Vehicle Diagnosis System
Group Tester One (GT1)
Components and Functions — Version 2.0
BMW Group Tester One, Components and Functions
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Contents
Contents
Safety Instructions ........................................................ i-1
IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ............................ i-2
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General Information....................................... 1-1
1.1
Safety Instructions .................................................1-1
1.2
Use in accordance with intended purpose ............1-2
1.3
Delivery ..................................................................1-2
2
Setup and Operation ...................................... 2-1
2.1
Components of the GT1.........................................2-2
2.2
Operating unit ........................................................2-4
2.2.1
Monitor...................................................................2-5
2.2.2
Block of controls ....................................................2-8
2.2.3
Connections ...........................................................2-9
2.2.4
Power supply .......................................................2-10
2.2.5
Operating modes .................................................2-10
2.2.6
DVD drive .............................................................2-11
2.3
Docking station ....................................................2-12
2.3.1
Connections .........................................................2-12
2.3.2
Mechanical use ....................................................2-13
2.4
Diagnostic head ...................................................2-15
2.5
Cables ..................................................................2-17
2.5.1
Measuring cable...................................................2-17
2.5.2
Diagnostic cable ..................................................2-18
2.5.3
LAN adapters and LAN cables .............................2-19
2.6
Optical keyboard..................................................2-22
2.7
Vehicle battery adapter cable ..............................2-22
2.8
Optional supplementary hardware
components .........................................................2-23
2.9
Additional supplementary hardware
components .........................................................2-24
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Commissioning .............................................. 3-1
3.1
System number ......................................................3-1
3.2
Registration form ...................................................3-2
3.3
System structure ....................................................3-2
3.4
Docking station ......................................................3-4
3.5
Operating unit ........................................................3-4
3.5.1
Setting up the power supply ..................................3-4
3.5.2
Charging the battery ..............................................3-5
3.6
Optical keyboard....................................................3-6
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Transport ....................................................... 4-1
4.1
Transporting in the workshop ................................4-1
4.2
Shipping.................................................................4-1
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Maintenance and Care................................... 5-1
5.1
Visual inspection ....................................................5-1
5.2
Cleaning the GT1 ...................................................5-1
5.3
Touch screen .........................................................5-1
5.4
Battery ...................................................................5-2
5.4.1
Use and Care of the Battery ..................................5-2
5.4.2
Changing the battery .............................................5-3
6
Troubleshooting............................................. 6-1
6.1
Self-test .................................................................6-2
6.2
Fault reports to Customer Service .........................6-2
6.3
Spare parts and accessories .................................6-3
7
Forms and Addresses .................................... 7-1
7.1
Online registration..................................................7-1
7.2
Forms for Registration / Fault Reports ...................7-1
7.3
Service addresses..................................................7-2
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Terms and Abbreviations ............................... 8-1
8.1
Definitions ..............................................................8-1
8.2
List of abbreviations ...............................................8-4
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Safety Instructions
Safety Instructions
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Danger
means that death, severe personal injury and/or considerable
damage to property will occur if the appropriate precautionary
measures are not taken.
Warning
means that death, severe personal injury and/or considerable
damage to property may occur if the appropriate precautionary
measures are not taken.
Caution
with hazard warning triangle means that slight personal injury
and/or damage to property may occur if the appropriate precautionary measures are not taken.
Caution
without hazard warning triangle means that damage to property
may occur if the appropriate precautionary measures are not
taken.
Important
means that an undesirable event or state may occur if the relevant instruction is not observed.
Note
is an important item of information regarding the product itself,
its handling, or that part of the "Components and Functions"
manual to which your attention is to be drawn in particular.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Important! Read all of the safety instructions:
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Warning
If the power cable is defective or the GT1 is damaged, you are
not permitted to use the GT1 until a qualified expert has checked
the device.
Warning
The power cable and measuring cable must not be laid across
tables, benches or cabinets, and they must be placed in such a
way that no one will trip over them. They must not be placed in
the vicinity of hot objects or rotating parts.
Warning
The power cable must not be extended. Where possible, use
only the power cable supplied.
Warning
If you are not using the GT1 for a longer period, switch it off at
the on/off button and disconnect it from the power supply if the
battery is charged. When you disconnect the power supply plug,
do not pull the cable. Hold the power supply plug itself and pull
it out of the socket.
Warning
You must not operate the GT1 in the vicinity of open fuel tanks
or below floor height, for example in pits or similar locations; otherwise there is a danger of explosion or fire due to gases and/or
vapors.
Warning
Ensure that there is adequate ventilation when you are working
on vehicles with the engine running; otherwise there is a danger
of poisoning.
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Warning
Use the GT1 only in the manner prescribed in the "Components
and Functions" manual. Use only the recommended and approved devices and components with the GT1.
Important
The GT1 is a device of Protection Class 1 and is equipped with
a power cable that has been tested for safety. It may be connected only to power supplies with a protective ground conductor (TN systems) and/or power sockets with protective ground
conductors.
Warning
The electrical installation must comply with the requirements
stated in the "Components and Functions" manual and may be
carried out only by qualified personnel.
Warning
The GT1 must not be operated at the diagnosis interface in a
driven vehicle.
Warning
If you open the device without authorization or make unqualified
repairs to it, you could be exposed to considerable danger.
Caution
The data transfer lines must not be connected or disconnected
during thunderstorms.
Important
Fluctuations and deviations in the power supply voltage outside
the permitted tolerance can lead to failures in the electronics.
Keep these safety precautions
in a safe place!
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General Information
1
General Information
The "Components and Functions" manual contains all of the
information required for commissioning, maintenance, care and
service for use in accordance with the intended purpose of the
vehicle diagnosis system Group Tester One, hereinafter referred
to as "GT1". It is supplemented by the "Working with the GT1"
manual, in which you will find all the information regarding software installation, network administration, and diagnostic head
connection.
Both manuals ("Components and Functions", "Working with
the GT1") are to be viewed as a whole. They address technically qualified personnel who have relevant knowledge in the field
of vehicle diagnosis and measuring systems.
Knowledge of and technically flawless implementation of the
safety instructions and warnings contained in both manuals are
a prerequisite for safe commissioning and for safety during operation and maintenance of the GT1.
