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without the prior written permission of Autel.
Disclaimer of Warranties and Limitation of Liabilities
All information, specifications and illustrations in this manual are based on the latest
information available at the time of printing.
Autel reserves the right to make changes at any time without notice. While information of
this manual has been carefully checked for accuracy, no guarantee is given for the
completeness and correctness of the contents, including but not limited to the product
specifications, functions, and illustrations.
Autel will not be liable for any direct, special, incidental, indirect damages or any
economic consequential damages (including the loss of profits).
IMPORTANT
Before operating or maintaining this unit, please read this manual carefully, paying extra
attention to the safety warnings and precautions.
For Services and Support
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For technical assistance in all other markets, please contact your local selling agent.
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Safety Information
For your own safety and the safety of others, and to prevent damage to the device and
vehicles upon which it is used, it is important that the safety instructions presented
throughout this manual be read and understood by all persons operating or coming into
contact with the device.
There are various procedures, techniques, tools, and parts for servicing vehicles, as well
as in the skill of the person doing the work. Because of the vast number of test
applications and variations in the products that can be tested with this equipment, we
cannot possibly anticipate or provide advice or safety messages to cover every
circumstance. It is the automotive technician’s responsibility to be knowledgeable of the
system being tested. It is crucial to use proper service methods and test procedures. It
is essential to perform tests in an appropriate and acceptable manner that does not
endanger your safety, the safety of others in the work area, the device being used, or the
vehicle being tested.
Before using the device, always refer to and follow the safety messages and applicable
test procedures provided by the manufacturer of the vehicle or equipment being tested.
Use the device only as described in this manual. Read, understand, and follow all safety
messages and instructions in this manual.
Safety Messages
Safety messages are provided to help prevent personal injury and equipment damage.
All safety messages are introduced by a signal word indicating the hazard level.
DANGER
Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or
serious injury to the operator or to bystanders.
WARNING
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or
serious injury to the operator or to bystanders.
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Safety Instructions
The safety messages herein cover situations Autel is aware of. Autel cannot know,
evaluate or advise you as to all of the possible hazards. You must be certain that any
condition or service procedure encountered does not jeopardize your personal safety.
DANGER
When an engine is operating, keep the service area WELL VENTILATED or attach a
building exhaust removal system to the engine exhaust system. Engines produce carbon
monoxide, an odorless, poisonous gas that causes slower reaction time and can lead to
serious personal injury or loss of life.
SAFETY WARNINGS
Always perform automotive testing in a safe environment.
Wear safety eye protection that meets ANSI standards.
Keep clothing, hair, hands, tools, test equipment, etc. away from all moving or hot
engine parts.
Operate the vehicle in a well ventilated work area, for exhaust gases are poisonous.
Put the transmission in PARK (for automatic transmission) or NEUTRAL (for manual
transmission) and make sure the parking brake is engaged.
Put blocks in front of the drive wheels and never leave the vehicle unattended while
testing.
Be extra cautious when working around the ignition coil, distributor cap, ignition wires
and spark plugs. These components create hazardous voltages when the engine is
running.
Keep a fire extinguisher suitable for gasoline, chemical, and electrical fires nearby.
Do not connect or disconnect any test equipment while the ignition is on or the
engine is running.
Keep the test equipment dry, clean, free from oil, water or grease. Use a mild
detergent on a clean cloth to clean the outside of the equipment as necessary.
Do not drive the vehicle and operate the test equipment at the same time. Any
distraction may cause an accident.
Refer to the service manual for the vehicle being serviced and adhere to all
diagnostic procedures and precautions. Failure to do so may result in personal injury
or damage to the test equipment.
To avoid damaging the test equipment or generating false data, make sure the
vehicle battery is fully charged and the connection to the vehicle DLC is clean and
secure.
Do not place the test equipment on the distributor of the vehicle. Strong electro-
magnetic interference can damage the equipment.
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CONTENTS
SAFETY INFORMATION ........................................................................................................ II
SAFETY MESSAGES ........................................................................................................... II
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ..................................................................................................... III
1. USING THIS MANUAL ................................................................................................... 1
CONVENTIONS ................................................................................................................... 1
2. GENERAL INTRODUCTION .......................................................................................... 2
MAXIDAS DS808 TABLET ................................................................................................. 2
OTHER ACCESSORIES ........................................................................................................ 5
3. GETTING STARTED ...................................................................................................... 7
POWERING UP .................................................................................................................. 7
POWERING DOWN ............................................................................................................ 10
4. DIAGNOSTICS ............................................................................................................. 11
GETTING STARTED .......................................................................................................... 11
VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION .................................................................................................. 12
NAVIGATION .................................................................................................................... 16
MAIN MENU .................................................................................................................... 19
DIAGNOSIS ...................................................................................................................... 19
HOT FUNCTIONS .............................................................................................................. 30
GENERIC OBDII OPERATIONS .......................................................................................... 31
EXITING DIAGNOSTICS...................................................................................................... 35
5. MAXIFIX ....................................................................................................................... 36
NAVIGATION .................................................................................................................... 36
OPERATIONS ................................................................................................................... 38
6. SHOP MANAGER ........................................................................................................ 44
VEHICLE HISTORY ............................................................................................................ 45
WORKSHOP INFORMATION ................................................................................................ 47
CUSTOMER MANAGER ...................................................................................................... 47
7. DATA MANAGER ......................................................................................................... 49
OPERATIONS ................................................................................................................... 49
8. SETTINGS .................................................................................................................... 55
UNIT ............................................................................................................................... 55
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LANGUAGE ...................................................................................................................... 56
PRINTING SETTINGS ......................................................................................................... 56
REPORT SETTINGS .......................................................................................................... 57
FIRMWARE UPGRADE ....................................................................................................... 57
MULTITASK ..................................................................................................................... 57
AUTO UPDATE ................................................................................................................. 58
CAR ORDER .................................................................................................................... 58
SYSTEM SETTINGS........................................................................................................... 58
ABOUT ............................................................................................................................ 59
9. UPDATE ....................................................................................................................... 60
10. SUPPORT .................................................................................................................... 62
PRODUCT REGISTRATION ................................................................................................. 62
SUPPORT SCREEN LAYOUT............................................................................................... 63
MY ACCOUNT .................................................................................................................. 63
COMMUNITIES ................................................................................................................. 64
DATA LOGGING................................................................................................................ 65
TRAINING ........................................................................................................................ 66
FAQ .............................................................................................................................. 66
11. ACADEMY .................................................................................................................... 67
12. REMOTE DESK ............................................................................................................ 68
13. QUICK LINK ................................................................................................................. 70
14. FUNCTION VIEWER .................................................................................................... 71
15. DIGITAL INSPECTION ................................................................................................. 73
ADDITIONAL ACCESSORIES ............................................................................................... 73
IMAGER HEAD ACCESSORIES ............................................................................................ 74
ACCESSORY ASSEMBLY ................................................................................................... 75
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ............................................................................................. 76
OPERATIONS ................................................................................................................... 78
16. MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE .................................................................................. 80
MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS ........................................................................................... 80
TROUBLESHOOTING CHECKLIST ........................................................................................ 80
ABOUT BATTERY USAGE .................................................................................................. 81
SERVICE PROCEDURES .................................................................................................... 82
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17. COMPLIANCE INFORMATION .................................................................................... 84
FCC COMPLIANCE ........................................................................................................... 84
SAR .............................................................................................................................. 85
RF WARNING STATEMENT ................................................................................................ 85
ROHS COMPLIANCE ........................................................................................................ 85
CE COMPLIANCE ............................................................................................................. 86
18. WARRANTY ................................................................................................................. 87
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1. Using This Manual
This manual contains device usage instructions.
Some illustrations shown in this manual may contain modules and optional equipment
that are not included in your system. Contact your sales representative for availability of
other modules and optional tools or accessories.
Conventions
The following conventions are used.
Bold Text
Bold text is used to highlight selectable items such as buttons and menu options.
Example:
Tap OK.
Notes and Important Messages
Notes
A NOTE provides helpful information such as additional explanations, tips, and
comments.
Important
IMPORTANT indicates a situation which, if not avoided, may result in damage to the test
equipment or vehicle.
Hyperlink
Hyperlinks are available in electronic documents. Blue italic text indicates a selectable
hyperlink and blue underlined text indicates a website link or an email address link.
Illustrations
Illustrations used in this manual are samples, the actual testing screen may vary for each
vehicle being tested. Observe the menu titles and on-screen instructions to make correct
option selection.
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2. General Introduction
Based on the Android operating system, MaxiDAS DS808 is featured with an extensive
coverage of OE-level diagnostics. Installed with a fast quad-core processor, DS808
offers maximum convenience and efficiency for your diagnosis and analysis. The intuitive
user interface makes using the device effortless through a 7-inch LCD touchscreen that
displays at 1024 x 600 quality.
This manual describes the construction and operation of the device and how it works to
deliver diagnostic solutions.
MaxiDAS DS808 Tablet
Function Description
Figure 2-1 MaxiDAS DS808, Front View
1. 7.0” LCD Capacitive Touchscreen
2. Ambient Light Sensor — detects ambient brightness.
3. Power LED — indicates battery level & charging or system status.
4. Vehicle Communication LED — flashes green when the Display Tablet is
communicating/linking with the vehicle’s systems.
The power LED displays different colors in response to the following scenarios:
A. Green
Illuminates green when the Display Tablet is charging and the battery level is
above 90%.
Illuminates green when the Display Tablet is powered on and the battery level
is above 15%.
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B. Yellow
Illuminates yellow when the Display Tablet is charging and the battery level is
below 90%.
C. Red
Illuminates red when the Display Tablet is powered on and the battery level is
below 15%.
Figure 2-2 MaxiDAS DS808, Back View
5. Collapsible Stand — extends from the back to allow hands-free viewing of the
Display Tablet.
6. Heat Sink
7. Built-in Battery
Figure 2-3 MaxiDAS DS808, Top View
8. Mini USB OTG Port
9. Micro SD Card Slot — holds the micro SD card.
10. DB15-Pin Port — connects the main cable.
11. USB Port
12. Lock/Power Button — turns the device on & off with long press, or locks the screen
with short press.
Power Sources
The tablet can receive power from any of the following sources:
Internal Battery Pack
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Vehicle Power
External Power Supply
Internal Battery Pack
The tablet can be powered with the internal rechargeable battery, which if fully charged
can provide sufficient power for about 4.5 hours of continuous operation.
Vehicle Power
When the tablet is connected to the test vehicle via the main cable, the tablet
automatically receives power from the vehicle.
External Power Supply
The tablet can be powered from a wall socket using the mini USB cable and the USB
external power adapter. The external power supply also charges the internal battery pack.
Technical Specifications
Table 2-1 Specifications
Item
Description
Recommended Use
Indoor
Operating System
Android
TM
4.4.4
Processor
Cortex-A9 processor (1.5 GHz)
Memory
64 GB
Display
7-inch LCD capacitive touchscreen with 1024 x
600 resolution
Connectivity
Mini USB 2.0
USB 2.0
Wi-Fi
Micro SD card (supports up to 32 GB)
Sensors
Ambient light sensor for brightness auto
changing
Audio Input/Output
Input: N/A
Output: buzzer
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Power and Battery
3.7 V/5000 mAh lithium-polymer battery
Charges via 5 V DC power supply
Tested Battery Life
Around 4.5 hours of continuous use
Battery Charging Input
5 V/1.5 A
Power Consumption
500 mA (LCD on with default brightness, Wi-Fi
on) @3.7 V
Operating Temp.
-10 to 60 °C(14 to 140 °F)
Storage Temp.
-20 to 70 °C (-4 to 158 °F)
Operating Humidity
5 to 95 % non-condensing
Dimensions (W x H x D)
237.8 mm (9.4”) x 148.6 mm (5.9”) x 35.5 mm
(1.4”)
Net Weight
788 g (1.74 lbs.)
Supported Automotive
Protocols
ISO9141-2, ISO14230-2,ISO15765, K/L-Line,
Flashing Code, SAE-J1850 VPW, SAE-J1850
PWM, ISO11898(Highspeed, Middlespeed,
Lowspeed and Singlewire CAN,fault-tolerant
CAN), SAE J2610,GM UART,UART Echo Byte
Protocol, Honda Diag-H Protocol, TP2.0, TP1.6
Other Accessories
Main Cable
The Main Cable connects the tablet to the vehicle’s data link connector (DLC).
Figure 2-4 Main Cable
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OBD I Adapters
The OBD I adapters are for Non-OBDII vehicles. The adapter used depends on the
type of vehicle being tested. The most common adapters are shown below. (Benz-14
is for European unit only and Chrysler-16 is for American unit only.)
