Porsche PIWIS Tester III Manual

FRONTCOVER
PIWIS Tester III (PT3)
Service Training

This brochure does not replace the Porsche repair manuals.
Dimensions and tolerances can be found in the documents in the PIWIS information system.

TOC
Diagnosis
Note
Programming
Safety
Technical Manual
Adjustment
Key to symbols
Confidential!
The texts and illustrations in this training
documentation are intended solely for internal
use within the Porsche dealer organisation.
Approval from the Service Training department
of Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG shall always be
required for any duplication or forwarding of
this document to third parties, including the
duplication or forwarding of extracts of the
document.
PIWIS Tester III (PT3)
Table of Contents
Introduction 11
1.1 Definition and purpose 1
1.2 Objective 2
New features and improvements in the PT3 22
2.1 Technical data ”PT3 2
2.2 Software 3
2.3 Hardware 3
2.4 Explanation of the start screen 4
Items supplied 43
3.1 Package 1 - Tester (white case) 4
3.2 Package 2 - Measuring equipment (black case) 5
3.3 Package 3 - Starter kit 6
3.4 Docking station 6
Getting Started/First Steps 7
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4.1 Tester imprint 8
4.2 Certificate handling 9
4.3 PT3 registration 10
Functions and use of the taskbar 115
5.1 Help function 12
5.2 Language selection and status displays 12

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Functions of the “Diagnostics” bar 136
6.1 Vehicle diagnostics 13
6.2 Immobiliser and component protection 16
6.3 Scan Tool 17
Functions of the Applications bar 187
7.1 Wiring diagrams 18
7.2 Measuring system 18
7.3 Oscilloscope 24
7.4 Pre-programmed measuring programs 29
7.5 Digital multimeter (DMM) 31
7.6 Diode test 33
7.7 PPN browser 41
Functions of the “Tools” bar 41
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8.1 Logging 42
8.2 Update 44
8.3 Data administration 45
8.4 Remote access (Remote Support) 48
Functions of the “System” bar 499
9.1 VCI configuration 50
9.2 Network configuration 55
9.3 PIDT configuration (diagnostic software settings) 57
9.4 Printer configuration 58
9.5 Imprint and certificates 58
9.6 Date and time 59
9.7 System status 59
9.8 System test 61
9.9 Version information 62
9.10 Import/export 64
9.11 PPN PIWIS Tester registration status 64

TOC
Diagnosis
Note
Programming
Safety
Technical Manual
Adjustment
Key to symbols
Confidential!
The texts and illustrations in this training
documentation are intended solely for internal
use within the Porsche dealer organisation.
Approval from the Service Training department
of Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG shall always be
required for any duplication or forwarding of
this document to third parties, including the
duplication or forwarding of extracts of the
document.
PIWIS Tester III (PT3)
Equipment trolley (PIWIS Tester trolley) 6510
Enhanced diagnostic functions 6611
11.1 Message about open campaigns 66
11.2 Additional information on the fault symptom 70
11.3 Guided Fault Finding in PT3 (New GFF) 79

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PIWIS Tester III (PT3)
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Introduction1
This brochure describes the general functions of PIWIS Tester III (PT3). It does not
replace the operating instructions, function descriptions and terms of use in PT3
and the PIWIS information system.
The brochure is divided into a general section, the Windows 8 tester interface and the
specific diagnostic applications with the respective functions. The general section
describes how to configure the basic tester settings and the specific section describes
the functions of the diagnostic applications and measuring system.
Front view of PIWIS Tester
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1.1 Definition and purpose
This brochure serves as a training document for the PIWIS instructor-led training course
on the PT3. Diagnosis of specific systems is covered in depth in each of the respective
training courses.

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1.2 Objective
1.2.1 Reasons for the introduction of PIWIS Tester III
“Ever increasing vehicle complexity and the number of system features.
“The revised diagnostic software is the sole property of Porsche and is protected
by copyright law, which results in a certain level of dependence when procuring
the corresponding hardware.
“The Microsoft Windows XP operating system is no longer up-to-date and no support
or updates will be provided for from 2016 at the latest. This means that the tester
would no longer be protected against external attacks.
“Increased safety requirements for the systems in the vehicle (e.g. engine immobiliser
and enhanced component protection) and the software in the tester.
“Complete integration of PIWIS/PQIS.
“Increased service performance in the dealer organisation in terms of providing
solutions to problems, diagnostics and creating documents in the workplace.
New features and improvements in the PT32
2.1 Technical data –PT3
PT2
PT3
CPU
Intel Core Duo
Intel Core i5 SMD
Main memory
2 GB RAM
8 GB RAM
Screen
13.3-inch XGA
touchscreen
14-inch XGA
multi-touch screen
Resolution
1,024 x 758 px
1,920 x 1,080 px
Hard drive
120 GB HDD
512 GB SSD
Battery
Lithium-ion 10.65 V
8.55 Ah
Lithium-ion 11 V 4.4 Ah
Dimensions
302 x 69.5 x 292 mm
345 x 39 x 272 mm
Weight
3.8 kg
2.1 kg
Interfaces
3 x USB port 2.0
1 x VGA
1 x LAN
WLAN 2.4 GHz
3 x USB port 3.0
1 x ‚Fischer‛USB for diag.
1x HDMI, 1x VGA, 1x LAN
WLAN 300 Mbit/s, 5 GHz
Operating system
Microsoft Windows XP Pr.
Microsoft Windows 8.1 Pr.
Operating conditions
Temperature +5 °C - 35 °C
Temperature 0 °C - +50 °C

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2.2 Software
“New operating system based on Windows 8.1 and improved diagnostic software.
This allows greater effectiveness and efficiency in the core service process.
“Significantly revised ‚Guided Fault Finding‛(GFF) means that repeat repairs
(‚Fix Right First Time‛) are further reduced.
“Better provision of relevant information systems.
“(e.g. PiRS, PPN, PQIS)
“Simplification of IT administration and maintenance scope even for import/export
tester settings by creating jobs once and distributing them via USB.
“Tester imprinting no longer has to be performed every 90 days.
“New user interface is more user-friendly and allows faster induction of new
employees thanks to intuitive operation of the tester.
“Users no longer have to log in again after starting the system or for individual
applications.
“Easier to access the network (single sign-on) for basic applications.
2.3 Hardware
“Improved tester performance thanks to SMD technology.
“Handier, ultra-slim housing.
“Significant weight reduction of approx. 70% compared with PT2 (semi-rugged).
“Low energy consumption.
“Full HD display with multi-touch function and 16:9 screen resolution.
“No DVD drive.

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2.4 Explanation of the start screen
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Items supplied3
3.1 Package 1 - Tester (white case)
1PT3
2Battery pack
3Power supply unit
4Country-spec. power supply cable
5VCI
6WLAN cap for VCI
7Diagnosis lead for vehicle
8Y-shaped USB cable
9Diagnostic adapter plug
10 VCI base station
11 Diagnostic extension cable
Measuring equipment contents - lower side
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PIWIS Tester case
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Battery
Home
Diagnostics
System
Tools
Diagnostics
Immobiliser
Applications
Scan Tool
Wiring diagrams
PPN browser
Measuring system
Update
Logging
Data
VCI configuration
Imprint and certificates
Help
Network configuration
English
GB
Chapter 6
Chapter 8
Chapter 9
Chapter 7
Chapter 5