So that the manuals remain easy to understand, they do not contain details of all versions of the described
operating modes1
and are unable to take account of every conceivable case of
commissioning, operation or maintenance and care.
It can also be the case that the content of the screen displays
shown deviates slightly from what is shown on the operating
unit.
1.1
Safety Instructions
Read and comply with the safety instructions for the GT1. The
general safety instructions follow the table of contents; specific
safety instructions appear at the relevant positions in the "Components and Functions" manual.
1. The glossary arrow
chapter 8.
indicates that the marked expression is explained in
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1.3
Use in accordance with intended purpose
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The GT1 may only be used on vehicles.
•
The described product has been developed, manufactured,
tested and documented taking account of the relevant safety
standards. If the technical safety instructions and prescribed
commissioning, use in accordance with the intended purpose as well as recommended maintenance and care are observed, the GT1 will normally not represent any danger with
regard to damage to property or the health of individuals.
Delivery
On receipt of the GT1, please comply with the following:
1. Course of action in the event of transport damage on delivery
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The packaging is damaged:
have the carrier confirm the damage on the delivery papers.
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Packaging is undamaged, but the content is damaged:
report the damage immediately to the SIEMENS Service
responsible (address and fax number, see chapter 7).
2. Please check whether the power supply voltage on your premises has a nominal range from 110 V to 240 V. The GT1
may only be operated within this range!
3. When the GT1 is delivered, dewfall must be prevented. For
this reason, we ask you to leave the device at the place it will
be operated for approx. 3 hours without switching on the
power so that the temperature can balance itself out to an
adequate extent.
4. Please read the safety instructions and commissioning instructions prior to commissioning, see chapter 3.
5. To ensure optimized and rapid support within the framework
of the three-year service agreement with SIEMENS Service,
we require feedback regarding the GT1 components you are
using.
In this connection, please either use the Internet for
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GT1 Online Registration (see chapter 7) or, if this is not
possible,
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take the GT1 Fax Registration Form from the Appendix
to chapter 7, fill it out and fax it to the number specified
on the sheet.
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Setup and Operation
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Setup and Operation
The GT1 has been prepared for operation in a motor vehicle
workshop. By means of a diagnostic head connected to the vehicle, it supports the technician in troubleshooting, locating
faults and using the measuring system. The diagnostic head
connected to the GT1 can be used to set up communication with
the vehicle. For your orientation, this chapter describes all the
components of the GT1.
Stationary and
mobile operation
You can operate the GT1 as a stationary or mobile unit.
•
In the case of stationary operation, the operating unit is
kept in a docking station, where it is supplied with voltage.
•
In the case of mobile operation, the operating unit is not
connected to the docking station. It receives its power supply
from its own battery or across an adapter cable from a vehicle electrical system. With the integrated battery, you can operate the operating unit for approx. 2.5 hours.
You are able to use the measuring system of the operating unit
for both stationary or mobile operation.
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2.1
Components of the GT1
The delivered GT1 includes the following components
(see fig. 2-1):
1. Operating unit (battery fitted)
2. Docking station
3. Optical keyboard
3a. Battery set for optical keyboard (not illustrated)
4. LAN operating unit adapter (crossed)
5. LAN operating unit adapter (uncrossed)
6. LAN operating unit cable (same design as 9.)
7. Multifunction cable MFK 1
8. Multifunction cable MFK 2
9. LAN docking station cable (same design as 6.)
10. Touch-pen (10 units)
11. OBD diagnostic cable
12. Diagnostic head
13. LAN diagnostic head cable
14. BMW diagnostic cable
15. Vehicle battery adapter cable
The following optional supplementary hardware
components are available:
16. Size 2 adapter
17. Current clip 50 A
18. USB floppy disk drive (not illustrated)
The following additional supplementary hardware
components are available:
19. USB Centronics adapter (not illustrated; available in specialized outlets) for local printer operation.
20. USB extension cable for USB floppy disk drive
(not illustrated, available in specialized outlets, see 18.)
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3
4
5
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Fig. 2-1
Components of the GT1 system
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Operating unit
The operating unit is the central component of the GT1.
The operating system, application programs as well as the necessary data are stored on the hard disk built into the operating unit.
Front
The following components are located on the front:
1. PCMCIA interface (radio card slot; in the left handle. Service
only.)
2. Monitor with touch-screen functionality
3. Block of controls
4. Battery compartment (in the right handle)
1
Fig. 2-2
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2
3
4
Front of the operating unit
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Monitor
Touch screen
The surface of the monitor is covered by a touch-sensitive plastic sheet that senses the pressure of a finger or of the supplied
touch-pen and transfers it to the system. This special surface
is referred to as a
touch screen. It replaces the conventional
function of a mouse or keyboard.
Important
The touch screen reacts to any tactile contact. When you are using the operating unit, make sure it is protected against inadvertent contact by devices or persons.
Caution
Only use your finger or the supplied touch-pen to operate the
touch screen. If other objects are used, this can damage the surface and under certain circumstances make it necessary to repair the GT1. The repair will be charged.
Select
To select display elements such as texts, fields or buttons, you
have to touch these at the appropriate point on the touch-screen
surface. These are then highlighted by a change in color:
•
Texts are highlighted in a bright color and with a dark
selection bar
•
Buttons assume a dark-gray color and appear in a sunken
perspective (relief).
As long as you are still touching the touch-screen surface, you
can change the selection. If you stop touching the screen, the
selected element is activated and the corresponding function is
started. In the following, this operation is referred to as
pressing.
Touch-pen
The touch-pen is an ergonomic operating aid for the touch
screen and it makes it easier to operate the displays: you can use
its tip, for example, to make targeted selections of screen elements that are too small to operate using your finger.
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Virtual keyboard
Touch-pen
If the system asks you to enter data, a virtual keyboard appears
in the screen display. It is operated in a similar way to that familiar to you from a conventional mechanical keyboard.
Note
The supplied optical keyboard is intended for service purposes
only, not for the operation of the system.
The virtual keyboard can consist of a letter block (alpha-numeric
keypad) and/or a numeric keypad.
Alpha-numeric
keypad
If an alpha-numeric keypad appears on the touch screen, you
can enter lower and upper case letters as well as blanks. You
can read your input in the corresponding area on the touch
screen.
Fig. 2-4
Alpha-numeric keypad
Note
If upper case letters are entered, they are reset to lower case as
soon as they are keyed in!
