LAUNCH TECH OBD BOOK 6830 User manual

Table of Contents
Precautions on Operation..................................................................7
Safety Precautions .............................................................................7
Introduction.........................................................................................9
Features .............................................................................................9
Outline of OBD BOOK......................................................................10
Ports and Indicators..........................................................................10
Main Unit Structure...........................................................................11
Functions ..........................................................................................12
Preparations .....................................................................................12
Connection .....................................................................................12
Power-on........................................................................................13
Diagnosis..........................................................................................13
Diagnostic Codes ...........................................................................15
Data stream....................................................................................19
Special Test ....................................................................................23
Code Lookup..................................................................................23
Send Data to PC.............................................................................24
Tool Setup.......................................................................................24
Update................................................................................................25
Appendix: About OBDII....................................................................26
Does My Car Have OBDII?...............................................................26
PIN Definitions..................................................................................26
Where Is the Socket Located?..........................................................27

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General Notice
zOther product names used herein are for identification purposes only and may
be trademarks of their respective owners. LAUNCH disclaims any and all rights
in those marks.
zThere is a possibility that this unit is inapplicable to some of the vehicle models
or systems listed in the diagnosis section due to different countries, areas,
and/or years. Do not hesitate to contact LAUNCH if you come across such
questions. We are to help you solve the problem as soon as possible.
Disclaimer
zTo take full advantage of the unit, you should be familiar with the engine.
zAll information, illustrations, and specifications contained in this manual are
based on the latest information available at the time of publication. The right is
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Precautions on Operation
zOBD BOOK is a precision instrument and should be protected from vibration
and impact.
zIf the unit does not run correctly or the screen is unstable when first turned on,
disconnect it from the main lead and try again.
zNever use adapters or cables other than those supplied by LAUNCH with the
unit.
zMake sure the DLC is always firmly inserted into the diagnostic socket.
zNever test electrical signals that exceed the limit of specifications.
zTest cannot be performed by the person who is driving the car.
zThis unit should be used and stored in the following conditions:
Ambient temperature: 0 ~ +50℃℃
Relative humidity: <90%
Safety Precautions
zWhen an engine is running, it produces carbonmonoxide, a toxic and
poisonous gas. To prevent serious injury or death from carbon
monoxidepoisoning, operate the vehicle ONLY in a well-ventilated
area.
zTo protect your eyes from propelled objects as well as hot or caustic liquids,
always wear approved safety eye protection.
zWhen an engine is running, many parts (such as the coolant fan, pulleys, fan
belt etc.) turn at high speed. To avoid serious injury, always be aware of
moving parts. Keep a safe distance from these parts as well as other potentially
moving objects.
zEngine parts become very hot when the engine is running. To prevent
severe burns, avoid contact with hot engine parts.
zBefore starting an engine for testing or trouble- shooting, make sure the
parking brake is engaged. Put the transmission in park (for automatic
transmission) or neutral (for manual transmission). Block the drive wheels with
suitable blocks.
zConnecting or disconnecting test equipment when the ignition is ON can
damage test equipment and the vehicle's electronic components. Turn the

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ignition OFF before connecting Code Reader to or disconnecting Code
Reader from the vehicle’s Data Link Connector (DLC).

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Introduction
OBD BOOK is the fifth generation test tool, developed by LAUNCH, specially designed
for car owners or DIYers. With an OBD BOOK during long trip, you may control the
condition of vehicle electronic system at any time. At the base of function of the
previous generations, OBD BOOK is designed with two big displays and five-button
keypad, which makes it more convenient and faster to operate.
Features
Two 160*160 screens with backlight for displaying information during
testing (Upper screen displaying Readiness and Trouble Codes; lower
screen displaying Function Menu);
Display current of DTCs( manufacturer defined DTCs)
Multilanguage operation ( English, French and Spanish)
Supporting CABNUS
FREEZE FRAME function
Read/clear DTCs manually
Read dynamic datastream function
Save and replay datastream/DTCs function
Update online
With battery(9V)

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Outline of OBD BOOK
Figure 1-01
Figure 1-01 shows the main unit of OBD BOOK.
And USB update cable is enclosed.
Ports and Indicators

