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Version: V1.00.000
Revised date: 2013-01-16

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  • Page 1 Version: V1.00.000 Revised date: 2013-01-16...
  • Page 2 MAXIMUS User's Manual FCC INFORMATION This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1. This device may not cause harmful interference, and 2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
  • Page 3 You may visit LAUNCH at http://www.dbscar.com for the information of Launch’s MAXIMUS and the other specialized diagnostic tools, or contact Launch by visiting http://www.cnlaunch.com or writing to Customer Center, LAUNCH TECH. CO., LTD., Launch Industrial Park, North of Wuhe Avenue, Banxuegang, Bantian, Longgang, Shenzhen, Guangdong.
  • Page 4 MAXIMUS User's Manual Precautions on Operating Vehicle’s ECU • Do not disconnect the vehicle inner consumer when the ignition switch is on. High voltage transients may encounter at the moment of disconnecting, which may damage the sensors and the ECU.
  • Page 5 MAXIMUS User's Manual Safety Precautions • Automotive batteries contain sulfuric acid that is harmful to skin. In operation, direct contact with the automotive batteries should be avoided. Pay attention not to splash the sulfuric acid into eyes. Keep the ignition sources away from the battery at all times.

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    2.1.3 Docking Station ..................6 2.2 Diagnostic Connector ..................6 2.3 MAXIMUS Accessory Checklist ..............7 2.4 Getting to know MAXIMUS ................8 2.4.1 Powering on MAXIMUS ................ 8 2.4.2 Function items, UI layout and on-screen keyboard ......8 2.4.3 Settings....................14 3 How to diagnose ...................
  • Page 7 MAXIMUS User's Manual 8 Update ......................53 8.1 Register ....................... 53 8.1.1 Register your information ..............53 8.1.2 Register your product ................. 55 8.2 Update ......................56 9 My data ......................58 9.1 Export data ....................58 9.2 Import data ....................59 9.3 Operations in Image &...

  • Page 8: Foreword

    1 Foreword 1.1 Product Introduction MAXIMUS is a new generation pad computer developed for automobile aftermarket. It is far more than a diagnostic scanner, it can also used as a pad computer, which enables users to enjoy all functions of Windows Embedded Standard 7 operating system.

  • Page 9: Technical Specifications

    MAXIMUS User's Manual 1.4 Technical Specifications A. Main Unit Operating system: Windows Embedded Standard 7 Power: 12V input Battery: 7400mAh lithium polymer battery LCD: 9.7 inch touch screen CPU: dual-core 1.6GHz Memory: 2GB Hard disk: 16GB SSD Bluetooth: supports Bluetooth2.1 Wi-Fi: supports 802.11 b/g/n...

  • Page 10: About Maximus

    MAXIMUS User's Manual 2 About MAXIMUS 2.1 MAXIMUS main unit MAXIMUS main unit Docking station for MAXIMUS main unit Fig. 2-1 MAXIMUS Diagram 2.1.1 Front View...

  • Page 11: Rear View

    Communication It flashes while MAXIMUS communicates with indicator the included diagnostic connector. Power indicator It lights up while MAXIMUS is on or in use. Audio in port To connect audio device, such as amplifier. Audio out port To connect earphone...
  • Page 12 MAXIMUS User's Manual Table 2-2 formulates interfaces and indicators of MAXIMUS(rear) Name Descriptions Use fingers to lift the hook up, then hang it on the target object; To place it on a desk, install Hook/stand it on the docking station directly or unfold the hook as an stand to support MAXIMUS.

  • Page 13: Docking Station

    Descriptions Align the charging port located on the bottom of the Charging port MAXIMUS with it and make sure the MAXIMUS main unit is firmly sitted on the docking station. Jack for power Insert the power cord for docking station into this jack.

  • Page 14: Maximus Accessory Checklist

    MAXIMUS User's Manual Notes: *1. It keeps on when the connector is connected. *2. It lights up while the connector is communicating with your MAXIMUS. 2.3 MAXIMUS Accessory Checklist Common accessories for each MAXIMUS are same, but for different destinations, the accessories of MAXIMUS (such as diagnostic software, testing connectors) may vary.

