THE MODUS SYSTEM

IVECO

SECOND PART

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THE DIAGNOSIS SYSTEM

2. MANAGEMENT FUNCTIONS
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2. MANAGEMENT FUNCTIONS

2.1 LIST OF FUNCTIONS OF THE TOOLBAR ...................................................................................1

2.2 SETTING ENVIRONMENT .................................................................................................................2

Setting sheet .......................................................................................................................................2
Time settings ......................................................................................................................................2
Setting of the language ..................................................................................................................3
Maintenance sheet...........................................................................................................................3
Check sheet .........................................................................................................................................4
Update sheet.......................................................................................................................................7
Programs on Cd sheet...................................................................................................................7
Services sheet .....................................................................................................................................9

2.3 DATABASE ENVIRONMENT ......................................................................................................... 12

Consult the vehicle data saved.............................................................................................. 12
Delete the vehicle data saved ................................................................................................ 13
Find a vehicle in the database ............................................................................................... 13

2.4 MODUS-IWT CONNECTION ENVIRONMENT ................................................................ 15

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2.5 DATA TRANSFER ENVIRONMENT .............................................................................................. 17
IWT-MODUS transfer .............................................................................................................. 17
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IET-MODUS transfer ................................................................................................................. 18

2.6 HELP ENVIRONMENT ..................................................................................................................... 20

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How to read the on-line help ............................................................................................... 20

2.7 APPLICATIONS ON CD ENVIRONMENT ................................................................................. 21

2.8 MEASUREMENT ENVIRONMENT ................................................................................................ 22

Battery test ....................................................................................................................................... 22
Multimeter ........................................................................................................................................ 25
Measurement/Multimeter environment icons and keys ........................................ 28
Oscilloscope key

2.9 STOP KEY ............................................................................................................................................ 31

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2. MANAGEMENT FUNCTIONS

Many MODUS system management and utility functions are

grouped on the toolbar which can be consulted and used at any
time during the acceptance and diagnosis phases with the exception
of the actual measurement session.
Select the key corresponding to the function required on the tool-
bar to access the related environment.

2.1 LIST OF TOOLBAR FUNCTIONS

KEY 2.1

a. SETTINGS key: accesses the set-

tings environmenti
b. DATABASE key: accesses the ve-
hicle database environment
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c. CONNECT key: accesses the
MODUS/IWT connection envi-
ronment (MODUS Station
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only)
d. TRANSFER key: accesses the data
transfer environment (MODUS
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Station only)
e. HELP key: permits consultation
of the on-line help
f. APPLICATIONS ON CDkey
(MODUS Station only)
g. MEASUREMENTS key: accesses
Fig. 2.1 – Toolbar.
the measurement environment
h. STOP key: sets the instrument
for shut-down or restart.

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2.2 SETTINGS ENVIRONMENT

To access this environment, select the SETTINGS key on the toolbar.

From this environment, you can modify, check or update certain set-
tings of the MODUS system, selecting the matching sheet:
– SETTING
– MAINENTANCE
– CHECK
– UPDATE
– SERVICES
– PROGRAMS ON CD (MODUS Station only)

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b
KEY 2.2

a. CROSS key: closes the screen page

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without modifying the settings
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b. setting environment sheets
c. +/– keys
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d. DAY/TIME active fields e
e. SELECT LANGUAGE active area
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Fig. 2.2 – Settings environment, SETTING sheet.

Setting sheet
The following settings of the MODUS system can be modified using
this sheet:
1. time settings (day/month/year and hours/minutes/seconds)
2. setting of the language

Time settings
To modify the time settings (ref. fig. 2.2):
– select DAY/TIME active field
– use the +/– keys to set the field selected to the value
required
– select the TICK key to confirm the operation

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The format accepted for the date is: dd/mm/yyyy (e.g. 18/12/2000).
The format accepted for the time is: hh/mm/ss (e.g.19:26:24).

Setting of the language

To choose a different language from that set, simply select the flag
corresponding to the language required in the SELECT LANGUAGE
active area (ref. fig. 2.2).

