TEXA TMD MK3 DIAG User manual

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SUMMARY
Review of the Manual...............................................................................5
INTRODUCTION......................................................................................6
1 ABOUT THE MANUAL........................................................................7
2 LEGEND OF THE SYMBOLS USED..................................................8
3 GLOSSARY........................................................................................9
4 GENERAL SAFETY REGULATIONS...............................................10
4.1 Glossary...............................................................................................10
4.2 Operator Safety Regulations................................................................10
4.2.1 General Safety Regulations......................................................................10
4.2.2 Risk of Asphyxiation.................................................................................10
4.2.3 Risk of Impact and Crushing.....................................................................10
4.2.4 Hazards Caused by Moving Parts............................................................11
4.2.5 Risk of Burning or Scalding......................................................................11
4.2.6 Fire and Explosion Hazard.......................................................................12
4.2.7 Noise Hazard............................................................................................12
4.2.8 High Voltage Hazard.................................................................................12
4.2.9 Poisoning Hazard.....................................................................................13
4.3 General User and Maintenance Warnings...........................................14
5 SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES FOR USING TMD MK3 DIAG..............15
5.1 Glossary...............................................................................................15
5.2 General Rules......................................................................................15
5.3 Operator Safety....................................................................................16
5.4 Device Safety.......................................................................................16
6 OPERATION OF THE RADIO DEVICES..........................................18
7 NORMATIVE INFORMATION...........................................................19
8 TMD MK3 DIAG................................................................................20
9 DESCRIPTION..................................................................................21
10 POWER SUPPLY ..........................................................................22
11 LOCATION OF THE DIAGNOSTIC SOCKET................................23
12 INSTALLATION...............................................................................24
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12.1 Precautions........................................................................................24
12.2 Installation..........................................................................................24
13 USE.................................................................................................29
14 MAINTENANCE..............................................................................30
15 BLINK CODES ...............................................................................31
16 TROUBLESHOOTING....................................................................32
17 TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS.................................................33
18 ENVIRONMENTAL INFORMATION...............................................35
19 LEGAL NOTICES............................................................................36
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TMD MK3 DIAG TECHNICAL MANUAL
Review of the Manual
This document is review 02 of the TMD MK3 DIAG technical manual.
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INTRODUCTION
Dear Customer,
We would like to thank you for choosing a TEXA product for your workshop.
We are certain that you will get the greatest satisfaction from it and receive a
great deal of help in your work.
Please read through the instructions in this manual carefully and keep it for
future reference.
Reading and understanding the following manual will help you to avoid damage
or personal injury caused by improper use of the product.
TEXA S.p.A reserves the right to make any changes deemed necessary to
improve the manual for any technical or marketing requirement; the company
may do so at any time without prior notice.
Thisproductisintendedtobeusedexclusivelybytechniciansspecialisedinthe
Automotive industry. Reading and understanding the information in this manual
cannot replace adequate specialised training in this field.
The sole purpose of the manual is to illustrate the functioning of the product
sold. It is not intended to offer technical training of any kind and technicians will
therefore carry out any interventions under their own responsibility and will be
accountable for any damage or personal injury caused by negligence,
carelessness, or inexperience, regardless of the fact that a TEXA S.p.A. tool
has been used following the information contained in this manual.
Any additions to this manual, useful in describing the new versions of the
program and the new functions associated to it, may be sent to you through our
TEXA technical bulletin service.
This manual is to be considered an essential part of the product to which it
refers. If it is resold, the original buyer is therefore required to forward the
manual to the new owner.
Reproduction, partial or whole, of this manual in any form without written
authorisation by the manufacturer is strictly forbidden.
The original manual was written in Italian, every other language is a translation
of the original manual.
© copyright and database rights 2015.The material contained in this
document is protected by the copyright and database rights. All rights reserved
according to Law and international agreements.
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1 ABOUT THE MANUAL
This manual is divided into the following chapters:
1. Legend of the symbols used in the manual: it gives indications regarding the
symbols used in this document.
2. Glossary: it clears the meaning of some terms used in this document.
3. General safety rules: they give important indications for the safety of the user
during workshop operations.
4. Specific safety rules: they give important indications for the safety of the user,
the vehicle and of the device this document refers to.
5. Operation of the radio devices: it gives important information regarding the
radio devices that are equipped on the device this document refers to.
6. Regulatory information: it gives indications regarding the laws that are applied
to the device this document refers to.
