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AutoCal V3 User Guide
Cindy Myers

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  • Page 1 AutoCal V3 User Guide Cindy Myers...
  • Page 2 AutoCal V3 User Guide © 2010 EFILive Limited All rights reserved First published 22 February 2020 Revised 10 July 2020 EFILive, EFILive FlashScan and EFILive AutoCal are registered trademarks of EFILive Limited. All other trademarks belong to their respective owners.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Standalone Mode ..................... 6 Pass-thru Mode ......................6 Software Requirements ....................7 Licensing ........................7 Linking/Unlinking FlashScan to AutoCal ..............9 Linking AutoCal ......................9 Unlinking AutoCal ....................10 Taking Care of AutoCal V3 ..................10 - 1 - support@efilive.com www.efilive.com...
  • Page 4 AutoCal Folder Structure .................... 14 Communicating with AutoCal V3 ................14 V8 Scan and Tune ....................15 Using AutoCal V3 as a USB Thumb Drive .............. 16 Licensing a Controller ....................17 ......................18 AutoCal V3 Menu Navigation ..................18 User Defined Menu Structure ..................
  • Page 5 AutoCal V3 User Guide Warranty ........................31 - 3 - support@efilive.com www.efilive.com...

  • Page 6: Prerequisites

    AutoCal V3 User Guide Prerequisites Intended Audience Customers who have purchased custom tunes from a professional tuner who has supplied an AutoCal device and requires basic operational instructions for both AutoCal and the V8 Scan and Tune Tool software. Computer Knowledge It is expected that readers have a basic understanding of: ...

  • Page 7: Introduction

    For AutoCal V3 to be functional, the user must agree to the EULA. Where AutoCal V3 is connected to a PC and is being used in pass-thru mode, the device will be functional even if the EULA is not confirmed on the AutoCal V3 display because the EULA was accepted during software installation.

  • Page 8: Specification & Requirements

     Plug-and-Play, uses Windows’ built in USB drivers.  Rugged Molex connectors. USB Drivers AutoCal V3 appear as a Windows USB drive in Windows Explorer. There are no external drivers to install. AutoCal V3 Functionality Standalone Mode Reading, flashing, logging and clearing codes.

  • Page 9: Software Requirements

    AutoCals will ship with a default maximum VIN slot count set to 1. AutoCal V3 is configurable to a capacity of 600 VIN licenses. Updating VIN slot limits is at the sole discretion of the tuner. EFILive (and other parties) cannot provide this service.
  • Page 10 AutoCal V3 User Guide 3. Navigate to [F7: VIN Licenses] -> [F2: VINs] - 8 - support@efilive.com www.efilive.com...

  • Page 11: Linking/Unlinking Flashscan To Autocal

    4. Licensed controllers and available licenses are displayed. Linking/Unlinking FlashScan to AutoCal Linking AutoCal For an AutoCal V3 device to be functional, your tuner must link the AutoCal to their FlashScan device. The linking status of an AutoCal is displayed on the AutoCal EULA screen when the AutoCal is first powered.

  • Page 12: Unlinking Autocal

    Additional AutoCal VIN licenses are required to tune additional controllers. Taking Care of AutoCal V3 Care must be taken when using, transporting or storing AutoCal V3.  Never leave devices in direct sunlight; it will damage the LCD screen and the polycarbonate keypad.
  • Page 13  Never use a DC to AC power inverter to operate your laptop while FlashScan V3 or AutoCal V3 is connected to either the vehicle or the laptop or both. - 11 - support@efilive.com...

  • Page 14: Using Autocal V3

    AutoCal V3 User Guide Using AutoCal V3 Connecting AutoCal V3 - 12 - support@efilive.com www.efilive.com...

  • Page 15: Autocal V3 Display

    AutoCal V3 User Guide AutoCal V3 Display The AutoCal LCD footer displays a range of communications information to assist users. LED Communication Indicators 5 LEDs, from left to right display the following communications information.  Green: RS232 serial data interface is active.

  • Page 16: Autocal Folder Structure

    Communicating with AutoCal V3 Please avoid rapid connection/disconnection of AutoCal V3's USB cable. Doing so repeatedly may cause the AutoCal V3 to fail to power up via the USB connection. If AutoCal V3 does not power up within 10 seconds of a USB connection, you can reset AutoCal V3 by powering up FlashScan V3 via the OBDII connection.

  • Page 17: V8 Scan And Tune

    2. Select [Check Firmware]. 3. Select [Update Firmware]. 4. After firmware has been updated if AutoCal V3 requires a boot block update, AutoCal V3 will display the boot block update message on the LCD screen. Where the user does not update the boot block after firmware is updated, the boot block update message will be displayed each time the device is powered.

  • Page 18: Using Autocal V3 As A Usb Thumb Drive

    6. Select [Program] to program device settings. Using AutoCal V3 as a USB Thumb Drive Use AutoCal V3 as a USB Thumb Drive to move/copy files to/from AutoCal V3. Use windows explorer to manage the files and folders. To ensure data integrity, eject the thumb drive from Windows Explorer before disconnecting the device.

