vLinker iCar 2 BLE 4.0

vLinker iCar 2 BLE 4.0 OBD2 Bluetooth Adapter User Manual

Model: iCar 2 BLE 4.0

ຍີ່ຫໍ້: vLinker

1. ບົດແນະນຳ

The vLinker iCar 2 BLE 4.0 is a wireless Bluetooth OBDII adapter designed for vehicle diagnostics. It functions as a diagnostic scan tool, trip computer, data logger, and real-time performance monitor. This device allows you to connect your iOS, Android, or Windows device to your vehicle to access diagnostic information.

2. ຜະລິດຕະພັນເກີນview

The vLinker iCar 2 BLE 4.0 is a compact device that plugs into your vehicle's OBDII port. It features indicator lights for Bluetooth connection, vehicle communication, and power status. The device supports all standard OBDII protocols.

vLinker iCar 2 BLE 4.0 OBD2 Bluetooth Adapter
Image 2.1: The vLinker iCar 2 BLE 4.0 device, showing its compact design and indicator lights.
vLinker iCar 2 BLE 4.0 in hand
Image 2.2: The vLinker iCar 2 BLE 4.0 device shown next to its packaging, illustrating its small size and portability.

3. ເນື້ອໃນຊຸດ

ເມື່ອເປີດແພັກເກັດ, ກວດເບິ່ງວ່າສິນຄ້າທັງໝົດມີຢູ່:

  • 1 x vLinker iCar 2 BLE 4.0 Diagnostic Adapter (Black & Orange)
  • 1 x ຄູ່ມືຜູ້ໃຊ້ (ເອກະສານນີ້)
  • 1 x ກ່ອງບັນຈຸ
vLinker iCar 2 BLE 4.0 package contents
Image 3.1: Contents of the vLinker iCar 2 BLE 4.0 package, including the adapter, user manual, and packaging.

4. ຄໍາແນະນໍາການຕິດຕັ້ງ

4.1. ການຕິດຕັ້ງອຸປະກອນ

  1. Locate your vehicle's OBDII port. This port is typically found under the dashboard on the driver's side.
  2. Plug the vLinker iCar 2 BLE 4.0 adapter firmly into the OBDII port.
  3. ເລີ່ມເຄື່ອງຈັກລົດຂອງທ່ານ.

4.2. ການດາວໂຫຼດແອັບ ແລະ ການເຊື່ອມຕໍ່

The vLinker iCar 2 BLE 4.0 requires a third-party application for full functionality. These apps are not included with the device and must be downloaded or purchased separately from the Google Play Store (for Android) or Apple App Store (for iOS). Compatible apps include Car Scanner, OBD Auto Doctor, Torque Lite/Pro (Android), DashCommand (Android), and Accurate (iOS).

Compatible Apps for vLinker iCar 2 BLE 4.0
ຮູບພາບ 4.1: ຕົວຢ່າງamples of compatible third-party applications for the vLinker iCar 2 BLE 4.0.

ສໍາລັບອຸປະກອນ Android:

  1. ເປີດໃຊ້ Bluetooth ໃນອຸປະກອນ Android ຂອງທ່ານ.
  2. Open your chosen OBDII diagnostic app.
  3. Within the app, search for Bluetooth devices. The device name will typically appear as "Android-Vlink".
  4. Enter the pairing code "1234" if prompted.
  5. Follow the app's specific instructions to establish a connection.

ສຳ ລັບອຸປະກອນ iOS:

  1. ເປີດໃຊ້ Bluetooth ໃນອຸປະກອນ iOS ຂອງທ່ານ. Do not attempt to pair the device directly through your iOS system's Bluetooth settings.
  2. Open your chosen OBDII diagnostic app.
  3. Within the app, navigate to its settings or connection menu to configure the Bluetooth device.
  4. The app will manage the connection to the vLinker iCar 2 BLE 4.0.
Quick Setup Guide for vLinker iCar 2 BLE 4.0
Image 4.2: Visual guide for quick setup, including plugging in the device, starting the engine, enabling Bluetooth, and running the app.