Benz-14
Chrysler-16
BMW-20
Kia-20
Nissan-14
GM/Daewoo-12
Honda-3
VW/Audi-2+2
Mitsubishi/
Hyundai -12+16
Benz-38
PSA-2
Fiat-3
Other Accessories
Mini USB Cable
Connects the tablet to the PC or USB external power
adapter.
USB External Power Adapter
Together with the mini USB cable, connects the tablet
to the external DC power port for power supply.
Quick Guide
Instructions on devices connection and diagnostic
software update, etc.
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3. Getting Started
Make sure the tablet has sufficient power or is connected to the external power supply
(see Power Sources).
NOTE
The images and illustrations depicted in this manual may differ slightly from the actual
ones.
Powering Up
Long press the Lock/Power button on the top right of the tablet to switch the unit on. The
power LED light will illuminate green. The system boots up and shows the lock screen.
Slide the Lock icon to the left to enter the MaxiDAS Job Menu or slide to the right to
unlock.
1. Application Buttons
2. Locator and Navigation Buttons
3. Status Icons
NOTE
The screen is locked by default when you turn on the tablet. It is recommended to lock
the screen to protect the information in the system and reduce the power consumption.
Almost all operations on the tablet are controlled through the touchscreen. The
touchscreen navigation is menu driven, which allows you to quickly locate the test
procedure, or data that you need, through a series of choices and questions. Detailed
descriptions of the menu structures are found in the chapters for the various applications.
Figure 3-1 Sample MaxiDAS DS808 Job Menu
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Application Buttons
The table below gives brief descriptions of the available applications in the MaxiDAS
system.
Table 3-1 Applications
Button
Name
Description
Diagnostics
Configures the unit to operate as a diagnostic tool.
See Diagnostics for details.
MaxiFix
Launches the MaxiFix platform which provides the
most compatible and abundant repair techniques
and diagnostics database. See MaxiFix for details.
Shop
Manager
Allows you to edit and save workshop information
and customer data, as well as review test vehicle
history records. See Shop Manager for details.
Data
Manager
Opens the organization system for saved data files.
See Data Manager for details.
Settings
Allows you to set the MaxiDAS system settings and
to view the general information about the tablet.
See Settings for details.
Update
Checks for the latest update available for the
MaxiDAS system and performs updating
procedures. See Update for details.
Support
Launches the Support platform which synchronizes
Autel’s on-line service base station with the
MaxiDAS tablet. See Support for details.
Academy
Allows you to store and view technical tutorial and
training articles about the device usage or vehicle
diagnostic techniques. See Academy for details.
Remote
Desk
Configures your unit to receive remote support
using the TeamViewer application program. See
Remote Desk for details.
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Button
Name
Description
Quick Link
Provides associated website bookmarks to allow
quick access to product update, service, support
and other information. See Quick Link for details.
Function
Viewer
Provides quick search for the supported functions
and vehicles of Autel diagnostic tools
. See
Function
Viewer
for details
.
Digital
Inspection
Configures the unit to operate as a video scope
device by connecting to an imager head cable for
close vehicle inspections. See Digital Inspection for
details.
Locator and Navigation Buttons
Operations of the Navigation buttons at the bottom of the screen are described in the table
below:
Table 3-2 Locator and Navigation Buttons
Button
Name
Description
Locator
Indicates the location of the screen. Swipe the screen
left or right to view the previous or next screen.
Back
Returns to the previous screen.
Android Home
Returns to Android System’s Home screen.
Recent Apps
Displays a list of applications that are currently
working. To open an App, tap it. To remove an app,
swipe it to the top or bottom.
Chrome
Launches the Android built-in browser.
Screenshot
Takes a screenshot when you want to save the
displayed information.
MaxiDAS
Home
Returns to MaxiDAS Job Menu from other Android
applications.
Diagnostic
Shortcut
Returns to the Diagnostic screen from other
operations.
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System Status Icons
As the tablet is working with the Android operating system, you may refer to Android
documents for more information.
By tapping the bottom right corner, a Shortcuts Panel will be displayed, on which you are
allowed to set various system settings of the tablet. Operations of each button on the
panel are described in the table below.
NOTE
The shortcuts buttons will be highlighted when enabled and dimmed when disabled.
Table 3-3 Shortcuts Panel Buttons
Button
Name
Description
Calculator
Launches calculator when pressed.
Clock
Launches clock when pressed.
Wi-Fi
Enables/disables Wi-Fi when pressed.
Airplane
Mode
Enables/disables Airplane Mode when pressed.
System
Settings
Launches the Android System Settings screen
when pressed.
Powering Down
All vehicle communications must be terminated before shutting down the tablet. A
warning message displays if you attempt to shut down the tablet when it is
communicating with the vehicle. Forcing a shut-down while communicating may lead to
ECM problems on some vehicles. Please exit the Diagnostics application before
powering down.
To power down the display tablet
1. Long press the Lock/Power button.
2. Tap Power off option.
3. Tap OK and the tablet will turn off in a few seconds.
Reboot System
In case of system crash, long press the Lock/Power button and tap Reboot option to
reboot the system.
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4. Diagnostics
By establishing a data link to the electronic control units of the vehicle being serviced
directly, the Diagnostics application allows you to retrieve ECU information, read & erase
DTCs, view live data, and perform active tests. The Diagnostics application can access
the electronic control unit (ECU) for various vehicle control systems, such as engine,
transmission, antilock brake system (ABS), airbag system (SRS) and more.
Getting Started
The Diagnostics operations require connecting the MaxiDAS DS808 tablet to the test
vehicle’s DLC using the main cable.
Vehicle Menu Layout
When the tablet device is properly connected to the vehicle, the platform is ready to start
vehicle diagnosis. Tap the Diagnostics application button on the MaxiDAS DS808 Job
Menu and then the Vehicle Menu displays.
1. Top Toolbar Buttons
2. Vehicle Manufacturer Buttons
Top Toolbar Buttons
The operations of the toolbar buttons at the top of the screen are listed and described in
the table below:
Figure 4-1 Sample Vehicle Menu
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Table 4-1 Top Toolbar Buttons
Button
Name
Description
Home
Returns to the MaxiDAS Job Menu.
VIN Scan
Provides a fast way to identify the test vehicle.
See Auto VIN Scan for details.
All
Displays all the vehicle makes in the vehicle
menu.
History
Displays the stored test vehicle history records.
See Vehicle History.
USA
Displays the USA vehicle menu.
European
Displays the European vehicle menu.
Asia
Displays the Asian vehicle menu.
Search
Searches for a specific vehicle make.
Cancel
Exits the search screen or cancels an operation.
Vehicle Manufacturer Buttons
The Manufacturer buttons display the various vehicle logos and the brand names. Select
the required manufacturer button after establishing the communication with the test
vehicle to start a diagnostic session.
Vehicle Identification
The MaxiDAS diagnostic system supports four methods for Vehicle Identification.
Auto VIN Scan
Manual VIN Input
Automatic Selection
Manual Selection
Auto VIN Scan
The MaxiDAS diagnostic system features the latest VIN-based Auto VIN Scan function
to identify vehicles in just one touch, which allows the technician to quickly detect vehicles,
scan all the diagnosable ECUs on every vehicle and run diagnostics on the selected
system.
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To perform Auto VIN Scan
1. Tap the Diagnostics application button from the MaxiDAS Job Menu. The
Vehicle Menu displays.
2. Tap the VIN Scan button on the top toolbar to open the dropdown list.
3. Select Auto Detect. Once the test vehicle is successfully identified, the screen
will show you the vehicle VIN. Tap OK at the bottom to confirm. If the VIN does
not match with the test vehicle’s VIN, enter VIN manually or tap Read to acquire
VIN again.
Figure 4-2 Sample Auto VIN Screen
Figure 4-3 Sample Auto Detect Screen
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4. Review the information to make sure it is correct. Tap Yes to confirm the vehicle
profile or No if the information is not correct.
5. The tool would start establishing vehicle communication and reading control unit
information. You can choose Auto Scan to scan all the available systems of the
test vehicle or tap Control Unit to access the desired system that you want to
diagnose.
Manual VIN Input
For some vehicles that do not support the Auto VIN Scan function, the MaxiDAS
diagnostic system allows you to enter the vehicle VIN manually.
To perform Manual VIN Input
1. Tap the Diagnostics application button from the MaxiDAS Job Menu. The
Vehicle Menu displays.
2. Tap the VIN Scan button on the top toolbar to open the dropdown list.
3. Select Manual Input.
4. Tap the input box and enter the correct VIN.
Figure 4-4 Sample Vehicle Profile Screen
Figure 4-5 Sample Diagnostic Screen
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Figure 4-6 Sample Manual VIN Input Screen
5. Tap Done. The vehicle will be identified in a few seconds. Once the matching is
successful, the system will guide you to the Vehicle Diagnostics screen directly.
6. Tap Cancel to exit Manual Input.
Automatic Selection
In some cases when users have selected the vehicle brand instead of performing Auto
VIN Scan in the first place, the system still provides an option for vehicle VIN scan.
To perform Automatic Selection
1. Tap the Diagnostics application button from the MaxiDAS Job Menu. The
Vehicle Menu displays.
2. Tap the vehicle brand of the test vehicle.
3. Tap Automatic Selection and the system will proceed to acquire VIN
information automatically. Follow the on-screen instruction to go into diagnostic
screen.
Figure 4-7 Sample Selection Screen
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Manual Selection
When the vehicle’s VIN is not automatically retrievable through the vehicle's ECU, or the
specific VIN is unknown, you can choose to select the vehicle manually.
This mode of vehicle selection is menu driven, repeat the first two steps from the
automatic selection operation and tap Manual Selection. Then you can follow the on-
screen prompts and make a series of choices. Each selection you make advances you
to the next step. A Back button at the bottom right corner of the screen will bring you
back to the previous step. Exact procedures may vary for different vehicles being
serviced.
Navigation
This section describes how to operate the Diagnostics screen and select test options.
Diagnostics Screen Layout
The diagnostic screens typically include four sections.
1. Diagnostics Toolbar
2. Status Information Bar
3. Main Section
4. Function Buttons
Diagnostics Toolbar
The Diagnostics Toolbar contains a number of buttons that allow you to print or save the
displayed data and make other controls. The table below provides a brief description for
the operations of the Diagnostics Toolbar buttons.
Figure 4-8 Sample Diagnostics Screen
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Table 4-2 Diagnostics Toolbar Buttons
Button
Name
Description
Home
Returns to the MaxiDAS Job Menu.
Vehicle
Swap
Exits the diagnostic session of the currently
identified test vehicle and returns to the vehicle
menu screen.
Settings
Opens the settings screen. See Settings for details.
Print
Prints a copy of the displayed data. See Printing
Setting for details.
Help
Provides instructions or tips for operations of various
diagnostic functions.
Save
Opens a submenu and provides 3 options to save
data.
Tap Take a Screenshot to take a screenshot
of the current screen.
Tap Save All Data to save a PDF file (use
this save option when data displays on
multiple screens).
Tap Save Report to save the data in a report
form.
All saved data are stored in the Data Manager
application for later reviews. See Data Manager for
details.
Data
Logging
Records the communication data and ECU
information of the test vehicle. See Data Logging for
details.
To print data in Diagnostics
1. Tap the Diagnostics application button from the MaxiDAS Job Menu. The Print
button on the diagnostic toolbar is available throughout the whole Diagnostics
operations.
2. Tap Print whenever you want to make a printing. A drop-down menu appears.
Tap Print This Page to print a screenshot copy of the current screen.
3. A temporary file will be created and sent to the computer for printing.
4. When the file is transferred successfully, a confirmation message displays.
To submit Data Logging reports in Diagnostics
1. Tap the Diagnostics application button from the MaxiDAS Job Menu. The Data
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Logging button on the diagnostic toolbar is available throughout the whole
Diagnostics operations.
2. Tap the Data Logging button. The button displays blue during the active
recording process.
3. Tap the Data Logging button again to end recording. A submission form will
display to let you fill in the report information.
4. Tap the Send button to submit the report form via the Internet. A confirmation
message displays when sending is successful.
Status Information Bar
The Status Information Bar at the top of the Main Section displays the following items:
Menu Title — indicates the menu subject of the Main Section.
Voltage Icon — indicates the voltage status of the vehicle.
Main Section
The Main Section of the screen varies depending on the stage of operations. The Main
Section can show vehicle identification selections, the main menu, test data, messages,
instructions, and other diagnostic information.
Function Buttons
The displayed Function Buttons at this section of the screen vary according to the stage
of operations. They can be used to navigate, save or clear the diagnostic data, exit
scanning as well as make other functional controls. The functions of these buttons will
be introduced respectively in the following sections of the corresponding test operations.
Screen Messages
Screen messages appear when additional input is needed before proceeding. There are
mainly three types of on-screen messages as to their purposes: Confirmation, Warning,
and Error.
