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Idutex xTuner PT101 User Manual

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  • Page 1 PT101 Automotive Circuit Tester Users Manual...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    CATALOG 1. Safety Precautions and Warnings..............1 2. Using the Test Tool..................2 2.1 Appearance and Controls..............2 2.2 Specifications..................4 2.3 Product Included.................. 5 2.4 General Description................5 2.5 Power.....................6 2.6 Quick Self-Test..................6 2.7 Circuit Breaker..................7 2.8 Work mode....................8 3. Test Applications.................... 13 3.1 Voltage &...

  • Page 3: Safety Precautions And Warnings

    Shenzhen IDUTEX Tech Co., Ltd Safety Precautions and Warnings To prevent personal injury or damage to vehicles and/or the test tool, read this instruction manual first and observe the following safety precautions at a minimum whenever working on a vehicle: ●...

  • Page 4: Using The Test Tool

    Shenzhen IDUTEX Tech Co., Ltd When the power switch in the tool is depressed battery current/voltage is conducted directly to the tip which may cause sparks when contacting ground or certain circuits. Therefore the tool should NOT be used around flammables such as gasoline or its vapors.
  • Page 5 Shenzhen IDUTEX Tech Co., Ltd Safety Precautions and Warnings To prevent personal injury or damage to vehicles and/or the test tool, read this instruction manual first and observe the following safety precautions at a minimum whenever working on a vehicle: Always perform automotive testing in a safe environment.

  • Page 6: Specifications

    Shenzhen IDUTEX Tech Co., Ltd 2.2 Specifications Display TFT color display (160 x 128 PPI) Dimensions 195 mm (7.68”) *50.5 mm (1.99”)*33mm 12.0 - 30.0V power provided via vehicle External Power battery. Recommended 12v power supply Min Operating Voltage 8 VDC...

  • Page 7: Product Included

    Shenzhen IDUTEX Tech Co., Ltd 8 Amps = No Trip Breaker Trip Response 8 Amps = 1 sec. Short Circuit = 0.3 sec. Operating Temperature -20°C (-4°F) to 50°C (122°F) Storage Temperature -40°C (-40°F) to 65°C (149°F) 2.3 Product Included (1) User manual.

  • Page 8: Power

    Shenzhen IDUTEX Tech Co., Ltd ● determine at a glance if a circuit is positive, negative, or open without having to reconnect clips from one battery pole to another. ● test for continuity with its built-in auxiliary ground lead. ● by depressing the power switch, conduct a positive or negative battery current to the probe tip for testing the function of an electrical component without the use of jumper wires.

  • Page 9: Circuit Breaker

    Shenzhen IDUTEX Tech Co., Ltd Press the Power Switch rearward to activate the tip with a negative voltage. The Blue LED should light and the LCD display will read the “0.0V” (ground). Your tool is working correctly and is now ready for use. (Figure 2)

  • Page 10: Work Mode

    Shenzhen IDUTEX Tech Co., Ltd battery current to the tip even when the power switch is pressed. Intentionally tripping the breaker and using the tool to probe can be considered an added precaution against accidental pressing of the power switch.
  • Page 11 Shenzhen IDUTEX Tech Co., Ltd AC voltage While the tool in this mode, contact the probe tip to a circuit, then the LCD display will read the Max. voltage, the Min. voltage, frequency. ( Figure 4) Figure 4...
  • Page 12 Shenzhen IDUTEX Tech Co., Ltd Resistance While the tool in this mode, contact the probe tip to a circuit, then the LCD display will read the resistance between the tip and auxiliary ground lead. (Figure 5) Figure 5...
  • Page 13 Shenzhen IDUTEX Tech Co., Ltd Diode While the tool in this mode, contact the probe tip to a circuit, then the LCD display will read the diode voltage between the tip and auxiliary ground lead. (Figure 6) Figure 6...
  • Page 14 Shenzhen IDUTEX Tech Co., Ltd Current While the tool in this mode, contact the probe tip to a circuit and press the power switch up, then the LCD display will read the current with a resolution of 0.1 A.( Figure 7) Please do not test when power up more than 20V.

  • Page 15: Test Applications

    Shenzhen IDUTEX Tech Co., Ltd Test Applications 3.1 Voltage & Polarity Testing While the tool is in DC Voltage mode, contact the probe tip to a POSITIVE circuit. The red LED will light and the LCD displays the voltage with a resolution of 0.01V, a high pitched tone will sound.

