Lonsdor K518ISE Key Programmer User Manual
- June 4, 2024
- Lonsdor
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K518ISE Key Programmer
User Manual
This manual is specialized for Lonsdor K518ISE, please read it carefully before operating, and keep it well for further reference.
K518ISE Key Programmer
Copyright
- London’s entire contents, including but not limited to products or services, which are issued by or co-issued with the cooperation companies, and materials and software related to Lonsdor’s affiliated companies, are copyrighted and protected by law.
- No part of the above shall be copied, modified, extracted, transmitted, or bundled with other products, or sold in any way or by any means without the written permission of Lonsdor.
- Any infringement of the company’s copyright and other intellectual property rights, Lonsdor shall seize its legal liability according to law.
- Lonsdor 518ISE key programmer and related information, which should be used only for normal vehicle maintenance, diagnosis, and testing, please do not use it for illegal purposes.
- All information, specifications, and illustrations in this manual are based on the latest configurations and functions available at the time of printing. Lonsdor reserves the right to make changes at any time when necessary without notice.
Disclaimer
Lonsdor shall not assume any incidental or consequential damages or any
economic damages arising from the accidents of individual users and the third
parties, as well as legal responsibilities, due to their misuse, unauthorized
change or repair of the device, or abuse to violate laws and regulations. The
product has a certain degree of reliability but does not rule out possible
loss and damage. The risk arising from the user at their own risk, Lonsdor
does not assume any risks and responsibilities.
K518ISE Main Unit Maintenance
Place the equipment and accessories in a place where children are not
accessible.
Keep the equipment in a dry and good-ventilated environment. Do not use
chemicals, detergents or water to clean the equipment, and avoid rain,
moisture or liquid-contained minerals to corrosion electronic circuit boards.
Do not store the equipment in over hot/cold place as it will shorten the
lifespan of electronic devices and damage the battery, the temperature range
required: low temperature (-10 ± 3) ℃, high temperature (55 ± 3) ℃.
Please do not disassemble the equipment personally, shall you have any
problem, please contact after-sales service or the certified dealer.
Do not throw, knock or strongly vibrate the device, it will damage the
internal circuit board.
If the equipment is in water, make sure it is disconnected and should not be
disassembled personally. Do not use any heating equipment (dryer, microwave
oven, etc.) to dry. Please send the device to a local dealer for inspection.
After a long time use, such as during working state, long charge, connect OBD
to diagnose, the device may become a slight fever, this is normal, please do
not worry.
The device has a built-in antenna, please do not damage or modify the antenna
without authorization, to avoid performance degradation of the device and the
SAR value
exceeding the recommended range. As the antenna position will affect antenna
performance, resulting in equipment transmission power in an unstable state,
so please try to avoid
holding the antenna area (upper right corner).
Do not place heavy objects on the device or squeeze vigorously, to avoid
device damage or display screen distortion.
Battery Maintenance
When the device is in a start state, please do not remove or maintain the
battery. The inside polymer lithium battery, if not handled properly, may run
the risk of fire or burning itself.
Please do not disassemble the battery, do external short-circuit contact, or
expose the battery at excessively high or low temperatures (-10°C~55°C as
suggested), and do not dispose of the battery in fire or as normal waste.
Please be careful to keep the battery dry and away from water or other
liquids, to avoid short circuits. If soaked, please do not start the device or
remove the battery without direction.
ABOUT LONSDOR K518ISE
1.1 Introduction
Product Name: K518ISE Key Programmer
Product Description: Lonsdor K518ISE is designed specifically for technicians
and locksmiths.
With a tough host, powerful diagnostic functions, an Android platform,
wireless technology, convenient and fast online upgrade, integrated multi-
function connector, K518ISE is a technologically innovative car key
programming device for locksmiths.
Anti-oil, dust, shock, drop the cold and high temperature.
Equipped with a professional side backpack, more convenient and more
efficient.
With a flat ergonomic design, users can experience more humanized functions.
1.2 Accessories
After receiving the product, make sure you have all the following parts.
Name | Number | Name | Number |
---|---|---|---|
Portable bag(Big) | 1 | Portable bag(Small) | 1 |
Main Host | 1 | KPROG Adapter | 1 |
Power Adaptor | 1 | RN-01 Board | 1 |
USB Cable | 1 | E-01 Board | 1 |
Packing Bundle | 1 | FS-01 Board | 1 |
OBD test cable | 1 | 20P Cable | 1 |
Extra Connector | 3 | Backup Pin | 5 |
User Manual | 1 | Certificate | 1 |
Portable bag for convenient carrying and field testing.