  • Page 15: Getting To Know Maximus

    2.4 Getting to know MAXIMUS 2.4.1 Powering on MAXIMUS Press on the MAXIMUS to turn it on, the screen will begin to initialize, as shown in Fig.2-2. Note: Pressing for 8 seconds can power it off. Doing so is not suggested, please click "Exit system"...

  • Page 16: Function Items, Ui Layout And On-Screen Keyboard

    MAXIMUS User's Manual 2.4.2 Function items, UI layout and on-screen keyboard A. Function menus a. Below lists all function items and its detailed descriptions of MAXIMUS: Function Descriptions To check vehicle's working state, find out trouble location Diagnostic and cause.
  • Page 17 B. User interface layout 1. The working area of diagnosis platform consists of 6 parts as indicated on Fig.2-4. Fig. 2-3 Layout of MAXIMUS Diagnosis module...
  • Page 18 MAXIMUS User's Manual Name Notes This area shows the running tasks and the highlighted one is the currently displayed window. Click the area, a task list window will pop up, click the desired one to switch to the corresponding window.
  • Page 19 MAXIMUS User's Manual Fig. 2-4 Name Notes In case you choose to create a desktop icon while Program installing a software, it will automatically appear on the shortcut desktop once it has been installed successfully. Click to set time and date.
  • Page 20 Click it to define a power plan and view power status. Network icon: Click it to configure network connection. Click it to adjust volume. Click it to return to MAXIMUS desktop. Quick Launch Click the desired icon to launch the corresponding application.
  • Page 21 The layout of keyboard is possible to be different, but the operations of keys are same as that of PAD computer keyboard. 2. On MAXIMUS platform If you encounter a edit box or input area, click the blank area, a on-screen keyboard similar to Fig.

  • Page 22: Settings

    MAXIMUS User's Manual 2.4.3 Settings It includes system settings and application setting. Language setting, Date/Time, Server Settings, Local Area Network, Brightness, Volume, Power Management, Screen Calibration, Wi-Fi and Third-party App Configuration are available in system setting, while application settings provide some settings related to applications.
  • Page 23 MAXIMUS User's Manual 2. Date/Time Setting This option can be used to set the system date, time and time zone. Click “Data/Time”, the screen will appear as Fig. 2-8. Fig. 2-8 A. Date setting In Fig. 2-8, click </> to switch to the previous/next month. Alternatively you can also click month or year directly and choose from the pull-down list (see Fig.
  • Page 24 MAXIMUS User's Manual B. Time setting Click on the time display area, the cursor will blink, click the +/- button next to it to adjust it. Click [Show current time] to display the current time. C. Time zone setting Click [Timezone] in Fig. 2-8, a screen similar to 2-10 will appear.
  • Page 25 MAXIMUS User's Manual 4. Local area network configuration Click “Local Area Network”, the screen will be shown as Fig. 2-12. Fig. 2-12 Operations: Automatically or manually obtain IP: A. You can select “Get the DNS address automatically” or “Use the following DNS address”...
  • Page 26 Click “Standby Settings”, the system will enter Fig. 2-16. Click the arrow and choose the desired standby time from the pull-down list. If MAXIMUS is only powered by battery, you can use this option to save power and prolong the life of...
  • Page 27 MAXIMUS User's Manual Fig. 2-15 Fig. 2-16 8. Screen calibration This option lets you calibrate the touch screen. Click “Screen calibration”, “Please click the button to calibrate the touch screen” will be displayed on the screen. Click the “Screen Calibration” button to enter screen calibration interface.
  • Page 28 MAXIMUS User's Manual then one calibration has been finished. See Fig. 2-17. Fig. 2-18 Once all calibrations are made, the screen will display as Fig. 2-18 and the system will return to “Settings” interface automatically. 9. Wi-Fi This option allows you to configure Wi-Fi network.
  • Page 29 MAXIMUS User's Manual Fig. 2-19 Choose one from the search result list to link. If the desired wireless router is encrypted, you can not connect to it until correct password is keyed in. Tick off the “Show Password” to confirm whether the password you input is correct or not.
  • Page 30 MAXIMUS User's Manual Fig. 2-21 Click the edit box next to Network SSID, the on-screen keyboard will appear. Use the keyboard to input the wireless router name, and then choose one from the security type pull-down list. Where, Open means open network; WEP stands for unscured wireless network and WPE/WPA2 indicates the encrypted wireless network and you have to enter the correct password.
  • Page 31 MAXIMUS User's Manual be displayed on the right window. See Fig. 2-23. If no third-party softwares are installed under Windows 7 operating system, the screen will appear blank. Fig. 2-23 Check the desired box before the software name, then click “Save” to save your configuration.
  • Page 32 Update Center, pay attention to the followings before setting this option: 1. Make sure the MAXIMUS is properly connected to the internet. If yes, go to Step 2. 2. On the desktop of MAXIMUS, click “Update Center”, and input CC number and password, then tick off the box “Remember Password”...
  • Page 33 MAXIMUS User's Manual A. Change Password This option enables you to modify the password that you set while registering. Input the old password and fill in “New Password” and “Confirm Password”, then click “Save” to revise it. B. Retrieve Password This option lets you take back the password if you forgot the registered password.
  • Page 34 MAXIMUS User's Manual 13. Audio test This option enables you to test the audio setting in Volume of System settings. Click “Record” to start recording; click “Stop” to stop recording. Click “Play” to play your recording.

