Anyscan A30M User Manual

Safety Information

For your own safety and the safety of others, and to prevent damage to the device and vehicles upon which it is used, it is important that the safety instructions presented throughout this manual be read and understood by all persons operating or coming into contact with the device. There are various procedures, techniques, tools, and parts for servicing vehicles, as well as in the skill of the person doing the work. Because of the vast number of test applications and variations in the products that can be tested with this equipment, we cannot possibly anticipate or provide advice or safety messages to cover every circumstance. It is the automotive technician's responsibility to be knowledgeable of the system being tested. It is crucial to use proper service methods and test procedures. It is essential to perform tests in an appropriate and acceptable manner that does not endanger your safety, the safety of others in the work area, the device being used, or the vehicle being tested. Before using the device, always refer to and follow the safety messages and applicable test procedures provided by the manufacturer of the vehicle or equipment being tested. Use the device only as described in this manual. Read, understand, and follow all safety messages and instructions in this manual.

Safety Messages

Safety messages are provided to help prevent personal injury and equipment damage. All safety messages are introduced by a signal word indicating the hazard level.

DANGER

Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury to the operator or to bystanders.

WARNING

Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury to the operator or to bystanders.

Safety Instructions

The safety messages herein cover situations XTOOL is aware of. XTOOL cannot know, evaluate or advise you as to all of the possible hazards. You must be certain that any condition or service procedure encountered does not jeopardize your personal safety.

DANGER

When an engine is operating, keep the service area WELL VENTILATED or attach a building exhaust removal system to the engine exhaust system. Engines produce carbon monoxide, an odorless, poisonous gas that causes slower reaction time and can lead to serious personal injury or loss of life.

SAFETY WARNINGS

• Always perform automotive testing in a safe environment.
• Wear safety 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 work area, for exhaust gases are poisonous.
• Put the transmission in PARK (for automatic transmission) or NEUTRAL (for manual transmission) and make sure the parking brake is engaged.
• Put blocks in front of the drive wheels and never leave the vehicle unattended while testing.
• Be extra cautious when working around the ignition coil, distributor cap, ignition wires and spark plugs. These components create hazardous voltages when the engine is running.
• Keep a fire extinguisher suitable for gasoline, chemical, and electrical fires nearby.
• Do not connect or disconnect any test equipment while the ignition is on or the engine is running.
• Keep the test equipment dry, clean, free from oil, water or grease. Use a mild detergent on a clean cloth to clean the outside of the equipment as necessary.
• Do not drive the vehicle and operate the test equipment at the same time. Any distraction may cause an accident.

Refer to the service manual for the vehicle being serviced and adhere to all diagnostic procedures and precautions. Failure to do so may result in personal injury or damage to the test equipment.

To avoid damaging the test equipment or generating false data, make sure the vehicle battery is fully charged and the connection to the vehicle DLC is clean and secure.

Do not place the test equipment on the distributor of the vehicle. Strong electro-magnetic interference can damage the equipment.

Contents

• SAFETY INFORMATION
• SAFETY MESSAGES
• SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
• Chapter I About Anyscan A30M
  • 1. Appearance
  • 2. Layout
  • 3. Basic Parameters
• Chapter II How to use Anyscan A30M
  • 1. App download instructions
  • 2. App activation
  • 3. Anyscan A30M Main Interface and Functional Buttons Descriptions
  • 4. Vehicle Connection Diagnosis
  • 5. Diagnosis and Services
  • 6. Settings
  • 7. Report
  • 8. Update

Chapter I: About Anyscan A30M

1. Appearance

The Anyscan A30M is a compact, black automotive diagnostic tool. Images show the front and back of the device, highlighting its design and branding.

2. Layout

The device features the following components:

• ① LCD Display: Displays car voltage.
• ② OBD 16-pin Connector: Connects to the vehicle's OBD port.
• ③ Light Button: A functional button.
• ④ Bluetooth Indicator: Red when Bluetooth is not connected; blue when connected.
• ⑤ Power Indicator: Turns green when the device is powered on.
• ⑥ Vehicle Indicator: Turns green when successfully connected to a vehicle.

3. Basic Parameters

Chapter II: How to use Anyscan A30M

1. App download instructions

The Anyscan A30M supports iOS and Android systems.