  • Page 16: Continuity Testing

    Shenzhen IDUTEX Tech Co., Ltd 3.2 Continuity Testing While the tool is in Resistance mode, using the probe tip with chassis ground or the auxiliary ground lead, continuity can be tested on wires and components attached or disconnected from the vehicle s electrical system.
  • Page 17 Shenzhen IDUTEX Tech Co., Ltd In other cases, the LCD only indicates the resistance value. (Figure 10) Figure 10 If the resistance value is greater than 1M , the LCD will show “1.”. NOTE: You can use the probe tip to pierce the plastic insulation on a wire.

  • Page 18: Signal Circuit Testing

    Shenzhen IDUTEX Tech Co., Ltd 3.3 Signal Circuit Testing Once you extract a DTC from the vehicle and realize that troubleshooting begins with some kind of sensor circuit, there is a quick test you can perform to verify the code. Testing your sensor is easy while using the tool.

  • Page 19: Activating Components In Your Hand

    Shenzhen IDUTEX Tech Co., Ltd 3.4 Activating Components in Your Hand While the tool is in DC Voltage mode, by using the probe tip in connection with the auxiliary ground lead, components can be activated right in your hand, thereby testing their functions.

  • Page 20: Testing Trailer Lights And Connections

    Shenzhen IDUTEX Tech Co., Ltd If the circuit breaker tripped, the tool has been overloaded. This could happen for the following reasons: The contact you are probing is a direct ground or negative voltage. The component you are testing is short-circuited.

  • Page 21: Activating Components In The Vehicle

    Shenzhen IDUTEX Tech Co., Ltd If the circuit breaker tripped, that contact is likely a ground. Reboot the device by letting it cool down for 15 seconds until it clicks into place. 3.6 Activating Components in The Vehicle While the tool in DC Voltage mode, contact the probe tip to the positive terminal of the component, the blue LED should light, indicating continuity to ground.

  • Page 22: Activating Components W/Ground

    Shenzhen IDUTEX Tech Co., Ltd NOTE : When powering up components, you can increase the life of power switch if you first press the switch, then contact the tip to the component. The arcing will take place at the tip instead of the contacts of the switch.
  • Page 23 Shenzhen IDUTEX Tech Co., Ltd further activation. (Figure 16) If the blue LED went off at that instant or if the circuit breaker tripped, the tool has been overloaded. This could happen for the following reasons: The contact you are probing is a direct positive voltage.

  • Page 24: Checking For Bad Ground Contacts

    Shenzhen IDUTEX Tech Co., Ltd WARNING : With this function, if you are contacting a protected circuit, a vehicle’s fuse can be blown or tripped if you apply ground to it. 3.8 Checking for Bad Ground Contacts Probe the suspected ground wire or contact with the probe tip.

  • Page 25: Red/Blue Polarity Led

    Shenzhen IDUTEX Tech Co., Ltd Here is an example for this application. If you are following a short in the brake light circuit, you may know that the wire must pass through the wiring harness at the door sill. Locate the color-coded wire in the harness and expose it.

  • Page 26: Test Tool Know-How

    The switch can be snapped out and replaced in seconds. You can buy switches from your IDUTEX authorized tool supplier. The tool with the Rocker Switch slots makes it easy to replace a worn switch in the field without having to send it in for repair.
  • Page 27 Shenzhen IDUTEX Tech Co., Ltd Figure 17 Make sure to install the switch straight and press until flush with casing. (Figure 18) Figure 18...

  • Page 28: Equipment Repair

    Failure caused by improper maintenance, etc., is not covered by the warranty. 5.3 Product warranty process Send the product to your local dealer or send it to IDUTEX, attach the proof of purchase, warranty card, fill in the following information: company name, contact person, mobile phone number, problem description, and...

  • Page 29: Over-Warranty Product Maintenance Regulations

    Maintenance costs to the account, my company can be repaired. Contact Us ● Company: Shenzhen IDUTEX Tech Co., Ltd ● Tel: +86 (0)755-26407749 ● Any questions or need technical support, please email us : support@idutex.com;...
  • Page 30 Shenzhen IDUTEX Tech Co., Ltd Tel/Fax: +86(0)755-26407749 E-Mail: support@idutex.com Address: No.505, Building2, West Area, MinQi Technical Park, Ａｄｄｒｅｓｓ：　Ｎｏ．５０8，　Ｂｕｉｌｄｉｎｇ２，　Ｗｅｓｔ　Ａｒｅａ，　ＭｉｎＱｉ　Ｔｅｃｈｎｉｃａｌ　Ｐａｒｋ，　 LiShan Road, Nanshan District, Shenzhen,China. ＬｉＳｈａｎ　Ｒｏａｄ，　Ｎａｎｓｈａｎ　Ｄｉｓｔｒｉｃｔ，　Ｓｈｅｎｚｈｅｎ，Ｃｈｉｎａ．...

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