AUTOPHIX OM129 Pro 6V 12V Car Battery Tester 100-2000 CCA Battery Load Tester User Manual

OM129 Pro 6V 12V Car Battery Tester 100-2000 CCA Battery Load Tester
User Manual

OM129 Pro 6V 12V Car Battery Tester 100-2000 CCA Battery Load Tester

Safety Precautions and Warnings

To avoid injury or damage to the vehicle and/or scan tool, first read this manual and observe the following safety precautions when working on a vehicle:

• Always perform vehicle tests in a safe environment.
• Do not attempt to operate or observe the unit while driving a vehicle.
• Operating or observing the device distracts to the driver and may result in a fatal accident.
• Wear safety glasses that meet the standards of ANSI.
• Keep clothing, hair, hands, tools, test equipment, etc. away from all moving or hot engine parts.
• Operate the vehicle in a well-ventilated area: Exhaust fumes are toxic. Place blocks in front of the drive wheels and never leave the vehicle unattended while performing tests.
• Use extreme caution when working near the ignition coil, distributor cap, ignition wires and spark plugs. These components generate dangerous voltages when the engine is running.
• Keep a fire extinguisher nearby that is suitable for gasoline, chemical, and electrical fires.
• Keep the scan tool dry, clean, and free of oil/water or grease. If necessary, use a mild detergent on a clean cloth to clean the outside of the scan tool

General Information

2.1 On-Board Diagnostics (OBD) Il
The first generation of On-Board Diagnostics (called OBD I) was developed by the California Air Resources Board (CARB) 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 specific 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 “Check Engine’ or “Service Engine Soon’. The system will also store important information about the detected malfunction so that a technician can accurately find and fix 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)
CBD 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 Il Diagnostic Trouble Codes consist of a five-digit alphanumeric code. The first character, a letter, identifies which control system sets the code. The other four characters, all numbers, provide additional information on where the DTC originated and the operating conditions that caused it to be set. Below is an example to illustrate the structure of the digits:

Figure 1-2: Explanation of a diagnostic trouble code.

2.3 Location of the Data Link Connector (DLC)
The DLC (Data Link Connector or Diagnostic Link Connector) is the standardized 16-pin connector where diagnostic scan tools 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 the Data Link Connector is not located under the dashboard, a label should be there revealing its 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.
Figure 1-3: The DLC connector (left) can be found in the area of the car interior seen at right (black arrow).

Using the Scan Tool

3.1 Tool Description – Autophix OM129 Pro

1. OBDII Connector- Connect the tool to the vehicle’s Data Link onnector(DLC).
2. ENTER BUTTON- Confirm a selection (or action) from a menu.
3. EXIT BUTTON- Cancel a selection (or action) from a menu or returns to the menu.
4. UP BUTTON – Moves up through menu and submenu items in menu mode.
5. DOWN BUTTON- Moves down through menu and submenu items in enu mode.
6. LEFT BUTTON- When looking up datastream, if the datastream display more than one screen, or turn page up or down when more than one page is displayed.
7. RIGHT BUTTON- When looking up datastream, if the datastream display more than one screen, or tum page up or down when more than one page is displayed.
8. HELP BUTTON- Provides help information ,Press the help button will obtain more the fault code explanation.
9. “I/M” BUTTON- Quick State Emissions readiness check and drive cycle verification.

Remarks:
MIL Yellow- Dashboard MIL ON
MIL Gray-Dashboard MIL OFF
not support
** complete
x -not complete
3.2 Specifications**

1. Display: 2.8” TFT 262K true color
2. Operating Temperature: 0 to 60°C (32 to 140 °F)
3. Storage Temperature: -20 to 70°C (-4 to 158°F)
4. External Power: 8 to 18 V power provided via vehicle battery

3.3 Accessories Included

1. User’s Manual — Instructions on tool operations.
2. USB cable – Used to upgrade the scan tool.
3. Connection cable and clamps

3.4 VM
Asnapshot of the emission systems operations for all OBD II vehicles – i.e., misfire monitor, evap systems monitor and more. Choose [I/M] and it displays as follow: 3.5 BAT
Preparations before the Test
If you are testing in the vehicle, make sure all accessory loads are off, the key is not in the ignition, and the doors are closed. Connecting the Tester

1. Connect the red clamp to the positive (+) terminal and the black clamp to the negative (-) terminal.
2. For a proper connection, rock the clamps back and forth. The tester requires that both sides of each clamp be firmly connected before testing. A poor connection will produce a CHECK CONNECTION OR WIGGLE CLAMPS message appears, clean the terminals and reconnect the clamps.
3. The preferred test position is at the battery terminals. If the battery is not accessible, you may test at the jumper post; however, the available power measurement may be lower than the actual value.

