ScanMaster-ELM

Automotive Diagnostic Software

ScanMaster
ELM

User Manual
Version 2.0

2009

Copyright © 2009 WGSoft.de. All rights reserved

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Content
1. Basic Features ……............................................................................ 3
2. Minimum Platform and Software Requirements ................................... 4
3. What is OBD-II? ........................................................................... 5
4. EOBD - European On-Board Diagnostic ............................................... 5
5. Which OBD-II protocol is supported by vehicle? .................................. 6
6. Diagnostic Link Connector (DLC) Mapping Diagram Explanation ............
8
7. OBD-II Diagnostic Protocol ................................................................ 10
8. Installation ....................................................................................... 12
9. Options ............................................................................................ 18
10. Start Form ........................................................................................ 26
11. Vehicle Info ....................................................................................... 29
12. System Status ................................................................................... 30
13. Trouble Codes .................................................................................. 31
14. Freeze Frame .................................................................................. 36
15. Oxygen Sensor Test Results .............................................................. 37
16. Monitored Test Results ...................................................................... 38
17. Sensor Data ..................................................................................... 40
18. PID Config ........................................................................................ 43
19. Report ............................................................................................. 45
20. Fuel Consumption Display ….............................................................. 47
21. Terminal Mode …............................................................................... 49
22. Acceleration Test …........................................................................... 50
23. Dyno Test …..................................................................................... 51
24. Troubleshooting …............................................................................ 56
25. Glossary ........................................................................................... 57

Basic Features
Supports:
1. SAE J1850 PWM (41.6 Kbaud)
2. SAE J1850 VPW (10.4 Kbaud)
3. ISO 9141-2 (5 baud init, 10.4 Kbaud)
4. ISO 14230-4 KWP (5 baud init, 10.4 Kbaud)
5. ISO 14230-4 KWP (fast init, 10.4 Kbaud)

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6. ISO 15765-4 CAN (11 bit ID, 500 Kbaud) 7. ISO 15765-4 CAN (29 bit
ID, 500 Kbaud) 8. ISO 15765-4 CAN (11 bit ID, 250 Kbaud)
9. ISO 15765-4 CAN (29 bit ID, 250 Kbaud)
Automatically determines and identifies to the user the vehicle
communication protocol under test.
Supports generic SAE J1979 (Mode $01) parameter identifiers (PIDs) $00
through $87.
Displays all or custom list of diagnostic data parameters supported by the
vehicle's OBD II controller with line graphs and meters.
View the condition of the vehicle system at the time when an emission
related diagnostic trouble code was stored with Freeze Frame mode.
Read emission DTCs (and their common SAE descriptions) that cause the
MIL to be illuminated. Plus, display the DTC number for the non-SAE
defined DTC numbers and descriptions that are reported by OBD II
emission ECUs.
Supports over 4200 generic diagnostic trouble codes descriptions from SAE
J2012 and over 3600 enhanced OBD-II codes, or a codes defined by the
Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM).
Clear all emissions-related diagnostic information. (Mode $04)
Review the results of the oxygen sensor testing performed by the vehicle's
powertrain control module with “Oxygen Sensors” mode (Mode $05).
Displays non-continuous diagnostic test results specific to the vehicle
manufacturer (Mode $06 data) with the “Monitoring Tests Results” mode.
Reports vehicle's continuously monitored emissions-related tests that have
failed during a drive cycle and have not matured to indicate a diagnostic
trouble code with “Pending Diagnostic trouble Codes” mode.
Displays specific information applicable to the vehicle under test (VIN,
Calibration ID, Calibration Verification Number, In-Use Performance
Tracking).
Metric and English units of measure.
Shows Readiness for State Inspection.
Shows Fuel Consumption since version 1.3.
Drag Measurement since version 1.8.
Power and Torque Measurement since version 1.9.
Direct connection methods for USB, Bluetooth ® and WLAN interfaces since
version 2.0.
Minimum Platform and Software Requirements
You must have Microsoft Windows 98/ME/2000/XP/7 with Microsoft Internet
Explorer 5.01 or later or Firefox installed on your computer as well as Acrobat
Reader.

Minimum hardware requirements:

Pentium 200MHz or faster

64MB of RAM or higher
CD-ROM or DVD-ROM Drive
Free COM or USB Port

For Bluetooth® or WLAN interface the computer must have Bluetooth ® or

WLAN

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Warnings

ATTENTION!

