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Page 1 Opus Clean Truck User Manual Version 2.2...
Page 2 Opus Clean Truck User Manual © 2024 Opus Inspection, Inc. All rights reserved. Opus, and Opus logos, Opus Clean Truck and Smog DADdy are trademarks or registered trademarks of Opus Inspection, Inc. or one of its affiliates. All other trademarks or registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Introduction ........................ 1 About this Manual ......................1 Document Conventions ....................1 Safety Information ...................... 2 Safety Instructions ......................2 Kit Overview ....................... 4 Tablet components ......................6 Getting started ....................... 6 Key Features (OBD Device) ....................7 Indicator LEDs ........................
Page 4 Appendix ........................30 Maintenance ........................30 Troubleshooting ......................30 Wireless Tips .........................31 Remote Diagnostic Support.....................32 Technician Menu ......................32 Contacting Customer Service ..................33 Ordering ........................33 Specifications ........................33...
Page 5: Introduction
Introduction Opus Clean Truck software bundled with a Clean Truck device is a new generation Heavy Duty (HD) On-Board Diagnostic (OBD) Device for vehicle emissions testing within CARB’s Clean Truck Check program. It complies with the California Air Resources Board (CARB) Clean Truck Check requirements.
Page 6: Safety Information
The device is intended for use by properly trained and skilled technicians that are authorized by the California Air Resources Board (CARB) to conduct HD I/M tests (Clean Truck Check). The safety information presented in this User’s Manual reminds the operator to exercise safe care when conducting a smog check.
Page 7 Do not disassemble or modify the device, as this may result in fire, electric shock, or device failure. Contact Opus Inspection Customer Service to inspect, adjust, and repair the internal components of the unit. Do not use the device in abnormal conditions, i.e. presence of smoke, excessive heat, odd smell, peculiar noise, etc.
Page 8: Kit Overview
Kit Overview Your kit includes the following hardware components. OBD Device Tablet 1 ft. HD Cable 4 ft. DLC Cable 3.3 ft. USB Cable Crossover Cable Opus Inspection, Inc. Opus Clean Truck Manual VER 2.2 Page 4 of 34...
Page 9: Hardware Descriptions
 Device - female Crossover Cable J1939 Crossover Cable Used to read J1939 signals from earlier models. Its compatible with 2016 and newer Paccar Peterbilt/ Kenworth/Cummins engines. Opus Inspection, Inc. Opus Clean Truck Manual VER 2.2 Page 5 of 34...
Page 10: Tablet Components
2. Plug the AC adapter circular connector into the bottom of the tablet (there may be a small cover) 3. Plug the AC power cord into an electrical outlet. 4. Press the power button to start up Opus Inspection, Inc. Opus Clean Truck Manual VER 2.2 Page 6 of 34...
Page 11: Key Features (Obd Device)
Indicator on the tablet glows amber when charging is in progress, and glows green when its fully charged Key Features (OBD Device) Fault LED Information LED Vehicle Voltage LED Power LED OBD Comm LED PC Comm LED Opus Inspection, Inc. Opus Clean Truck Manual VER 2.2 Page 7 of 34...
Page 12: Indicator Leds
Illuminates when battery voltage is present on the vehicles OBDII port (pin 16). OBD Comm Once a vehicle inspection has been initiated, this light indicates a communications link between the vehicle and device has been established. Opus Inspection, Inc. Opus Clean Truck Manual VER 2.2 Page 8 of 34...
Page 13: Cable Ports
Connects device to the computer using a USB cable. Provides power and a communication link between the device and the computer. Alternate 1/8” Phono Jack Connects device to the Alternate Ground cable. This is not Ground used for the Clean Truck application. Bottom Connections Self-Test Port Port Connector Function Female Connects device to the vehicle’s DLC (OBDII) using either a DLC...
Page 14: Connections
4 ft. vehicle DLC cable (or 4 ft DLC cable and HD Cable Next to the computer  3.3 ft. computer USB cable (used to charge the device) Opus Inspection, Inc. Opus Clean Truck Manual VER 2.2 Page 10 of 34...
Page 15 Wireless Connection Example 1’ ft. HD Adapter (when needed) Bluetooth Link HD Test Vehicle Tablet 4 ft. DLC Cable Opus Inspection, Inc. Opus Clean Truck Manual VER 2.2 Page 11 of 34...
Page 16: Entering The Device Id
If this is the first time using the tablet software, you will be prompted to enter the device ID associated with the Opus Clean Truck kit. Find the device ID located on the tag affixed to the tablet. The device ID will begin with “CACT” and be 14 digits long.
Page 17: User Registration
2. Enter all the information in the Add New Tester screen. The Tester ID entered here must match the Tester ID assigned by CARB. When the information is complete, select Continue Opus Inspection, Inc. Opus Clean Truck Manual VER 2.2 Page 13 of 34...
Page 18: Editing An Existing User
1. From the Tester Maintenance screen, select Edit Tester to edit an existing user 2. Login by entering the user ID and password of the user you would like to edit, select Continue Opus Inspection, Inc. Opus Clean Truck Manual VER 2.2 Page 14 of 34...
Page 19: Deleting A User
1. From the Tester Maintenance screen, select Delete Tester to delete a user 2. Login by entering the user ID and password of the user you would like to delete, select Continue Opus Inspection, Inc. Opus Clean Truck Manual VER 2.2 Page 15 of 34...
Page 20 3. Verify this is the proper user to delete, select Continue Opus Inspection, Inc. Opus Clean Truck Manual VER 2.2 Page 16 of 34...
Page 21: Pairing The Obd Device
If your device does not appear in the list, ensure it is powered and select Rediscover. Select the item in the list that matches the serial number on the OBD device being paired, select Continue Opus Inspection, Inc. Opus Clean Truck Manual VER 2.2 Page 17 of 34...
Page 22: Unpairing A Device
4. The OBD device will then be paired with the tablet and is ready for testing Unpairing a Device 1. From the Bluetooth menu, select Unpair Device to unpair a device from the tablet Opus Inspection, Inc. Opus Clean Truck Manual VER 2.2 Page 18 of 34...
Page 23: View Paired Device Status
3. The software will unpair the currently paired device and return to the Bluetooth menu View Paired Device Status 1. From the Bluetooth menu, select View Status to show if a device is paired to the tablet Opus Inspection, Inc. Opus Clean Truck Manual VER 2.2 Page 19 of 34...
Page 24 2. The Bluetooth status screen will show the serial number of the OBD device if one is paired to the tablet. If not it will indicate no device is connected. To close the status screen, select Continue Opus Inspection, Inc. Opus Clean Truck Manual VER 2.2 Page 20 of 34...
Page 25: Connecting To Wifi
3. The software will search for available WiFi networks and display a screen with the results of the search. Select Search Again at any time to restart the network scan. Select the desired network ID in the list, select Continue Opus Inspection, Inc. Opus Clean Truck Manual VER 2.2 Page 21 of 34...
Page 26: Disconnecting From A Network
5. The tablet will then connect to the WiFi network that was selected and be ready for testing Disconnecting From a Network 1. From the WiFi Menu select Disconnect WiFi Network to begin the network disconnection process Opus Inspection, Inc. Opus Clean Truck Manual VER 2.2 Page 22 of 34...
Page 27: View Network Status
2. The network status screen will show the information for the WiFi network currently connected to. If the tablet is not connected to a network, the information will be blank. To close the status screen, select Continue Opus Inspection, Inc. Opus Clean Truck Manual VER 2.2 Page 23 of 34...
Page 28: Show Available Networks
2. The software will search for available WiFi networks and display a screen with the results of the search. Select Search Again at any time to restart the network scan. To close the network list screen, select Continue Opus Inspection, Inc. Opus Clean Truck Manual VER 2.2 Page 24 of 34...
Page 29: Performing An Obd Test
Automatic This will automatically detect which test to run (J1979 or J1939) b. HD OBD Test (J1939) This will run the HD (J1939) test c. LD OBD Test (J1979) This will run the LD (J1979) test Opus Inspection, Inc. Opus Clean Truck Manual VER 2.2 Page 25 of 34...
Page 30 4. Scan the VIN of the vehicle being tested. The VIN be scanned using the P1 button on the scanner. Alternatively, select Enter VIN Manually to type the VIN (double blind entry) 5. Type the license plate of the vehicle, select Continue Opus Inspection, Inc. Opus Clean Truck Manual VER 2.2 Page 26 of 34...
Page 31 7. Connect the DLC cable to the vehicle, start the engine, select Continue to begin the test 8. Communications will be attempted and if successful, the test will execute. Opus Inspection, Inc. Opus Clean Truck Manual VER 2.2 Page 27 of 34...
Page 32 10. Enter comments if desired, select Continue to complete the test. 11. A test completed confirmation will be displayed, select Continue to return to the main menu. Opus Inspection, Inc. Opus Clean Truck Manual VER 2.2 Page 28 of 34...
Page 33 12. Note that a connection to the internet must be maintained throughout the entire test. If the internet connection is lost during the test, the test will be aborted and must be run again. Opus Inspection, Inc. Opus Clean Truck Manual VER 2.2 Page 29 of 34...
Page 34: Appendix
Difficulty Suggestions OBD Comm didn’t -Check all cables to confirm they are properly and securely connected. illuminate -Confirm OPUS Clean Truck software is open and operational. Indicator Lights Difficulty Suggestions OBD Comm didn’t Check all cables to confirm they are properly and securely connected.
Page 35: Wireless Tips
USB until all the lights go out. Then, wait 10 seconds and plug it back in. You should be able to resume testing. Opus Inspection, Inc. Opus Clean Truck Manual VER 2.2 Page 31 of 34...
Page 36: Remote Diagnostic Support
Clicking View TeamViewer Id from the main menu will display an id number that can be provided to Opus support personnel. This allows an authorized Opus Inspection representative a way to remotely log in to your tablet and offer troubleshooting and diagnosis. There is also an integrated chat option available where inspectors can send and receive text from the Opus Inspection representative assisting them during the support process.
Page 37: Contacting Customer Service
Contacting Customer Service Contact Opus Inspection Customer Service for technical assistance, placing orders and to ask questions. Technical Support Email: support@smogDADdy.com Telephone: 855-766-4323 Hours: Monday – Friday from 8 AM – 5 PM Pacific Ordering To order cables, devices or system components contact Opus Inspection Customer Service as mentioned above.
Page 38 This device complies with FCC RF radiation exposure limits set forth for the general population. This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. Opus Inspection, Inc. Opus Clean Truck Manual VER 2.2 Page 34 of 34...