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1 USB Port To connect the unit and computer for updating.
2 Diagnostic Cable To connect the unit and vehicle socket for
diagnosis.
3 Power Key Press it to turn the unit on when there is no
socket for power (when using battery for power).
4 [ ] Key To return to the previous interface.
5 [↑]Key To move the cursor to upper item in the menu.
6 [↓]Key To move the cursor down in the menu.
7 []Key To confirm and execute this operation.
Main Unit Structure
Testing interface:
It is a 16PIN built-in male connector to connect with the diagnostic connector.
Screen:
Two 160×160 array high definition screens with back light for displaying all the
information during testing.
Indicators:
The yellow, green, red indicators are used as visual aids to make it easier for the user
to determine test condition.
Yellow indicator: it says that the communication is “OK” and the test is normal.
Green indicator: it says that it’s not sure if DTCs occur.
Red indicator: it says that DTCs occur.

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Functions
OBD BOOK can be used to diagnose all the vehicles with an OBD-II diagnostic socket,
to analyze troubles, and to find out the cause and location of troubles quickly and
accurately.
It supports four types of OBD-II protocols (SAE J1850 PWM, SAE J1850 VPW, ISO
9141-2 and KWP2000).
OBD II is the abbreviated form of On Board Diagnostics II. It is a set of standards for
automobile communication protocol initiated by American Automobile Engineering
Association (SAE) and authenticated by the Environment Protection Association (EPA)
and California Resource Association (GARB). The American Government requires that
after 1998, all EFI cars sold to the United States must be equipped with such a
self-diagnosing system.
The development of OBD II has put an end to the inconvenience for car service
caused by different DLCs, different fault codes and different diagnostic functions
adopted by various automobile manufacturers. It provides the manufacturers of EFI
cars with a unified test method, unified diagnostic mode, unified shape of DLCs and
unified installing position. Therefore, with only one tester, the diagnosis can be
performed on various models with an OBD II interface. OBD standard requires unified
16PIN DLC (data link connector) on a car.
Preparations
Connection
1. Find the diagnostic socket on the car. (The OBDII diagnostic socket is generally
located under the dashboard on the driver side)
2. Connect the 16PIN built-in male connector to diagnostic socket on the car.

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Power-on
There are three ways to turn the unit ON:
1. Press at least two seconds to turn the unit ON (For equipped with battery
and no connection with vehicle socket or PC). On the condition, the unit will display
interface without backlight.
2. When the unit connects with vehicle socket, the unit will be ON. It will display the
startup interface with backlight.
3. When the unit connects with PC via USB cable, the unit will be ON. It will display
the startup interface with backlight.
Diagnosis
When the unit is powered up, the upper screen will display the interface as below:
Press [ ], the upper screen will display I/M Readiness Test item and Trouble
Codes item automatically:

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[]: indicates the test completed at present.
[]: indicates the test not completed at present.
[P]: indicates the DTC is pending.
The lower screen will enter the Main Menu as shown below:
Available functions are as follows:
1. Diagnostic Codes
2. Data stream
3. Special Tests
4. Code Lookup

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5. Send Data to PC
6. Tool Setup
Diagnostic Codes
You can press [↑] [↓] key to scroll the screen to select the desired option function from
menu.
Select [Diagnostic Codes] and press [ ] and the lower screen will display the
interface as shown below:
Use [↑] [↓] key to move the cursor (>) and select the desired function item.
Select [Read Codes] and press [ ]. If some codes exist, the lower screen will
display the codes as shown below:

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01/06 indicates that there are 6 codes totally, and now P0100 is the first code to
display.
The screen will also show the content of the code below the number of code.
You can use [↓] key to view the next code. When there is a manufacturer defined code,
it will display as below:
Press [ ] to enter the next interface as shown below:

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Now you can use [↑] [↓] key to move the cursor (>) to select the carmaker to which the
code belong. We choose [BENZ] to view the define:
After viewing the manufacturer defined codes, you can press [↓] key to view the next
codes.
After viewing all the codes, you can press [ ] to return to the Diagnostic Codes
Menu.
Select [Erase Codes], the lower screen will display the interface as shown below:

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Press [ ] to erase DTCs, and the screen will display the interface as shown
below:
Select [View Freeze Data], the lower screen will display the interface as shown below: