LAUNCH TECH X-431 PAD V User manual

Version: V1.00.000
Revised date: Feb-27-2018
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Read all safety warnings and instructions.
*Note: Failure to follow the warnings and instrucons may result in
electric shock, re and/or serious injury.
1. Always perform automotive testing in a safe environment.
2. Do not connect or disconnect any test equipment while the ignition
is on or the engine is running.
3. DO NOT attempt to operate the tool while driving the vehicle.
Have second personal operate the tool. Any distraction may
cause an accident.
4. Before starting the engine, put the gear lever in the Neutral
position (for manual transmission) or in the Park (for automatic
transmission) position to avoid injury.
5. NEVER smoke or allow a spark or flame in vicinity of battery or
engine. Do not operate the tool in explosive atmospheres, such as
in the presence of ammable liquids, gases, or heavy dust.
6. Keep a fire extinguisher suitable for gasoline/chemical/electrical
res nearby.
7. Wear an ANSI-approved eye shield when testing or repairing
vehicles.
8. Put blocks in front of the drive wheels and never leave the vehicle
unattended while testing.
9. Use extreme caution when working around the ignition coil,
distributor cap, ignition wires and spark plugs. These components
create hazardous voltage when the engine is running.
10. To avoid damaging the tool or generating false data, please make
sure the vehicle battery is fully charged and the connection to the
vehicle DLC (Data Link Connector) is clear and secure.
WARNING SYMBOLS AND DEFINITIONS
This safety alert symbol is used to alert you
to potential injury hazards. Obey all safety
messages that follow this symbol to avoid
possible injury.
Indicates an imminently hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, could result in death or
serious injury to the operator or to bystanders.
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, could result in death or
serious injury to the operator or to bystanders.
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, could result in minor or moderate
injury to the operator or to bystanders.
Addresses practices not related to personal
injury.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
When an engine is operating, keep the service area well-ventilated
or attach a building exhaust removal system to the engine
exhaust system. Engines produce various poisonous compounds
(hydrocarbon, carbon monoxide, nitrogen oxides, etc.) that cause
slower reaction time and result in death or serious personal injury.

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11. Automotive batteries contain sulfuric acid that is harmful to skin.
In operation, direct contact with the automotive batteries should
be avoided. Keep the ignition sources away from the battery at all
times.
12. Keep the tool dry, clean, free from oil, water or grease. Use a mild
detergent on a clean cloth to clear the outside of the equipment
when necessary.
13. Keep clothing, hair, hands, tools, test equipment, etc. away from
all moving or hot engine parts.
14. Store the tool and accessories in a locked area out of the reach of
children.
15. Do not use the tool while standing in water.
16. Do not expose the tool or power adaptor to rain or wet conditions.
Water entering the tool or power adaptor increases the risk of
electric shock.
Table of Contents
1 Introduction..................................................................................... 1
1.1 Product Prole............................................................................... 1
1.2 Features ........................................................................................ 1
1.3 Technical Specications ................................................................ 2
2 Knowledge of X-431 PAD V............................................................ 3
2.1 X-431 PAD V Tablet....................................................................... 4
2.2 Docking Station (Optional)............................................................. 5
2.3 VCI Device..................................................................................... 6
2.4 Accessory Checklist....................................................................... 7
3 Preparations.................................................................................... 9
3.1 Charging X-431 PAD V.................................................................. 9
3.2 Power ON/OFF.............................................................................. 9
3.3 Locator & Navigation Buttons...................................................... 10
3.4 Wi-Fi Setup.................................................................................. 10
4 Initial Use........................................................................................11
4.1 Getting Started .............................................................................11
4.2 Register & Download Diagnostic Software...................................11
4.3 Function Modules ........................................................................ 13
4.4 Vehicle Menu Layout ................................................................... 14
4.5 Diagnostics toolbar...................................................................... 15
5 Start Diagnostics.......................................................................... 16
5.1 Connections................................................................................. 16

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5.1.1 Preparation .......................................................................... 16
5.1.2 DLC Location....................................................................... 16
5.1.3 Vehicle Connection (For Passenger Vehicle Version) ......... 16
5.1.3 Vehicle Connection (For Commercial Vehicle Version/Diesel
& Gasoline Version)...................................................................... 17
5.2 Communication Setting ............................................................... 18
5.3 Start Diagnostics ......................................................................... 18
5.3.1 AutoDetect (VIN SCAN)....................................................... 18
5.3.2 Manual Diagnosis ................................................................ 21
5.4 Maintenance Reset...................................................................... 30
5.4.1 Oil Reset Service................................................................. 30
5.4.2 Electronic Parking Brake Reset........................................... 31
5.4.3 Steering Angle Calibration ................................................... 31
5.4.4 ABS Bleeding....................................................................... 31
5.4.5 Tire Pressure Monitor System Reset................................... 31
5.4.6 Gear Learning...................................................................... 31
5.4.7 IMMO Service...................................................................... 32
5.4.8 Injector Coding..................................................................... 32
5.4.9 Battery Maintenance System Reset .................................... 32
5.4.10 Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) Regeneration..................... 32
5.4.11 Electronic Throttle Position Reset ..................................... 33
5.4.12 Gearbox Matching ............................................................. 33
5.4.13 AFS (Adaptive Front-lighting System) Reset .................... 33
5.4.14 Sunroof Initialization .......................................................... 33
5.4.15 Suspension Calibration ..................................................... 33
5.5 Remote Diagnosis ....................................................................... 34
5.5.1 Interface Layout................................................................... 34
5.5.2 Add Friends.......................................................................... 34
5.5.3 Start Instant Messaging....................................................... 35
5.5.4 Launch Remote Diagnosis (Device-To-Device)................... 36
5.5.5 Launch Remote Diagnosis (Device-To-PC)......................... 37
5.6 Diagnostic History........................................................................ 39
5.7 Software Update.......................................................................... 39
5.7.1 Update Diagnostic Software & APP..................................... 39
5.7.2 Set Frequently Used software ............................................. 40
5.7.3 Renew Subscription............................................................. 40
5.8 Feedback..................................................................................... 40
6 User Info........................................................................................ 42
6.1 My Report.................................................................................... 42
6.2 VCI............................................................................................... 43
6.3 Activate VCI................................................................................. 43
6.4 Firmware Fix................................................................................ 44
6.5 My News...................................................................................... 44
6.6 CDB Token .................................................................................. 44
6.7 Reward for optimized report ........................................................ 44
6.8 Data Stream Sample ................................................................... 44
6.9 Vehicle Voltage............................................................................ 44
6.10 Prole ........................................................................................ 44
6.11 Change Password ..................................................................... 44
6.12 Settings...................................................................................... 44
6.12.1 Units................................................................................... 44

