AlienTech K-TAG Master Instruction Manual And Users Manual

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K-TAG Master

Instruction manual and User's guide

This user manual has been specially designed to guide you through the functions and features of

K-TAG, the Engine Control Units and Gearbox Control Units programmer via a direct interface to

the microcontroller.

This guide provides basic information about how to download the K-Suite software and program

an ECU. The guide also includes warnings and precautions for safe and proper use of the product

as well as warranty terms and conditions and software license.

Version 1.01

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Page 1 K-TAG Master Instruction manual and User’s guide This user manual has been specially designed to guide you through the functions and features of K-TAG, the Engine Control Units and Gearbox Control Units programmer via a direct interface to the microcontroller.
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 Positioning frame Support on which you can place the ECU for an easier connection (sold separately). Board Adapter for Adapter to place on some of the ECUs when using the positioning frame positioning frame (sold separately).
Page 5  It writes the modified file (not encoded) to the ECU  It receives the encoded file from his Slave. Master  It decodes the file through the appropriate procedure in the Alientech (user associated to one or more Slave Data Bank.
Page 6 Language of communication between the tool and the electronic control protocol unit. Plug-in Set of communication protocols used by K-TAG to dialog with engine control units communicating in a similar manner. Family Name given by Alientech Srl to a set of one or more communication protocols. Version 1.01...
Page 7: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Warnings .............................. 2 Important notices about the use of the K-TAG tool ................ 2 Important notices about the contents in this guide ................ 3 Regulatory Information ..................... 3 Glossary ............................4 Precautions ............................9 Safety..............................9 Use and handling ..........................9 AC Adaptor and AC Power Cord use ....................
Page 8 How to choose a Family using the Protocols button ..............24 Backup, Restore, Reading and Writign ..................25 Programming menu items ......................25 Backup ............................26 Read ............................26 Restore ............................27 Write ............................27 File management ..........................28 Decoding / Encoding files for Salve tools associated to your Master user........28 How to decode a file ........................
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: Ac Adaptor And Ac Power Cord Use
 Do not touch the AC Power Cord or the AC Adaptor, if connected to an electrical outlet, during an electrical storm.  Use only AC Adaptor and AC Power Cord supplied or provided by Alientech Srl, its subsidiaries and affiliates or an authorized dealer.
Page 11: Risks Associated With Operations To Read Or Reprogram Data
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 restoration, 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 12: Checking The Package Contents
1 kit AT3401001 with 2 male pin header (2.54mm) and 10 female pin header (2.54mm) □ 1 K-TAG case If any items are missing, please contact Alientech Srl by writing an email at info@alientech.to, providing your Customer Code and Serial Number of the tool, or your dealer providing the Serial Number of the tool.
Page 13: Parts Name And Functions
Parts name and functions Right side of the tool 1 IDC 26 Connector (BDM/JTAG) 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. 2 DB15 Connector (Boot Mode) To connect the cables supplied with the tool.
Page 14: 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 K-TAG.
Page 15: 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 16: 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 Help Button To download the Operating Manuals dedicated to the various protocols.
Page 17: Configuring K-Tag For The Use
Configuring K-TAG for the use To properly configure the tool, we remind you that K-TAG 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.
Page 18: 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 19: How To View The List Of Vehicles Supported By K-Tag
How to view the list of vehicles supported by K-TAG 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 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 How to connect the tool Before connecting the tool, it is important to make sure that the AC Adaptor is set to 12V. 1. Connect K-TAG to your computer by using the supplied USB cable. 2. Connect K-TAG to the supplied AC Adaptor. 3.
Page 23  Type: The type of engine installed.  kW: The engine power expressed in kilowatt.  HP: The engine power expressed in horsepower.  Fuel: The type of fuel: Petrol or Diesel.  MY: The year when the vehicle’s version has been launched on the market (short for Model Year) ...
Page 24: How To Choose A Family Using The Protocols Button
How to choose a Family using the Protocols button PROTOCOLS button 1 Select the communication mode in which you want to program. 2 Select the type of ECU. Click on ECU to sort the list of protocols in alphabetical order from A to Z, or click on Family to sort the list of protocols in ascending numerical order .
Page 25: Backup, Restore, Reading And Writign
