POWER PROBE OBD-II Break Out Box User Manual

: June 3, 2024
: POWER PROBE

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OBD-II Break Out Box
Speciﬁcations:
Product Warranty
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OBD-II
Break Out Box
USER MANUAL

OBD-II Break Out Box

The purpose of this OBD-II Break Out Box is:

To test vehicle diagnostic link connector (OBD port) for any abnormality, such as shorting or reverse polarity at the pins, before the diagnostic to l (scanner) is plugged into the DLC. This is to prevent damage to your scan tool.
To have live display of communicating signals e.g. communication protocol signals and manufacturer speciﬁc assigned pins, etc.
To provide quick access to all 16 pin connections during repair and diagnosis of the vehicle.
to monitor the input voltage during programming with low voltage alarm.
To test individual pins for voltage present.

Speciﬁcations:

Operating range:
7.0 – 30.0VDC Input.
Maximum oad:
Up to 3.0 Amps Output.
Overload protection:
Yes, PTC Fuse (Self-healing)
Volt d splays:
3 D gits LEDs (Resolution: 0.1V)
Banana sockets:
16 outputs x 1.0mm diameter with LED lamp indications.
Protocols detected:
PWM (J1850), VPW (J1850),
ISO 9141-2, DIS/ISO 14230-4, CAN bus (J-2284)
Protocols detected:
PWM (J1850),
VPW (J1850), ISO 9141-2, DIS/150 14230-4, CAN bus (J-2284)
Operating temperature:
32°F – 122°F (0°C – 50°C)
Permitted humidity:
Less than 70%.
OBD cable length:
30 inches (0.8 meter)
Reverse polarity protection:
Yes, LED on pin 4 & 5 turns red.
Warning beeps:
Slow beeps:
Below 11.8V/23.6V (Low Voltage)
Fast beeps:
Above 15.5V/31.0V (High Voltage)

| OK Green LED will illuminate when everything is OK (no short, no voltage on any pins, reverse polarity, etc.)
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| WARNING Yellow LED will illuminate if pin 1 has voltage present on it.
| WARNING Red LED will illuminate if any of these pins 3,8,9,11,12,13 has voltage present on them.

When SELECT button is pressed, Pin display will change randomly as well as the voltmeter display should any voltage be present on the selected pins.
If there is a need to check vol ge of other pins, press SELECT button and the pin numbers will jump one at a time then show its corresponding voltage in the olt if detected.
Press SELECT button again to continue to pin 2 and so on.
The contact points can be either plugged in for hands free operation or just by surf ce contact during the measurement with the probes.
If Pin 16 voltage is Low be ow 11.8V for 12V system or below 23.6V for 24V system a slow alarm beep
High above 15.5V for 12V system above 31.0V for 24V system faster alarm beep

| RESET button is to restore the default setting where pin selection is set to pin 16.
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| SELECT button is used to select pin for testing of any voltage present.

Power Probe Group, Inc.
2810 Coliseum Centre Drive, Ste. 100. Charlotte, North Carolina 28217 USA PPECB Manual (English v2.0)
Operations:
This OBD-II Break Out Box is applicable for 12V and 24V systems. Once plugged into the vehicle DLC (OBD port) it will start to check the pins for any voltage present. If voltage is present, the respective LEDs will illuminate as follows:
Pins 2, 6, 7, 10, 14, 15 Blue/Red dual color LEDs Blue color: Normal protocol communication (pulse) signal.
Red color: Constant voltage present.

Depending on the communication protocols (Pin 6: CAN H, Pin 14: CAN L), Pin 2: Bus + Line), (Pin 10: PWM-), (Pin 7: ISO-9141 K-Line & Pin 15: L-Line) the Blue LEDs will blink accordingly when signal voltage is detected. If the unit detects constant 12V on these pins, the LED will stay on and become RED.

Default Pin display is always set to pin 16 with corresponding battery voltage display on its voltmeter (example: 12. V) detected from the DLC.
Pins 3,8,9,11,12,13 Blue/Red dual color LEDs
Blue color: Normal protocol communication (pulse) signal. Red color: Constant voltage present. Pins 1 Yellow/Red dual color LEDs Yellow color: Normal communication
(pulse) signal.
Red color: Constant voltage present.

If pulse voltage is detected on pin 1, its LED will turn Yellow.
If pulse voltage is detected on any of these pins 3,8,9,11,12 and 13, its respective LEDs will turn Blue.
Please note manufacturers use many of these pins for special purposes (example: pin 8 is used by Nissan for ignition voltage) other than the communication protocol signals.
If the breakout box detects constant 12V present on these pins, the LED will stay on and become RED.
Note: Due to the ﬂuctuations of voltage readings in Pulse voltage, the unit will only display peak to peak voltage of the pulse.
Pin 4 & Pin 5
Green/Red dual color LEDs
Green color: Correct grounding (-).
Red color: Reversed polarity (+) detected.

When the OBD-II Break Out Box is plugged into the vehicle DLC and detects reverse polarity in pin 4 and 5, the LED will turn RED.
This indicates incorrect polarity.
When the OBD-II Break Out Box is plugged into the vehicle DLC and detects reverse polarity in pin 4 and 5, the LED will turn RED.
This indicates incorrect polarity.

Product Warranty

The OBD-II Break Out Box comes with a one (1) year warranty and undergoes strict quality control for testing workmanship, function, and safety before leaving the factory. From the date of purchase, we will warranty/repair the OBD-II Break Out Box against defects in parts and workmanship.
All repairs due to misuse or tampering with will incur a charge. All warranty units must be accompanied by a copy of the original sales receipt.
This warranty does not apply to products which have been:

Altered
Improperly installed
Damage by accident, negligence, or misuse

THE WARRANTY WILL B VOIDED FOR ALL INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES AS A RESULT OF MISUSE.
Warranty Claims: Please include a copy of the original receipt and return to:
Power Probe Group, Inc.
2810 Coliseum Centre Drive,
Ste. 100.Charlotte, North Carolina 28217 USA
Out of Warranty Repairs: Please contact our Tech Support department regarding non-warranty repairs or service.
Ph: (833)533-5899
Email: cs.na@mgl-intl.com

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