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SP Diagnostics 1410 Quick Start Manual

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1410 – SPi Electronic Service & Diagnostic Tool
Please read this information carefully before using your new SPi Handset
Thank you for purchasing your SPi diagnostic and service tool. We at SP Diagnostics believe
that you will have many years of successful business as a result of your investment and it is our
aim to ensure that you will remain as up-to-date as possible. Please refer to these instructions
when using the tool, if you experience any difficulties then please contact the technical help line
on the number below:
TECHNICAL HELP LINE NO. 0844 561 7861
Please register your product with SP Diagnostics by completing the registration card that came
with your product. (please remember to affix stamp before posting), you can also register on-line
by selecting the following link:
SPi support area!
By registering your product you can take advantage of the following:
• SP Diagnostics product and technical updates via email
SP Diagnostics will keep you up to date with new products, special offers and
technical information
• Notification of application updates for your new SPi tool
Your new SPi Tool is updateable. When updates are available notifications will be
sent to all registered users and a posting will be made on the SP Diagnostics
support website
Updating your SPi Tool
When you receive notification of an update, you can log on to the SPi support area of the SP
Diagnostic Support web site and follow the instructions. Updates are easy to install and keep
you up to date with the very latest software available at all times.
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  • Page 1 Please read this information carefully before using your new SPi Handset Thank you for purchasing your SPi diagnostic and service tool. We at SP Diagnostics believe that you will have many years of successful business as a result of your investment and it is our aim to ensure that you will remain as up-to-date as possible.
  • Page 2: Specifications

    Features: Covers over 30 Vehicle Manufacturers plus EOBD Consolidates existing ACR4 & G2 technology Use of just one J1962 harness to cover all 16Pin applications No more Pods required, Just 1 SD Card Integrated Applications List Large Multi-Functional graphics display with dual screen options High Visibility Back Lit Display Split Screen function to allow analogue and ECU data at the same time* Monthly Internet or four monthly SD card updates...
  • Page 3: Kit Contents

    Kit Contents 1. SPi Handset (30550100) 2. SPi 16Pin Diagnostic Cable (30220300) 3. SPi Legacy Harness Adapter 4. PC/SPi USB Data Cable (USBSPi) 5. SPi Applications CD (CDSPi) 3. Legacy Harness Adapter 1. SPi Handset 2. 16Pin Diagnostic Cable 4. PC/SPi USB Cable 5.
  • Page 4: Menu & Icons

    Menu & Icons Main Menu Manufacturer Icon – Select this to start Vehicle Specific Serial Diagnostics EOBD Icon – Select this to start Generic Diagnostics functions with Graphing Capability. Remember to select manufacturer for OEM specific EOBD Descriptions! System Setup Icon – Select this to configure the various settings of the SPi Information Icon –...
  • Page 5 System Setup Menu Contrast Icon – Select this to adjust the display contrast. Use the up and down arrows to adjust and press OK to save the settings Clock Icon – Select this to change the date and time of the SPi Garage Information Icon –...
  • Page 6 First Time Use Procedure Your SPi arrives to you in a locked state. This is for security and registration purposes. To use your new SPi first you are required to unlock your unit. Please follow the instructions below to obtain your “Registration Code”: Plug the SPi in to the diagnostic socket on any available car with a 16Pin socket, or if you have an ACR4 power supply you can use this in conjunction with the “Legacy Harness Adapter”.
  • Page 7: Web Site Registration

    “ENTER” Web Site Registration It is important that you take the time to register on the SP Diagnostics Support web site at www.spsupport.com . To do this click on the “Register” text at the top right hand of the screen and follow the instructions.
  • Page 8 Quick Start Guide Now you are ready to start using the SPi to diagnose faults and also carry out service functions on the range of cars covered. Remember you can look at the complete Applications List on the CD provided, simply put the disk in to your laptop or desktop PC and you will be presented with a menu to choose from the Application Guides.
  • Page 9 Saved Screens Overview of Saved Screens The saved screens functionality allows you to record an image of what is displayed on the SPi handset for viewing later. This can be used to record fault codes and descriptions or component readings without needing to write them down. Screens that you save using the SPi are stored on the SD memory card and so are retained after the SPi is powered off.
  • Page 10 Accessing screens saved on the SPi handset 1. Start the SPi Suite using either the SP Diagnostics SPi Suite icon on your desktop or on your start menu (Start > All Programs > SP Diagnostics > SPi Suite). 2. From the main screen click: 3.
  • Page 11 4. The screen below will be displayed and any screens saved on the SPi will be loaded one at a time into the Preview area. 5. Once all the screens have loaded the status bar will display the number of screens loaded: 6.
  • Page 12 Saving a single screen 1. Right click on the screen you wish to save, a menu will appear: 2. Click 3. Choose a location and filename for the screen and click Screen images can be saved in four possible formats by changing the ‘Save as type’ setting: Bitmap (*.bmp) GIF (*.gif)
  • Page 13 Saving multiple screens 1. Select the screens that you wish to save by clicking on them, those that are selected will be highlighted: 2. In the ‘Tasks’ menu click 3. Select a folder in which to save the screen images and click 4.
  • Page 14 Viewing a single screen 1. Right click on the screen you wish to view, a menu will appear: 2. Click 3. A new window will appear showing you a larger version of the screen image: 4. Click when you have finished viewing the screen to close the window. Deleting a single screen 1.
  • Page 15 Deleting multiple screens 1. Select the screens that you wish to delete by clicking on them, those that are selected will be highlighted: 2. In the ‘Tasks’ menu click 3. You will be asked to confirm you wish to delete the selected screens: 4.
  • Page 16 Printing screens 1. Select the screens that you wish to print by clicking on them, those that are selected will be highlighted: 2. In the ‘Tasks’ menu click 3. The standard windows Print dialog will appear: 4. Select the printer and options you desire then click 5.
  • Page 17 Print Preview You can use the print preview function to see what the printed pages will look like before they are sent to the printer. This can be useful to be certain you have selected the correct saved screens. 1. Select the screens that you wish to print preview by clicking on them, those that are selected will be highlighted: 2.
  • Page 18 Page Setup The page setup screen is used to configure printing preferences for paper size and margins. 1. In the ‘Tasks’ menu click 2. The Page Setup window will be displayed: 3. Once you have made any necessary adjustments to the printing settings press to save the changes or to discard the changes.

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