Launch Creader Professional 233 Manuel utilisateur

LAUNCH Professional 233 User Manual

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General Notice

• Other product names used herein are for identification purposes only and

may be trademarks of their respective owners. LAUNCH disclaims any and all

rights in those marks.

• There is a possibility that this unit is inapplicable to some of the vehicle

models or systems listed in the diagnosis section due to different countries,

areas, and/or years. Do not hesitate to contact LAUNCH if you come across

such questions. We are to help you solve the problem as soon as possible.

Disclaimer

• To take full advantage of the unit, you should be familiar with the engine.

• All information, illustrations, and specications contained in this manual are

based on the latest information available at the time of publication. The right

is reserved to make change at any time without notice.

• Neither LAUNCH nor its afliates shall be liable to the purchaser of this unit

or third parties for damages, losses, costs or expenses incurred by purchaser

or third parties as a result of: accident, misuse, or abuse of this unit, or

unauthorized modifications, repairs, or alterations to this unit, or failure to

strictly comply with LAUNCH operating and maintenance instructions.

• LAUNCH shall not be liable for any damages or problems arising from the

use of any options or any consumable products other than those designated

as Original LAUNCH Products or LAUNCH Approved Products by LAUNCH.

Safety Precautions and Warnings

To prevent personal injury or damage to vehicles and/or this tool, please read

this user’s manual rst carefully and observe the following safety precautions at

a minimum whenever working on a vehicle:

• Always perform automotive testing in a safe environment.

• Do not attempt to operate or observe the tool while driving a vehicle.

Operating or observing the tool will cause driver distraction and could cause a

fatal accident.

• Wear safety eye protection that meets ANSI standards.

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

hot engine parts.

• Operate the vehicle in a well-ventilated work area: Exhaust gases are

poisonous.

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

while running tests.

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• Use extreme caution when working around the ignition coil, distributor cap,

ignition wires and spark plugs. These components create hazardous voltages

when the engine is running.

• Put the transmission in P (for A/T) or N (for M/T) and make sure the parking

brake is engaged.

• Keep a re extinguisher suitable for gasoline/chemical/ electrical res nearby.

• Don’t connect or disconnect any test equipment while the ignition is on or the

engine is running.

• Keep this tool dry, clean, free from oil/water or grease. Use a mild detergent

on a clean cloth to clean the outside of the tool, when necessary.

• Please use the DC 5V power adaptor to charge this tool. No responsibility

can be assumed for any damage or loss caused as a result of using power

adaptors other than the right one.

Warning:

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the

following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference,

and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference

that may cause undesired operation.

This device has been evaluated to meet general RF exposure requirement. The

SAR limit of USA (FCC) is 1.6 W/kg averaged over one gram of tissue. Device

types Professional Diagnostic Tool with model Creader Professional 233 has

also been tested against this SAR limit. The highest reported SAR values for

body-worn is 1.19 W/kg. This device was tested for typical body-worn operations

with the back of the handset kept 0mm from the body. The use of accessories

that do not satisfy these requirements may not comply with FCC RF exposure

requirements, and should be avoided.

Hereby, Launch Tech Co., Ltd declares that the Creader Professional 233 of

Professional Diagnostic Tool is in compliance with Directive 201/53/EU.

The full text of the EU declaration of conformity is available at the following

internet address: http://www.cnlaunch.com/

Operation Frequency: WiFi 802.11b/g/n HT20:2412-2472MHz;

802.11n HT40:2422-2462MHz

Max. RF Output power: Wi(2.4G): 19.88dBm

The RF frequencies can be used in Europe without restriction.

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Table of Contents

1. Introduction..............................................................................................1

2. General Information ................................................................................2

2.1 On-Board Diagnostics (OBD) II ......................................................................2

2.2 Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs)..................................................................2

