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  • Page 1 User Manual www.elektropartner.com...
  • Page 2 ENGLISH...............5...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    How the Radio Devices in the Tool work.........14 Warnings..................15 Information Regarding Regulations..........18 How to use the RC3 rev counter correctly........19 1 RC3 REV COUNTER DESCRIPTION........20 1.1 Image of the Tool................21 2 CONNECTING TO THE PROCESSING UNIT (RS232 / USB / BT) ......................22...

  • Page 6: Introduction

    Please read through the instructions in this operating manual carefully and keep it for future reference. RC3 is a complete universal device that, thanks to its three acquisition modes, guarantees rpm and temperature detection on almost any petrol and diesel-powered vehicle.
  • Page 7 The information within this manual may be modified without prior notice. Please consider them as guidelines. The information given may not be exhaustive. Texa S.p.A. is not responsible for damage to things or persons resulting from changes performed based on incorrect or incomplete instructions contained in this manual.
  • Page 8 It indicates a hazardous condition which, if not avoided, may cause serious or fatal injuries Indicates a hazardous condition which if not avoided can cause light or limited damage or injuries With no alarm symbol, indicates a potentially hazardous condition which, if not avoided, may cause light or limited damage Indicates general hazardous situations due to the presence of dangerous power supplies which can cause burns and electrocution.

  • Page 9: General Regulations For Operator Safety

    Before operating, connecting and using the RC3, it is essential that you read and fully understand all the safety, installation and user instructions contained in this manual carefully.
  • Page 10 Texa S.p.A.; unauthorized antennas could damage the appliance. Do not wet the RC3 device. Rain, moisture and all types of liquids or condensation may damage the electronic circuits. Do not open the RC3 device. Any work carried out on the device by non-specialized technicians may damage the device itself.
  • Page 11 The work environment must be dry, sufficiently lit and well-ventilated. Any diagnosis carried out on the vehicle which requires turning on the engines in particular must be done in a place equipped with an exhaust fan system. We remind you that the inhalation of carbon monoxide (odourless) can cause serious injury to the organism.
  • Page 12 When working on engines or other vehicle parts Wear adequate safety clothes and follow safety regulations in order to prevent accidents. Before proceeding, be sure that the vehicle is in neutral gear (or in parking position if the vehicle has an automatic transmission). Apply the safety or parking brake of the vehicle tested and be sure that the wheels are locked.
  • Page 13 When working on ignition systems When working on controlled ignition sytems, make sure the engine is off before connecting cables and sampling probes in order to avoid accidental discharges that could seriously injure persons or seriously damage the electronic systems being tested. High voltage discharges, which are typical in ignition systems, may cause fatal injuries, especially to pacemaker patients.
  • Page 14 How the radio devices in the tool work Position the tool so that the radio devices it is equipped with can work properly. In particular, do not cover it with any shielding material or with any metallic material in general; do not put the tool into the vehicle boot, into the engine compartment or into the glove compartment;...

  • Page 15: How The Radio Devices In The Tool Work

    Wireless connection with Bluetooth, WiFi and GPRS is a technology that supplies a standard, reliable method for information exchange between different devices using radio waves. Not only do TEXA tools use this technology but many other products do as well. Products such as cellular phones, portable devices, computers, printers, cameras, and pocket PCs all use wireless communication.

  • Page 16: Warnings

    Warnings Use of the RC3 device is permitted upon acceptance of the following conditions: 1. Liability The customer is liable for the use of TEXA tools and software programs purchased from the retailer. The customer agrees to indemnify TEXA S.p.A. and the retailer from any responsibility or damage resulting from improper use of TEXA S.p.A...
  • Page 17 WHERE REPAIRS COVERED BY WARRANTY ARE CARRIED OUT: All repairs covered by warranty, if not otherwise established through written agreement, must be done at TEXA S.p.A.'s main office or at the service centre authorized by TEXA S.p.A. The customer is required to pay for the transport of the product to be repaired from the customer's workshop to the service centre.
  • Page 18 condensation and smoke filters to guarantee they are in good condition; in the "smoke meter" product the smoke chamber must be checked and kept clean, etc.) The right to repair service under warranty can be lost if not all of the minimum maintenance work described in the user manual provided with the product has been performed.

  • Page 19: Information Regarding Regulations

    Directive 1999/5/EC. A complete copy of the Declaration of Conformity can be obtained at Texa S.p.A., Via 1 Maggio 9, 31050 Monastier di Treviso (TV), Italy Antenna This product has been designed and tested to operate with the antenna provided.

  • Page 20: How To Use The Rc3 Rev Counter Correctly

    How to use the RC3 rev counter correctly In order to use the RC3 device correctly it is essential you follow the instructions listed below: The device must be placed in a dry environment away from heat sources. Avoid bumping or hitting the RC3 device.

  • Page 21: Rc3 Rev Counter Description

    This new device works in combination with an emissions analysis unit. In the image above we can see the basic structure of how the RC3 rev counter works in combination with other devices. In this case the RC3 is used in combination with the GASBOX Autopower analysis chamber and the AXONE 3 MOBILE viewing and processing unit.

