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INDEX
Trademarks .....................................................................2
Safety Instructions .......................................................... 2
Safety Warning ............................................................... 2
Chapter 1 General Introduction ..................................4
1.1 Layout for FX3x00 ELITE SERIES Scanner..........4
1.2 Technical Specifications .........................................5
1.3 Standard Accessory Kits........................................ 5
Chapter 2 Get Ready before Diagnosis..................... 5
2.1 Cable Connection for On-Board Diagnosis .......... 5
2.2 Application Icon Introduction ................................ 7
Chapter 3 To Start a New Test ................................ 10
3.1 Vehicle Selection ................................................10
3.2 Manual Selection................................................. 12
Chapter 4 Software Update ......................................14
4.1 Update via WIFI...................................................15
4.2 Update via USB...................................................16
Chapter 5 Troubleshooting .......................................17
Services ........................................................................ 17
Warranty ....................................................................... 18
Copyright ...................................................................... 20
Disclaimer ..................................................................... 20
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Trademarks
ANCEL is the trademark of OBDSPACE
TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD, registered worldwide. All
other marks are trademarks or registered trademarks of
their respective holders.
No part of this manual may be reproduced, stored in a
retrieval system or transmitted, in any form or by any
means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording,
or otherwise, without the prior written permission of
OBDSPACE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.
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. ANCEL 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.
ANCEL will not be liable for any direct damages or for
any special, incidental, or indirect damages or for any
economic consequential damages (including lost
profits).
Safety Instructions
The safety messages herein cover situations ANC E L
is aware of ANCEL 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.
Safety Warning
Always perform the 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
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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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Chapter 1 General Introduction
The FX3x00 ELITE SERIES Scanner is the handheld
device combing with the best possible coverage of
OE-level to help you diagnose symptoms, codes, and
customer complaints easily, quickly and efficiently. This
manual describes the construction and operation of the
device and how it works.
1.1 Layout for FX3x00 ELITE SERIES Scanner
No.
Key Name
Key Definition
1
Diagnostic
Port
Provides connection between vehicle
and the scanner
2
FN Key
Short press for selection, long press
for screenshot or select all.
3
Up Key
Direction Key used for up.
4
Down Key
Direction Key used for down.
5
Left Key
Direction Key used for left and page
up.
6
Right Key
Direction Key used for right and page
down
7
OK Key
Executes a selected option and
generally goes to the next screen.
8
Back Key
Exits a screen and generally returns
to previous screen.
9
USB Port
Setup the data transmission between
device and PC.
10
Data
Manager
Key
Shortcut key for Data Manager.
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1.2 Technical Specifications
1
Screen Display
4.3” TFT color display
2
Packing (LxWxH)
240*120*100mm
3
Gross Weight (Full Kits)
0.90kg
4
OS Platform
Linux
5
Memory
16G
6
Input Voltage
DC 12V
1.3 Standard Accessory Kits
1
Tool Bag
2
Main Unit
3
OBD main cable
4
USB Cable
5
User Manual
6
Carton Box
Chapter 2 Get Ready before Diagnosis
2.1 Cable Connection for On-Board Diagnosis
Make sure the FX3x00 ELITE SERIES Scanner is well
connected for vehicle diagnosis.
Connection:
To connect the main unit with the OBD main cable to get
power supply.
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No.
Description
Features and Functions
1
Diagnostic
Socket on car
Socket location varies based on
different car makes/models
2
Main Cable
To connect the connector and
the vehicle
3
Diagnostic
Scanner Main
Unit
To communicate with vehicle and
display the diagnostic result
The system boots up and shows the screen with the
FX3x00 ELITE SERIES Scanner Job Menu as below:
Almost all operations on the display are controlled by
menu driven, which allows you to quickly locate the
test procedure, or data that you need, through a of
choices and questions. Detailed descriptions of the
menu structures are found in the chapters for the
various applications.
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2.2 Application Icon Introduction
The Application buttons configure the FX3x00 ELITE
SERIES Scanner for the type of operation or activity to
be performed.
Providing 5 modules on the screen including Diagnose,
OBDII, Settings, Update and Data Manager. Each
module supports different functions.
NAME
PICTURES
DESCRIPTION
Diagnose
Executes the
corresponding vehicle
diagnostic program based
on the selected region and
vehicle make.
European
Displays the European
vehicle menu. Including
BMW, Alfa, Jaguar, Land
Rover, Fiat, Ford, Citroen,
Mercedes-Benz, VW, Audi,
Volvo, Renault, etc.
