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Sykes-Pickavant SPe User Manual

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  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    User Manual .............. 3 OREWORD TO ANUAL 1.1.1 Contents of the User Manual ............3 1.1.2 Symbols and glossary of safety-related terms and warnings ..3 1.1.3 Safety rules..................4 EQUIPMENT......7 ARDWARE PECIFICATIONS OF THE EQUIPMENT ....... 8 OFTWARE PECIFICATIONS OF THE - EQUIPMENT ..............
  • Page 3 Produced by the Manufacturer All rights reserved. This publication may not be reproduced, in full or in part, without the express written consent of the Manufacturer. The Manufacturer reserves the right to revise or make changes to this publication without prior notice. Copyright information Microsoft, Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.

  • Page 4: Foreword To User Manual

    Foreword to User Manual Dear Customer, thank you for choosing our diagnostic equipment that will enable you to keep the pace with the ever-changing technology of Vehicles on-board electronics. Please read this manual carefully and follow the indications provided in paragraph Safety rules.

  • Page 5: Safety Rules

    1.1.3 Safety rules Signs and symbols: The symbols used in this paragraph have the following meanings. DANGER: Failure to comply with or improper use of the information identified by this symbol may result in severe injury or death. WARNING: Failure to comply with or improper use of the information identified by this symbol may result in personal injury and equipment or property damage.
  • Page 6 Precautions required during operation/installation: DANGER: • Abnormal conditions: Continued operation when the device has been producing smoke or abnormal odours may create a fire or electric shock hazard. Cut off power supply immediately and contact a service centre. • Water and foreign matter: If foreign matter (metal, water or other fluids) enter the device, cut off power supply immediately and contact a service centre.
  • Page 7 WARNING: • Usage conditions: This appliance has been designed and tested to ensure safe operation. The user is required to observe the information and warnings provided in this manual to ensure safe operation and preserve the safety features of the appliance.

  • Page 8: Hardware Specifications Of The Equipment

    Hardware Specifications of the EQUIPMENT Dimensions Height 200mm Length 120mm Depth 35mm Processor: Intel/Marvell II PXA270 416MHz Internal Clock 208MHz Bus Memory: 32MB RAM 16MB StratFlash SD Removable >= 1GB LCD: Resolution 320x240 Size 3.5” 262144 Colours – Brightness 300 cd/m2 Keyboard: 6 Navigation keys 10 Alphanumeric keys...

  • Page 9: Software Specifications Of The Equipment

    Software Specifications of the EQUIPMENT The EQUIPMENT software was developed on a Linux Embedded 2.6.x platform. This operating system ensures high stability, high safety level, software complete control, real-time hardware control, and real-time processors control. The EQUIPMENT software is based on images, animations and strings. The navigation is intuitive, quick and efficient.

  • Page 10: Foreword - Equipment

    Foreword - EQUIPMENT 1.4.1 Upon receipt Upon receipt, check packing and product components for damage in the presence of the carrier. Liability for transport damage attaches to the forwarding agent or carrier. Report any damage, giving details of the nature and severity of the damage, in the shipping document and file a claim against forwarding agent or carrier.

  • Page 11: Description Of The Equipment

    1.4.5 Description of the EQUIPMENT 1.4.5.1 Connector identification The self-diagnosis module features the following ports: “Diagnosis” 26-pin high-density D connector for connection to vehicle ECU. KYCON “Power Supply” connector to feed module where vehicle diagnostics socket does not provide for power supply “Serial”...
  • Page 12 1 SLAVE USB 1.1 port USB port for future updates via connection to PC. This feature is not yet active on your SPe. 2 MASTER USB 1.1 port for exporting the Report on a USB Pen Drive.

  • Page 13: Power Supply

    1.4.5.2 Power supply The EQUIPMENT incorporates a rechargeable battery that ensures operation and power- It may also be powered from one of the following sources: • Diagnostic cable (Standard) • 220 - 240Volt AC power supplier (Optional extra) 1.4.5.3 Battery installation or replacement The Equipment comes with the batteries installed in the battery compartment and ready for use.