Supported Devices:

• iOS: iPod touch (1st-4th gen), iPhone (models from iPhone to iPhone X), iPad (various models including iPad Pro). Requires iOS 4.3 or later.
• Android: All Android smartphones and tablets. Requires OS 2.3 or later.

Download the 'Anyscan' app from the Google Play Store or Apple App Store. The app store listing shows ratings, version information, and screenshots of the app's interface and features.

2. App activation

Activate the app before using it for vehicle testing. This involves entering an activation code, product serial number (found on the Certificate of Quality paper), username, email address, and password. The system saves this information. Activation is a one-time process. The Anyscan A30M application will start after activation.

After activation, it is recommended to update the software to the latest version.

3. Anyscan A30M Main Interface and Functional Buttons Descriptions

3.1 Main Interface

Upon tapping the Anyscan A30M application icon, the main interface and sub-menus are displayed. This interface shows categories like Services, Asia, Europe, and diagnostic options for various car makes such as OBDII, DEMO, FORD(USA), JEEP, GMC, CHEVROLET, etc.

3.2 Sub-menus and Function Buttons

4. Vehicle Connection Diagnosis

The Anyscan A30M connects to vehicles via Bluetooth connection to the Anyscan A30M App. The process involves plugging the device into the vehicle's OBD port and establishing a Bluetooth link with a paired smartphone or tablet.

5. Diagnosis and Services

5.1 Menu Options

After the Anyscan A30M is connected to the vehicle and paired with the Anyscan A30M App via Bluetooth, diagnosis can be performed. Users select the relevant menu for the vehicle being tested. The system supports Full System Diagnostics for prevailing vehicle models covering American, Asian, European, Australian, and Chinese markets. This comprehensive coverage makes it a professional automotive diagnostic tool.

Supported systems include: ABS system, Engine system, SAS system, TPMS system, IMMO system, Battery system, Oil service system, SRS system, and more.

Diagnosis functions include: Read Live Data, On-Board Monitor, Component Test, Vehicle Information, Vehicle Status, etc.

Read/Clear code

This option is used to read/clear all emission-related diagnostic data, such as DTCs, freeze frame data, and manufacturer-specific enhanced data from the vehicle's ECM. A confirmation screen displays when the read/clear codes option is selected to prevent accidental loss of data. Select 'Yes' to continue or 'No' to exit.

Live Data

This function displays the real-time PID data from the ECU. Displayed data includes analog inputs and outputs, digital inputs and outputs, and system status information broadcast on the vehicle data stream. Live data can be displayed in various modes.

Component Test

This service enables bi-directional control of the ECM, allowing the diagnostic tool to transmit control commands to operate vehicle systems. This function is useful in determining whether the ECM responds correctly to a command.

Vehicle Information

This option displays the vehicle identification number (VIN), the calibration identification, and the calibration verification number (CVN), along with other information about the test vehicle.

Vehicle Status

This item is used to check the current condition of the vehicle, including communication protocols of OBD II modules, retrieved codes amount, status of the Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL), and other additional information.

5.2 Services

Besides the usual system diagnostic functions, the Anyscan A30M offers special functions for certain vehicles. The special function section provides quick access to vehicle systems for various scheduled service and maintenance tasks. The typical service operation screen is menu-driven, guiding users through selecting options, entering data, and performing necessary actions.

Commonly Performed Service Functions:

• Service/Maintenance Light Reset
• Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) Reset
• Steering Angle Sensor Adjust
• Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) Regeneration
• Injector Coding
• ABS Bleeding
• Gear Learning
• Battery Maintenance System (BMS) Reset
• Gearbox Match
• SRS Reset
• TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitor System) Reset
• Air Suspension
• Throttle Relearn
• Headlight Adjustment
• Window Initialization
• Electronic Water Pump Activation
• Tire Refit
• Seat Matching
• Disable Transport Mode
• Instrument Cluster
• Cylinder Matching

Detailed Service Function Descriptions:

Service/Maintenance Light Reset

Resets the car maintenance light by resetting the mileage or driving time to zero after maintenance, allowing the system to start a new maintenance cycle.