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Important
Please note that the arrangement of the alpha-numeric keypad
corresponds to that of a US computer keyboard: some keys
might therefore be located in different positions to those on a
standard keyboard commercially available in your country. Special national characters such as accents, umlauts, etc. cannot be
entered using the virtual keyboard.
Special keys
Numeric keypad
The alpha-numeric keypad contains the following special keys:
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Upper case: these are two keys that are marked with an arrow pointing upwards. If you press an upper case key, the lettering of the keys switches from lower to upper case letters
and vice versa.
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Backspace: this key is marked with an arrow pointing to the
left. It deletes the last entered character.
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Return/Enter: this key is marked with an arrow pointing
downwards to the left. It completes an entry or switches to
the next line.
If a numeric keypad appears on the touch screen, you can enter
numerical values and possibly mathematical functions. You can
read your input in the corresponding area on the touch screen.
Fig. 2-5
Numeric keypad (example)
Note
As required, it is possible that only a selection of the keys shown
in the above example appears.
Special keys
The numeric keypad might also contain special keys for basic
arithmetical calculations (+ - * /) and a decimal separator.
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Important
The only decimal separator you can use is a decimal point
(period). Entering a comma leads to an error message.
2.2.2
Block of controls
The block of controls is located directly beneath the touch
screen. It consists of the following elements:
1. IR interface
2. LED "Temperature"
3. LED "Battery"
4. LED "Operation"
5. On/off button
1
Fig. 2-6
2
3
4
5
Block of controls
IR interface (1)
The IR interface serves to set up the connection to the supplied
optical keyboard (see section 2.6).
LEDs (2 to 4)
The three LEDs indicate the operating status of the operating
unit:
LED "Temperature", one color.
LED "Battery",
one color.
This lights up red when the operating unit is no
longer being adequately cooled. In this event, it
switches itself off automatically after approx.
10 seconds. Then initiate the measures described
in section 6.2.
It lights up:
yellow when the battery is being charged,
yellow (flashing) if excess temperature persists. In this case, the operating unit cannot be
started.
LED "Operation",
two colors.
Table 2-1
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It lights up:
green for external power supply,
orange for internal power supply from the battery,
orange (flashing) for internal power supply
from the battery when it is almost discharged,
green/orange (flashing alternately) for external power supply when the battery has been
removed or is defective.
Meaning of the LEDs
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On/off button (5)
2.2.3
You use the on/off button to switch the operating unit on and off
or to initiate a forced switch-off (see "Working with the GT1"
manual).
This does not affect the battery charging operation.
Connections
Top side
On the top side of the operating unit is a DVD drive as well as
most of the connections for accessories.
1. DVD drive: for playback of
section 2.2.6
DVDs and
CD-ROMs, see
2. VGA: for connection of an external monitor
3. COM: for future applications with serial connection
4. LAN: for connection to a local workshop network
( LAN) or a diagnostic head
5. USB: double, for connection of
USB devices
6. Audio input: for connection of a microphone
7. Audio output: for connection of headphones or loudspeakers
8.
Firewire (IEEE 1394): e.g. for multimedia functions
9. Base measuring system/vehicle electrical system: for
connection of measuring cables or an external power supply
from the vehicle electrical system
1
Fig. 2-7
Bottom side
2
3
4 5 67 8
9
Top of the operating unit
On the bottom side of the operating unit:
1. Interface to docking station
2. Connection for external power supply (currently unused)
1
Fig. 2-8
2
Bottom of the operating unit (detail)
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Power supply
The power supply of the operating unit is from a choice of three
voltage sources:
2.2.5
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internal from the integrated battery (operation period
approx. 2.5 hours)
•
external by means of docking station
•
external from the vehicle electrical system (connection at
cigarette lighter or electrical system socket with adapter
cable possible)
Operating modes
The operating unit differentiates between the following operating
modes:
Standby
The operating unit is switched off; the GT1 might be connected
to an external power supply. If the battery is adequately charged,
all the LEDs are off; during charging, the LED "Battery" lights up.
Power up
The GT1 is booted. The LED "Operation" lights up green or orange depending on the type of power supply. If the battery is being charged, the LED "Battery" also lights up.
Normal operation
The application software is loaded; the touch screen can be operated. The LED "Operation" lights up green or orange depending on the type of power supply. If the battery is being charged,
the LED "Battery" lights up.
Shut down
The GT1 is switched off or switches itself off, e.g. to avoid damage that could be caused by overheating. The running applications are closed; the operating system is shut down. The LED
"Operation" goes out. If the battery is being charged, the LED
"Battery" stays lit up.
Forced switch-off
The GT1 is switched off immediately without the running applications being closed and the operating system being properly
shut down. The LED "Operation" goes out. If the battery is being
charged, the LED "Battery" stays lit up.
Caution
Only use the forced switch-off in emergencies. Otherwise, the
operating system of the operating unit can become inconsistent
and a complete new installation will be required!
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Energy save
If the GT1 is not operated for several minutes, an energy saving
mode becomes active. The touch screen switches itself off if it is
not operated for 10 minutes. As soon as you touch the touch
screen, the window that was last opened is displayed again.
Note
There is no impairment of the running functions.
Important
The touch screen also switches off when a program is running
and no input is made for a longer period.
2.2.6
DVD drive
The DVD drive is accessible from the top of the operating unit
(see fig. 2-7). It can take DVDs and CD-ROMs, with which you
load programs, applications or updates onto the operating unit.
Caution
When you open or close the DVD drive, the operating unit must
not be inclined more than 14° from the horizontal, as otherwise
the drive tray or the inserted data medium can be damaged (see
section 2.3.2). Due to its high power intake, the DVD drive should
not be used in mobile operation (with power supply from the battery).
When you eject the DVD tray, sensitive parts of the optical scanner elements become accessible. Make sure that these are not
soiled or damaged.
Important
When you insert a CD or DVD, make sure that it fully engages in
the centering or retaining bracket on the DVD tray. When engaging the data medium, support the drive tray with your free hand,
otherwise the vibration and mechanical load could alter the setting of the scanner head.
Note
The safest way to perform actions with the DVD drive is when
you operate the operating unit in the DVD 14° operating position
in the docking station. CDs/DVDs may only be inserted, removed
and operated in this inclination!
