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KESSv2 Slave
Instruction manual and User's guide
This user manual has been specially designed to guide you through the functions and features of
KESSv2, the ECU serial programming tool via onboard OBDII connector.
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Version 1.01

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  • Page 1 KESSv2 Slave Instruction manual and User’s guide This user manual has been specially designed to guide you through the functions and features of KESSv2, the ECU serial programming tool via onboard OBDII connector. Version 1.01...

  • Page 2: Warnings

    Alientech Srl, its subsidiaries and affiliates make no warranties of any kind about any extra wear or deterioration of the engine or other electrical or mechanical parts of the vehicle or as to the compliance with exhaust emission standards and regulations required by your Country.

  • Page 3: Important Notices About The Contents In This Guide

    Important notices about the contents in this guide  Alientech Srl owns and administers some or all the rights to the images and other copyrighted content in this manual. Use of the images and other copyrighted content (including copying, reproducing, modifying, uploading on a network, displaying, transmitting, distributing, licensing, selling and publishing) except as used herein, is prohibited to the extend allowed by law.

  • Page 4: Glossary

    Glossary Before you begin, you should become familiar with some technical terms used in this guide Term Explanation Infineon Tricore Device that allows programming on bench in Boot mode ECU equipped with Module microprocessor Infineon Tricore (sold separately). Board Adapter for Adapter to place on the ECU when using the positioning frame and the positioning frame Infineon Tricore module (sold separately).
  • Page 5  It writes the modified file (not encoded) to the ECU.  It receives the encoded file from his Slave. Master (user  It decodes the file through the appropriate procedure in the Alientech associated to one or more Slave Data Bank.
  • Page 6 Language of communication between the tool and the electronic control protocol unit. Family Name given by Alientech Srl to a set of communication protocols used by KESSv2 to dialog with engine control units communicating in a similar manner. Plug-in Additional software component that allows using the KESSv2 also on ECU that cannot be programmed via the OBDII diagnostic connector.

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Warnings .............................. 2 Important notices about the use of the KESSv2 tool ............... 2 Important notices about the contents in this guide ................ 3 Regulatory Information ..................... 3 Glossary ............................4 Precautions ............................9 Safety..............................9 Use and handling ..........................9 WEEE Directive ..........................
  • Page 8 File management ..........................28 ID files ............................. 28 Modified files ..........................28 Technical Support ..........................29 Updates ............................29 Updating the K-Suite software and KESSv2 ................29 Updating the Operating Manuals ....................30 Troubleshooting ..........................31 Contacts ............................34 Technical Support Service ......................34 Additional information ........................

  • Page 9: Precautions

     Do not use the tool near water.  Use only cables/accessories provided by Alientech Srl, its subsidiaries and affiliates or an authorized dealer.  Do not expose the products or accessories to high temperatures, high humidity, or direct sunlight.

  • Page 10: Weee Directive

    If, for any reason, a damage to the ECU or a data loss or corruption (even partial) occurs and it is not possible to make a recovery, Alientech Srl, its subsidiaries and affiliates will not be will not be held liable for any damages, costs or expenses coming from this loss or corruption.

  • Page 11: Checking The Package Contents

    If any items are missing, please contact your Master dealer providing the Serial Number of the tool, or info@alientech.to providing your Customer Code and the Serial Number of the tool. Always keep the original packaging. In case of repair, the tool must be returned in its suitcase, complete with all accessories.

  • Page 12: Parts Name And Functions

    Parts name and functions Right side of the tool 1 DB25 Connector To connect the cables supplied with the tool. Refer to the Operating Manuals dedicated to the various protocols available in the K-Suite software to know which cable to connect to the type of ECU on which you want to work. Left side of the tool 1 Status LEDs LED (top) lights up when the tool is connected to the computer through the USB cable.

  • Page 13: Basic Operations

    Basic operations Installing the K-Suite software 1. Download the K-Suite software from the Download section of our website www.alientech.to and save the file Setup.exe on your computer. 2. Double-click the Setup.exe file to install the K-Suite software. 3. Follow the on-screen instructions. The K-suite software installs also the drivers of KESSv2.