EPB Reset

This function has multiple uses for maintaining the electronic braking system safely and effectively. Applications include deactivating and activating the brake control system, assisting with brake fluid control, opening and closing brake pads, and setting brakes after disc or pad replacement.

SAS Adjust

To reset the steering angle, first find the relative zero point position for the car to drive in a straight line. Using this position as a reference, the ECU can calculate the accurate angle for left and right steering.

DPF Regeneration

DPF regeneration is used to clear Particulate Matter (PM) from the DPF filter through continuous combustion oxidation mode (such as high-temperature heating combustion, fuel additive, or catalyst-reduced PM ignition combustion) to stabilize filter performance.

Injector Coding

Writes the injector's actual code or rewrites code in the ECU to the injector code of the corresponding cylinder to more accurately control or correct cylinder injection quantity.

ABS Bleeding

When the ABS contains air, the ABS bleeding function must be performed to bleed the brake system and restore ABS brake sensitivity.

Gear Learning

After the engine ECU, crankshaft position sensor, or crankshaft flywheel is replaced, or if the DTC 'gear not learned' is present, gear learning must be performed.

BMS Reset

The BMS (Battery Management System) allows the scan tool to evaluate the battery charge state, monitor the close-circuit current, register the battery replacement, and activate the rest state of the vehicle.

Gearbox Match

When the gearbox is disassembled or repaired (and the car battery is powered off), it can cause a shift delay. This operation allows the gearbox to automatically compensate according to the driving situation to achieve better shift quality.

SRS Reset

This function resets the airbag data to clear the airbag collision fault indicator.

TPMS Reset

This function allows quick lookup of tire sensor IDs from the vehicle's ECU, as well as performing TPMS replacement and sensor tests.

Air Suspension

This function can adjust the height of the vehicle body. When replacing the body height sensor in the air suspension system, or the control module, or if the vehicle level is incorrect, this function is needed to adjust the body height sensor for level calibration.

Throttle Relearn

Electronic Throttle Adaptation utilizes the car decoder to initialize the throttle actuator, returning the learning value of the ECU to the initial state.

Headlight Adjustment

This feature is used to initialize the adaptive headlamp system.

Tire Refit

This function is used to set the size parameters of the modified or replaced tire.

Window Initialization

This feature is designed to perform door window matching to recover ECU initial memory and restore the automatic ascending and descending function of power windows.

Electronic Water Pump Activation

Use this function to activate the electronic water pump before venting the cooling system.

Seat Matching

This function is applied to match seats with memory functions that have been replaced and repaired.

Disable Transport Mode

To reduce power consumption, certain functions may be disabled, including limiting vehicle speed, not waking up the door opening network, and disabling the remote control key. Transport mode needs to be deactivated to restore the vehicle to normal.

Instrument Cluster

Instrument cluster functions allow copying, writing, or rewriting the value of kilometers in the odometer chip using a car diagnostic computer and data cable, ensuring the odometer shows the actual mileage.

Cylinder Matching

This function is to balance the cylinder power of the car.

6. Settings

Select the Settings application to open a setup screen to adjust the default settings and view information about the Anyscan A30M system. There are 5 system settings available:

• Language: Tap to select the desired language. Options include English, Deutsch, فارسی, عربي, Bahasa, 简体中文.
• Unit: This option allows you to adjust the measurement unit. You can tap 'British unit' or 'Metric' to switch between these two measurement units.
• Bluetooth: Click for Bluetooth settings and pairing.
• My Workshop Info: You can input your workshop information here. When a diagnostic report is generated, it will show your workshop information.
• About: Tap to display the current version of the APP and information about the activation account.

7. Report

The Report function is for checking saved files, such as reports of Live Data or Trouble Codes, or pictures generated during the diagnosis process. Users can also see which cars have been tested. It includes two parts: Report and Replay.

7.1 Report

Report shows the diagnostic reports of Live Data or Trouble Codes in the process of diagnosis. Entering the Report section allows review of various diagnostic reports.

7.2 Replay

Replay allows checking which cars have been tested and playing recorded Live Data and freeze frames.

8. Update

The Anyscan A30M can be conveniently updated via WIFI. Simply tap 'Update' and then select the software you need to update.