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Docking station
The docking station is intended for stationary operation of the
operating unit.
It consists of the following elements:
1. Operating unit reception point with docking interface
(not visible in the illustration)
2. Hinge with interlock for use at various inclinations
3. Key to release the interlock when the inclination is changed
1
2
3
Fig. 2-9
2.3.1
Docking station
Connections
The docking station provides the power supply for stationary operation of the operating unit. It also has interfaces for the connection of a USB device and to the workshop network.
The following connections and interfaces are on the docking station:
1. Docking interface
2. USB interface
3. LAN interface for future applications
4. Power supply connection
Important
No telephone or modem may be connected to the LAN interface
(RJ45 socket).
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Mechanical use
Docking and
undocking
In stationary operation, the operating unit is supplied with power
via the operating unit reception point and it is connected to the
interfaces of the docking station. Inserting the operating unit in
the operating unit reception point (establishing the connection)
is referred to as docking; disengaging (breaking the connection)
is referred to as undocking.
You can set the operating unit reception point in multiple stages
to a suitable inclination of the docked-on operating unit so that
you can see and operate the touch screen in the best possible
way. When changing the inclination, you can use the red button
on the docking station to open the inclination lock.
Standard
inclination
The monitor inclination for optimum operability is 80° (standard
inclination).
Fig. 2-10
Docking station in standard inclination
Note
In this inclination, the optical keyboard can be used via the infrared connection.
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DVD inclinations
The DVD inclination is 14°. It is marked with a CD-ROM symbol.
Lock the docking station at this inclination if you are installing
programs or updates from a CD.
Caution
You must not use the DVD drive at inclinations above 14°, otherwise read errors can occur.
Fig. 2-11
Other inclinations
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Docking station in DVD inclination 14°
You can set the docking station to inclinations of 65°, 50° and 35°
in order to be able to read the touch screen more clearly in special situations.
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Diagnostic head
The diagnostic head enables operation of the diagnosis interface
either by radio or cable. In a workshop, a number of diagnostic
heads of this kind can be used. For this purpose, with the operating unit in the "Administration" operating mode, the "Connection setup", window identifies the individual diagnostic heads.
Front
On the front of the diagnostic head are three LEDs as display elements as well as connections for the various diagnostic cables:
1. Connection for voltage measurements
2. LED 1 (power supply)
3. Connection for voltage measurements
4. LED 2 (Status)
5. Connection for LAN diagnostic head cable
6. Connection for TD cable (currently only for DISplus)
7. LED 3 (excess temperature)
8. Connection for BMW or OBD diagnostic cable
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Fig. 2-12
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5
6
7
8
Front of the diagnostic head
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The three LEDs have different colors and signal different operating modes of the diagnostic head.
LED 1
green
LED 3
red
Function
on
on
on
initialization
on
off
off
power up
on
flashes
off
standby
on
on
off
connected
flashes
on
off
self-test or update
flashes
excess temperature
Table 2-2
Back
LED 2
yellow
Remarks
"Recorder"
button on the
back is green
fault
Meaning of the light emitting diodes
The following elements are located on the back of the diagnostic
head:
1. "Recorder" button (for future applications)
2. Nine-pin interface (for future applications)
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Back of the diagnostic head
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Cables
2.5.1
Measuring cable
Multifunction
cable MFK 1
The multifunction cable MFK 1 consists of an ODU connector,
size 3, for connection to the base measuring system/vehicle
electrical system socket, a junction, one red and one black test
tip. The red test tip has the button for activating the freeze image
function in the measuring system (see "Working with the GT1"
manual). The black test tip is used for the ground connection and
can be unplugged.
The MFK1 can be used to measure electrical variables.
Fig. 2-14
Multifunction
cable MFK 2
Multifunction cable MFK 1
Multifunction cable MFK 2 has the same external appearance as
the MFK 1; the only difference is that the junction bears the lettering "MFK 2". It can be used to measure voltages of up to
±500 V peak values.
Fig. 2-15
Multifunction cable MFK 2
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2.5.2
Diagnostic cable
BMW diagnostic
cable
The 0.6-meter long BMW diagnostic cable is used to connect the
diagnostic head to a vehicle without OBD capability. It consists
of a 21-pin connector for the diagnostic head, the cable itself
and a round diagnostic plug.
Fig. 2-16
OBD diagnostic
cable
The 0.6-meter long OBD diagnostic cable is used to connect the
diagnostic head to a vehicle with OBD capability. It consists of a
21-pin connector for the diagnostic head, the cable itself and a
16-pin diagnostic plug.
Fig. 2-17
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BMW diagnostic cable
OBD diagnostic cable
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LAN adapters and LAN cables
LAN operating
unit adapter
(uncrossed)
The LAN operating unit adapter (uncrossed) is approx. 30 cm
long; it has an RJ45 connector and an RJ45 socket. It is identified by a gray ring in the area of the cable near the adapter as
well as the lettering BT 1:1.
Fig. 2-18
LAN operating unit adapter (uncrossed)
This is used to connect a LAN cable to the operating unit
(see fig. 2-19).
5
4
LAN
2
1
3
Fig. 2-19
1
Diagnostic head
2
Operating unit
3
Docking station with
operating unit reception
point
4
LAN operating unit
adapter (uncrossed)
5
LAN operating unit cable
Connection of the LAN operating unit adapter (uncrossed)
Important
Never connect the LAN operating unit cable without the LAN
adapter (uncrossed)!
The effect of using the LAN adapter is that frequent connection
changes of the LAN cables do not subject the socket on the operating unit to excessive loads!
For this reason, where possible, always keep this adapter attached to the operating unit!
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LAN operating
unit adapter
(crossed)
The LAN operating unit adapter (crossed) is approx. 30 cm long;
it has an RJ45 connector and an RJ45 socket. It is identified by
a yellow ring in the area of the adapter cable as well as the lettering BT X.
Fig. 2-20
LAN operating unit adapter (crossed)
This is used to connect a diagnostic head to the operating unit.
6
5
4
2
1
Fig. 2-21
3
1
Diagnostic head
2
Operating unit
3
Docking station with operating unit reception point
4
LAN operating unit adapter
(uncrossed)
5
LAN operating unit adapter
(crossed)
6
LAN diagnostic head cable
Connection of the LAN operating unit adapter (crossed)
Important
Only connect the LAN operating unit adapter (crossed) to the
LAN operating unit adapter (uncrossed), never directly to the operating unit!