Maintenance sheet
The following operations can be carried out in the Settings environ-
ment, from the MAIINENTANCE sheet, selecting the matching OPERA-
TION key (ref. fig. 2.3):
– database rebuild
asks the system to rebuild the databases of the MODUS system;
the system will perform this operation the first time the Station
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KEY 2.3
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b a. MAINENTANCE sheet
b. OPERATION keys

Fig. 2.3 – Settings environment, MAINENTANCE sheet.

– delete database
is used to delete the Workshop database if this has been cor-
rupted; ask the ELTRAC Field Service for the password

– restore data (MODUS Station only)

used to recover any data deleted previously with the DELETE DATA-
BASE command; ask the ELTRAC Field Service for the password

– modify serial number (MODUS Station only)

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used to modify the serial number of the MODUS Station. This

number is attributed to the workshop when MODUS is installed.
The serial number can be modified only by authorized personnel
in possession of an authorization diskette.

a
KEY 2.4
b
a. SERIAL NO. ACTIVE FIELD
b. WORKSHOP OR DEALER
NAME ACTIVE AREA
c
c. TICK KEY
d
d. CROSS key: cancels the opera-
tion

Fig. 2.4 – Settings environment, MAINENANCE/SERIAL NO. MODIFICATION sheet.

This operation is carried out using the keyboard (ref. fig. 2.4):
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i. insert the authorization diskette in the specific slot;
ii. select the SERIAL NO. active field and enter the serial
number;
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iii. select the WORKSHOP OR DEALER active area and enter
the official name of the workshop;
iv. select the TICK key to confirm the operation.
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– programming enable (IWT only)
a printer must be installed; contact your own Market for enabling
for programming

Test sheet
At start-up, the system automatically performs a set of tests; if you
have any doubts regarding correct functioning of the various mod-
ules of the station, you can repeat the tests by selecting the TEST
sheet in the Settings environment (ref. fig. 2.5).
Selecting the matching key, you can check the following:
– functioning of the Engine Tester (IET) (MODUS Station only)
– functioning of the brake diagnosis module (MODUS Station
only)
– the setting of the pressure sensors (MODUS Station only)

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– functioning of the communication board with the electronic

control units
– the setting of the instrument (IWT only)
The system indicates the result of the tests by displaying the TICK/
CROSS symbols (positive/negative result) to the side of the key
selected.
In the example in figure 2.5, all the
a checks were passed except for
that on the IET.

KEY 2.5

a. CROSS key:
b. CROSS/TICK symbols
b c. OPEARTIONS keys

Fig. 2.5 – Settings environment, CHECK sheet.

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You can also calibrate the touch screen.
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Functioning of the Engine Tester (MODUS Station only)
1. connect the IET to MODUS (ref. Part 1- Chap. 3)
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2. select the CHECK ENGINE TESTER FUNCTIONING key
For a complete check, the cables must be disconnected from the
related connectors on the swivel arm. The MODUS Station makes
the check and then communicates the result.
If the IET is not connected to the MODUS Station, this event is indi-
cated in a new window: make the connection and select the REPEAT
key. Otherwise, select the DELETE key.
If incorrect functioning is detected (negative check), contact the
ELTRAC Field Service.
If the fault in a circuit does not affect correct functioning of the oth-
ers, the faulty circuit is indicated. Only the capabilities relating to the
faulty circuit will be inhibited.

Functioning of the brake diagnosis module (MODUS Station only)

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When you select the CHECK BRAKE DIAGNOSIS MODULE FUNCTION-

ING key, the MODUS Station will guide you through the operations
necessary to run the test correctly.
If cable A1 is inser ted in connector A on the rear panel of the
MODUS Station (ref. Part 1- Chap. 3):
1. unplug the cable from the related connector
2. confirm by selecting the TICK key
3. follow the instructions shown on the screen and carry out the
operations indicated (connection of the cable, termination of
the cable with the related plug, selection of the corresponding
key on the screen, etc.)
The system makes the check and communicates the result; if incor-
rect functioning is detected (negative check), contact the ELTRAC
Field Service.