• During a test drive the computer or notebook should be secured

fixed in the car.
• During a test drive the passenger should handle these units.
• OBD connection cable, adapters and other tools should not
disturb control of the car.
• Do not run the engine in closed rooms. A running engine
produces perilous gases.
What is OBD-II?
OBD-II stands for On-Board Diagnostics second (II) generation, a computer-based
system built into all model year (MY) 1996 in USA and newer light-duty cars and
trucks. OBD-II monitors the performance of some of the engines' major
components, including individual emission controls. The system provides owners
with an early warning of malfunctions by way of a dashboard "Check Engine" light
(also known as a Malfunction Indicator Light or MIL, for short). By giving vehicle
owners this early warning, OBD-II protects not only the environment but also
consumers, identifying minor problems before they become major repair bills.

EOBD - European On-Board Diagnostic

EOBD is a standard that is issued by the European Community. The main goal
with the standard is to give the authorities a tool to control the exhaust emission
from vehicles. The EOBD standard has been implemented in petrol cars
throughout the European Union from 01.01.2001 (EU directive 98/96/EC). For LPG
and Diesel vehicles the implementation of applicable regulations is scheduled to
take place before 2005. The EOBD standard includes five different
communication protocols: ISO 9141-2, ISO 14230-4(KWP2000), SAE J1850 VPW,
SAE J1850 PWM and ISO 15765-4 CAN.

If the car supports EOBD you have the possibilities to read out stored information
from the ECU in the car, including:

Read fault codes

Erase fault codes
Read freeze frame data
Get real-time data (displayed as numbers or graphs)
Get monitoring results from oxygen sensors
Get result from readiness test

To read out the information you require an OBD-II/EOBD diagnostic tool such as
the ScanMaster software together with an approbiate interface for the connection
between the cars diagnostic connector and the computer or notbook.

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How do I know the OBD system is working correctly?

When you turn on the ignition, the "Service Engine Soon" or "Check Engine" light
should flash briefly, indicating that the OBD system is ready to scan your vehicle
for any malfunctions. After this brief flash, the light should stay off while you
drive as long as no problems are detected. If so, you'll be glad to know that your
vehicle is equipped with an early warning system that could save you time,
money, and fuel in addition to helping protect the environment!

Which OBD-II protocol is supported by vehicle?

All cars and light trucks built for sale in the United States after 1996 are required
to be OBDII compliant. The European Union adopted a similar law in 2000 for
gasoline-powered vehicles, and in 2003 for cars with diesel engines.

An OBD-II compliant vehicle can use any of the five communication protocols:
J1850 PWM and VPW, ISO9141, ISO14230 (also known as Keyword Protocol 2000),
and more recently, CAN (ISO15765/SAE J2480). Car manufacturers were not
allowed to use CAN until model year 2003.

As a general rule, you can determine which protocol your vehicle is using by
looking at the pinout of the DLC:

The following table explains how to determine the protocol:

Pin 2 Pin 6 Pin 7 Pin 10 Pin 14 Pin 15* Standard

ISO 9141- ISO 9141-

2 2
J1850 K Line L Line
CAN High J1850 Bus CAN Low
Bus+ and and
ISO/DIS ISO/DIS
14230-4 14230-4
must - - must - - J1850 PWM
have have
must - - - - - J1850 VPW
have
- - must - - may have ISO9141/1423

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have 0
- must - - must - CAN
have have
The connector should have: Pin 4 - Chassis Ground, Pin 5 - Signal Ground, Pin 16
- Battery power
This means that:
Protocol The connector must have pins
PWM 2, 4 and/or 5, 10, and 16
VPW 2, 4 and/or 5, and 16, but not 10.
ISO 4 and/or 5, 7, and 16. Pin 15 *may or may not be
present.
CAN 4 and/or 5, 6, 14 and 16
*For ISO communications, pin 15 (L-line) is not always required. Pin 15 was used
on earlier ISO/KWP2000 cars to "wake-up" the ECU before communication could
begin on pin 7 (KLine). Later cars tend to communicate using only pin 7 (K-Line).

Because of the different protocol a car might have it is recommended to use an

interface which supports all protocols as all modern interfaces do.

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Diagnostic Link Connector (DLC) Mapping Diagram Explanation

The mapping diagram of DLC locations contains a divided instrument panel (IP)
with numbered areas. Each numbered area represents specific sections of the IP
where manufacturers may have located DLCs. This document briefly clarifies the
numbered locations on the mapping diagram. We will use this mapping diagram
to catalog manufacturer responses to the recent 208 letter requesting OBD DLC
locations for 96MY and future vehicles. Areas 1-3 fall within the preferred DLC
location while the remaining areas, 48, fall into the allowable DLC location
according to EPA requirements. Areas 4-8 require that manufacturers label the
vehicle in the preferred location to notify parties of the alternate connector
location.