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LAN diagnostic
head cable
The LAN diagnostic head cable is 10 meters long and consists
of an RJ45 connector, the cable itself and a 7-pin, orange-clad
plug connector for connection to the diagnostic head. You use it
to connect the diagnostic head via the two LAN adapters to the
operating unit.
Fig. 2-22
LAN diagnostic head cable
Important
Never connect the LAN diagnostic head cable without the LAN
operating unit adapter (uncrossed) and LAN operating unit
adapter (crossed).
LAN operating
unit cable
The LAN operating unit cable is 20 meters long and consists of
an uncrossed cable and two RJ45 connectors. You use it to connect the operating unit via the LAN operating unit adapter (uncrossed), to your workshop network.
Fig. 2-23
LAN docking
station cable
LAN operating unit cable
The design of the LAN docking station cable corresponds to that
of the LAN operating unit cable.
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2.6
Optical keyboard
The optical keyboard receives its power supply from four 1.5-V
batteries of type AA. It consists of the keypad, an IR interface
that can communicate with the IR interface of the operating unit,
and an identification key for unique identification of the keyboard
on the operating unit.
Note
The optical keyboard is only for service purposes and future applications.
Fig. 2-24
2.7
Optical keyboard
Vehicle battery adapter cable
Vehicle battery
adapter cable
The vehicle battery adapter cable is 1.5 meters long and it has
an ODU connector, size 3, and a standard Euro connector of
type BSB-12. You can use it to supply power to the operating
unit from a vehicle electrical system in mobile operation.
Fig. 2-25
Vehicle battery adapter cable
Note
In the case of power supply via the vehicle battery adapter cable,
the battery of the operating unit is not charged.
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Optional supplementary hardware components
Current clip 50 A
The 50 A current clip corresponds to the model used on the
BMW DISplus. In order to connect it to the base measuring
system/vehicle electrical system socket, you also need the
size 2 adapter.
Fig. 2-26
Size 2 adapter
Current clip 50 A
The size 2 adapter is 0.5 meters long and consists of the cable
itself, an ODU connector, size 3, and an ODU connector, size 2.
You can use it to connect the 50 A current clip to the base measuring system/vehicle electrical system socket.
Fig. 2-27
Size 2 adapter
Connect the wider end of the size 2 adapter to the base measuring system/vehicle electrical system socket and the narrower end to the current clip 50 A.
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USB floppy disk
drive
Optional floppy disk drive. Connection to the USB input of the
operating unit and/or docking station.
Fig. 2-28
External floppy disk drive (with USB connection)
Note
Only connect components that have been approved for the GT1
to the USB inputs of the operating unit and/or docking station.
2.9
Additional supplementary hardware components
USB/Centronics
adapter
You can use a USB/Centronics adapter, available in specialized
outlets, to connect a PostScript printer recommended by BMW
as local printer to the operating unit or docking station.
Fig. 2-29
USB extension
cable for
USB floppy disk
drive
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Example of USB/Centronics adapter
Extension for operation of the floppy disk drive (not illustrated)
available through specialized outlets.
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3
Commissioning
This chapter describes how you commission the GT1 for operation.
Warning
Due to the danger of explosion of gases and vapors, the GT1
must be set up at least 50 cm above the workshop floor. It should
not be exposed to direct sunlight, excessive heat, moisture or
fluids.
The power supply must be freely accessible: in emergencies, it
must be possible to disconnect the power supply plug immediately!
3.1
System number
In order to ensure unique allocation of the new GT1 to the user,
it is necessary to assign a system number to each system. This
number is also retained if individual system components are replaced.
You need it:
1. to register your GT1 with the Siemens Service Center and
2. for every fault notification to the Siemens hotline responsible
per fax or online.
This is why you receive a label with your GT1, the upper section
of which contains the system number (see fig. 3-1). You can peel
it off and attach it to the "Components and Functions" manual.
Place the lower section in the supplied sleeve and secure it in the
vicinity of your desired GT1 work center.
Fig. 3-1
Label with system number (sample)
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Registration form
In order to ensure support from Siemens Service, now register
your GT1 either by Internet (see chapter 7) or - if you do not have
Internet access or the online registration does not work - with the
registration form, which you can copy, fill out and fax to the
Siemens Service Center in Germany (sample and fax number,
see chapter 7).
3.3
System structure
As of CD 29
Depending on the on-site circumstances and technical requirements, the GT1 can be set up and operated in different ways (see
"Working with the GT1" manual).
Note
As of CD 33, the type of connection setup can change. You will
be informed of this separately.
Example 1
Cable connection between diagnostic head and operating unit.
You can operate the operating unit as a stationary or mobile unit.
2
1
Fig. 3-2
3-2
3
1
Diagnostic head
2
Operating unit
3
Docking station with
operating unit reception point
Cable connection between diagnostic head and operating unit
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If access is required to a network printer, for example, the operating unit must be connected to the network via LAN connection.
You can operate it as a stationary or mobile unit.
Fig. 3-3
Example 3
1
Diagnostic head
2
Operating unit
3
Docking station with operating unit reception
point
4
Access Point (AP)
LAN connection with the network, communication with diagnostic head via Access Point (AP)
If access is required to a diagnostic head, for example, the operating unit must be connected to the network via LAN connection. You can operate it as a stationary or mobile unit.
Fig. 3-4
1
Diagnostic head
2
Operating unit
3
Docking station
4
LAN diagnostic head cable
LAN connection with the network, communication with diagnostic head via DH-LAN cable
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Docking station
If you operate the GT1 as a stationary unit, choose a dry location
with a firm, level and clean surface for the docking station. Dock
the operating unit in such a way that the docking plug is inserted
into the socket as far as it will go.