  • Page 35: How To Diagnose

    90-110℃ and transmission oil temperature is 50-80℃). Select testing connectors If MAXIMUS is testing vehicles equipped with universal OBD II 16 PIN diagnostic socket, please use the included diagnostic connector. (For vehicles with non- OBD II 16 PIN diagnostic socket, a non-16 PIN connector is required.) 3.1.2 Connecting MAXIMUS...
  • Page 36 10%, please recharge it immediately. Do the following to charge your MAXIMUS: 1. Align the charging slot on the bottom of your MAXIMUS with the slot located at the center of the docking station, then dock it into the station to ensure your MAXIMUS is firmly seated on the docking station.

  • Page 37: Start Diagnosing

    Diagnostic connector 3.2 Start diagnosing MAXIMUS can test a lot of vehicle make, models and systems which may continuously increase day by day. While MAXIMUS is online, the system will remind you of new released version automatically. To keep your MAXIMUS, please focus on prompt information and remember to download the latest diagnostic program in time.
  • Page 38 Module Info.: click to view the related inforation of current module. Print: print the test result. Before printing, a printer must be connected to the USB port of MAXIMUS via USB cable. Manage diagnostic record: click it to enter diagnostic record management screen.
  • Page 39 MAXIMUS User's Manual Take “Diagnose via Bluetooth” as example for demo. Click “Diagnose via Bluetooth”, the screen will be shown as Fig. 3-2. Fig. 3-2 A. Select Vehicle If the diagnostic connector be paired is the one you matched last time, click this option to enter vehicle make selection interface directly.
  • Page 40 Notes: 1. The bluetooth device to be paired must be the diagnostic connector manufactured by LAUNCH, or else MAXIMUS does not work properly. 2. While diagnosing via Bluetooth, the effective communication distance between MAXIMUS and the diagnostic connector is about 20m.
  • Page 41 MAXIMUS User's Manual Fig. 3-5 After searching, a list of bluetooth devices (Bluetooth device’s name starts with Series No. of the diagnostic connector) will be shown on the screen. See Fig.3-6. Fig. 3-6 Click the desired bluetooth device, the system will display “Pairing bluetooth, please wait...”.

  • Page 42: How To Diagnose

    MAXIMUS User's Manual 3.3 How to diagnose Click “DEMO” (in Common) on the vehicle selection menu, the screen will display the main menu for DEMO diagnosis program, as shown in Fig. 3-7. Fig. 3-7 Note: The operations for other models, series and systems are similar to “DEMO”.
  • Page 43 MAXIMUS User's Manual Fig. 3-8 Click [Engine] in Figure 3-8 (If there is more than one page of system menu, click to jump to the next page), the system message “Communication is initialized…” will appear on the screen. Note: The test method is similar for different systems, here take [Engine] for an example.

  • Page 44: Read Trouble Code

    In Fig. 3-9, there are four functions of [Engine]: “Read trouble code”, “Clear trouble code”, “Read data stream” and “Special function”. 3.3.1 Read trouble code Click [Read trouble code] in Figure 3-9, MAXIMUS starts executing this function. After testing, results will appear on screen, as shown in Figure 3-10. Fig.3-10 Click to return to the previous screen.

