TOHATSU Dr. H User Manual

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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Contents 1. Precautions when using..........................3 2. Outline of system ............................5 3. Compatible models ............................6 4. Components ..............................7 5. Preparation before installing software ......................8 5 - 1. Confirm PC environment ......................9 5 - 1 - 1. How to check OS, CPU, memory and free space on the hard disk.
Page 3: Precautions When Using
■ Do not disassemble or modify ・ Do not disassemble or modify the Dr. H unit (communication unit), or the attachments or any of the optional items. This can cause overheating, burns, electric shock, injury and malfunction. The warranty shall be invalid if disassembled even just once.
Page 4 *Use the optional waterproof box when exposed to splashing water or snowfall. (Refer to P*- Components) ・ Do not drop the Dr. H unit (communication unit) or place anything on top of it. This could damage it or cause it to malfunction.
Page 5: Outline Of System
Latest model software available software from web site Extension Harness *If you were a dealer (not a distributor), you cannot enter to the Tohatsu distributor we site. Please ask about latest software to your distributor. Function: Main function Explanation This is the DTC (Diagnostic Trouble code) mode contained in the ECU.
Page 6: Compatible Models
*The Dr. H system complies with the USA FCC Standard. Specifications: Communication unit Temperature range:－25℃ ～＋40℃ Conditions of Environment: Water-free, dirt-free etc. locations. Input Input voltage: 5V specifications Current: 100mA Name and address of suppliers Tohastsu corp. 3-5-4, Azusawa, Itabashi-ku, Tokyo, 174-0051, Japan 3.
Page 7: Components
4. Components Dr. H standard kit waterproof type 3. Instructions 2. Software CD Caution *Sometimes the waterproofing Dr.H Base software, Model may be lost due to excessive software, User manual included water exposure. *Do not disassemble 4. Extension harness DLC cable extension * Should the position of the marking for the waterproof case connector become misaligned, realign using the specified torque value.
Page 8: Preparation Before Installing Software
5. Preparation before installing software Main points: The Dr. H software consists of two types of software; base software and model software Diagram 1 shows the 6 steps to be followed in sequence, including installation. Confirming PC environment Stopping screensaver...
Page 9: Confirm Pc Environment
5 - 1. Confirm PC environment 5 - 1 - 1. How to check OS, CPU, memory and free space on the hard disk. 1) In the case of Windows 7 Right-click on the "start" button and select "Open Windows Explore". (If the My Computer icon is already on the desktop, click this.) Click “Computer"...
Page 10 Click “System properties” to confirm your PC's operating environment. CPU / Memory...
Page 11 2) In the case of Windows 8 Right-click on the "start" button and select "File Explore" to check the free space on the hard disk. Free space...
Page 12 Right-click on the "start" button and select "System" to confirm your PC’s operating environment.. CPU / Memory...
Page 13: How To Check Display Resolution
Close all other programs when installing. If the PC's screen saver is activated or other applications are operating during the software installation, the installation may fail and defects may appear when Dr. H is run. 5 - 2 - 1.
Page 14 Select “None” and click OK. Confirming PC environment Stopping screensaver System sleep, hibernate Installing base software Installing model software / USB driver Communications unit settings This completes the explanation for stopping the screen saver. Proceed to the remaining steps.
Page 15: How To Set "Sleep After" And "Hibernate After
How to set “Sleep after” and “Hibernate after” 5 - 2 - 2. Set the PC so that the PC does not sleep or hibernate when the Dr. H application software is starting up. 1) In the case of Windows 7 1.
Page 16 3. Click “Change when the computer sleeps”. 4. Click “Change advanced power settings”.
Page 17 5. Double-click “Sleep after”. Click “On battery” and “Plugged in”, click the arrow, and then click “Never”. 6. Double-click “Hibernate after”. Click “On battery” and “Plugged in”, click the arrow, and then click “Never”.
Page 18 2) In the case of Windows 8 Right-click on the "start" button and select "Power Options". Click "Change when the computer sleeps".
Page 19 Click "Change advanced power settings". Double-click “Sleep after”. Click “On battery” and “Plugged in”, click the arrow, and then click "Never".
