TEXA RC3 User manual

RC3
User Manual
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SUMMARY
Introduction........................................................................................5
General Regulations for Operator Safety..........................................8
How the Radio Devices in the Tool work.........................................14
Warnings.........................................................................................15
Information Regarding Regulations.................................................18
How to use the RC3 rev counter correctly.......................................19
1 RC3 REV COUNTER DESCRIPTION.......................................20
1.1 Image of the Tool..........................................................................21
2 CONNECTING TO THE PROCESSING UNIT (RS232 / USB / BT)
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3 CONNECTING TO THE VEHICLE.............................................23
3.1 OBD cable.....................................................................................23
3.2 Analogue measurements..............................................................25
3.2.1 Battery cable and no sensor connected...........................................26
3.2.2 HPC cable.........................................................................................27
3.2.3 Battery cable and amp clamp connection (Petrol motors)................30
3.2.4 Battery cable and PIEZO sensor connection (Diesel motors)..........31
4 TEMPERATURE MEASUREMENTS.........................................32
5 HOW TO USE THE TOOL WITH AXONE SERIES OR PEGASO
SERIES VIEWING UNITS...............................................................33
6 USING THE TOOL IN COMBINATION WITH A PC..................34
7 TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS............................................35
8 GLOSSARY - Meaning of terms.................................................36
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RC3 TECHNICAL MANUAL
Introduction
Dear auto repair technician,
Thank you for choosing one of our devices for your car repair shop. We are
surethatyouwillbecompletelysatisfiedwithitandthatitwillbeveryuseful
for your work.
Please read through the instructions in this operating manual carefully and
keep it for future reference.
RC3 is a complete universal device that, thanks to its three acquisition
modes, guarantees rpm and temperature detection on almost any petrol
and diesel-powered vehicle.
The data, features and the descriptions found in this manual are provided
as guidelines. They do not make the manufacturer liable in any way. The
manufacturer reserves the right to carry out any changes deemed
necessary in order to improve the product, or for any technical or
commercial need, at any time, without prior notice.
© copyright and database rights 2006-2007. The material included in this publication
is protected by copyright and database rights. All rights are reserved according to law
and to the international conventions.
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This manual shows and describes optional and standard features of the
product. The tool you have purchased may not be equipped with certain
features or elements described in this document.
Thismanualisconsideredpartofthedevicetowhichitapplies;ifthedevice
is sold, the manual must be forwarded to the new owner along with the
device.
Reading and understanding this manual can avoid damage to things and
injury to people due to an improper use of the tool. They cannot, however,
replace or complete the skill of the professionals for whom the tool is
intended.
The information within this manual may be modified without prior notice.
Please consider them as guidelines. The information given may not be
exhaustive.
Texa S.p.A. is not responsible for damage to things or persons resulting
from changes performed based on incorrect or incomplete instructions
contained in this manual.
Total or partial reproduction of this manual in any form, without
authorisation by TEXA S.p.A. is forbidden.
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It indicates a hazardous condition which, if not avoided, may cause serious
or fatal injuries
Indicates a hazardous condition which if not avoided can cause light or
limited damage or injuries
With no alarm symbol, indicates a potentially hazardous condition which,
if not avoided, may cause light or limited damage
Indicates general hazardous situations due to the presence of dangerous
power supplies which can cause burns and electrocution.
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General Regulations for Operator Safety
This product has been designed and developed to be used by technical
personnel specialized in the automotive field, such as car electricians,
mechanics, technicians and engineers with an automotive specialization.
Do not allow unqualified personnel to use this appliance. This is to avoid
accidents to people or damage to the tool or to the electronic systems of
the vehicle to which it is connected.
Before operating, connecting and using the RC3, it is essential that you
read and fully understand all the safety, installation and user instructions
contained in this manual carefully.
Knowing and respecting the operating conditions and procedures
described in the manual allow operators to work safely, avoiding injury to
themselves and damage to the tool or vehicle on which he/she is working.