2.3 Location of the Data Link Connector (DLC)....................................................3

2.4 OBD II Readiness Monitors............................................................................4

2.5 OBD II Monitor Readiness Status...................................................................5

2.6 OBD II Denitions...........................................................................................5

3. Product Descriptions ..............................................................................7

3.1 Outline of Creader Professional 233 ..............................................................7

3.2 Technical Specications .................................................................................8

3.3 Accessories Checklist.....................................................................................9

4. Initial Use................................................................................................10

4.1 Charging The Tool ........................................................................................10

4.2 Getting Started .............................................................................................10

4.3 Job Menu......................................................................................................12

5. Diagnose ................................................................................................13

5.1 Connection ...................................................................................................13

5.2 System Diagnosing.......................................................................................13

5.2.1 Smart Diagnosis (Auto-Detect).............................................................13

5.2.2 Manual Diagnosis .................................................................................15

5.3 OBDII Diagnosis...........................................................................................21

5.4 History ..........................................................................................................23

6. Update ....................................................................................................25

7. Data.........................................................................................................26

7.1 Diagnostic Report.........................................................................................26

7.2 Diagnostic Record ........................................................................................26

7.3 DTC Library ..................................................................................................27

7.4 DLC(Data Link Connector) Location.............................................................27

7.5 Feedback......................................................................................................27

7.6 Firmware Fix.................................................................................................28

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7.7 User Manual .................................................................................................28

8. Settings ..................................................................................................29

8.1 Units of measurement ..................................................................................29

8.2 Automatic detection on connect....................................................................29

8.3 Display & Brightness ....................................................................................29

8.4 Sound ...........................................................................................................29

8.5 Network ........................................................................................................29

8.6 Date/Time .....................................................................................................29

8.7 Language......................................................................................................30

8.8 Email Setup ..................................................................................................30

8.9 Recovery ......................................................................................................30

8.10 Clean Up.....................................................................................................30

8.11 About...........................................................................................................30

9. FAQ .........................................................................................................31

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1. Introduction

Creader Professional 233 is an evolutionary smart solution for passenger car

diagnosis. It inherits from LAUNCH’s advanced diagnosing technology and is

characterized by covering a wide range of vehicles, featuring powerful functions,

and providing precise test result.

Creader Professional 233 has the following functions and advantages:

• Smart(Auto-Detect) Diagnosis: Once the tool and the vehicle are properly

connected, the system starts auto-detect process. Once the whole process is

successfully nished, a diagnostic report will be automatically generated and

sent to your email box (if bound).

• Manual Diagnosis: If Auto-Detect failure occurs, manual diagnosis is also

available. Diagnosis functions include: Version Information, Read DTCs,

Clear DTCs and Read Data Stream (supports 3 display modes: Value, Graph

and Merged).

• OBDII Diagnosis: 10 modes of OBD II test are supported, including EVAP, O2

Sensor, I/M Readiness, MIL Status, VIN Info, and On-board monitors testing

etc.

• One-click Update: Let you update your diagnostic software and APK online.

• Diagnostic History: This function provides a quick access to the tested

vehicles and users can choose to view the test report or resume from the last

operation, without the necessity of starting from scratch.

• Diagnostic Feedback: Use this option to submit the vehicle issue to us for

analysis and troubleshooting.

• DTC Library: Allows you to retrieve the definition of the diagnostic trouble

code from the abundant DTC database.

• Displays battery real-time voltage once properly connected to the vehicle.

• Touch & Keypad input are supported.

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2. General Information

2.1 On-Board Diagnostics (OBD) II

The first generation of On-Board Diagnostics (OBD I) was developed by the

California Air Resources Board (ARB) and implemented in 1988 to monitor some

of the emission control components on vehicles. As technology evolved and the

desire to improve the On-Board Diagnostic system increased, a new generation

of On-Board Diagnostic system was developed. This second generation of On-

Board Diagnostic regulations is called “OBD II”.

The OBD II system is designed to monitor emission control systems and key

engine components by performing either continuous or periodic tests of specic

components and vehicle conditions. When a problem is detected, the OBD II

system turns on a warning lamp (MIL) on the vehicle instrument panel to alert

the driver typically by the phrase of “Check Engine” or “Service Engine Soon”.

The system will also store important information about the detected malfunction

so that a technician can accurately nd and x the problem. Here below follow

three pieces of such valuable information:

1) Whether the Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) is commanded ‘on’ or ‘off’;

2) Which, if any, Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) are stored;

3) Readiness Monitor status.

