 From the main menu screen select Component Tests This displays a list of components on the Component Tests screen NOTE Test options vary for each vehicle Only the options available for a vehicle appear on this list Component Tests Heated Oxyqen Sensor Knock Detonation sensor MAP Sensor Mass Air Flow Sensor Throttle Position sensor Vehicle Speed Sensor Oil Light Reset Test Procedure Torque Specifications Trans Pan Identification Tune Up Specifications Control Module Location Figure 4 23 Component Tests Screen 4 Select one of the special tests Oil Light Reset Test Procedure Torque Specifications Trans Pan Identification Tune Up Specifications or Control Module Location and press the ENTER key This displays the information screen for the selected item as shown in Figure 4 24 Figure 4 25 Figure 4 26 Figure 4 27 and Figure 4 28 on page 21 NOTE The options are at the very bottom of the list if available Scope InfoTech User Guide Oil Light Reset Test Procedure WO Driver Information Center 1 Turn the
136. nders You can use the Panel function key to option ally view the primary or secondary waveform lines separately You can use the Parade function key to change the screen to the Parade display mode Scope InfoTech User Guide 10 Scope Ignition Scope Ignition Scope Only DMM Off Notice the following about the displayed screen The right side of the screen contains the wave form lines in a graph The graph s horizontal axis from left to right represents time the vertical axis from bottom to top represents the strength amplitude of the signal Each waveform line has an offset line that represents the zero voltage point for that chan nel parade and superimposed only The offset line is labeled with the first letter of the chan nel s color R or B or the number of the cylin der within the channel 1 2 3 etc The left side of the screen contains additional setup fields for the waveform graph These fields let you adjust how the lines fit in the graph by 1 changing the time divisions for the graph and 2 changing the amplitude divisions and zero offsets for each waveform line on the graph You can also use these fields to set up cursors For details refer to Cursors Time Volts Function Key on page 88 The waveform graph s background grid can be turned on or off For details refer to Panel Menu Grid Off On Option on page 93 The color of the waveform graph s background can
137. nduce metered propane gas into the engine s induction syster until the U2 sensor voltage is high above 800 volts 3 Shut the propane gas off and observe the lowering 02 voltage 4 hen the voltage goes below 175 volts snap the throttle Timentolts Figure 5 23 Component Test Screen 02 BAR Test with Cursors 9 Use the function keys to move between the panels adjust the waveform display DMM readings print and save data freeze and reset the readings and turn on a training function For instructions for the function keys refer to Component Tests Function Keys on page 26 Be aware of the following differences in the O2 Bar Test function keys e If the bottom panel contains the test instruc tions and the panel is selected you must use the Calc Results function key to select the top waveform panel This freezes the read ings Press the Go function key to restart the readings e The Panel function key DMM option places two DMM panels in the bottom half of the screen With the DMM panels displayed the Panel function key Test Text option places the test instructions back into the bottom half of the screen e ifthe DMM panels are displayed in the bottom half of the screen and the top panel is selected you must press the EXIT key and then use the Direction keys to move between the panels 10 When finished use the EXIT key to return to previous screens 33 NOTES 34 Scope InfoTech User Guide 6 Digital
138. nel of the screen displays the InfoTech test instructions for the test This display operates similar to the InfoTech test instructions described in 4 Component Tests InfoTech on page 13 e One panel is always selected When you first display the screen the bottom panel test instructions is selected You use the Up and Down Direction keys to scroll through the instructions To select the top panel you press the Panel function key and select a panel option Edit Scope or DMM1 DMM2 e _ fthetop half of the screen displays a waveform panel and is selected you use the Direction keys to adjust the waveform settings e ifthe top half of the screen is displays two DMM panels and a DMM panel is selected if the selected panel s border a solid black line the Direction keys move within the panel for chang ing the edit fields If the selected panel s border is moving dashes you use the Left and Right Direction keys to select the other DMM panel e If a top panel is selected you must press the EXIT key to select the bottom test instructions panel again e The function keys at the bottom of the screen change based on which panel is currently selected For details refer to Component Tests Function Keys on page 26 Use the instructions and the test screen to perform the component test using the function keys to move between the panels adjust the waveform and DMM readings print and save data freeze and reset the re
139. ns on the Panel menu change to Playback and Save These options are also described in Freeze Function Key Lab Scope on page 66 Scope InfoTech User Guide Lab Scope Function Keys Overview After you have set up and displayed the lab scope waveforms with or without the DMM readings the function keys provide additional functions for viewing and using the waveforms and DMM readings This section describes the following lab scope function keys e Trigger Cursors Time Volts page 57 e Freeze including Cursors Go Panel and Print page 66 This also includes instructions for the Panel menu options Playback and Save that are available on a frozen screen e Panel including Edit page 69 Auto Setup page 0 Grid On Off page 70 and Training On Off page 71 e Glitch On Off page 71 NOTE If DMM is on and a DMM panel is selected the options on the Panel menu are only Edit Auto Setup and Training On Off In addition the Full and Reset function keys are available To use these function keys refer to the following sections in 6 Digital Multi Meter DMM e Full Function Key on page 39 e Panel Function Key DMM on page 41 e Reset Function Key on page 43 Scope InfoTech User Guide 7 Scope Lab Scope Lab Scope Function Keys Trigger Cursors Time Volts Function Key The Trigger Cursors Time Volts function key controls what appears at the top left side of the screen Wh
140. o the RED channel of the scope module Step Connect the pressure transducer to the pressure side of the fuel rail using the the appropriate OTC adapter or equivalent Step 3 Cycle the ignition key on the vehicle and allow the Fuel pressure to build Leave ignition key in the AUN position Step 4 Record the fuel pressure and compare to manufacturers specifications Training On Repair into Figure 11 3 Test Instructions Screen 104 Notice the following about the test instructions screen e The screen displays instructions for testing the selected vehicle system e _ f the instructions require more than one screen you use the Up and Down Direction keys to scroll through the instructions View the instructions as necessary While viewing the instructions do any of the following e Use the Print function key to print the instruc tions For details refer to Print Function Key on page 105 e Use the Training On function key to view Scope Multimeter InfoTech demonstration data For details refer to Training On Function Key on page 105 e Use the Repair Info function key to look up information about the selected vehicle system For details refer to Repair Info Function Key on page 106 NOTE The Repair Info function key does not always appear because some vehicle system tests do not have additional repair information available When finished use the EXIT key to return to previous screens Scope
141. o use the Panel function key refer to Panel Function Key Ignition Scope on page 92 Scope Info Tech User Guide The fifth group of function keys Cursors Go Panel Print as shown in Figure 8 27 appears when the top panel display is selected and you use the Freeze function key from the third group Tire Volts EA ET EA 699 Fall Fab Cursors Figure 8 27 Ignition Scope Screen DMM On Function Keys after pressing Freeze function key with top panel display selected To use these function keys refer to the steps in Freeze Function Key Ignition Scope on page 91 NOTE When you use the Freeze function key the options on the Panel menu change to Playback and Save These options are also described in Freeze Function Key Ignition Scope on page 91 Scope InfoTech User Guide Scope Ignition Scope Ignition Scope with DMM On The sixth group of function keys Full Go Panel and Print as shown in Figure 8 28 appears when one of the bottom DMM panel displays is selected and you use the Freeze function key from the fourth group Tire Volts E 450 of 50 Gy Lees 699 ial ab EA F EA Figure 8 28 Lab Scope Screen DMM On Function Keys after pressing Freeze function key with DMM panel display selected To use the Full function key refer to Full Function Key on page 39 in 6 Digital Multi Meter DMM To use the Go Panel and Print function keys refer to the steps in Freeze Functi
142. on Key Ignition Scope on page 91 NOTE When you use the Freeze function key the options on the Panel menu change to Playback and Save These options are also described in Freeze Function Key Ignition Scope on page 91 87 8 Scope Ignition Scope Ignition Scope Function Keys Ignition Scope Function Keys Overview After you have set up and displayed the ignition scope waveforms with or without the DMM readings the function keys provide additional functions for viewing and using the waveforms and DMM read ings This section describes the following ignition scope function keys e Cursors Time Volts page 88 e Freeze including Cursors Go Panel and Print page 91 This also includes instructions for the Panel menu options available on a frozen screen This includes Playback and Save e Panel including Edit page 92 Grid On Off page 93 Edit Engine page 93 Training On Off page 94 and Primary Secondary Both page 94 e Raster Superimposed Parade page 95 NOTE If DMM is on and a DMM panel is selected the Full and Reset function keys are also available To use these function keys refer to the following sections in 6 Digital Multi Meter DMM e Full Function Key on page 39 e Reset Function Key on page 43 88 Cursors Time Volts Function Key The Cursors Time Volts function key controls what appears at the top left side of the screen When you first display the I
143. or a selected panel It resets the panel s minimums averages and maximum values and restarts a displayed strip chart NOTE Toreset the readings for all panels refer to Reset Function Key on page 43 To reset a panel that displays a meter reading follow these steps 1 Select the panel to reset The panel must be a panel that currently displays a meter reading Figure 6 17 DMM Screen Panel Function Key Zero Option 2 Press the Down Direction key to select the Zero option 3 Press the ENTER key to display the new meter reading 42 Panel Menu Auto Setup Option Use the Panel function key s Auto Setup menu option to have the software automatically determine the range settings for multiple panels Based on the signals present through the channels the software sets the Range value for each panel or 10 from the current signal To use the Auto Setup function follow these steps To use the Auto Setup function refer to the steps in DMM Setup and Display on page 36 The steps include instructions for the auto setup function Basically what you do is turn on each panel you want to use by setting a channel and a measurement type and then pressing the ENTER key Then with readings displayed in the panels you press the Panel function key and select the Auto Setup option from the menu as described below 1 Selecta panel that currently displays a meter reading 12 682 12 4356 14 673 12 76
144. or of the waveform graph s background can be changed to either black grey or white For details refer to Background Color Selec tion on page 119 and page 129 The left side of the screen contains additional setup fields for the waveform graph These fields let you 1 change the time divisions for the graph and the amplitude divisions and zero offsets for each waveform line on the graph 2 set up cursors and 3 change the trigger point For details refer to Trigger Cursors Time Volts Function Key on page 57 The bottom left side of the screen directly above the Trigger function key lists the color coded measurement settings for the wave forms and shows the current trigger status refer to Trigger Pane on page 61 The bottom of the screen contains the function keys described in Lab Scope Function Keys on page 97 Scope InfoTech User Guide 7 View the waveforms as necessary While viewing the waveforms do any of the following If the waveform lines do not fit into the graph properly adjust the horizontal and vertical settings Use the Trigger Cursors Time Volts function key to do this by changing the time and amplitude divisions and the zero offsets Refer to Time Volts Pane on page 58 Set up the trigger point Use the Trigger Cursors Time Volts function key to do this Refer to Trigger Pane on page 61 Set up cursor lines for measuring amplitude and time differences and for measuring the frequency
145. ors are actually guide lines you can move around in the graph to measure the difference between two points in the graph One pair of lines runs horizontally and can be used to measure ampli tude voltage amps etc differences the other pair of lines runs vertically and can be used to measure time differences or frequencies The following are examples of how you can use the cursors to measure the amplitude difference between two points the time difference between two points or the frequency of a regularly repeating signal e Amplitude difference you can use the horizontal cursors to measure the peak to peak voltage output of a variable reluctance sensor e Time difference you can use the vertical cursors to measure the fuel injector pulse width by setting the cursors to measure the amount of time the fuel injector circuit is grounded the injector s pulse width e Frequency you can use the vertical cursors to test the output frequency of a frequency generating MAF MAP sensor in order to determine if the output frequency is within specifications for the engine RPM and load You must measure the full cycle of the output including both the on and off time 64 To set up the cursors follow these steps 1 2 If DMM is On make sure the top panel is selected and has a solid border not moving dashes NOTE If the panel is selected but has moving dashes press either the ENTER key or the Trigger Cur
146. ou are finished using the screen press the EXIT key to return to the Scope menu screen 53 7 Scope Lab Scope Lab Scope with DMM On Function Keys Lab Scope with DMM On There are six groups of function keys that can appear on the Lab Scope DMM setup and display screens after you turn DMM on They are e DMM Off Top Panel DMM3 DMM4 e Top Panel DMM3 DMM4 e Trigger Freeze Panel Glitch On Off e Full Freeze Panel Reset e Cursors Go Panel Print e Full Go Panel Print The first group of function keys DMM Off Top Panel DMM3 DMM4 appears when the top panel is selected and it contains edit fields as shown in Figure 7 16 Lab Scope Panel Setup Channel or ___ _ Measure Channel EA MeasurejOC alts RangejAuto Display Dhl Off Figure 7 16 Lab Scope Screen DMM On Function Keys with Top Panel Edit Fields Selected Display Top Panel Use these function keys to turn the DMM function off and to select other panels 54 The second group of function keys Top Panel DMM3 DMM4 appears when one of the bottom DMM panels is selected and it contains edit fields as shown in Figure 7 17 Time Volts Time diw 100 ye Molle di u z v Channellof Measure Range Display DM 4 Figure 7 17 Lab Scope Screen DMM On Function Keys with Bottom DMM Panel Edit Fields Selected Use these function keys to select other panels Scope InfoTech User Guide
147. ow Sensor Throttle Position Sensor Vehicle Speed Sensor Qil Light Reset Test Procedure Trans Pan Identification Figure 4 3 Component Tests Screen 4 Select a component and press the ENTER key NOTE If the Repair Trac option appears on this menu and you select it refer to 10 Repair Trac on page 101 for instructions AIso refer to Special Component Tests on page 20 for instructions for special tests that have separate instructions 14 5 One or more additional screens may appear for identifying the component On each screen that appears select the correct option and then press the ENTER key Do this until the component is completely identified and the Functional Tests screen appears Figure 4 4 Functional Tests Connect the RED test lead and the BLACK ground to the scope module Turm the ignition switch OFF Disconnect the electrical connector from the PEM Inspect the condition of the wiring and terminals Use the RED and BLACK scope leads to measure the resistance of the knock sensor signal circuit and ground If the resistance readings are within specifications the ES iz fault Reconnect the electrical connector to the PEM Training On Repair Into Figure 4 4 Functional Tests Screen 6 Notice the following about the screen e The screen displays instructions for testing the selected component e You use the Up and Down Direction keys to scroll through the instructions 7 View t
