XOBD2 V-30 Installation and operation manual

V30 Diagnostic Computer
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V30 User Manual instructions
 Please read this user manual carefully before using the scanner.
 The current user manual is based on the current features and functions available. Any new
added features and functions of V30 Diagnostic Computer will be added to the user manual in
the future. Updated versions of user manual will be available to download at AUTOBOSS
website (http://www.AUTOBOSS.net).
 When reading the manual, please pay special attention to the words “Note”, “Caution” or
“Warning”, read them carefully for appropriate operation.
V30 Diagnostic Computer main unit maintenance:
 Avoid shaking or dismantling as it may damage the internal components;
 Do not use hard or sharp objects to touch the LCD screen; do not use excessive force; do not
expose the screen to strong sunlight for a long period;
 Caution: keep it away from water, moisture, high temperature or very low temperature;
 If necessary, calibrate the screen before testing to ensure the accuracy of LCD performance;
 Keep the main unit away from strong magnetic fields.
Operation Instructions
 For safe operation please follow the instructions below;
 Keep the scanner away from heat or fumes when using it;
 If the vehicle battery contains acid, please keep your hands and skin or fire sources away from
the battery during testing;
 xhaust gas of vehicle contains harmful chemicals, please ensure adequate ventilation;
 Do not touch the cooling system components or exhaust manifolds when engine is running due
to the high temperatures reached;
 Make sure the car is securely parked and the selector is at P or N position to prevent the vehicle
from moving when engine starts;
 Make sure the (DLC) diagnostic link connector is functioning properly before starting the test;
otherwise the scanner may be damaged. AUTOBOSS suggests you test the Power/ arth with
Multimeter first;
 Do not switch off the power or unplug the connectors during testing, otherwise you may damage
the CU or scanner.

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CONTENTS
1 Introduction .......................................................................................................................................1
1.1 FUNCTION AND FATUR ..........................................................................................1
1.2 LAYOUT OF MAIN UNIT .............................................................................................1
1.3 TCHNICAL PARAM T RS .........................................................................................2
1.4 CONFIGURATION ......................................................................................................2
2 Operation ..........................................................................................................................................8
2.1 POW R SUPPLY & CABL CONN CTION....................................................................8
2.1.1 Power Supply..................................................................................................8
2.1.2 Cable Connection ...........................................................................................8
2.2 INT RFAC INSTRUCTION .........................................................................................9
2.2.1 Starting Interface.............................................................................................9
2.2.2 Touch Screen Calibration................................................................................9
2.2.3 Diagnose Progra ........................................................................................10
2.2.4 Syste Setting..............................................................................................11
2.2.5 Self Test ........................................................................................................13
2.2.6 PC LINK ........................................................................................................13
2.2.7 Version Infor ation .......................................................................................13
2.3 SOFTWAR UPGRADING .........................................................................................15
2.3.1 Download and Install “V30 Update Client”....................................................15
2.3.2 Check V30 S/N and Password .....................................................................16
2.3.3 Upgrading Instructions ..................................................................................17
2.4 TO PRINT SAV D FIL S FROM SD CARD .......................................................21
3 Test Procedure ................................................................................................................................23
3.1 Engine ECU Testing Methods..........................................................................23
3.1.1 Testing Description........................................................................................23
Order Information ...............................................................................................................................31

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1 Introduction
1.1 Function and Feature
 O level coverage for uropean, Asian,
American and Chinese cars
 Supports Multi-language
 CAN-BUS with high/low speed
 One OBDII connector for all CAN bus
systems
 Frequent software update online
 High resolution VGA color TFT display
 Windows C Operating System
 Quick Test function to test most vehicle
systems
 Demo Mode for many O M’s
 Data graphing
 Self-check function
1.2 Layout of Main Unit
The main unit layout is as shown in left picture.
① USB Port
② COM Port
③ Diagnostic Port
④ Power Port
⑤ SD slot
⑥ Touch Pen / Stylus slot
⑦ Touch Screen
⑧ Power Switch

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1.3 Technical Parameters
 CPU: SAMSUNG ARM9 2410A, 200MHz;
 Memory: 64M;
 Flash card: SD card, 1G
 Display: 5.6” VGA (640×480) ultra bright TFT;
 Power supply: DC 8~12V, AC 110~250V 50Hz;
 Port: Diagnosis port, COM port, USB port, Power Port;
 Operating system: WINDOWS C ;
 Storage temperature: -30~90ºC;
 Working temperature: -10~80ºC;
 Humidity: <90%.
1.4 Configuration
Picture Item Description
Name: V30 main unit
Quantity: 1
Function: Display testing
procedures and information
Name: V30 mini printer
Quantity: 1
Note: Optional
Function: for printing
diagnostic information.
Name: SD card
Quantity:1
Function: Storage of
Diagnostic programs and
saved files

