ELEKTRO PARTNER TwinProbe User manual
TwinProbe
User Manual
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SUMMARY
Introduction........................................................................................5
ABOUT THE MANUAL......................................................................6
1 LEGEND OF THE SYMBOLS USED...........................................7
2 GLOSSARY..................................................................................8
3 GENERAL SAFETY REGULATIONS..........................................9
3.1 Glossary..........................................................................................9
3.2 Operator Safety Regulations...........................................................9
3.2.1 General Safety Regulations................................................................9
3.2.2 Risk of Asphyxiation............................................................................9
3.2.3 Risk of Impact and Crushing.............................................................10
3.2.4 Hazards Caused by Moving Parts....................................................10
3.2.5 Risk of Burning or Scalding..............................................................10
3.2.6 Fire and Explosion Hazard...............................................................11
3.2.7 Noise Hazard....................................................................................11
3.2.8 High Voltage Hazard.........................................................................11
3.2.9 Poisoning Hazard.............................................................................12
3.3 General User and Maintenance Warnings....................................13
4 SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES FOR USING TWINPROBE...........14
4.1 Glossary........................................................................................14
4.2 General Rules...............................................................................14
4.3 Operator Safety.............................................................................14
4.4 Tool Safety....................................................................................15
5 ENVIRONMENTAL INFORMATION..........................................17
6 OPERATION OF THE TOOL'S RADIO DEVICES.....................18
7 INFORMATION REGARDING REGULATIONS.........................19
8 TWINPROBE..............................................................................20
9 DESCRIPTION...........................................................................21
9.1 Image of the Tool..........................................................................21
9.2 Technical Features........................................................................22
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10 User Instructions......................................................................24
10.1 Tool Power Supply......................................................................24
10.1.1 Power supply through power adapter.............................................25
10.1.2 Power supply through battery cable...............................................26
10.1.3 Power supply through internal battery............................................27
10.1.4 Recharging the Internal Battery......................................................27
10.2 Turning the unit on and off..........................................................28
10.3 Communication Mode with the Display Unit................................29
10.3.1 Connecting via Bluetooth ...............................................................30
10.3.2 Connection via USB........................................................................31
10.3.3 Blink codes......................................................................................32
10.4 Oscilloscope................................................................................33
10.4.1 Connection of measuring probes....................................................34
10.4.2 Insulated measurement..................................................................35
10.5 SIGNAL GENERATOR...............................................................36
10.5.1 Connection of the cable of the Signal Generator............................37
10.5.2 PWM 5 V.........................................................................................38
10.5.3 PWM CURRENT DRIVE.................................................................41
11 ACCESSORIES.......................................................................45
12 TOOL FIRMWARE UPDATE...................................................46
13 MAINTENANCE.......................................................................47
14 TROUBLESHOOTING.............................................................48
15 LEGAL NOTICES.....................................................................49
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TWINPROBE TECHNICAL MANUAL
Introduction
Dear Customer,
WewouldliketothankyouforchoosingaTEXAproductforyourworkshop.
We are certain that you will get the greatest satisfaction from it and receive
a great deal of help in your work.
Please read through the instructions in this manual carefully and keep it for
future reference.
Reading and understanding the following manual will help you to avoid
damage or personal injury caused by improper use of the product to which
it refers.
TEXA S.p.A reserves the right to make any changes deemed necessary
to improve the manual for any technical or marketing requirement; the
company may do so at any time without prior notice.
This product is intended for use by technicians specialized in the
automotive field only. Reading and understanding the information in this
manual cannot replace adequate specialized training in this field.
The sole purpose of the manual is to illustrate the operation of the product
sold. It is not intended to offer technical training of any kind and technicians
will therefore carry out any interventions under their own responsibility and
will be accountable for any damage or personal injury caused by
negligence, carelessness, or inexperience, regardless of the fact that a
TEXA S.p.A. tool has been used based on the information within this
manual.
Any additions to this manual, useful in describing the new versions of the
program and new functions associated to it, may be sent to you through
our TEXA technical bulletin service.
This manual should be considered an integral part of the product to which
it refers. In the case it is resold the original buyer is therefore required to
forward the manual to the new owner.