148. p Direction key moves in the opposite direction Left or Right Direction keys when a field is selected shaded changes the value for the field when a line in the graph is selected moves the line up or down ENTER key selects a different color channel The currently selected color has a box around the Volts div field s number and the zero offset line s letter as shown for the red line R in Figure 7 24 NOTE The following steps provide one way of adjusting the settings When you are familiar with how to move around on the screen using the ENTER key and the Direction keys you can adjust these settings in any order Remember press the ENTER key to change colors press the Up and Down Direction keys to select fields and press the Left and Right Direction keys to change the field values and move the offset lines Scope InfoTech User Guide 7 Scope Lab Scope Lab Scope Function Keys 4 Ifthe waveform line s are too flat or too compressed adjust the Time div field so the waveform lines display correctly Do the following to adjust the Time div field a Make sure the Time div field is selected shaded as shown in Figure 7 24 lf neces sary use the Up or Down Direction key to select the field b Use the Left or Right Direction key to select each value While doing this watch the wave form lines in the graph Select the value that provides the best fit NOTE The field values are in seconds s milli
149. p on page 5 Yehicle Entry Component Tests Digital Multi Meter scope Repair Trac Yehicle system Tests Figure 3 1 Main Menu Screen 2 From the main menu screen select Vehicle Entry and press the ENTER key This displays the first Vehicle Entry screen Scope InfoTech User Guide vehicle E Abr Select Manufacturer Figure 3 2 Vehicle Entry Screen 3 Select the vehicle manufacturer and press the ENTER key This displays the selected vehicle description in the top part of the screen and changes the bottom part of the screen to the next selection screen in a series of selection screens as shown below NOTE The screens shown below are examples Actual screens vary for each vehicle Vehicle Entry Select ear Vehicle Entry 1 1998 Select Make Buick Cadillac Chevrolet MC Oldsmohdi l Pontiac Vehicle Entry fah 1 998 Buick Car Century Custom 3 1L IM bd Select System ENGINE TRANSMISSION ANTI LOCK BRAKES Figure 3 3 Series of Vehicle Entry Screens 11 3 Vehicle Entry 4 Oneach screen that appears Figure 3 3 select the correct option and then press the ENTER key Do this until the vehicle is completely identified and the main menu screen reappears with the entire vehicle description in the top part of the screen NOTE Once you have identified a vehicle it remains in the software s memory until you identify a different vehicle M1996 Buck Car
150. ph e Use Panel Grid On Off to turn the waveform s grid lines on or off For details refer to Panel Menu Grid Off On Option on page 70 e Use Panel Training On Off to turn demonstration data readings on and off For details refer to Panel Menu Training On Off Option on page 71 e Use Panel Full Screen to change the split screen display to a full screen display as shown in Figure 5 12 With the full screen displayed the menu option becomes Split Screen Select the Split Screen option to return the display to a split screen Figure 5 10 To use the Glitch On Off function key refer to Glitch Function Key on page 71 Scope InfoTech User Guide The third group of function keys Full Screen Restore Freeze Panel Reset appears when one of the top DMM panels is selected and it contains a DMM reading as shown in Figure 5 13 When you use the Full Screen function key the full screen displays and the name of the function key changes to Restore as shown in Figure 5 14 Figure 5 13 Component Test Screen Function Keys with DMM Reading Selected Wax Figure 5 14 Component Test Screen Function Keys with DMM Reading Selected and Displayed as Full Screen Scope Info Tech User Guide 5 Component Tests Scope with InfoTech Component Tests Function Keys To use the Full Screen Restore function key refer to Full Function Key on page 39 To use the Freeze function key refer to Freeze Function Key DMM
151. plays trigger time and amplitude settings at the bottom left of the field and places two lines cursors on the screen for setting the trigger time and level as shown in Figure 7 30 Scope InfoTech User Guide 7 Scope Lab Scope Lab Scope Function Keys Trigger HH N T 0 7920 ms AC UL Ar Ene TRIGO Cursors Glitch On Figure 7 30 Lab Scope Screen DMM Off Trigger Setup 9 10 11 Use the Up or Down Direction keys to set the trigger level by moving the horizontal cursor up or down Notice the setting of the trigger level at the bottom left side of the screen changes as you move the cursor Use the Left or Right Direction keys to set the trigger time by moving the vertical cursor left or right When the trigger level and time are set press the ENTER key to accept the settings NOTE Whenever the trigger cursors are displayed on the screen the Direction keys move the cursors you must press the ENTER key to return to the edit fields NOTE When finished if DMM is On the top panel is the selected panel and it has a solid border not moving dashes If you want to select either of the DMM panels for any reason press the EXIT key to change the top panel s border to moving dashes so you can select a different panel 63 7 Scope Lab Scope Lab Scope Function Keys Cursors Pane The Cursors pane lets you set up either horizontal or vertical screen cursors and turn them on or off The curs
152. r Guide Raster Superimposed Parade Function Key Use the Raster Superimposed Parade function key to change the display mode while the waveforms are displayed on the screen This function key is a toggle key that changes each time you press the key Notice the key s name does not represent the current display mode Instead it represents the next display mode that will display when you press the key as follows When you first display the Ignition Scope waveforms the function Key s name is the name of the next display mode available When you press the function key the waveforms display in the next display mode and the function key s name changes The name of the current display mode appears directly above the Cursors or Time Volts function key Figure 8 39 Figure 8 40 and Figure 8 41 show the display modes For more information refer to page 8 NOTE If DMM is On make sure the top panel is selected freeze Panel eD Cursors Figure 8 39 Ignition Scope Screen DMM Off Parade Display Mode Scope InfoTech User Guide Scope Ignition Scope Ignition Scope Function Keys RPM 24 Raster Mode RPM G29 superimp Cursors Figure 8 41 Ignition Scope Screen DMM Off Superimposed Display Mode 95 NOTES 96 Scope InfoTech User Guide 9 Scope Single Cylinder The Single Cylinder function provides a preset test for testing a single cylinder on conventional distr
153. r to page 9 When the top panel is selected and the current display mode is Parade you can repeatedly press the ENTER key to view separate data for each of the displayed cylinders Each time you press the ENTER key the next cylinder is selected and the screen data changes includ ing the DMM readings You can tell which cylinder is selected by the shaded box around the cylinder s number in the graph If the top panel is selected and has a solid border you must press the EXIT key before you can select a bottom DMM panel Press ing the EXIT key changes the top panel s border to moving dashes The bottom half of the screen contains the two DMM panels with the DMM readings Each panel displays the measurement and range at the top the reading in the center and the reading s minimum average and maximum at the bottom With either of these panels selected you can repeatedly press the ENTER key to change the panel s display type The function keys at the bottom of the screen change based on which panel is currently selected For details refer to Function Keys Ignition Scope with DMM On on page 85 When you are finished using the screen press the EXIT key to return to the Scope menu screen Scope Info Tech User Guide Function Keys Ignition Scope with DMM On There are six groups of function keys that appear on the Ignition Scope DMM setup and display screens after you turn DMM on They are e DMM Off Top P
154. rario proa o la 35 DMM Setup and Display ccc Sheets erik Wee tee we ea a 36 DMM FUNCHON Keys MA ie eu sie A e AAA A aetna ER OW AW idee eds 38 DS co NN tisan wens ae Rie Bi dau eras YU YD AI AGA NG Ses E ee 38 DMM1 DMM2 DMM3 and DMM4 Function Keys LF LL GG GG ua 39 FUINEUACUION IK CY acc art a al ON a A Be ace oe gen he Ste ah oe dea ee Specs YL Se FON ana dh eh ea 39 Freeze Function Key DMM ast dsc oe oe ons eae oh E ee eee re RO eae ees 40 Panel Funcion Key DMN cria pc oe oboe tegen he ceed ids Meee bo eee eee OL 41 Reset FUNCION NEY yera ene eee E a Re a ee A a Oe NO AG A WCH es 43 SCOpe Lab SCOPE ri ds DUE GW ei OR i ROR o EOG A ome ae eae eae re i 45 Lab Scope OnIV WItA DMM O Trad GR OD Ub UE Ri A FN OO A GAR 46 Screen cup and DISplay o uo sii Y r bla de NR A Y CICH RH YSTYR AR 46 Function Keys Lab Scope with DMM Off eee GG a 50 Lab scone with DMM OII ss a aida 51 Screen Setup and Display I GG GG GL I GG GI GG GG GG GG Gu uu 51 Function Keys Lab Scope with DMM On FI GL eee eee ees 54 Lab Scope FUNCION KEYS seren o cere RR eed oa A e de eee ete a 57 OVEN ia a O AD a eee 57 Trigger Cursors Time Volts Function Key FF GG GG a 57 Freeze Function Key Lab Scope I eee GG GG I eee eee y 66 Panel Function Key Lab Scope eee GG GG ees 69 Glitch Funcion srta ca ds le a A ews a ote ee Be ore 71 Scope Ignition COP iia A ewe ee
