DIACOM EFI DI AG NOS TIC SOFT WARE for Win dows 98, XP and 2000 MEFI-5 CAN Soft ware Up date Quick Start Guide Version 1.5 Rinda Technologies Inc.
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Software License Agreement This soft ware end user Li cense Agree ment is a le gal agree ment be tween you and Rinda Tech nol - ogies, Inc. Read it care fully be fore us ing the soft ware. By in stall ing and us ing the soft ware, you are con firm ing your ac cep tance of the soft ware and agree ing to be come bound by the terms of this agree ment. If you do not agree to be bound by these terms, then uninstall the soft ware from your com puter. 1. Li cense Grants (a) You may in stall and use the Diacom soft ware on a sin gle desk top com puter that has a Win - dows PC op er at ing system (in clud ing Win dows 98, 2000, NT, Me and XP); A li cense for the Diacom soft ware may not be shared, in stalled or used con cur rently on dif fer ent com put ers. (b) You may make one copy of the Diacom soft ware in ma chine-read able form solely for backup pur poses. You must re pro duce on any such copy all copy right no tices and any other pro pri etary leg ends on the orig i nal copy of the soft ware. (c) Your li cense rights un der this Li cense Agreement are non-ex clu sive. 2. License Restrictions (a) Other than as set forth in Sec tion 1, you may not make or dis trib ute cop ies of the Diacom soft - ware or elec tron i cally trans fer the Diacom soft ware from one com puter to an other or over a net - work. (b) You may not al ter, merge, mod ify, adapt or trans late the Diacom soft ware, or decompile, re verse en gi neer, dis as sem ble, or oth er wise re duce the Diacom soft ware to a hu man-per ceiv able form. (c) You may not sell, rent, lease, or sublicense the Diacom soft ware. (d) You may not mod ify the Diacom software or cre ate de riv a tive works based upon the Diacom software. (e) In the event that you fail to com ply with this Li cense Agree ment, Rinda Tech nol ogies, Inc. shall ter mi nate the li cense and you must de stroy all cop ies of the Diacom software (with all other rights of both par ties and all other pro vi sions of this Li cense Agreement sur viv ing any such ter - mination). 3. Ownership The fore go ing Li cense Agreement gives you lim ited li cense to use the Diacom soft ware. Rinda Tech nol ogies, Inc. and its sup pli ers re tain all right, ti tle and in ter est, in clud ing all copy right and in tel lec tual prop erty rights, in and to, the Diacom software and all cop ies thereof. All rights not spe cif i cally granted in this Li cense Agreement, in clud ing Fed eral and In ter na tional Copy rights, are re served by Rinda Tech nol ogies, Inc. and its sup pli ers. Page 3
1. Safety Pre cau tions Be fore at tempt ing to use the Diacom soft ware please read and ob serve the fol low ing safety pre cau tions: 1) Al ways re fer to and fol low the en gine man u fac turer s safety and ser vice pro ce dures to pre vent per sonal in jury and equip - ment dam age. 2) Never con nect or dis con nect the Diacom ca bles with the ve - hi cle s ig ni tion turned ON or while the en gine is run ning. 3) Al ways stay clear of any mov ing or mov able en gine com po - nents when con nect ing and us ing the Diacom ca bles. 4) When work ing near bat ter ies never use any de vice that is ca - pa ble of pro duc ing a spark, high tem per a ture or open flame. Bat teries con tain sul fu ric acid and pro duce highly ex plo sive gas ses that may ig nite. To pre vent se ri ous in jury al ways ob - serve this pre cau tion along with the safety pre cau tions pro - vided by the en gine and bat tery man u fac tur ers. 5) Al ways test and ser vice a run ning en gine in a well ven ti lated area. 6) Al ways wear ap proved eye pro tec tion. Page 4
2. Wel come Congratulation on your new Diacom marine software update purchase! We hope you ll enjoy the new look and features of Diacom Marine for Windows. This new Diacom edition offers an extensive array of new features and also takes advantage of the power of the Windows operating system. This quick start guide contains an overview of Diacom s main features and will assist you with the installation process. For more detailed information on each program feature please refer to Diacom s extensive Help system. Page 5
3. Con tents at a Glance 1. Safety Precautions Page 4 2. Welcome Page 5 3. Table of Contents Page 6 4. What s included in the Update Package Page 7 5. Minimum System Requirements Page 8 6. Installing the software Page 9 7. Connecting the cables Page 10 8. Running Diacom Software Page 13 9. Program Feature Highlights Page 18 10. Service Manual Features Page 28 Page 6