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6.12.2 Shop Information ............................................................... 44
6.12.3 Printer Set.......................................................................... 45
6.12.4 Clear Cache....................................................................... 46
6.12.5 About.................................................................................. 46
6.12.6 Auto Update....................................................................... 46
6.12.7 Login/Exit from current account......................................... 46
7 ToolBox ......................................................................................... 47
7.1 Sensorbox & Multimeter (Optional) ............................................. 47
7.1.1 Product summary................................................................. 47
7.1.2 Structure and Accessories ................................................... 48
7.1.3 Sensor Simulation................................................................ 49
7.1.4 Multimeter................................................................................. 53
7.2 Batterybox (Optional)................................................................... 55
7.2.1 Product Summary................................................................ 55
7.2.2 Test Environment ................................................................. 55
7.2.3 Batterybox Structure and Test Accessories ......................... 56
7.2.4 Connections & Operations................................................... 56
7.2.5 Precautions on battery test ................................................. 59
7.3 Oscilloscope (Optional) ............................................................... 60
7.3.1 Introduction.......................................................................... 60
7.3.2 Structure & Accessories....................................................... 61
7.3.3 Connection & Initial Use ...................................................... 64
7.3.4 Operations ........................................................................... 67
7.4 Ignition (Optional) ........................................................................ 74
7.4.1 Secondary-distributor ignition analysis ................................ 74
7.4.2 Secondary-simultaneous ignition analysis........................... 76
7.4.3 Secondary-direct ignition analysis ....................................... 77
7.4.4 Waveform analysis mode .................................................... 78
7.5 Videoscope (Optional)................................................................. 81
7.5.1 Introduction.......................................................................... 81
7.5.2 About Videoscope................................................................ 82
7.5.3 Technical Parameters .......................................................... 82
7.5.4 Connections & Operations................................................... 83
8 Other Modules .............................................................................. 84
8.1 Email............................................................................................ 84
8.2 Browser ....................................................................................... 84
8.2.1 Open browser ...................................................................... 84
8.2.2 Download les ..................................................................... 84
8.3 TeamViewer................................................................................. 84
8.4 System OTA Upgrade.................................................................. 85
8.5 Facebook..................................................................................... 85
8.6 Wallet........................................................................................... 86
8.6.1 Registering Wallet................................................................ 86
8.6.2 How to Obtain Wallet Tokens............................................... 86
8.6.3 Checking Wallet Tokens....................................................... 87
8.6.4 How to Backup Wallet Tokens ............................................. 87
8.7 ES File Explorer........................................................................... 88
8.8 Album........................................................................................... 88
8.9 Synchronization........................................................................... 88
Appendix - FAQ................................................................................ 89

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• Remote Diagnosis: This option aims to help repair shops or
technicians launch instant messaging and remote diagnosis,
making the repair job getting xed faster.
• Maintenance & Reset: All kinds of common maintenance and
reset items including Oil lamp reset, DPF regeneration, ABS
bleeding can be done.
• One-click Update: Lets you update your diagnostic software
online.
• Diagnostic History: Provides a quick access to the tested vehicles
and users can choose to view the test report or resume from
previous diagnostic session, without the necessity of starting
from scratch.
• Pre- and Post- Repair Result Comparison: By comparing the pre-
repair and post-repair report, you can clearly determine which
vehicle issues have been xed and which remained unsolved.
• Diagnostic Feedback: Enables you to submit the vehicle issue to
us for analysis and troubleshooting.
• Add-on Modules: Scopebox, Sensorbox, Batterybox and
Videoscope (sold separately) are available for extending the
functions of X-431 PAD V.
• Vehicle Coverage: Quick dial to view the vehicle models that
X-431 PAD V covers.
2. WLAN connection is supported.
3. ADAS calibration: Optional. This function needs to be activated
before normal use and only works with the LAUNCH-specic ADAS
calibration tool.
4. Web browser: Users can make online search and visit any website.
5. File Manager: Lets you manage les or downloaded les stored in
memory card efciently.
6. Settings: To congure your personalized X-431 PAD V.
1 Introduction
1.1 Product Prole
X-431 PAD V is an evolutionary smart solution for specialized
automotive diagnosis and maintenance. It inherits from LAUNCH’s
advanced diagnosing technology and is characterized by covering a
wide range of vehicles, featuring powerful functions, and providing
precise test result.
Through the wireless communication between VCI device and X-431
PAD V handset, it achieves full car model and full system vehicle
trouble diagnosis, which include Reading DTCs, Clearing DTCs,
Reading Data Stream, Actuation Test and Special Functions.
Moreover, taking advantage of the mobile Internet, it also integrates
One-click Update, Remote Diagnosis which helps to diagnose vehicle
issues more efciently, and greatly increase customer’s retention and
boost shop revenue.
X-431 PAD V adopts a higher performance-price ratio display tablet,
which comes loaded with two Wi-Fi modules, powerful 8-core 2GHz
processor, 4G RAM, and a 10.1” sunlight readable capacitive touch
screen with a resolution of 1920 x 1200 pixels.
1.2 Features
1. Diagnose:
• Smart Diagnosis: This module allows you to use the VIN
information of the currently identied vehicle to access its data
(including vehicle information, historical diagnostic records) from
the cloud server to perform quick test.
• Local Diagnosis: To perform diagnosis by executing on-screen
commands step by step. Diagnosis functions include: Read
DTCs, Clear DTCs, Read Data Stream, Special Functions etc.

