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  • Page 1: Declaration

    2018-07-10 V1.1 products Declaration This manual is designed for the operation of FCAR products. Any company or  individual mustn't copy and back up this manual in any form (electronic edition, mechanical edition, photocopying edition, video recording or other form) without the written consent of Shenzhen FCAR Technology Co., Ltd.
  • Page 2 China and several foreign countries. In countries where any of the FCAR trademarks, service marks, domain names, logos and company names, etc. are not registered, FCAR claims all rights associated with non-registered trademarks, service marks, domain names, logos and company names etc. Other products or company names, logos, service marks etc.
  • Page 3 FCAR Product Manual FCAR Series Host Machine Maintenance and Use Cautions Do not allow unauthorized disassembly.  Avoid strong impacts to the equipment.  Avoid proximity to any magnetic field.  Do not keep this machine in a high temperature environment for any length ...
  • Page 4 Otherwise, do not test, to avoid damage to the main unit. If necessary, use a multimeter to measure the voltage of the diagnostic seat. Instrument Use Notes When using FCAR series products for testing, please be gentle and keep  them away from heat and electromagnetic fields, to avoid interference to the main unit.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    FCAR Product Manual Table of contents DECLARATION......................1 INTRODUCTION....................7 INTRODUCTION....................7 F7S HOST STRUCTURE DESCRIPTION............8 VCI BOX STRUCTURE DESCRIPTION.............11 HOST ON/OFF AND FUNCTION MENU DESCRIPTION........ 13 2.1 HOST CHARGING....................13 2.2 BOOTING......................13 2.3 SHUTDOWN...................... 14 2.4 INTRODUCTION TO EACH MENU OPTION............14 3.
  • Page 6 FCAR Product Manual 3.6 SPECIAL FUNCTION...................37 3.7 GENERAL OBDII (FOR GASOLINE MODELS)............. 38 4 DATA MANAGEMENT..................39 5. REMOTE DIAGNOSIS...................39 6. REFERENCE......................40 7. UPDATE....................... 41 8. SETTINGS......................41 9. DIAGNOSTIC CONNECTOR INTRODUCTION............47 WARRANTY CLAUSE....................53 V1.1...

  • Page 7: Introduction

    FCAR Product Manual 1. Introduction 1.1 Introduction FCAR F7S series product is an integrated automotive computer fault diagnostic instrument aimed at the testing and diagnosis of gasoline, diesel, natural gas and other electronic control systems according to the National 863 R&D program.

  • Page 8: F7S Host Structure Description

    Light sensor Outside light intensity induction ③ Host parameter F7S series products are equipped with two configurations of parameter at the factory, which are subject to the configuration you purchased. The following are two configurations of parameter information: Configuration A: System Android 4.3 based multitasking operating system...
  • Page 9 FCAR Product Manual Memory 2GB RAM & 32GB ROM, support 32GB TF memory card Connection WiFi&Bluetooth 2.0/4.0 Camera Postpositioned 5 million pixels camera, auto focus support RJ45, HDMI, USB2.0, TF card slot, headphone jack, power connector Size 320*210*30mm Configuration B: System Android 5.1 multitasking operating system...
  • Page 10 FCAR Product Manual Serial Name Description number TF card slot / 3.5 Storage TF card location / headphone jack ④ headphone jack Vents Used to cool the F7S host to avoid overheating ⑤ External speaker For external sound playback ⑥...

  • Page 11: Vci Box Structure Description

    FCAR Product Manual 1.1 VCI box structure description Serial Name Description number Power supply indicator Lighted on when the power is supplied ① (connected to the car) Diagnostic indicator Lighted on when communicating with ② the vehicle Bluetooth indicator Lighted on when connected to the F7S ③...
  • Page 12 FCAR Product Manual Serial Name Description number DB15 port Connected to the main test line, and ⑤ connected to the vehicle via the diagnostic connector USB port (B shape) Connected to F7S host or used to upgrade the ⑥ VCI box...

  • Page 13: Host On/Off And Function Menu Description

    FCAR Product Manual 2. Host On/off and function menu description 2.1 Host charging Host can be charged in following ways: Power adapter: Plug one end of the AC/DC power adapter to the DC power port of the host and then connect the other end to the wall socket. The power adapter can be used to charge the built-in battery pack.

  • Page 14: Shutdown

    FCAR Product Manual 2.3 Shutdown All vehicle communication must be terminated before shutting down the F7S diagnostic equipment. Vehicle's electronic control module would go wrong if forced shutdown during communication, please exit all diagnostic applications before shutting down. The shutdown steps are as follows: Short press F7S host power switch (about 2 seconds) Click [Shutdown] in the pop-up prompt to close F7S host.
  • Page 15 For browsing and managing data files stored, see management section 4 Run this program to establish remote assistance Remote with FCAR after-sales technical team, see section 5 Provide help information such as equipment usage Reference instructions, maintenance assistance, trouble code guide inquiry, etc.

  • Page 16: Vehicle Diagnosis

    Website With internet connected, click it to enter FCAR information official website 3. Vehicle diagnosis Through having established data connection with the vehicle's electronic...

  • Page 17: Pre-Diagnostic Technical Requirements

    3.1 Pre-diagnostic technical requirements 3.1.1 Equipment Requirements F7S series automotive computer fault diagnostics is equipped with a host and various test connectors when leave factory. In testing, please select appropriate test connector according to the type of vehicle diagnosis socket.

  • Page 18: Vehicle Connection

    FCAR Product Manual and the water temperature and transmission oil temperature are in the normal working temperature (water temperature 90~110°C, transmission oil temperature 50~80°C); Diagnostic line is connected properly.  3.1.3 Maintenance technician requirements Must have a basic knowledge of automotive electronics;...
  • Page 19 FCAR Product Manual OBD-II port. Vehicles compatible with the OBD-II management system can be connected  to vehicle diagnostics socket and supplied with power only with one standard OBDII-16 connector; Vehicles that are not compatible with the OBD-II management system need ...
  • Page 20 FCAR Product Manual unplug the main test line to avoid damage to the diagnostic port. 3.2.2 Non-OBD-II port Connection Vehicles connected to non-OBD-II interfaces need to connect the main test leads to their corresponding dedicated connectors, as shown in Figure 3.2-2: Figure 3.2-2 Connection of non-OBD-II interface...

  • Page 21: Host And

    FCAR Product Manual 3.2.2 Host and VCI Box connection After the VCI box is connected to the vehicle, the connection between the host and the VCI box needs to be matched, and then the vehicle diagnosis can be performed after the matching is completed; the VCI box supports two ways of communicating with the F7S host: Bluetooth pairing and USB cable.

  • Page 22: Vehicle Type Selection

    FCAR Product Manual strength of the transmitter is too weak. In this case, please move as close as possible to the VCI Bluetooth device. Through USB connection cable USB connection is the fastest communication method between the F7S host and the VCI device. Please use dedicated USB cable configured by our factory to connect.
  • Page 23 VIN code Homepage Return to Main Menu Diagnostic program requires “Car Selection” before entering the system module diagnostic function. FCAR F7S series can do vehicle identification in the following ways: Manual selection  Through "Auto Diagnosis" function (for gasoline models) ...
  • Page 24 FCAR Product Manual 3.3. 2 Auto Vehicle Selection (for gasoline models) The latest "Auto Vehicle Selection" function of FCAR smart diagnostic system can skip Manual Vehicle Selection, to obtain specific vehicle information directly from the vehicle ECU, and quickly enter the diagnostic interface after confirmation.

  • Page 25: Diagnoses And Other High-Level Function Introduction

    3.3.5 Manually input VIN code (for gasoline models) For models that do not support automatic scanning of VIN codes, FCAR Diagnostic System also supports manual input of VIN codes as below: Click [VIN] function icon on Car Selection interface and select [MANUAL];...
  • Page 26 Create test reports, you can view, print, send test reports, etc. in 'Data Management' One-click feedback, you can feedback problems in the vehicle diagnosis process to FCAR after-sales technical team 3.4.1 Main interface Main interface of diagnosis displays the function options of the selected models.

