Topdon ArtiHD I User manual

ArtiHD I Diagnostic Scan Tool User Manual

1 Important note .................................................................................................................................................. 4
1.1 Agreement............................................................................................................................................... 4
2 Safety Precautions ............................................................................................................................................ 5
3 Product Introduction........................................................................................................................................ 7
3.1 Product description............................................................................................................................... 7
3.2 Product Hardware.................................................................................................................................. 7
4 Diagnostics ......................................................................................................................................................... 9
4.1 Enter the diagnostic system............................................................................................................. 11
4.2 Start Diagnostic................................................................................................................................... 12
4.3 Identification ........................................................................................................................................ 13
4.4 Read Fault code................................................................................................................................... 14
4.5 Erase Fault code .................................................................................................................................. 14
4.6 Actual Values........................................................................................................................................ 15
4.7 Actuators............................................................................................................................................... 15
4.8 Advanced Function............................................................................................................................. 16
5 Software upgrade............................................................................................................................................ 18
6 Scope of delivery............................................................................................................................................. 18
6.1 Packing list............................................................................................................................................ 18
6.2 Accessories ........................................................................................................................................... 19
7 Technical parameters...................................................................................................................................... 19
8 Maintenance and Warranty.......................................................................................................................... 20
8.1 Clean....................................................................................................................................................... 20

8.2 Maintenance ........................................................................................................................................ 20
8.3 Warranty................................................................................................................................................ 21

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1 Important note
Please read the user manual carefully, especially safety tips, before start use ArtiHD I product. For your safety and avoid
damage to the product, please exclude any unsafety and corresponding security risks before start to use the product.
Once ArtiHD I is transferred to the third party, please make sure the user manual and the information about the
operation also be forwarded to the third party.
1.1 Agreement
Once you start use this product, that means the following regulations been accepted from your side：
Statement
 The scope of delivery been listed in packing list, which you will find in product carry case；
 The functions, pictures in user manual just for reference, it is subject to ArtiHD I software.
This product can not been use in following case:
In a separate power supply network for the characteristics of the place, in most cases, by a high or medium voltage
transformer feeder, dedicated power supply facilities for manufacturing or similar transmission factory, and have one
or more of the following conditions:
 Frequent switching of large perceptual or capacitive loads;
 Strong current and corresponding magnetic field;
 There are industrial, scientific, or medical (ISM) equipment (e.g. welding machines).
Copyright
Any company or person can not reproduce and backup this manual in any form (electronic, mechanical, photocopying,
recording etc.) without the prior written consent of TOPDON. Software and data belongs to TOPDON and according to
copyright law, international contract and other laws in other countries or regions, should not be copied.It is strictly
forbidden to copy or sell data and software or part of the contents. If there is any violation, TOPDON will be held
legally liable and obliged to enforce the loss of property.
Disclaimer and Limitation of Liability
All information, specifications and illustrations in the manual are the latest information at the time of publication.
TOPDON reserves the right to change without notice.The contents of the manual have been carefully reviewed, but do
not guarantee the completeness and accuracy of their contents (including but not limited to product specifications,
functions and illustrations).
TOPDON does not assume any direct, indirect, special, incidental damages or any indirect economic damage
(including but not limited to loss of profits).
 Product configurationare subject to prevail in kind,please check the delivery list in carry case.
 The functions and pictures described in this manual are subject to actual software.
Attention：Please read this manual carefully, especially safety precautions, before operate or maintain this equipment.
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Guarantee
Product will loss TOPDON responsibility and guarantee due to the use of unauthorized software and hardware which
lead to the ArtiHD I change, even in this period uninstall or delete the hardware and software.
Product is not allowed to change without authorized, only allow the use of genuine accessories and spare parts for the
company's products, otherwise all warranty invalid.
2 Safety Precautions
For the safety of yourself and others, and to avoid damage to equipment and vehicles, all users must read the safety
precautions mentioned in this manual.
Before using the equipment, please refer to and follow the safety information provided by the vehicle or equipment
manufacturer and the applicable procedures. Please follow the instructions in this manual.