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Picture Item Description
Name: Touch pen / Stylus
Quantity: 1
Function: For touch screen
operation
Name: Main Cable
Quantity: 1
Function: Connect the main
unit & connectors for
diagnosis
Name: B NZ-38 connector
Quantity: 1
Function: Used for testing
Mercedes-Benz vehicles
equipped with a circular
38-pin DLC
Name: BMW-20 connector
Quantity: 1
Function: Used for testing
BMW vehicles equipped with
a 20-pin DLC
Name: Chery/Fiat -3 connector
Quantity: 1
Function: Used for testing
FIAT vehicles equipped with
a 3-pin DLC
Name: GM-12 connector
Quantity: 1
Function: Used for testing
GM/DA WOO vehicles
equipped with a 12-pin DLC

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Picture Item Description
Name: Kia-20 connector
Quantity: 1
Function: Used for testing
KIA vehicles equipped with a
20-pin DLC
Name: Mazda-17 connector
Quantity: 1
Function: Used for testing
MAZDA vehicles equipped
with a 17-pin DLC
Name: TOYOTA-17 connector
Quantity: 1
Function: Used for testing
TOYOTA/L XUS vehicles
equipped with a semi-circular
17pin DLC
Name: TOYOTA-22 connector
Quantity: 1
Function: Used for testing
Toyota and Lexus vehicles
with a rectangular 22-pin
DLC
Name: MIT-12+16 connector
Quantity: 1
Function: Used for testing
Mitsubishi and Hyundai
vehicles equipped with a
12-pin or 16-pin DLC
Name: HONDA-3 connector
Quantity: 1
Function: Used for testing
HONDA and ACURA
vehicles equipped with a
3-pin DLC

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Picture Item Description
Name: B NZ-4 connector
Quantity: 1
Function: Used for testing
Mercedes-Benz vehicles
before 1997 with flash codes.
Those vehicles are usually
equipped with either a
rectangular 8-pin or 16-pin
Name: AUDI-4 connector
Quantity: 1
Function: Used for testing
VW/AUDI vehicles with a
4-pin (2x2) DLC
Name: NISSAN-14 connector
Quantity: 1
Function: Used for testing
Nissan and Infiniti vehicles
equipped with a 14-pin DLC
Name: OBD-16 connector
Quantity: 1
Function: Used for testing
all vehicles compliant with
OBDII, OBD and J1962
with the 16-pin DLC
Name: Jumper
Quantity: 1
Function: Short circuit test
for flash code reading
Name: Battery power cable
Quantity: 1
Function: Provide the
power supply via battery

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Picture Item Description
Name: Cigarette lighter power
cable
Quantity: 1
Function: Provide the power
supply via cigarette lighter on
the car
Name: Serial cable
Quantity: 1
Function: Connect the main
unit and PC base
Name: DC adaptor
Quantity: 1 Function: Provide 12V DC
voltage
Name: SD Card reader
Quantity: 1
Function: Read SD card for
software update or SD card
reading and writing
Fuse 5A 30*6 Spare parts
Fuse 5A 20*5 Spare parts
Name: main unit rubber boot
Quantity: 1 pair
Function: To provide
additional protection to scan
tool.
Note: Optional

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Picture Item Description
Name: Benz-14 pin connector
Quantity: 1
Function: Used to test
Mercedes-Benz Sprinter
Note: Optional
Name: Chrysler-16 connector
Quantity: 1
Note: Optional
Function: Used to test
Chrysler car with CCD
protocol
NOTE: Configuration varies as per software package. For complete configuration, please refer
to the relevant packing list.

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2 Operation
1. Cigarette lighter plug
2. Battery cable
3. Battery
4. Main cable
5. Main cable adaptor
6. Connector
7. Diagnostic connector port
8. Power port
9. Cigarette lighter
2.1 Power Supply & Cable Connection
2.1.1 Power Supply
There are 3 ways to get power for V30 Diagnostic
Computer. From:
① Vehicle DLC, no external power supply
needed
② Cigarette lighter
③ Battery
2.1.2 Cable Connection
How to get power supply:
① Use Cigarette lighter or Battery cable to power
main unit if DLC is not self-powered.
② No external power supply needed if DLC is
self-powered.
③
③③
③ NOTE: ALL 16 PIN DLC connectors have
12v supply and earth for scan tools.
How cables are connected:
① Check the type of DLC to see if external power
supply is required.
② Select corresponding connectors for car make
and DLC.
③ Connect one end of main cable to the main
unit and the other end to the connector.
④ Plug the connector in to the DLC on car.
⑤ Turn on the unit using the power button to start
testing.