  • Page 14: Tool Registration

    An active e-mail address is required to validate the registration. All fields are required. Tool registration screen After registering, a validation e-mail with the password to access the Alientech Data Bank https://databank.alientech.to/ is sent to the address provided. At first login you will be prompted to set a new password.

  • Page 15: K-Suite Software Main Screen

    K-Suite software main screen 1 Info Button To view information about the tool and its owner, and download the LOG file with the last activities performed by the tool. 2 Options Button To set the window size and the language of K-Suite software, and display the vehicle list. 3 Utility Button To split / join files of specific types of vehicles.

  • Page 16: How To Set The Screen Resolution

    To properly configure the tool, we remind you that KESSv2 must be connected to the computer via the supplied USB cable and your computer must be connected to the Internet. How to set the screen resolution 1. Click on the Options button in the main window of the K-Suite software. 2.

  • Page 17: How To Set The Language Of The Software

    How to set the language of the software 1. Click on the Options button in the main window of the K-Suite software. 2. In the Language pane, click Select. 3. Select the language you want to use the K-Suite software. It is possible to change the language of the K-Suite software at any time, even if the tool is not connected to your computer and / or the computer does have an active Internet connection.

  • Page 18: How To View The List Of Vehicles Supported By Kessv2

    How to view the list of vehicles supported by KESSv2 1. Click on the Options button in the main window of the K-Suite software. 2. In the Available vehicles pane, click View. 3. Select the Brand of the vehicle. 4. Select the Model of the vehicle. At the bottom of the window, a list of all versions of the selected vehicle is then displayed.
  • Page 19  FAM: The number of the Family to use to communicate with the vehicle.  CHK: The check mark indicates that the Checksum control is available. Checksum control is available for all OBDII and Tricore Families of KESSv2. For ST10Fxxx Families, the Checksum is available if the writing is performed via OBDII;...

  • Page 20: How To Download The Operating Manuals

    1. Click on the Help button in the main window of the K-Suite software. 2. Click on Check and wait until the tool connects to the Alientech Data Bank. 3. Click on Download to download the Operating Manuals in the desired language and depending on the package purchased.

  • Page 21: How To Display The Information About Your Tool

     Serial Number: It indicates the serial number of the tool, to report in any request to the Technical Support Service.  Customer Code: It indicates your Customer Code, to access to the Alientech Data Bank and report to any request to the Technical Support Service.

  • Page 22: Operating Procedures

    Operating procedures Choosing a Family of communication To be able to program a vehicle, it is necessary to choose the correct Family, i.e. the communication protocol. It is possible to choose a Family in two different ways: a) Using the Vehicles buttons in the main window of the K-Suite software. b) Using the EXTRAS button in the main window of the K-Suite software (recommended for advanced users).
  • Page 23  Type: The type of engine installed.  HP: The engine power.  ECU: The type of ECU installed on the vehicle.  Mode: The connection mode to the vehicle and / or the ECU, that is: OBDII for connections to be made via the diagnostic connector of the vehicle. TRICORE for connections to be made in boot mode on engine control units equipped with Infineon Tricore microprocessor.
  • Page 24  RD: The check mark indicates whether the ECU supports the reading. If the box is white (empty) it is not possible to read the ECU through the diagnostic connector of the vehicle. Refer to the section File Management (page 28) for more details. Writing is always available for all families, so there is no dedicated column.

  • Page 25: How To Choose A Family Using The Extras Button

    How to choose a Family using the EXTRAS button EXTRAS button 1 Select the communication mode in which you want to program (Bootloader Tricore, Bootloader ST10Fxxx, OBDII). 2 Select the type of ECU. For the OBDII mode, use the cable proposed in the Operating Manuals of the selected Family.