Asian
Displays the Asian vehicle
menu. Including Toyota,
Lexus, Honda, Acura,
Nissan, Infiniti, Mitsubishi,
Daewoo, Mazda, Hyundai,
Kia, Isuzu, Suzuki, etc.
American
Displays the USA vehicle
menu including GM, Ford,
Chrysler,etc
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Chinese
Displays Chinese vehicle
including Chana,MG,Chery,
Geely, GWM, Roewe
OBDII
All modes of OBDII test for
cars after1996 and newer
I/M
Including read/erase codes,
view live data, freeze frame
data, I/M readiness, O2
monitor test etc.
DTC Library
To provide you with the
latest definition of PCBU
fault codes
Update
When the device is
connected to the Internet,
checks for the latest
version for diagnostic
programs, and performs
updating procedures.
Via WiFi
Update via Wi-Fi
Via USB
Update via PC client
Feedback
Upload the vehicle diagnosis
log to solve your problems
during vehicle diagnosing.
Data
Manager
Data Manager
To manage vehicle testing
records and display device
information.
History
The history feature tracks and
saves vehicle testing records,
allowing users to easily find
and retest previous vehicles.
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About
Displays the device
information including serial
number, register password,
firmware version and system
software version.
Settings
Adjusts and views system
settings, including the
measurement unit for the
diagnostic system, the
display language for the
device, log and sound
settings.
Language
English, ,Hungarian, Polish,
Portuguese, Russian, Italian,
Traditional Chinese, Dutch,
Simplified Chinese, Spanish,
French, German, Turkish
Unit
To provide two options for the
unit of live data: Metric Unit
and Imperial Unit.
Beep
Sets the sound on or off.
Log
Two options for Logging On
and OFF with the slide button.
[Logging ON] must be set if the
client wants to record the live
data, otherwise the client
cannot send logging files.
Button Test
To provide the key test
options.
LCD Test
To provide the display test
option.
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Chapter 3 To Start a New Test
To start a new test, you need to establish the proper
vehicle communication to the FX3x00 ELITE SERIES
Scanner; you need to follow the screen instructions step
by step for the car testing. The operations require
connecting the FX3x00 ELITE SERIES Scanner main
unit to the test vehicle through the main cable. (For
details please refer to Chapter 2.1 Cable Connection for
On-Board Diagnosis)
3.1 Vehicle Selection
When the main unit is properly connected to the vehicle,
click the Diagnostics icon button on the FX3x00 ELITE
SERIES Scanner.
The FX3x00 ELITE SERIES Scanner supports 2
methods for Vehicle Identification with the Automatic
Selection, Manual Selection.
3.1.1 Automatic selection
The FX3x00 ELITE SERIES Scanner 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 diagnose ECUs on every
vehicle and run diagnostics on the selected system.
3.1.1.1 To perform Auto VIN Scan
Select [GM] from [AMERICAN]. The vehicle menu
displays.
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Select [Automatic Selection] and the system will
proceed to acquire VIN information automatically.
3.1.1.2 VIN code input via virtual keyboard
In case the FX3x00 ELITE SERIES Scanner provides
an option for vehicle VIN scan allowing users to input
the VIN manually.
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3.2 Manual Selection
The FX3x00 ELITE SERIES Scanner also provides
manual selection for some vehicles.
3.2.1 To perform Manual Selection
Tap the [Manual Selection] button on the screen as
below.
Select the year to be tested accordingly. Take 2020 GM
as an example:
The vehicle will be identified in a few seconds, and
once the matching is successful, the system will guide
you the diagnostics screen directly.
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Select [Buick] from the list as below:
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Select [Enclave] as below:
Select [Engine Control Module] from the list as below:
Chapter 4 Software Update
Providing two modes for update: USB and WIFI.
How to set WIFI for iPhone 11 or higher version?
Step 1: Settings Person Hotspot
Personal Hotspot on your iPhone can provide Internet
access to other devices signed into your iCloud account
without requiring you to enter the password.
Step 2: Allow Others to Join
Allow other users or devices not signed into iCloud to
look for your shared network when you are in Personal
Hotpot settings.
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Note:
The device can only display Wi-Fi name consisting of
English character.
Step 3: Maximize Compatibility.
1- Choose the correct name from the Wi-Fi settings on
your computer or other device.
2- Enter the password when promoted.
4.1 Update via WIFI
Select [UPDATE], and press the
[OK].
Select [Via WIFI], and press the
[OK].
Searching WIFI ……
WIFI hotpot nearby. Select the
correct and join.
Press [FN] to show keyboard
and input password
Connecting WIFI ……
Select [GM], press [OK].
Continue the operation step by
step accordingly
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4.2 Update via USB
Providing the USB update procedures for software as
below.
Connect the main unit to PC with
the USB cable.
Select [UPDATE] and press
[OK].
Select [Via USB], and press the
[OK].
The system will provide some
information.
The device will reboot and
access the USB mode.
Login the website
www.anceltech.com
Install the Update Client on PC
step by step.
Double click the icon of Update
Client.
Input necessary details for the
first registration.
Select the car makes to update
the software.
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Chapter 5 Troubleshooting
Why can't the PC update client automatically identify
the device serial number?
Please connect the scanner to PC before running the PC
update client, and put the scanner in the USB update
mode, the screen displays "Files transfer via USB".
Why the vehicle linking error?
Follow the steps if the scanner fails to communicate with
the ECU.
1– Verify the ignition is ON.
2– Check cable or connector securely connected to the
vehicle DLC.
3– Turn the ignition off and wait for about 10 seconds and
turn the ignition back to ON and continue the testing.
4– Verify the control module is not defective.
Why the device doesn’t power up?
If the auto scanner won’t power up or operate correctly in
any other way, follow the steps to check the connections:
1– Check the connector properly inserted to the socket
seat.
2– Check the DLC pins bent or broken.
3– Clean the DLC pins if necessary.
Why the devices have no permission to update?
Please contact the local distributor to get authorization.
Why cannot find the WIFI name?
The device can only display the Wi-Fi name consisting of
English character or numbers.
When the display does not work properly:
Make sure the machine has been registered online.
Make sure the system software and diagnostic
application software are properly updated.
Check all cables, connections, and indicators to see if
the signal is being received.
Services
This section introduces information for technical
support and repair.
If you have any questions/problems on the operation of
the product, please contact ANCEL for help.
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OBDSPACE TECHNOLOGY CO ., LTD
D03,Block A, No.973 Minzhi Ave. Longhua District,
Shenzhen, Guangdong, China
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.anceltech.com
If it becomes necessary to return your device for repair,
please contact ANCEL local dealer for help.
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
Warranty
Thank you for choosing our products, we will provide you
with the following services and promises.
After the warranty period expires, repairs will be charged
for replacement parts.
After the failure, please contact the manufacturer, we will
give you the most complete service in the shortest time.
12-Month Limited Warranty
OBDSPACE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD warrants to the
original retail purchaser of this auto scanner, 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 twelve
(12) months period from the date of delivery, such
defects 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
defects.
The Company shall not be liable for any incidental or
consequential damages arising from the use, misuse, or
mounting of the auto scanner. Some states do not allow
limitation on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the
above limitations may not apply to you.
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The following items are not covered by the warranty:
1) Product subject to abnormal use or conditions,
accident, mishandling, neglect, unauthorized
alternation, misuse, improper installation or repair or
improper storage;
2) Products whose mechanical serial number or
electronic serial number has been removed, altered
or defected;
3) Damage from expose to excessive temperatures or
extreme environmental conditions;
4) Damage resulting from connection to, or use of any
accessory or other product not approved or
authorized by Company;
5) Defects in appearance, cosmetic, decorative or
structural items such as framing and non-operative
parts;
6) Product damaged from external causes such as fire,
dirt, sand, battery leakage, blown fuse, theft or
improper usage of any electrical source.
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.
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Copyright
ANCEL is a registered trademark of OBDSPACE
TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD (short for ANCEL) in China
and other countries. All other ANCEL trademarks, service
marks, domain names, logos, and company names
referred to in this manual are either trademarks,
registered trademarks, service marks, domain names,
logos, company names of or are otherwise the property
of ANCEL or its affiliates. In countries where any of the
ANCEL trademarks, service marks, domain names, logos
and company names is not registered, ANCEL claims
other rights associated with unregistered trademarks,
service marks, domain names, logos, and company
names. Other products or company names referred in
this manual may be trademarks of their respective
owners.
You may not use any trademark, service mark, domain
name, logo, or company name of ANCEL or any third
party without permission from the owner of the applicable
trademark, service mark, domain name, logo, or
company name.
Disclaimer
All information, illustrations, and specifications contained
in this manual, ANCEL resumes the right of modification
this manual and the machine itself with no prior notice.
The physical appearance and color may differ from what
is shown in the manual, please refer to the actual
product.
Every effort has been made to make all descriptions in
the book accurate, but inevitably there are still
inaccuracies, if in doubt, please contact your local dealer
of ANCEL after service center, we are not responsible for
any consequences arising from misunderstanding.