1. The RC3 system must be exclusively used on 12-32 Volt direct current
vehicles with the chassis connected to the negative pole.
2.
Do not position the appliance over an airbag or in the immediate vicinity
of its expansion area. Airbags inflate with great force. If you position the
device in the airbag expansion area and the airbag inflates, the device
may be projected with great force and may cause serious injuries to the
people in the vehicle.
3. Position the appliance in order to guarantee its correct ventilation. Do
not locate the appliance near heat sources or hot surfaces and/or parts.
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4.
Electromagnetic compatibility tests performed on RC3 guarantee
compatibility with technologies normally used on vehicles (i.e. engine
system, Abs, Airbag, climate control system, Navigator, Radio, Hi-Fi
system). Nevertheless, if a malfunction occurs you need to contact the
retailer.
5. Do not use the appliance if the antenna is damaged. If the damaged
antennacomesinto contactwiththeskin,it cancauseaslightskinburn.
6. Donottouchtheantennaanddo not cover the antennawithanyobjects during use; this could compromise the correct operation of the
appliance and may cause it to be powered more than required.
7. Use only with the antenna provided with the product or with another antenna which is authorized by Texa S.p.A.; unauthorized antennas
could damage the appliance.
8. Do not wet the RC3 device. Rain, moisture and all types of liquids or
condensation may damage the electronic circuits.
9.
Do not open the RC3 device. Any work carried out on the device by
non-specializedtechnicians may damagethe device itself.Do not drop,
strike or shake your appliance, this could cause irreparable damage to
the internal circuits. Do not use corrosive cleaning chemicals,
aggressive solvents or detergents to clean the RC3 device.
Work environment
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The work environment must be dry, sufficiently lit and well-ventilated.
Any diagnosis carried out on the vehicle which requires turning on the
engines in particular must be done in a place equipped with an exhaust fan
system.
We remind you that the inhalation of carbon monoxide (odourless) can
cause serious injury to the organism.
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When working on engines or other vehicle parts
-Wear adequate safety clothes and follow safety regulations in order to
prevent accidents.
-Before proceeding, be sure that the vehicle is in neutral gear (or in parking
position if the vehicle has an automatic transmission). Apply the safety or
parking brake of the vehicle tested and be sure that the wheels are locked.
-Protect face, hands and feet and avoid contact with hot surfaces such as
spark plugs, exhaust pipes, radiators, and cooling system joints.
-Do not smoke or light flames when you work on the vehicle.
-Make sure that every electrical connection is well insulated and firmly in
place.
-DO NOT look at the carburator intake manifold directly or look at it from a
close distance when the engine is on.
-Keep hands and hair away from the moving parts.
-Do not wear ties, wide clothes, wrist jewelry or watches when you are
working on a vehicle, in particular if the engine is on.
-Keep clear of the fan; the cooling fan is controlled by a thermal switch which
works in relation to the coolant temperature: disconnect fan cables while
working on a hot engine to prevent the fan from starting unexpectedly even
if the engine is off.
-Do not pour fuel directly into the carburator in order to facilitate engine start
up.
-Do not unscrew the radiator cap before the engine temperature has
decreased along with the pressure in the cooling system.
-Do not touch the high voltage cables when the engine is on.
-Handle the portable lamps with care and only use those with metal
protection.
-Wear safety glasses to protect eyes against fuel, dust or metals.
-Remember that catalytic mufflers reach very high temperatures, and can
cause serious burns and even fires.
Therefore make sure there are no oil stains, pieces of cloth, paper or other
inflammable material near the muffler.
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When working on ignition systems
When working on controlled ignition sytems, make sure the engine is off
before connecting cables and sampling probes in order to avoid accidental
discharges that could seriously injure persons or seriously damage the
electronicsystemsbeingtested.Highvoltagedischarges,whicharetypical
in ignition systems, may cause fatal injuries, especially to pacemaker
patients.
When working on the batteries
Car batteries contain sulphuric acid and produce explosive gases; please
follow the instructions carefully:
-Always wear safety glasses.