Preferred Location(s)

Location #1: This location represents a DLC positioned on the underside of the IP
directly under the steering column (or approximately 150mm left or right of the
steering column). Visualizing the underside of an IP divided into three equal parts
from inside the passenger compartment, this represents the center section.

Location #2: This location represents a DLC positioned on the underside of the IP
between the steering column and the drivers side passenger door. Visualizing the
underside of an IP divided into three equal parts from inside the passenger
compartment, this represents the left section.

Location #3: This location represents a DLC positioned on the underside of the IP
between the steering column and the center console. Visualizing the underside of
an IP divided into three equal parts from inside the passenger compartment, this
represents the right section.

Allowable Location(s)

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Location #4: This location represents a DLC positioned on the upper part of the IP
between the steering column and the center console (but not on the center
console, see location #6).

Location #5: This location represents a DLC positioned on the upper part of the IP
between the steering column and the driver side, passenger door.

Location #6: This location represents a DLC positioned on the vertical section of
the center console and left of the vehicle center line.

Location #7: This location represents a DLC positioned 300 mm right of the
vehicle centerline either on the vertical section of the center console or on the
passenger side of the vehicle.

Location #8: This location represents a DLC positioned on the horizontal section
of the center console either left or right of the vehicle center line. This does not
include the horizontal section of the center console that extends into the rear
passenger area (see location #9).

Location #9: This location, not shown, represents any DLC positioned in an area
other than those mentioned above (e.g., in the rear passenger area on the driver
side armrest).

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OBD-II Diagnostic Protocol

The diagnostic protocol for OBD-II is SAE J1979. A diagnostic request or response
message has a maximum of seven data bytes. The first byte following the header
is the test mode. It is also called the service identifier (SID or PID). The following
bytes vary depending on the specific test mode.

There are nine diagnostic test modes:

Mode $01 – Request Current Powertrain Diagnostic Data - This service

gives access to current emission-related data values, including analogue inputs
and outputs, digital inputs and outputs and system status information.

Mode $02 – Request Powertrain Freeze Frame Data - This service gives
access to current emission-related data values in a freeze frame. A freeze frame
consists of data values stored at a specific event; such as an engine malfunction
of some kind.

Mode $03 – Request Emission-Related Powertrain Diagnostic Trouble

Codes - The purpose of this service is to enable the external test equipment to
obtain “confirmed” emission-related DTCs.

Mode $04 – Clear/Reset Emission-Related Diagnostic Information - The

purpose of this service is to provide a means for the external test equipment to
command ECUs to clear all emission-related diagnostic information. This includes:

Number of diagnostic trouble codes

Diagnostic trouble codes
Trouble codes for Freeze Frame data
Freeze Frame data
O2 test data
Status of system monitor tests
On-board monitor test results
Travelled distance with activated MIL
Number of warm startups since DTC clear
Travelled distance since DTC clear
Engine runtime (minutes) with MIL activated Time
since DTC clear as well as learned adaptive values
of the injection system.

Other manufacturer specific clear/reset actions might be possible.

Mode $05 – Request Oxygen Sensor Monitoring Test Results - The purpose
of this service is to allow access to the on-board oxygen sensors monitoring test
results.

Mode $06 – Request On-Board Monitoring Test Results for Non-

Continuously Monitored Systems - This service gives access to the results for
on-board diagnostic monitoring tests of specific components/systems that are not
continuously monitored. Examples of this are catalyst monitoring and the
evaporative system monitoring.

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Mode $07 – Request On-Board Monitoring Test Results for Continuously

Monitored Systems - Through this service, the external test equipment, can
obtain test results for emission-related Powertrain components/systems that are
continuously monitored during normal driving conditions.

Mode $08 – Request Control of On-Board System, Test or Component -

This service enables external test equipment to control the operation of an on-
board system, test or component.

Mode $09 – Request Vehicle Information - This service gives access to

vehicle specific vehicle information such as Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
and Calibration IDs.

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Installation
Start the ScanMaster-ELM installation by double clicking the installation file. The
installation wizard will provide instructions for how to complete the installation.

Installation start up

Accept the License Agreements

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Select Destination Location or better accept the predefined Location for easier
updates later on

Only for the ScanMaster-ELM OEM version for ElmCan ® interfaces you will see the
window above where you choose the type of interface you have: USB interface or
serial interface. For ElmCan®-USB interface you choose USB and for all others
(serial, Bluetooth® or WLAN) you choose Serial.