155. rd to diagnose pattern failures on vehicles To use the Repair Trac function follow these steps 1 Start the application to display the main menu screen For details refer to Software Startup on page 5 GM 2003 Pontiac Car Grand Pre GT 3 8 6 Engine Vehicle Entry Component Tests Vehicle System Tests Utility Indexed Information Figure 10 1 Main Menu Screen 2 From the main menu screen select Repair Trac This displays the first of a series of vehicle entry screens Figure 10 2 NOTE You can also access the Repair Trac func tion from within the Component Tests function If you do this go to step 4 because the Symptoms screen appears first and you do not have to enter the vehicle information again Repair Trac Select Year Repair Trac 1998 BUICK CENTURY CUSTOM 3 1L Select System Restraint Systems Engine Electrical Brakes LBS Heater AC Emissions PCM Fuel Body Chassis Electrical Figure 10 2 Repair Trac Vehicle Entry Screens Scope InfoTech User Guide 3 Oneach screen that appears select an option and then press the ENTER key Do this until the vehicle is fully identified and the Repair Trac Symptoms screen appears Figure 10 3 Repair Trac GM 1992 1999 N x 1996 T Pontiac Car Grand Am T 4 SPD Automatic M SE E ENGINESPCHM 2 4 Select Symptom CCH Computer Command Aide Light on After installation of Passive Struts Figure 10 3 Repair Trac Symptoms S
156. re screen To set up and display the full screen lab scope waveform readings follow these steps 1 Display the main menu screen For details refer to software Startup on page 5 Yehicle Entry Component Tests Digital Multi h Repair Trac Yehicle syste Lab Scope Ignition Scope single Cylinder Figure 7 4 Main Menu Screens 2 Fromthe main menu screens select Scope and then Lab Scope This displays the Lab Scope Panel Setup screen see Figure 7 5 Lab Scope Panel Setup Channel ES uleasure Du Yalts Rangej4uto Press Enter to display Auto Setup Figure 7 5 Lab Scope Panel Setup Screen DMM Off 46 Notice the following about the setup screen The screen has four sections for setting up four different channel waveform readings You set up the sections based on the probes connected to the Scope module and your testing require ments You can use each channel color only once After you set up the section s and press the ENTER key the waveform readings appear on the screen You use the Up and Down Direction keys to move around on this screen and to select the fields The currently selected field is always highlighted When a field is highlighted you use the Left and Right Direction keys to make a selection in the field The DMM On function key lets you turn on the function that displays one or two wave forms on the top half of the screen along with one or two DMM readin
157. reen Function Keys with Waveform in Top Panel Selected i Br 200 m li a Auto Setup Grid Off Cursors Freeze Figure 12 8 Vehicle System Tests Screen Function Keys with Glitch On Scope InfoTech User Guide 12 Vehicle System Tests Scope with InfoTech Vehicle System Tests Function Keys AA l aa atta Figure 12 9 Vehicle System Tests Screen Function Keys with Waveform Selected and Displayed as Full Screen To use the Trigger Cursors Time Volts function key refer to Trigger Cursors Time Volts Func tion Key on page 57 To use the Freeze function key refer to Freeze Function Key Lab Scope on page 66 Begin with step 2 To use the Panel function key menu options use the following instructions Use Panel DMM1 DMM2 to replace the top panel waveform with two DMM panels Use Panel Auto Setup to have the Scope software automatically set up the waveform in the graph Use Panel Grid On Off to turn the waveform s grid lines on or off For details refer to Panel Menu Grid Off On Option on page 70 Use Panel Training On Off to turn demonstration data readings on and off For details refer to Panel Menu Training On Off Option on page 71 Use Panel Full Screen to change the split screen display to a full screen display as shown in Figure 12 9 With the full screen displayed the menu option becomes Split Screen Select the Split Screen option to return the display to a split scr
158. represents time the vertical axis from bottom to top represents the amplitude of the signal For details refer to page 58 The right side of the graph is labeled with the channel s voltage range with the low value at the bottom and the high value at the top The waveform line s have an offset line that represents the zero voltage point for the signal The offset line is labeled with a B for blue and with C for compression and W for waste distributorless You can move the lines in the graph by changing this offset point For details refer to page 60 The color of the waveform graph s background can be changed to either black grey or white For details refer to Background Color Selec tion on page 119 and page 129 The left side of the screen contains additional setup fields for the waveform graph These fields let you 1 change the time divisions for the graph and the amplitude divisions and zero offset for the waveform line on the graph and 2 set up cursors For details refer to Cursors Time Volts Function Key on page 88 The bottom left side of the screen directly above the Cursors function key lists the current measurements for the channel The bottom of the screen contains the function keys described in step 13 on page 99 If you press the DMM On function key the bottom half of the screen displays two DMM panels with the Burn kV and Burn Time read ings as shown in Figure 9 5 Scope InfoTec
159. ress the ENTER key to change the panel s display type from Digital to Bar to Dial to Strip see Figure 6 7 on page 38 6 To set up another panel use the Direction keys to select the panel to set up This places the moving dashes around the newly selected panel 7 With the panel selected press the ENTER key to begin editing the panel This changes the border to a solid black line 8 Return to step 4 and repeat steps 4 through 7 until all the panels are set up as you want them Figure 6 7 shows all four panels set up NOTE You can optionally use the Auto Setup function to have the software automatically set up the Range values for multiple panels To do this turn on each panel you want to use by setting the Channel and Measure values and then displaying the panel With all the reguired panel meter readings displayed press the Panel function key select Auto Setup from the menu and press the ENTER key Then go to step 9 For more information refer to Panel Menu Auto Setup Option on page 42 37 6 Digital Multi Meter DMM DMM Function Keys 12 682 1240 4267 0 000 Auto Setu 12438 1112 673 12 760 Training Of 6731112 760 Figure 6 7 DMM Screen All Panels Displayed 9 While viewing the readings do any of the following e With a display panel selected with a moving dashes border repeatedly press the ENTER key to change the display type Digital Bar Dial Strip for that panel e Use the Ful
160. rid off and on Refer to Panel Menu Grid Off On Option on page 93 Use the Panel function key Edit Engine option to return to the Engine Setup screen Refer to Panel Menu Edit Engine Option on page 93 e Use the Panel function key Training On Off option to view demo waveforms Refer to Panel Menu Training On Off Option on page 94 e Use the Panel function key Primary Second ary or Both options to display only the red primary waveform lines only the blue second ary waveform lines or both the red primary and blue secondary waveform lines Refer to Panel Menu Primary Secondary and Both Options on page 94 e Use the Raster Superimposed Parade func tion Key to change the display mode Refer to Raster Superimposed Parade Function Key on page 95 e Use the ENTER key to view data for each of the displayed cylinders Each time you press the ENTER key the next cylinder is selected You can tell which cylinder is selected by the shaded box around the cylinder s number in the graph 12 When you are finished using the screen press the EXIT Key to return to the Scope menu screen Scope InfoTech User Guide Function Keys Ignition Scope with DMM Off After displaying the waveforms there are two groups of function keys that appear on the Ignition Scope display screens The first group Cursors Freeze Panel Raster or Superimposed or Parade appears when you display the waveforms as shown in Figure 8
161. rview The Scope with InfoTech software s Vehicle System Tests function lets you perform vehicle system test ing The Vehicle System Tests screens display Scope Multimeter live test data and InfoTech test instructions on the same screen see Figure 12 3 and Figure 12 4 on page 110 This combines the functions of the Scope software and the InfoTech software so you can view test instructions while performing tests IMPORTANT The way the Vehicle System Tests func tion works varies if the Scope module is connected or removed or for the NGIS tool if you start the Info Tech software only For more information refer to software Startup on page 5 This chapter describes the Vehicle System Tests function if the Scope module is connected to the diagnostic tool and for the NGIS tool if you start the Scope with InfoTech software The chapter includes the following sections e Basic Procedure in the next column e Vehicle System Tests Function Keys on page 111 For instructions for the Vehicle System Tests function when the Scope module is removed from the tool and for the NGIS tool if you start the Info Tech software refer to 11 Vehicle System Tests InfoTech on page 103 Scope InfoTech User Guide Scope with InfoTech Basic Procedure To use the Vehicle System Tests function follow these steps 1 Start the application to display the main menu screen For details refer to Software Startup on page 5 Gm 2003