Page 20 Double-click "Hibernate after". Click "On battery" and "Plugged in", click the arrow, and then click "Never". Confirming PC environment Stopping screensaver System sleep, hibernate Installing base software Installing model software / USB driver Communications unit settings This completes the explanation for the settings for system sleep and hibernate. Proceed to the remaining steps.
Page 21: Installing Base Software
6. Installing Base Software Read included CD and install by following procedure. 1. Double click “Software” folder. 2. Double click “Setup”. 3. When the following message appears, select your preferred language from the pull-down menu, then click "OK".
Page 22 4. A message is displayed telling you that the system is preparing to begin installation. Wait for a few moments. 5. Click "Next (N)" on the screen telling you that installation is about to start.
Page 23 6. The user License Agreement window is displayed. Read the contents carefully. Click "Yes". 7. Click the checkbox for the language option you will be using, then click "Next (N)". (Language options: It is possible to choose languages other than the main language.) Select language which you use.
Page 24 8. Input the store name and store code, then click "Next (N)". The store information you have put in will be printed on the diagnostic results. Dealer ・・・Your company’s name Dealer No・・Phone number 9. Wait for a few moments until installation is complete.
Page 25 10. When installation is complete, click "Finish". 11. When the base software has been installed, it continues on to commence installation of the USB drive. When this message is displayed click "Cancel". Confirming PC environment Stopping screensaver System sleep, hibernate Installing base software Installing model software / USB driver Communications unit settings...
Page 26: Installing Model Software
7. Installing Model Software *This procedure is for installing Model Software which is included in the CD. Latest Model Software is available on Tohatsu Distributor web site. Please ask about detail to your distributor. 1. Insert the software CD into the disk drive.
Page 27 4. Click "Next (N)". 5. When the following message is displayed, wait a few moments.
Page 28 6. Click "Finish (F)". 7. A message is displayed, telling you that the model software setup is in progress. When the setup is complete, the message will disappear automatically. This completes the instructions for installing model software.
Page 29: Usb Driver Installation
8. USB driver installation When the model software has been installed, it continues on to commence installation of the USB driver. When the screen shown below appears, click "Next >". When the screen shown below appears, click "Finish".
Page 30 Confirming PC environment Stopping screensaver System sleep, hibernate Installing base software Installing model software / USB driver Communications unit settings This completes the instructions for installing USB driver.
Page 31: Communication Unit Settings
Connect the USB cable and the communication unit to the PC. The software will be installed automatically. Confirming PC environment Stopping screensaver System sleep, hibernate Installing base software Installing model software / USB driver Communications unit settings Dr. H start up can be prepared in this way.
Page 32: Connecting To Products
The outboard motor DLC has a red connector.DLCs other than for outboard motors have a blue connector. 2. Turn on the ignition switch on the products. 3. Double-click the Dr. H icon on the desktop and start up Dr. H.
Page 33 4. The Dr. H window opens up. When the cursor is placed over the picture of the model it is possible to see which models have the Dr. H model software installed. 5. Click "Start Communication".
Page 34 6. Enter the necessary items in the following windows. (1) Enter name of model. TOHATSU model name Dr.H model name BFT60A BF60A, BFP60A BFW60A BF60A, BFP60A BFT75A BF75DK3 BFT90A BF90DK4 BFT115A BF115D BFT150A BF150A4,BF150AK0 BFT200A BF200AK3 BFT225A BF225AK3 BFT250A BF250A (2) Enter type.
Page 35 7. Check that there are no problems with the confirm items window that follows, and click "OK". 8. When the communication is successful, an image of the product appears.
Page 36 9. If the USB communication fails, the following window is displayed. The communication port setting shows "No USB Connection". 10. Check the communication port by following these steps. Select communication setting and click "Com port setting".
Page 37 11. Click on the Communication port setting. The following message appears. Check the COM Number on the pull down menu. In the example, the COM number is only COM3 so it has not increased. Click "Cancel". 12. After canceling, check the COM number with the USB cable inserted into the PC In the example, it has increased to COM4.
Page 38 14. When the product is not turned on, the red LED light on the communication unit flashes and the following message is displayed.Click "OK". The following window appears. The mark flashes.
Page 39 Check if the ignition switch on the product is on. Check that the communication unit is properly connected. Make sure that the cable connection has not come out and that the connector is fully attached. 15. When the Communication is successful, the red LED light on the communication unit goes off and the green LED light comes on.
Page 40: Failure Diagnosis
11. Failure diagnosis 11 - 1. DTC The DTC generated in response to irregularities in the system after an inspection is carried out for system irregularities is saved in the ECU.The DTC tool is used to display DTC information saved in the ECU. Click "Reading Button"...
Page 41: All History
11 - 2. All history Displays DTC history saved in the ECU. It is possible to display up to five histories — except for the outboard motor ECU. Displays most recent history from the left. (1) Reading button: Displays and renews entire DTC histories saved in the ECU. (2) DTC history window: Displays DTC history starting with the most recent.
Page 42: Data List
11 - 3. Data list Displays real-time information for each device regarding the sensors, switches etc. inspected by the ECU. Can be displayed in a graph. Also has a snapshot function. (1) Start Communication: Start Communication, display data. (2) Settings: Set up snapshot, graph display. (3) ECM reset: Delete ECU's ECM value.
Page 43: Data List Procedures
Data list Procedures (1) Click "Start Communication". *When the Communication starts, the "Start Communication" button switches to "Stop Communication". Click the button again to stop the Communication. The parameter window shows separate signals for sensors, switches, time information etc. Irregular signals are highlighted in yellow. (2) The units for the signals can be changed using the signal dropdown box.
Page 44: Data List Sub-Windows Function
Data list Sub-windows function This function makes it possible to see the data list simultaneously in a separate window. From the window menu, select (1) "sub-window" and then (2) "data list". In Example, the data list and DTC are displayed in two windows. In this example, it is possible to check for irregular data by checking the data list as the DTC appear.
Page 45: Graph Display Function
Graph display function Note : You must stop Communication before making changes to the Graph settings then click “Communication Start” button again. Using this function, time can be seen in conjunction with the changing value of variable data. (1) Click on "Graph". (2) The graph window is displayed.
Page 46 (3) The following settings window is displayed. Set the selected signals, maximum value, minimum value, color, weight etc. that you want for the graph. Graph: Put in a tick for each parameter you wish to display. (It is possible to display 6 parameters.) 6 parameters will appear at once.
Page 47 Changing graph type It is possible to change the graph color, style and width, and place a marker in the graph. When you click on the line, the window for choosing line types is displayed. Line types window_Changing style Select the line style from the dropdown menu.
Page 48 Line types window_Changing color Select the line color from the checkbox. Line types window_Changing weight Select the line weight from the dropdown menu. Line types window_Setting marker It is possible to choose whether to have markers or not, and to set the style.
Page 49 Example: The set parameters are in the lower section of the window. It is possible to confirm the line type and marker settings in the graph legend.
Page 50: Snapshot Function
Snapshot function The valid parameters for the diagnosis can be selected, recorded and saved. The signal for starting the data recording is called the "trigger". It is possible to select the trigger method as manual trigger, DTC trigger or parameter trigger. The initial setting is for a 30 second recording after the manual trigger.
Page 51 (3) Click "Settings" in the upper part of the window in order to make snapshots using settings other than the initial settings. The following window appears. 1. Trigger settings: Select trigger. *The initial setting is for manual trigger. Type Explanation Manual When the user clicks "Start Snapshot", the recording starts.
Page 52 2. Parameters settings Parameter trigger Set the trigger type to parameter and select the watch parameter from the dropdown menu. "Engine Speed" has been selected in this sample window. Next, decide the trigger value for the watch parameter. Enter the desired value into the "Trigger value" box using the PC keyboard. 3000 (rpm) has been entered in the sample window.3000 (rpm) is now the standard trigger value.
Page 53 3. The snapshot offers a high-speed sampling function. This function makes it possible to shorten the sampling time by reducing the amount of data to be read. Click the checkbox for "Log" in "Check All" in the next screen. When the "Log" checkbox is clicked, the ticks disappear from the parameters.