  • Page 15: Description Of Keyboard

    1.4.6 Description of keyboard On key Press this button for switching-on the Equipment. This button should never be used to power off the equipment – doing so could corrupt the SD card. Escape key This button is used for cutting the communication with the vehicle.
  • Page 16 Alphanumeric Button function Inside the Alphanumeric Keypad are keypad all the keys required for the correct use press multiple times quickly of the software. for later values Number 0 SHIFT (capital letters) DEL (delete) Number 1 SPACE (space) During the connection with a vehicle’s system, the F1 key will save the actual live parameters’...

  • Page 17: Installation And Preliminary Operations

    Installation and preliminary operations The EQUIPMENT requires no particular installation procedure. Important Before powering on the display for the first time, make sure you have the User Password supplied by the Manufacturer handy or Dealer. Note If you experience any problems with installation, please read the manual section that discusses Troubleshooting 1.5.1...

  • Page 18: Connections

    Equipment. You can power off the Equipment by using the same key. Do not try to turn off the equipment by pressing this button. 1.5.3 EQUIPMENT power-off To turn the SPe off, press the F Function button and follow prompts.
  • Page 19 Power on EQUIPMENT. Enter the User Password from the alphanumeric keypad. Press the Enter key to confirm. Please call Sykes-Pickavant customer services on 01543 679900 to receive your unique user password. Important The EQUIPMENT software will not work if the activation procedure has been aborted.

  • Page 20: How To Use The Equipment

    How to use the EQUIPMENT 1.6.1 How to start Warning: Before connecting the diagnosis connector to the vehicle system, ensure that the cable is the number specified by the software when selecting the ECU to be diagnosed. For correct vehicle diagnosis, all specifications of the system to be diagnosed must be selected correctly.
  • Page 21 Function key F Function F key allows Functions Key! selecting the following options. HOME Copy report on USB-KEY Help on line To select the option, use Arrow Language selection keys (up and down), and Date confirm with right Arrow key or Info with Enter.
  • Page 22 Tetrix This function is used to check Tetrix display quality and keys operation. Enter Password User's Password Entering Enter Password Setup Workshop Data Entering Setup Tool switch off Switching Off the Equipment Tool switch OFF Software. Select the option ‘Language selection ‘ (press ‘ENTER’ to go in the language setup page) and choose the right language.

  • Page 23: Vehicle And System Selection

    1.6.2 Vehicle and system selection Vehicle can be selected in one of two ways: • Select in the order: make, fuel, vehicle model and version. • Choose from the last ten vehicles selected. NAVIGATION Main Page 1. Vehicle selection. 2. Selection of the last 10 diagnosed vehicles.

  • Page 24: Expert' Functions

    1.6.2.1 ‘Expert’ functions Functions ACCEPTANCE SERVICING COUPON DELIVERY SERVICING COUPON SERVICE RESET Routine Maintenance BRAKES SERVICE RESET Tires/Setup/ESP OIL QUALITY SERVICE RESET Extraordinary Maintenance SPARK PLUGS SERVICE RESET Vehicle systems diagnostics AIR FILTER SERVICE RESET FAP FILTER SERVICE RESET COOLANT SERVICE RESET DIESEL ADDITIVE SERVICE RESET SERVICE BRAKES OIL SERVICE RESET...
  • Page 25 VEHICLE SYSTEMS DIAGNOSTICS...