162. s 4 and 5 to enter the entire date or time Use the Left Direction key to return to the far left column Repeat steps 3 through 7 until all the settings are made Use the EXIT key to return to previous screens 125 14 System Setup Solarity Tool Revision Levels Revision Levels The Revision Levels function displays software version numbers for use when calling technical support To view the software version numbers follow these steps 1 Follow the steps in Basic Procedure on page 121 to display the system setup menu screen Revision Levels Technical Support Hardware Tests Language Disk Usage File System Check Figure 14 15 System Setup Menu Screen 2 Select Revision Levels and press the ENTER key This displays the Revision Levels screen 3 View the information Use the EXIT key to return to previous screens 126 Technical Support The Technical Support function displays technical support information To view the technical support information follow these steps 1 Follow the steps in Basic Procedure on page 121 to display the system setup menu screen Revision Levels Hardware Tests Language Disk Usage File System Check Figure 14 16 System Setup Menu Screen 2 Select Technical Support and press the ENTER key This displays the Technical Support screen Technical Support Contact Information All questions concerning warranty procedures or operations of the
163. s field is always selected when you first display the Trigger pane 4 Change the Trigger setting by pressing either the Left or Right Direction key until either Off On or Glitch Freeze Glitch On appears in the field Figure 7 27 Lab Scope Screen DMM Off Trigger Function Key N OTE The default Setting is Off When you select a different value for the field On or Glitch another 2 Display the Trigger pane by repeatedly pressing the field appears on the screen for setting the trigger s Trigger Cursors Time Volts function key until the slope as rising or falling a trigger status message label is Cursors and the Trigger pane is displayed appears above the Cursors key and a trigger _ as shown in Figure 7 28 marker L or J appears in the graph as shown in Figure 7 29 NOTE If you are changing the setting to Off the procedure is complete 62 Scope InfoTech User Guide pith On Cursors Figure 7 29 Lab Scope Screen DMM Off Trigger Selection 5 6 Press the Down Direction key to select the Trigger Slope field Rising or Falling Use the Left or Right Direction key to select a slope edge of either Rising or Falling Notice the marker in the graph changes from J for Rising to L for Falling Assign the trigger to a specific color channel by repeatedly pressing the ENTER key until the marker in the graph changes to the correct color Press the Down Direction key to select the marker in the graph This dis
164. scrolling screen to do any of the following e Cursors use this function key as described in Trigger Cursors Time Volts Function Key on page 97 e Go use this function key to restart the live readings e Panel Playback use this function key to view saved files When you use this key a Load screen appears for selecting a file to view Use the Up and Down Direction keys to select a file and then press the ENTER key NOTE You can also use the Playback option on the main menu to playback files For details about Playback refer to 15 Playback on page 131 e Panel Save use this function key to save the captured frames of data as a file When you use this Key a Save screen appears for saving a file Use the Up and Down Direction keys to select an Open position and then press the ENTER key NOTE The Save screen lists saved files and Open positions When you save a new file you can either select an Open position or a file you want to over write The function keys at the bottom of the screen let you lock or unlock files Locked files have a padlock icon next to the file name they cannot be overwritten e Print use this function key to print what is currently displayed on the screen When finished press the Go function key to restart the live readings NOTE If a trigger is set the trigger must occur before readings restart If DMM is on the DMM panel minimums averages and m
165. seconds ms one thousandth of a second and microseconds us one millionth of a second NOTE When you adjust this field you are adjusting the horizontal axis for the entire graph by selecting the length of time for each division square No matter which color is selected the Time div field can be selected and changed But remember when you change this field you are changing it for the entire graph and not just the selected waveform color Timeiwnlts Trigger Freeze Glitch On Figure 7 25 Lab Scope Screen DMM Off after adjusting Time div Field the selected color is red and the selected field is Volts div 59 7 Scope Lab Scope Lab Scope Function Keys 5 Next adjust the height of each line by adjusting the Volts div field for each color When you do this you are changing the original Range setting for the channel color by setting an amplitude for each division square Do the following to adjust the Volts div fields NOTE The Volts div field described in this User Guide may have a different name on the actual screen It changes based on the Measure setting made for each waveform line For example if the Measure setting for a line color is Amps then when that color is selected the field is named Amps div a Press the Down Direction key to move the Volt div field for the currently selected color You know the field is selected when the field is shaded as shown in Figure 7 25 b Use the EN
166. select the Edit option The edit fields are displayed NOTE If the panel s border was moving dashes the border changes to a solid line 4 Change the fields as necessary Scope InfoTech User Guide Panel Menu Grid Off On Option Use the Panel function key s Grid On Off menu option to turn the waveform graph s grid lines on or off To turn the grid lines on or off follow these steps 1 If DMM is On make sure the top panel is selected 2 Press the Panel function key Edit Engine Training On Primary Freeze Panel Faster Figure 8 35 Ignition Scope Screen DMM Off Panel Function Key Grid Off Option Cursors 3 Use the Up or Down Direction key to select the Grid Off option 4 Pressthe ENTER key The grid lines no longer appear in the graph They are turned off NOTE To turn the grid lines back on select the Grid On option from the Panel menu when you select Grid Off the menu option changes to Grid On Scope InfoTech User Guide Scope Ignition Scope Ignition Scope Function Keys Panel Menu Edit Engine Option Use the Panel function key s Edit Engine menu option to display the Engine Setup screen so you can change the number of cylinders and or the firing order for the cylinders To display the Engine Setup screen follow these steps 1 If DMM is On make sure the top panel is selected 2 Press the Panel function key Edit Grid Off Training On Parade Prim
167. sitivity Glitch Sensitivity The Glitch Sensitivity option lets you set a sensitivity level for the Glitch function described in Glitch Function Key on page 71 The software uses this setting while automatically detecting glitches in a signal If the Glitch function cannot detect a glitch set the sensitivity level higher If the signal has too much noise set the sensitivity level lower This option is available only when the Scope module is connected to the tool To set the Glitch sensitivity follow these steps 1 Follow the steps in Basic Procedure on page 121 to display the system setup menu screen lich sensitivity alibration Contrast Adjust Printer Selection Printer Header Unit Defaults Figure 14 3 System Setup Menu Screen 2 Select Glitch Sensitivity and press the ENTER key This displays the Utility Setup screen Utility Setup Glitch Sensitivity Ae Press Enter to return to Scope Menu Figure 14 4 Utility Setup Screen 3 Use the Left or Right Direction keys to set the Glitch Sensitivity as required Possible values are Low Medium and High 4 When finished press the ENTER key to return to the previous screen 122 Calibration The Calibration option lets you prepare the Scope module for use by adjusting the module s internal measurements based on the resistance of the leads This option is available only when the Scope module is connected to the tool To calibrate the Scope mod