Confirmation Messages
Confirmation messages usually display as an “Information” screen, which inform you
when you are about to perform an action that cannot be reversed or when an action has
been initiated and your confirmation is needed to continue.
When a user-response is not required to continue, the message displays briefly before
automatically disappearing.
Warning Messages
Warning messages inform you when completing the selected action may result in an
irreversible change or loss of data. The typical example for this is the “Erase Codes”
message.
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Error Messages
Error messages inform you when a system or procedural error has occurred. Examples
of possible errors include a disconnection or a communication interruption due to certain
reasons.
Making Selections
The Diagnostics application is a menu driven program that presents a series of choices
one at a time. As you select from a menu, the next menu in the series displays. Each
selection narrows the focus and leads to the desired test. Use your fingertip to make
menu selections.
Main Menu
The Diagnostics application allows you to establish a data link to the electronic control
system of the test vehicle for vehicle diagnosis. You can operate functional tests, retrieve
vehicle diagnostic information such as trouble codes, freeze frame data and live data for
various vehicle control systems, such as engine, transmission, ABS, and more.
The Vehicle Diagnostics screen has 2 main options:
1. Diagnosis — a comprehensive section which includes all available functions:
reading, clearing, saving and printing diagnostic information, as well as performing
active tests and special functions.
2. Hot Function — a separate section designed to perform vehicle scheduled service
and maintenance, such as to reset the service lights and perform calibration for
various systems.
After a section is selected and the tablet establishes communication with the vehicle, the
corresponding function menu or selection menu displays.
Diagnosis
There are two options available when accessing the Diagnosis section:
Figure 4-9 Sample Main Menu
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Auto Scan — starts auto scanning for all the available systems on the vehicle.
Control Unit — displays a selection menu of all available control units of the test
vehicle.
After a section is selected and the tablet establishes communication with the vehicle, the
corresponding function menu or selection menu displays.
Auto Scan
The Auto Scan function performs a comprehensive scanning over all the ECUs in the
vehicle’s systems in order to locate and retrieve DTCs. The sample operation screen of
Auto Scan displays as below:
1. Navigation Bar
2. Main Section
3. Function Buttons
Navigation Bar
List Tab — displays the scanned data in list format.
Progress Bar — indicates the test progress.
Main Section
Column 1 — displays the sequence numbers.
Column 2 — displays the scanned systems.
Column 3 — displays the diagnostic marks indicating different conditions of the test
result:
-!-: Indicates that the scanned system may not support the code reading function,
or there is a communication error between the tablet and the control system.
-?-: Indicates that the vehicle control system has been detected, but the tablet
cannot accurately locate it.
Fault(s) | #: Fault(s) indicates there is/are detected fault code(s) present; “#”
indicates the number of the detected faults.
Figure 4-10 Sample Auto Scan Operation Screen
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Pass | No Fault: Indicates the system has passed the scanning process and no
fault has been detected.
Column 4 — tap the button to the right of the test result if you want to perform
further diagnosis and other test activities. A Function Menu screen shall then display.
Function Buttons
The table below provides a brief description of the Function Buttons’ operations in Auto
Scan:
Table 4-3 Function Buttons in Auto Scan
Name
Description
Report
Displays the diagnostic data in the report form.
Quick
Deletes codes. A warning message screen will display to
inform you of possible data loss when this function is
selected.
OK
Confirms the test result and continues system diagnosis
after selecting the required system by tapping the item in the
Main Section.
Pause
Suspends scanning and it will change to Continue button
after tapping.
ESC
Returns to the previous screen or exits Auto Scan.
Control Unit
This option allows you to manually locate a required control system for testing through a
series of choices. Please follow the menu driven procedures and make proper selection
each time. The program will guide you to the diagnostic function menu after a few choices
you’ve made.
Figure 4-11 Sample Function Menu
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The Function Menu options vary slightly for different vehicles. The function menu may
include:
ECU Information — provides the retrieved ECU information in detail. Tap to open an
information screen.
Trouble Codes — includes Read codes and Erase codes functions. Displays
detailed information of DTC records retrieved from the test vehicle’s ECU and erases
DTC records and other data from the test vehicle’s ECU.
Freeze Frame — displays the freeze frame data of the DTCs.
Live Data — retrieves and displays live data and parameters from the test vehicle’s
ECU.
Active Test — provides specific subsystem and component tests. This selection may
appear as Actuators, Actuator Test, or Function Tests, etc., and the tests options
vary depending on the manufacturer and model.
Special Functions — performs various component adaptations.
NOTE
With the diagnostic toolbar on top of the screen throughout the whole diagnostic
procedures, you are allowed to make various controls of the diagnostic information at
any time, such as printing and saving the displayed data, getting help information, or
performing data logging, etc.
To perform a diagnostic function
1. Establish communication with the test vehicle.
2. Identify the test vehicle by selecting from the menu options.
3. Select the Diagnosis section.
4. Locate the required system for testing by Auto Scan or through menu driven
selections in Control Units.
5. Select the desired diagnostic function from the Function Menu.
ECU Information
This function retrieves and displays the specific information for the tested control unit,
including unit type, version numbers and other specifications.
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The sample ECU Information screen displays as below:
1. Diagnostics Toolbar Buttons — see Table 4-2 Diagnostics Toolbar Buttons for
detailed descriptions of the operations for each button.
2. Main Section — the left column displays the item names; the right column shows the
specifications or descriptions.
3. Function Button — in this case, only an ESC (or sometimes a Back) button is
available; tap it to exit after viewing.
Trouble Codes
Read Codes
This function retrieves and displays the DTCs from the vehicle’s control system. The
Read Codes screen varies for each vehicle being tested. On some vehicles, freeze frame
data can also be retrieved for viewing. The sample Read Codes screen displays as below:
1. Main Section
Code Column — displays the retrieved codes from the vehicle.
Figure 4-12 Sample ECU Information Screen
Figure 4-13 Sample Read Codes Screen
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Status Column — indicates the status of the retrieved codes.
Description Column — detailed descriptions for the retrieved codes.
Snowflake Icon — only displays when freeze frame data is available for viewing;
selecting this icon will display a data screen, which looks very similar to the
Read Codes screen, therefore same operation method may be applied.
2. Function Button
Help — tap this to view the information of the fault code, including fault
description, condition for fault identification, driver information, etc.
Freeze — tap this to view the freeze frame.
Search — tap this icon to search the fault code related information in Google.
ESC — tap it to return to the previous screen or exit the function.
Erase Codes
After reading the retrieved codes from the vehicle and certain repairs have been carried
out, you can erase the codes from the vehicle using this function. Before performing this
function, make sure the vehicle’s ignition key is in the ON (RUN) position with the engine
off.
To erase codes
1. Tap Trouble Codes from the Function Menu, then tap Erase Codes.
2. A warning message displays to inform you of data loss when this function is
applied.
a) Tap Yes to continue. A confirming screen displays when the operation is
successfully done.
b) Tap No to exit.
3. Tap ESC on the confirming screen to exit Erase Codes.
4. Perform the Read Codes function again to check if the code erasing is
successful.
Live Data
When this function is selected, the screen displays the data list for the selected module.
The items available for any control module vary from one vehicle to another. The
parameters display in the order that they are transmitted by the ECM, so expect variation
between vehicles.
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Gesture scrolling allows you to quickly move through the data list. Simply swipe the
screen up or down to locate the data you want. The figure below shows a typical Live
Data screen:
1. Main Section
Name Column — displays the parameter names.
a) Check Box — tap the check box on the left side of the parameter name to
make selection of an item. Tap the check box again to deselect the item.
b) Drop-down Button — tap the drop-down button on the right side of the
parameter name opens a submenu, which provides various choices for
data display mode.
Value Column — displays the values of the parameter items.
Unit Column — displays the unit for the parameters.
To change the unit mode, tap the Setting button on the top toolbar and select a
required mode. See Unit for more information.
Display Mode
There are 4 types of display modes available for data viewing, allowing you to view
various types of parameters in the most suitable way.
Tapping the drop-down button on the right side of the parameter name opens a
submenu. There are 4 buttons to configure the data display mode, and one Help
button on the right that you can tap for additional information.
Each parameter item displays the selected mode independently.
1) Analog Gauge Mode — displays the parameters in form of an analog meter
graph.
2) Text Mode — this is the default mode which displays the parameters in texts
and shows in list format.
NOTE
Reading of status parameters, such as a switch reading, which are mostly in word form,
like ON, OFF, ACTIVE, and ABORT, etc., can only be displayed in Text Mode. Whereas
Figure 4-14 Sample Live Data Screen
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reading of value parameters, such as a sensor reading, can be displayed in text mode
and other graph modes.
3) Waveform Graph Mode — displays the parameters in waveform graphs.
When this mode is applied, three control buttons will appear on the right side of the
parameter item, allowing you to manipulate the display status.
Text Button — resumes Text Display Mode.
Scale Button — changes the scale values, which are displayed below the
waveform graph. There are 4 scales available: x1, x2, x4 and x8.
Zoom-in Button — tap to display the selected data graph in full screen.
Edit Button — tap this button to open an edit window, on which you can set
the waveform color and the line thickness displayed for the selected
parameter item.
Scale Button — changes the scale values, which are displayed below the
waveform graph. There are 4 scales available: x1, x2, x4 and x8.
Zoom-out Button — exits full screen display.
4) Digital Gauge Mode — displays the parameters in form of a digital gauge graph.
Full Screen Display — this option is only available in the waveform graph mode
and mostly used in Graph Merge status for data comparison. There are three control
buttons available on the top right side of the screen under this mode.
To edit the waveform color and line thickness in a data graph
1. Select 1 to 3 parameter items to display in Waveform Graph mode.
2. Tap the Zoom-in Button on the right to display the data graph in full screen.
3. Select a parameter item on the left column.
4. Select a desired sample color from the middle column.
5. Select a desired sample line thickness from the right column.
6. Repeat step 3-5 to edit the waveform for each parameter item.
7. Tap Done to save the setting and exit, or tap Cancel to exit without saving.
2. Function Buttons
The operations of all the available function buttons on Live Data screen are
described below:
Back — returns to the previous screen or exits the function.
Record — starts recording the retrieved live data; the recorded data is then stored
as a video clip in the Data Manager application for future reviews. This function could
be triggered automatically at preset threshold value or manually as you choose and
the triggering mode and record duration can be configured in the Setting mode of
Live Data.
Freeze — displays the retrieved data in freeze mode.
Previous Frame — moves to the previous frame in the freeze data.
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Next Frame — moves to the next frame in the freeze data.
Clear Data — clears all previously retrieved parameter values at a cutting point
whenever you choose.
To Top — moves a selected data item to the top of the list.
Graph Merge — tap this button to merge selected data graphs (for Waveform Graph
Mode only). This function is very useful when making comparison between different
parameters.
NOTE
This mode supports Graph Merge for 2 to 3 parameter items only, so select no less than
2 and no more than 3 items each time when making graph merge.
To cancel Graph Merge mode, tap the drop-down button on the right side of the
parameter name and select a data display mode.
Show — tap this option to switch between the two options; one displays the selected
parameter items, the other displays all the available items.
Setting — tap this button to open a setting screen, which allows you to set the trigger
mode, recording duration, and various threshold values for data recording and make
other controls.
There are four navigation buttons on top of the Setting mode screen.
Selected Button — displays the configuration screen on which you can set the
threshold values, an upper limit and a lower limit, for triggering the buzzer alarm.
This function is only applied to the Waveform Graph display mode.
a) MIN — tap to open a virtual keyboard, allowing you to enter the required lower
limit value.
b) MAX — tap to open a virtual keyboard, allowing you to enter the required upper
limit value.
c) Buzzer Alarm — switches the alarm on and off. The alarm function makes a
Figure 4-15 Sample Setting Mode in Live Data
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beep sound as a reminder whenever the data reading reaches the preset
minimum or maximum point.
To set threshold limits for the parameter values
1. Tap the Setting function button at the bottom of the Live Data screen.
2. Tap the Selected navigation button.
3. Select a parameter item on the left column or enter the item name in the Search
bar.
4. Tap on the right side of the MIN button and enter the required minimum value.
5. Tap on the right side of the MAX button and enter the required maximum value.
6. Tap the ON/OFF button on the right side of the Buzzer Alarm button to turn it on
or off.
7. Tap Done to save the setting and return to the Live Data screen; or tap Cancel
to exit without saving.
If the threshold limits are successfully set, two horizontal lines will appear on each of the
data graphs (when Waveform Graph Mode is applied) to indicate the alarming point. The
threshold lines are shown in different colors from the waveform of the parameters for
distinction.
Record Button — displays the configuration screen for Record Setting, on which you
can set the trigger type, duration and trigger point for the data recording function.
a) Trigger Type — sets the trigger mode for data recording, mainly of two kinds:
Manual and Auto. There are four options available:
1) Manual — allows you to manually start and stop data recording.
