ANCEL AD410 User manual

AD410
Safety Precautions and Warnings
To avoid injury or damage to the vehicle and/or scan tool, first read this manual
and observe the following safety precautions when working on a vehicle:
First, turn off the ignition. Connect the 16-pin connector, and then turn on the
ignition.
Always perform vehicle tests in a safe environment.
Do not attempt to operate or observe the unit while driving a vehicle.
Operating or observing the device distracts to the driver and may result in a
fatal accident.
Wear safety glasses that meet the standards of ANSI.
Keep clothing, hair, hands, tools, test equipment, etc. away from all moving or
hot engine parts.
Operate the vehicle in a well-ventilated area: Exhaust fumes are toxic.
Place blocks in front of the drive wheels and never leave the vehicle
unattended while performing tests.
Use extreme caution when working near the ignition coil, distributor cap,
ignition wires and spark plugs. These components generate dangerous
voltages when the engine is running.
Keep a fire extinguisher nearby that is suitable for gasoline, chemical, and
electrical fires.
Keep the scan tool dry, clean, and free of oil/water or grease. If necessary,
use a mild detergent on a clean cloth to clean the outside of the scan tool.

2. General Information
2.1 On-Board Diagnostics (OBD) II
The first generation of on-board diagnostics (called OBD I) was developed by the
California Air Resources Board (CARB) and introduced in 1988 to monitor some
components of vehicle emission control. With the advancement of technology and the
desire to improve the on-board diagnostic system, a new generation of on-board
diagnostic system was developed. This second generation on-board diagnostic system is
called "OBD II".
The OBD II system is designed to monitor emission control systems and major engine
components by performing either continuous or periodic tests of specific components and
vehicle conditions. When a problem is detected, the OBD II system turns on a warning
light (MIL) on the vehicle's instrument panel to alert the driver, typically with the words
"Check Engine" or "Service Engine Soon." The system also stores important information
about the detected malfunction so a technician can accurately find and fix the problem.
Below are three such valuable pieces of information:
1) Whether the malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) is set to 'On' or 'Off';
2) Whether diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) are stored and if so, which ones;
3) Status of the standby monitor.
2.2 Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs)
OBD II Diagnostic Trouble Codes are codes stored by the on-board computer diagnostic
system in response to a problem detected in the vehicle. These codes identify a specific
problem area and are intended to give you an indication of where in the vehicle a fault
may be occurring. OBD II Diagnostic Trouble Codes consist of a five-character
alphanumeric code. The first character, a letter, indicates which control system sets the
code. The other four characters, all numbers, provide additional information about where
the DTC originated and what operating conditions triggered it. Below is an example that
illustrates the structure of the digits:

Figure 1-2: Explanation of a diagnostic trouble code.
2.3 Location of the Data Link Connector (DLC)
The DLC (Data Link Connector or Diagnostic Link Connector) is the standardized 16-pin
connector used to connect diagnostic tools to the vehicle's on-board computer. The DLC
is typically located 12 inches from the center of the instrument panel (dashboard), under
or on the driver's side of most vehicles. If the Data Link Connector is not located under the
dashboard, there should be a sticker there indicating its location. On some Asian and
European vehicles, the DLC is located behind the ashtray and the ashtray must be
removed to access the connector. If you can not find the DLC, check the vehicle's service
manual to see where it is located.

Figure 1-3: The DLC connector (left) is located in the area of the vehicle interior you see
on the right (black arrow).
3. Using the Scan Tool
3.1 Tool Description - ANCEL AD410
1. LCD DISPLAY - Displays test results. 2.4" TFT 262K true color,320*240
QVGA LCD display.
2. ENTER BUTTON –Confirms a selection (or action) from a menu.
3. EXIT BUTTON –Cancels a selection (or action) from a menu or returns to the menu.

4. UP SCROLL BUTTON -Scroll up an item by item menu.
5. DOWN SCROLL BUTTON -Scroll down an item-by-item menu.
6 . "I/M"BUTTON - Quick State Emissions Readiness Check and Drive Cycle Check.
Comments:
MIL Yellow- Dashboard MIL ON
MIL Grey-Dashboard MIL OFF
-no support
-complete
-not complete 7. OBDII CONNECTOR - Connect the scan tool to the vehicle's Data Link
Connector (DLC)
3.2 Specifications
1) Display: 2.4" TFT 262K true color
2) Operating temperature: 0 to 50℃(32 to 140 Fº).
3) Storage temperature: -20 to 70℃(-4 to 158 Fº).
4) External power supply: 8.0 to 18.0 V power supply from vehicle battery
5) Dimensions: 124x77.4x23.5mm 6) Weight: 0.35kg
3 Supplied accessories
1) User manual - Instructions for operating the device.
2) USB cable - Used to upgrade the scan tool.
3.4 DTC Lookup
The DTC Lookup function allows you to search for definitions of codes stored in the
built-in code library.
1) From the main menu, use the UP /DOWN keys to select Code
Lookup and press ENTER.

To query the error code, press enter + up, cursor to the left; press enter +
down, the cursor to the right.
For manufacturer specific codes, you must select a vehicle make in an additional screen
to search for DTC definitions.
If no definition is found (SAE or manufacturer specific), the scan tool will display "DTC
definition not found!". Please refer to the vehicle's service manual".
2) Press the EXIT key and return to the main menu.
3.5 Review
This function allows you to review the recorded DTCs. Select the [Review] menu and
press the ENTER key. The screen will be displayed as follows:
3.6 Setting up the tool
The scan tool allows you to make the following adjustments and settings:
1) Select language: Select the language you want to use.
2) Unit of measurement: Set the unit of measurement to English or Metric.
3) Set Beep: Switches ON /OFF beep tone.
4) Record: ON Turns recording on/off.
5) Feedback.

3.7 Reviewing and printing diagnostic reports
1. Download the upgrade file from the ANCEL website.
2. the device is connected to the computer via a USB cable. .
3. open the "Update" application.
4. Click " Review & Print " and automatically generate diagnostic reports.

3.8 About
Select [About] and the following is displayed:
3.9 I/M
Select [I/M] and the following is displayed：

4. OBD II Diagnostics
CAUTION: Do not connect or disconnect test equipment while the ignitionis on or the
engine is running.
1) Turn off the ignition.
2) Locate the vehicle's 16-pin Data Link Connector (DLC).
3) Plug the scan tool cable connector into the vehicle's DLC.
4) Turn on the ignition. The engine may be off or running.
5) Press ENTER to enter the main menu. UPUse the /DOWN key to select
Diagnostics from the menu.
6) Press ENTER to confirm.
When the message "LINKING ERROR!" appears on the display.
- Make sure that the ignition is ON;
- Check that the OBD II connector of the scan tool is securely connected to the DLC of the
vehicle;
- Turn off the ignition and wait for about 10 seconds. Turn the ignition back on and repeat
the process from step 5.
4.1 Read Codes 1) Select [Read Codes] and press ENTER in the diagnostic menu. If
there are some codes, the screen will display the codes as follows.

2) According to the above figure, select another item by pressing UP or
DOWN and press ENTER to confirm.
3) After viewing all codes, you can press EXIT to return to the previous menu.
4.2 Delete Codes 1) Select [Delete Codes], the screen will display the interface shown
below.
Press ENTER to delete the DTCs, the screen will display the interface shown below: