Topdon ArtiMINI User manual

Quick Start Guide
Product Profile
ArtiMINI Tablet
ArtiMINI is a stylish Android-based diagnostic device developed by TOPDON. It inherits from
TOPDON's advanced diagnosing technology and is characterized by covering a wide range of
vehicle models, featuring powerful functions, and providing precise test result.
Through simple Bluetooth communication, it achieves full car model and full system vehicle
trouble diagnosis. It supports Wi-Fi connection, which enables you to access the Internet,
update online and perform remote diagnosis etc, getting your job fixed faster and easier.
VCI module
Rear camera
Front camera
Receiver
Volume key
Carry strap
Slot for VCI
module
POWER key
Headset jack
LCD screen
Microphone USB port
(For charging/connecting to PC.)
Speakers
It is used to receive and analyze the live vehicle data from the VCI module, and then indicate
the test result.
Camera Flash
Charging & Turning On
1
1. Connect the power adaptor to the USB port of the tool.
2. If the tool is being charged, a charging indicator displays . Once the indicator turns ,
charging is complete.
3. Pressing the POWER button will start the tool and enter the home screen.
Note:On first use of the tool, or if the tool remains idle for a long period of time, there may be
insufficient battery power to start the tool. Please charge for a minimum of 5 minutes before
attempting to turn it on again. Please use the power adaptor included within the kit to charge the
tool. No responsibility can be assumed for any damage or loss caused as a result of using any
power adaptor other than the one supplied.
Wi-Fi Setup
2
ArtiMINI tablet supports Wi-Fi connection. To enable you to surf the Internet, register
App, launch remote diangosis and update the diagnostic software etc, please follow the
steps below to configure the network:
1. On the home screen, tap “Settings” > Wi-Fi.
2. Slide the Wi-Fi switch to ON, the system starts searching for available Wi-Fi networks.
3. Select a wireless network. If the chosen network is open ArtiMINI will connect
automatically, if the selected network is encrypted, a network password will need to be
entered.
4. When “Connected” appears, it indicates the tablet is properly connected to the
Internet.
VCI Module (only applies to 12V cars)
OBD II 16pin connector
(For connecting to vehicle’s DLC)
USB port
The VCI module works as a vehicle communication interface device, which is designed
to read the vehicle data and then send it to ArtiMINI tablet via Bluetooth.
Notes:
 Remember to remove the
VCI connector from the DLC
if it keeps unattended.
 Please re-insert the VCI
connector into the slot on the
back of the tablet after use to
avoid loss.
Notes:
 It illuminates RED when the module
is plugged into the vehicle's DLC.
 BLUE indicates that the module is
working in Bluetooth mode.
Mode Indicator
(See Notes)

Congratulations! You have successfully completed your
registration. Do you want to download the diagnostic
software now?
Yes
No
Serial Number
Activate
Activation Code
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All illustrations are for reference purpose only and this Quick Start Guide is subject to change without notice. For more detailed operations, please refer to the user manual of ArtiMINI.
1. TOPDON App -> 2. Create an App Account -> 3. Activate VCI Connector -> 4.
Download Diagnostic Software)
Register & Update
3
1. TOPDON App: Tap the application icon to
launch it. Tap “Login” on the right upper
corner of the screen.
a.For initial use, tap “New registration” to
open a sign-up page, refer to steps 2~4.
b.If you have an account, tap “Login” to
login directly.
c.If you forgot the password, tap “Retrieve
password” to retrieve it.
Login
Username
Password
Retrieve password New Registration
Login
2. Create Account: Fill in each field
and tap “Register” to go to step 3.
(Note: To obtain more functions and
better service, please enter the real
information.)
3. Activate VCI module: Input the
Product S/N and Activation Code
(can be obtained from the password
envelope), and then tap “Activate”.
4. Download Diagnostic Software: Tap “Yes”
on the left figure to enter diagnostic software
download screen. (Note: To download the
software later, tap “No”. In this case, tap “Software
Upgrade” on the function menu to download it.)
Tap “Update” to download and install the
diagnostic software.(Note: Be sure that the tool
has a strong Wi-Fi connection during downloading.)
Username
Confirm Password
Email
Select Country
CAPTCHA CAPTCHA
Register
Password
Register Create an account
Register Activate connector
Register Finish registration
Product S/N
Activation Code
The right figure
displays the
location of the
product S/N and
activation code.
Preparation & Connections
4
1. Preparation
1) Switch the ignition on.
2) The vehicle battery voltage should be 9-14V.
3) Throttle should be in a closed position.
2.Locate vehicle’s DLC socket
The DLC(Data Link Connector) provides standard
16 pins and is generally located on driver’s side,
about 12 inch away from the center of dashboard.
See Figure DLC Location. If DLC is not equipped under dashboard, a label indicating its
position will be given. In case no DLC is found, please refer to Automobile Repair Manual.
3.Connection
Select the desired diagnostic connector according to the vehicle DLC type and then follow
the steps below to proceed:
1.For vehicles equipped with universal OBD-II diagnostic socket, plug the VCI module
into the vehicle’s DLC directly or use the OBD II extension cable to connect the VCI
module and the DLC.
2.For vehicles not equipped with OBD-II management system, do the following:
1). Select the corresponding non-16pin connector.
2). Plug the non-16pin end of the connector into the DLC socket, then connect the other
end to the OBD I adaptor, and then tighten the captive screws.
3). Connect the other end of the adaptor to the VCI module.
4). To supply power to OBD I adaptor from:
A. Battery Clamps Cable: Connect one end of the battery clamps cable to vehicle's
battery, and the other end to the power jack of OBD I adaptor, Or
B. Cigarette Lighter Cable(optional): Connect one end of the cigarette lighter cable
to vehicle's cigarette lighter receptacle, and the other end to the power jack of OBD
I adaptor.
Near center of dashboard
DLC Location
Start Diagnostics
5
For new users, follow the sequence below to start a new diagnostic session.
Note 1: Arti MINI supports tradition(manual) diagnosis and VINscan
quick diagnosis. If “VINScan” is performed, this step shall not apply.
Notes:
* 1. To start diagnosing a vehicle, you have to activate the VCI module
and download the diagnostic software. For details, please refer to
Section 3 “Register & Update” in this Quick Start Guide.
* 2. All software is updated from time to time. To enjoy more better
service and functions, you are strongly suggested to keep
synchronized with the latest version.
*
Tap “Tradition
Diagnose”
Select vehicle model
（See Note*1）
Select test system
Select test function
Select software
version (See Note*1)
Quick Start Guide

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