Actron KAL 3840 Automobile User Manual


 
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CHANGE VEHICLE
Makes you be able to obtain the pin numbers and wire colors for both PCM and the other component connector from
HELP ( ) on the selected vehicle you want to test.
COMPONENT TESTS
Leads to a series of predefined setups to test most common sensors and circuits.
SCOPE
Use Single Input Scope mode if you want to measure a single signal, INPUT B is turned off. Use Dual Input Scope
mode if you want to simultaneously measure two waveforms - one on INPUT A and the other on INPUT B.
GRAPHING MULTIMETER
INPUT A is used for all GMM(Graphing Multimeter) tests. The probes and test leads to be used depend upon the
type of test performed.
VEHICLE DATA
Set the vehicle data to match the vehicle under test. If they do not match, you could get incorrect test results and
may not be able to select all available tests for this vehicle. This menu appears at power-on as the start-up display
due to its importance.
INSTRUMENT SETUP
Use this menu option to set the following:
Optimal settings for display.
Filter function enabled and disabled.
Auto-Power-Off enabled and disabled and adjusting the Auto-Power-Off time.
Language for menus and HELP text.
Scope Calibration when using the scope in abnormal operating environments.
Menu Overview
Figure 6. shows an overview of available test functions, displays and setups from the MENU key. The MAIN MENU
choices represent categories of applications that are listed in sub-menus as shown in the following figure.
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MAIN MENU
CHANGE VEHICLE
COMPONENT TESTS
SCOPE
GRAPHING MULTIMETER
VEHICLE DATA
INSTRUMENT SETUP
VEHICLE DATA MENU
CYLINDERS
: 4
CYCLES : 4
BATTERY : 12 V
IGNITION : CONV
IGNITION MENU
CONV (default)
DIS
DIESEL
SENSOR TESTS MENU
ABS Sensor (Mag)
O
2
S Sensor (Zirc)
Dual O
2
Sensor
ECT Sensor
Fuel Temp Sensor
IAT Sensor
Knock Sensor
TPS Sensor
CKP Magnetic
CKP Hall
CKP Optical
CMP Magnetic
CMP Hall
CMP Optical
VSS Magnetic
VSS Optical
MAP Analog
MAP Digital
MAF Analog
MAF Digi Slow
MAF Digi Fast
MAF Karman-Vrtx
EGR (DPFE)
ACTUATOR TESTS MENU
Injector PFI/MFI
Injector TBI
Injector PNP
Injector Bosch
Mixture Cntl Sol
EGR Cntl Sol
IAC Motor
IAC Solenoid
Trans Shift Sol
Turbo Boost Sol
Diesel Glow Plug
ELECTRICAL TESTS MENU
Power Circuit
V Ref Circuit
Ground Circuit
Alternator Output
Alternator Field VR
Alternator Diode
Audio System
DC Switch Circuits
IGNITION TESTS MENU
PIP/ SPOUT
DI Primary
DI Secondary
DIS Primary
DIS Secondary
DIESEL MENU
DIESEL INJECTOR
ADVANCE
COMPONENT TESTS MENU
SENSORS
ACTUATORS
ELECTRICAL
IGNITION
(or DIESEL)
GRAPHING MULTIMETER MENU
VOLT DC, AC
OHM/DIODE/CONTINUITY
RPM
FREQUENCY
DUTY CYCLE
PULSE WIDTH
DWELL
IGNITION PEAK VOLTS
IGNITION BURN VOLTS
IGNITION BURN TIME
INJECTOR PEAK VOLTS
INJECTOR ON TIME
AMP DC, AC
TEMPERATURE C F
LIVE
Figure 6. Automotive Test Functions & Setups Overview
MENU ( )
DISPLAY OPTIONS MENU
USER LAST SETUP : OFF
CONTRAST : 4
GRATICULE : ON
HORIZ TRIG POS : 10 %
ACQUIRE MODE : PEAK DETECT
AUTO POWER OFF MENU
AUTO POWER OFF : ON
AUTO POWER OFF TIME : 30 min
INSTRUMENT SETUP MENU
DISPLAY OPTIONS
FILTER
AUTO POWER OFF
LANGUAGE
SCOPE CALIBRATION
FILTER MENU
INPUT A : OFF
INPUT B : OFF
LANGUAGE MENU
LANGUAGE : ENGLISH