Select Start Menu Folder

Setup has finished installing ScanMaster on your computer.

Deinstallation
For deinstallation please use the common Windows procedure for deinstalling
software. Simply delete the item ScanMaster-ELM in the software list of the
Windows system settings.

Product Activation
For the ScanMaster-ELM OEM version please see next chapter below.

To be able to use ScanMaster-ELM permanently, you must register the product

with your dealer within 21 days after you install it. You will then receive an
activation code with which you can activate the program license.

As long as the ScanMaster-ELM license is not activated, you will be asked to

register the program each time you start it.

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Notes

Registration is bound to the PC on which ScanMaster-ELM is installed by means of

a hardware code. The activation code you receive from your dealer when
registering ScanMaster-ELM can therefore only be used on the PC on which you
perform the registration. If you want to install ScanMaster-ELM on another PC or if
you reinstall the program after changing the hardware configuration of your PC,
you must register the program again.

Note the following concerning the hardware code

The hardware code is used exclusively to generate a valid activation code for
your PC.

Software or personal data on the PC are not taken into account for the hardware
code. Only general hardware components are used for generating the code.

The hardware code cannot be decoded, so it is not possible to see from the
hardware code which components are installed in a PC.

Registration (not for ScanMaster-ELM OEM)

Following successful installation this screen will appear.

Now you need to enter your name and company on which you would like to
register the program.

Then click "Continue >>"

The following window appears.

You inform your dealer about the "Install Code" and you get a registration key of
him, which you enter in this window. Then click on "Register" to complete the
activation.

If you have carried out the procedure correctly you will see the confirmations
screen.
Congratulations! You have now installed and registered ScanMaster-ELM
Software. Click "OK" and you are finished.

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Product Activation for ScanMaster-ELM OEM

For the ScanMaster-ELM OEM version the activation method is different. You will
get detailled descriptions from your dealer for activating ScanMaster-ELM OEM
which is normally delivered with the ElmCan ® interface together.

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Options
Before you start to work with the program, it is recommended to carry out the
most important program options. Open the appropriate item in menue Options or
click on the symbol in the symbol list below.

Communication

Make first the settings for your interface type. Choose between

– Serial (serial interface with serial connection cable to the computer with 9-
pin connector, interface type ElmCan®-Serial)

– USB (USB interface with USB connection cable to the computer, the
interface must have a FTDI chip like the ElmCan ®-USB interface)

– Bluetooth® (wireless connection to the computer, the interface connects

wireless via Bluetooth® radio to the computer, the computer must have
buildin Bluetooth® or an USB Bluetooth® dongle with Bluetooth® software
stack from Microsoft, Blue Soleil, Toshiba or Widcomm, interface typ
ElmCan®-BT)

– WLAN (wireless connection to the computer, the interface connects

wireless via WLAN radio to the computer, the computer has buildin WLAN,
interface type ElmCan®-WLAN)

For the above connections USB, Bluetooth ® and WLAN there is a direct connection
with this medium. Also a connection via a virtual com port is possible with these
mediums choosing Serial (virtual com port driver).

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Selecting Serial the applicable COM-Port number may be selected manually (if
known, for the physical 9-pin connector mostly port 1, for virtual com ports a
number greater 4) or the correct COM-Port number might be searched
automatically by ScanMaster-ELM. For first use leave the baudrate at 38,400 bps.

Confirm with “OK” to use the serial interface then.

For an USB type interface you select USB:

First click “Test” button to find the USB interface and to test it. Once the test was
successful you will get the information and data about the device similar as in the
pictures below.

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Confirming with “OK” you can use the USB interface now.

If you have a Bluetooth® interface you choose as interface type Bluetooth ® after
the Bluetooth® software stack was installed at the computer. Please read the
documentation about your Bluetooth ® stack. Also the attachment about
Bluetooth® in the ElmCan® hardware manual may help understanding the behavior
of Bluetooth® devices.

In the left picture above there is no Bluetooth ® stack available on the computer, a
search for devices will fail therefore. The right picture shows however the Toshiba
stack and click at the “Search Devices” button will just do that. The search will be
only successful when the Bluetooth ® OBD-2 interface is powered up, so it must be
connected to the car.

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Once found mark the line in the list, so the line is highlighted and click “Test”
button to test the interface.

During the test you may be asked to enter the security key for the interface. See
the interface documentation for this step.

Confirm the settings with “OK” buton in the Options window above. The
Bluetooth® interface is ready for use now.