Backup, Restore, Reading and Writign After selecting the proper Family: 1. Click Help for the see the connection instructions. 2. Connect to the ECU following the connection instructions provided in the Operating Manual. 3. Once back to the previous window, click OK to display the programming menu. It is important to keep the Operating Manuals updated: periodically check for updates, particularly after each release of the K-Suite software (for more details refer to the section Updating the Operating Manuals –...
Page 26: Backup
3 MICRO/EXTFLASH/EEPROM – Components on the ECU. To read/write a single component, remove the check mark from the Backup/Restore box and select the component. It is possible to read/write only the components in green. For more clarity, the words “Maps” in parentheses is indicated next to the component containing the maps. 4 Restore –...
Page 27: Restore
It is only possible to read the components shown in green. In case you want to work only on the engine management files, refer to the component with “Maps” written next to it or, when available, check the white box Maps. Restore 1.
Page 28: File Management
Decoding / Encoding files for Salve tools associated to your Master user The Decoding / Encoding service through the Alientech Data Bank is provided free of charge to all owners of K-TAG in Master version that have Slave tools associated to their user.
Page 29 In the ID box (in the middle, on white background), ECU data are displayed. 5. In the Original Slave File box (on the left, on a green background), click on Download File to save the file on your computer. For example, to save the Micro file click on Download Micro File. To decode a new file, select Clear Cache and repeat the above procedure from step n.
Page 30: How To Encode A File
2. Enter the Manage K-TAG Master / Slave section in the Your User Account box. 3. In the Select File panel, click Browse and select the encoded file received from your Slave 4.
Page 31 6. Click on Load Modified XXX File. 7. Repeat for each modified file you want to send to your Slave. You have to load one file at a time: for each component you have to click on Browse and then on Load File before moving on to the next component.
Page 32: Technical Support
 Updates to the protocols enabled at the time of purchase of the tool, available for free even after expiration of your subscription.  New protocols developed and distributed by Alientech Srl, available only for users with an active subscription.
Page 33: 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. Connect K-TAG to your computer by using the supplied USB cable. 2.
Page 34: Troubleshooting
USB cable other than that supplied in the standard kit, make sure to use a shielded USB cable. USB cables not supplied by Alientech Srl may cause problems. If the problem persists, contact the Technical Support Service.  The serial number can be read on the label...
Page 35 Data Bank, provided during the registration of the tool. Note: Alientech Srl does not know the password you set to access to Alientech Data Bank. In case of need you will be provided with a new password.
Page 36  Re-launch the K-Suite software without The tool cannot perform the reading pressing SKIP on the main window. and / or writing  Make sure that the green LED on the left side of the tool is lit. If it is not lit, please contact the Technical Support Service to arrange the return of the tool for repair.
Page 37  Re-launch the K-Suite software without Error message: "ECU not identified pressing SKIP on the main window and try again. If the problem persists, send the file read from the ECU, all data related to the vehicle and the LOD file to the Technical Support Service to have them check the original file and possibly enable the recognition of the ECU.
Page 38: Contacts
After sale business service For the purchase of cables and accessories, purchase and activation of single Families or packages of Families, subscriptions or renewal, please contact our Sales Department: By mail info@alientech.to By phone (+39) 0161 801025 Technical Support Service To contact the Technical Support Service you must provide: ...
Page 39: Additional Information
Additional information Optional accessories Never use cables or accessories manufactured by companies other than Alientech Srl.  BDM Motorola MPC5xx (14KTMA0001) Accessories available for communication with ECUs of the group BDM Motorola MPC5xx 14AS00T01S Board to be soldered for Delphi DCI ECUs (4 pin header)
Page 40  JTAG Renesas SH705x (14KTMA0003) Accessories available for communication with ECUs of the group JTAG Renesas SH705x 14AM00T07M Adapter board for positioning frame to write Denso ECUs 14AM00T10M Adapter board for positioning frame to read Denso ECUs 14AM00T09M Adapter board for positioning frame to read and write Denso ECUs 14AM00T08M Adapter board for positioning frame to write Denso ECUs 14AM00T11M...
Page 41 AT3401001, 1 10-pin female polarized IDC connector The accessories listed on this guide may be subject to change without notice. In order to have an updated list of accessories it is always advisable to refer to our website www.alientech.to. Version 1.01...
Page 42: Specifications
Specifications K-TAG DB15 Connector ICD26 Connector Interface Power Socket USB 2.0 connector Windows Vista 32bit and 64bit, Windows 7 32bit and Compatible Operating Systems 64bit, Windows 8 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 is available also offline) Power supply...
Page 43: 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 44: Riparazione O Sostituzione Del Prodotto Con Rma
The RMA form shall always be included in the package with the tool. 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 45 (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...