ANCEL AD530 User Manual

1. Safety Precautions and Warnings

To prevent personal injury or damage to vehicles and/or the scan tool, please read this user manual first and follow the following safety precautions during any work on the vehicle:

• First, turn off the ignition, then connect the 16-pin connector to the port, and then turn on the ignition.
• Always perform vehicle testing in a safe environment.
• Do not attempt to operate or observe the device while driving. Operating or observing the tool distracts the driver and can cause a fatal accident.
• Use eye protection that meets ANSI standards.
• Keep clothing, hair, hands, tools, test equipment, etc., away from all moving or hot engine parts.
• Operate the vehicle in a well-ventilated area: Exhaust gases are poisonous.
• Place blocks in front of the drive wheels and never leave the vehicle unattended during tests.
• Exercise increased caution when working near the ignition coil, distributor cap, ignition wires, and spark plugs. These components generate dangerous voltage when the engine is running.
• Keep a fire extinguisher suitable for gasoline/chemical/electrical fires nearby.
• Keep the scan tool dry, clean, and free of oil/water or grease. If necessary, clean the exterior of the scan tool with a mild detergent on a clean cloth.

2. General Information

2.1 On-Board Diagnostics (OBD) II

The first generation of on-board diagnostics (designated as OBD I) was developed by the California Air Resources Board (CARB) and introduced in 1988 to monitor certain components for vehicle emission control. With the advancement of technology and the desire to improve the on-board diagnostic system, a new generation of on-board diagnostic system was developed. This second generation of on-board diagnostics regulations is called "OBD II".

The OBD II system is designed to monitor emission control systems and key engine components through continuous or periodic tests of specific components and vehicle conditions. If a problem is detected, the OBD II system illuminates the Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) on the vehicle's dashboard, usually with the message "Check Engine" or "Service Engine Soon". The system also stores important information about the detected fault so that a technician can accurately locate and fix the problem. The following are three such valuable pieces of information:

1. Whether the Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) is on or off;
2. Which Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) are stored, if any;
3. The status of the readiness monitors.

2.2 Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTC)

OBD II Diagnostic Trouble Codes are codes stored by the vehicle's on-board computer diagnostic system in response to a detected problem in the vehicle. These codes identify a specific problem area and are intended to serve as a guide to where a fault may occur in the vehicle. OBD II diagnostic codes consist of a five-character alphanumeric code. The first character, a letter, indicates which control system sets the code. The following four characters, all numbers, provide additional information about where the DTC originated and the operating conditions that caused it to be set. An example illustrating the digit structure is provided below:

Example Code Structure:

• System: P = Powertrain, B = Body, C = Chassis, U = Network
• Type: 0 = Generic (SAE, common to all manufacturers), 1 = Manufacturer-specific
• Subsystem: 1 = Fuel and Air System, 2 = Ignition System or Misfire, 3 = Emission Control System, 4 = Vehicle Speed and Idle Control, 5 = ECM/PCM, 6 = Transmission Control, etc. (Note: The provided OCR text lists different subsystem categories than standard SAE definitions, e.g., 'karoserie', 'podvozek', 'jednotka motoru', 'rozvody'. The HTML will reflect the OCR's categories.)
• Last digits: Identify specific components within the system.

Diagram 1-2: Explanation of Diagnostic Trouble Code. This diagram visually breaks down a DTC, showing how each part of the code relates to the vehicle's systems.

2.3 Location of the Data Link Connector (DLC)

The DLC (Data Link Connector or Diagnostic Link Connector) is a standardized 16-pin connector used by diagnostic scan tools to communicate with the vehicle's on-board computer. The DLC is usually located within 12 inches of the center of the dashboard, typically under or around the driver's side. If the data link connector is not located under the dashboard, there should be a label indicating its location. In some Asian and European vehicles, the DLC is located behind the ashtray, and the ashtray must be removed to access the connector. If the DLC cannot be found, consult the vehicle's service manual for its location.

