1. Introduction
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1. Introduction
1.1. Product Overview
The MaxiDAS
®
Diagnostic System is the
easiest-to-use scan tool which features simple
touch screen navigation. It is ingeniously designed
to create the functionality of the OEM tools used
by automotive manufacturer’s dealers,
empowering independent garages to provide
comprehensive servicing in their own workshops
without relying on dealer availability.
MaxiDAS
®
has a memory card that contains the
operating system and scan software applications.
It can help you diagnose symptoms, codes, and
complaints quickly and efficiently by reading
diagnostic trouble codes, and viewing live data
stream, freeze frame data, and vehicle information
from the vehicle’s ECUs. It can also perform such
special functions as actuation tests, immobilizer
key coding and adaptation on the vehicle. You can
save recorded data readings, capture an image of
the current screen and print information.
1.2. Component Descriptions
1.2.1. MaxiDAS
®
Scan Tool
Figure 1.1: MaxiDAS
®
Front View
① Touch Screen Display - displays the menus
and data screens.
② LEDs - the three light-emitting diodes
indicate certain system conditions.
Wireless LAN Activity LED - illuminates
when a wireless local area network (LAN) is
enabled, flashes when data is being sent or
received.
Vehicle Communication LED - illuminates
when the scan tool is communicating/ linking
with systems of the vehicle being tested.
Power LED - illuminates when the scan tool
is connected to a power source.
③ Rubber Boot - protects the scan tool from
accidental damage if dropped.
Figure 1.2: MaxiDAS
®
Back View
④ Stylus Pen - selects items and enters
information
⑤ Stand - flips out for setting the scan tool in
an upright position.
