Equus 3160 - ABS/SRS + OBD2 Scan Tool - Manual (Page 53)

Live Data Mode
RECORDING (CAPTURING) LIVE DATA
OBD2 51
7.
Put the engine in the operating condition that causes the DTC to set.
„ If necessary, drive the vehicle until you reach the vehicle speed
at which the problem occurs.
8.
When the Scan Tool detects a fault that causes a DTC to set, it
automatically records and saves approximately 20 frames of Live
Data information in its memory (according to your trigger selection)
for each PID supported by the vehicle.
„ All three LEDs will blink for three
seconds to indicate that Live Data is
being recorded, and a "One moment
please..." message shows on the
display.
„ When recording is complete, a
confirmation screen displays, asking
if you would like to view the
recorded data. Use the UP
and
DOWN buttons, as necessary, to
select Yes or No, as desired, then
press the ENTER/LD button.
If Yes is selected, the Scan Tool
enters "Playback" mode from
which you can view a frame-by-
frame playback of recorded Live Data (see LIVE DATA
PLAYBACK on page 53 for details). If No is selected, the
display returns to the "Live Data View" mode.
9.
You can exit the "Record Live Data Mode" at any time by pressing
and holding the ENTER/LD button until the "Mode Selection
Menu" displays.
If desired, you can transfer the recorded Live Data information
to a personal computer using the optional PC-LINK program
(see instructions included with PC-Link for more information).
Record by Manual Trigger
This option lets you select the precise time at which the Live Data
recording will occur. Record by Manual Trigger can be a very valuable
diagnostic tool when troubleshooting intermittent problems that do not
meet the requirements for a DTC to set. Even though a DTC is not
present, the intermittent problems will sometimes manifest themselves
briefly, for a few fractions of a second and/or only at certain vehicle
speeds or vehicle operating conditions.
1.
With the Scan Tool in "Live Data" mode
(see VIEWING LIVE DATA on page 47
for details), press and hold the
ENTER/LD
button until the "Mode
Selection Menu" appears.