Besides the main unit, the main portable bag(the bigger one) includes the
items as below
The accessory portable bag(the small one) includes items as below:
1.3 Application
Lonsdor K518ISE Key Programmer is now basically used to the following fields:
- Immobilization
- Odometer adjustment
Cars Coverage List for Immobilization:
Europe:
Audi, BMW, Benz, VW, Volvo, Citroen, Ferrari, Maserati, Fiat, Lamborghini,
Jaguar, MG, Land Rover, Bentley, Lancia, Opel, Peugeot, Porsche, DS, Renault,
Alfa Romeo, Smart, Borgward America:
Cadillac, Chevrolet, Dodge, GMC, Buick, Hummer, Ford, JEEP, Lincoln, Mercury
Asia:
Honda, Hyundai, Isuzu, KIA, Lexus, Mazda, Mitsubishi, Nissan, Ssangyong,
Subaru, Suzuki, Toyota, Shigaoka Queen
China:
Iveco, Trumpchi, BYD, Geely, Chery, Great Wall, Young Lotus (Basically all
Chinese car models are included)
Odometer Adjustment Car List:
VW, Porsche, Ford, Jaguar, Land Rover, Mazda, Audi, Renault, Hummer, Hyundai,
Kia Note: K518ISE is still under rapid upgrading, more functions and high-end
car models will be released soon, please refer to our website
www.lonsdor.com for instant updating news, also you
can “One key update” for the latest version by yourself.
1.4 Feature
- The best car diagnostic tool based on Android
- WIFI networking ensures software upgrading is more convenient.
- No need to plug memory card, or connect the computer to a data cable, more flexible in online upgrading, updating and activating.
- With USB-B2.0 standard connector, the OBD-II test cable is integrated with the diagnostic connector function of the adapter.
- Diagnostic speed greatly accelerated, work efficiency improved, and better time-saving.
- 7 inches high brightness, high definition color IPS capacitive screen
- 3800mAh polymer battery
- Support external memory expansion, better within 32G
- Built-in professional, powerful operation assistant system
1.5 Technical Parameter
RFID| Support: 125KHz ASK;
134.2KHz FSK| Battery capacity| 3800mAh
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CPU| ARM Cortex-A7 Quad-core Processor Speed 1.34GHZ| Power supply| DC12V 1A
WIFI communication
distance| 10m| Power port| 5.5×2.1mm
Display| 1024×600, 7 inch IPS
capacitive screen| OBD port| OBD-II
Memory| eMMC 8G RAM 1G| Comm port| USB2.0-type B
OBDII protocols: IS015765, IS09141, IS014230, SAEJ1850, KW1281, VW TP1.6 TP2.0
etc.
KPROG: support programming MCU and EEPROM on ECU circuit board.
PRODUCT APPEARANCE
2.1 Main Unit Appearance
K518ISE Front View
- Trademark: Lonsdor
- Three-color indicators in turn will be: red – external power supply; blue – system power; yellow – communication status
- Capacitive touch screen: display and touch operation function.
- Switch: press and hold for 3s to start. When in the start state, press and hold for 3s to restart or shutdown, and for 10s to force it to restart.
- Volume: adjust volume size
- Key frequency & chip recognition system: place the key on the surface to detect frequency, push the slot shell to the right, and put the key inside to detect chip
- Setting: enter to set
- Home: home page interface
- Return: back to the previous step
- Built-in antenna: antenna inside
- Model: K518ISE
Screenshot: press the power button and volume down button together
K518ISE Top View
1. Power socket | 2. SD card slot |
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3. DB25 port | 4. USB port |
E-01 board: read & write EEPROM data
FS-01 board: read & write KVM data
20P cable: connect the adapter with functional accessories
- The 3 extra connectors are for Honda(3-pin), Hyundai/Kia(10-pin), and Kia(20-pin) respectively.
Note: The above functional accessories are standard configurations, for
more accessories, please contact the dealer of Lonsdor to purchase.
As to usage and operation, please refer to the “Function” or “Operation” menu
in the diagnosis interface.
FUNCTION & OPERATION
Before using the device, you need first of all to set WIFI when you turn on
the device, then go through the registration&activation process, and make sure
well connection between the device, OBD cable, and the vehicle under proper
circumstances.
3.1 Registration & Activation
In order to maintain user interests and rights, and to provide you with better
service, please register/activate K518ISE before using it.
3.1.1 Network setting
First time to start the device, please set the network (connect available
WIFI).
3.1.2 System update
After networking, the system will automatically updated to the latest version.
There are 3 ways of system update:
- One key update: quickly update the new added or modified functions.
- APK update: this is used when the APK is updated.
- Force to update: this is used when the device is faulty or to retrieve data.
3.1.3 Registration & activation
After system updating, you need to go to registration&activation. For new
users, click Registration, input user name(email), name(min 2 char),
password(min 6 char), email verification code, and click YES to complete
registration(if interrupted after registration is done, you will go to the
System update–Registered user to proceed). Then go to Activation confirmation
to continue.
After confirming activation, it will enter into the Setup password interface,
please set 6-digit numbers as your startup password. Then after information
verification by Lonsdor (5- 30 minutes, you can check the progress by clicking
“Refresh” ), you will be required to re-enter the password to verify, when you
get the notification that verification is successful, the whole process before
using the device is complete.
