1. Produttu Finituview
The LAUNCH U500 is a professional automotive diagnostic scan tool designed for enthusiasts, small garages, independent repair shops, and technicians. It provides comprehensive diagnostic functions for various vehicle systems.
Image 1.1: Front view of the LAUNCH U500 OBD2 Scanner, displaying its diagnostic menu on the screen.
2. Cuntenutu di u pacchettu
À l'apertura di u pacchettu, verificate chì tutti l'articuli seguenti sò inclusi:
- 1 x LAUNCH Creader U500 Scanner
- 1 x OBDII Connector Cable
- 1 x Cavu USB
- 1 x Guida rapida di partenza
3. Setup
3.1 Cunnessione à u vostru veiculu
- Assicuratevi chì l'accensione di u veiculu sia OFF.
- Truvate u Connettore di Collegamentu di Dati (DLC) à 16 pin di u veiculu. Questu si trova tipicamente sottu à u cruscottu da u latu di u cunduttore.
- Firmly plug the OBDII Connector Cable into the vehicle's DLC.
- Connect the other end of the OBDII Connector Cable to the LAUNCH U500 scanner.
- Girate l'accensione di u veiculu in a pusizione ON (mutore spento). U scanner si deve accende automaticamente.
4. Operating Instructions
4.1 Navigazione di l'interfaccia d'utilizatore
The U500 features a 4.0" TFT 320*480 dpi screen and intuitive buttons for navigation.
Image 4.1: Diagram illustrating the LAUNCH U500's LCD screen and button functions, including DTC, ER, I/M, Help, OK, ESC, and selection buttons.
- Pantalla LCD: Mostra i risultati di e prove è l'opzioni di u menu.
- DTC Button (F1): Reads diagnostic trouble codes.
- ER Button (F2): Erases diagnostic trouble codes.
- I/M Button (F3): Fornisce un accessu rapidu à a funzione di prontezza I/M.
- Help Button (F4): Accesses help information.
- Pulsante OK: Confirms the current operation or selection.
- Button ESC: Ritorna à u screnu precedente.
- Selection Buttons (Up/Down/Left/Right): Naviga tra menu e opzioni.
4.2 OBDII Full Functions
The U500 supports standard OBDII protocols (ISO9141-2, ISO14230-4, SAEJ1850, ISO15765-4) and offers the following functions:
Image 4.2: Visual representation of the various OBD-II modes supported by the LAUNCH U500, including Read Codes, Erase Codes, Check Engine, Evap System, I/M Readiness, Data Stream, Vehicle Information, On-Board Monitor, Freeze Frame, and O2 Sensor.
- Read Dynamic Data Streams: Mostra dati in tempu reale da i sensori di u veiculu.
- MIL Indication and Ready Status Query: Checks the Malfunction Indicator Lamp status and I/M readiness monitors.
- Leghje i dati di u quadru fissu: Cattura una istantanea di e cundizioni di u veiculu quandu un codice di difettu hè impostu.
- Read Current DTCs: Retrieves active diagnostic trouble codes.
- Cancella i DTC: Erases diagnostic trouble codes and turns off the Check Engine Light.
- Test di sensor O2: Monitors and tests the oxygen sensors.
- Specific Monitoring System: Accesses specific monitor test results.
- Surveillance à bord : Tests components and systems not continuously monitored.
- Read Pending DTCs: Retrieves codes that have not yet triggered the MIL.
- On-board System or Component Control: Allows bidirectional control for certain tests (if supported by vehicle).
- Leghje l'infurmazioni di u veiculu: Displays VIN, Cal ID, CVN, etc.
- Read Permanent DTCs: Retrieves codes that remain after clearing until the system confirms the fault is fixed.
4.3 Four System Diagnosis
Beyond standard OBDII, the U500 can diagnose four key vehicle systems:
Image 4.3: Illustration showing the four main systems the LAUNCH U500 can diagnose: Engine Check, ABS, SRS, and Transmission.
- Sistema di u mutore: Leghje è cancella i DTC, views data streams for engine-related issues.
- ABS (Sistema di frenata antibloccaggio): Leghje è cancella i DTC, views data streams for ABS faults.