7. TMD MK3 DIAG: it gives a brief overview of the device this document refers to.
8. Description: it describes the main features of the device this document refers to.
9. Power supply: it explains how the device this document refers to is powered.
10. Location of the diagnostic socket: it explains how to find the diagnostic socket
needed to connect the device this document refers to.
11. Installationandconfiguration:itexplainshowtoinstallandconfigurethedevice
this document refers to.
12. Use: it explains how to use the device this document refers to.
13. Maintenance: it explains how to take care of the device this document refers to.
14. Blink codes: it explains how to read the flashing of the LEDs of the device this
document refers to.
15. Troubleshooting: it gives some situations / problems that can occur while using
the device this document refers to, along with a possible cause and a possible
solution.
16. Technical features: it gives the main technical features of the device this
document refers to.
17. Environmental information: it gives the information related to the disposal of
the device this document refers to.
18. Legal Notices: they give information related to the manufacturer and to the
warranty that covers the device this document refers to.
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2 LEGEND OF THE SYMBOLS USED
The symbols used in the manual are described in this chapter.
Asphyxiation Risk
Explosion Risk
High Voltage Hazard
Fire / Burn risk
Poisoning Hazard
Corrosive Substances Risk
Noise Hazard
Moving Parts Risk
Crushing Risk
General Risk
Important information
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3 GLOSSARY
This chapter provides the meaning of the technical terms used in the manual:
•Diagnosis/diagnostic socket: female connector installed in the vehicle that
allows connecting to the vehicle's control unit.
•OBD socket: diagnostic socket specific for the OBD protocol.
•Diagnosis/diagnosticconnector:maleconnectorinstalledinthediagnostictool
or as end part of a cable that connects to the diagnostic tool.
•OBD connector: diagnostic connector specific for the OBD protocol.
•Diagnosis/diagnostic cable: cable that allows connecting the diagnostic cable
to the diagnostic socket.
•OBD cable: diagnostic cable specific for the OBD protocol.
•Display unit: device equipped with a screen (PC, PAD etc.) in which a specific
softwareisinstalled,allowingyoutocommunicatewithatool,configureit,process
and view the data it collected. This definition also includes devices that are
equippedwith internalmodulesfortheacquisitionand processing ofdataandthat
do not require / are not able to connect to "external" tools.
•Peripheral device: with respect to the display unit, any tool or device that the
display unit is able to interface with.
•Device connector: USB connector to connect to the device.
•Host connector: USB connector to connect to the display unit.
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4 GENERAL SAFETY REGULATIONS
4.1 Glossary
•Operator: qualified individual, in charge of using the device/tool.
•Machine/device/tool: the product purchased.
•Workplace: the place where the operator must carry out her/his work.
4.2 Operator Safety Regulations
4.2.1 General Safety Regulations
•The operator must be completely clear-headed and sober when using the device;
taking drugs or alcohol before or when operating the device is strictly forbidden.
•The operator must not smoke during device operation.
•The operator must carefully read all the information and instructions in the
technical documents provided with the device.
•The operator must follow all the instructions provided in the technical documents.
•The operator must always watch over the device during the various operating
phases.
•The operator must make sure she/he is working in environment which is suitable
for the operations that must be carried out.
•The operator must report any faults or potentially hazardous situation in
connection with the workplace or the device.
•The operator must carefully follow the safety regulations required for the
workplace in which she/he is working and required by the operations she/he has
been asked to carry out.
4.2.2 Risk of Asphyxiation
Exhaust gas from internal combustion engines, whether they may be
petrol or diesel, are hazardous to your health and can cause serious
harm to your body.
Safety Precautions:
•The workplace must be equipped with an adeguate ventilation and air extraction
system and must be in compliance with standards according to current national
laws.
•Always activate the air extraction system when working in closed environments.
4.2.3 Risk of Impact and Crushing
The vehicles which are undergoing A/C system recharging operations
and the devices, must be properly blocked using the specific
mechanical brakes/blocks, while being service.
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Safety Precautions:
•Always make sure that the vehicle is in neutral gear (or that it is set in parking
position in case of a vehicle equipped with automatic transmission).
•Always activate the hand brake or parking brake on the vehicle.
•Always block the wheels on the vehicle with the specific mechanical blocks.
•Make sure the device is stable, on a flat surface and the wheels are locked with
the specific brakes.
4.2.4 Hazards Caused by Moving Parts
Vehicle engines include parts that move, both while running and not
running (eg: the cooling fan is controlled by a thermal switch in
connection with the coolant temperature and become activated even
when the vehicle is off), that can injure the operator.