2) DTC — auto triggers data recording when any DTC is detected.
3) DTC Check Mode — auto triggers data recording when certain pre-selected
DTC types are detected.
4) Parameter — auto triggers data recording when any parameter value
reaches the preset threshold.
b) Duration — sets the recording time (for Auto trigger mode only).
c) Trigger Point — reserves a relative percentage of a record length before the
data recording start point for reference (for Auto trigger mode only).
To perform setting for live data record
1. Tap the Setting function button at the bottom of the Live Data screen.
2. Tap the Record navigation button.
3. Tap the button on the right of Trigger Type bar and select the required
trigger mode.
4. Tap the button on the right of Duration bar and select a length of time.
5. Tap the button on the right of Trigger Point bar and select a relative
percentage of a record length to be reserved before the data recording start
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point.
6. Tap Done to save the setting and return to the Live Data screen; or tap Cancel
to cancel without saving and exit Setting.
Done Button — confirms and saves the setting, and returns you to the Live Data
screen.
Cancel Button — cancels the setting operation and returns you to the Live Data
screen.
Active Test
The Active Test function is used to access vehicle-specific subsystem and component
tests. Available tests vary depending on the manufacturer, year, and model.
During an active test, the tablet sends commands to the ECU in order to drive the
actuators. This test determines the integrity of the system or parts by reading the engine
ECU data, or by monitoring the operation of the actuators, such as switching a solenoid,
relay, or switch between two operating states.
Selecting Active Test opens a menu of test options that varies by make and model.
Selecting a menu option activates the test. Follow on-screen instructions while
performing tests. The content and pattern of the on-screen information vary according to
the type of test being performed. Some toggle and variable control tests display Active
Test Controls at the top of the screen with data stream information below, or vice versa.
The function buttons at the lower right corner of the Active Test screen manipulate the
test signals. The operational instructions are displayed on the main section of the test
screen. Simply follow the on-screen instructions and make appropriate selections to
complete the tests. Each time when an operation is successfully executed, message
such as “Command Finished”, “Activation Successful”, or something similar displays.
Tap the ESC function button to exit the test when finished.
Special Functions
These functions perform various component adaptations, allowing you to recalibrate or
configure certain components after making repairs or replacement.
Figure 4-16 Sample Active Test Screen
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The main menu displays the supported special functions for the test vehicle. Follow the
on-screen instructions to complete the desired function. When the operation is done, an
execution status message such as Completed, Finished or Successful, displays. Tap the
ESC button to exit the function.
Hot Functions
The Service section is specially designed to provide you with quick access to the vehicle
systems for various scheduled service and maintenance performances. The typical
service operation screen is a series of menu driven executive commands. By following
the on-screen instructions to select appropriate execution options, enter correct values
or data, and perform necessary actions, the system will guide you through the complete
performance for various service operations.
The most commonly performed service functions include:
Oil Reset Service
TPMS Programming Service
EPB Service
ABS/SRS Services
SAS Calibration Service
DPF Regeneration Service
Oil Reset Service
This function allows you to perform reset for the Engine Oil Life system, which calculates
an optimal oil life change interval depending on the vehicle driving conditions and climate.
The Oil Life Reminder must be reset every time the oil is changed, so the system can
calculate when the next oil change is required.
Figure 4-17 Sample Special Functions Screen
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Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) Service
This function allows you to quickly look up the tire sensor IDs from the vehicle’s ECU, as
well as to perform TPMS programming and reset procedures after tire sensors are
replaced.
Electric Parking Brake (EPB) Service
This function has a multitude of usages to maintain the electronic braking system safely
and effectively. The applications include deactivating and activating the brake control
system, assisting with brake fluid control, opening and closing brake pads, and setting
brakes after disc or pad replacement, etc.
ABS/SRS Services
This function allows you to perform various bi-directional tests to check the operating
conditions of both the Anti-lock Braking System and the Supplemental Restraint System,
such as Automated Bleeding, Pump Motor Test, and checking Module information, etc.
Steering Angle Sensor (SAS) Service
This service function allows you to perform calibration for the Steering Angle Sensor,
which permanently stores the current steering wheel position as the straight-ahead
position in the steering angle sensor EEPROM. On successful completion of the
calibration, the steering angle sensor fault memory is automatically cleared.
DPF Regeneration Service
The Diesel Particulate Filter service function performs the regeneration procedure which
is the DPF cleaning operation to clear the blockage through continuous burning of the
particulate matter captured in the DPF filter. If the DPF light on the vehicle comes on and
you successfully complete a DPF regeneration cycle, you will notice that the DPF light
will automatically turn off.
Generic OBDII Operations
A fast-access option for OBDII/EOBD vehicle diagnosis is available on the Vehicle Menu
screen. This option presents a quick way to check for DTCs, isolate the cause of an
illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL), check monitor status prior to emissions
certification testing, verify repairs, and perform a number of other services that are
emissions-related. The OBD direct access option is also used for testing OBDII/EOBD
compliant vehicles that are not included in the Diagnostics database.
Functions of the diagnostics toolbar buttons at the top of the screen are the same as
those available for specific vehicle diagnostics. See Table 4-2 Diagnostics Toolbar
Buttons for details.
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General Procedure
To access the OBDII/EOBD diagnostics functions
1. Tap the Diagnostics application button from the MaxiDAS Job Menu. The
Vehicle Menu displays.
2. Tap the EOBD button. There are two options to establish communication with
the vehicle.
Auto Scan — when this option is selected, the diagnostic tool attempts to
establish communication using each protocol in order to determine which
one the vehicle is broadcasting on.
Protocol — when this option is selected the screen opens a submenu of
various protocols. A communication protocol is a standardized way of data
communication between an ECM and a diagnostic tool. Global OBD may
use several different communication protocols.
3. Select a specific protocol under the Protocol option. Wait for the OBDII
Diagnostic Menu to appear.
NOTE
Tapping the
○
i button displayed beside the function name opens a bubble with
additional function information.
4. Select a function option to continue.
DTC & FFD
I/M Readiness
Live Data
O
2
Sensor Monitor
On-Board Monitor
Component Test
Vehicle Information
Vehicle Status
Figure 4-18 Sample OBDII Diagnostic Menu
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NOTE
Some functions are supported only on certain vehicle makes.
Function Descriptions
This section describes the various functions of each diagnostic option:
DTC & FFD
When this function is selected, the screen displays a list of Stored Codes and Pending
Codes. When the Freeze Frame data of certain DTCs are available for viewing, a
snowflake button will display on the right side of the DTC item. The erase codes function
can be applied by tapping the Clear DTC button at the bottom of the screen.
Stored Codes
Stored codes are the current emission related DTCs from the ECM of the vehicle.
OBDII/EOBD Codes have a priority according to their emission severity with higher
priority codes overwriting lower priority codes. The priority of the code determines
the illumination of the MIL and the codes erase procedure. Manufacturers rank
codes differently, so expect to see differences between makes.
Pending Codes
These are codes whose setting conditions were met during the last drive cycle, but
need to be met on two or more consecutive drive cycles before the DTC actually
sets. The intended use of this service is to assist the service technician after a
vehicle repair and after clearing diagnostic information by reporting test results after
a driving cycle.
a) If a test failed during the driving cycle, the DTC associated with that test is
reported. If the pending fault does not occur again within 40 to 80 warm-up
cycles, the fault is automatically cleared from memory.
b) Test results reported by this service do not necessarily indicate a faulty
component or system. If test results indicate another failure after additional
driving, then a DTC is set to indicate a faulty component or system and the MIL
Figure 4-19 Sample DTC & FFD Screen
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is illuminated.
Freeze
In most cases the stored frame is the last DTC that occurred. Certain DTCs, which
have a greater impact on vehicle emission, have a higher priority. In these cases,
the top prioritized DTC is the one for which the freeze frame records are retained.
Freeze frame data includes a “snapshot” of critical parameter values at the time the
DTC is set.
Clear DTC
This option is used to clear all emission related diagnostic data, such as DTCs,
freeze frame data, and manufacturer specific enhanced data from the vehicle’s ECM.
A confirmation screen displays when the clear codes option is selected to prevent
accidental loss of data. Select Yes on the confirmation screen to continue or No to
exit.
I/M Readiness
This function is used to check the readiness of the monitoring system. It is an excellent
function to use prior to having a vehicle inspected for compliance to a state emissions
program. Selecting I/M Readiness opens a submenu with two choices:
Since DTCs Cleared — displays the status of monitors since the last time the DTCs
are erased.
This Driving Cycle — displays the status of monitors since the beginning of the
current drive cycle.
Live Data
This function displays the real time PID data from ECU. Displayed data includes analog
inputs and outputs, digital inputs and outputs, and system status information broadcast
on the vehicle data stream.
Live data can be displayed in various modes, see Live Data for detailed information.
O
2
Sensor Monitor
This option allows retrieval and viewing of O
2
sensor monitor test results for the most
recently performed tests from the vehicle’s on-board computer.
The O
2
Sensor Monitor test function is not supported by vehicles which communicate
using a controller area network (CAN). For O
2
Sensor Monitor tests results of CAN-
equipped vehicles, refer to On-Board Monitor.
On-Board Monitor
This option allows you to view the results of On-Board Monitor tests. The tests are useful
after servicing or after erasing a vehicle’s control module memory.
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Component Test
This service enables bi-directional control of the ECM so that the diagnostic tool is able
to transmit control commands to operate the vehicle systems. This function is useful in
determining whether the ECM responds to a command well.
Vehicle Information
The option displays the vehicle identification number (VIN), the calibration identification,
and the calibration verification number (CVN), and other information of the test vehicle.
Vehicle Status
This item is used to check the current condition of the vehicle, including communication
protocols of OBDII modules, retrieved codes amount, status of the Malfunction Indicator
Light (MIL), and other additional information.
Exiting Diagnostics
The Diagnostics application remains open as long as there is an active communication
with the vehicle. You must exit the diagnostics operation to stop all communications with
the vehicle before closing the Diagnostics application.
NOTE
Damage to the vehicle electronic control module (ECM) may occur if communication is
disrupted. Make sure all connections, such as USB cable and wireless connection, are
properly connected at all times during testing. Exit all tests before disconnecting the test
connection or powering down the tool.
To exit the Diagnostics application
1. From an active diagnostic screen, tap the Back or ESC function button to exit
a diagnostic session step-by-step.
2. Or tap the Vehicle Swap button on the diagnostics toolbar to return to the
Vehicle Menu screen.
3. From the Vehicle Menu screen, tap the Home button on the top toolbar; or tap
the Back button on the navigation bar at the bottom of the screen.
4. Or tap the Home button on the diagnostics toolbar to exit the application directly
and go back to the MaxiDAS Job Menu.
Now, the Diagnostics application is no longer communicating with the vehicle and it is
safe to open other MaxiDAS applications or exit the MaxiDAS Diagnostic System and
return to the Android System’s Home screen.
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5. MaxiFix
The MaxiFix application launches the on-line troubleshooter database, which not only
provides you virtually all common diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) database for most
vehicles, but also serves as a forum allowing you to network with other MaxiDAS users,
and gives you access to a vast database of repair and diagnostic tips along with proven
filed fixes.
While the MaxiFix provides the abundant troubleshooter information available, the
database keeps growing with daily troubleshooting resources by recording the reported
solution cases and the advisory reports of the MaxiDAS users from all over the world.
Information in the MaxiFix database is organized into a series of diagnostic tips that are
designed to quickly lead you to the root cause of a particular problem on the test vehicle,
which will help you quickly find solutions for various diagnostic problems.
Navigation
You need to register the device to your online account before launching the MaxiFix
platform, see Product Registration for details.
The MaxiFix screen layout consists of 3 main areas:
1. The Header — the tool bar across the top of the screen which allows you to select
vehicles and perform searches.
2. The Main Screen — located at the center of the screen displaying content based on
the vehicle attributes and keywords specified. The tabs on the main screen vary in
accordance with the section selected on the Navigation Menu, allowing you to switch
between functions.
3. The Navigation Menu — the main menu at the bottom of the screen, which provides
Figure 5-1 Sample MaxiFix Home Screen
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you access to different sections of MaxiFix.
The Header
The Header at the top of the screen features:
A Select Vehicle button to open the vehicle identification window, and vehicle
information bar, for example “2014 > Hyundai > Accord Coupe > L4-2.4L (K24W1)”.
A search field to find relevant information by entering keywords, codes, or problems.
Select Vehicle Button
The “Select Vehicle” button on the Header allows you to specify the vehicle which you
want to reference on MaxiFix, by selecting each of the vehicle attribute from a sequence
of option lists. This feature helps to filter out the searches that allow only the information
that applies to the identified vehicle to display.
NOTE
All attributes must be specified to make a complete vehicle selection for the most efficient
search results.
To select a vehicle
Follow the procedure below to select a vehicle:
1. If you haven’t already done so, tap the Select Vehicle button on the Header.
2. Select the year of the vehicle from the list.
3. Select the make of the vehicle from the list.
4. Select the model of the vehicle from the list.
5. Select the submodel of the vehicle from the list.
6. Select the engine of the vehicle from the list.
After completing the vehicle selection procedure, the identified vehicle is shown on the
Header.
Terminology
MaxiFix Tip
A MaxiFix Tip provides practical information of real fix of a specific vehicle repair issue
with detailed descriptions. It is combined with proven fix and vehicle specific data, and
filed into an all-in-one information source to provide you with quick and easy repair
solutions.
On MaxiFix community you can find Tips or share your own Tip to help other community
members solve vehicle issues.
To search for a MaxiFix Tip
1. Select a Vehicle:
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a) Tap the Select Vehicle button on the Header at the top of the page.
b) Select the year of the vehicle from the list.
c) Select the make of the vehicle from the list.
d) Select the model of the vehicle from the list.
e) Select the submodel of the vehicle from the list.
f) Select the engine of the vehicle from the list.
After completing the vehicle selection procedure, the identified vehicle is shown on the
Header.
2. Enter a Search Term
MaxiFix has an exclusive one-stop lookup that helps you find all of MaxiFix
resources by one click. Simply enter a search term into the search bar on the
Header to begin the search.
3. Proven Results!
The powerful MaxiFix database gives you proven results! The typical MaxiFix
Tips combine actual workshop fixes and data which may include:
a) OBDII Fault Codes description and reference — helps in diagnostic
assessment by making clear the nature of an automotive problem so that
beginner and advanced technicians can make effective repairs.
b) Real Fix Tips — provides repair tips from actual shop practices and are
presented in an easy to understand Complaint, Cause, Correction format.
If you still can’t find the information you want, you can ask the MaxiFix
community for help by clicking Ask on the Navigation Menu at the bottom of the
screen.
Adopted!
The Adopted! icon that displays at the top right side of a Tip screen indicates that the
related Tip has been adopted by at least 1 technician in the community. If a tip has helped
you to solve a repair problem, you are encouraged to give an Adopted! count to the tip.
Each member is allowed to click the “Adopted!” once for a tip, and each click will add 1
count to the total number of “Adopted!” The “Adopted!” count helps you easily identify
which tips are really helpful for repairing vehicle issues. You can also post a comment
about how the tip has helped you as reference to other members.
Operations
The Navigation Menu is at the bottom of the screen. Selecting the items on the Navigation
Menu allows you to switch between the main sections on MaxiFix. These main sections
include:
Home — shows all questions and allows you to specify questions about one or
multiple makes.
Search Fix — allows you to search for information from all available resources on
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MaxiFix, including: Open Questions, Tips, and Real Fixes, and displays search
results.
Ask — allows you to ask a question in the community.
My MaxiFix — shows all your posts including Questions and Fixes in the community,
and allows you to view your personal profile, select your vehicle preference, and
share your tips.
My Messages — shows a list of message notifications which is relevant to your
activities in the Question section.
Support — opens the FAQ page, or a message box for contacting Customer Service
by email.
Home
Home is the first option on the Navigation Menu at the bottom of the screen. Tapping it
opens your MaxiFix home page. There is a list of questions posted on the community
and you can scroll down the screen to the bottom and view more questions by tapping
View More. Click on any question and you will be linked to the detailed screen in the Ask
section.
You can configure your main screen to display questions only related to the vehicle
makes you are interested in, by clicking the Filter button on the main screen of Home,
and select the desired vehicle makes. This filter can be canceled anytime by clicking the
Remove All Filters button, and the default setting will be restored to display questions
about all vehicle makes.
Search Fix
Search Fix, the second option on the Navigation Menu at the bottom of the screen,
presents search results for the specified vehicle. Search results are listed in various
categories:
All — includes all search results, including related Questions, Tips, and Real Fixes
to your search.
Questions — presents a list of open Question discussed in the community that may
be pertinent to your search.
Tips — presents a list of Tips that directly correlate to your search criteria. Select a
Tip from the list to open and review the complete Tip.
Real Fixes — presents a list of Tips that have been collected from actual shop repair
orders and are presented in an easy-to-understand Complaint, Cause, and
Correction format.
Ask
Ask, the third option on the Navigation Menu at the bottom of the screen, allows you to
ask a question about a particular vehicle repair issue in the community.
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To ask a MaxiFix Question
1. If not already done, click Select Vehicle on the Header to specify the vehicle
you are asking about.
2. Click Ask on the Navigation Menu at the bottom of the screen to open the Ask
page.
3. On the Ask screen find Ask for Help, fill in the following sections to ask a
question.
The Ask screen has 4 sections:
Subject — this is where you enter a brief subject for the question.
My Question — ask a clear and concise question that you want to ask the community.
Be sure to be descriptive and concise when asking your question.
Problem Description — describe how the vehicle is behaving.
Repair History — include any previous diagnostic tests that you performed, including
the results of the tests. Also list any parts that were replaced during previous
diagnostic work.
4. Tap the Cancel to cancel your question and return to the Ask page.
5. Tap the Submit to post your question to the community.
6. Tap the Attach File to include images or reference files with your question.
You are requested to select one Adopted Answer from all of the responses and then
close the question. For details, please refer to My Messages.
My MaxiFix
My MaxiFix, the fourth option on the Navigation Menu at the bottom of the screen, opens
your personal MaxiFix page. To access the features on My MaxiFix screen you can select
from the tabs:
My Questions — opens a list with links to the opened questions that you have posted
to the community.
My Cases — opens a list with links to the closed questions and tips that you have
contributed to the community.
Marked Posts — opens a list with links to Tips and discussions that you are actively
participating in.
My Profile — allows you to view your Autel account information including: your Autel
ID, personal information, MaxiFix score, phone number and register time, and edit
your portrait.
Vehicle Preference — used to set up a list of preferred vehicles. The preferred list
allows you to limit the choices that are displayed on the Select Vehicle list to specific
years and makes. Click Set Year or Set Make to set your preferred models. The
preferred makes will also be displayed in the Filter option on the Home page.
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Share a Tip — allows you to share your personal repair experience with the
community.
Click My MaxiFix on the Navigation Menu at the bottom of the screen to display all
questions and tips that you have contributed to the community.
Create a Tip
A Tip is a concise and complete description of the fix for a particular vehicle repair issue.
To create a new MaxiFix Tip
1. Select My MaxiFix from the Navigation Menu.
2. Select Select Vehicle from the Header and enter the identifying attributes of the
vehicle you are writing the Tip about.
3. On the My MaxiFix screen find Share a Tip; click this link to open the My Tips
page.
4. Enter the Tip subject in the Subject field.
5. Compose your Tip in the Description field. Include as much information as
possible, while keeping the information concise and to the point. A Tip should
provide accurate information that is reader-friendly.
6. Use the Cancel button at the right-side bottom of the screen to cancel your tip
and return to the My MaxiFix page.
7. Or use the Submit button at the right-side bottom of the screen to contribute
your tip to the community.
8. Use the Attach File button at the left-side bottom of the screen to include
images or other supporting data with your question.
View Profile Information
You can view your personal profile by clicking on your account ID or My Profile in My
MaxiFix section or edit portrait where applicable, and visit other community members’
profile by clicking their portrait. Information included in your profile determines how you
are presented to the community, and what type of information will be sent to you from
the community.
My Messages
My Messages, the fifth option on the Navigation Menu at the bottom of the screen, shows
a list of message notification which is relevant to your activities in the Question section.
A notification icon will appear on the top-right corner of My Messages if there is any new
or unread message in the Question section. The number on the notification icon indicates
the total number of the new and unread messages. The displayed number will be reduced
correspondingly after viewing. The message notification will appear under the following
two conditions:
Your question or answer is replied by other MaxiFix community members.
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Your answer is marked as the Adopted! by the MaxiFix community member who
asked the question.
Tap My Messages, select and open the message you want to read from the list. If your
problem is solved according to the reply, you should select one Adopted Answer and
close the question. If your answer is marked as Adopted!, the prompt Adopted! + 4 will
be displayed permanently.
Tap Clear to delete all message notifications.
Select “Adopted Answers”
Members are requested to select one Adopted Answer from all of the responses on My
Messages screen before closing a question. The community members who provided the
Adopted Answer are rewarded with scores for their contribution.
About Adopted Answer:
Only one answer can be selected as “Adopted Answer”.
Answers can only be rated by the MaxiFix member who asked the question.
Close a Question
When a repair question that you've posted to the community is resolved, you are
encouraged to write down the case as a way to share a good solution. This will help the
other MaxiFix members to find useful information for practical fix.
To close a question, you need to select the question’s response message from the
message list on My Messages screen first, then tap Adopted Answer and select Close
Question. Tap the Cancel button to cancel your submission and return to My Messages
page. It is strongly recommended to share your repair solutions before closing a question.
Your question will be converted to a MaxiFix Community Tip after closing.
Score Rewarding System
A score of 4 is awarded if your answer is selected as the Adopted Answer.
A score of 3 is awarded when you close a question.
A score of 2 is awarded if your closed question is marked as Adopted! by no less
than 20 community members.
A score of 1 is awarded if your answer is selected as the Adopted Answer for a
closed question which is marked as Adopted! by no less than 20 community
members.
A score of 1 is awarded to each of the first three respondents.
Support
Support, the last option on the Navigation Menu at the bottom of the screen, opens a
screen that provides 2 ways to gain support from MaxiFix:
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A message form to contact the administrator of MaxiFix.
A Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) link that answers the most frequent questions
we hear from MaxiFix community members.
If you wish to contact the administrator of this site, please use the contact form. Select
Support from the Navigation Menu to open the comment window. To allow the
administrator to respond to your question or issue, the following information should be
provided:
Your name
A contact email address
A contact phone number
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6. Shop Manager
The Shop Manager application helps you to manage the workshop information,
customer information records, and keep test vehicle history records, which can be a great
assist in dealing with daily workshop business and improves customer service. There are
three main functions available:
Vehicle History
Workshop Information
Customer Manager
The operations of these functions of the Shop Manager application are mainly
manipulated by the toolbar buttons, which are listed and described in the table below:
Table 6-1 Top Toolbar Buttons in Shop Manager
Button
Name
Description
Back
Returns to the previous screen.
Diagnostics
Directs you to the vehicle’s Diagnostics screen to
activate a direct test session.
Enter Edit
Shows the editing toolbar to print or delete the
selected file.
Delete
Deletes the selected vehicle record item from the
list.
Search
Quickly locates the vehicle record by entering the
vehicle name or test path.
Cancel
CancelS edit or file search.
Edit
Allows you to edit information for the displayed file.
Add
Account
Create a new customer account file.
History
Notes
Opens a note form, which allows you to create
audio record, attach picture or video, or edit text
notes, etc.
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Button
Name
Description
Vehicle
History
Opens the Vehicle History screen which displays
the correlated test vehicle records.
Done
Completes editing and saves the file.
Vehicle History
This function stores records of test vehicle history, including vehicle information and the
retrieved DTCs from previous diagnostic sessions, and displays all information in an
easy-to-check table list, on which you can view summarized details and manually input
other information about the test vehicle and diagnostic loggings, etc. The Vehicle History
also provides direct access to the previously tested vehicle and allows you to restart a
diagnostic session without the need to do vehicle identification again.
To activate a test session for the recorded vehicle
1. Tap the Shop Manager application on the MaxiDAS Job Menu.
2. Tap Vehicle History.
3. Tap the Diagnostics button at the bottom of the thumbnail of a vehicle record
item.
4. Or select a vehicle record item by tapping the thumbnail.
5. A Historical Test record sheet displays. Check the recorded information of the
recorded test vehicle and tap the Diagnostics button on the upper right corner.
6. The vehicle’s Diagnostics screen displays. Now a new diagnostic session is
activated, see Diagnosis for detailed instructions on vehicle diagnostic
operations.
Figure 6-1 Sample Vehicle History Screen
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Historical Test Record
The Historical Test record sheet of the tested vehicle is a detailed data form, which
includes all general information of the vehicle such as vehicle year, make and model,
etc., and the diagnostic trouble codes retrieved from the previous test sessions, as well
as other service details which can be added manually by the technician himself.
To edit the Historical Test record sheet
1. Tap the Shop Manager application on the MaxiDAS Job Menu.
2. Ta p Vehicle History.
3. Select the specific vehicle history record thumbnail from the main section. The
Historical Test record sheet displays.
4. Tap the Edit button to start editing.
5. Tap on each item to input the corresponding information or add attaching files
or images.