Setting of the pressure sensors via cable (MODUS Station only)

KEY 2.6 When you select this key, the list of sensors and instructions for set-
ting these are displayed.
a. calibration point of the touch
The system indicates whether the sensor is faulty or not connected.
screen

Calibration of the touch screen

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It may be necessary to recalibrate the touch screen (ref. fig. 2.6):
1. select the matching key from the CHECK sheet
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2. follow the instructions that are displayed
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board is used only in particular cas-
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carried out using the touch screen. a

Fig. 2.6 – Settings environment, CHECK/CALIBRATION TOUCH SCREEN sheet.

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Update sheet
The software version of the MODUS/IWT system can be updated
by selecting the matching key (ref. fig. 2.7).

KEY 2.7

a. UPDATE STATION key

b. UPDATE ENGINE TESTER key
(MODUS station only)
c. UPDATE IT 2000 key (MODUS
a station only)

Fig. 2.7 – Settings environment, UPDATE sheet (MODUS Station).

If difficulties in the data trasmission are encountered during the Do not touch the screen until
update, error messages will be displayed. update has been completed.
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Engine Tester Update
The Engine Tester (IET) can be updated from the MODUS Station
by selecting the matching key; make sure that the IET is on and con-
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nected to MODUS.
If difficulties are encountered during the update, error messages will
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be displayed; the operation must be repeated according to the pro-
cedure.

IT 2000 Tester Update

The IT 2000 Tester can be updated from the MODUS Station.

Programs on Cd sheet
IVECO CD-ROMs can be used.
The installation procedure differs according to the application to be
installed.
The applications that can be installed are grouped as follows:
– spares, base
– equipment
– multimedia applications

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– non IVECO applications

KEY 2.8

a. INSTALL key
b. UNINSTALL key
c. APPLICATION key a f

d. APPLICATION LIST active areA

b
e. COPY key
c
f. DELETE key

d
e

Fig. 2.8 – Settings environment, PROGRAMS ON CD sheet (MODUS Station).

Install IVECO CD –ROMs and applications authorized by IVECO

After inserting the CD in the specific reader:
1. select the INSTALLATION key to display the list of installable
applications in the APPLICATIONS LIST active area (ref. fig. 2.8)
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2. in the APPLICATIONS LIST active area, select the application to
be installed
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3. select the APPLICATION key to install the application selected

Uninstall applications authorized by IVECO

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To uninstall an application installed previously:
1. select the application in the APPLICATIONS LIST active area
2. select the UNINSTALL key (ref. fig. 2.8)

Copy IVECO CD–ROM

After inserting the CD correctly in the specific reader, select the
COPY key to copy the entire CD –ROM (ref. fig. 2.8).
If there is not enough free space in the MODUS area reserved for
external applications, delete an application copied previously before
attempting the copy operation again.

Delete the data copied previously

To delete the data entered during a previous copy CD operation:

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1. select the application in the APPLICATIONS LIST active area

2. select the UNINSTALL key
3. select the DELETE key
The DELETE key makes it possible to eliminate host applications from
the hard disk.

Services sheet
The SERVICES sheet is used to manage, install or remove system
options; the authorization of the ELTRAC Field Service is therefore
required.

KEY 2.9

a. SERVICES sheet
a b. PATH active field
b c. RUN key
c f d. PRINTERS keys
e. APPLICATION active area
f. REMOVE key

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Fig. 2.9 – Settings environment, SERVICES sheet (MODUS Station).
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Install a system application
To install, for example, data or option restore disks:
– select the PATH active field (ref. fig. 2.9)
– enter the path and the name of the application on the CD
or on the floppy disk (e.g. d:\drv\stp\hpdj350)
to perform this operation, request hot line assistance

– select the RUN key

Remove a system application

To remove applications installed previously, after contacting the
ELTRAC Field Service:
– select the application to be removed from the APPLICA-
TION active area (ref. fig. 2.9)

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– select the REMOVE key

Install a new printer (only for IWT Tester):

The software required to use one of the following printers, which
can be ordered from the ELTRAC Field Service can be installed
from this sheet:
– HP DeskJet 350 cbi
– HP DeskJet 880 c
– HP DeskJet 950 c
Installation of a printer enables the tester for programming.
To install the new printer, follow the procedure explained below:
– on the SERVICES sheet, select the PRINTERS/ADD key (ref. fig.
2.10a)
– the operating system displays a set of screen pages to facili-
tate installation of the printer ; answer the questions dis-
played by the system as illustrated below

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In step 4 (ref. fig. 2.10.a) you are
asked to inser t the MODUS Sys-
tem Release 1_2001 CD-ROM and
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to enter the path of the printer to
be installed (ref. tab. 2.1).
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Fig. 2.10.a – System printer installation: steps 1 to 4.