4. The Con tents of your Up date Pack age Diacom Installation CD The Diacom installation CD contains the main setup pro gram and Diacom ma rine soft ware. The Diacom MEFI-5 up date kit also in cludes a CAN net work adapter plug as shown be low. Ad di tional adapt ers may be avail able for pur - chase which sup port new sys tem types. Please con tact Rinda Tech - nol ogies for spe cific de tails. P/N 94023 CAN Net work In ter face Page 7
5. Minimum System Requirements In or der for Diacom to func tion cor rectly please be sure that your PC meets or ex ceeds the fol low ing spec i fi ca tions: Windows 98se, XP or 2000 operating system 400 MHz or higher Pentium class processor 128 MB of RAM (Windows 98se) 256 MB RAM (Windows ME, XP, 2000) 50 MB hard disk space VGA display system or better CD-ROM drive Internet Access (optional but recommended) One serial COM or USB port (Diacom USB cable is for Window XP and 2000 only) *** IMPORTANT INSTALLATION AND SETUP NOTE *** Some operating systems such as Windows XP Professional and Windows 2000 have security features which can prevent new software from being installed on a PC as well as prevent certain program options from being selected. Be sure that your PC s operating system has been set up to allow full access during the Diacom marine installation and setup procedure. This may require that you log on to your PC as a System Administrator. Consult your operating system instructions for details on this topic. Page 8
6. In stalling the Diacom Software 1. Insert your installation CD into your PC s CD drive then select the RUN option in the Window s Start menu. In the RUN window press the Browse button. A file explorer window will open. Locate and execute the setup.exe file in the root directory of the Diacom installation CD. 2. Follow the Setup directions and restart your PC if needed. On some Windows versions, the Diacom installation program may need to update a few system files. 3. The Diacom software should now be installed. Page 9
7. Con necting the Diacom Cables Before connecting Diacom s communication cable to an engine, verify that the engine s ignition switch is in the OFF position. Plug the Diacom communication cable (serial or USB) into the respective connector on your laptop. Choose a cable adapter compatible with the engine you intend to troubleshoot and connect it to the engine s diagnostic connector. For example GM MEFI-5 systems will require the included 94023 CAN Network adapter. You may start the Diacom marine software from the Windows Start Menu by double clicking on the Diacom program entry. Page 10
Set ting the COM Port After Diacom s initial installation on your PC you must select the correct communication port that the Diacom communication cable will be connected to. Click on the Options menu as shown at right. Select the Comm tab from the Diacom Options window, then choose the appropriate COM port from the list shown at right. If you need additional assistance click on the HELP button located at the bottom of the Options window. *** IMPORTANT INSTALLATION AND SETUP NOTE *** Some operating systems such as Windows XP Professional and Windows 2000 have security features which can prevent new software from being installed on a PC as well as prevent certain program options from being selected. Be sure that your PC s operating system has been set up to allow full access during the Diacom marine installation and setup procedure. This may require that you log on to your PC as a System Administrator. Consult your operating system instructions for details on this topic. Page 11
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8. Run ning Diacom Brief Over view To better understand how Diacom works, it will be helpful to note that the program is comprised of four main sections: ECM DATA, GRAPH, CODES and TEST sections. Each section is identified by a separate folder tab (see the illustration below). The ECM Data section is the starting point from which main functions like ECM selection, Linking and Data Recording are performed (see Fig. 2 on next page). The ECM Data screen is also the default view that Diacom will display. The Graph, Codes and Test sections contain additional tools which will help you in the troubleshooting process. Four main folder tabs used to switch be tween the Diacom s screens Fig. 1 Main func tion toolbar from which func tions like ECM selec tion, Linking, Re cord ing, Data En large ment are per formed (Fig. 2 on next page) Page 13