- SRS (Supplemental Restraint System - Airbag): Leghje è cancella i DTC, views data streams for airbag system issues.
- Sistema di trasmissione: Leghje è cancella i DTC, views data streams for transmission problems.
4.4 Funzioni Speciali
The U500 supports two commonly required service features:
- Reset di a luce di serviziu di l'oliu: Resetta a luce di serviziu di l'oliu dopu un cambiamentu d'oliu.
- Electronic Brake Pad Reset (EPB Reset): Ripristina u sistema di frenu di stazionamentu elettronicu dopu a sustituzione di e pastiglie di frenu.
4.5 DTC Code Lookup
The device includes a DTC code lookup function to provide detailed information and definitions for retrieved diagnostic trouble codes (generic P0, P2, P3, U0, and manufacturer-specific P1, P3, U1 codes, as well as pending codes).
4.6 Data Stream Storage and Playback
The U500 allows for graphical display of up to four data streams simultaneously. It also supports data stream storage and playback, enabling review of diagnostic data at a later time.
4.7 Compatibilità di i veiculi
The LAUNCH U500 is compatible with over 40 brands of 1996 and newer cars, light trucks, minivans, SUVs, or hybrid manufactured vehicles that support OBD II protocols.
Image 4.4: Screen display of the LAUNCH U500 showing a list of supported car brands, indicating its wide vehicle coverage.
5. Mantenimentu
5.1 Actualizazioni di u Software
The LAUNCH U500 offers lifetime free software updates. To update the device:
- Connect the U500 scanner to a Windows PC terminal using the provided USB cable.
- Visitate u LANCIO ufficiale website to download the update tool and latest software.
- Follow the on-screen instructions of the update tool to complete the software upgrade.
Image 5.1: Diagram showing the LAUNCH U500 connected via USB to a laptop for software updates and printing diagnostic reports.
5.2 Pulizia è Conservazione
- Pulite l'apparechju cù un pannu dolce è asciuttu. Ùn aduprate micca detergenti abrasivi o solventi.
- Conservate u scanner in un ambiente seccu è frescu, luntanu da a luce diretta di u sole è da temperature estreme.
- Keep the device and cables free from dust and moisture.
6. Risoluzione di prublemi
If you encounter issues with your LAUNCH U500 scanner, consider the following:
- U dispositivu ùn si accende micca: Ensure the OBDII cable is securely connected to both the vehicle's DLC and the scanner. Verify the vehicle's ignition is in the ON position.
- Errore di cumunicazione: Check that the vehicle supports OBDII protocols. Ensure all connections are secure. Try the scanner on a different compatible vehicle if possible to rule out vehicle-specific issues.
- U schermu si blocca/ùn risponde micca: Disconnect the scanner from the vehicle, wait a few seconds, and reconnect. If the issue persists, perform a software update.
- Letture incorrette: Ensure the vehicle's VIN is correctly identified by the scanner. Verify that the software is up to date.
Per i prublemi persistenti, riferitevi à e risorse di supportu ufficiali di LAUNCH o cuntattate u serviziu clienti.
7. Specificazioni
| Feature | Specificazione |
|---|---|
| Screen | 4.0" TFT 320*480 dpi |
| Voltage Gamma | 9-18 V |
| Temperature di funziunamentu | 0 ° C à 50 ° C (32 ° F à 122 ° F) |
| Temperature ambientale | -20 °C à 70 °C (-4 °F à 158 °F) |
| Dimensioni (L*W*H) | 195mm * 86mm * 32mm (7.6 * 3.4 * 1.2 inches) |
| Pesu di l'articulu | 880 g |
| Materiale Esternu | ABS |
| Protocolli supportati | ISO9141-2, ISO14230-4, SAEJ1850, ISO15765-4 |
| Support multilingue | English, Japanese, French, Spanish, German, Russian, Italian, Portuguese, Polish, Turkish, Korean, Czech |
8. Garanzia è Support
The LAUNCH U500 comes with lifetime free software updates, ensuring your device remains current with the latest vehicle data and diagnostic capabilities.
For technical support, warranty claims, or further assistance, please contact LAUNCH customer service through their official website or the contact information provided in your product packaging. Please have your product model number (U500) and purchase details ready when contacting support.