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NOTE

In step 5 (ref. fig. 2.10.b) you are

asked to select the name of the
printer to be installed (ref. tab. 2.1).
In step 8 (ref. fig. 2.10.b) you are
asked to print the test page and to
terminate installation.

Fig. 2.10.b – System printer installation: steps 5 to 8

– the ELIMINATE key makes it possible to de-install the printer

installed
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– the PROPERTIES key makes it possible to select the printer to
be used
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Tab. 2.1 – Names and paths of the printers that can be installed (only for IWT
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Tester)

TYPE OF PRINTER PATH

HP DeskJet 350 cbi d:\drv\stp\hpdj350

HP DeskJet 880 c d:\drv\stp\hpdj880

HP DeskJet 950 c d:\drv\stp\hpdj950

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2.3 DATABASE ENVIRONMENT

To access this environment, select the DATABASE key on the toolbar.

From this environment, it is possible to access the local database of
the MODUS Station or of the IWT Tester.
The vehicles inserted in the database at the end of previous diagno-
sis sessions and their characteristic data are listed.
Using the functions of the Database environment, you can:
– search
– consult
– definitively eliminate
the data referring to the vehicles in the database.

KEY 2.11
a
a. vehicle data in database
b. VEHICLES IN DATABASE active area
c. BINOCULARS key
b
d. TICK key
e. key
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Fig. 2.11 – Database environment.

Consult vehicle data in the database

To analyze and print the reports of previous diagnosis sessions on
a vehicle, carry out the procedure explained below (ref. fig. 2.11):
– select the vehicle in the VEHICLES IN DATABASE active area
– confirm the option selected with the TICK key
the MODUS system displays the report of the operations carried
out on the vehicle in the database

– select the print key to print the report (ref. fig. 2.12)

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KEY 2.12

a. DIAGNOSIS REPORT sheets

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b. vertical scroll bar
c. DATE key
d. PRINT key

Fig. 2.12 – Database environment: report of operations on the vehicle.

Delete the data of vehicles in the database

To remove the data of a vehicle saved previously, carry out the pro-
cedure explained below (ref. fig. 2.11):
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– select the vehicle in the VEHICLES IN DATABASE active area
the vehicle selected is highlighted in blue
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– select the area highlighted again: the TICK symbol is displayed
beside the vehicle selected
– select the BIN key to move the data of the vehicle intro the
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bin; to cancel the delete operation:
• select the item of the list again: the TICK symbol to the
side of the vehicle selected disappears
– select the TICK key to delete the data:
the data are eliminated only at the end of the procedure
described; until the TICK key is selected, the delete operation
can be cancelled

Find a vehicle on the database

A new diagnosis session can be carried out on a vehicle in the data-
base according to the procedure described below:
– select the BINOCULARS key
– using the drop-down menu, select the type of data you want to
find in the SEARCH KEY SELECTION active area (ref. fig. 2.13)

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– enter part of the search key using the KEY active area (ref.
fig. 2.13)

KEY 2.13

a. SELECT SEARCH KEY active area

b. KEY active field
c. TICK key
d. CROSS key
a
e. BINOCULARS key
b
c

Fig. 2.13 – Database environment: search for a vehicle in the database.

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– select the TICK key to confirm the operation
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to cancel the operation, select the CROSS key
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2.4 MODUS-IWT CONNECTION ENVIRONMENT

Select the CONNECT key on the toolbar to access the Connection

environment for management of the software operations required
for communication between the MODUS Station and the IWT
Tester:
the MODUS Station searches for all the IWT Testers connected in the Refer to chapter 3 -connection with
network. The search may take a few minutes and no operations can external instruments in the first
be performed until it has been completed. part of the manual for information
about the operations required for
At the end of the search, the MODUS Station displays the icons of all
the MODUS Station-IWT con-
the IWT Testers connected in the network, identified by their respec-
nection.
tive serial number, in a window.