NOTE
The vehicle VIN number or license and the customer information account are correlated
by default. Adding one of the information will automatically associate the other item in
the record sheet, provided that the later one exists.
6. Tap Add to Customer to correlate the Historical Test record sheet to an existing
customer account, or add a new associating account to be correlated with the
test vehicle record. See Customer Manager for more information.
7. Tap Done to save the updated record sheet, or tap Cancel to exit without saving.
Figure 6-2 Sample Historical Test Record Sheet
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Workshop Information
The Workshop Information form allows you to edit, input, and save the detailed workshop
information, such as shop name, address, phone number and other remarks, which,
when printing vehicle diagnostic reports and other associated test file, will appear as the
header of the printed documents.
To edit the Workshop Information sheet
1. Tap the Shop Manager application on the MaxiDAS Job Menu.
2. Tap Workshop Information.
3. Tap the Edit button on the top toolbar.
4. Tap on each field to input the appropriate information.
5. Tap Done to save the updated workshop information sheet, or tap Cancel to
exit without saving.
Customer Manager
The Customer Manager function allows you to create and edit customer accounts. It
helps you to save and organize all customer information accounts that are correlated with
the associated test vehicle history records, which is a great support for the arrangement
of daily workshop business.
To create a customer account
1. Tap the Shop Manager application on the MaxiDAS Job Menu.
2. Tap Customer Manager.
3. Tap the Add Account button. An empty information form displays, tap each field
to input the appropriate information.
NOTE
The items that must be filled are indicated as required fields.
Figure 6-3 Sample Workshop Information Sheet
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4. Tap the
□
+ photo frame beside the Name chart to add a photo. A sub menu
displays, select Take Photo to take a new photo for the account, or select
Choose Photo to choose from the existing files.
5. Some customers may have more than one vehicle for service; you can always
add new vehicle information to the account to be correlated. Tap Add New
Vehicle Information and then fill in the vehicle information. Tap the
○
x button
to cancel adding.
6. Tap Done to save the account or tap Cancel to exit without saving.
To edit a customer account
1. Tap the Shop Manager application on the MaxiDAS Job Menu.
2. Tap Customer Manager.
3. Select a customer account by tapping the corresponding name card. A
Customer Information sheet displays.
4. Tap the Edit button on the top toolbar to start editing.
5. Tap on the input field where needs to be altered or supplemented and enter
updated information.
6. Tap Done to save the updated information or tap Cancel to exit without saving.
To delete a customer account
1. Tap the Shop Manager application on the MaxiDAS Job Menu.
2. Select Customer Manager and select a customer account by tapping the
corresponding name card. A Customer Information sheet displays.
3. Tap the Edit button on the top toolbar to start editing.
4. Tap the Delete Customer Information button. A confirmation message
displays.
5. Tap OK to confirm the deletion, or tap Cancel to cancel the request.
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7. Data Manager
The Data Manager application is used to store, print, and review the saved files. Most
operations are controlled through the toolbar.
Selecting the Data Manager application opens the file system menu. Different file types
are sorted separately under different options, there are seven types of information files
to be viewed or played back.
Operations
Data Manager Operations are based on toolbar controls. Details are explained in the
following sections.
Image
The Image section contains all captured screenshot images.
Figure 7-1 Sample Data Manager Main Screen
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1. Toolbar Buttons — used to edit, print and delete the image files. See the following
table for detailed information.
2. Main Section — displays the stored images.
Table 7-1 Toolbar Buttons in Image
Button
Name
Description
Back
Returns to the previous screen.
Enter Edit
Shows the editing toolbar to print, delete
or view image information.
Cancel
Close the editing toolbar or cancels file
search.
Search
Quickly locates the image file by
entering the vehicle name, test path, file
name or file info.
Info
Opens a window displaying the details
of the image.
Print
Prints the selected image. See Printing
Setting.
Delete
Deletes the selected image.
Figure 7-2 Sample Image Screen
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To edit image information
1. Tap the Data Manager application from the MaxiDAS Job Menu.
2. Tap Image to access the image database.
3. Select an image to display it in full screen.
4. Tap the image to display the editing toolbar.
5. Tap the Info button to open a window displaying the image information.
6. Tap the Edit button on the top right corner of the window. The editing screen
displays.
7. Edit the image information by entering the new file name and file information.
8. Tap Done to save the information and exit or tap Cancel to exit without saving.
To delete selected images
1. Tap the Data Manager application from the MaxiDAS Job Menu.
2. Tap Image to access the JPG database.
3. Tap the image to display the editing toolbar.
4. Tap the Delete button and then tap Delete image. The selected images will be
deleted.
Report
The Report section stores diagnostics information of the vehicle and forms a diagnostics
report for user to share.
To share a report
1. Tap the Data Manager application from the MaxiDAS Job Menu.
2. Tap Report to access the Report List screen.
Figure 7-3 Sample Report List Screen
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3. Tap a report record to display the Report sharing dialog box.
4. Tap View local reports to display it in full screen.
5. Return to the Report List screen, tap the report and tap Report cloud sharing.
6. Scan the QR code or tap Send Email or Send SMS to share the report.
PDF
The PDF section stores and displays all PDF files of saved data. After entering the PDF
database, select a PDF file to view the stored information.
This section uses the standard Adobe Reader application for file viewing and editing.
Please refer to the associated Adobe Reader manual for more detailed instructions.
Review Data
The Review Data section allows you to playback the recorded data frames of live data
streams.
Figure 7-4 Sharing Report Screen 1
Figure 7-5 Sharing Report Screen 2
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On the Review Data main screen, select a record file to playback.
1. Drop-down Toolbar — tap the button at the top center of the screen to open the
Drop-down Toolbar.
2. Main Section — displays the recorded data frames.
3. Navigation Toolbar — allows you to manipulate data playback.
Use the Navigation Toolbar buttons to playback the record data from frame to frame.
Tap Back to exit data playback.
Apps Uninstall
This section allows you to manage the firmware applications installed on the MaxiDAS
Diagnostics System. Selecting this section opens a managing screen, on which you can
check all the available vehicle diagnostic applications.
Tap the vehicle firmware you want to delete, a blue tick at the upper right corner of the
firmware will display. Tap the Delete button on the top bar and tap OK to delete the
firmware from the system database.
Figure 7-6 Sample Data Playback Screen
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Vehicle Management
The Vehicle Management section allows you to transfer the vehicle data to an external
memory card to save memories of the tablet.
Data Logging
The Data Logging section allows you to launch Support platform directly to view all records
of all sent or unsent (saved) data loggings on the diagnostic system. For more details,
please refer to Data Logging.
Figure 7-7 Sample Vehicle Management Screen
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8. Settings
Selecting Settings application opens a setup screen, on which you can adjust default
setting and view information about the MaxiDAS system. The following shows the options
available for the MaxiDAS system settings:
Unit
Language
Printing Settings
Report Settings
Firmware Upgrade
Multitask
Auto Update
Car Order
System Settings
About
This section describes the operation procedures for the settings.
Unit
This option allows you to adjust the measurement unit for the diagnostic system.
To adjust the unit setting
1. Tap the Settings application on the MaxiDAS Job Menu.
2. Tap the Unit option on the left column.
3. Select the required measurement unit, Metric or Imperial. A check mark icon will
display to the right of the selected unit.
4. Tap the Home button on the top left corner to return to the MaxiDAS Job Menu.
Or select another setting option for system setup.
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Language
This option allows you to adjust the display language for the MaxiDAS system.
To adjust the language setting
1. Tap the Settings application on the MaxiDAS Job Menu.
2. Tap the Language option on the left column.
3. Select the required language. A check mark will display to the right of the
selected language.
4. Tap the Home button on the top left corner to return to the MaxiDAS Job Menu.
Or select another setting option for system setup.
Printing Settings
This option allows you to print any data or information anywhere and anytime via Wi-Fi
connection.
To setup the printer connection
1. Tap the Settings application on the MaxiDAS Job Menu.
2. Tap the Printing Settings option on the left column.
3. Tap the Print via Network item to activate the printing function, which enables
the device to send files to the printer through the PC via Wi-Fi connection.
4. Tap the Home button on the top left corner to return to the MaxiDAS Job Menu.
Or select another setting option for system setup.
Printing via APP
DS808 provides the most convenient printing method, printing via APP.
To realize this function, please make sure a Wi-Fi printer is available and then purchase
a Wi-Fi printer APP and install it onto your tablet.
By a simple click on the Print button of a saved file on the tablet, the file will be printed
automatically.
Printing via PC
If the Wi-Fi printer is not available, you can also use your PC to print the data on the
tablet. Follow the instructions below to realize this function.
To install the printer driver program to a computer
1. Download the Maxi PC Suite from www.autel.com > Support > Downloads >
Diagnostic Tool and install to your PC.
2. Double click the setup.exe file.
3. Select the installation language and the wizard will load momentarily.
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4. Follow the instructions on the screen and click Next to continue.
5. Click Install. The printer driver program will be installed onto the PC.
6. Click Finish to complete the installation.
NOTE
The computer, printer and the tablet must be connected to the same network.
To perform printing through the computer
1. Launch the PC Link application on the PC.
2. Click Test Print to make sure the printer is working successfully.
If the Auto Print option on the MaxiSys Printer tab is selected, the
received file is automatically printed.
If the Auto Print option is not selected, click Open PDF File to view files.
Select the file(s) to print and click Print.
Report Settings
This option automatically synchronizes the diagnostics information of the vehicle to the
vehicle history and forms a diagnostics report for user to upload. Tap the ON/OFF button
to enable/disable the Report Upload to Cloud function. The button appears blue if the
function is enabled and is gray when the function is disabled.
Firmware Upgrade
This option allows you to update the firmware of the scan tool. Connect the scan tablet
with the vehicle through DLC or use the mini USB cable for power supply. Follow the on-
screen instructions to complete the operation. Internet connection is necessary for this
operation.
Multitask
The Multitask option allows you to turn the Multitask function on or off. The Multitask
feature enables you to browse and navigate more freely among different applications on
the MaxiDAS system. Tap the Multitask button, the Multitask menu displays all active
applications.
To enable the Multitask function
1. Tap the Settings application on the MaxiDAS Job Menu.
2. Tap the Multitask option on the left column.
3. Tap the ON/OFF button to enable or disable the Multitask function. If the function
is enabled the button displays blue, or if disabled the button displays gray.
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4. Tap the Home button on the top left corner to return to the MaxiDAS Job Menu.
Or select another setting option for the system setup.
Auto Update
The Auto Update allows the tool to automatically update the OS, the MaxiDAS system,
and the Vehicle. All you need to do is to switch ON by tapping the button on the right side
of each and set the desired automatic update time.
To set auto system or vehicle update
1. Tap the Settings application on the MaxiDAS Job Menu.
2. Tap the Auto Update option on the left column. The three auto update items list
on the right.
3. Select the update type to schedule. Toggle the button to ON.
4. Tap on the time to set time, you can use the + and – button or tap on the
numbers then the manual input screen will pop up. Tap Done to complete the
time setting.
NOTE
Internet connection is necessary for auto update, otherwise it would not work even if you
have already switch it on. Make sure the tool is connected to the Internet for the time you
have set.
Car Order
This option allows you to sort the vehicles either by alphabetical order or by frequency of
use.
To adjust the vehicle list setting
1. Tap Settings on the MaxiDAS Job Menu.
2. Tap Car order on the left column.
3. Select the desired sort type. A check mark will display to the right of the selected
item.
4. Tap the Home icon on the top-left corner to return to the MaxiDAS Job Menu,
or select another setting option for the system setup.
System Settings
This option provides you a direct access to the Android background system setting
screen, on which you can adjust various system settings for the Android system platform,
regarding wireless and networks settings, various device settings such as sound and
display, as well as system security settings, and check the associated information about
the Android system, etc.
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To enable the App Switcher function
1. Tap the Settings application on the MaxiDAS Job Menu.
2. Tap the System settings option on the left column.
3. Tap the App Switcher option on the left column.
4. Mark the checkbox beside “Always show the App Switcher” on the right side of
the screen, then the App Switcher icon shows.
Short press the App Switcher icon opens a control panel:
Tap a specific app shortcut button enables you to switch directly to the selected
application screen.
Long press a specific app shortcut button displays the app menu, on which you can
select and change the app shortcut.
Press and drag the App Switcher icon around allows you to change the icon
position alongside the edge of the screen.
You may refer to Android documentation for additional information about Android system
settings.
About
The About option provides information of the MaxiDAS diagnostic device regarding the
product name, version, hardware, and serial number, etc.
To check the MaxiDAS product information in About
1. Tap the Settings application on the MaxiDAS Job Menu.
2. Tap the About option on the left column. The product information screen
displays on the right.
3. Tap the Home button on the top left corner to return to the MaxiDAS Job Menu,
or select another setting option for the system setup after viewing.