Battery Test
From the Main menu, use the LEAF/ RIGHT scroll button to select the BAT menu and press the ENTER button. The screen will display the interface as shown below: Battery Type:Scroll to and select Regular Flooded,AGM Flat Plate or AGM Spiral where applicable.
Battery Standard:Scroll to and select the battery’s rating system.Not all rating systems are available for each application.

100-2000
BC!| Battery Council International standard| 100-2000
CA| Cranking Amps standard, effective starling current value at 0°C| 100-2000

Battery Test Results

battery before retesting may cause inaccurate result.lf CHARGE&RETEST appears again after you fully charge the battery,replace the battery.
REPLACE BATTERY| Replace the battery and retest.A REPLACE BATTERY result may also mean a poor connection between the battery cables and the battery.After disconnecting the battery cables,retest the battery using the out-of-vehicle test before replacing it.
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BAD CELL-REPLACE| Replace the battery and retest.

Note: In the battery Test, select the corresponding data according to the actual situation of the battery, and finally get the health status of the battery.
When selecting the battery current size, press the UP button once to adjust the 5A current upward, and press the down button once to adjust the 5A current downward. You can adjust the current according to the actual situation of the battery.
Cranking Test
The function is used to read real time battery voltage.When press[ENTER]button and Start detection, it’s display interface:

Charging Test
Press Charging Test and it displays as follows: Review Data
Press review data, the data of the last Battery Test will be displayed, as follows: 3.6 DTC Lookup
The DTC Lookup function is used to search for definitions of Code stored in the built-in Code library.

1. From the Main Menu, use the LEFT /DOWN scroll button to select the Code Lookup and press the ENTER button.For manufacturer specific codes , you’ll need to select a vehicle make on an additional screen to look for DTC definitions. If definition could not be found (SAE or Manufacturer Specific), the scan tool displays “DTC definition not found! Please refer to vehicle service”manual !”
2. To exit to the Main Menu, press the EXIT button.

3.7 Review
This function is used to review the recorded DTC. Select Review in the Main Menu and press Enter and the screen will display the interface as shown below: 3.8 Tool Setup
The scan tool allows you to make the following adjustments and settings:

1. Select Language: Selects the desired language.
2. Unit of Measure: Set measure to Imperial or Metric.
3. Beep Set: Turns ON/OFF beep.
4. Record: ON/OFF the Record.
5. Background.
6. Feedback.
7. Tool Information.

Choose [Tool Information] and it displays as follow: 3.9 Review &Print diagnostic reports

1. Download upgrade file from AUTOPHIX website.
2. The device is connected with computer through USB cable.
3. Open the “update” application.
4. Click “Review&Print” and automatically generate diagnostic reports.
   

3.10 Help Function

1. When the device read the fault codes, the screen will display the codes as shown below:
2. If users view the help icon picture in the menu, please press the help function key , it can read more about the codes information, and why this fault codes occurred. the screen will display the help information as shown below:

OBD Il Diagnostics

CAUTION: Don’t connect or disconnect any test equipment with ignition on or engine running.

1. Tum the ignition off.

2. Locate the vehicle’s 16-pin Data Link Connector (DLC).

3. Plug the scan tool cable connector into the vehicle’s DLC.

4. Tum the ignition on. Engine can be off or running.

5. Press ENTER to enter Main Menu . UP /DOWN button to select Diagnostics from the menu.
   

6. Press ENTER to confirm.
   If “LINKING ERRORI” message shows on the display.

• Verify that the ignition is ON;
• Check if the scan tool’s OBD II connector is securely connected to the vehicle’s DLC;
• Turn the ignition ‘off and wait for about 10 seconds. Turn the ignition back to ‘on’ and repeat the procedure from step 5.

4.1 Read Codes

1. Select Read Codes and press ENTER in Diagnostic Menu. If there are some codes, the screen will display the codes as shown below:
2. According to the above figure to select different item by pressing UP or DOWN and press ENTER to confirm.
3. After viewing all the codes, you can press EXIT to return to the previous menu.

4.2 Erase Codes

1. Select Erase Codes, the screen will display the interface as shown below. Press ENTER to erase DTC’s, and the screen will display the interface as shown below:
   

2. According to the above figure to press ENTER and the screen will display the interface as shown on the next page:

Notes:

• Before performing this function, make sure to retrieve and record the trouble codes.
• After clearing, you should retrieve trouble codes once more or turn ignition on and retrieve codes again. If there are still some trouble codes in the system, please troubleshoot the codes using a factory diagnosis guide, then clear the codes and recheck.