  • Page 45: Read Datastream

    MAXIMUS User's Manual Fig. 3-11 If trouble codes are cleared successfully, a prompt message will appear on the screen, as shown in Figure 3-11. If all trouble codes have been cleared, or there are no trouble codes, “No DTCs” will appear on the screen. Click to return to the function menu of diagnostic system.
  • Page 46 MAXIMUS User's Manual Click to select the desired datastream item (more datastream items can be chosen), then click , dynamic data of the selected datastream will appear on screen, as shown in Figure 3-13. Fig. 3-13 To view the dynamic waveform of the selected datastream, click [Record] ( will become active) in Figure 3-14.

  • Page 47: Special Function

    MAXIMUS User's Manual Fig. 3-14 If more datastream items are selected, click [Plot-2], [Plot-4], [Plot-6], [Plot-12] and [Combination] to switch to display in multi-view window mode. Fig. 3-15 and Fig. 3-16 represent the display effect of [Plot-4] and [Combination] respectively (Combination means to display the selected datastream items into one waveform with each datastream marking in different color for easy review and analysis).
  • Page 48 MAXIMUS User's Manual Fig. 3-17 Note: We just take [1# injector] as an example to show how to set the special function. To detect whether [1# injector] works normally or not, click [1# injector], the screen will be shown as Fig. 3-18.

  • Page 49: Driving Record Management

    MAXIMUS User's Manual 3.3.5 Driving record management View the recorded and saved datastreams and waveforms (To record, click [Record] on the running interface of datastreams). On vehicle selection menu, click in Fig. 3-19. Fig. 3-19 The system switches to Fig. 3-20, listing datastream information for different vehicles and records in different time.
  • Page 50 MAXIMUS User's Manual Click , the screen will be shown as Fig. 3-21. To delete some test system record, click Click to return to the previous screen. Fig. 3-21 To view datastream information, select the desired one and click , then the...

  • Page 51: Webbrowser

    MAXIMUS User's Manual 4 Web browser Browser is available on MAXIMUS, which helps you retrieve and search for information sources all the time. Click [Webbrowser] to enter. Fig. 4-1 address bar, use the on-screen keyboard to input the Uniform Resource Identifier (URL) of the desired resource, and click to visit it.
  • Page 52 MAXIMUS User's Manual Fig. 4-2 Click Favorites to bookmark the web pages so that the user can quickly return to them in future. Click to view and maintain the favorites.

  • Page 53: Camera

    MAXIMUS User's Manual 5 Camera MAXIMUS is equipped with a 1.3 mega pixel lens for your photographing and video recording. Pictures are taken in .jpg format and videos are recorded in .avi format. All pictures and videos are saved in relevant module folder in “My Data”...
  • Page 54 MAXIMUS User's Manual Fig. 5-2 View next picture Zoom out Return to the Zoom in previous screen Adjust picture to the suitable size Send the picture Rotate the picture out via email Rename the picture Fig. 5-3...
  • Page 55 MAXIMUS User's Manual In Video mode, Click to view all recorded video files. See Fig. 5-5. Click to start recording. While recording, drag scroll bar to adjust the screen size. Click to switch to camera mode. Click to exit the program.
  • Page 56 MAXIMUS User's Manual Fig. 5-5 Below are detailed descriptions on layout and functions on Fig. 5-4. Icon Name & Functions Playback window Playback progress bar: drag it directly to perform fast forward/fast reverse function. Playback time Return: return to the previous screen.

  • Page 57: Message Center

    MAXIMUS User's Manual 6 Message Center MAXIMUS provides message center function, by which you can send E-mail to us once you come across any question or problem unresolved, and we will give you professional answer in time. To use this function, make sure that you have registered your product successfully and network is properly configured.
  • Page 58 MAXIMUS User's Manual Click title or content edit box, the on-screen keyboard will appear automatically, use it to input or write down the title and contents by stylus manually. Button descriptions: [Attachment]: click to add an attachment. ]: send the message.

  • Page 59: J2534 Toolbox

    MAXIMUS User's Manual 7 J2534 Toolbox Flash programming has become a common and profitable procedure in the repair and service of today’s vehicles. As part of the 21st Century Tune-up, reprogramming is often the only solution for problems ranging from driveability and loss of power to poor fuel economy and emissions related issues.

  • Page 60: Update

    MAXIMUS User's Manual 8 Update MAXIMUS provides quick and easy software update service, by which you can enjoy all update services including download and update the software. Note: Enter the update center, vehicle software which can be updated are default to be checked, you can click [Upgrade] to perform one-key update. You can also click [Opt] to select all or deselect all.
  • Page 61 MAXIMUS User's Manual Fig. 8-2 Note: Before registering, please check you network configuration or Wi-Fi connection. After you registered successfully, the system will feedback a prompt message to you. If “Authenticate Email” is checked while registering, the system will also prompt you that you have bound Email successfully.

  • Page 62: Register Your Product

    After registering your personal information, the screen will enter the product registration page. Fig. 8-4 Product SN is printed on the bottom of MAXIMUS. While purchasing this product, you will be offered one envelop, in which there is the registration password...

  • Page 63: Update

    MAXIMUS User's Manual (secret). Complete filling the information and click [Submit] to proceed to the next step. After registering your product, the system will enter update center. 8.2 Update While updating, make sure your network (wired or Wi-Fi) works properly, then click “One-click Update”...
  • Page 64 MAXIMUS User's Manual desired item, the checkbox will become to , then click , the system will start downloading, as shown on Fig. 8-6. Fig. 8-6 Click to pause the download. After download finishes, the system will install the softwar automatically. If “Installation succeed”...

  • Page 65: My Data

    Moreover, you can perform browse, view, clear, and export etc. Data export is supported on all other options except Diagnostic software. In main menu of MAXIMUS, click [My data], the screen will be displayed as Fig. 9-1. Fig. 9-1 For details, please see the following Table 9-1.

  • Page 66: Import Data

    Click the triangle and choose the destination path from the pull- down list. 9.2 Import data To import data from USB device into the MAXIMUS, click on the shortcut bar to export it. A import path dialog box will pop up, choose the desired path and click “OK”.

  • Page 67: Review History Diagnostic Data

    MAXIMUS User's Manual Button Descriptions: Buttons Descriptions Refresh Refresh the current screen. List Arrange the files by list. Thumbnail Arrange the files in thumbnail mode. To select the itmes. Select all Select all items. Select Delete Delete the selected items.

  • Page 68: Clear Diagnostic Software

    MAXIMUS User's Manual To select the itmes. Select all Select all items. Select Delete Delete the selected items. Export Export the select items. Cancel Selection Deselect the selected items. Return Return to the previous screen. 9.5 Clear Diagnostic software Click “Diagnostic Software”, a screen similar to Fig. 9-5 will appear: Fig.

  • Page 69: Faq

    MAXIMUS User's Manual 10 FAQ In process of operation of MAXIMUS, you may come across some questions, including the software, hardware, operation and something related to the vehicles. Read the user’s manual to get the answer if you have any question. If it can not be solved still, please note it down and contact our Customer Service Center for help.

  • Page 70: About System

    10.4 System Recovery Q: Software runs improperly. A: Solution: Try to use the one-key recovery to restore MAXIMUS to the default settings. System recovery does not affect any data (including the downloaded diagnostic software) that users saved before. Follow the steps described as below to proceed system recovery: 1.
  • Page 71 MAXIMUS User's Manual 5. Press ENTER to start recovering, and the screen will be shown as follows (Warning: Please DO NOT turn off the power while recovering!): 6. Ater recovery is complete, a screen similar to the following figure will appear:...

  • Page 72: Other Questions

    MAXIMUS User's Manual 7. Press --> to restart your MAXIMUS. Note: After system recovery is complete, users need to connect MAXIMUS to internet and update it to the latest software version. 10.5 Other questions Q: How long is the standby time of battery? A: Recharge it correctly.
  • Page 73 MAXIMUS User's Manual Customer Service Department If you have any questions on the operation of the unit, please contact us: 1-877- LAUNCH-9 Statement: LAUNCH reserves the rights to make any change to product designs and specifications without notice. The actual object may differ a little from the descriptions in the manual in physical appearance, color and configuration.

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