  • Page 22: Image Of The Tool

    RC3 is ready to communicate with the analysis device and the viewing unit. USB connection: The connector that allows you to connect the RC3 to the processing unit using the special serial cable. Signal detection connection: Connector AMP 16 used to connect the diagnostic cables that allow you to acquire the various vehicle signals.

  • Page 23: Connecting To The Processing Unit (Rs232 / Usb / Bt)

    2 CONNECTING TO THE PROCESSING UNIT (RS232 / USB / BT) The tool has three different ways of communication: RS232 • • Bluetooth • If you want to communicate via Bluetooth, you do not need to connect any cable (RS232 or USB). You may then proceed with the normal search procedures that allow you to identify the bluetooth devices, carried out by the processing unit (please refer to the manual of the processing unit you are using).

  • Page 24: Connecting To The Vehicle

    If you are using the rev counter via an OBD cable (see image below), connect the RC3 to the OBD socket in the vehicle using the cable provided. When the tool is turned on the green LED will blink to signal that the tool has identified the OBD cable.
  • Page 25 In this operating mode the rev counter will not be able to provide information on rpms or temperature until it establishes actual communication with the vehicle control unit (green LED turns on).

  • Page 26: Analogue Measurements

    3.2 Analogue measurements In this mode, the RC3 rev counter can use one of the three analogue modes provided. Based on the cable which is connected, the RC3 automatically determines the measurement mode that the operator wishes to use. The cable and the sensor you wish to use must be connected to the RC3 before connecting it to the vehicle battery.

  • Page 27: Battery Cable And No Sensor Connected

    3.2.1 Battery cable and no sensor connected In this case the microphone (junction box on the power cable of the red and black clamps) must be placed inside the engine compartment, ideally near the engine head. The tool must be turned on while the engine is on and running at idle, with some loads on (for example, lights, fan at its maximum speed, heated rear window, etc).

  • Page 28: Hpc Cable

    The HPC cable works as an interface between the vehicle battery (car or truck) and the rev counter. Microphone Magnetic fastener CAR/TRUCK selector RC3 connector Battery clamps Piezoelectric sensor connector Temperature sensor connector Amp clamp connector The HPC differs from a normal cable in that it is a multiway cable that allows you to indicate, via a specific selector, the type of vehicle that you will be working on.
  • Page 29 Proceed as follows: NOTE: the numbering refers to the previous image. Connect the HPC cable to the rev counter via the appropriate connector (5). Select the type of vehicle (car or truck) with the selector (3). Use the magnetic fastener (2) to fasten the junction box with the microphone (1).
  • Page 30 All other functions for engine RPM detection are described in the following chapters.

  • Page 31: Battery Cable And Amp Clamp Connection (Petrol Motors)

    For this kind of measurement, it is not necessary to turn on the appliance when the engine is running. The RC3 enters a synchronisation phase which lasts for about 5 seconds at the end of which the green led will turn on and the tool is ready to operate (it can transmit rpm and temperature values).

  • Page 32: Battery Cable And Piezo Sensor Connection (Diesel Motors)

    For this kind of measurement, it is not necessary to turn on the tool when the engine is running. The RC3 enters a synchronisation phase which lasts for about 5 seconds, at the end of which the green led will turn on and the tool is ready to operate...

  • Page 33: Temperature Measurements

    4 TEMPERATURE MEASUREMENTS The next image shows you the cable used for temperature measurements: You can connect the cable used to carry out temperature measurements at any time. Bring the temperature sensor into contact with the engine oil. If the cable is not connected properly or becomes disconnected the temperature value detected will be 180°C.

  • Page 34: How To Use The Tool With Axone Series Or Pegaso Series Viewing Units

    Before starting the communication with the viewing unit you must carry out the appropriate configuration procedure. Follow the configuration procedure used specifically for TEXA tools. This procedure is prompted automatically by the program at the first start-up of the IDC3 software.

  • Page 35: Using The Tool In Combination With A Pc

    6 USING THE TOOL IN COMBINATION WITH A PC To use the tool in combination with a PC, which will serve as a viewing and processing unit, requires the installation of the TEXA software. The installation is carried out by using the appropriate DVD.

  • Page 36: Technical Characteristics

    7 TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS Technical Characteristics: Main processor: MB90F591 16MHz External power supply: 8 ÷ 32 Volt 1 1.1 USB Connection Serial resources: 1 RS232 standard connection Wireless connection to the PC: 1.2 Bluetooth technology Petrol and diesel detection from 12VDC and 24VDC Systems management vehicle battery: Petrol analogue detection: Amp clamp...

  • Page 37: Glossary - Meaning Of Terms

    8 GLOSSARY - Meaning of terms • Click: action linked to the pressure of the left button of the mouse Cursor: fixed or flashing indicator, rectangular or vertical line, which shows • the user where the letters and digits, which will be entered via the keyboard, will appear.

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