168. sors Time Volts function key to remove them Display the Cursors pane by repeatedly pressing the Trigger Cursors Time Volts function key until the label is Time Volts and the Cursors pane is displayed as shown in Figure 7 31 Cursors Figure 7 31 Lab Scope Screen DMM Off Cursors Pane Displayed 3 4 Make sure the top field is selected this field is always selected when you first display the Cursors pane Change the Cursor setting by pressing either the Left or Right Direction key until either Off Horizontal or Vertical appears in the field as shown in Figure 7 32 NOTE If you are changing the setting to Off the procedure is complete Scope InfoTech User Guide Cursors Figure 7 32 Lab Scope Screen DMM Off Cursors Setup 5 Notice the following about the Cursors pane and fields e The default setting is Off When you select a different value for the field Horizontal or Verti cal several fields appear at the bottom of the pane and the cursors appear in the graph e For the horizontal cursors the fields that appear are C1 C2 and d You select the C1 cursor 1 field the C2 cursor 2 field or both the C1 and C2 fields to move the cursors in the graph either separately or together The d field is display only it displays the amplitude differ ence between cursors 1 and 2 C1 and C2 e For vertical cursors the fields that appear are C1 C2 d and f You select the C1 cursor 1 fiel
169. sts of the Scope Multimeter software and module also called Scope module and the InfoTech software The Scope module is an add on module for both the Solarity diagnostic tool and the Next Generation Information System NGIS tool The Scope module which has one ground port and four channel ports for connecting up to four probes performs the func tions of both a digital multimeter DMM and an oscil loscope lab scope The module includes special probes leads and adapters The InfoTech software is a database of vehicle repair information It is compatible with both the Solarity diagnostic tool and in the NGIS tool Figure 1 1 Scope InfoTech System Components Scope Info Tech User Guide With the SCOPE INFOTECH system installed in either diagnostic tool you can use the tool to do oscilloscope tests multimeter tests and special component and vehicle system tests The special tests let you display Scope Multimeter live test data and InfoTech test instructions on the screen at the same time They also automatically set up the tool for some vehicle specific tests If you remove the Scope module from the tool you can still use the InfoTech software to find special component test instructions and other vehicle infor mation For the NGIS tool you can also use the InfoTech software as a stand alone database with or without the Scope software and module installed This rest of this chapter provides an overview o
170. t instructions is selected You use the Up and Down Direction keys to scroll through the instructions To select the top panel you press the Panel function key and select a panel option Edit Scope or DMM1 DMM2 e _ lfthetop half of the screen displays a waveform panel and is selected you use the Direction keys to adjust the waveform settings e ifthe top half of the screen is displays two DMM panels and a DMM panel is selected if the selected panel s border a solid black line the Direction keys move within the panel for chang ing the edit fields If the selected panel s border is moving dashes you use the Left and Right Direction keys to select the other DMM panel e If a top panel is selected you must press the EXIT key to select the bottom test instructions panel again e The function keys at the bottom of the screen change based on which panel is currently selected For details refer to Vehicle System Tests Function Keys on page 111 Use the instructions and the test screen to perform the vehicle system test using the function Keys to move between the panels adjust the waveform and DMM readings print and save data freeze and reset the readings turn on a training function and view additional repair information as necessary For details about the function keys refer to Vehicle System Tests Function Keys on page 111 When finished use the EXIT key to return to previous screens Scope InfoTech User G
171. t to the waveform line in the bottom panel is G for Glitch not Green e The bottom panel does not display a waveform until a glitch occurs Each time a glitch occurs the bottom panel changes to display the new glitch data e If DMM is turned on and then Glitch is turned on DMM automatically turns off When you turn the Glitch function off DMM stays off and a full screen waveform displays with only the red channel s waveform line e Ifthe previous trigger setting was On or Glitch the trigger setting automatically changes to Off When you turn the Glitch function off the trig ger stays set at Off If necessary readjust the waveform in the top panel so it fits better in the graph If necessary follow the steps in Time Volts Pane on page 58 The software now monitors the waveform for a glitch to occur When a glitch occurs the glitch area of the waveform displays in the bottom panel as shown in Figure 7 47 Each time a glitch occurs the bottom panel changes to the new glitch data Cursors Tire Volts Freeze Panel Giten oi Figure 7 47 Lab Scope Screen Glitch On After Glitch Occurs 6 Optionally use the Freeze function key to freeze the collected data or to print or save it For details refer to Freeze Function Key Lab Scope on page 66 When you are finished with the Glitch function press the Glitch Off function key to return to a full screen lab scope display with DMM off and only the re
172. tal multi meter DMM turned off With DMM off the Ignition Scope screen displays the waveforms on the entire screen To set up and display the full screen ignition scope waveform readings follow these steps NOTE Before performing these steps connect the test probes to the Scope module and the vehicle For details refer to Probe Connections on page 75 1 Display the menu screen For details refer to software Startup on page 5 Yehicle Entry Component Tests Digital Multi h Repair Trac Yehicle syste Lab Scope Ignition Scope Single Cylinder Figure 8 8 Main Menu Screens 2 From the main menu screens select Scope and then Ignition Scope This displays the Engine Setup screen Figure 8 9 76 Engine Setup Cylinders AAA Type Conventional Distributor ign Firing Order 1 2 3 4 Press Enter to continue Figure 8 9 Ignition Scope Engine Setup Screen 3 Onthe Engine Setup screen do the following to select the number of cylinders and the firing order for the ignition system being tested a Use the Left and Right Direction keys to select the number of cylinders for the ignition system b Press the Down Direction key to select the Firing Order field c Use the Left and Right Direction keys to select the firing order for the cylinders NOTE If the correct firing order isn t available set the firing order to Custom and set up the correct firing order for the
173. the Ignition Scope screen Therefore refer to Cursors Time Volts Function Key on page 88 e Use the Freeze function key to stop the read ings and freeze them on the screen and to print or save waveforms or view saved wave forms This works the same as the Lab Scope screen Therefore refer to Freeze Function Key Lab Scope on page 66 NOTE The Freeze function key works the same as on the Lab Scope screen except the Single Cylinder screen doesn t have the Glitch function When reviewing the Freeze Function key steps disregard all information about the Glitch function e With a bottom DMM panel selected use the Panel function key Edit option to change the DMM settings to other channels or measure ment types Peak kV RPM Sec For details about changing the DMM settings refer to DMM Setup and Display on page 36 e With the waveform panel selected use the Panel function key Edit option to change the ignition type Refer to Figure 9 3 on page 98 e With the waveform panel selected use the Panel function key Grid Off On option to turn the graph s grid off and on This works the same as the Lab Scope screen Therefore refer to Panel Menu Grid Off On Option on page 0 e Use the Panel function key Training On Off option to view demo data This works the same as the Lab Scope screen Therefore refer to Panel Menu Training On Off Option on page 71 e With a DMM panel selected use the Full or R
174. the panel for changing the edit fields When the selected panel s border is moving dashes the Direction keys move between panels for selecting other panels The Scope software has a training demo func tion To use this right away press the ENTER key Then press the Panel function key select Training On from the menu and press the ENTER key For details refer to Panel Menu Training On Off Option on page 43 The DMM screen has an automatic setup feature that determines range values for you based on the electrical signals through the channel s Details are included in the following steps Scope InfoTech User Guide 4 Do the following to adjust the panel s settings NOTE The selected panel may still contain the settings from the last time you used it If the panel is already set correctly go to step 5 Cil Panel 1 Channel GE A Measure DI Yolts Range Auto Range Display Digital Press Enter to display Figure 6 5 DMM Panel 1 a Field Possible Values Red Blue Green Yellow Off Varies based on the selected Channel color Amps DC Volts AC Volts RMS Frequency Display Identifies how the reading appears Digital Bar Dial or Strip Measure Use the Left and Right Direction keys to select the channel color of the probe you want to read from NOTE To turn a panel off set the Channel to Off and then press either the EXIT key ora DMM function key Use the Down Direction key to sel
