Actron OBD II System Tester 9615 - Manual (Page 2)

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View Data (Following Note Added)
NOTE: Multiple Responses to a PID Request - Vehicles equipped with more than one on-board
computer, for example a PCM and TCM (Transmission Control Module), can respond with
multiple results to a data parameter. In View Data, the OBD II Tester identifies the modules
with their manufacturer assigned names such as $10 or $1F by blinking the module name
near the end of the PID name. A PID that receives multiple responses, such as Engine
(RPM), which would normally show only as one Engine, will show on two lines.
Record Data (New Function)
The Record Data function is used to record vehicle Parameter Identification Data (PIDs) while
the vehicle is parked or being driven. This function is mainly used for diagnosing intermittent
driveability problems that cannot be diagnosed by any other method. For example, if your
vehicle sometimes loses power while going up steep hills, then you should start a recording
as soon as your vehicle reaches the base of the hill. The OBD II System Tester records the
supported PIDs in Frames at various time intervals. The first 5 Frames are recorded prior to the
start time (0.0 seconds) Once started, Frames will be recorded for 8 to 35 seconds; the number
of Frames depends on the vehicle’s data rate and quantity of PIDs. The Record Data function
allows you to diagnose an intermittent problem by analyzing data leading up to the problem,
during the problem, and possibly after the problem, depending on problem duration.
Select Record Data from the OBD II Function Menu and press the ENTER key. The Pick Trigger
Method menu is displayed next. Select either Manual Trigger or Trigger on Codes then press
the ENTER key.
If the memory is full from a previous recording, it must be erased before recording more data.
To erase memory and continue, select YES and press the ENTER key and then the Pick Trigger
Method options will display. Otherwise, select NO and press the ENTER key to return to the
OBD II Function Menu.
The OBD II System Tester initializes by establishing
the time intervals and then recording the first five
Frames of data. When done, the system tester is ready
to record data. To cancel this function, press the BACK
key to return to the OBD II Function Menu.
If Manual Trigger was selected, then the OBD II System Tester will start recording when the
ENTER key is pressed. If Trigger on Codes was selected, then the tester will automatically
start recording when a trouble code is set in the vehicle’s on-board computer. Press the BACK
key to cancel and return to the OBD II Function Menu.
CAUTION! Never operate the OBD II System Tester and drive your vehicle at the same
time. Always have one person drive the vehicle while a helper operates the
tester.
**INITIALIZING**
PRETRIG FRAME: -5
Press BACK to Exit
Pick Trigger Method
`1)Manual Trigger
2)Trigger On Codes
6)Record Data |
7)Playback Data ]
8)O2 Monitor Test [
`9)Continuous Test ~
**Ready To Record**
Press ENTER Anytime
To Start Recording.
Stops Automatically
Waiting For Trouble
Code To Trigger The
Start Of Recording.
BACK To Exit