Actron CP9680 AutoScanner Plus Technical manual

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CP9680 AutoScanner® Plus
CP9680 Update Instructions
Note: Scanning Suite 4.3 should be installed on the PC prior to performing the tool
update.
Prepare the AutoScanner® Plus
1. Plug the tool into the PC via the USB port using a USB A to mini B cable.
2. In the Main Menu, arrow down to System Setup and press ENTER.
3. In the System Setup menu, arrow down to Program Mode and press ENTER.
Note: Antivirus software and firewalls installed on your PC can prevent
updates from properly downloading. It is recommended to disable these for
the duration of the update.

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Updating the AutoScanner® Plus
4. Open Scanning Suite on the PC by double clicking the Actron LaunchPad
shortcut or clicking start/All Programs/Scanning Suite/Actron/LaunchPad.
or
5. Click Tool Update.
6. The ScanLoader application will open. Click Next to continue.
7. Verify that your computer is connected to the internet. (Please note: Internet
connection is not required to complete the update. Simply choose Ignore when
Internet connection is not found.) Check the option for Scanning Suite to
automatically detect the device and click Next.

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8. Wait while version information is downloaded from the internet and connection to
the device is established.
Note: Although the device is plugged into a USB port, the software will connect
using a virtual com port.
Note: If Scanning Suite cannot find the device, you will see a “could not connect
to the device” message. If this occurs, try using a different USB port or check
Windows Device Manger to ensure the drivers are properly installed and a virtual
COM port was created for the tool.
9. Once Scanning Suite is connected to the device, a version list will be displayed.
Choose the most recent version and click Next.

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10. Wait while version information is downloaded from our update server. This may
take several minutes.
11. Once the files are downloaded, you will need to authorize the software. Since this
is a free update, the software serial number and authorization code is not required.
Click Next to install the new software onto the tool.
12. Click Finish to begin the installation.

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13. Wait while the tool is being programmed and click Done once completed.
14. The update is complete and the tool will display Success. You may now
disconnect the tool and close the Scanning Suite application.