If you own a WLAN OBD-2 interface, select interface type WLAN. The formerly
needed WLAN driver HW-VSP is not needed anymore with ScanMaster-ELM
version 2.0 and higher. Choosing interface type WLAN the standard IP address

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and port number is already predefined for the ad-hoc mode connection between
the interface and the computer. If you run the system in infrastructure mode
make the appropriate settings according to your network.

Note:

If the above settings in “Options / Communication” are not made or not made
correctly to your type of interface then no connection between the interface and
the computer is possible. You will seen a message in the start screen: Interface
not found.

Protocol

Select the right diagnostic protocol which is supported by the vehicle. If you do
not know the protocol or work with several vehicles with different protocols,
select "0 - Automatic". In this case the interface will look for the right protocol
and build up the connection with the vehicle. This procedure takes however some
time until the applicable protocol is found during initialisation.

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Language, Measurement system

GUI Language

Select desired language of the program GUI. So that this attitude gets valid, the
program must be started newly.

System of measurements

It is possible with the program to work with metric and English system of
measuring. You can determine this in the selection box.

General

This tab provides the following settings:

Save on exit

Check "Form size" and "Form position" or “Maximize on startup” if you wanted
that these attitudes are stored.

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Communication Datalogging

Activate it when asked to send a logfile to the support in the case of trouble
shooting. The generated logfile helps to find out any reason for a problem which
might occurred. Because a log continously saves each session, this item should
not be activated if not really needed, otherwise it results into a large file after
times.

PIDs

This settings are for the global scan rate (high, middle, low) of sensor values. The
value 10 for a low priority means that all sensors with this priority are only asked
each 10th scan for its value. This is e.g. applicable for the engine cooling
temperature which does not change very fast and therefore must not be scanned
each scan cycle. Note, this are the global values for priority, each PID can be
adjusted in the PID configuration screen separately.

Graph

The graph tab provides settings for the number of graphs shown in the graph
screen at startup (it can be changed later in the graph screen also), the line width
of the graph plots and the background color of the graph. The “Reset” button
resets the settings to the default.

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Skins

Since version 1.3 of ScanMaster-ELM Skins can be used to alter the look of the
application by the user. Select the desired Skin and change its color with the
slider gadget. User Info

This tab takes the user data which are used also in the diagnostic reports.

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All settings tabs are explained herewhich. Time to start a diagnostic session now.

Start Form
This is the start screen. It has a Connect button and a Disconnect button. The
Connect button starts the communication with the vehicle and the Disconnect
button breaks off the communication.

Only for some older cars from Alfa Romeo, Fiat and Opel are the buttons “Alfa”
and “Opel” to connect with at the right bottom of the screen (see above). These
cars do have the 16-pin connector but no OBD-2 compliant ECUs (years of build
1996 – 2001). All other OBD-2 compliant cars connects with the “Connect” button
(left). The resulting new window has a button “Supported ECUs” which shows
right this when clicked. Opel means Vauxhall as well and Alfa offers the choice of
engine or selespeed ECU.

Depending of the used interface type and the found transfer protocol of the car
the initialisation log informations in the start screen may look different. The
picture of the page before was taken with an USB interface and ISO 9141-2
protocol.

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This start screen above shows the connection with a Bluetooth ® type interface
and the same car as before. The next screenshot is of a WLAN interface. Remark
the different GUI languages as configured in “Options / Languages”.

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In the case more than one ECU are detected during initialisation, a window pops
up to select the ECU for further diagnostics. Start diagnostics with the lowest ECU
number and select it to proceed (picture above).

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Vehicle Info

This screen shows the general information about the vehicle (VIN, CALID, CVN,
IPT) as far as they are supported by the vehicle.

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System Status

This screen shows the MIL Status, number of stored DTCs and the readiness tests.
All available ECUs will be presented in this form.

Depending of the vehicle more or less monitored systems are shown as

supported. The monitored status should be completed for a car in good condtion.
A not completed status as shown above results from a recent error code clearing
or a not functional system. Same as a stored error code and lighted MIL such a
car is not ready for state inspection. Repair the faulty system in case of stored
error codes or check again after some further driving cycles to maintain the
readiness for emission tests.

Same as for any other screen click “Read” to get the actual data out of the ECU.

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Trouble Codes

This screen shows the Stored (Mode $03), Pending (Mode $07) and Permanent
(Mode $0A) DTCs. Permanent DTCs are introduced with the latest version of the
SAE standard J1979.

Press "Read" to read the codes. Two categories of trouble codes exist: Generic
and enhanced. Generic codes are standard for all vehicle manufacturers.
Enhanced codes are not unique and may overlap with another manufacture, or
even the same manufacturer on different models. Select "Manufacturer" from the
dropdown menu to show the right manufacturer-specific codes.