Reproduction, whole or in part, of this manual in any form whatsoever
without written authorization from the producer is strictly forbidden.
© copyright and database rights 2011. The material contained in this
documentis protected bycopyright and databaserights. All rightsreserved
according to law and international agreements.
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ABOUT THE MANUAL
In this document the terms "tool" and "device" refer to the purchased
product, subject of this manual.
Any other specific term is explained in the text.
This manual is divided into the following chapters:
1. Legend of the Symbols: provides the description of the symbols used in
the manual.
2. Glossary: provides the meaning of the technical terms used in the manual.
3. General Safety Rules: provides important information concerning the
safety of the operator and its workplace.
4. Specific Safety Rules: provides important information concerning the
safety of the operator in relation to the use of the product.
5. Environmental information: provides indications related to the disposal of
the purchased tool/device.
6. Operation of the Radio Devices: provides information concerning the
wireless connectivity of the tool/device.
7. Normative information: reports the declaration of conformity of the tool/
device
8. Description: describes the tool/device, the technical features, the
equipment.
9. Operation:explainsallthefunctionsandoperationmodesofthetool/device.
10. Maintenance: provides indications on the maintenance of the tool/device.
11. Solutions to problems: suggests "what to do when... " and gives
information on our client help service.
12. Legal Notes: provides indications related to the guarantee of the purchased
tool/device.
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1 LEGEND OF THE SYMBOLS USED
The symbols used in the manual are described in this chapter.
Asphyxiation Risk
Explosion Risk
High Voltage Hazard
Fire / Burn risk
Poisoning Hazard
Corrosive Substances Risk
Noise Hazard
Moving Parts Risk
Crushing Risk
General Risk
Important information
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2 GLOSSARY
Thischapter provides definitionsof thetechnical terms usedin themanual:
•Diagnosis/diagnostic socket: female connector mounted on the vehicle
which allows it to be connected to the vehicle control unit.
•OBD socket: diagnosis socket specific to the OBD protocol.
•Diagnosis/diagnostic connector: male connector mounted on the
diagnosis tool or at the end of a cable to connect to the diagnosis tool.
•OBD connector: diagnosis connector specific to the OBD protocol.
•Diagnosis/diagnostic cable: cable that allows the diagnosis cable to be
connected to the diagnosis socket.
•OBD cable: diagnosis cable specific to the OBD protocol.
•Display unit: device equipped with a screen (PC, mobile device, etc.) in
which the special software that allows communication with the tool, its
configuration and the processing and displaying of data collected by it, is
installed.
•Peripheral device: with respect to the display unit, any instrument or device
that the display unit is able to interface with.
•Device connector: USB connector used to connect to the device.
•Host connector: USB connector used to connect to the display unit.
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3 GENERAL SAFETY REGULATIONS
3.1 Glossary
•Operator: qualified individual, in charge of using the device/tool.
•Machine/device/tool: the product purchased.
•Workplace: the place where the operator must carry out her/his work.
3.2 Operator Safety Regulations
3.2.1 General Safety Regulations
•The operator must be completely clear-headed and sober when using the
device;takingdrugsoralcoholbeforeorwhenoperatingthedeviceisstrictly
forbidden.
•The operator must not smoke during device operation.
•The operator must carefully read all the information and instructions in the
technical documents provided with the device.
•The operator must follow all the instructions provided in the technical
documents.
•Theoperatormustalwayswatchoverthedeviceduringthevariousoperating
phases.
•The operator must make sure she/he is working in environment which is
suitable for the operations that must be carried out.
•The operator must report any faults or potentially hazardous situation in
connection with the workplace or the device.
•The operator must carefully follow the safety regulations required for the
workplace in which she/he is working and required by the operations she/he
has been asked to carry out.
3.2.2 Risk of Asphyxiation
Exhaust gas from internal combustion engines, whether they may
be petrol or diesel, are hazardous to your health and can cause
serious harm to your body.
Safety Precautions:
•The workplace must be equipped with an adeguate ventilation and air
extraction system and must be in compliance with standards according to
current national laws.
•Always activate the air extraction system when working in closed
environments.
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