-Never leave tools on the battery; they could cause accidental contacts.
-Before proceeding with the test or recharging, cover the openings of the
battery with a wet cloth in order to suffocate explosive gases.
-Avoid causing sparks when cables are being connected to the battery.
-Avoid splashing electrolyte on skin, eyes and clothes, as it is a corrosive and
highly toxic compound.
While working with appliances powered by the mains
Make sure the appliance is grounded.
Cut power before connecting or disconnecting cables.
Avoid contact with wet hands.
Make sure you are well insulated from the ground when handling the tools.
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How the radio devices in the tool work
Position the tool so that the radio devices it is equipped with can work
properly. In particular, do not cover it with any shielding material or with
any metallic material in general; do not put the tool into the vehicle boot,
into the engine compartment or into the glove compartment; if positioned
inside the vehicle, make sure that the glasses are not RF shielded.
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How the Radio Devices in the Tool work
Wireless connectivity with Bluetooth, WiFi and GPRS technology
Wireless connection with Bluetooth, WiFi and GPRS is a technology that
supplies a standard, reliable method for information exchange between
different devices using radio waves. Not only do TEXA tools use this
technology but many other products do as well. Products such as cellular
phones, portable devices, computers, printers, cameras, and pocket PCs
all use wireless communication.
The Bluetooth, Wi-Fi and GPRS interfaces look for compatible electronic
devices according to the radio signal they emit and establish a connection
between them. TEXA tools select and only prompt you with compatible
TEXA devices. This does not exclude the presence of other sources of
communication or disturbance.
THE EFFICIENCY AND THE QUALITY OF THE BLUETOOTH, WiFi AND
GPRS COMMUNICATION CAN BE INFLUENCED BY THE PRESENCE
OF RADIO DISTURBANCE. THE COMMUNICATION PROTOCOL DOES
DEAL WITH COMMUNICATION ERRORS, HOWEVER, DUE TO
CERTAIN COMMUNICATION PROBLEMS, THE CONNECTION MAY
SOMETIMES REQUIRE SEVERAL ATTEMPTS.
SHOULD THE WIRELESS CONNECTION BE CRITICAL AND
COMPROMISE A REGULAR COMMUNICATION, THE CAUSE OF THE
ENVIRONMENTAL MAGNETIC DISTURBANCE MUST BE DETECTED
AND ITS INTENSITY MUST BE REDUCED.
Position the tool so that the radio devices it is equipped with can work
properly. In particular, do not cover it with any shielding materials or with
any metallic materials in general.
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Warnings
Use of the RC3 device is permitted upon acceptance of the following
conditions:
1. Liability
The customer is liable for the use of TEXA tools and software programs
purchased from the retailer.
The customer agrees to indemnify TEXA S.p.A. and the retailer from any
responsibility or damage resulting from improper use of TEXA S.p.A
products and software or use of the same without complying with the
instructions described in the programs and in the user manuals.
The customer must use all the data and information provided directly by
TEXA S.p.A. or by the retailer or through programs and user manuals,
knowing that these may be incomplete and that they must always be used
as an integration to her/his own professional knowledge. The customer is
also aware of the importance of product update in order to ensure
immediate adaptation to the requirements of a continuously evolving
market.
2. Copyright
For information regarding software use refer to the user licence that
appears on your screen upon installation of the software itself, or go to
www.texa.com and click on "Legal Info".
3. Warranty
HARDWARE: The retailer guarantees its product against manufacturing
faults and defects, verified and recognised by the TEXA S.p.A's assistance
network,fora24monthperiodfromthedateofdeliveryordateofactivation
of the software. This warranty consists in the obligation of the retailer and/
or of the service centre, to reset the functions of the products by replacing
or repairing the faulty components for free.