8. Run ning Diacom Brief Over view The Main Toolbar The Main Toolbar pro vides quick ac cess to the most im por tant Diacom func tions. The icons in this toolbar will change ac cord ing to the mode in which Diacom will be run ning (see next page). The toolbar pre sented be low cor re sponds to Diacom run ning in data ac qui si tion mode (also the de fault mode at startup). ECM Se lec tion Icon Opens the ECM se lec tion win dow from where an ECM can be se lected. Link Icon Af ter se lect ing the ECM, press this icon to es - tab lish a com mu ni ca tion link with the en gine. Open Re cord File Icon Press this icon to open a pre vi ously saved data file. Start Re cord ing Icon This icon is used for start ing a re cord ing ses sion. (Diacom must be linked to an en gine) Parameter Help Icon Af ter press ing this icon, just dou ble click on an en - gine pa ram e ter to see a brief ex pla na tion. Data En large Icon Press this icon if you would like to en large a par tic u lar en gine data pa ram e ter. Parameter Selection This func tion will ex change the po si tion of two data pa ram e ters in the main data Exit Icon Fig. 2 Page 14
8. Run ning Diacom Brief Over view The Main Toolbar in Data Pre view Mode In the Data Pre view Re cord ing Mode some icons from the toolbar will as sume new func tions. For ex am ple the first two icons will be used to scroll through the re corded data. Move Back Dis plays pre vi ous re corded data screen. Move For ward Dis plays next re corded data screen. Open Re cord File Icon Press this icon to open a pre vi ously saved data file. View Real Time Data Press this icon to go back to the Diacom s main ECM data ac qui si tion screen. Parameter Help Icon Af ter press ing this icon, just dou ble click on an en gine pa ram e ter to see a brief ex pla na tion. Data En large Icon Press this icon if you would like to en large a par tic u lar en gine data pa ram e ter. Parameter Selection Use this func tion to con fig ure the list of dis played en - gine pa ram e ters.. Exit Icon Page 15
8. Run ning Diacom A Guided Tour Step 1 Be certain that you have selected the correct COM port for the Diacom communication cable. This setting is located in the Options menu as shown at right. The setting only need to be set when the program is first installed. See page 11 for details. Fig. 3 Step 2 Turn the engine s ignition switch on. From Diacom s main Data Screen click the ECM selection icon (Fig. 4). A pop up Window will appear instructing you to select an ECM system type. ECM Se lec tion But ton Fig. 4 Step 3 Select the ECM system type matching the one installed on the engine you intend to troubleshoot and then press the OK button (Fig. 5). Fig. 5 Page 16
8. Run ning Diacom A Guided Tour Step 4 For GM MEFI 3 ECMs only, Diacom will display an additional window that lets the user select one of several ECM data messages (Fig. 6). Step 5 After selecting certain ECM types, Diacom may attempt to briefly communicate with the ECM to determine its version (Fig. 7). Fig. 6 Fig. 7 Step 6 Diacom will now display an array of engine parameters on its data display grid. To start displaying live engine data, press the Link icon located under the ECM selection icon (Fig. 8). Fig. 8 Page 17
8. Run ning Diacom Typ i cal Diacom Dis play Screen for GM Ma rine EFI Parameters Values Units The ECM Data screen displays an array of engine parameters. The first column of the each item contains the data parameter description, the second column shows the parameter s value and the last column shows the unit of measure (VDC, F, RPM, etc.). Page 18
9. Pro gram Fea ture Highlights Page 25 Page 23 Data Re cord ing Real Time Graphing Diacom Marine for Win dows Page 20 Page 22 En larged Data View with Quick Graph ECM Spe cial Tests Page 19
9. En larged Data View The Enlarged View feature allows you to select a data item and display it in a larger format. This feature is enabled by clicking on the Magnify icon and then selecting the parameters you would like to enlarge. Quick Step Se quence ECM Se lec tion Link to En gine En large Pa ram e ter Page 20
9. Quick Graph Right-click on an en larged win dow to dis play the fly-out menu, then se lect Show Graph The Quick Graph feature allows you to graphically view an item shown in an enlargement window. This graph is smaller in size than the normal graph screen and it s intended purpose is to visually track parameter changes. A Quick Graph screen can be displayed by right clicking on an enlarged window and then selecting Show Graph from the fly-out menu that appears. Quick Step Se quence ECM Se lec tion Link to En gine En large Pa ram e ter Right Click on en larged window then se lect Show Page 21
9. ECM Tests The ECM Test menu will allow you to access special ECM functions. The contents of this menu will change with each ECM type and may not always be available. To access the Test Screen just press on the Test tab then select any of the available tests. Quick Step Se quence Select Test Folder Tab ECM Se lec tion Page 22
9. Real Time Graphing X Axis Res o lu tion When communicating with an engine, Diacom allows you to plot simultaneous graphs of up to 3 engine parameters in the graph view. To switch to the graph screen, press the... Graph folder tab. In the Graph screen press the Parameter Selection icon and, from the parameter selection window, select any three parameters and press OK. Quick Step Se quence Select Graph Folder Tab ECM Se lec tion Link to En gine Se lect Pa ram e ters Page 23
9. Real Time Graphing Toolbars Graph Toolbar in Real Time Mode Graph Toolbar when view ing re corded files Pa ram e ter Se lec tion Stop Graphing In crease X Res o lu tion De crease X Res o lu tion Res o lu tion of the X axis can be set to 32, 64, 128, 256 or 512 points The Con text Help Icon will open the Diacom Help file at the page con tain ing re lated help in for ma tion. Page 24
9. Data Re cord ing When a deeper analysis of an engine fault is required, Diacom s record capability will prove a valuable troubleshooting tool. To start recording, first establish a communication link with the engine s ECM, then from the main Diacom ECM screen, press the Record icon. The Record icon will change its image to a Stop icon after the start of recording. Pressing the Stop icon will bring up the File Save dialog where the user can specify a file name for the recorded file. Quick Step Se quence ECM Se lec tion Link to En gine Start Re cord ing Page 25
9. Se lect and Sort Data The Parameter Selection window allows you to change the position of the displayed data parameters in the main data list, to deselect the items that you wouldn t like Diacom to display in the main data grid and to sort the items in alphabetical order. The benefit of this function is mainly to facilitate the tracking of the parameters by grouping them in sets that interest you the most. Page 26
9. Se lect and Sort Data Group and Sort Func tions Moving List Items Right clicking and HOLDING the right mouse button down allows you to move items up or down in the list. Left clicking in the check box corresponding to a list item selects or deselect it. The Sort Button This function will alphabetically sort all items in the list. The Group Button Pressing this button will group the items in the list in checked or unchecked sets and move the checked items to the top of the list. To group any items, first select the items that interest you the most by left clicking in the check boxes next to the desired parameters and then press the group button. Page 27
10. Trou ble Code View View and Erase Trou ble Codes Erase Trouble Codes Button Man u fac turer s Ser vice Man ual Ac cess Button This screen will automatically display any diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) that Diacom detects after it establishes communication with an ECM or when a saved Record File is loaded. To erase the trouble codes, click on the erase trouble code button. Quick Step Se quence Click on the Erase Trou ble Code but ton. A popup win dow will ask you if you wish to con tinue, se lect Yes and the trou ble codes will be erased. The per sis tence of trou ble codes on the screen in di cates that the ECM still de tects a fault. Page 28
11. Ser vice Man ual Op tion Diacom provides a feature which allows engine manufacturer s service information to be accessed from Diacom s trouble code display. By clicking on the Book icon or double-clicking on any displayed trouble code a menu will appear allowing you to choose the proper manufacturer and then access their electronic service information. This feature requires manufacturer s service information to be installed on your PC. Quick Step Se quence Click on the Man u fac turers Ser vice Man ual but ton. In the win dow that will open, se lect the man u fac turer that has the man u als al ready in stalled on your com puter and click the OK but ton. Page 29
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