1. ບົດແນະນຳ
The LAUNCH X431 PRO Star is an advanced automotive intelligent diagnostic tool designed for comprehensive vehicle analysis. This device features an 8-inch touch screen, runs on Android 10.0, and is powered by a 2.0GHz 4-Core processor with 4GB RAM and 64GB ROM. It includes a 6000mAh battery for extended operation. The PRO Star supports fault diagnosis for a wide range of vehicle models and systems, offering functions such as code reading, code clearing, data stream analysis, reset functions, action testing, coding, and matching.
Figure 1.1: LAUNCH X431 PRO Star Diagnostic Scanner with key features highlighted.
2. ການຕິດຕັ້ງແລະການນໍາໃຊ້ຄັ້ງທໍາອິດ
2.1 Unboxing ແລະ Package Contents
Carefully unpack all items from the carrying box. Verify that all components listed below are present.
Figure 2.1: Contents of the LAUNCH X431 PRO Star package.
- LAUNCH X-431 PRO STAR Tablet
- ກ່ອງບັນຈຸ
- Diagnostic Cable (OBDII)
- ສາຍ USB Type-C
- ອະແດບເຕີ AC
- US Plug, UK Plug, EU Plug
- ຄູ່ມືຜູ້ໃຊ້
- ຄູ່ມືດ່ວນ
- ລາຍການບັນຈຸ
- PIN Envelope
2.2 ການຕັ້ງຄ່າອຸປະກອນເບື້ອງຕົ້ນ
- ສາກອຸປະກອນ: Fully charge the LAUNCH X431 PRO Star tablet using the provided AC adapter and Type-C USB cable before first use.
- ເປີດ: ກົດປຸ່ມເປີດປິດຄ້າງໄວ້ເພື່ອເປີດອຸປະກອນ.
- Language and Time Zone: Follow the on-screen prompts to select your preferred language and time zone.
- ເຊື່ອມຕໍ່ກັບ Wi-Fi: Connect the device to a stable Wi-Fi network (supports 2.4GHz and 5.0GHz). Internet access is required for registration and software updates.
- ລົງທະບຽນບັນຊີ: Register an account on the manufacturer's website using the serial number provided with your device.
- ອັບເດດຊອບແວ: After registration, you will be prompted to update the software. Perform all available updates to ensure optimal functionality and access to the latest vehicle data. This process may take some time.
3. ຄໍາແນະນໍາການດໍາເນີນງານ
3.1 ການເຊື່ອມຕໍ່ກັບຍານພາຫະນະ
- ຊອກຫາພອດ OBDII ຂອງລົດ, ໂດຍປົກກະຕິແລ້ວຈະຢູ່ໃຕ້ແຜງໜ້າປັດດ້ານຂ້າງຂອງຄົນຂັບ.
- Connect the diagnostic cable to the LAUNCH X431 PRO Star tablet.
- Connect the other end of the diagnostic cable to the vehicle's OBDII port.
- Turn the vehicle's ignition to the 'ON' position (do not start the engine).
3.2 Basic Diagnostic Functions
Once connected, the device will attempt to auto-detect the vehicle's VIN. If auto-detection fails, you can manually enter the vehicle information.
- ບົດລາຍງານສຸຂະພາບ: After identifying the vehicle, the system can generate a comprehensive health report.
- Full System Scan: Perform a complete scan of all available vehicle systems.
- ອ່ານ/ລຶບລະຫັດ: View diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) and clear them after repairs.
- ຂໍ້ມູນສົດ: Monitor real-time data streams from various sensors and components.
ຮູບ 3.1: ເກີນview of OE-level all system diagnostic capabilities.
3.3 Advanced Maintenance Services (37+)
The LAUNCH X431 PRO Star offers over 37 advanced maintenance and reset functions, with the potential to expand to over 130 types depending on the vehicle's make, model, and year. These services include:
- ການຕັ້ງຄ່ານ້ ຳ ມັນຄືນ ໃໝ່
- ເລືອດອອກ ABS
- ການລົງທະບຽນແບັດເຕີຣີ
- ຕັ້ງຄ່າ EPB ຄືນໃໝ່ (ເບກຈອດລົດແບບອີເລັກໂທຣນິກ)
- DPF Regeneration (Diesel Particulate Filter)
- Injector Coding
- SAS Reset (Steering Angle Sensor)
- ການຈັບຄູ່ຄັນເລັ່ງ
- TPMS Reset (Tire Pressure Monitoring System)
- ຣີເຊັດກ່ອງເກຍ
- ຣີເຊັດລະບົບລະງັບ
- AFS Headlamp ຣີເຊັດ
ຮູບທີ 3.2: ຕົວຢ່າງamples of the 37+ maintenance service functions.
3.4 ການຄວບຄຸມສອງທິດທາງ (ການທົດສອບການເຄື່ອນໄຫວ)
This feature allows the technician to send commands to vehicle systems and components to test their functionality. This helps in quickly identifying faulty components without manual disassembly. Examples ປະກອບມີ:
- Turning the radiator fan on/off
- ການທົດສອບຕົວກະຕຸ້ນລັອກປະຕູ
- Energizing injectors
- ກະຈົກປະຕິບັດງານ
- ເປີດ/ປິດໜ້າຕ່າງ
Figure 3.3: Illustration of bi-directional control capabilities.