  • Page 27: Expert Functions: How To Use It

    1.6.2.2! EXPERT Functions: how to use it EXAMPLE WORK to Vehicle ordinary maintenance and change of tyres having a different diameter. BE DONE Actions to be taken Vehicle Acceptance Functions Routine Select vehicle, make and model. Maintenance The function is used upon vehicle Maintenance receipt to check for any engine Tires/Setup/ESP...
  • Page 28 Once errors automatic search is completed, turn vehicle key to switch instrument cluster OFF, ‘TURN THE KEY OFF’ and continue. Press ENTER to confirm Once search is completed, the Vehicle Acceptance Report will be displayed. Continue pressing ENTER key REPORT or EXPERT key To print, press the ENTER key Connect a USB pen drive inside...
  • Page 29 Set Size Wheel Functions Routine Select “Tyres/Track Maintenance alignments/ESP” Functions Tires/Setup/ESP menu. Extraordinary Maintenance Vehicle systems diagnostics This function is to be used in case of tyres or rims size change. Press ‘EXPERT’ key or ENTER to TIRES/SETUP/ESP confirm Select “Set original size wheel” SET ORIGINAL SIZE WHEEL Function.
  • Page 30 A Report of the operations made HOME can always be printed. Copy report on USB-KEY Help on line Press the Right Arrow key until Language selection the Report is displayed. Date To copy the Report, connect a Info Tetrix USB pen drive to the Equipment. Enter password Press the Equipment F push- Setup...
  • Page 31 Vehicle delivery Functions Routine The function shall be used after a Coupon is completed and before Maintenance the vehicle is delivered to the Tires/Setup/ESP Extraordinary Maintenance Customer. Vehicle systems diagnostics Press ESC until reaching the Functions menu. Select “Ordinary Maintenance SERVICE Coupon”...
  • Page 32 Once Function is completed, turn vehicle key to switch instrument ‘TURN THE KEY OFF’ cluster OFF, and continue. Press ENTER to confirm Once search is completed, the Vehicle Maintenance Report will be displayed. REPORT Continue pressing ENTER key or ‘EXPERT’ key To print press ENTER key Connect a USB pen drive using the Equipment USB port.

  • Page 33: Actions To Be Taken

    EXAMPLE! WORK to Replacement of the Wheel Front Right TPMS sensor BE DONE Actions to be taken Tires/Setup /ESP Functions Routine Select vehicle, make and model. The function is used upon vehicle Maintenance receipt to check for any engine Tires/Setup/ESP failure together with the customer.
  • Page 34 A Report of the operations made HOME can always be printed. Copy report on USB-KEY Help on line Press the Right Arrow key until Language selection the Report is displayed. Date Info To copy the Report, connect a Tetrix USB pen drive to the Equipment. Enter password Press the Equipment F push- Setup...
  • Page 35 Tires/Setup /ESP Functions Routine Select vehicle, make and model. The function is used upon vehicle Maintenance receipt to check for any engine Tires/Setup/ESP failure together with the customer. Extraordinary Maintenance Vehicle systems diagnostics Select “Ordinary Maintenance Coupon” Functions Menu. Tires/Setup/ESP Press ‘EXPERT’...
  • Page 36 Run the ‘LEARN FR MODULE’ function in order to learn the new TPMS LEARN FR MODULE sensor installed in the Front Right Wheel. Press ENTER to go on. ‘Enter TPMS sensor code’ Enter the ID code of the new TPMS sensor and press ENTER to confirm.