3.5
Operating unit
3.5.1
Setting up the power supply
Note
The GT1 is supplied on a country-specific basis with one or more
of the following seven power cables:
•
EU power cable for the European Union except Great Britain
and Ireland, parts of Africa, South America and Asia
•
US power cable for North America, Central America, and
parts of South America
•
UK power cable for Great Britain, Ireland, and parts of Africa
and Asia
•
AF power cable for South Africa
•
CH power cable for Switzerland
•
AUS power cable for Australia
•
CN power cable for China
Should it not be possible to connect the supplied power cable to
your national mains supply, you can use the Siemens Hotline to
have it replaced by a model that is usual for your country, that
meets the standard for operation on grounded mains power supplies, and is approved for these (TN mains complying with VDE
8085, EN 60950, IEC 950, UL 1950, CSA 22.2 No. 950).
Operation on ungrounded supplies or supplies grounded via impedance (IT networks) is not permitted.
Operation with
docking station
If you operate the GT1 as a stationary unit with a docking station,
set up the power supply as follows:
1. Set the operating unit reception point to the standard inclination.
2. Dock the operating unit in such a way that the connector of
the docking interface is inserted into the socket as far as it
will go.
3. Connect the power cable to the power supply of the docking
station.
4. Connect the power cable to the power supply of your workshop. In doing so, ensure that you comply with the general
safety instructions preceding the table of contents!
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The vehicle battery adapter cable can be connected to the cigarette lighter or electrical system socket of a vehicle. If you connect the other end to the base measuring system/vehicle
electrical system socket, you can supply the operating unit
with power from the vehicle electrical system. A prerequisite for
this is that a vehicle voltage of at least 11 V is available.
This kind of power supply is only possible for mobile operation.
Note
The battery of the operating unit is not charged in this case.
3.5.2
Charging the battery
When the operating unit is switched on, the internal components
are supplied with voltage. If the operating unit is not connected
to an external power source, the integrated battery supplies the
power. In order to ensure reliable operation, you must now
charge the battery for the first time. This takes place automatically as soon as you have set up a power supply via the docking
station.
The charging time is approx. 2 hours. While the battery is being
charged, the LED "Battery" lights up yellow.
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Optical keyboard
If you are operating the operating unit in the DVD inclination of
the docking station and operating the optical keyboard under the
infrared interface of the operating unit, there is no connection. To
set up a connection, set the operating unit to the inclination 35°
or standard inclination.
Note
When in use, the optical keyboard must have a clear path to the
infrared interface on the front of the operating unit and not be
more than 1 meter away from it. The ideal distance is below
0.5 meters.
Important
When using the optical keyboard, ensure that there are no other
operating units within the range of your infrared interface, as otherwise it can react to inputs in an undesirable manner.
Power supply
Insert the four supplied batteries of type AA in the battery compartment on the underside of the optical keyboard. Ensure that
the polarity is correct.
Fig. 3-5
Installation position of the batteries
Important
If the batteries are old, there is a danger that they will leak.
If you notice connection problems with the optical keyboard and
the operating unit, replace the batteries (if necessary, determine
this by measuring the charge status of the batteries).
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Setting the
identification
If you are operating a number of optical keyboards in one workshop room, you should set them to different identifications so
that the operating unit only receives control commands from one
keyboard. Here, you have a choice of eight different identifications.
1. Press the identification key on the back of the optical keyboard and keep it pressed (see fig. 3-6).
1
IR interface
2
Identification key
Fig. 3-6
1
2
Optical keyboard, back
2. On the keypad of the optical keyboard, press a numerical key
between 0 and 7 to set your identification.
You can change the identification at any time by following steps
1 and 2.
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Transport
4.1
Transporting in the workshop
!
Caution
Always transport the components of the GT1 separately. Never
leave the operating unit docked on the docking station, not even
for transport over short distances!
Operating unit
While you are working, you can hold the operating unit comfortably with one hand and use the touch-pen with the other.
Docking station
Should it become necessary to reposition the docking station,
proceed as follows:
1. Undock the operating unit.
2. Disconnect all the cable connections from the docking
station.
3. Transport the docking station to its new location. Comply
with the setup instructions (section 3.3).
4. Reconnect all the cable connections.
5. Dock the operating unit on again.
4.2
Shipping
For return transport of a defective component to Service, you
may pack it in the transport cases in which you received the replacement parts from Service (see section 6.3). The components
are given the optimum protection in these cases.
Operating unit
If the operating unit has to be replaced, you have to decommission it properly:
1. Check whether a CD is inserted in the DVD drive and remove
it if applicable.
Caution
Bear in mind that when you open the DVD drive the operating
unit must not be inclined away from the horizontal by more than
14°! For shipping, the integrated battery remains in the device.
2. Switch the operating unit off.
3. If you operate the operating unit at the docking station, undock it.
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4. Unfasten all connected cables.
5. Pack the operating unit in the transport case and send it to
the relevant Service point.
Docking station
If the docking station has to be replaced, you have to decommission it properly:
1. Undock the operating unit.
2. Unfasten all connected cables.
3. Lock the operating unit reception point at inclination 14°.
4. Pack the docking station in the transport case and send it to
the relevant Service point.
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4-2
Diagnostic heads that need to be replaced are also sent to you
in a transport case. Defective cables and adapters can also be
returned in the packaging in which you received the replacement
parts.
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Maintenance and Care
5.1
Visual inspection
So that the GT1 can be used to optimum effect, it is required that
you keep it in perfect condition.
Perform regular visual inspections of the GT1. Check all components for damage (e.g. breaks) and soiling. Examine the touch
screen in particular for damage or soiling. Clean it, if necessary,
in accordance with section 5.2.
Regularly check all cables for damage.
!
5.2
Warning
Damaged power cables must be replaced in all cases.
Cleaning the GT1
If the casing is soiled, undock the operating unit and clean the
operating unit and docking station with a lint-free, damp (not
wet!) cloth.
Caution
Switch the device off. Disconnect all cables. Make absolutely
sure that no fluid enters the casing.
Do not attempt to clean the inside of the DVD drive.
If the operating unit or docking station become damaged, please
contact the SIEMENS Hotline (see chapter 7).
5.3
Touch screen
The most sensitive component of the operating unit is the touch
screen. Its sensitivity to touch can be impaired by dirt and
scratches. Should it become soiled, clean with a soft, lint-free
cloth. If the dirt cannot be removed in this way, you can use isopropanol or ammonia-free glass cleaner.
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5.4
Battery
5.4.1
Use and Care of the Battery
You achieve the longest service life of the integrated battery if
you fully load the battery and then completely discharge it (if
possible) and if you form the battery once a month, i.e. discharge
and recharge.