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2.2 Interface Instruction
2.2.1 Starting Interface
The screen shown on the left picture will appear on
the screen after the scanner is switched on.
2.2.2 Touch Screen Calibration
Several seconds after power is switched on, the
screen will go into calibration mode. Click
anywhere on the screen to start calibration if
necessary.
Note: Just wait for several seconds until the
diagnosis program runs if screen calibration is
not required.
Click on the center of cross with touch pen
according to the instruction on the screen. Repeat
the operation as the cross moves until the setting is
finished.
After the scanner is started, you will come to the
screen shown on the left picture which includes the
functions of [Diagnose], [Setting], [Self-check] and
[PC link], [Version]] and [Power off].

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2.2.3 Diagnose Program
After entering [Diagnose], you will enter the
diagnostic screen where you can select the region
of vehicle manufacturer required: China, urope,
Asia, America and Others (OBDⅡ/ OBD).
urope: This section includes the diagnostic
programs for uropean vehicles.
Asia: This section includes the diagnostic
programs for Asian and Korean vehicles.
America: This section includes the diagnostic
programs for US vehicles.
China: This section includes the diagnostic
programs for Chinese vehicles.
Others: This diagnostic program can test all
vehicles with OBDⅡ/ OBD and CAN-OBD.

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2.2.4 System Setting
Click on the button [Setting] to enter settings for
language, time, download and unit.
2.2.4.1 Language Setting
V30 supports Multilanguage. Choose any language
needed under [working language] and press [OK]
to finish language setting.
2.2.4.2 Time Setting
Click on [Set time] to enter the menu for time
selection. By clicking on signs of “▼”or“▲”,
numbers will increase or decrease
correspondingly.
Click on the button [Set time] to finish setting. The
dialog box “Set system time successfully!” will
popup.
Click [OK] to save the setting or [Cancel] to exit.
2.2.4.3 Download Communication Protocol
This function is for communication unit initialization.
When selected, a progress bar will be shown under
the version information of each diagnostic program
to indicate status of program download.
NOT : It is not recommended to use unless
directed by SPX Autoboss technical service
personnel.

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2.2.4.4 Display Data Stream in British Unit
Data stream will be displayed in British unit after
[British unit] is chosen.

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2.2.5 Self Test
This is for hardware checking. Click on the button
[Self check] and any hardware faults will be
displayed. Please contact technical support if a
hardware problem is reported.
If there are no hardware errors, the checking result
will be “System Self test report: No error
found.”
2.2.6 PC LINK
PC Link is not available at this time. The V30
diagnostic computer can be operated via
PC/Laptop by installing PC LINK software.
Connect V30 main unit and PC with the COM cable
and run the PC LINK software on the PC; you will
be able to test vehicles from the PC interface as
shown on the left.
Note: Please contact the local AUTOBOSS
distributor for availability of PC LINK software
2.2.7 Version Information
Click on the button [Version] in main menu to get
the information of Hardware version, Software
Serial number, Release date, etc
Click [Back] to exit.

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2.2.8 Power Off
Click on [Exit] of main menu to switch off the V30
main unit. Warning dialog box “Do you want to
shutdown this device?” will popup. Click [No] to
return to the operating menu. Click [Yes] to switch
off the main unit.

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2.3 Software Upgrading
2.3.1 Download and Install “V30 Update
Client”
Step1: Visit AUTOBOSS website at
http://www.AUTOBOSS.net
Step2: nter nglish website
Step3: Click on [V30] under the button
[Download] to enter download screen as
shown in left image.
Step4: Click on the option [V30 Update Client]
to download the update client to your PC.
A file named V30setupEn.exe will be saved in
your PC.

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Step 5: Double click on this file to install “V30
update client” step by step until you see the
image shown on the left.
Note: Just click on the button [Next] in each
step during the installation. We advise you
to keep everything as default. Please
remember to input your name and company
name.
After finishing the installation, you will see the
icon shown below on your desktop.
.
Download of “V30 update client” is finished.
2.3.2 Check V30 S/N and Password
Check the S/N: Please refer to 2.2.7 Version
information in this manual;
How to get password:
Click on the button [Activate] to get the original
register password as shown in left image.