Check your vehicle’s service manual for DTC meaning if you think the codes you
are getting do not make sense.

Remember:

Visual inspections are important!

Problems with wiring and connectors are common, especially for
intermittent faults. Mechanical problems (vacuum leaks, binding or sticking
linkages, etc.) can make a good sensor look bad to the computer.
Incorrect information from a sensor may cause the computer to control the
engine in the wrong way. Faulty engine operation might even make the
computer show a known good sensor as being bad!

To clear the diagnostic information, click 'Clear' and follow the prompt’s.

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Stored Diagnostic Trouble Codes

This mode displays emission related Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) number, ECU
number and description and text description for DTCs that are currently stored in
the vehicle ECU. The software will display the quantity of stored DTCs as well as
the ECU storing them.

Pending Diagnostic Trouble Codes

Pending DTCs mode enables you to obtain test results for emissions-related
components and systems that are continuously monitored. This mode reports
tests that have failed during the driving cycle and have not matured to indicate a
DTC. Results are displayed in DTC format together with the reporting ECU.

Clear Diagnostic Information

The “Clear” mode clears all MIL illuminating DTCs that are emission related. This
function also clears additional diagnostic information that the controller has
saved.
This includes:
Number of diagnostic trouble codes
Diagnostic trouble codes
Trouble code for freeze frame data
Freeze frame data
Oxygen sensor test data

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Status of system monitoring tests

On-board monitoring test results
Distance traveled while MIL is activated
Number of warm-ups since DTC cleared
Distance traveled since diagnostic trouble codes cleared
Minutes run by the engine while MIL
activated Time since diagnostic trouble
codes cleared as well as adaptive data of the
fuel injection system

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DTC Search

The program has an integrated database with trouble codes of different

manufacturers.

If you liked to find a text description to a code, you click on the symbol. A
window appears where you can enter the code. The descriptions of all
manufacturers who are stored in the program are shown to this code.

Alternatively you may look into the internet with button “Online Search” if your
computer is connected to the internet.

Anatomy of the DTC

A DTC is made up of 5 digits. The figure below demonstrates the composition of a

DTC. With this information it is easier to trouble shoot a DTC without knowing the
description of the code.

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Freeze Frame

Press "Read" to read the Freeze Frame. The Freeze Frame screen displays the
freeze frame log as stored by the car ECU. When a Diagnostic Trouble Code
occurs that illuminates the Check Engine light, the vehicle’s computer saves the

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current values of the vehicle sensors at the instant the error occurred. If a freeze
frame exists, it will displayed. Each vehicle supports a different complement of
sensors. The freeze frame screen displays only sensors appropriate for the
vehicle under test. This screen will remain blank if no freeze frame information is
available from the vehicle.

Frame selection box

A left mouse click on up-down arrow will change the requested frame number.
The frame number byte will indicate 0 for the mandated freeze frame data.
Manufacturers may optionally save additional freeze frames (up to 255).

Oxygen Sensor Test Results

The Oxygen Sensor screen displays the vehicle’s oxygen sensor test results. The
results displayed here are measured by the vehicle’s on-board computer (ECU)
and not the scan tool. These are not live values but instead the results of the
ECU’s last O2 sensor test.

Not any vehicle supports these data. Go to “Monitored Test Results” tab (mode
06) and read the O2 values there if your car does not support mode 05.

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Monitored Test Results

This mode allows access to the results for on-board diagnostic monitoring tests of
specific components and systems that are not continuously monitored. Test
results are requested by test ID.

The vehicle manufacturer is responsible for assigning “Manufacturer Defined Test

IDs” for different tests of a monitored system. The latest test values (results) are
to be retained, even over multiple ignition OFF cycles, until replaced by more
recent test values (results). Test values (results) are requested by On-Board
Diagnostic Monitor ID. Test values (results) are always reported with the
Minimum and Maximum Test Limits.

If an On-Board Diagnostic Monitor has not been completed at least once since
Clear/reset emission-related diagnostic information or battery disconnect, then
the parameters Test Value (Results), Minimum Test Limit, and Maximum Test
Limit shall be set to zero (0) values.

The ScanMaster has a built-in database of descriptions and scaling values derived
directly from the manufacturers. If the Test Results data reported from your
vehicle is listed in the database, ScanMaster will translate it for you. Keep in mind
that not all Test Results data is documented by the manufacturer, and not all
manufacturers even support Test Results.

