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Precaution on Operation
The appliance is a sophisticated electronic device, never have it clashed
when in use.
Main unit screen may flash at the moment of engine ignition, which is
normal.
You may unplug the main unit if the program can not be actuated or
confused screen occurs. Plug again to continue the operation.
Make sure the appliance is properly connected to the DLC to avoid
communication interruptions.
During operation, keep the screen upward and leveled.
Be careful when plugging and unplugging the main cable and diagnostic
connector. Tighten the screw before operation to avoid unexpected
disconnecting and/or damage to the port.
Handle with care. Avoid collision. Unplug the power after operation.
Unplug the power cable by holding the connector, not the cable itself.
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  • Page 1 LAUNCH X-431 GDS Batterybox Manual Precaution on Operation The appliance is a sophisticated electronic device, never have it clashed when in use. Main unit screen may flash at the moment of engine ignition, which is normal. You may unplug the main unit if the program can not be actuated or confused screen occurs.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    LAUNCH X-431 GDS Batterybox Manual Contents 1. Foreword ................... 1 1.1 Product summary ..............1 1.2 Scope................1 1.3 Capability standard for vehicle battery test ........ 2 2. Test environment and structure............3 2.1 Test environment..............3 2.2 Battery status and description ..........3 2.3 Batterybox structure and test accessories .........

  • Page 3: Foreword

    X-431 GDS Batterybox Manual 1. Foreword 1.1 Product summary X-431 GDS is a new generation of sophisticated and integrated automotive diagnostic product with colorful screen and powerful functions developed by LAUNCH. It provides an optional function of automotive battery test, which adopts the latest state-of-the-art conductance testing technology in the world and can test vehicle’s battery status.

  • Page 4: Capability Standard For Vehicle Battery Test

    LAUNCH X-431 GDS Batterybox Manual Table 1-1 Test standard Standards Standard (Full name) Test capacity range Battery Council international 100～1700 Deutsche industry normen 100～1200 Japanese industry standard 26A17～245H52 Europe norm 100～1700 National electrical commission 100～1200 Chinese national standard 100～1200 Society of Automotive engineers 100～1700...

  • Page 5: Test Environment And Structure

    LAUNCH X-431 GDS Batterybox Manual 2. Test environment and structure 2.1 Test environment Inside the vehicle test indicates that the battery connects to loading devices, such as engine, etc. After doing battery test, it can perform charging system and actuation system test, which is proceeded as a whole simultaneously.

  • Page 6: Batterybox Structure And Test Accessories

    LAUNCH X-431 GDS Batterybox Manual testing in order to avoid judging in error under special conditions. Bad cell Indicates one of the battery cells is bad and can not work normally, but for which one is bad, it can’t be verified.
  • Page 7 LAUNCH X-431 GDS Batterybox Manual 2.3.2 Test accessories Fig. 2-2 Kelvin clip Fig. 2-3 A/B cable...

  • Page 8: Connections & Operations

    LAUNCH X-431 GDS Batterybox Manual 3. Connections & Operations 3.1 Connection Connect one end of the A/B cable to the B type USB terminal of the batterybox, and then connect the other end to the USB port of GDS main unit. This connection applies to outside the vehicle test and inside the vehicle.
  • Page 9 LAUNCH X-431 GDS Batterybox Manual Fig. 3-1 Button Descriptions: [System]: 3 submenus are available: Show desktop (return to desktop), Version (view the current version info) and Exit program (exit the current program). [Help]: views introduction and operation guideline for battery test.
  • Page 10 LAUNCH X-431 GDS Batterybox Manual Select [Battery testing] > [Inside the vehicle], then click [Next], the system starts detecting floating electricity automatically. A screen similar to Fig. 3-2 appears if floating electricity is detected. Fig. 3-2 3. Follow the on-screen instructions to turn on headlamp, then the interface will be shown as below.
  • Page 11 LAUNCH X-431 GDS Batterybox Manual 4. Once the floating electricity is removed, a prompt message box will appear on the screen. Fig.3-4 5. Follow the on-screen instructions to turn off the headlamp and click [OK], the system will continue the testing. Click [Next], it will go into Selecting testing standard screen.
  • Page 12 LAUNCH X-431 GDS Batterybox Manual 6. Select a testing standard except for JIS and click [Next], a screen similar to Fig. 3-6 will appear. Users can adjust capacity size by tapping on << or >> or by dragging the slider on the bar.

  • Page 13: Charging System And Starting System Test

    LAUNCH X-431 GDS Batterybox Manual 7. Click [Next] and the testing result will appear on the following screen. Fig. 3-8 3.2.2 Charging system and starting system test While performing this test, the battery’s charging voltage value and starting voltage can be obtained in case of engine starting and accelerating. Based on the data, the system will judge whether battery’s charging and actuation status...
  • Page 14 LAUNCH X-431 GDS Batterybox Manual Fig. 3-9 2. After detecting engine starting, follow the instructions on the screen to increase the speed. Fig. 3-10 3. The system begins to receive test data information after acceleration was detected, as shown in Fig. 3-11.
  • Page 15 LAUNCH X-431 GDS Batterybox Manual Fig. 3-11 4. Tested data will be shown on the screen, similar to Fig. 3-12. Fig. 3-12 Note: It is unnecessary to perform charging system and start system test after finishing battery test, but battery test must be done before undergoing...

  • Page 16: Outside The Vehicle Test

    LAUNCH X-431 GDS Batterybox Manual 3.4 Outside the vehicle test It only applies to battery test and detecting floating electricity will be ignored while performing battery test. 1. On Fig. 3-1, select [Outside the vehicle], and click [Next] to enter.
  • Page 17 LAUNCH X-431 GDS Batterybox Manual If JIS is selected, click [Next], it will enter Select testing capacity screen. Users can select corresponding standard capacity value according to battery model marked on the battery. Fig. 3-15 3. Click [Next] and the testing results will appear on the following screen.

  • Page 18: Review Version Info

    LAUNCH X-431 GDS Batterybox Manual Button Descriptions: [System]: 3 submenus are available: Show desktop (return to desktop), Version (View the current version info) and Exit program (exit the current program). [Help]: views introduction and operation guideline for battery test. [Print]: print test results.
  • Page 19 LAUNCH X-431 GDS Batterybox Manual 2. Click [version], a message box will be shown on the following screen. Fig. 3-18...

  • Page 20: Precaution Items On Battery Test

    LAUNCH X-431 GDS Batterybox Manual 4. Precaution items on battery test 1. For the purpose of getting accurate test results, unless otherwise special required, all loads need to be power off such as headlamp, engine etc. before testing battery. 2. The operating time required for charging system and actuation system test varies from person to person.
  • Page 21 LAUNCH X-431 GDS Batterybox Manual capacity. In this case, just recharge your battery. Bad cell always happens when the loads on a stopping vehicle are turned on for a long time. 7. Please note that it is normal for quick detecting of “Increase speed”...

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