4.3 I/M Readiness
Select I/M Readiness and press ENTER, the screen will display the interface as shown below:I/M readiness is to test Misfire / Fuel system / Comprehensive component, You can use UP or DOWN button to select and press ENTER, shown as follow :N/A means not available on this vehicle, INC means incomplete or not ready, OK means Completed or Monitor Ok.
4.4 Data Stream
Press UP or DOWN button to select Data Stream in Main Menu interface and then press ENTER button to confirm, the screen will display the interface as shown below: Select [ View All Items ] and press ENTER button, the screen will display the interface as shown below: Choose [ select items ] and press enter button. After that, press enter button again, shown as follow: After selected items and press exit, the screen will display as follow: Press ENTER to select [ View Graphic Items ] in Data stream menu, after selected items, the screen will display the interface as shown belowPress EXIT to return to display : Max lines is 3. Press EXIT to return to previous menu.
4.5 View Freeze Frame
When an emission-related fault occurs, a snapshot of current vehicle parameter are recorded by the ECU.
Note: if DTCs were erased, Freeze Data may not be stored in vehicle.
Select Freeze Frame in main menu interface, the screen will display the interface as shown below:
You can use UP/ DOWN button to view the data.Press EXIT to return toDiagnostic Menu.
4.6 O2 sensor test
OBD II regulations set by the SAE require that relevant vehicles monitor and test the oxygen (O 2) sensors to identify problems related to fuel efficiency and vehicle emissions. These tests are not on-demand tests and they are done automatically when engine operating conditions are within specified limits. These test results are saved in the on-board computer’s memory.
The ©2 Sensor Test function allows retrieval and viewing of O2 sensor monitor test results for the most recently performed tests from the vehicle’s on-board computer.
The O2 Sensor Test function is not supported by vehicles which communicate using a controller area network (CAN). For 02 Sensor Test results of CAN- equipped vehicles, see chapter “On-Board Mon. Test”.
Select O2 Sensor Test in Diagnostic menu and press ENTER and the Screen will display as shown below. Press ENTER button, the screen will display as shown below (Data will be different everytime) :
4.7 On-board monitor test
This function can be utilized to read the results of on-board diagnostic monitoring . Tests for specific components/systems.
Select On-board Monitoring in Diagnostic Menu and press ENTER and the screen will display as shown below (Data will be different everytime). You can use UP or DOWN button to select an item and press ENTER, the screen will display as shown below (Data will be different everytime): Press EXIT to return to Diagnostic Menu.
4.8 Test or Component (Evap System Test)
The EVAP test function lets you initiate a leak test for the vehicle’s EVAP system. The device does not perform the leak test, but signals to vehicle’s on-board Computer to initiate the test. Before using the system test function, refer To The vehicle’s service repair manual to etermine the procedures necessary to stop the test.
Select EVAP System Test and press ENTER, the screen will display the relative information about EVAP system. Some vehicle manufacturers do not allow External devices to control vehicle system. If the car supports this function, it will display as below: If the car not supported the function ,it will display as below: 4.9 Vehicle Information
Select [Vehicle Information] and press ENTER. The screen displays information such as (Vehicle Identification number), (Calibration Identifications), and( Calibration Verification), as shown below (different data will be displayed for different vehicles):  Press EXIT to return to Diagnostic Menu.

Update

1. Download the update software and unzip the file.
2. Connect the device to the computer using a USB cable.
3. The update software is only supported by 7/8/10. In Windows 7, you need to install the driver, in Windows 8/10, you can run the update software directly.

Note:
Windows XP and Apple computers do not support upgrades. If you do not understand the upgrade steps in the instructions, please contact us.

Feedback

1. When the [OBDII] function shows connected error with vehicle, please using the feedback function.
   Choose [Feedback] and it displays as follow: Choose [Start recording] to open record function and it displays as follow Next : Press EXIT Button and return to the main menu. Choose [OBDII] menu to detecting again and it will record the data.

2. Transfer data to your computer and generate feedback file. Download upgrade file on the computer from AUTOPHIX website. The device is connected with computer through USB cable.

“Update” file and it displays as follow: “Feedback” and it displays as follow:send the feedback.bin file to [email protected].

Warranty

1. This warranty is limited to the person who purchases AUTOPHIX products.
2. AUTOPHIX product is warranted against defects in materials and workmanship for one year (12 months ) from date of delivery to the user.

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Phone: 0755-8528-1258
E-mail: s[email protected]
Website: www.autophix.com

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