Diagram 1-3: DLC Connector (left) is located in the vehicle's interior area shown on the right (black arrow). This diagram illustrates typical DLC locations within a car's cabin.

3. Using the Scan Tool

3.1 Tool Description - ANCEL AD530

The ANCEL AD530 features a clear display and intuitive button layout for easy operation.

Diagram of the ANCEL AD530 tool: The tool has a screen displaying icons for OBDII, I/M, BAT, DTC, Lookup, Review, and Setup. Below the screen are navigation buttons: ESC, I/M, OK, and directional buttons (Up, Down, Left, Right).

Button Functions:

• 1. OBDII Connector: Connect the tool to the vehicle's Data Link Connector (DLC).
• 2. OK Button: Confirm selection (or action) from the menu.
• 3. ESC Button: Cancel selection (or action) from the menu or return to the previous menu.
• 4. UP Button: Moves up through menu items and submenus in menu mode.
• 5. DOWN Button: Moves down through menu items and submenus in menu mode.
• 6. LEFT Button: When viewing data stream, if the data stream is displayed on more than one screen, or to turn the page up or down if more than one page is displayed.
• 7. RIGHT Button: When viewing data stream, if the data stream is displayed on more than one screen, or to turn the page up or down if more than one page is displayed.
• 8. HELP Button: Provides help information. Pressing the help button provides further explanation of the fault code.
• 9. "I/M" Button: Quick check of emission readiness status and drive cycle verification.

Notes:

• MIL Yellow - Dashboard MIL ON
• MIL Gray - Dashboard MIL OFF
• ∅ - Not supported
• ✔️ - Complete
• ❌ - Not complete

3.2 Specifications

• Display: 2.8" TFT 262K true color
• Operating Temperature: 0 to 60°C (32 to 140 °F)
• Storage Temperature: -20 to 70 °C (-4 to 158 °F)
• External Power: 8.0 to 18.0 V via vehicle battery
• Dimensions: 152"92*28mm
• Weight: 0.45 kg

3.3 Package Contents

• User Manual -- tool operation manual.
• USB Cable -- used for updating the scan tool.

3.4 I/M Readiness

Checks emission system operations for all OBD II vehicles, i.e., misfire monitor, exhaust system monitor, and more. Select [I/M] to display the following:

I/M Readiness Screen: Displays readiness status for IGN, Compression, CtDTC, PdDTC, MIL, MIS, NCAT, BP, FUEL, EGS, CCM, PM, HCCAT, EGR. Status indicators include ✔️ (complete), ❌ (not complete), and ∅ (not supported).

3.5 BAT Check

This function is used to read battery voltage in real-time. From the main menu, use the UP/DOWN navigation buttons to select the BAT menu and press the OK button. The screen will display the interface as shown below:

BAT Check Screen 1: "Please turn the ignition off". Displays "Current Voltage: 12.24V". Options: [ OK ]: Start detection, [ ESC ]: Cancel detection.

BAT Check Screen 2: "Please turn the ignition on". Options: [ ESC ]: Cancel detection.

After pressing [OK] and starting detection, the interface will display:

BAT Check Voltage Graph: Shows "Current voltage: 11.80V", "Off: 11.80V", "Max: 12.46V", "Min: 7.26V", "Min: 0 mS", "End: 2731 mS".

3.6 DTC Lookup

The DTC Lookup function is used to search for code definitions stored in the built-in code library.

1. From the main menu, use the LEFT/DOWN navigation buttons to select the Code Lookup function and press the OK button.

DTC Lookup Screen: Prompts "Please input DTC:". Shows example code P0000 with breakdown: "The 1st range: P, C, B, U", "The 2nd range: 0, 1, 2, 3", "The others from: 0 to F". Also shows options for "Changing Data" and "Moving Cursor", with "Confirmation: OK".

For manufacturer-specific codes, you must select the vehicle brand on the next screen to look up DTC definitions.

If a definition cannot be found (SAE or Manufacturer Specific), the scan tool screen will display the message "Definition DTC not found! See vehicle service manual!".

2. To return to the main menu, press the ESC button.

3.7 Review Data

This function is used to check recorded DTCs. From the main menu, select Review and press Enter. The screen will display the interface as shown below:

Review Data Screen: Options include "Review DTC", "Delete DTC Data", "Delete all recorded DTC".

3.8 Tool Setup

The scan tool allows the following settings and adjustments:

1. Language: Select the desired language.
2. Unit of Measure: Set the unit to English or Metric.
3. Beep Setting: Turn the beep sound on/off.
4. Record: Turn recording on/off.
5. Background: Turn background on/off.
6. Feedback: For feedback.
7. Tool Information: Select [Tool Information] to display the following:

Tool Information Screen: Displays "Software Version: 01.62.000", "Hardware Version: 01.10.000", "Serial Number: ANCEL20180300000001", "Supported: OBD-II/EOBD".

3.9 Viewing and Printing Diagnostic Reports

1. Download the update file from the ANCEL website.
2. Connect the device to the computer using a USB cable.
3. Open the "update" application.

Update Application Files: Shows folders/files like "bin", "driver", "README.txt", "Update".

4. Click on "Review&Print" to automatically generate diagnostic reports.

Device Upgrades Window: Displays "Welcome to ANCEL's vehicle diagnostic tool!" with buttons for "Feedback", "Review&Print", "Update", and "Exit".

3.10 Help Function

When the device reads fault codes, the codes are displayed on the screen as shown below:

Read Codes Screen: Displays a DTC, e.g., "P0123", with a description like "Throttle/Pedal Position Sensor/Switch A Circuit High".

If users display the help icon in the menu, pressing the help function key (ℹ️) allows them to read more information about the codes and why these fault codes occurred. The help information is displayed on the screen as shown below:

DTC HELP Screen: Displays the DTC (e.g., P0123) and "Possible Cause: 1. Faulty throttle position sensor, 2. Throttle position sensor harness is open or shorted, 3. Throttle position sensor circuit poor electrical connection".

4. OBD II Diagnostics

WARNING: Do not connect or disconnect any test equipment with the ignition on or the engine running.

1. Turn off the ignition.
2. Locate the vehicle's 16-pin Data Link Connector (DLC).
3. Connect the scan tool's cable connector to the vehicle's DLC.
4. Turn on the ignition. The engine can be off or running.
5. Press the OK button to enter the main menu. Use the UP/DOWN buttons to select "Diagnostics" in the menu.

Entering System Screen: Displays a list of communication protocols (J1850 VPW, J1850 PWM, ISO15765-4 CAN, ISO14230-4 KWP, ISO9141-2) with status indicators (✔️ or ❌). It shows "Entering system, please wait...".

6. Press the OK button to confirm.

If the display shows "LINKING ERROR!" (Connection Error):

• Check if the ignition is on;
• Check if the scan tool's OBD II connector is securely connected to the vehicle's DLC;
• Turn off the ignition, wait about 10 seconds, turn on the ignition, and repeat from step 5.

4.1 Read Codes

1. In the diagnostic menu, select "Read Codes" and press the OK button. If any codes appear, they will be displayed on the screen as shown below:

Read Codes Screen: Displays DTCs, e.g., "P0107 Manifold Absolute Pressure/Barometric Pressure Circuit Low".

2. After viewing all codes, you can press the ESC button to return to the previous menu.

4.2 Erase Codes

1. Select "Erase Codes". The interface will be displayed as shown below. Pressing the OK button will erase the DTCs, and the screen will show the interface as below:

Erase DTC Confirmation Screen: "Clear/Reset Emission-Related Diagnostic Information, Are you sure?". Prompt: "Please Turn Ignition ON with Engine Off Press OK key to continue!".

2. After pressing OK as shown in the image above, the screen will display the interface shown on the next page:

Erase DTC Success Screen: "Emission-Related Diagnostic Information has been Cleared!".

Notes:

• Before performing this function, ensure you have read and recorded the fault codes.
• After erasing, you should re-read the fault codes or turn on the ignition and re-read the codes. If there are still some fault codes in the system, remove them according to the factory diagnostic manual, then erase and check the codes again.

4.3 I/M Readiness

Select the "I/M Readiness" item and press the OK button. The screen will display the interface as shown below:

I/M Readiness Screens: Shows "Since DTCs Were Cleared" and "This Drive Cycle". The I/M readiness test checks Misfire / Fuel System / Comprehensive components. You can use the UP or DOWN buttons to select and press OK to display the following:

I/M Readiness Monitor Table: Lists monitors like Misfire monitor, Fuel system monitor, Comprehensive component monitor, Catalyst monitor, Heated catalyst monitor, Evaporative system monitor, Secondary air system monitor, Oxygen sensor monitor, Oxygen sensor heater monitor, EGR and/or VVT system monitor. Status indicators are N/A, INC (Incomplete/Not Ready), OK (Complete/Ready).

4.4 Data Stream

Press the UP or DOWN button to select "Data Stream" in the Main Menu interface and then confirm by pressing the OK button. The screen will display the interface as shown below:

Data Stream Menu: Lists "Read Codes", "Erase Codes", "I/M Readiness", "Data Stream", "Freeze Frame", "O2 Sensor Test".

Select [ View All Items ] and press OK. The screen will display the interface as shown below:

Datastream View All Items Screen: Shows "PID07 Get supported data stream. Loading...". Below it, "All Datastream" lists "Fuel system 1 status OL_DriveB2", "Fuel system 2 status CL", "Calculated LOAD Value 0.0%".

Select [ Select Items ] and press OK. Then press OK again. The following image will be displayed:

Select Datastream Items Screen: Shows checkboxes for "Fuel system 1 status", "Fuel system 2 status", "Calculated LOAD Value", "Engine Coolant Temperature", "Short Term Fuel Trim-Bank1", etc.

After selecting items and pressing ESC, the following screen will be displayed:

Selected Datastream Screen: Shows selected data like "Fuel system 1 status OL_DriveB2", "Fuel system 2 status CL", "Calculated LOAD Value 52.9%".

Pressing the OK button to select "View Graphic Items" in the Data stream menu, after selecting items, the interface will be displayed on the screen as shown below:

View Graphic Items Screen: Shows checkboxes for "Calculated LOAD Value", "Engine Coolant Temperature", "Short Term Fuel Trim - Bank 1", etc.

Press ESC for return to display.

Data Stream Graph: Displays a graph with "max 52.9", "min 52.9", "LOAD_PCT=52.9%".

The maximum number of lines is 3. Press ESC to return to the previous menu.

4.5 Freeze Frame

When an emission-related fault occurs, the control unit records a snapshot of the vehicle's current parameters.

Note: If DTCs have been erased, freeze frame data may not be stored in the vehicle.

In the main menu interface, select Freeze Frame. The screen will display the interface as shown below:

Freeze Frame Screen: Shows "DTC that caused required freeze frame data storage U04D5", "Fuel system 1 status N/A", "Fuel system 2 status N/A".

You can use the UP/DOWN buttons to view the data. Pressing ESC will return you to the diagnostic menu.

4.6 O2 Sensor Test

OBD II regulations set by SAE require relevant vehicles to monitor and test oxygen (O2) sensors to identify problems related to fuel efficiency and vehicle emissions. These tests are not on-demand tests and are performed automatically during engine operation within specified limits. Test results are stored in the vehicle's on-board computer memory.

The O2 Sensor Test function allows you to read and display the results of the O2 sensor monitor tests for the last performed tests from the vehicle's on-board computer. The O2 Sensor Test function is not supported by vehicles communicating via the Controller Area Network (CAN) bus. O2 sensor test results for vehicles equipped with a CAN bus can be found in the "On-board Mon. Test" chapter.

In the Diagnostics menu, select O2 Sensor Test and press the OK button. The screen will display the following image.

Press the OK button, the screen will display the following image (data will vary each time):

Select O2 Sensor Screen: Options include "Bank1-Sensor2".

Bank1-Sensor2 Data: Lists "Rich to lean sensor(V)", "Lean to rich sensor(V)", "Minimum sensor voltage", "Maximum sensor voltage", "Time transitions".

4.7 On-Board Monitor Test

This function can be used to read the results of on-board diagnostic monitoring tests for specific components/systems.

In the Diagnostics menu, select "On-board Monitoring" and press the OK button. The screen will display the image shown below (data will vary each time):

On-Board Monitoring Menu: Lists "Test $02 Data", "Test $03 Data", "Test $05 Data", "Test $08 Data", "Test $0B Data".

Using the UP or DOWN buttons, you can select an item and press OK. The screen will display as shown below (data will vary each time):

On-Board Monitoring Data: Shows "Component ID $5e", "Limit Type Max", "Test Value 33733", "Minimum Limit ----", "Status Pass".

Press ESC to return to the diagnostic menu.

4.8 Test or Component (Evap System Test)

The OBD2 system monitors fuel system leaks to ensure no hydrocarbons (HC) are released into the atmosphere. The EVAP monitor serves two functions:

1. Ensures that fuel vapors are delivered to the intake manifold at the correct time and mixed with air to enter the engine and burn.
2. Prevents fuel vapors in the fuel line from leaking into the atmosphere and polluting the environment.

[Evap SystemTest] Function: An external diagnostic device cannot control the fuel evaporation (EVAP) control of the OBD system; the diagnostic device only displays its status and test results.

If the vehicle supports this function, the following data will be displayed:

EVAP Test Supported Screen: Shows "Test or Component Evap System Test" and "Evaporative system leak test passed".

If the vehicle does not support this function, the following text will be displayed:

EVAP Test Not Supported Screen: Shows "Test or Component Not Supported".

4.9 Vehicle Information

Select the [Vehicle Information] item and press the OK button. The screen will display information such as (Vehicle Identification Number), (Calibration Identifications), and (Calibration Verification), as shown below (different vehicles will display different data):

Vehicle Information Screen: Lists "Vehicle Identification Number", "Calibration Identifications", "Calibration Verification", "In-use Performance Tracking", "ECUNAME", "In-use Performance Tracking". Displays "Vehicle Identification Number( 1A1JC5444R7252367".

Press ESC to return to the diagnostic menu.

5. Updates

1. Download the update software and extract the file.
2. Connect the device to the computer using a USB cable.
3. The update software is supported only by systems 7/8/10/11. In Windows 7, you need to install the driver; in Windows 8/10/11, you can run the update software directly.

Note: If it is an updated system, you can use the updates for Windows 7. The update software is supported only by Windows 7/8/10/11, but not by Windows XP and MacOS. If you do not understand the update steps in the manual, please contact us.

6. Feedback

When the [OBDII] function displays a connection error with the vehicle, please use the feedback function.

Select the [Feedback] option, and the following data will be displayed:

Tool Setup Feedback Screen: Lists "Language", "Unit of Measure", "Beep", "Record", "Background", "Feedback", "About".

By selecting [Start recording], you open the recording function and the following will be displayed:

Feedback Start Recording Screen: "Automatic recording is ready, perform the related functions that require feedback. After the execution, disconnect the car, connect to the computer via USB, use the update."

Next: Press the ESC button to return to the main menu. Select the [OBDII] menu again for detection and data recording.

2. Transfer data to the computer and generate a feedback file. Download the update file to your computer from the ANCEL website.

Connect the device to the computer using a USB cable.

Update File Selection: Shows files like "bin", "driver", "README.txt", "Update.exe".

Click on "Feedback" and the following will be displayed:

Device Upgrades Feedback Window: Displays "Welcome to ANCEL's vehicle diagnostic tool!" with "Feedback" and "Review&Print" buttons. Below are "Update" and "Exit" buttons.

Send the feedback.bin file to support@anceltech.com.