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See also the different readings of another car in the screenshot below:

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Sensor Data
The ScanMaster displays sensor measurements in either English or Metric units.
The default units of measure are located on the Options / Language Form.

Live Data Grid - This screen shows a list of the available data parameters that
the car supports. To read the data press "Read" button. “Stop” button stops the
reading.

It is often wanted to read the values of an interesting sensor with a higher data
rate. You are doing this by disabling the other sensors in the PID configuration
list, so the interesting sensor is scanned more often then.

Live Data Meter - This screen can display the parameters in digital format. Four
parameters can be shown at the same time.

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Select the wanted sensors (PIDs) out of the list menue above each item.

Live Data Graph - This screen can display the parameters in graphical format.
One to twelve parameters can be shown at the same time.

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For scaling the plots use the slider gadgets at the right of the graphs. E.g. a
scaling of -10/+10 for Short Term Fuel Trim at the y-axis is a good value because
these values are never higher than 10. For vehicles changed to run with LPG gas
it is importand to watch this trim values while switching back and forth gasoline
to gas. Any hop in the graph shows that the gas system had to be adjusted,
otherwise the ECU might store a trouble code.

Beginning with ScanMaster-ELM version 2.0 the read data can be stored in this
screen too. They can reloaded, played back, printed and exported to a file in CSV
format using the symbols below:

The first symbol at the left adds another graph to the screen (up to 12), the
second symbol deletes a graph. With the folder symbol you load a saved data
file, while the disk symbol opens the requester for saving the actual data into a
file.

Using the printer symbol you select the parameter graph for printing. See next
picture as example:

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The last symbol on the right is provided to export the data into a file in CSV
format which can loaded in any spreadsheet software for further processing.

PID Config
Here you can decide which sensors are displayed. It is recommended to select
the needed sensors only to receive a higher resolution, quality and accuracy of
the graphs.

Note: Not all vehicles supports all parameters. The supported sensors (better
called PIDs) of the car are automatically requested by the software at
initialisation.

Settings made here can be stored and reloaded. Each PID may be individually
configured. You may configure the PID description, system of measurement, scan
priority and the limits for the graph. Store your settings with the “Save” button to
use them in your next session.

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Open the PID Options window with double click onto the parameter line or use the
button “PID Options” for the highlighted line. See the tab “Graph Options” below:

The attitudes can be stored and opened when required again.

Datalogging
Users of the former versions of ScanMaster-ELM will find the datalogging now in
the Live Data Graph screen (see above).

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Diagnostic Report
Report Options

The application made it possible to prepare and print a diagnosis report. Click for
this on the symbol in the symbol bar.

Type the customer data in here and select the data which shall be printed.

View – A preview window opens where the report can be looked at and printed.

Save – Save the report on the hard disk.

Open – Open the stored report of the hard disk. The open report can be looked at
and printed.

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Report Preview

Diagnosis report can be looked at and printed in the started browser window.

Fuel consumption display

Rising fuel prices leads to the idea to implement a fuel consumption display to
the ScanMaster-ELM application. This can be useful to verify such an existing
display in a car or provide one. It might be also more powerful than an existing
display.

A fuel consumption display shows not only the real consumption but is also
helpful for the driver saving fuel and might show engine problems. So when a
trouble code is stored in the ECU, the ECU might switch into an emergency
program with a higher fuel consumption. A high fuel consumption is seen also
during strong accelerations and often brakings.

For processing the fuel consumption the data of the mass airflow sensor (MAF)
and the speed sensor (VSS) are needed. The PID config table shows if these
sensors are present, otherwise the display does not work.

Start the display with the symbol below:

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The window below shows up:

MAF and VSS values are shown also, here the car stops with idling engine. You
may configure the display with the Options tab:

Select the fuel type, configure the bar indicator and select the measurement
type. Activating “Auto switch” makes the display switching automatically when
the car runs or stops.

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The display does not show the average consumption but the actual consumption.
So be warned if you see high values, these are real values when you accelerate
e.g.

As always while using the interface and notebook during driving it is warned
to handle the system by the driver. The passenger should work with the
system.

Terminal Module
Starting with the below marked symbol or the Tools menue ScanMaster-ELM
provides a Terminal Module.

The Terminal allows to send hexadecimal OBD-2 commands directly to the ECU
throught the interface. You need to configure the appropiate COM-Port with the
“ComPort” button and then connect to the ECU with the “Connect” button. That
means the Terminal Module does work only when the interface provides a
physical or virtual COM-Port.

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The default settings available with the “Terminal” button are usually sufficient.
You may save your session shown in the log below or clear the log listing. A
saved session might be useful for the support personal.

