EXXOTEST CL550 User manual

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WARRANTY: 2 years parts and labour
48h-repair on return to factory, shipping paid
by sender
Document N° 00297502-v1
ANNECY ELECTRONIQUE S.A.S.
Parc Altaïs, 1 rue Callisto
74650 CHAVANOD
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
MULTIFUNCTION DIGITAL CONTROLLER CL550
For automobile diagnostics Oscilloscope, Voltmeter, EOBD reader
USER’S GUIDE
(Original copy)
(Key on last page)
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WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS FOR USE
READ CAREFULLY BEFORE USING THE CL550
To ensure that the CL550 is used safely and to prevent damage to
the device:
 Use the CL550 in full respect of the instructions given in this
manual, to avoid damaging its built-in protection.
 Do not use the CL550 if the device or its measuring cords are
damaged, or if the device does not seem to be working correctly.
 Check that the CL550 is operating correctly by measuring a
known voltage. If there is any doubt - have the equipment
checked.
 Never apply a voltage higher than 50V to the measurement
terminals.
 Do not use the device in the vicinity of explosive gases, steam or
dust.
 Respect all safety instructions concerning the equipment being
tested.
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CONTENTS
1. GENERAL PRESENTATION .................................................................. 4
CONNECTING THE DEVICE ............................................................................................. 4
CONTENTS OF CL550 CASE ........................................................................................... 4
AVAILABLE OPTIONS ....................................................................................................... 5
2. MAIN SCREEN ....................................................................................... 6
CONTROL BUTTONS........................................................................................................ 7
3. DIAGNOSTIC FUNCTION ...................................................................... 7
4. DC VOLTMETER FUNCTION ............................................................... 10
5. DC AMMETER FUNCTION ................................................................... 11
6. OSCILLOSCOPE FUNCTION............................................................... 12
CONFIGURING SETTINGS ............................................................................................. 12
SELECTING MEASUREMENTS, PAUSE FUNCTION, EXAMPLES ............................... 14
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7. SETTINGS MENU ................................................................................. 15
8. USE WITH A COMPUTER .................................................................... 16
INSTALLING THE DRIVER .............................................................................................. 16
INSTALLING THE USB CAPTURE SOFTWARE ............................................................ 17
INSTALLING THE USB UPDATE SOFTWARE ............................................................... 19
9. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ........................................................... 20
10. CE DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY ................................................ 23
DESCRIPTION ................................................................................................................. 24

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1. GENERAL PRESENTATION
CONNECTING THE DEVICE
The EXXOTEST® CL550 digital controller can be used
in different ways:
- EOBD reader:
In this case, connect the CL550 to the diagnostic port of
the vehicle inspected. This mode uses the device's
EOBD connection (item A).
- Voltmeter, Oscilloscope:
- Power supply:
If the EOBD reader is not used, the CL550
can be powered directly by the vehicle
battery, using the adapter provided (item C).
- Dialogue with PC:
A
The voltage readings require the use of one or
both of the measuring wires provided (item
B
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C
B
D
The USB cable (item D) enabling dialogue with a
computer and the USBCapture software are also
provided in the case with the CL550 device.

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Measuring wires with touch
points (1 red, 1 black)
CL550 device with EOBD built-in
lead (vehicle diagnostic port)
EOBD cable / clamps for
direct power supply from
vehicle battery
USB cable: connection of CL550 to
computer (for printing, updates, etc.).
Instructions and CD-Rom (contains
the user manual and software)
CONTENTS OF CL550 CASE
AVAILABLE OPTIONS
 Optional cord (AMUX-COBD3-L): used
to power the CL550 from the 4 mm
terminals featured on training mock-ups
or stabilised power supply.
 Ammeter clamp
(ref.: PA25)
Once connected to the vehicle (diagnostic port or battery), or to the
computer (USB port), the CL550 emits an audible signal and displays the
home screen:
The device is ready for use

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Rotate the selector button to move the
cursor.
2. MAIN SCREEN
Press the selector button to access the
mode selected.
Confirm:
Select:
The menu selected is highlighted in blue:
in the example above: Diagnostic is selected.
When the CL550 device is powered up,
it emits an audible signal and the home
screen is displayed. The first line
Diagnostic is selected by default (see
illustration).
Use the centre button (item 10) to
browse the device menus.
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CONTROL BUTTONS
3. DIAGNOSTIC FUNCTION
The diagnostic function is selected by default when the device is powered-up.
Press the centre button to enter this mode:
Selector button:
Rotate to change the selection
Press to confirm the selection
Settings:
Shortcut to Settings menus (general
or oscilloscope).
Inactive buttons
Back:
Closes a menu or quits the
current mode.

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If the following screen is displayed, several situations are possible:
 Either the EOBD port is not connected, or
 The vehicle
(or equipment) connected does not use
the EOBD standard, or
 The vehicle
ignition is off.
Once the device is connected, three choices are available:
- Read parameters:
The parameters returned by the vehicle are
displayed; the selected parameter is described
in the bottom part of the screen.
- Read fault codes without the presence of
faults:
If the engine management system queried is
operational, the message 'No fault code' is
displayed. Otherwise, the faults present are
listed (
see next page).

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 Read fault codes with presence of faults:
- Erase fault codes:
Select this line and confirm to erase fault
codes, confirmation is shown in the illustration.
Number of fault code
Description of fault code
Full description of the fault code selected
Fault code level: transient, awaiting confirmation or confirmed.