  • Page 37: Vehicle Complete Diagnosis

    1.6.2.3! Vehicle Complete Diagnosis System Select vehicle, make and selection Functions model. Routine Maintenance Tires/Setup/ESP Extraordinary Maintenance Vehicle systems diagnostics Select ‘Vehicles Systems Diagnosis’. Press ‘EXPERT’ key or Vehicle systems diagnostics ENTER to confirm ECU selection Select the type of system. System Please, Whenever possible...
  • Page 38 1.6.2.3.1 ON-LINE & OFF-LINE Mode ON-LINE Mode: is being used when a Vehicle is linked to the Equipment though the Diagnostic Cable and the connection has been established. In this case is possible to take advantage of all the functions possible for the selected plant. The pages are the same for all the plants, but obviously the parameters will be different respect the plants selected.
  • Page 39 OFF-LINE Mode: is used when the vehicle is not present and consequently the tool is not connected to any vehicle’s ECU through a Diagnostic Cable. In this case the OFF-LINE Mode is very useful because is always possible to see the Technical Notes regarding the selected vehicle.
  • Page 40 1.6.2.4! ‘Electronic Management’ System Functions selection Select vehicle, make and model. Vehicle DTC Errors Scanning Service Coupon/Maintenance Tires/Setup/ESP Extraordinary Maintenance Select a ‘Electronic Components Activation Management ’ Function. Special Function Vehicle System Diagnostics Press ‘EXPERT’ key or ENTER to confirm ‘Electronic Management ’...
  • Page 41 The initial electronic management page, called ‘EXPERT’ Page, provides the following: Example of ‘EXPERT’ Page DTC Errors Alarm The SPe is linked with the Vehicle FUNCTIONS LIST. Displaying the primary and Locate the cursor on the Function desired by key Live Parameters.
  • Page 42 ‘Scroll Menu’ Example Report DTC Errors Codes ECU Info...

  • Page 43: Electronic Management

    Vehicle Complete Diagnosis or Description Electronic Management ‘EXPERT’ Page The ‘EXPERT’ Page is the first one to be (Electronic Management only) displayed when the Equipment communicates with the selected System. In case of Communication Failure, the Instrument goes to Off-line mode. ECU Error codes (DTC) This page displays the recognised errors from within a selected System.

  • Page 44: Expert' Functions - How To Use It

    1.6.3! ‘EXPERT’ FUNCTIONS – How to use it ‘EXPERT’ FUNCTIONS Description WHEN IT IS USED: SERVICE ACCEPTANCE When a vehicle is taken in/accepted before ordinary COUPON/ SERVICING COUPON maintenance, or before any other type of repair work. MAINTENANCE THE OPERATIONS IT MAKES: Engine Check and Errors Deletion Vehicle Acceptance Report Creation WHEN IT IS USED:...
  • Page 45 WHEN IT IS USED: DIESEL ADDITIVE Present on the vehicle provided with FAP. After replacing or SERVICE RESET refilling the Additive Tank THE OPERATIONS IT MAKES: Resetting the Diesel Additive Counter WHEN IT IS USED: BRAKE FLUID After replacing the Brakes Fluid SERVICE RESET THE OPERATIONS IT MAKES: Resetting the Brake Fluid...
  • Page 46 ‘EXPERT’ FUNCTIONS Description WHEN IT IS USED: TIRES/SETUP/ESP STEERING RESET With all vehicles equipped with ESP/Electronic Power Steering system. After Wheels Track Alignment , need to reset the Steering Angle Sensors (example in case battery needs to be removed or parts replacement) THE OPERATIONS IT MAKES: Steering angle position reset WHEN IT IS USED:...

  • Page 47: Battery Replacement

    ‘EXPERT’ FUNCTIONS Description WHEN IT IS USED: EXTRAORDINARY A/C RESTART On those vehicles requiring the A/C system to be re- MAINTENANCE enabled after recharging THE OPERATIONS IT MAKES: A/C system check Errors deletion System reset for vehicle restart WHEN IT IS USED: FAP REGENERATION On those vehicles equipped with the system, when the FAP (DPF Regeneration)

  • Page 48: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting 1.7.1! Problems during operation Problem: After a vehicle is selected correctly, the Equipment shows message :“Warning, password used for updating is wrong” Solution The registration or update procedure has been omitted or was not successful because the password for another BBAD self-diagnosis module was used. Check your ID and Password Repeat the update procedure.

  • Page 49: Warranty Information

    Warranty information. Warranty Coverage Sykes-Pickavant (SP) warrants the Product for 12 (Twelve) Months starting from the date of the Product’s activation or the date of the original purchase turning out by the Purchase Documents. Any operation performed under the Warranty Period, doesn’t extend the Expiry date of the Warranty.

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