4.3. ອັບເດດເຟີມແວ

ເພື່ອອັບເດດເຟີມແວອຸປະກອນ, ປະຕິບັດຕາມຂັ້ນຕອນເຫຼົ່ານີ້:

  1. Scan the QR code on the packing box to download the "VgateFwUpdater" app. Alternatively, you can visit https://qr19.cn/AHqPd5.
  2. Open the VgateFwUpdater app and select "Auto connect".
  3. Click "Download" to initiate the firmware update.
  4. Wait for the upgrade process to complete successfully.
Firmware Upgrade Process for vLinker iCar 2 BLE 4.0
Image 4.3: Step-by-step guide for updating the vLinker iCar 2 BLE 4.0 firmware.

5. ຄໍາແນະນໍາການດໍາເນີນງານ

5.1. Diagnostic Functions

Once connected to your vehicle via a compatible app, the vLinker iCar 2 BLE 4.0 allows access to various diagnostic functions:

  • Read and Clear Trouble Codes: Identify and clear diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) that trigger the Check Engine Light (MIL).
  • Engine Data Reading: Access real-time engine parameters such as RPM, coolant temperature, fuel system status, and vehicle speed.
  • ບັນທຶກຂໍ້ມູນ: Record vehicle data over time for later analysis.
  • ກະແສຂໍ້ມູນ: View live sensor data in graphical or numerical format.
  • ກວດສຸຂະພາບຫມໍ້ໄຟ: Monitor the vehicle's battery status.
  • ຈຶ້ງຂໍ້ມູນກອບ: View a snapshot of vehicle conditions at the moment a fault code was set.
  • On-Board Monitoring: Check the status of various emission-related components.
  • ການທົດສອບປະສິດທິພາບ: Conduct tests to evaluate vehicle performance.
  • Diagnostic Reports: Generate reports summarizing vehicle diagnostic information.
  • Full Vehicle Function Diagnosis: Depending on the app, this may include safety airbag detection, ABS, turn signal control system, and tire pressure monitoring.
vLinker iCar 2 BLE 4.0 Car Scanner Functions
ຮູບພາບ 5.1: ຫຼາຍກວ່າview of diagnostic functions available with the vLinker iCar 2 BLE 4.0, including reading/clearing fault codes, engine data, and data logging.
ໜ້າທີ່ OBD2 ເຕັມຮູບແບບ
Image 5.2: Illustration of various OBD2 functions such as I/M Readiness, Live Data, Freeze Frame Data, Read Fault Codes, Vehicle Information, On-Board Monitor, Clear Fault Codes, O2 Sensor Monitor, and Components Test.

5.2. Active Testing

The vLinker iCar 2 BLE 4.0, when used with compatible apps, can send commands directly to the vehicle's Engine Control Unit (ECU) for active testing. This feature assists in pinpointing problem areas, which can reduce diagnostic time.

DIY Self-Service Oil Light Reset
ຮູບພາບ 5.3: ຕົວຢ່າງample of a DIY self-service function, demonstrating how to reset an oil light using the device and a compatible app.

5.3. BatterySaver Technology and Power Management

The device incorporates BatterySaver Technology to prevent vehicle battery drain. It features an auto-sleep mode, over-voltage, over-current, and over-temperature protection. The operating current is approximately 46-48mA. If no Bluetooth connection is detected for 30 minutes, the adapter automatically enters sleep mode, reducing current consumption to as low as 3mA. To reactivate the device after sleep mode, press the power button on the unit.

vLinker iCar 2 BLE 4.0 Automatic Wake-up and Sleep
Image 5.4: Illustration of the automatic wake-up and sleep feature, showing the device activating upon vehicle start and entering sleep mode after 30 minutes of inactivity.
Smart Auto Sleep Feature
Image 5.5: The smart auto-sleep feature, which activates after 30 minutes of non-use to conserve vehicle battery.
vLinker iCar 2 BLE 4.0 Safety Protections
ຮູບພາບ 5.6: ຫຼາຍກວ່າview of safety features including over-voltage, over-current, over-temperature, and battery drain protection.

6. ຄວາມເຂົ້າກັນໄດ້ຂອງຍານພາຫະນະ

The vLinker iCar 2 BLE 4.0 is compatible with a wide range of vehicles:

  • Supports 12V petrol vehicles compatible with standard OBD2 protocols.
  • Supports 12V small diesel vehicles with a load of 6.5T or less that support OBD2 protocols.
  • ບໍ່ສາມາດໃຊ້ໄດ້ to heavy-duty 24V diesel vehicles (e.g., semi-trucks, tractors).
  • Works with all OBD2/EOBD compliant vehicles.
  • Compatible with all OBD2 communication protocols.
  • EOBD vehicles: Petrol from 2001 and diesel from 2003/2004 in Europe.
  • OBD2 vehicles: 1996 onwards in USA, 1998 in Canada.