  • Page 27: Diagnosis

    FCAR Product Manual functions and the displayed function names are slightly different. This option sometimes may be displayed as special function, maintenance data, maintenance reset or other similar names. 3.5 Diagnosis Enter [Diagnosis], then you have the following two ways to enter the vehicle system module: Auto Vehicle Selection and Manual Vehicle Selection.
  • Page 28 FCAR Product Manual module diagnostic interface. Pause Click Pause, the program will automatically pause the scan and display as [Continue] Exit Auto Vehicle Selection and return to the last operation interface Manual Vehicle Selection: Select this option, the diagnostic program will display all vehicle control units.

  • Page 29: Read Fault Code

    FCAR Product Manual 3.5.1 Read Fault Code Read and display the fault code retrieved from the vehicle system module under test and explain the fault content, as shown in Figure 3.5.1: Figure 3.5.1 Read Fault Code 3.5.2 Erase Fault Code Before clearing the fault code for later viewing and comparison, please record and store the read fault code that you read.

  • Page 30: Read Live Data

    FCAR Product Manual Fault code analysis steps: Read and record all fault codes; Erase all fault codes; Simulate the conditions generated by the fault and start a road test; Then read and record the fault code at this time; Distinguish between incidental fault codes (independent fault codes or historical fault codes) and persistent fault codes (current fault codes or associated fault codes);...
  • Page 31 FCAR Product Manual Figure 3.5.3-1 Read Live Data Toolbar, see Table 1; Live data display area Hidden column, see Table 2; Table 1 Function Function description icon Record data stream Select menu Table 2 Function Function description icon Function hiding icon Data stream waveform V1.1...

  • Page 32: Data Stream Waveform

    Figure 3.5.3-2 Data Stream Waveform Data stream recording and comparison function FCAR smart diagnosis system supports the recording and saving of data stream, and it can be viewed infinitely in [Data Review]. It also supports the comparison function of data streams. When the vehicle is in good condition, the data stream can be collected and stored so as to provide a data reference through V1.1...
  • Page 33 FCAR Product Manual the data stream comparison function for the next test or encountering a vehicle with the same model. How to record data stream  Click [Selection] function icon " " in the upper right corner, tick the parameter items to be recorded in the pop-up window, and select [OK] to return;...

  • Page 34: Actuation Test

    FCAR Product Manual Note: The function icons such as data stream waveform or line graph and data stream comparison of some models are displayed at the bottom position of the data stream interface. Please operate according to the specific vehicle function display menu.
  • Page 35 Note: The control buttons will be different according to the selected test item, such as "On", "Off" or "+" "-". With the “data customization” of some models of FCAR, you can also check the working status or values ​ ​ of other actuators and sensors associated with the component based on actuation test, helping the service technician to find the vehicle fault more accurately and quickly.
  • Page 36 FCAR Product Manual Auto Vehicle Selection or Manual Vehicle Selection; Select [Actuation Test] on diagnosis interface; Select test item [ACC_CMD (air conditioner compressor command status)]; In ACC_CMD interface, click the menu “ ” and tick the data stream related to the status of the component in the pop-up window, and select [OK] to return;...

  • Page 37: Special Function

    17 special features of FCAR F7S petrol version include: Service Reset, Throttle Matching, Smart Key Matching, Odometer Calibration, Electronic Brake, Electronic...

  • Page 38: General Obdii (For Gasoline Models)

    FCAR Product Manual ECU and some functional operations meet certain conditions, select the functional operation that needs to be performed, shown as in Figure 3.6-2: Step 3: Carefully read the information on the screen and check the corresponding vehicle status, strictly follow the menu prompts;...

  • Page 39: Data Management

    Most of the files are generated by the toolbar operation of the vehicle diagnostics interface. 5. Remote diagnosis This function allows you to receive remote service and support from FCAR's after-sales technicians to assist you with vehicle diagnosis. How to receive technical support from FCAR ...

  • Page 40: Reference

    FCAR Product Manual remote assistance. 6. Reference Here we have built-in product manual, FAQ, Fault Code inquiry, dictionary and other maintenance information for the user to access. V1.1...