  • Page 26: How To Make Reading And Writing

    How to make Reading and Writing After selecting the proper Family: 1. Click Help to display the list of possible cable to use. 2. Choose the appropriate cable and connect between the tool and the vehicle and / or between the tool and the ECU, following the connection instructions provided in the Operating Manual..
  • Page 27 Menu items Description Tool To access a possible submenu of utilities. Reading EEPROM To read data from the EEPROM memory and save them in a file on your computer. Writing EEPROM To write data of the EEPROM memory. The file containing data to write must be saved in your computer.

  • Page 28: File Management

    File management ID files Some engine control units do not support reading via OBDII diagnostic connector. If you want to reprogram these units, you must: 1. Perform the ID procedure and save the encoder file with the identification data of the ECU on your computer.

  • Page 29: Technical Support

    3. Follow any onscreen instructions. 4. Wait until the update is complete. K-Suite software updates distributed by Alientech Srl can be downloaded free of charge from any owner of KESSv2. Updates of protocols enabled at the purchase of the tool can be downloaded free of charge from any owner of KESSv2, while receiving new protocols developed and distributed by Alientech Srl is subject to a subscription.

  • Page 30: Updating The Operating Manuals

    Updating the Operating Manuals It is important to periodically check if new Operating Manuals have been released and / or updated. To check the availability of new Operating Manuals and download them: 1. Launch the K-Suite software (it is not required that the KESSv2 is connected to your computer).

  • Page 31: Troubleshooting

     Alientech Srl does not know the password You forgot your password to access to you set to access to Alientech Data Bank. In the Alientech Data Bank case you forgot your password, you can...
  • Page 32  Make sure that the K-Suite software is The Operating Manuals are not compatible with your operating system. displayed correctly  Make sure that the Active-X controls of Internet Explorer browser are enabled and set correctly.  Make sure you have downloaded all the The Operating Manuals are not Operating Manuals from the Help button available from the Help button, nor are...
  • Page 33  Make sure that the red LED on the left side The tool cannot perform the reading of the tool is lit. If it is not lit, please and / or writing contact the Technical Support Service to arrange the return of the tool for repair. ...

  • Page 34: Contacts

     Detailed description of the operations performed  Any error code displayed on the screen  If possible, a screenshot of the error The Technical Support Service is available: By e-mail support@alientech.to assistenza@alientech.to drivers@alientech.to By phone (+39) 0161 801025 Version 1.01...

  • Page 35: Additional Information

    Additional information Optional accessories Not all vehicles are equipped with OBDII standard connector. For this reason Alientech Srl provides special wiring depending on the vehicle to be programmed. Never use cables or accessories manufactured by companies other than Alientech Srl.
  • Page 36  Truck cables Cables for trucks not equipped with standard diagnostic connectors. 144300K207 16 pin Diagnostic Connector Cable - DAF 144300K208 38 pin Diagnostic Connector Cable - DAF – MAN – Scania 144300K209 30 pin Diagnostic Connector Cable - Iveco 144300K210 38 pin Diagnostic Connector Cable - Iveco LCV 144300K212...

  • Page 37: Specifications

    Specifications DB25 connector Inferface USB 2.0 connector Windows Vista 32bit and 64bit, Windows 7 32bit and 64bit 256 Mb RAM USB port Minimum System Requirements Active Internet connection for installation and subsequent updates of the software (communication with the ECU or the vehicle is available also offline) Approx.

  • Page 38: Hardware Warranty And Software License

    Alientech Srl warrants to the original purchaser that the hardware of the Product shall be free from defects in assembly, or defect that can be otherwise attributable to Alientech Srl, for a period of two (2) years from the date of purchase, provided that the hardware is used in accordance with the instructions provided in this guide and the Operating Manuals integrated into the K-Suite software.

  • Page 39: Product Repair Or Replacement With An Rma

    In addition, the tool must be returned in his suitcase, complete with all its accessories. Alientech Srl reserves the right not to inspect and / or repair tools that are not accompanied by the RMA form filled out in all its parts.
  • Page 40 (but not limited to) warranties of integration, merchantability, quiet enjoyment, satisfactory quality or fitness for a particular purpose. Alientech do not warrant and make no representation 1) that the functions included in the K-Suite software will meet your requirements, 2) that the operation of the K-Suite software will be...

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