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9. Update
The Update application allows you to download the latest released software. The updates
can improve the MaxiDAS applications’ capabilities, typically by adding new tests, new
models, or enhanced applications to the database.
The tablet automatically searches for available updates for all of the MaxiDAS software
when it is connected to the internet. Any updates that are found can be downloaded and
installed on the device. This section describes installing an update to the MaxiDAS
System.
1. Navigation and Controls
Home Button — returns to the MaxiDAS Job Menu.
Refresh — refreshes the available update list.
Renew — renews the subscription.
Search Bar — search specific update item by inputting the file name, for
example: a vehicle make.
2. Status Bar
Left Side — displays your account email address and expiration date of your
subscription.
Right Side — shows the remaining days of your subscription and real-time
Internet speed amid downloading.
3. Main Section
Left Column — displays vehicle logos.
Middle Column — displays a brief introduction about the new changes to the
software operation or capabilities. Tap button to open an information screen
to view more details, and tap the dim area around to close the window.
Figure 9-1 Sample Update Screen
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Right Column — according to the operation status of each software item, the
button displays differently.
Tap the sort type button to sort available items in desired type.
Tap Bulk update to batch update selected items.
Tap Get to update the item.
Tap Pause to suspend the update.
Tap Continue to resume the update.
To update the software
1. Make sure the tablet is connected to a power source with stable access to the
internet.
2. Tap the Update application button from the MaxiDAS Job Menu; or tap the
update notification message when received one; or tap the Update icon on
Vehicle Menu in Diagnostics application. The Update application screen
displays.
3. Check all available updates:
If you decide to update all the items, tap Bulk update > Select all.
If you decided to update more than one item, tap the Bulk update button
and selected the desired items.
If you only want to update one item, tap the Get button on the right column
of the item.
4. Tap the Pause button to suspend the updating process. When you tap
Continue to renew the update, the updating process will resume from the break
point.
5. When the updating process is completed, the firmware will be installed
automatically. The previous version will be replaced.
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10. Support
This application launches the Support platform which synchronizes Autel’s on-line
service base station with the tablet. In order to synchronize the device to your on-line
account, you need to register the product through the Internet when you use it for the
first time. The Support application is connected to Autel’s service channel and on-line
communities which provides the quickest way for problem solutions, allowing you to
submit complaints or sent help requests to obtain direct services and supports.
Product Registration
In order to get access to the Support platform and obtain update and other services from
Autel, you are required to register the MaxiDAS Diagnostic Device the first time you use
it.
To register the diagnostics device
1. Visit http://pro.autel.com.
2. If you already have an Autel account, sign in with your account ID and password,
and skip to step 9.
3. If you are a new member to Autel, click Register on the left side of the screen
to create your Autel ID.
4. Enter your personal information. Fields marked with an asterisk (*) are
mandatory.
5. Enter your email address, then click Request. You will receive an email from
Autel with your verification code. Open the email and copy the code into the
proper input box.
6. Set a password for your account, and enter the password again to confirm.
7. Read the Autel User Service Agreement and Autel Privacy Policy, then
check the box to accept the terms.
8. After all the information is entered, click Register. Once your account is
successfully registered, you will be redirected to the Product Registration screen.
If not, click the button on the screen.
9. Your product serial number and password are required to complete your
registration. To find your serial number and password on the tablet: go to
Settings > About.
10. Enter your tablet serial number and password. Enter the CAPTCHA code as
shown. And click Submit to complete your product registration.
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Support Screen Layout
The Support application screen is navigated by 4 simple buttons on the top navigation
bar, operation of each is described below in turn from left to right:
Home Button — returns to the MaxiDAS Job Menu.
Back — returns to the previous screen, each press takes you back one step.
Forward — each press moves forward one screen until you’ve reached the last
screen visited.
Refresh — reload and update the screen.
The main section of the Support screen is divided into two sections. The narrow column
on the left is the main menu; selecting one subject from the main menu displays the
corresponding functional screen on the right.
My Account
The My Account screen displays the comprehensive information of the user and the
product, which is synchronized with the on-line registered account, including User Info,
Device Info, Update Info and Service Info.
Personal Info
The User Info and Device Info are both included under the Personal Info section.
User Info — displays detailed information of your registered on-line Autel account,
such as your Autel ID, Name, Address and other contact information, etc.
Device Info — displays the registered product information, including the Serial
Number, Registration Date, Expire Date, and Warranty Period.
Figure 10-1 Sample Support Application Screen
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Update Info
The Update Info section displays a detailed record list of the product’s software update
history, including the product serial number, software version or name, and the update
time.
Service Info
The Service Info section displays a detailed record list of the device’s service history
information. Every time the device has been sent back to Autel for repair, the device’s
serial number and the detailed repair information, such as the fault type, changed
components, or system reinstallation, etc., will be recorded and updated to the
associated online product account, which will be synchronized to the Service Info section.
Communities
The Communities section launches and synchronizes with the Technical Forums on
Autel’s official website www.autel.com, where you are allowed to discuss technical topics
or share information with, as well as ask for technical advices or offer technical supports
to all other members in Autel’s online support communities.
Figure 10-2 Sample Communities Home Screen
To start a discussion
1. Tap Start a discussion on the Communities Home screen. A list of the major
forums is displayed.
2. Select a desired group according to the subject you are about to discuss. For
example, if you are going to ask a question about the MaxiDAS tablet, tap
MaxiDAS to start a discussion.
3. Enter your topic and the discussion content in the appropriate input field.
4. Select a category or edit tags for the discussed post. This will help other
members with similar interest to find your post.
5. Tap OK to submit the post.
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To join and reply to a discussion post
1. Select a forum group that you are interested in, whether by the product or the
features, on the Communities Home screen. A list of the latest posts is displayed.
2. Select a specific category on the Categories menu to better pinpoint the topics
you are most interested with.
3. Tap the
○
> button on the right side of the topic item to view the discussion. The
posts contents are displayed.
4. Browse through all the posts by sliding the screen up and down. Tap Go to
original post when reaching the end of the discussion to return to the first post.
5. Tap Reply to reply a specific post or tap Reply to original post to join and
continue the whole discussion.
6. Enter your comment in the input field and tap OK to submit your post.
User Profile
The User Profile section allows you to set personal Avatar, check your member status
and other information, as well as to review your personal posts in the communities.
Tap the Avatar image on the Communities screen to open the User Profile.
Profile — displays the user’s personal information and member status. The Related
links allow you to check the Top Users (ranked according to their points and levels)
in the communities, as well as to find out other online users.
Avatar — allows you to select an image to set as your personal Avatar to be
displayed in the communities.
Stuff — displays all the discussions you’ve posted at various forums in a list.
Data Logging
The Data Logging section keeps records of all sent or unsent (saved) data loggings on
the diagnostic system. The support personnel receive and process the submitted reports
through the Support platform, and send back problem solutions within 48 hours to the
corresponding Data Logging session, on which you are also allowed to have a direct
conversation with the support personnel.
To make a reply in a Data Logging session
1. Ta p on the Sent tag to view a list of submitted data loggings.
2. Select a specific item to view the latest update of the processing progress.
3. Tap on the input field at the bottom of the screen, and enter the texts.
4. Tap Send to deliver your message to the technical center.
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Training
The Training section provides quick links to Autel’s online video accounts. Select a video
channel by the language to see all the available online tutorial videos from Autel for
various technical supports, such as product usage techniques and vehicle diagnostics
practice, etc., may be available for your interests.
FAQ
The FAQ section provides you comprehensive and abundant references for all kinds of
questions frequently asked and answered about the use of Autel’s online member
account, and shopping and payment procedures.
Account — displays questions and answers about the use of Autel’s online user
account.
Shopping — displays questions and answers about online product purchase
methods or procedures.
Payment — displays questions and answers about online payment methods or
procedures.
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11. Academy
Autel provides various tutorial articles and technical bulletins produced by top-notch
technicians and product experts. Please view the materials that are saved on the tablet
or view more technical articles from our online forum by clicking the links displayed under
this application.
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12. Remote Desk
The Remote Desk application launches the TeamViewer Quick Support program, which
is a simple, fast and secure remote control screen. You can use the application to receive
ad-hoc remote support from Autel’s support center, colleagues, or friends, by allowing
them to control your MaxiDAS tablet on their PC via the TeamViewer software.
If you think of a TeamViewer connection as a phone call, the TeamViewer ID would be
the phone number under which all TeamViewer Clients can be reached separately.
Computers and mobile devices that run TeamViewer are identified by a globally unique
ID. The first time the Remote Desk application is started, this ID is generated
automatically based on the hardware characteristics and will not change later on.
Make sure the tablet is connected to the Internet before launching the Remote Desk
application, so that the tablet is accessible to receive remote support from the third party.
To receive remote support from a partner
1. Power on the tablet.
2. Tap the Remote Desk application on the MaxiDAS Job Menu. The TeamViewer
screen displays and the device ID is generated and shown.
3. Your partner must install the Remote Control software to his/her computer by
downloading the TeamViewer full version program online
(http://www.teamviewer.com), and then start the software on his/her computer
at the same time, in order to provide support and take control of the tablet
remotely.
4. Provide your ID to the partner and wait for him/her to send you a remote control
request.
5. A popup displays to ask for your confirmation to allow remote control on your
Figure 12-1 Sample Remote Desk Screen
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device.
6. Tap Allow to accept or tap Deny to reject.
Refer to the associated TeamViewer documents for additional information.
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13. Quick Link
The Quick Link application provides you with convenient access to Autel’s official website
and many other well-known sites in automotive service, which offer you abundant
information and resources, such as technical help, knowledge base, forums, training, and
expertise consultations, etc.
Figure 13-1 Sample Quick Link Screen
To open a quick link
1. Tap the Quick Link application on the MaxiDAS Job Menu and the screen
displays.
2. Select a website thumbnail from the main section. The Chrome browser is
launched and the selected website is opened.
3. Now you can start exploring the website.
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14. Function Viewer
The Function Viewer allows you to search the functions supported by our tools and the
version information. There are two ways of searching, either by searching the tool and
the vehicle or searching the functions.
To search by the vehicle
1. Tap the Function Viewer application on the MaxiDAS Job Menu. The Function
Viewer application screen displays.
2. Tap the tool name on the top left to drop down the tool list, tap the one you want
to search.
3. Tap the vehicle brand, model, and year you want to search.
4. All the functions supported by the selected tool for the selected vehicle display
with three columns, function, sub function, and version.
Figure 14-1 Sample Function Viewer Screen 1
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To search by the functions
1. Tap the Function Viewer application on the MaxiDAS Job Menu. The Function
Viewer application screen displays.
2. Tap the tool name on the top left to drop down the tool list, tap the one you want
to search.
3. Type in the function you want to search to the top right search column. All the
vehicles with this function will be listed with 8 columns, the Brand, Model, Year,
System, Sub system, Function, Sub function, and Version.
NOTE
Fuzzy search is supported, typing in part of the function you want to search can also find
you all the related vehicle and tool information.
Figure 14-2 Sample Function Viewer Screen 2
Figure 14-3 Sample Function Viewer Screen 3
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15. Digital Inspection
The Digital Inspection application configures the MaxiDAS Diagnostics Device to operate
as a digital video scope by simply connecting the tablet to an Inspection Camera. This
function allows you to examine difficult-to-reach areas normally hidden from sight, with the
ability to record digital still images and videos, which offers you an economical solution to
inspect machinery, facilities, and infrastructure in a safe and quick way.
WARNING & IMPORTANT
Follow these instructions to reduce the risk of injury from electric shock, entanglement
and other causes and to prevent damage.
Do not place the imager head into anything or anywhere that may contain a live
electric charge or moving parts, which increases the risk of electric shock or
entanglement injuries.
Do not use the imager head cable to modify surroundings, clear pathways or clogged
areas.
When inspection is completed, carefully withdraw the imager head from the
inspected area.
The imager head cable is waterproof to a depth of 3 m (10 ft.). Greater depths may
cause leakage into the imager head cable, electric shock or tool damage.
The working temperature of the imager head is between 32 °F (0 °C) and 113 °F
(45 °C).
Check-Ups:
FOR AUTOMOBILES: Ensure the automobile is not running during inspection to
avoid damage from hot metal and liquid under the hood. Do not get oil or gasoline
on the imager head.
FOR PIPES: If you suspect that a metal pipe may carry electric charge, have a
qualified electrician to check the pipe before inspecting it.
FOR WALLS: Before you inspect the inside of a wall with the imager head, turn off
the circuit breaker to the house.
WORK AREA: Ensure the work area has sufficient light.
Additional Accessories
The Inspection Camera and its fittings are the additional accessories. Both sizes (8.5 mm
and 5.5 mm) of the imager head are optional and available for purchase along with the
standard tool kit.