Forming is recommended also when the GT1 has not been used
for a longer period, as the battery discharges itself in this period.
Forming with
docking station
To form the battery, proceed as follows:
1. Undock the switched-on control panel from the docking station or disconnect the docking station from the mains supply.
2. Leave the control panel switched on until all LEDs have gone
out. The battery is now discharged.
3. Dock the control panel on once again and/or connect the
docking station to the mains supply to recharge the battery.
Charging the
battery
The charge process takes approx. 2 hours. You will see that the
charging has been completed when the "Battery" LED goes out.
If the standby period of the battery is not reached even after repeated forming, you have to replace it.
Caution
Always replace a defective battery with a new battery. Never operate the control panel without a battery: if the power supply is
suddenly interrupted, the installed operating system can become inconsistent.
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Changing the battery
Change the battery as follows:
1. Switch the operating unit off properly and undock it.
2. Place the operating unit on a level, clean, free surface.
3. Remove the screw on the right handle of the operating unit
with a suitable screwdriver.
4. Carefully pull off the handle to the right. Make sure that the
connection cables of the battery are not torn out of the socket.
Fig. 5-1
Battery compartment, opened
5. Press the battery lightly against its spring retainer on the top
side of the handle and remove it carefully.
6. Press the retainer of the battery connector downwards and
pull it carefully out of its socket.
7. Connect the connector of a new battery to the socket. The
connector must snap into place in the socket.
8. Insert the new battery in the handle. The battery cable must
point towards the underside of the operating unit and the battery must lie with a narrow edge on the inner floor of the handle.
9. Place the handle on the operating unit in such a way that the
tongue snaps into place at the bottom of the operating unit.
The connection cable must not be pinched here.
10. Attach the handle using the screw removed in step 3.
11. In order to ensure safe operation, you now have to charge the
replaced battery for the first time by setting up the power
supply across the docking station. See section 5.4.1 "Use
and care of the battery".
Important
Dispose of the battery in an environmentally friendly manner.
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Troubleshooting
The GT1 is a product of SIEMENS. It was inspected before it left
the factory. Carefully selected components and maintenance of
numerous quality controls guarantee high resistance of the GT1.
Should a fault occur in spite of this, please consult the instructions in this chapter before contacting the Customer Service responsible.
Faults that can occur on the GT1 can be divided into the following groups:
•
Faults caused by environmental influences: ambient temperature, (aggressive) moisture, dust, soot, grease, flying
sparks, mains supply, transformers, large electric motors, radio-control systems, vibration.
•
Faults on the GT1: operating unit, docking station, diagnostic
head, cables and other accessories such as keyboard.
In the "Working with the GT1" manual, you will find a table for
each component listing symptoms, possible causes and how to
rectify the faults (see "Working with the GT1" manual).
Please attempt to determine the fault and localize it as precisely
as possible. Follow the suggested solutions provided and perform all the recommended measures if possible.
If the fault that has occurred cannot be rectified using the described measures, follow the instructions in section 6.2.
Note
Instructions on sending the Fault Report Fax to SIEMENS Service can be found in section 6.2.
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6.1
Self-test
After switching on, the GT1 automatically runs a self-test. It is
ready for operation when the start window is displayed and operation via the touch screen is possible.
Note
This self-test is not identical to the self-test that can be called up
manually in the "Administration" operating mode (see "Working
with the GT1" manual).
If you receive error messages after this self-test, send a Fault Report Fax to the SIEMENS Hotline in accordance with
section 6.2.
6.2
Fault reports to Customer Service
If the fault cannot be remedied, please contact SIEMENS
Service.
Note
The quickest way for your fault report to reach SIEMENS Service is by
phone. Explain the fault pattern as precisely as possible (report etc.),
when and after which action the fault occurred, what you have done to
pinpoint the fault, and what the result of this was. In certain cases it may
be advisable to submit the fault in writing. Use the Fault Report Fax
contained in the "SERVICE ADDRESSES" documentation for this purpose.
To do this, print and fill out the form. Then send the fax form to the corresponding fax number listed in the "SERVICE ADDRESSES". Keep all
written fault reports.
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Spare parts and accessories
During the warranty period and/or the three-year period of your
Service Agreement, the GT1 is repaired by replacement of defined components. The SIEMENS Service responsible for your
area will tell you which components are to be replaced in the
event of a fault after you have submitted a fault report. The hotline will then arrange for you to receive the required spare parts.
In the case of replacement parts, you first receive the new part
and then return the defective part in the delivery packing to the
specified delivery point, or it will be picked up from your premises in the packing, as the case may be.
The following parts of the GT1 system can be replaced after consultation with the SIEMENS Hotline responsible for your area.
1. Operating unit GT1
2. Docking station
3. Diagnostic head
4. Optical keyboard
5. Batteries
6. USB floppy disk drive
7. Cables
-
BMW diagnostic cable
-
OBD diagnostic cable
-
MFK 1 multifunction cable 1
-
MFK 2 multifunction cable 2
-
LAN operating unit cable
-
LAN diagnostic head cable
-
LAN docking station cable
-
LAN operating unit adapter (crossed)
-
LAN operating unit adapter (uncrossed)
-
Vehicle battery adapter cable
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Forms and Addresses
7
Forms and Addresses
7.1
Online registration
If you have access to the Internet, the simplest way to register
your GT1 is online.
1. Start your Web browser and enter the address
www.siemens.de/sidis.
The Siemens SIDIS homepage appears.
2. In the top menu bar, choose between the languages
"German" and "English".
3. Clicking the "Service" menu item in the left menu bar sets up
a new page.
4. In the left menu bar, select the "For users" menu item.
5. On the next page, select the "Online Registration" menu item.
6. On the "Online Registration" page, enter the identification
"GT1" in the first field and the four-digit system number of
your GT1 (see section 3.1) in the second field.
7. Press the "Send" button.
8. In the "GT1 Online Registration" form that is now set up, enter the required data. Mandatory fields where you must make
an entry are indicated by an asterisk.
9. Select the "Send" button. You receive a note to the effect that
the data have been sent successfully.
This concludes the registration procedure. Break the online
connection and close your browser.
7.2
Forms for Registration / Fault Reports
The forms "Registration" and "Fault Report" are provided on the
documentation CD.