2.2 Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs)

OBD II Diagnostic Trouble Codes are codes that are stored by the on-board

computer diagnostic system in response to a problem found in the vehicle. These

codes identify a particular problem area and are intended to provide you with a

guide as to where a fault might be occurring within a vehicle. OBD II Diagnostic

Trouble Codes consist of a five-digit alphanumeric code. The first character,

a letter, identifies which control system sets the code. The second character,

a number, 0-3; other three characters, a hex character, 0-9 or A-F provide

additional information on where the DTC originated and the operating conditions

that caused it to set. Here below is an example to illustrate the structure of the

digits:

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Figure 2-1

2.3 Location of the Data Link Connector (DLC)

The DLC (Data Link Connector or Diagnostic Link Connector) is typically a 16-

pin connector where diagnostic code readers interface with the vehicle’s on-

board computer. The DLC is usually located 12 inches from the center of the

instrument panel (dash), under or around the driver’s side for most vehicles. If

Data Link Connector is not located under dashboard, a label should be there

telling location. For some Asian and European vehicles, the DLC is located

behind the ashtray and the ashtray must be removed to access the connector. If

the DLC cannot be found, refer to the vehicle’s service manual for the location.

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Figure 2-2

2.4 OBD II Readiness Monitors

An important part of a vehicle’s OBD II system is the Readiness Monitors, which

are indicators used to find out if all of the emissions components have been

evaluated by the OBD II system. They are running periodic tests on specific

systems and components to ensure that they are performing within allowable

limits.

Currently, there are eleven OBD II Readiness Monitors (or I/M Monitors) dened

by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Not all monitors are

supported in every vehicles and the exact number of monitors in any vehicle

depends on the motor vehicle manufacturer’s emissions control strategy.

Continuous Monitors -- Some of the vehicle components or systems are

continuously tested by the vehicle’s OBD II system, while others are tested

only under specific vehicle operating conditions. The continuously monitored

components listed below are always ready:

1. Misre

2. Fuel System

3. Comprehensive Components (CCM)

Once the vehicle is running, the OBD II system is continuously checking the

above components, monitoring key engine sensors, watching for engine misre,

and monitoring fuel demands.

Non-Continuous Monitors -- Unlike the continuous monitors, many emissions

and engine system components require the vehicle to be operated under

specic conditions before the monitor is ready. These monitors are termed non-

continuous monitors and are listed below:

1) EGR System

2) O2 Sensors

3) Catalyst

4) Evaporative System

5) O2 Sensor Heater

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6) Secondary air Injection

7) Heated Catalyst

8) A/C system

2.5 OBD II Monitor Readiness Status

OBD II systems must indicate whether or not the vehicle’s PCM’s monitor

system has completed testing on each component. Components that have been

tested will be reported as “Ready”, or “Complete”, meaning they have been

tested by the OBD II system. The purpose of recording readiness status is to

allow inspectors to determine if the vehicle’s OBD II system has tested all the

components and/or systems.

The Powertrain Control Module (PCM) sets a monitor to “Ready” or “Complete”

after an appropriate drive cycle has been performed. The drive cycle that

enables a monitor and sets readiness codes to “Ready” varies for each

individual monitor. Once a monitor is set as “Ready” or “Complete”, it will remain

in this state. A number of factors, including erasing of Diagnostic Trouble Codes

(DTCs) with a code reader or a disconnected battery, can result in Readiness

Monitors being set to “Not Ready”. Since the three continuous monitors are

constantly evaluating, they will be reported as “Ready” all of the time. If testing

of a particular supported non-continuous monitor has not been completed, the

monitor status will be reported as “Not Complete” or “Not Ready.”

In order for the OBD monitor system to become ready, the vehicle should be

driven under a variety of normal operating conditions. These operating conditions

may include a mix of highway driving and stop and go, city type driving, and at

least one overnight-off period. For specic information on getting your vehicle’s

OBD monitor system ready, please consult your vehicle owner’s manual.

2.6 OBD II Denitions

Powertrain Control Module (PCM) -- OBD II terminology for the on-board

computer that controls engine and drive train.

Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) -- Malfunction Indicator Light (Service

Engine Soon, Check Engine) is a term used for the light on the instrument panel.

It is to alert the driver and/or the repair technician that there is a problem with

one or more of vehicle’s systems and may cause emissions to exceed federal

standards. If the MIL illuminates with a steady light, it indicates that a problem

has been detected and the vehicle should be serviced as soon as possible.

Under certain conditions, the dashboard light will blink or ash. This indicates a

severe problem and flashing is intended to discourage vehicle operation. The

vehicle onboard diagnostic system cannot turn the MIL off until the necessary

repairs are completed or the condition no longer exists.

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