Safety Precautions:
•Keep hands away from moving parts.
•Disconnect the engine cooling fan each time the engine you are working on is still
hot. This will avoid the fan from becoming activated unexpectedly even when the
engine is off.
•Do not wear ties, loose clothes, wrist jewellery or watches when working on a
vehicle.
•Keep connection cables, probes and similar devices away from the moving parts
of the engine.
4.2.5 Risk of Burning or Scalding
The parts that are exposed to high temperatures in engines that are
moving or have just stopped could burn the operator.
Remember that catalytic mufflers reach very high temperatures, able
to cause serious burns or even start fires.
Acid in the vehicle batteries is another potential hazard.
Safety Precautions:
•Protect your face, hands, and feet by using suitable protection.
•Avoid contact with hot surfaces, such as spark plugs, exhaust pipes, radiators
and connections within the cooling system.
•Make sure there are no oil stains, rags, paper or other inflammable material near
the muffler.
•Avoid splashing electrolyte on skin, eyes and clothes, as it is a corrosive and
highly toxic compound.
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4.2.6 Fire and Explosion Hazard
The following are potential fires and/or explosion hazards:
•The types of fuel used by the vehicle and the vapours released by these
fuels.
•The refrigerants used by the A/C system.
•The acid in the vehicle batteries.
Safety Precautions:
•Let the engine cool.
•Do NOT smoke near the vehicle.
•Do NOT expose the vehicle to open flames.
•Make sure that the electrical connections are all well insulated.
•Collect any fuel that might have spilled.
•Collect any refrigerant that might have spilled.
•Make sure you are always working in an environment equipped with a good
ventilation and air extraction system.
•Always activate the air extraction system when working in closed environments.
•Cover the openings of the batteries with a wet cloth in order to stifle the explosive
gases before proceeding in testing or recharging.
•Avoid causing sparks when connecting cables to the battery.
4.2.7 Noise Hazard
Loud noises that may occur within the workplace, especially during
service operations may damage the operator's hearing.
Safety Precautions:
•Protect your ears with suitable protective ear wear.
4.2.8 High Voltage Hazard
The voltage supply from the mains that powers the devices in the
workplace and the voltage within the vehicle starter system is a
potential shock hazard to the operator.
Safety Precautions:
•Make sure the electrical system in the workplace is compliant to current national
standards.
•Make sure the device being used is connected to ground.
•Cut off the power supply voltage before connecting or disconnecting cables.
•Do NOT touch the high voltage cables when the engine is on.
•Operate in conditions of insulation from ground.
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•Work with dry hands only.
•Keep conductive liquids away from the engine while working.
•Never leave tools on the battery in order to avoid accidental contacts.
4.2.9 Poisoning Hazard
The hoses used to extract the refrigerants can release toxic gases,
dangerous to the operator if exposed to temperatures higher than 250
°C or in case of a fire.
Safety Precautions:
•Contact a doctor immediately should you inhale these gases.
•Use neoprene or PVC gloves when eliminating combustion deposits.
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4.3 General User and Maintenance Warnings
When using the device or carrying out scheduled maintenance (eg. fuse
replacement) on the device, carefully follow the information provided below.
•Do not remove or damage the labels/tags and the warnings on the device; do
NOT in any case make them illegible.
•Do not remove, or block, any safety devices the device is equipped with.
•Only use original spare parts or spare parts approved by the manufacturer.
•Contact your retailer for any non-scheduled maintenance.
•Periodically check the electrical connections of the device, making sure they are
in good condition and replacing any damaged cables.
•Check parts that are subject to wear periodically and replace if necessary.
•Do not open or disassemble the device.
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5 SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES FOR USING TMD MK3 DIAG
The technology used in the design and production inspections of TMD MK3
DIAG diagnostic tools means that they are reliable, simple and safe to use.
Personnel in charge of using diagnostic tools are required to follow the general
safety regulations, to use TMD MK3 DIAG devices for their intended use only,
and to carry out maintenance correctly as described in this manual.
5.1 Glossary
Operator: qualified individual in charge of using the diagnostic tool.
Tool/device: any TMD MK3 DIAG device.
5.2 General Rules
•The operator must have basic knowledge of mechanics, automotive engineering,
car repair and of the potential dangers that may arise during self-diagnosis
operations.
•The operator must carefully read and understand the information and the
instructions in the technical documents provided with the device.