  • Page 19: Licensing A Controller

    AutoCal V3 User Guide 2. On AutoCal V3 navigate to Options -> F2: File System -> F3: USB Thumb Drive. Where the thumb drive is active, performing functions like programming device settings and BBX will result in error $01C3, the FlashScan/AutoCal V3 device is currently being used as a Windows USB thumb drive.

  • Page 20: Autocal V3 Menu Navigation

    AutoCal V3 User Guide AutoCal V3 Menu Navigation AutoCal V3 supports two menu structures; the EFILive standard menu and the user defined menu. Where a used defined menu is not installed, the EFILive standard menu will be displayed. User Defined Menu Structure Tuners can customize the AutoCal V3 menu structure to suit their business allowing the Tuner to define what options they wish their custom to see.

  • Page 21: Standard Menu Structure

    A comprehensive GUI editor for full menu customization including background images, icons, colour and gradients is still in development. Standard Menu Structure The following table describes each screen using the AutoCal V3 standard menu structure. Task Description...

  • Page 22: Tune Tool Menu

    Scan Tool -> [F3: Scan Options] menu F1: Save Trace File; Generate a diagnostic trace of OBDII data for analysis by EFILive Support. F2: Save COM Data; Generate a diagnostic trace of RS232 and CAN peripheral data for analysis by EFILive Support.
  • Page 23 AutoCal V3 User Guide Tune Tool -> [F1: Tuning] menu F1: Read Tune; Read the attached controller. F2: Program Cal; Calibration flash the attached controllers. F3: Program Full; Full-flash the attached controllers. Tune Tool -> [F2: Injectors] menu F1: Read GMP Injectors; Read and save injector calibration data from Glow Plug Module.

  • Page 24: Diagnostics Menu

    AutoCal V3 User Guide Diagnostics Menu F1: Display Info; opens the Info menu to display VIN, operating system, serial number and CVN information. F2: Trouble Codes; opens the DTC menu to display and/or clear diagnostic trouble codes. F3: Test Results; opens the test results menu to display OBDII monitored test results.

  • Page 25: Options Menu

    AutoCal V3 User Guide Diagnostics -> [F2: Trouble Codes] -> [F1: Display DTCs] menu F1: EPA Current DTCs; Display emissions related trouble codes that are currently active F2: EPA Pending DTCs; Display emissions related trouble codes that are potentially about to be set.
  • Page 26 AutoCal V3 User Guide Options -> [F1: Setup] menu F1: Configuration; opens the Display/Edit configuration menu. F2: Date/Time; Display and/or adjust the date and time. F3: Update Boot Block; update the Boot Block. Options -> [F1: Setup] -> Configuration menu...
  • Page 27 Set to Yes or No. Save Trace Files Automatically save trace file for read/flash errors. Set to Yes or No. Use EFILive’s Fast CAN mode which can make GM Fast CAN flashing twice as fast. Set to Yes or No. Cummins BBF Set Cummins flash speed as Unlimited, Fast, or Standard.
  • Page 28 AutoCal V3 User Guide Options -> [F2: File System] menu F1: Explore; Opens the Browse File and Free Space menu. F2: Manage; Manage file system resources. F3: USB Thumb Drive; Connect this device as a USB drive for use with Windows Explorer.
  • Page 29 AutoCal V3 User Guide Options -> [F3: About…] menu F1: Firmware; Display firmware version numbers and other related information. F2: VIN Licenses; Display engine controller VIN licenses. F3: Tuning Licenses; Display tuning licenses installed on this device. Options -> [F4: Self Tests] menu F1: User Interface;...
  • Page 30 AutoCal V3 User Guide Options -> [F4: Self Tests] -> [F1: User Interface] -> [F1: Display] menu F1: Pixel Alignment; Draws a grid to test pixel alignment. F2: Colors; Display color test patterns. F3: Font Sizes; Display available font sizes.
  • Page 31 AutoCal V3 User Guide Options -> [F4: Self Tests] -> [F2: File System(s)] menu F1: SD Card; Read and write from/to SD Card. F2: USB-A Thumb Drive; Not yet available. Options -> [F4: Self Tests] -> [F3: Communications] menu F1: Send/Recv Messages; Test comms protocols by sending and receiving messages.

  • Page 32: Support

    BBX mode. Users can manually save trace files where options do not perform the desired outcome, including for pass-thru functions. To manually generate a trace file on AutoCal V3 navigate to Scan Tool -> F3: Scan Options -> F1: Save Trace.

  • Page 33: V8 Scan And Tune *.Htx Files

    To manually generate a trace file, generate the error in V8 software, then open the EFILive Control Panel and navigate to [F8: Trace] and select [Save Trace]. Users can set the trace file and save location during this process.

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