This warranty does not cover any faults or malfunctions due to a)
inadequate calibrations, insufficient/improper maintenance, wrong wiring
installations, transformation, changes, tampering, improper mounting or
dismounting, bad storage, non-compliant use, accidents caused by third
parties ; b) the use of software or interfaces, parts or consumable materials
that were not provided by the TEXA network assistance or TEXA S.p.A.
official sales; c) use of the products in an environment that do not respect
the parameters specified for the product; d) wrong preparation or
maintenance of the operating environment where the products are used.
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SOFTWARE: Although TEXA S.p.A. has taken all possible precautions to
guarantee the accuracy of the information contained in or viewed from the
software, they cannot guarantee that the software can always fulfil the
customer'sneeds or that itsoperationis unlimited. Furthermore, takinginto
consideration that the data (in various forms) contained in the programs or
in the database that they access, may come from different sources, such
as manufacturing companies, or software houses, TEXA S.p.A. cannot
guarantee that the software is free of inaccuracies. TEXA does however
guaranteethatthematerialhasbeencompiledforpublishinginEuropeand
was designed for use of vehicles manufactured according to European
standards.
Users should be aware that in non-European countries the names and the
descriptionsof the modelsand the specificationsrelated to themmay differ
fromthoselistedandpresentedintheprogramsandinthetoolsthismanual
refers to.
The warranty does not cover software conflict problems when the software
is installed on hardware platforms different from those produced by Texa
S.p.A. (i.e. commercial personal computers, pocket PC's, tablet PC's).
Several of the problems this warranty does not cover are, for example,
those caused by: Incompatibility between Texa programs and software
environments with inadequate requirements or protected by anti-virus
systems which prevent correct installation and operation; Environments
which are damaged by viruses, environments which are supported by
inadequate hardware resources, etc.
WHERE REPAIRS COVERED BY WARRANTY ARE CARRIED OUT: All
repairs covered by warranty, if not otherwise established through written
agreement, must be done at TEXA S.p.A.'s main office or at the service
centre authorized by TEXA S.p.A. The customer is required to pay for the
transport of the product to be repaired from the customer's workshop to the
service centre. The customer is also expected to pay the intervention of
TEXA S.p.A.'s service personnel or service centre personnel in the case
they are required to come the customer's workshop.
TRANSPORT: TEXA S.p.A. warranty does not cover damage due to
transport or breaking caused by careless or improper packaging carried
out by the customer when sending goods to be repaired.
MAINTENANCE: Before being delivered to the customer, the products are
carefully tested by TEXA S.p.A and by the retailer (if so established).
However, products always require regular maintenance. (In the "gas
analyzer" product, for instance, a systematic check must be done on the
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condensation and smoke filters to guarantee they are in good condition; in
the "smoke meter" product the smoke chamber must be checked and kept
clean, etc.) The right to repair service under warranty can be lost if not all
of the minimum maintenance work described in the user manual provided
with the product has been performed.
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Information Regarding Regulations
Declaration of conformity
Texa S.p.A hereby declares that the RC3 device complies with
the essential requirements and provisions of the Directive
1999/5/EC.
A complete copy of the Declaration of Conformity can be obtained at
Texa S.p.A., Via 1 Maggio 9, 31050 Monastier di Treviso (TV), Italy
Antenna
This product has been designed and tested to operate with the antenna
provided.
In order to guarantee compliance with the above-mentioned regulations,
use the appliance only with the antenna provided or with another antenna
authorized by Texa S.p.A.
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How to use the RC3 rev counter correctly
In order to use the RC3 device correctly it is essential you follow the
instructions listed below:
-The device must be placed in a dry environment away from heat sources.
-Avoid bumping or hitting the RC3 device.
-Do not wet the RC3 device with water or other liquids.
-Do not put any objects on the cables and do not bend them at right angle.
-Always power the RC3 using the battery system within the vehicle being
tested. External batteries cannot be used.
-When using terminal ends and connecting cables to the vehicle, pay special
attention to the quality of the connection to avoid false contacts and/or
accidental cable connections with metallic parts of the vehicle. If provided,
use the rubber caps to protect the terminal ends not used. Strictly follow all
the instructions provided by the program.
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