6.1. ໂປໂຕຄອນທີ່ຮອງຮັບ

The device supports the following OBD2 protocols:

  • SAE J1850-PWM
  • SAE J1850-VPW
  • ISO 9141-2
  • ISO 14230-4 (slow)
  • ISO 14230-4 (fast)
  • ISO 15765-4 (CAN)
  • SAE J1939 (CAN)
  • ISO 11898 (CAN ດິບ)
Wide Vehicle Compatibility for vLinker iCar 2 BLE 4.0
Image 6.1: Visual representation of the wide vehicle compatibility of the vLinker iCar 2 BLE 4.0.
OBD2 Protocols Supported by vLinker iCar 2 BLE 4.0
Image 6.2: Diagram showing the general positions of OBDII ports and a list of supported OBD2 protocols.

7. ການແກ້ໄຂບັນຫາ

ອ້າງອີງເຖິງບັນຫາທົ່ວໄປຕໍ່ໄປນີ້ ແລະວິທີແກ້ໄຂບັນຫາຂອງເຂົາເຈົ້າ:

ສະບັບການແກ້ໄຂ
Could not pair with Android device?Turn off and restart Bluetooth on your phone (a few times), clear Bluetooth cache/storage. Then search for the Bluetooth device name "Android-Vlink" and enter the pairing code "1234".
Could not pair with iOS device?For iOS devices, do not pair the product directly in Bluetooth settings. Simply enable Bluetooth on the iOS device, then configure the Bluetooth device name within the OBD app settings.
Is an app included with the vLinker iCar 2 BLE 4.0?No, there is no app included. Products do not include apps and require separate download or purchase from the Play Store or App Store. Apps are categorized into free and paid options. Consumers can select apps based on their needs.
What are the features of the vLinker iCar 2 BLE 4.0?The features you can obtain depend on your chosen app, vehicle year, make, and model. The vLinker iCar 2 BLE 4.0 provides the physical layer support, allowing compatible apps to connect to the car through the adapter.
How to upgrade firmware? What if it fails/is interrupted?Scan the packing box's QR code with your phone to download the upgrade app and upgrade the product. The product comes with up-to-date firmware. Rarely needs upgrading. If an update fails (e.g., fails to connect to the app), unplug and replug the device, then connect to your phone and try again.
vLinker iCar 2 BLE 4.0 FAQ
Image 7.1: Frequently Asked Questions regarding the vLinker iCar 2 BLE 4.0.

8. ບໍາລຸງຮັກສາ

To ensure the longevity and proper functioning of your vLinker iCar 2 BLE 4.0 adapter:

  • ຮັກສາອຸປະກອນໃຫ້ສະອາດ ແລະບໍ່ມີຝຸ່ນ ແລະ ຄວາມຊຸ່ມຊື່ນ.
  • ຫຼີກລ່ຽງການໃຫ້ອຸປະກອນສຳຜັດກັບອຸນຫະພູມທີ່ຮຸນແຮງ ຫຼື ແສງແດດໂດຍກົງເປັນເວລາດົນ.
  • Do not attempt to disassemble or modify the device, as this will void the warranty.
  • Store the device in its original packaging or a protective case when not in use.

9. ຂໍ້ມູນຈໍາເພາະ

ຄຸນສົມບັດລາຍລະອຽດ
ຍີ່ຫໍ້vLinker
ຕົວແບບiCar 2 BLE 4.0
ແຫຼ່ງພະລັງງານVehicle Powered
ຂະໜາດສິນຄ້າ1.77"L x 0.98"W x 0.78"H
ຄວາມເຂົ້າກັນໄດ້ຂອງລະບົບປະຕິບັດການiOS, Android & Windows
ພາສາພາສາອັງກິດ
ນ້ໍາຫນັກລາຍການ0.529 ອອນ

10. ການຮັບປະກັນແລະການສະຫນັບສະຫນູນດ້ານວິຊາການ

The vLinker iCar 2 BLE 4.0 wireless car diagnostic scanner comes with a 1-Year Warranty. Users are entitled to lifetime firmware updates free of charge. For any issues, including connection difficulties or technical assistance, please contact vLinker's customer support team. They are available to provide prompt responses and technical guidance.

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