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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