Acceleration Test
Note: Drag measurements should been taken on public roads. Handling should
be done by the passenger.

Since version 1.8 ScanMaster-ELM provides a drag measurement.

After selecting the max. speed click “Run” and accelerate the from stop to the
choosen end speed. The calculation of the graph is done automatically then.
Results depends of environments such as wind, incline or load of the vehicle.

Dyno Test
Since version 1.0 ScanMaster-ELM provides a dynamic dyno test for measuring
power and torque. Before starting the needed test drives several settings have to
be made for best results. These are parameters of the car, the gear box, the
environments such as air pressure, temperature, humidity etc. Correction factors
of standards DIN 70020, EWG 80/1269, ISO 1585, SAE J1349 or JIS D1001 may be
selected for a formerly unknown accuracy.

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The more exact you enter the parameter data, the more exact will be the result
of the calculations. It is also recommended driving the measurement trip in both
directions and compare both results. This way errors resulting from the trip
(inclining) or weather (wind from one direction) can be elimated. The entered
width and height of the car takes in account the wind resistance (cw value), but
the weather conditions will affect the results.

Before first use it is recommende to load the delivered sample file (button “Open”
in tab “Measurement”) and see how the values are entered.

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For the power range to be measured select the start and stop RPM and click the
Start button. The measurements runs automatically between these limits. Save
the measurement into a file for later offline calculation. Beside the screen output
the resulting calculated graph may be printed with “Print” button.

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Trouble shooting
Vehicle electonics and computers (or PDAs, Smartphones) are different
worlds. Therefore an electronic interface is needed to connect these
worlds together. The line between the vehicle, the interface and the
computer may have faults however when something doesn't work as it
should.

Look for troubleshooting first into the lines of the initialisation log of the
start screen. If you see during connection any line with „ELM Chip found“
or you see the battery voltage, then the connection between the computer
and the interface is OK. Otherwise:

– Check if you have made the right settings in „Options /

Communucation“ for your type of interface. (See above in Options
section of this manual and read also the hardware documentation
for your interface.)

– Check if the connectors are fixed together.

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– Check while entering the OBD-2 connector into the car if the 4 Rx/Tx
LEDs are flashing once each other and the power LED stays on.
Repeat entering the OBD-2 connector for proof. (The interface is
powered by the cars OBD-2 diagnostic connector. An interface
without power has no function.)

If there is no transfer protocol shown at the end of the initialisation log of

the start screen (No Connect message), then there is something wrong
within the line of the interface to the ECU of the car. In this case please
check:

– Was ignition on and/or the engine running? (If not the ECU has no
power and cannot connect.)

– Are all connections between interface and vehicle OK and

connected?

– Was item „0-Automatic“ selected in „Options / Protocol“? (If yes, try

with the supposed protocol of the car from the list. It might be
helpful to check the pin assignment at the cars diagnostic connector.
Leave baudrate at the default 38400 bps.)

– Is pin number 5 (signal ground) assigned at the cars diagnostic

connector? If not you may jumper pin 4 (chassis ground) to pin 5. In
ElmCan interfaces a solder bridge may be set, see hardware
documentation.

– If all this has no success then the car might have no OBD-2
compliant ECU, if it is a car sold in Europe and build before 2001
(gasoline engine) or before 2004 (diesel engine). Only for some Alfa,
Fiat and Opel/Vauxhall without OBD2 connects with the Alfa or Opel
button.

When you still encounter problems or need other help then the support will
be glad to receive from you a logfile, a description of the shown lines in
the start screen and a complete description of your problem. These
needed informations for the support garants a fast answer to the problem.

Glossary
CAN Controller Area Network
CARB California Air Resources Board
DLC Data Link Connector
DTC Diagnostic Trouble Code
ECM Engine Control Module
ECU Engine Control Unit
EEC Electronic Engine Control
EGR Exhaust Gas Recirculation system

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EOBD European On-Board Diagnostics
EPA Environmental Protection Agency
KWP2000 Key Word Protocol 2000, also known as ISO 14230-4
MIL Malfunction Indicator Lamp. The "Check Engine Light" on your dash.
O2 Oxygen
OBD On-Board Diagnostic
OBD II Updated On-Board Diagnostics standard effective in cars sold in the US
after 1-196
PCM Powertrain Control Module, the on-board computer that controls engine
and drive train
PID Parameter Identification
PWM Pulse Width Modulation
SAE Society of Automotive Engineers
ScanTool Computer based read-out equipment to display OBD II parameters
SID Service Identification
VIN Vehicle Identification Number

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