ANCEL FX2000 Upgrade Guide
When to Update
A software update is required if you encounter the following problems:
- The tool fails to work on your car.
- It is slow to load all menus.
- You need a newer software version.
The tool can be updated only via the memory card.
Update Procedure
Follow the steps below to proceed with the update:
Note: Please prepare a computer with Windows 7, Windows 8, or Windows 10 installed and ensure it is successfully connected to the Internet. A memory card reader is also needed.
- Connect the tool to the computer via the supplied data cable.
- After the tool is powered on, navigate to the "Help" icon and press the [OK] button.
Figure 7-1: Tool interface showing three icons: "Diagnose" (car with scanner), "Settings" (gear icon), and "Help" (lifebuoy icon). The "Help" icon is highlighted. - Select "[Tool Information]" from the menu and press [OK].
Figure 7-2: Tool menu displaying options including "DLC Location Information", "DTC Library", "Abbreviation", "Tool Information" (highlighted), "About OBD", and "Upgrade information". - Note down the Serial Number (also found on the back of the tool) and the Register Code. These are necessary for later registration.
Figure 7-3: "Tool Information" screen showing Boot version (V10.04), Display program version (V02.44), Diagnostic program version (V11.25), Diagnostic library version (V11.49), Serial Number (XXXXXXXXXXXX), and Register Code (270025000247). - Disconnect the tool from the computer.
Note: Do not connect the data cable to a host computer that is running the update tool, as this may cause the program to not respond.
- Open your computer's web browser and visit https://www.anceltech.com. Click "Download" to download the "FX2000" update tool.
- Install the update tool and then run it. The following window will appear on the screen.
Figure 7-4: Update tool interface with fields for "Select Language" (English is selected), "Product Serial Number", and a "Device Upgrade" button. - Enter the Serial Number and click [Device Upgrade] to proceed to the following screen. Input the required information and click [Submit].
Figure 7-5: Registration screen with fields for "Your E-mail address", "Confirm E-mail", "Register Code", and buttons for "Cancel", "Submit", "Exit". - Install the memory card from the tool into the supplied card reader and insert it into a USB port on the computer.
- Reopen the update tool. Select the desired updates manually or click [Select All], and then click [Download] to start downloading.
Figure 7-6: Update tool download interface. It displays a table listing software updates for various car brands (ACURA, AUDI, BENZ, BMW, CHRYSLER, CITROEN, DAEWOO, FIAT, GM, HONDA, HYUNDAI, INFINITI, JAGUAR, JPISUZU, KIA, LANCIA) with columns for Software Name, Latest Version, Local Version, and Release Date. It also shows "Select All" and "Download" buttons. - After the download is complete, reinsert the memory card into the tool and power the tool by connecting the data cable to the computer. The tool will automatically start upgrading.