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5.3 Operator Safety
Someself-diagnosisoperationsallowyoutoactivate/deactivatecertain
actuators and safety systems on the vehicle.
Safety Measures:
•In order to avoid injuring people and/or damaging the device or the electronic
systemsofthevehicleconnectedtothedevice,donotallowunqualifiedpersonnel
to use the device.
•Follow the instructions supplied by the software thoroughly.
5.4 Device Safety
The device was designed to be used in specific environmental
conditions.
Using the device in environments with temperatures and humidity that
differ from those specified, may impair its efficiency.
Safety Measures:
•Always place the device in a dry area.
•Do not expose or use the device close to heat sources.
•Place the tool making sure it can be properly ventilated.
•Do not use corrosive chemicals, solvents or harsh detergents to clean the device.
The tool was designed to be mechanically tough and suitable for use
in a workshop.
Careless use and excessive mechanical strain may impair its
efficiency.
Safety Measures:
•Do not drop, shake or knock the device.
•Do not carry out any type of intervention that may damage the device.
•Do not open or disassemble the device.
•Make sure not to damage the diagnostic connectors when connecting and
disconnecting the device.
The device was manufactured to be electrically safe and to work with
specific supply voltage levels.
Failure to comply with the specifications related to the power supply
may impair the device's efficiency.
Safety Measures:
•Do not wet the device with water or other liquids.
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•If not otherwise specified, use the tool on vehicles with a 12 V DC power supply
and chassis connected to the negative pole.
•Do not use external batteries to supply the tool unless explicitly requested to do
so by the software.
The electromagnetic compatibility tests carried out on the device
guarantee that it can be adapted to the technologies normally used on
vehicles (ex.: engine control, ABS, airbag, etc.). Nevertheless, if
malfunctions occur, contact the vehicle's dealer.
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6 OPERATION OF THE RADIO DEVICES
Wireless connection with Bluetooth® technology
ThewirelessconnectionwithBluetoothtechnologyisatechnologythat supplies
a standard and reliable method to exchange information between different
devices,usingradiowaves.Productssuchascellularphones,portabledevices,
computers, printers, cameras, pocket PCs etc. use this type of technology.
The Bluetooth interface searches for compatible electronic devices according
to the radio signal they generate and establishes a connection between them.
The tools operate a selection suggesting only compatible / enabled devices.
This does not exclude the presence of other sources of communication or
interference.
THE EFFICIENCY AND THE QUALITY OF THE BLUETOOTH
COMMUNICATION MAY BE INFLUENCED BY THE PRESENCE OF RADIO
DISTURBANCE SOURCES. THE COMMUNICATION PROTOCOL HAS
BEEN DEVELOPED TO MANAGE THESE TYPES OF ERRORS; HOWEVER,
IN THESE CASES COMMUNICATION MAY BECOME DIFFICULT AND
CONNECTION MAY REQUIRE SEVERAL ATTEMPTS.
SHOULD THE WIRELESS CONNECTION ENCOUNTER SERIOUS
PROBLEMS THAT MAY COMPROMISE A REGULAR COMMUNICATION,
THE SOURCE OF THE ENVIRONMENTAL ELECTROMAGNETIC
INTERFERENCE MUST BE IDENTIFIED AND ITS INTENSITY REDUCED.
Position the product in order to guarantee the correct operation of its radio
devices. In particular, do not cover it with any shielding or metal materials in
general.
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7 NORMATIVE INFORMATION
Declaration of Conformity
TexaS.p.A. herebydeclaresthatthisTMD MK3 DIAG device complies
with the essential requirements and with all further provisions defined
by the R&TTE 1999/5/EC and RoHS 2011/65/EU directives.
A complete copy of the Declaration of Conformity can be found at
Texa S.p.A., Via 1 Maggio 9, 31050 Monastier di Treviso (TV), Italy
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8 TMD MK3 DIAG
TMD MK3 DIAG is a small device capable of acquiring data while driving via
the vehicle OBD socket on which it is installed.
Connecting the TMD MK3 DIAG and disconnecting it from the vehicle is quick
and easy.
Because of its small size, the device takes up little space and does not interfere
with driving.
TMD MK3 DIAG acts as a gateway between vehicle diagnosis resources and
external devices capable of using this diagnosis data.
To do so it communicates with a tracking device via Bluetooth and transmits the
acquired data.
Using the TMD MK3 DIAG with a remote diagnosis device of the TMD series
allows you to combine diagnosis functions with GPS tracking functions.
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