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B. VCI Device
Item Description
Working voltage DC 9V ~ 36V
Battery 500mAh
Memory 256MB
ROM 8GB
USB Type B x 1
Bluetooth BLE 4.0 + EDR
WiFi 2.4G/5GHz dual frequency
1.3 Technical Specications
A. X-431 PAD V Tablet
Item Description
Operating system Android 7.1
CPU 8-core processor, 2GHz
Display 10.1 inch capacitive touch screen with
1920 x 1200 resolution
Memory 4GB
Hard disk 64GB
Connectivity • Wi-Fi: 2.4G/5GHz dual frequency
• Universal serial BUS Ports (1 x
Type-C + 1 x Type-A)
• BT 2.1 + EDR & 4.0 BLE
Cameras 8MP front-facing camera + 13MP rear-
facing camera
Size 320mm x 211mm x 46mm
Operating
Temperature -10℃~ 50℃(14 ~122℉)
Storage Temperature -20℃~ 70℃(-4 ~158℉)

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2 Knowledge of X-431 PAD V
There are three main components to the X-431 PAD V system:
• X-431 PAD V Tablet -- the central processor and monitor for the
system (For details, please refer to Chapter 2.1.)
Fig. 2-1
• Docking Station -- the platform for charging the tablet and extending
functions (For details, please refer to Chapter 2.2.)
Fig. 2-2
• VCI Device -- the device for accessing vehicle data (For details,
please refer to Chapter 2.3.)
Fig. 2-3

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2.1 X-431 PAD V Tablet
Fig. 2-4 Top & front views
Table 2-1 formulates ports and indicators of X-431 PAD V tablet:
No. Name & Descriptions
1Memory Card Slot -- To store the memory card for storage
expansion.
2Type C Charging Port -- Reserved for charging the X-431
PAD V tablet.
3Power/Screen Lock Button -- To turn the tablet on/off with
long press, or lock the screen with short press.
4
Volume Buttons -- To adjust the volume.
*Note: Press and hold [POWER] and [VOL -] key to capture the
current screenshot.
5
Data I/O Port -- Reserved for add-on modules (such as
Batterybox, Scopebox and Sensorbox), and other devices
with similar port.
6Microphone
7
Charging indicator -- It illuminates red while X-431 PAD V
tablet is charging. Once charging is nished, it will illuminate
solid green.
810.1" Capacitive Touch Screen
9Ambient Light Sensor
10 Front Camera

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2.2 Docking Station (Optional)
Fig. 2-6 Docking Station
Table 2-3 formulates ports of X-431 PAD V docking station
No. Name & Descriptions
1Charging Slot -- To charge the tablet.
2OBD16 Socket -- To store the VCI device to avoid loss.
3DC 5V OUT Port -- (Reserved for charging other USB
devices only.)
4
Type C Charging Port -- Use the power adaptor to supply
power to the docking station through connection to AC
outlet.
5Power LED -- Illuminates solid green when it is powered
up.
Fig. 2-5 Rear view
Table 2-2 formulates parts of X-431 PAD V tablet (rear):
No. Name & Descriptions
11 Rear Camera
12 Camera Flash
13 Audio Speaker
14 Charging Slot
15 Adjustable Kickstand - Flip out it to any angle and work
comfortable at your desk, or hang it on automotive part.