Autel MaxiProgrammer 201 User manual

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Before operating or maintaining this unit, please read this manual carefully,
paying attention to the safety warnings and precautions.
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Contents
1SAFETY PRECAUTIONS................................................................ 1
2INTRODUCTION ............................................................................ 2
SPECIFICATIONS................................................................................ 2
ACCESSORIES INCLUDED .................................................................... 3
COMPONENTS AND PORTS .................................................................. 4
3PRODUCT TROUBLESHOOTING .................................................13
4UPDATE........................................................................................14
SOFTWARE UPDATE..........................................................................14
5COMPLIANCE INFORMATION......................................................16
6WARRANTY AND SERVICE..........................................................18
LIMITED ONE YEAR WARRANTY ..........................................................18
SERVICE INFORMATION......................................................................19

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1 Safety Precautions
The AUTELTECH MaxiProgrammer 201 (XP201 for short) has been
carefully designed to help automotive technicians maintaining and
servicing modern vehicles.
To avoid personal injury or damage to vehicles, please read this
manual first and observe the following safety precautions whenever
working on a vehicle.
Make sure:
The diagnosis or service is performed in a safe environment.
The vehicle is operated in a well-ventilated work area.
The vehicle parts and XP201 components are welded at a
constant temperature.
The vehicle and XP201 are powered off and grounded.
The XP201 is dry, clean, and free from oil, water, grease and dust.
Electrostatic interference is avoided during operation. If a failure
occurs due to electrostatic interference, please try to operate
again.

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2 Introduction
The MaxiProgrammer 201 is specially designed to read Volkswagen
vehicle key chip data, clone and generate exclusive keys, read/write
on-board EEPROM data, and read/write Freescale 9S12 MCUs. By
working with diagnostic tool and PC that are both loaded with
programmer software, the MaxiProgrammer 201 can read/write key
chip data quickly and accurately.
Specifications
Table 2-1 Specifications
Item
Description
Operating Temperature
-10℃~ 85℃(14℉~ 185℉)
Storage Temperature
-20℃~ 85℃(-4℉~ 185℉)
Port
Mini USB, VGA_DB15
Input Voltage
5 VDC
Operating Current
< 250 mA
Maximum Consumption
1 W
Device Dimensions (L*W*H)
130 mm * 68 mm * 28 mm
Package Dimensions (L*W*H)
201 mm * 167 mm * 75 mm
Net Weight
466 g
Gross Weight
11 kg (20 pcs)

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Accessories Included
APB001 –EEPROMAdaptor
APA002 –EEPROM Socket
APA001 –EEPROM Clamp Integrated
MC9S12 Cable
User’s Manual
APC001 –USB Cable (Standard USB –
Mini USB)
APC002 –USB Cable (Mini USB –Mini
USB) (Optional)
The two types of USB cables work with
different products, please choose the
corresponding USB cable for the product
you use.

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Components and Ports
Figure 2-1 MaxiProgrammer 201 Views
1. Vehicle Key Chip Slot –holds the vehicle key chip.
2. Vehicle Key Slot –holds the vehicle key.
3. Status LED Light –indicates the current operating status.
4. Connection Port –connects EEPROM Adaptor and EEPROM
Clamp Integrated MC9S12 Cable.
5. USB Port –provides data communication and power supply.
Vehicle Key Slot
Holds the Vehicle Key to read and write vehicle key information.
Vehicle Key Chip Slot
Holds the Vehicle Key Chip to read and write vehicle key chip
information.
Status LED Light
The status LED of the XP201 indicates the operating status of the

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device. See Table 2-2 for detailed description.
Table 2-2 Status LED Light on the Front Panel
LED Light
Color/Status
Description
Power
Solid Green
Powered on and Default Status
Flashing Green
Communication Status
Solid Red
Error Status
Connection Port
There are two accessories that can be paired with the connection port:
EEPROM Clamp Integrated MC9S12 Cable and EEPROM Adaptor.

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EEPROM Clamp Integrated MC9S12 Cable
Figure 2-2 EEPROM Clamp Integrated MC9S12 Cable
1. MC9S12 Cable

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Table 2-3 Definitions of MC9S12 Cable
No.
Color
Definition
Pin correspond
to DB15
Note
3
Green
TXCLKS
1
4
Black
GND
2
Shielded line
5
White
TOSC
6
Shielded line
6
Blue
TSW
7
7
Brown
GND
8
8
Yellow
TRESET
11
9
Red
VDD
12
2. EEPROM Clamp Cable
Table 2-4 Definitions of EEPROM Clamp Cable
No.
Color
Definition
Pin correspond
to DB15
Note
10
White and
Red
P1
5
Pin 1 is red
11
White and
Purple
P2
15
12
White and
Blue
P3
10
13
Grey
P4
4
14
White and
Brown
P5
14
15
White and
Green
P6
9

8
16
White and
Orange
P7
3
17
White and
Black
P8
13
Pin 8 is
black
Here are the possible causes for EEPROM read/write failure and data
error when connecting the clamp to the test board for EEPROM
read/write:
A. EEPROM read/write operations are affected by the circuit of the
connected test board;
B. EEPROM read/write operations of the test board are affected by
the read/write operations of the clamp;
C. The signal is damaged by large resistance. Alarge resistance will
be generated when connecting the clamp to a fast communicating
EEPROM or using a long cable for connection.
Therefore, it is recommended to dismantle the chip on the EEPROM,
weld the EEPROM to the EEPROM adaptor or place in the EEPROM
socket, and then insert it in the EEPROM adaptor.
18. EEPROM Clamp
19. DB15 VGA Port
EEPROM Adaptor
The EEPROM adaptor is compatible with three 8-pin packaging
TSSOP, SOP, DIP connections, and each packaging reserves three
same ports, so the device will function properly when one port is
damaged. For SOP8 packaging, the EEPROM adaptor can also work
with the EEPROM socket. To do this, place the pins of the SOP8
EEPROM into the EEPROM accordingly and then insert them into the
EEPROM adaptor.
USB Port
The USB port is used for the data communication between the XP201