Use copies of these forms. File the pages faxed to Customer
Service.
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7.3
Service addresses
The list of addresses with the SERVICE ADDRESSES is continuously
corrected and updated.
If no center is specified as responsible for your country, please contact
the SIEMENS office in Germany.
The current service addresses of the SIEMENS Hotline are provided
under "SERVICE ADDRESSES" on the documentation CD.
This documentation also contains the "Registration" and "Fault Report" forms.
Note
Please only report a hardware or software fault to one of the responsible
SIEMENS Hotlines.
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Terms and Abbreviations
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Terms and Abbreviations
8.1
Definitions
Term
Explanation
Alpha-numeric
keypad
Keypad that can be used to enter numbers and
letters.
Button
A button located in a
window which changes
from unpressed to pressed and starts a function.
CD-ROM
Compact Disk - Read Only Memory: a data medium, externally similar to a music CD, that can
only be read, not written.
COM
"Communication": designation of the serial interface.
Control unit
Electronic device for controlling and monitoring
vehicle functions.
Vehicle system
Deselection,
deselect
Canceling a choice of program function or list
entry.
Selection.
Diagnosis
The entire process of allocation between
fault
symptoms and possible defective functions, assembly groups or components, up to and including locating of a defective component. Can take
place by calling up expert knowledge from the
software data or directly through expert knowledge on the part of the user. Occasionally, the
result of the processes is also termed "Diagnosis".
Diagnosis connection
Connecting socket for the
the diagnostic head.
Diagnostic cable
Connecting cable between vehicle and diagnostic head.
DVD
Digital Versatile Disk : data storage medium
similar to a
CD-ROM, but with greater information density.
diagnostic cable on
Energy-saving mode Advanced Power Management (APM): if the
(standby mode)
touch screen is not touched for 10 minutes, the
tester switches the display off to save power.
The system continues to run. To switch on the
screen display again, briefly touch any point on
the touch screen.
Fault pattern
The overall effects ( fault symptom) of a malfunction of vehicle functions, assembly groups
or components.
Fault symptom
A describable effect of a malfunction of vehicle
functions, assembly groups or components. The
symptoms together produce the
fault pattern.
In the software data of the vehicle diagnosis system, known symptoms are stored with allocations to suspicious functions, assemblies and
components.
Diagnosis.
Firewire
Interface IEEE 1394 for serial data transmission
with high speed.
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Term
Explanation
Function
Every operation that the operating unit can run in
its various
operating modes. Individual functions are usually selected from a list displayed on
the monitor.
IP address
Internet Protocol Address: each station in a
TCP/IP network uses a unique IP address. This
consists of four byte values that can be set in the
range from 0 - 255. The four segments (quads)
are separated by periods.
Network mask.
Local Area Network: in contrast to a WAN (Wide
LAN
Area Network), this connects workstations and
networks in more than one region. "Local" in this
sense refers to a shared location, for example
company premises or a single room.
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Navigation bar
Functions in the lower section of the
window
to switch from the current display into other
functions.
Network mask
The network mask (frequently also termed subnet mask) determines which segments of an
IP address determine the network and which
segments the station. A usual setting is
"255.255.255.0", whereby the last "0" specifies
that the fourth segment indicates the station. All
stations of a workshop network have the same
network ID, but different station IDs.
Numeric keypad
Keypad that can be used to enter numbers but
no texts.
Operating mode
Each of the applications of the operating unit
that can be started from the
start window: "Diagnosis", "Measuring system", "Administration"
etc. Each operating mode is divided into a number of individual
functions.
Preselection
The suggestion of the operating unit to start one
of several functions from the current
window.
The preselection is shown on the screen by the
selection bar. It can be changed at any time.
Selection.
Pull-down menu
Selection menu that the operating unit brings
onto the screen when certain buttons in the
"Services" line are operated.
Pull-up menu
Selection menu that the operating unit brings
onto the screen when certain buttons in the
navigation bar are operated.
Screen dump (hardcopy)
Paper printout of the screen contents (
etc.).
Selection bar
Optical highlighting of a selected line in a list by
means of a dark (inverted) bar.
Selection, select
Selection of an element from a list. The selected
element is highlighted on the screen by a
selection bar.
Deselection, Preselection.
Services
Functions in the top section of the
window
switch from the current display into other
functions or
operating modes or to close
them.
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Term
Explanation
Start graphic
Picture of a vehicle that appears in the
window.
start
Start window
The representation shown on the screen by the
operating unit after powering up. A choice of its
four
operating modes can be started here.
Can be recognized by the
start graphic.
Subnet mask
Other designation for
System
The software installed in the operating unit.
network mask.
Touch screen (sensi- Monitor that has a touch-sensitive surface. The
tive user interface)
corresponding hardware and software reacts to
contact by objects such as a finger or a touchpen, detects the touched position and starts up
the
function linked to it (e.g. a button). The
touch screen replaces externally connected input devices such as keyboard, mouse, etc.
USB
Universal Serial Bus: standard interface across
which the peripheral devices, e.g. an external
floppy disk drive, can be operated.
Vehicle system
A
control unit known by name, including the
corresponding sensors, actuators and wiring.
Virtual keyboard
The graphical image of a keyboard on the
touch screen. The individual buttons can be
activated by finger pressure in the same way as
with a real keyboard. The operating unit can offer
alpha-numeric or also
numeric keypads.
Window
Screen display with defined layout in different
graphical elements such as fields, buttons,
scrollbars, etc.
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Terms and explanations
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List of abbreviations
Abbreviation
APM
Advanced Power Management
BMW AG
Bayerische Motoren Werke AG
CD
Compact Disk
COM
Communication
DIS
Diagnosis and Information System
DVD
Digital Versatile Disk
GT1
Group Tester One
IP Address
Internet Protocol Address
IR
Infrared
LAN
Local Area Network
LED
Light Emitting Diode
MFK
Multifunction Cable
OBD
On-Board Diagnostics
PCMCIA
Personal Computer Memory Card International
Association
SG
Control unit ("Steuergerät")
SIDIS
Siemens Diagnosis and Information System
TCP/IP
Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol
TD
Transistorized speed sensor signal
TIS
Technical Information System
USB
Universal Serial Bus
VGA
Video Graphic Adapter
Table 8-2
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Explanation
Abbreviations
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