Note
- The user name must be an available email address so that you can receive the verification code from Lonsdor by email.
- Please pay attention to the difference between the registration password (min 6 char) and the startup password(6-digit), the former will generally only be used when registering, so please commit the 6-digit startup password into memory, as this will be required every time when you start the device.
- The account will be bound to the corresponding device for life, other accounts can not log in to your device and your account can not log in a registered or activated device either.
- An account can be used to bind multiple new devices.
3.2 Vehicle Connection
For the OBD test cable, there are 3 connectors:
Connector 1: connect K518ISE OBD port;
Connector 2: connect the KPROG adaptor
Connector 3: connect the vehicle OBD port
Before using the device, you need to make the sure well connection between the device and the car. Please use the OBD cable to connect the device OBD port and the car OBD port as below:
1. K518ISE main unit | 2. OBD test cable |
---|---|
3. OBD II connector | 4. Vehicle |
- The vehicle power supply has to meet the normal voltage limit, i.e. around DC 12V.
- Make sure the red indicator is on(the 1 of the 3 color indicators on the left corner)
- If it still can not work, please check the vehicle OBD port and related wire connections to pinpoint the problem.
- the KPROG adaptor is needed only when it is available for certain car series.
3.3 Function Description
- Please pay attention to below function description before using the device.
- Immobilization: immobilizer system diagnosis
- Odometer adjustment: mileage diagnosis and correction
- Hardware testing: test if the hardware can function well
- Adapter: after dismantling, diagnose certain car models
- Setting: set up basic device information
- Update firmware: adapter firmware upgrade & update (connect KPROG adapter with OBD test cable and connect K518ISE with 12V power supply)
- One key upgrade: click to update to the latest system data
- Shutdown – turn off the device
Main interface:
Immobilization interface:
Odometer adjustment interface:
Setting interface:
- WIFI: detects and connects available wireless network Brightness: to adjust screen brightness
- Start recording: click to start recording, enter “Immobilization”, “Odometer adjustment” or other systems to operate, the operation process will be recorded
- Reset situations such as program errors, system crashes, communication failures, etc., can be returned to a normal state
- Screen test: screen touch diagnosis
- Device Information: view information such as the device ID, PSN, etc.
- Bind adapter: first use, the adapter must be bound to K518ISE (refer to “3.5 Adaptor Binding”)
- Update log: update system log
- Force to update: this is used when the device is faulty or to retrieve data
3.4 Diagnosis description
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Power supply
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WIFI signal
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Device voltage
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Navigation bar
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Return to the home page
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Return to the previous menu
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Diagnosis function
Diagnosis functions basically refer to key programming, pin code reading, key unlocking, and immobilization, as to the exact functions, it will be various according to different vehicles and types. -
Function demo video (with instructions)
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Feedback
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Version: detect the latest version of the current interface functions
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Diagnosis functions and related model info. (with instructions) Function: to illustrate each function, and the necessary tips for certain functions.
Operation: to give a concrete guide for each step, some pictures and notices
are attached if necessary.
Attention: to emphasize all the tips and notices for all the functions,
special attention for each step, as well as possible user, overlook during
operation which may cause program failure.
Reference: to provide the basic information like chip type, frequency, key
embryo no., PIN code requirement, car photo, OBD position, and other related
information.
Function demonstration
- Click the menu to view the relevant function demo video (suspend or exit)
- System record: system demo video (non deletable)
- User record: user self-recording video (press 5s to delete)
- In the 3 “Delete-able state”, click on the blank to cancel the “delete”
Reference interface
3.5 Adaptor Binding
Please note that the KPROG adapter must be bound to K518ISE before use, here
is the binding process:
Step 1. Connect the adapter to K518ISE with mainline
Step 2. Connect K518ISE with a 12V power supply
Step 3. Enter into “Setting”
Step 4. Click “Bind adapter”
Step 5. Click “OK” to complete
Note: The KPROG adapter is specialized for part of the Volvo car series
and the new Maserati for the time being, we are still developing some more car
models that the adaptor can support in the near future, such as Jeep Grand
Cherokee, please refer to our website or directly go to the” One key update”
for the latest news.
DISPOSAL
As the product is electronics, considering environmental protection and material recycling, when the device is discarded, it is recommended to resort to the local distributor or qualified waste collection department to proceed.
- Lonsdor retains the final interpretation of the above terms.
CONTACT
Shenzhen Lonsdor Technology Co., Ltd.
Web: www.lonsdor.com
Email: service@lonsdor.com
Add.: Shenzhen, China
Warranty Service Sheet
Customer Name: (Mr. / Ms.)
Mob: ____
Email: ____
Address: _____
Device Model:
Serial No.:____
Returned items details: ____
Problem description in detail:
Sending date:__
Sender Signature:__
References
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