  • Page 41: Update

    In the main menu, click [Settings] to enter the setting interface. On this interface, you can adjust the following system settings: 8.1 Language FCAR F7S series fault diagnostic equipment is available in multiple languages setting, please set according to the language supported by the model you purchased.
  • Page 42 FCAR Product Manual 8.2 Unit This option allows you to set the live data unit in the diagnostic software, please select metric or English as needed. V1.1...
  • Page 43 FCAR Product Manual 8.3 User Info Set your personal information: Name, Telephone, Email, Address, etc. 8.4 Self Test Connect the device according to the screen icon, and click [Start Test] to check the open circuit and short circuit of the main test line and OBD-II connector to judge whether it is good or bad.
  • Page 44 FCAR Product Manual 8.5 Activation The product is shipped with a time-limited usage restriction. When you power on the machine, it will prompt: "You are using the trial version, there is ** chances left to use", connect Internet and click [Activation] to activate the machine.
  • Page 45 FCAR Product Manual 8.7. About Us This interface shows system information, activation state, storage, etc. 8.8 System Update This function can be used to update Android system firmware, please connect the charger before updating. V1.1...
  • Page 46 FCAR Product Manual 8.9 System Settings Set Android system. V1.1...

  • Page 47: Diagnostic Connector Introduction

    FCAR Product Manual 9. Diagnostic connector introduction FCAR F7S series of diagnostic connectors are the first integrated diagnostic connector, which are durable. Here we make a brief introduction to the common connectors of all models of F7S: Note: As hardware, software and configuration of the product are often updated, the actual configuration should be based on the packing list of the purchased product.
  • Page 48 FCAR Product Manual Serial Diagnostic adaptor Name Function description number Connect the storage battery to the power supply sub-interface on Battery clamp the main test line so as wire to supply power to the VCI box. (Note: Do not reverse the...
  • Page 49 FCAR Product Manual 2. Diesel vehicle diagnostic connector Serial Diagnostic connector Name Function description number picture Suitable for vehicles equipped OBD-16 with round 16-pin engine and 16-pin diagnostic socket. Suitable for vehicles equipped VOLVO-8 with Volvo engine models and 8 pins Diagnostic socket.
  • Page 50 FCAR Product Manual Serial Diagnostic connector Name Function description number picture SHANGCH Suitable for the configuration of AI-4 the Shangchai natural gas 4-pin diagnostic connector model. ISUZU-3 Suitable for the old models Isuzu Euro II and Euro III. Suitable for vehicles equipped...
  • Page 51 FCAR Product Manual Serial Diagnostic connector Name Function description number picture Suitable for assembly of DIESEL-9 Cummins engine models and Cummins assembly 9 pin Diagnostic socket. Suitable for the engine of DONGFEN Tianjin or Tianlong produced by G-16 Dongfeng Company, such as ISBe.ISDe.
  • Page 52 FCAR Product Manual Serial Diagnostic connector Name Function description number picture Connect to Honda 3-pin HONDA-3 diagnostic socket. (Note: ABS should be manually coded) KIA-20 Connected to Kia 20-pin diagnostic seat. Connected to Mazda 17 MAZDA-17 semi-circular diagnostic model. Connected to the engine of...

  • Page 53: Warranty Clause

    FCAR Product Manual Warranty Clause Thank you for choosing FCAR F7S. In order to make the best use of the product, we recommend that you follow all recommendations for maintenance, storage, and operation in accordance with the user manual's instructions at all times.
  • Page 54 5. You will not be entitled to free warranty service under any of the following situations: 1.) Failures, defects or flaws not directly related to the quality of the FCAR products, including but not limited to failing to use the product according to the user manual’s instructions, crash, fall, disassembly by anyone other than a FCAR...
  • Page 55 8. Within the product warranty period and under this warranty clause, you can obtain free warranty service for losses due to product defects. FCAR shall not be liable for your direct or indirect loss.
  • Page 56 FCAR Product Manual Shenzhen FCAR Technology Co., Ltd. Headquarters: 8F, Chuangyi Bldg., No. 3025 Nanhai Ave., Nanshan, Shenzhen, China 518060 Factory: West 1F, Bldg. B, Hengchao Industrial Park, Tangtou North Ave., Bao'an, Shenzhen, China 518108 Tel: 0086-755-82904730 Fax: 0086-755-83147605 E-mail:marketing@szfcar.com Website: http://www.fcar.com...

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