Safety guidelines
Safety information is mainly used to prevent personal injury and equipment damage, all safety information that are
marked with a specific indicator of the dangerous level.
Danger：Indicates an emergency hazard situation, such as unavoidable (avoidance), which would result in death
or serious injury to the operator or bystander.
Warning：Indicates a potentially dangerous situation, such as unavoidable (avoidance), which would result in
death or serious injury to the operator or bystander.
Safety instructions
The safety instructions described in the manual including all the situations which TOPDON anticipated. We can not
know, predict, or suggest all possible hazards. Equipment installation person and users must ensure that the
operations performed in any case do not cause harm to personal safety.
Danger：Pleasekeep the area well ventilated or properly connect the engine and the building's exhaust system
when engine is running. The CO produced by the engine can cause unresponsive, even serious personal injury or
death.
Warning:
 ArtiHD I can only be connected to the specified grounding on the insurance outlet.
 Please use the power cable in scope or cable been tested.
 Keep your clothes, hair, hands, tools, equipment, etc. away from the running engine parts.
 Car exhaust emissions are harmful to the body, must be kept in a well ventilated place to use the equipment.
 Please take care when handling the ignition line, the distributor cover, the ignition line and the ignition plug. The
voltage generated by these components when the engine is running is very dangerous.
 Please equip fire extinguishers for gasoline, chemicals, electrical fire.
 Please do not place the device on the vehicle power distribution, strong electromagnetic interference will find
equipment damage.
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 After the device been connected with vehicle, before starting the engine, be sure to pull the parking brake, and put
the speed lever in neutral (manual gearbox), or parking (automatic transmission).
 Car battery liquid containing sulfuric acid, sulfuric acid on the skin corrosive, the operation should avoid the battery
liquid and skin in direct contact, can not be splashed into the eyes.
 When the engine is running, avoid contact with high temperature parts such as water tanks and exhaust pipes.
 When the battery holder is energized, do not use it to hold the body.
Precautions for instrument use
 The instrument for precision electronic equipment, do not fall.
 The first time open device, the instrument may respond slowly, please be patient, do not frequently operate the
instrument.
 The display may flash once when ignition, is a normal phenomenon.
 If the display flashes, the program is interrupted, please turn off the power, re-boot device.
 Ensure that the instrument and diagnostic port are well connected to avoid signal interruption affecting the test. If
you can not connect properly, please unplug the connector once again, do not shake the joints in the process of use.
 When using cables and connectors, use screws to avoid disconnection and damage to the interface when moving.
When connecting the connector, hold the front of the connector and avoid pulling the rear connection cable.
 Try to gently, placed in a safe place, to avoid the impact, disconnect the power when not use.
 Operation of the instrument need to have a certain basis for car testing and maintenance, the measured car
electronic control system has a certain understanding.
Precautions of ECU diagnosis
When handling a vehicle equipped with ECU, the following should be noted:
 Can not place magnetic objects such as radio speakers near the ECU, because the magnetic properties of the
loudspeakers can damage the circuits and components in the ECU.
 When the ignition on, must not disconnect the car inside the electrical device, due to the coil when the
self-inductance, will produce a high instantaneous voltage, this voltage will cause damage to the sensor and ECU.
 When handling repair work near a computer or sensor, special care should be taken to avoid damage to the ECU
and the sensor.
 Should be connected to the ECU wiring harness connector, otherwise it may damage the ECU internal integrated
circuits and other electronic components.
 During the maintenance of digital control of the ECU or near the instrument, be sure to wear a metal belt, and one
end of the car body, the other end wrapped around the wrist.
 When the welding operation on the car, the power should be cut off in advance of the ECU system.
 Do not use test lights to test electrical equipment related to the ECU to prevent damage to the ECU or sensor unless
specified.
 Except the special instructions in the test procedure, the ECU and the sensor can not be tested with a pointer-type
ohmmeter, but should be tested using a high-resistance digital meter.
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3 Product Introduction
3.1 Product description
ArtiHD I is a completely Independent R&D product for Heavy Duty and Commercial vehicles, it is a professional
diagnostic scan tool for Automotive Aftermarket.