Page 54 When "ON" is clicked for the high-speed sampling, the following appears. The initial setting is for the two upper parameters. When you want to save a parameter, click on the "Log" checkbox.
Page 55 5. Each item set for each type of snapshot can be saved and read. It is possible to record data for the same conditions by (1) saving the settings, (2) reading this setting. When "Save Settings" is clicked, the following window is displayed. Enter the required name in the name box.
Page 56: Ecu Reset Function
ECU reset function Click "ECM Reset"Delete ECM value. When the following message appears, click "Yes" to execute it.
Page 57: Simple Diagnosis
11 - 4. Simple diagnosis This function enables you to make a print out showing the condition of the product during periodic inspections, and to provide information to clients in the form of reports. 1. When the "Read button" is clicked, the data is displayed to the right of the screen. 2.
Page 58 3. In the service report it is possible to add comments for the customer and insert images. Click on the "Make Service Report" button (3) to compile the service report. The following "Service Report" message appears. Select "No" when using for first time. 4.
Page 59 5. Inserting image - 1. To insert an image into the report click the "Insert Image" button (6). - 2. The image file is read when the "Insert Image" button is clicked. (7) The "Open File" screen is displayed.When the image is selected, click "Open". (Make sure you have already prepared the image)
Page 60 6. When finished entering comments and inserting images, click "OK". 7. The following profile list is displayed. Enter name if desired. It is possible to save the setting for the image and the comments that were entered. Click "OK". Print image window comes up.
Page 61 8. This is the print preview window. 9. “Save As” window opens when you check “Save In Excel” check box.
Page 62: Function Test
11 - 5. Function test The function test window displays each type of test that can be performed. The test items are shown in the left area of the screen.The test items are different for each model. There is an explanation of each selected test item in the right area of the screen. To perform the test items, click the "Execute"...
Page 63: Device Configuration
11 - 6. Device Configuration This mode will allow you to configure Engine Instance for multiple engines. . The configuration is not required for a single engine. “Device Configuration” tab is deactivated when ECM does not support this mode. Clicking “Reading Button” will display the stored signal value.
Page 64 Select signals to be changed and change the value according to the procedures Device Configuration Procedures: Dealer Name and Dealer Code are the values entered by the user while installing the Dr.H application. Select signals to be changed and change the value if needed. Select Engine Instance Number to be changed in drop-down selection boxes...
Page 65 Enter your 7 digit Dr.H Serial Number. Enter 7 digit Frame Number. Set the date using the calendar. Once all selections have been made, an Execute button will be available. Click Execute button to change the device configuration.
Page 66 Please do not turn off the combination switch (Ignition Switch) during configuration. Clicking “Reading Button” will display the changed signal value.
Page 67: Onboard Snapshot
11 - 7. Onboard Snapshot When data is stored in the ECM memory, the data is retrieved from the ECM. Onboard Snapshot triggers when DTC occurs and stores the data in the ECM memory for 3 seconds before and for 1 second after the trigger occurs. “Onboard Snapshot”...
Page 68 11 - 8. Maintenance Notification Setting This mode will allow you to set the maintenance notification for the periodical maintenance. “Maintenance Notification Setting” tab is deactivated when ECM does not support this mode. Clicking “Reading Button” will display the stored signal value.
Page 69 Select signals to be set and click “Execute” button. Please do not turn off the combination switch (Ignition Switch) during setting.
Page 70 Clicking “Reading Button” will display the signal value.
Page 71: Faqs
< Setup > Q. How can I uninstall Dr. H? A. Generally, there is no need to uninstall Dr. H, but if you wish to do so, it is possible using the "Add and delete Applications" function in Windows. < Connection >...
Page 72: Terminology
PC.Dr. H and the device manager Com port (Communication number) must be consistent. Abbreviation of "Data Link Connector”. Motor outboards have a red connector to connect to Dr. H. All other products compatible with Dr. H have a blue connector. DLC cable Cable to connect communication unit and products' DLC.