175. tion key changes to Restore as shown in Figure 12 15 Max Playback fe p 000 Restore Vehicle System Tests Signature Test Do Mancini Hh DNM igure 12 15 Vehicle System Tests Function Keys wi _ I neers alle Reading in Top Panel Selected and Frozen and Displayed as Full Step 2 Connect the RED lead to the injector signal wire Screen Step 3 Connect the BLACK leads adeno anad ground 0U l Step 4 Start the engine Playback J To use the Full function key refer to Full Function step 2 Injector pulse width On Y ae ase as load or Key on page 39 in 6 Digital Multi Meter DMM 7 Panel To use the Go Panel and Print function keys refer to Freeze Function Key DMM on page 40 Figure 12 14 Vehicle System Tests Function Keys with DMM Reading in Top Panel Selected and Frozen NOTE When you use the Freeze function key the options on the Panel menu change to Playback and Save These options are also described in Freeze Function Key DMM on page 40 116 Scope InfoTech User Guide 13 Utility NGIS Tool Overview For the NGIS tool the Utility function lets you set a glitch sensitivity level for the lab scope glitch func tion lets you calibrate zero the Scope module and lets you set the background color of the scope wave form screens to either black or white NOTE For the Solarity tool these functions are on the System Setup menu Refer to 14 System Setup Solar ity Tool on page 121 This chapt
176. to the previous screen 117 13 Utility NGIS Tool Calibration Calibration The Calibration option lets you prepare the Scope module for use by adjusting the module s internal measurements based on the resistance of the leads This option is available only when the Scope module is connected to the tool Calibration short the Red Blue Yellow Green and Black leads together To calibrate the Scope module follow these steps 1 Display the main menu screen For details refer to Software Startup on page 5 Press Enter tu continue Figure 13 6 Calibration Screen scope 4 Insert the colored probes leads into the appropriate Scope module channel ports matching the colors Vehicle system Tests 5 Touch the ends of the leads together and while holding the h he ENTER key Utility olding the leads together press the ey Playback Repair Trac 6 Use the EXIT key to return to previous screens Indexed Information Figure 13 4 Main Menu Screen 2 From the main menu screen select Utility and press the ENTER key This displays the Utility menu screen Glitch Sensitivity Calibration Background Color Selection Figure 13 5 Utility Menu Screen 3 Select Calibration and press the ENTER key This displays the Calibration screen Figure 13 6 118 Scope InfoTech User Guide Background Color Selection The Background Color Selection function lets you set the background color for the
177. to the red channel port b Connect the Secondary kV probe to the blue channel port c Connect the Synchronization probe to the green channel port d Optionally connect the yellow test probe to the yellow channel port Connect this only if you are using the Ignition scope with DMM On and want to display a DMM reading for some other component Black Red Figure 8 7 Ground Probe black Test Probe red Ignition Secondary kV Probe blue Synchronization Probe green Scope InfoTech User Guide 8 Scope Ignition Scope Probe Connections Attach the test probes clamps to the ignition system as follows a b Attach the black ground probe to a good ground on the engine Attach the red test probe to the negative lead on the primary side of the coil Attach the Ignition Secondary kV probe blue to the high tension kV wire on the secondary side of the coil Attach the Synchronization probe green to the spark plug wire of the 1 cylinder NOTE To reduce noise in the signal connect the probe as close to the spark plug as possible and make sure the clamp is entirely closed Optionally attach the yellow test probe to the component you want to test Start the vehicle s engine and begin testing 75 8 Scope Ignition Scope Ignition Scope Only DMM Off Ignition Scope Only DMM Off Screen Setup and Display This section describes how to use the Ignition Scope function with digi
178. ts Pane When you first display the waveforms on the screen the waveform lines may not fit properly in the graph You correct this by adjusting the graph s horizontal time measurement scale each waveform s vertical amplitude measurement scale and each wave form s zero offset point The fields on the Time Volts pane let you do this NOTE A quick way to make the waveform lines evenly spaced in the graph is to use Auto Setup For more infor mation refer to Panel Menu Auto Setup Option on page 70 To adjust the settings in the Time Volts pane follow these steps 1 If DMMis On make sure the top panel is selected and has a solid border not moving dashes NOTE If the panel is selected but has moving dashes press either the ENTER key or the Trigger Cursors Time Volts function key to remove them Timeiwnlts Glitch On Figure 7 23 Lab Scope Screen DMM On Time Volts Pane Displayed Freeze 2 Make sure the Time Volts pane is displayed If necessary repeatedly press the Trigger Cursors Time Volts function key until the label is Trigger and the Time Volts pane is displayed 58 Zero Offset Lines Volt div Fields Glitth On Freeze Figure 7 24 Lab Scope Screen DMM Off Time Volts Pane Displayed The selected color is red and the selected field is Time div 3 Notice the following about the waveform graph s measurement scales and the Time Volts fields NOTE The following items assume th
179. ty 10 USB Ref Library Lock Unlock Copy Files gt Figure 15 6 Playback Load Screen Delete 4 Press the Copy Files function key This displays the copy files menu shown above Scope InfoTech User Guide 15 Playback Copy Files to from USB Drive Solarity Tool only 5 Select an option and press the ENTER key as follows e Select From USB to copy files from the USB drive to the Solarity tool NOTE The tool holds up to 50 files If neces sary delete files from the tool to make room for copying files from the USB drive e Select To USB to copy files from the Solarity tool to the USB drive NOTE The number of files you can copy depends on the free space available on the USB drive 6 After selecting a copy option a message screen appears If instructed press the ENTER key to continue This displays a list of files to copy Please select the files to be copied and press COPY button to save to USB drive gt 1118105 5 43 PM Lab 20 Frames Generic 0 Generic Car Generic Generic Generic 1118505 5 44 Ph Lab 010 Frames 8 1118 05 5 46 Pe Didi 1 Frame A 1118 05 5 46 Phi Lab 9 Frames GM 1998 Buick Car Century Custom 3 1L VIN Mm Engi Select Unselect Copy Figure 15 7 Copy Files Screen 7 For each file to copy select the file and then press the Select function key This places a small arrow to the left side of the file name as shown for the top line in Figure 15 7
180. uide Vehicle System Tests Function Keys Vehicle System Tests Function Keys The function keys at the bottom of the Vehicle System Tests screen provide additional functions for using the screen The function keys change based on which panel is currently selected There are six groups of function keys that appear on the screen The are Print Freeze Panel Repair Info see page 112 Trigger Cursors Time Volts Freeze Panel Glitch On Off see page 113 Full Screen Restore Freeze Panel Reset see page 114 Panel see page 115 Cursors Go Panel Print see page 115 Full Restore Go Panel Print see page 116 These groups of function keys are described on the next few pages 111 12 Vehicle System Tests Scope with InfoTech Vehicle System Tests Function Keys The first group of function keys Print Freeze Panel Repair Info appears when the bottom panel is selected and it contains the test instruc tions as shown in Figure 12 5 and Figure 12 6 vehicle System Tests Current Ramp Test Step 1 Connect the Low current probe to the RED channel of th scope module Step 2 ero amp probe Reference Zero cede Step 3 Clamp the probe around t Step 4 Start the engine and mair Edit scope Step 5 The waveform should ha On ht D MM 2 followed by a Freeze Repair Info Figure 12 5 Vehicle System Tests Screen Function Keys with Scope Waveform in Top Panel and Bottom Panel Selected Step 1 Conne