ArtiHD I is fully optimized based on the OEM scanner, which enhances the comprehensive diagnostic capability of the
diesel vehicle. Some of the functions are based on the advanced technology accumulated by the R & D team for many
years, and are superior to other similar diagnostic products in the industry. The main diagnostic functions include
reading the version information, reading/clearing the fault code, actual values, actuators, advanced function (special
function, matching settings, functional test, diesel calibration) and so on. You do not have to rely on the original
diagnostic apparatus, you can provide customers with more comprehensive and professional and efficient diagnostic
services.
3.2 Product Hardware
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①Touch Screen：Display the operation buttons, test results and help information.
②Rubber sleeve: easy to hand, protect the product, to prevent loosening and wear.
③Power Indicator
④SD card port
⑤USB port：Used to connect the printer for printing. diagnostic connectors to connect the car.
⑥Network connection port: Reserved.
⑦Diagnostic port: provides power, uses diagnostic lines and
⑧Power socket: power supply, connection with the car or the vehicle diagnostic port without power supply.
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Notice：
 When the power is supplied through the diagnostic port, it is not necessary to connect the power supply through
the main power port. When the vehicle diagnosis block itself is not powered, it can be connected to the power source
through the power supply port.
 The SD card stores the operating system, application software, and data files of the device. (Unless the software
upgrade, do not to remove the SD card).
4Diagnostics
4-0-1 Commercial vehicle
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4-0-2 Passenger vehicle
4-0-3 Engine&ECU
Equipment through the OBD extension line and special diagnostic connector and vehicle diagnostic seat connection,
the device automatically boot and enter the main interface of automotive diagnostics.
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4-0-4 Home interface
（1）Menu display area, including: truck system, bus system, passenger vehicles, engineering machinery, expert and
system settings.
（2）Model brand selection area: each model can be detected for all models brand.
4.1 Enter the diagnostic system
You can select the corresponding vehicle type by selecting the display area on the left side of the main interface, and
then select the brand, system and system function in the right model selection area to enter the diagnosis operation.
For example: After entering the main interface of the car diagnosis, you can: click on the "truck series" -> "SANY" ->
"Yuchai engine", and then select the diagnostic function you want to test diagnostic tests.
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4-1-1System selection interface
4.2 Start Diagnostic
After entering the system, the functions that can be implemented include：
Identification
Read Fault code
Erase Fault code
Actual Values
Actuators
Advance Functions：Adjustment/Settings、Function Test、Special function, calibration etc.
Specific functions will be differentaccording to different models of the brand and the system, take Bosch engine in
Foton engine system as an example:
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4-2-1System function interface
4.3 Identification
Identification is the vehicle and system information in ECU.When the vehicle control unit need to be replaced, it is
necessary to read the original control unit information and record it as a reference for purchasing a new control unit.
When the new control unit is encoded, the original control unit information is required.
4-3-1 Identification
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4.4 Read Fault code
Read the fault code function can read ECU fault code to help maintenance personnel quickly found the cause of vehicle
failure.
4-4-1 Read Fault code
4.5 Erase Fault code
Clear the fault code stored in the ECU.
4-5 Erase Fault code
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Note: General models, please follow the regular order, first read the fault code, and record (or print) and then clear the
fault code, test, read the fault code again to verify, repair the vehicle, clear the fault code, test again to confirm the fault
code The current hard fault code can not be cleared, if the oxygen sensor, knock sensor, mixed gas correction, cylinder
fire and the like type of technical code can be removed immediately, but in a certain period will appear. Must be
completely troubleshooting after the fault code will not appear again.
4.6 Actual Values
You can determine whether the various parts of the vehicle are faulty through actual values.
Method of operation:
1. After entering the diagnostic function, click "Actual values", pop-up dialog box.
2. Click the "Select All" check box to select all actual values; you can also click the check box before each actual value to
select the data stream you want to read.
3. Click the "Read actual values" button. The interface displays the name, result, and unit of the data stream.
4-6 Actual values
4.7 Actuators
In order to test the electronic control system in the implementation of components can work properly.