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Inspection Camera
① Removable Imager Head Cable — connects to the tool when performing inspections
for image and video viewing.
② Handgrip — ergonomically designed handle for comfortable grip and agile operation.
③ USB Cable — connects the Inspection Camera to the MaxiDAS tablet.
Imager Head Accessories
① Mirror — helps to look around corners and see the unreachable areas.
② Hook — unclogs obstacles and picks up wires in the pipes or confined areas.
③ Magnet — picks up small metal objects such as dropped rings or screws.
Figure 15-1 Inspection Camera
Figure 15-2 8.5 mm Imager Head Accessories
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Figure 15-3 5.5 mm Imager Head Accessories
① Mirror — helps to look around corners and see the unreachable areas.
② Magnet — picks up small metal objects, such as dropped rings or screws.
Accessory Assembly
8.5 mm Imager Head
The three accessories, including the Magnet, Hook, and Mirror, can be attached to the
Imager Head in the same manner described below:
1. Hold the accessory and the imager head.
2. Slip the end of the accessory over the imager head and then fix the accessory.
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5.5 mm Imager Head
The two accessories, the Magnet and Mirror, can be attached to the Imager Head in the
same manner described below:
1. Hold the accessory and the imager head.
2. Screw the thread part of the accessory over the imager head to fix the accessory.
Technical Specifications
Table 15-1 Technical Specifications
Item
Description
Optimal Viewing
Distance
0.79 to 2.36" (2 to 6 cm) with 8.5 mm-diameter
imager head
0.79 to 2.36" (2 to 6 cm) with 5.5 mm-diameter
imager head
Resolution
JPG images (640 x 480)
AVI videos (320 x 240)
Operating
Temperature
Main Unit: 0 to 55 °C (32 to 131 °F ) (ambient)
Cable: -10 to 70 °C (14 to 158 °F )
Storage
Temperature
-20 to 75 °C (-4 to 167 °F ) (ambient)
Waterproof
Imager head and cable to 1 m
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Item
Description
Weight
0.3 kg for 8.5 mm diameter imager head
0.2 kg for 5.5 mm diameter imager head
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Operations
Before opening the Digital Inspection application, the imager head cable must be
connected to the tablet using the USB cable. Install the correct imager head accessories
according to the specific needs.
NOTE
When in operation, the imager head cable can be manipulated so as to better access
confined or awkward spaces.
To take images using the Digital Inspection application
1. Connect the imager head cable to the USB port on the top of the tablet.
2. If not already done, power up the tablet.
3. Tap the Digital Inspection application on the MaxiDAS Job Menu. The Digital
Inspection interface displays, showing a camera operating screen. The imager
head camera is used by default.
4. Select the Camera icon at the lower-right corner to take images.
5. Focus the image to be captured in the view finder by adjusting and properly
locating the imager head cable.
6. Tap the blue ring on the screen. The view finder now displays the captured
picture and auto-saves the taken photo.
7. Tap the thumbnail image on the top-right corner of the screen to view the
stored image. Slide the screen left and right to view the images.
8. Tap on the selected image and the edit toolbar instantly displays.
9. Tap the corresponding button to share or delete an image.
10. Tap the Back or Home button on the Navigation Bar at the bottom of the
screen to exit the Digital Inspection application.
To record a video using the Digital Inspection application
1. Connect the imager head cable to the USB port on the top side of the tablet.
2. If not already done, power up the tablet.
3. Tap the Digital Inspection application on the MaxiDAS Job Menu. The Digital
Inspection interface displays, showing a camera operating screen. The
Imager head camera is used by default.
4. Select the Video icon at the lower-right corner to record a video.
5. Properly locate the imager head cable to focus the inspection scene for
recording.
6. Tap the red ring on the operating screen to start recording.
7. Tap the red circle again to stop recording. The recorded video is automatically
saved.
8. Tap the gallery icon at the bottom-right corner to review all recorded videos.
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9. Select the corresponding button on the upper-right corner to search or delete
a video.
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16. Maintenance and Service
Maintenance Instructions
The following shows how to maintain your devices, together with precautions to take.
Use a soft cloth and alcohol or a mild window cleaner to clean the touch screen of
the tablet.
Do not use any abrasive cleansers, detergent, or automotive chemicals to the tablet.
Maintain the devices in dry conditions and keep them within normal operating
temperatures.
Dry your hands before using the tablet. The touch screen of the tablet may not work
if the touch screen is moist, or if you tap the touch screen with wet hands.
Do not store the devices in humid, dusty or dirty areas.
Check the housing, wiring, and connectors for dirt and damage before and after each
use.
At the end of each work day, wipe the device housing, wiring, and connectors clean
with a damp cloth.
Do not attempt to disassemble your tablet.
Do not drop or cause severe impact to the devices.
Use only authorized battery chargers and accessories. Any malfunction or damage
caused by the use of unauthorized battery charger and accessories will void the
limited product warranty.
Ensure that the battery charger does not come in contact with conductive objects.
Do not use the tablet beside microwave ovens, cordless phones and some medical
or scientific instruments to prevent signal interference.
Troubleshooting Checklist
A. When the tablet does not work properly:
Make sure the tablet has been registered online.
Make sure the system software and diagnostic application software are properly
updated.
Make sure the tablet is connected to the Internet.
Check all cables, connections, and indicators to see if the signal is being
received.
B. When battery life is shorter than usual:
This may happen when you are in an area with low signal strength. Turn off your
device if is not in use.
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C. When you cannot turn on the tablet:
Make sure the tablet is connected to a power source or the battery is charged.
D. When you are unable to charge the tablet:
Your charger maybe out of order. Contact your nearest dealer.
You may be attempting to use the device in an overly hot/cold temperature. Try
changing the charging environment.
Your device may have not been connected to the charger properly. Check the
connector.
NOTE
If your problems persist, please contact Autel’s technical support personnel or your local
selling agent.
About Battery Usage
Your tablet is powered by a built-in Lithium-ion Polymer battery. This means that, unlike
other forms of battery technology, you can recharge your battery while some charge
remains without reducing your tablet’s autonomy due to the “battery memory effect”
inherent in those technologies.
DANGER
The built-in Lithium-ion Polymer battery is factory replaceable only; incorrect replacement
or tampering with the battery pack may cause an explosion.
Do not use a damaged battery charger.
Do not disassemble or open crush, bend or deform, puncture or shred.
Do not modify or remanufacture, attempt to insert foreign objects into the battery,
expose to fire, explosion or other hazard.
Make sure to use the charger and USB cables only that come together in the
package. If you use the other charger and USB cables, you might incur malfunction
or failure of the device.
Only use the charging device that has been qualified with device per the standard.
Use of an unqualified battery or charger may present a risk of fire, explosion, leakage,
or other hazard.
Avoid dropping the tablet. If the tablet is dropped, especially on a hard surface, and
the user suspects damage, take it to a service center for inspection.
The closer you are to your network’s base station, the longer your tablet usage time
because less battery power is consumed for the connection.
The battery recharging time varies depending on the remaining battery capacity.
Battery life inevitably shortens over time.
Since over charging may shorten battery life, remove the tablet from its charger once
it is fully charged. Unplug the charger, once charging is complete.
Leaving the tablet in hot or cold places, especially inside a car in summer or winter,
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may reduce the capacity and life of the battery. Always keep the battery within normal
temperatures.
Service Procedures
This section introduces information for technical support, repair service, and application
for replacement or optional parts.
Technical Support
If you have any question or problem on the operation of the product, please contact us
(see the following contact info) or your local distributor.
AUTEL CHINA HQ
Phone: 0086-755-8614 7779
Website: www.autel.com
Email: [email protected]
Address: 6th-10th floor, Building B1, Zhiyuan, Xueyuan Road, Xili, Nanshan,
Shenzhen, 518055, China
AUTEL NORTH AMERICA
Phone: 855-AUTEL-US (855-288-3587) Monday-Friday 9am-6pm EST
Website: www.autel.com
Email: [email protected]
Address: 36 Harbor Park Drive, Port Washington, New York, USA 11050
AUTEL EUROPE
Phone: 0049 (0) 61032000522
Website: www.autel.eu
Email: [email protected]/[email protected]
Address: Landsberger Str. 408, 4. OG, 81241 München，Germany
AUTEL SOUTH AMERICA
Phone: (+507) 308-7566
Website: www.autel.com/es
Email: [email protected]/[email protected]
Address: Office 103, Building 3845, International Business Park, Veracruz, Panamá
Pacífico, Panamá
AUTEL AUSTRALIA
Phone: 03 9480 2978 / +61 476293327
Website: www.autel.com.au
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Email: [email protected]
Address: 155 Islington Street, Melbourne, Collingwood, VIC
Repair Service
If it becomes necessary to return your device for repair, please download the repair
service form from www.autel.com and fill it in. The following information must be included:
Contact name
Return address
Telephone number
Product name
Complete description of the problem
Proof-of-purchase for warranty repairs
Preferred method of payment for non-warranty repairs
NOTE
For non-warranty repairs, payment can be made with Visa, Master Card, or with
approved credit terms.
Send the device to your local agent or to the below address:
8th Floor, Building B1, Zhiyuan, Xueyuan Road, Xili, Nanshan, Shenzhen, 518055, China
Other Services
You can purchase the optional accessories directly from Autel’s authorized tool suppliers,
and/or your local distributor or agent.
Your purchase order should include the following information:
Contact information
Product or part name
Item description
Purchase quantity
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17. Compliance Information
FCC Compliance
FCC ID: WQ8-1610MX808
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules and Industry Canada’s license-
exempt RSSs. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
1. This device may not cause harmful interference.
2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.
Cet appareil est conforme aux CNR exempts de licence d’Industrie Canada. Son
fonctionnement est soumis aux deux conditions suivantes:
1. Ce dispositif ne peut causer des interferences; et
2. Ce dispositif doit accepter toute interférence, y compris les interférences qui peuvent
causer un mauvais fonctionnement de l’appareil.
WARNING
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
NOTE
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not
installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference
to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur
in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the
user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following
measures:
-- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
-- Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
-- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected.
-- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance
could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
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SAR
The radiated output power of this device is below the FCC radio frequency exposure limits.
Nevertheless, the device should be used in such a manner that the potential for human
contact is minimized during normal operation.
The exposure standard for wireless devices employs a unit of measurement known as the
Specific Absorption Rate, or SAR. The SAR limit set by the FCC is 1.6 W/Kg. Tests for
SAR are conducted using standard operating positions accepted by the FCC with the
device transmitting at its highest certified power level in all tested frequency bands.
Although the SAR is determined at the highest certified power level, the actual SAR level
of the device while operating can be well below the maximum value. This is because the
device is designed to operate at multiple power levels so as to use only the power required
to reach the network. To avoid the possibility of exceeding the FCC radio frequency
exposure limits, human proximity to antenna should be minimized.
RF Warning Statement
The device has been evaluated to meet general RF exposure requirement. The device
can be used in portable exposure condition without restriction.
The term “IC” before the radio certification number only signifies that IC technical
specifications were met.
RoHS Compliance
This device is declared to be in compliance with the European RoHS Directive
2011/65/EU.
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CE Compliance
This product is declared to conform to the essential requirements of the following
Directives and carries the CE mark accordingly:
EMC Directive 2014/30/EU
R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC
Low Voltage Directive 2014/35/EU
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18. Warranty
Limited One Year Warranty
Autel Intelligent Technology Corp., Ltd. (the Company) warrants to the original retail
purchaser of this MaxiDAS Diagnostic Device, that should this product or any part thereof
during normal consumer usage and conditions, be proven defective in material or
workmanship that results in product failure within one (1) year period from the date of
purchase, such defect(s) will be repaired, or replaced (with new or rebuilt parts) with
Proof of Purchase, at the Company’s option, without charge for parts or labor directly
related to the defect(s).
The Company shall not be liable for any incidental or consequential damages arising
from the use, misuse, or mounting of the device. Some states do not allow limitation on
how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above limitations may not apply to you.
This warranty does not apply to:
a) Products subjected to abnormal use or conditions, accident, mishandling, neglect,
unauthorized alteration, misuse, improper installation or repair or improper storage;
b) Products whose mechanical serial number or electronic serial number has been
removed, altered or defaced;
c) Damage from exposure to excessive temperatures or extreme environmental
conditions;
d) Damage resulting from connection to, or use of any accessory or other product not
approved or authorized by the Company;
e) Defects in appearance, cosmetic, decorative or structural items such as framing and
non-operative parts.
f) Products damaged from external causes such as fire, dirt, sand, battery leakage,
blown fuse, theft or improper usage of any electrical source.
IMPORTANT
All contents of the product may be deleted during the process of repair. You should create
a back-up copy of any contents of your product before delivering the product for warranty
service.
