Actron KAL 3840 Automobile User Manual


 
4.1 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
This instrument is a battery-operated 2-channel lab scope, advanced true rms graphing multimeter (GMM) designed
expressly for use in the automotive service
market. The
main purpose of
this ins
t
rument
is to provide advanced
troubleshooting capabilities for automotive service technicians in an easy-to-operate format.
This instrument offers the following features:
A 25 Mega-sample/Second (one channel minimum) sample rate for rapid data updates.
Lab scope signal patterns.
True RMS Graphing Multimeter (GMM) measurements and graphs.
A unique “Glitch Snare” mode which captures, displays and optionally saves abnormal signal patterns in the
Scope mode of the COMPONENT TESTS only when they occur.
Preset tests that enable the user to check the majority of automotive sensors, actuators and systems easily and
quickly.
Power
f
ul built-in reference information for each
preset test which includes a test procedure showing how to
connect to the circuit, a normal reference signal pattern, theory of operation and troubleshooting tips.
Menu-driven in
t
erface has automatic configurations
for
most of non-preset
tes ts, s o you will
f
ind that the
instrument is easy-to-use.
The Secondary Ignition Single function displays the waveform along with the spark voltage, RPM, burn time and
burn voltage.
The Diesel function allows you to set injection pump timing and RPM using the optional Diesel accessories.
USB interface supports updates for code and data.
Even though this instrument is designed to configure itself to almost any test, it is very important that you continue
through this manual and carefully read and understand the capabilities of this instrument before attempting actual
measurements.
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4. GETTING STARTED