Method of operation:
1. After entering the diagnostic function, select "Actuators", the interface will display all the action can be tested.
2. Click on an item to enter the action test interface. The actuators include three states: open, close, and exit.
3. Click "Open", the status of the action test is turned on.
4. Click "Close", the status of the action test is off.
5. Click "Exit" to exit this action test.
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4-7-1 Actuator list
4-7-2 Actuator test
4.8 Advanced Function
Advance Functions：Adjustment/Settings、Function Test、Special function, calibration.
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For example: diesel fuel injector code, idle speed adjustment, broken cylinder test, calibration and so on.
4-8-1 Advanced Function-Adjustment/Setting
4-8-2 Function test list
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4-8-3 Special Function-Coding interface
5Software upgrade
ArtiHD I usePC software to upgrade, log in the official website (www.topdon.com) download and install the ArtiHD I
intelligent diagnostic device upgrade client software, the device SD card through the card reader plug in the computer
USB interface to complete the device software upgrade.
Detailed upgrade steps, please log in the official website (www. topdon.com) view the product upgrade process.
6Scope of delivery
6.1 Packing list
Material name Order No. Volume
Power extension cord 0301000001 1
Battery clip supply line 0301000002 1
Cigarette lighter supply line 0301000003 1
SD card 0301000004 1
SD card reader 0301000005 1
Test extension cord (with OBD
connector)
0301000006 1
Power adapter kit 0301000007 1
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ArtiHD I device 0201000001 1
ArtiHD I carry case 0301000008 1
OBD16PINCircular adaptor 0301000009 1
CUMMINS-9 0301000010 1
IVECO-38 0301000011 1
BENZ-14 0301000012 1
KOMATSU-12 0401000015 1
VOLVO-14 0401000016 1
VOLVO-8 0301000017 1
CAT-9 0301000020 1
Multi-function jumper adaptor 0301000022 1
ArtiHD I user manual 0301000023 1
6.2 Accessories
Accessories package：0201000002
Material name Order No.
CUMMINS-6 0401000002
MITSUBSHI-12+16 0401000003
DENSO-12 0401000004
WIT-3 0401000005
ISUZU-20 0401000006
HITACHI-6 0401000007
HITACHI-4 0401000008
MAN-37 0401000010
MAN-12 0401000011
RENAULT-12 0401000012
7Technical parameters
CPU ARM9
SD card 4GB，Maximum support32GB
Communication port OBD，USB
Input voltage 7-32V
Power <10W
Screen 7 inch 800 x 480 touch screen
Operating temperature -10~45°C
Storage temperature -15~50°C
Operation method Touch
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8 Maintenance and Warranty
8.1 Clean
Do not use a cleaning agent with a corrosive function or any rough cloth to clean the ArtiHD I device, only with a soft
cloth and a mild detergent.
8.2 Maintenance
Product should be stored in a flat, dry, the temperature suitable for less dust.
Do not put it in direct sunlight or near the heating device.
Do not put it near the stove or be susceptible to corrosion or water.
Do not disassemble the host privately.
If device not use for a long time, please run the ArtiHD I host regularly to avoid damp.
8.2.1 Touch screen maintenance
When making touch screen corrections, do not click on the touch screen when the cross cursor is not displayed.
Please do not put any foreign body on the touch screen, to avoid the pressure caused by the touch screen
inaccurate and internal components damage.
Please do not expose the touch screen to direct sunlight or ultraviolet light to extend its service life.
Please do not place the product next to the electrical equipment that generates electromagnetic interference, so
as not to affect the oscilloscope effect.
The LCD screen surface will be attracted to dust due to static electricity, it is recommended to buy liquid crystal
display special cleaning agents and cleaning cloth to clean your instrument screen, do not use other chemical
cleaning agent or finger wipe touch screen.
8.2.2 SD card maintenance
Do not unplug the SD card while the host is running. If necessary, unplug the SD card after device shutdown。
Do not pull out SD card in the card reader during upgrade, otherwise it will lead to data loss. To properly unplug
the SD card as follows: On the Windows desktop, open the "My Computer" window, right click on the "removable
disk" in the pop-up menu bar select "pop" item, and then can pull out the SD card.
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