181. ule follow these steps 1 Follow the steps in Basic Procedure on page 121 to display the system setup menu screen Glitch 5ensitivity Contrast Adjust Printer 5election Printer Header Unit Defaults Figure 14 5 System Setup Menu Screen 2 Select Calibration and press the ENTER key This displays the Calibration screen Calibration short the Red Blue Yellow Green and Black leads together Press Enter to continue Figure 14 6 Calibration Screen 3 Insert the colored probes leads into the appropriate Scope module channel ports matching the colors 4 Touch the ends of the leads together and while holding the leads together press the ENTER key 5 Use the EXIT key to return to previous screens Scope InfoTech User Guide 14 System Setup Solarity Tool Contrast Adjust Contrast Adjust Printer Selection The Contrast Adjust function lets you adjust the The Printer Selection function lets you select a contrast of the LCD screen printer for the tool To adjust the LCD contrast follow these steps To select a printer follow these steps 1 Follow the steps in Basic Procedure on page 121 to 1 Follow the steps in Basic Procedure on page 121 to display the system setup menu screen display the system setup menu screen Glitch Sensitivity Glitch Sensitivity Calibration Calibration Contrast Adjust Contrast Adjust Printer Selection Printer Selection Printer Header Printer Header Unit Defaults Unit Defa
182. ults Figure 14 7 System Setup Menu Screen Figure 14 9 System Setup Menu Screen 2 Select Contrast Adjust and press the ENTER key 2 Select Printer Selection and press the ENTER key This displays a printer selection screen Contrast Adjust Use the LEFT RIGHT Keys to adjust Printer S lection elect Printer type and Press ENTER Infrared Printer Hii PCL3 USB Inkjet Printer Figure 14 8 Contrast Adjust Screen Figure 14 10 Printer Selection Screen 3 Use the Left and Right Direction keys to adjust the contrast 3 Select a printer and press the ENTER key 4 Use the EXIT key to return to previous screens IMPORTANT PRINTING NOTES e The USB Inkjet printer is recommended e When printing do not press any keys on the tool until the printing stops e If using an infrared printer make sure the distance between the tester and printer is less than 3 feet point the top of the tester at the printer s infrared LED until the printing stops Scope InfoTech User Guide 123 14 System Setup Solarity Tool Printer Header Printer Header The Print Header function lets you set up a heading for reports that you print from the tool NOTE You can turn the Print Header function on and off with the Unit Defaults settings Refer to Unit Defaults on page 125 To set up a report heading follow these steps 1 Follow the steps in Basic Procedure on page 121 to display the system setup menu screen Glitch 5ensitiv
183. unction key refer to Freeze_ Function Key Lab Scope on page 66 55 7 Scope Lab Scope Lab Scope with DMM On The fifth group of function keys Cursors Go Panel and Print shown in Figure 7 21 appears when the top panel display is selected and you use the Freeze function key from the third group Tire Volts 41 of 41 12 456 12 673 12 760 Figure 7 21 Lab Scope Screen DMM On Function Keys after pressing Freeze function key with top panel display selected To use these function keys refer to the steps in Freeze Function Key Lab Scope on page 66 NOTE When you use the Freeze function key the options on the Panel menu change to Playback and Save These options are also described in Freeze Function Key Lab Scope on page 66 56 The sixth group of function keys Full Go Panel and Print as shown in Figure 7 22 appears when one of the bottom panel DMM displays is selected and you use the Freeze function key from the fourth group Tire Volts 41 of 41 0 0010 15 000 12 456 12 673 12 760 2 6 3 12 760 Figure 7 22 Lab Scope Screen DMM On Function Keys after pressing Freeze function key with DMM panel display selected To use the Full function key refer to Full Function Key on page 39 in 6 Digital Multi Meter DMM To use the Go Panel and Print function keys refer to Freeze Function Key Lab Scope on page 66 NOTE When you use the Freeze function key the optio
184. veform Training On Figure 11 7 Vehicle System Tests Repair Info Function Key 106 Repair Info Menu Circuit Description Option Use the Repair Info function key s Circuit Description option to view a description of the circuit for the selected vehicle system test To view the circuit description follow these steps 1 With the test screen displayed press the Repair Info function key to display the Repair Info menu Vehicle System Tests Step 1 Connect the Low current probe to the RED channel of th scope module Step Clamp the low current probe around the B wire leading t the fuel pump Step 3 ero amp probe Reference ero Procedure Step 4 Start the engine and maintain idle speed Step E The waveform will have humps im it that represent each segment of the commutator Typically fuel pumpe will use E segment commutators Each hump should be approximately the same amplitude and period Step E To compute APM af the fuel pump count the number of humps ina 0 ms period Multiple this number by 375 to obtain APM Example 16 humps 375 6000 RPM Step 7 Typical fuel pumps run at 5000 6000 RPM running at 3000 APM should be considered suspe Training On Repair Info Figure 11 8 Vehicle System Tests Repair Info Function Key 2 Select Circuit Desc and press the ENTER key This displays the Circuit Description screen Circuit Description The Barometric Pressure B4R0 sensor iz used to sense chan
185. vel for the lab scope glitch function and lets you calibrate zero the Scope module This chapter includes a basic procedure followed by specific instructions Basic Procedure To access the System Setup functions follow these steps 1 Make sure the tool has power 2 Press the On Off button to turn the scan tool on wait for the main menu screen to appear Yehicle Entry Component Tests Repair Trac Yehicle system Tests System Setup Indexed Information Figure 14 1 Main Menu Screen 3 Select System Setup and press the ENTER key This displays the system setup menu screen Scope InfoTech User Guide Glitch Sensitivity Calibration Contrast Adjust Printer Selection Printer Header Unit Defaults Revision Levels Technical Support Hardware Tests Language Disk Usage File System Check Background Color Selection Figure 14 2 System Setup Menu Screen Select an item to adjust and press the ENTER key 5 Refer to the instructions in the following sections e Glitch Sensitivity on page 122 e Calibration on page 122 e Contrast Adjust on page 123 e Printer Selection on page 123 e Printer Header on page 124 e Unit Defaults on page 125 e Revision Levels on page 126 e Technical Support on page 126 e Hardware Tests on page 127 e Language on page 127 e Disk Usage on page 128 e File System Check on page 128 e Background Color Selection on page 129 121 14 System Setup Solarity Tool Glitch Sen
186. y Secondary and Both menu options to change the display to show only the red primary waveform lines only the blue secondary waveform lines or both the red primary and blue secondary waveform lines If only one channel is turned on the options do not appear on the Panel menu This menu option is a toggle option that changes each time you select it from the menu The name of the option represents the next channel s that will display when you select the option as follows e If both channels are currently displayed the option is Primary e When you select Primary from the menu the primary channel s waveform displays and the name of the menu option changes to Secondary e When you select Secondary from the menu the secondary channel s waveform displays and the name of the menu option changes to Both e When you select Both from the menu both channel waveforms display again and the name of the menu option changes back to Primary To change the waveforms displayed on the screen follow these steps 1 If DMM is On make sure the top panel is selected 2 Press the Panel function key Edit Grid Off Edit Engine Training On Freeze Panel Faster Figure 8 38 Ignition Scope Screen DMM Off Panel Function Key Primary Option RPM 730 Parade Cursors 3 Use the Up or Down Direction key to select Primary Secondary or Both option from the menu 4 Press the ENTER key to change the display Scope InfoTech Use
187. z CC Display Digital Press Enter to display Rich 1 000 0 006 1 000 Camshaft Position Sensor Connect the RED scope lead and the BLACE ground to the scope module Connect the RED scope lead to feo dE aim ground to ground Edit Dhih1 Edit DMM Figure 5 15 Component Test Screen Function Keys with DDM Edit Fields Panel Selected Use these function keys to select the panels for changing the setup For instructions refer to DMM Setup and Display on page 36 30 The fifth group of function keys Cursors Go Panel Print shown in Figure 5 16 appears when the top panel displays a waveform and you use the Freeze function key Timerdiv Wolke div a OF Connect the RED scope lead and the BLACE ground to the scope module Connect the RED scope lead to pk ground to ground Playka Save Cursors Figure 5 16 Component Test Screen Function Keys with Waveform in Top Panel Selected and Frozen To use these function keys refer to Freeze Function Key Lab Scope on page 66 NOTE When you use the Freeze function key the options on the Panel menu change to Playback and Save These options are also described in Freeze Function Key Lab Scope on page 66 Scope InfoTech User Guide The sixth group of function keys Full Restore Go Panel Print as shown in Figure 5 17 appears when the top panels display DMM readings and you use the Freeze function key When you use the Full Screen function key the fu

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