3.5 ການເຂົ້າລະຫັດ ECU
ECU Coding enables the matching, relearning, and coding of newly installed ECU modules after repairs or replacements. It also allows for the activation of higher-level vehicle functions. This includes:
- Flash/Match/Calibration
- Recode and Relearn
- Alter Configuration
- Reprogram Adaptive Data
- Recognize New CPU
- Match Current Settings
- Customize Car Features (e.g., automatic lock, reverse rearview mirror down, windows close when rain)
ຮູບທີ 3.4: ຕົວຢ່າງamples of ECU coding applications.
3.6 FCA SGW Vehicle Access & Quick Guided Functions
- FCA SGW: The X431 PRO Star is AutoAuth certified, allowing secure diagnosis of SGW (Security Gateway) vehicles without limitations.
- Quick Guided: Provides step-by-step guidance for Volkswagen group vehicles, simplifying complex diagnostic procedures.
3.7 Extension Modules
The device supports various optional add-on tools to expand its capabilities, including:
- Battery Tester (e.g., BST360)
- Videoscope (e.g., VSP-600)
- Oscilloscope (e.g., O2-2)
- TPMS Detector (e.g., TSGUN, i-TPMS)
- WiFi Thermal Printer (e.g., X-431)
- ADAS ເຄື່ອງມືການປັບທຽບ
- XPROG 3 (Immobilizer Programmer)
Figure 3.5: Various optional extension modules for the X431 PRO Star.
4. ບໍາລຸງຮັກສາ
4.1 ການປັບປຸງຊອບແວ
The LAUNCH X431 PRO Star includes 2 years of free software updates. After this period, the device will continue to function, but new software releases and vehicle data updates will require a subscription. Regular updates ensure compatibility with new vehicle models and access to the latest diagnostic features.
4.2 ການເບິ່ງແຍງທົ່ວໄປ
- ຮັກສາອຸປະກອນໃຫ້ສະອາດ ແລະບໍ່ມີຝຸ່ນ ແລະ ຄວາມຊຸ່ມຊື່ນ.
- Store the device in its protective carrying case when not in use.
- ຫຼີກເວັ້ນການເປີດເຜີຍອຸປະກອນກັບອຸນຫະພູມທີ່ຮຸນແຮງຫຼືແສງແດດໂດຍກົງເປັນເວລາດົນ.
- Use only the provided charging accessories to prevent damage.
5. ການແກ້ໄຂບັນຫາ
If you encounter issues with your LAUNCH X431 PRO Star, consider the following:
- ບັນຫາການເຊື່ອມຕໍ່: Ensure the diagnostic cable is securely connected to both the scanner and the vehicle's OBDII port. Verify the vehicle's ignition is in the 'ON' position.
- ຄວາມຜິດປົກກະຕິຂອງຊອບແວ: Ensure the device's software is up to date. A factory reset may resolve persistent software issues (note: this will erase user data).
- ຄວາມເຂົ້າກັນໄດ້ຂອງຍານພາຫະນະ: While the device covers over 99% of vehicles, specific advanced functions may vary by make, model, and year. Consult the vehicle coverage list or contact support for details.
- Device Performance: If the device is slow or unresponsive, try restarting it. Ensure sufficient battery charge.
6. ຂໍ້ມູນຈໍາເພາະ
| ຄຸນສົມບັດ | ຂໍ້ມູນຈໍາເພາະ |
|---|---|
| ຕົວແບບ | LAUNCH X-431 PRO STAR |
| ລະບົບປະຕິບັດການ | Android 10.0 |
| ໂຮງງານຜະລິດ | 2.0GHz 4-Core |
| RAM | 4GB |
| ROM (ບ່ອນເກັບຂໍ້ມູນ) | 64GB |
| ຈໍສະແດງຜົນ | ໜ້າຈໍສຳຜັດ 8 ນິ້ວ (ຄວາມລະອຽດ 1280x800) |
| ແບັດເຕີຣີ | 6000mAh |
| ການເຊື່ອມຕໍ່ | Wi-Fi (2.4/5.0 GHz), CANFD, DoIP |
| ກ້ອງຖ່າຍຮູບ | 8.0 MP Rear-facing |
| ນ້ໍາຫນັກລາຍການ | 8.4 ປອນ |
| ຂະໜາດແພັກເກັດ | 13.6 x 13.2 x 6.1 ນິ້ວ |
| ປະເພດລົດຍົນ | Universal Fit |
7. ການຮັບປະກັນແລະການສະຫນັບສະຫນູນ
7.1 ຂໍ້ມູນການຮັບປະກັນ
The LAUNCH X431 PRO Star comes with a ຮັບປະກັນ 2 ປີ covering manufacturing defects and hardware malfunctions.
7.2 ສະຫນັບສະຫນູນດ້ານວິຊາການ
LAUNCH provides 7*24 technical support for any post-sales issues or technical assistance. For support, please refer to the contact information provided in your product packaging or visit the official LAUNCH webເວັບໄຊ.