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4. DC VOLTMETER FUNCTION
Use the red wire to measure a single voltage in relation to the battery Earth
(1 channel) or the red and black wires to measure two distinct voltages in
relation to the battery Earth (2 channels).
OR
Select the DC Voltmeter mode on the main screen (rotate the centre
button to reach it) and confirm (press the centre button) to be presented
with two possibilities: 1 channel or 2 channels

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 DC Voltmeter, additional information:
In 1 channel mode, the measurement is taken by default in
relation to the battery Earth, but it may pertain to the
difference in potential between the two inputs (red in
relation to black), if the black terminal is connected to
another potential than the battery Earth.
5. DC AMMETER FUNCTION
 The DC Ammeter mode requires the use of an ammeter clamp that
is not supplied with the CL550 device (see options on page 5).
Select the DC Ammeter mode on the main screen (rotate the centre button
to reach it) and confirm (press the centre button) to be presented with two
calibrations (depending on the ammeter clamp used and the intensity
measured): 1 mV / A or 10 mV / A.
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The configuration details are indicated at the top and bottom of the oscilloscope:
1. Trigger mode: Normal or Auto Stop indication when acquisition is paused
2. Position of trace 1 (yellow line, red terminal) / trace 2 (blue line, black
terminal)
3. Calibration of channel 1 (in yellow) and calibration of channel 2 (in blue)
4. Time base (from 100 µs to 10 sec).
5. Indication of current setting: icon same colour as signal concerned
6. Trigger level
7. Trigger channel, type of edge, trigger level (in V), trigger position (in %)
6. OSCILLOSCOPE FUNCTION
Select the Oscilloscope mode on the main screen (rotate the centre
button to reach it) and confirm (press the centre button) to be presented
with two traces.
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CONFIGURING SETTINGS
Press button 13 to view the oscilloscope settings menu (press again to close
the menu). Use the centre button 10 to select and confirm a setting. Use
button 11 to return to the previous screen.
- Automatic setting: the CL550 automatically
manages the trace display.
- Timebase: serves to define the time scale for
traces (possible values from 100 µs to 10 sec).
- Active channel: selects the channel on
which you wish to adjust the settings.
- Calibration: defines the calibration assigned
to the active channel (possible values from 500
mV to 10 V).
- Trace position: serves to modify the position
of the active channel trace.
- Trigger channel: selects the trigger channel
(channel 1 or channel 2).
- Trigger level: defines the voltage level at
which measurement will be triggered.
- Trigger position: positions the trigger point on the trigger channel.
- Trigger edge: defines whether measurement is triggered on the rising edge
or falling edge on the trigger channel.
- Trigger type : select the trigger mode: Auto or Normal
- Measurements: selects the measurements to display (see next page).
Confirm
Select
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SELECTING MEASUREMENTS, PAUSE FUNCTION, EXAMPLES
Select and confirm the menu choice Measurements in the previous screen
and confirm one of the 4 lines proposed, then you will be able to:
While taking a
measurement, press the
centre button once to pause
the oscilloscope, press it
again to restart.
The pre-defined measurements
are displayed at the bottom of the
screen.
Select the channel for which you
wish to display the measurement,
Select a measurement amongst
those proposed.
Define one measurement then
use the Back button (item 11,
p.13) to define another.
Press the Menu button (item 13,
p.13) to return to the oscilloscope.

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7. SETTINGS MENU
From the home menu:
Rotate the centre button to move the
cursor and make your selection.
Press the same button to confirm
your settings.

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8. USE WITH A COMPUTER
INSTALLING THE DRIVER
The CD-Rom provided with the CL550 device contains 3 executable files.
But before connecting the device to a PC using the USB cable supplied, you
need to install the device driver. To do so, double-click the file
'Exxotest_driver_Setup....exe.
The install wizard will start and asks you to select the installation language.
Then validate a succession of screens to reach that shown below:
Once the installation is complete, you may connect the CL550.

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INSTALLING THE USB CAPTURE SOFTWARE
The CD-Rom supplied with the CL550 device contains the following program
USBCapture_Setup_....exe
Double-click the .exe file and complete the installation steps.
When installation is complete, run the software. When the CL550 is connected
using the USB cable, the following windows appear:
- The magnifying tool to the right of Connected devices, serves to
recognize the device if it was not connected when the software was
opened.
- The serial number of your device appears alongside the product name.
- The parameters in Preview serve to centre and enlarge the preview
window (x2 or x3 zoom).
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-Used to save the screen display as an image.
-Click this icon to refresh the preview.
Important note: for the oscilloscope windows, you also
need to press one of the CL550 buttons!
-Continuously refreshes the screen preview of the
CL550
(in this case, it is not possible to save the image).
-Stop continuous reading.

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INSTALLING THE USB UPDATE SOFTWARE
The CD-Rom supplied with the CL550 device contains the following program
Setup_USBMaj_DIDAC.exe
Double-click the .exe file and complete the installation steps.
When installation is complete, run the software.
When the CL550 is connected using the USB cable, the following windows
appear:
This program updates
your CL550 device
online.

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9. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
Power supply
On the vehicle diagnostic port or on the
battery: +7V to +36V
On USB port: +5 V +/
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0.25 V
Display 3.5" colour screen 1/4 VGA 240 320
PC connection High speed USB 2.0 link
Max. admissible voltage on
measurement terminals 50 V DC
Reference temperature 23°C +/-2°C
Operating temperature From -20°C to +70°C
Storage temperature From -30°C to +80°C
BATTERY VOLTAGE MEASUREMENT (CL550 power voltage)
Range Reading
resolution
Accurate from
-20°C to +70°C Impedance
0 to 36 V 0.1 V 0.25V 7,3 kΩ