At this point you can select the IWT Tester you intend to use and
connect to the MODUS Station (ref. fig. 2.14):
– select the icon of the IWT; the tester selected is highlighted
in blue
– select the TICK key to confirm the tester selected.
the code of the tester selected is shown on the status bar and the
connection is effective
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KEY 2.14

a. toolbar: CONNECT key

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b. TICK key
c. status bar: code of the tester
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selected
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Fig. 2.14 – Connection environment: connection with IWT.

The color of the code of the IWT displayed on the status bar indi-
cates the status of the connection:
– black indicates no errors

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– red indicates no connection between the MODUS Station

and IWT
in this case, check the physical connections between the two
instruments (ref. Part I – Chap. 3)

When the connection between the MODUS Station and IWT is

effective, i.e. of the two instruments are connected (via cable) and
communicating (via software), the following operations are enabled:
– display of connection diagrams
– enabling of the MEASUREMENTS key on the toolbar.
Selecting the icon of the IWT on the status bar, the logical connection
between the MODUS Station and the IWT can be modified (eliminate
or restore).

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2.5 DATA TRANSFER ENVIRONMENT

Selection of the TRANSFER key on the toolbar permits access to the Refer to chapter 3 - connection with
environment for management of transfers to the MODUS Station of external instruments in the first part
measurements obtained previously using the IET and IWT Testers in of the manual for information about
independent mode. the operations required for the MO-
DUS Station-IET connection.
IWT-MODUS transfer
To transfer, via network, the data referring to the vehicles under
diagnosis on the IWT from the IWT to the MODUS Station, the fol-
lowing operations must be carried out:
1. make the manual and software connections required to con-
nect the MODUS Station and the IWT
2. select the TRANSFER key on the toolbar to access the Data
Transfer data environment

KEY 2.15

a a. FROM IWT TO MODUS sheet

b. VEHICLE LIST active area
c. TICK symbol
d. TICK key
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In the example, the fir st three
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vehicles displayed in the VEHICLE
c LIST active area have been selected
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for transfer.

Fig. 2.15 – Transfer Data environment: FROM IWT TO MODUS sheet.

3. select the FROM IWT TO MODUS sheet if this is not displayed

automatically by the system (ref. fig. 2.15)
the list of vehicles saved on the IWT is displayed together with certain
characteristic data (VIN code, model, name of the customer, date).

4. select the vehicles to be transferred to the MODUS Station

in the VEHICLE LIST active area
a tick to the right indicates the selection; to cancel the operation,
select the item of the list again: the TICK symbol to the right of the
item selected disappears

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5. select the TICK key to start transfer of the data.

The operation of transfer from IWT to MODUS also automatically
eliminates the data of the vehicle from the memory of the IWT.

IET-MODUS transfer
To transfer, via network, the data referring to the vehicles under
diagnosis on the IET from the IET to the MODUS Station, the fol-
lowing operations must be carried:
1. make the connections required to connect the MODUS
Station and the IET
2. select the TRANSFER key on the toolbar to access the Data
Transfer environment
3. select the FROM IET TO MODUS sheet if this is not displayed
automatically by the system (ref. fig. 2.16)
4. select the OFF-LOAD MEASUREMENTS key
the list of measurements saved on the IET together with certain
characteristic data (engine, serial number, type of measurement,
date of the measurement, etc.) is displayed in the VEHICLE LIST
active area
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KEY 2.16
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a. FROM IET TO MODUS sheet
b. VEHICLE LIST active area b
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c. CROSS symbol
c
d. BIN key
e. ASSOCIATE key
d
f. GRAPH key e
g. OFFLOAD MESUREMENTS key f

Fig. 2.16 – Data Transfer environment: FROM IET TO MODUS sheet.

5. select the ASSOCIATE key to enable transfer of the measure-

ments made with IET into the database of the vehicle on
the MODUS Station
the measurements made with the IET can be inserted in the data-
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MODUS Station, i.e. if the VIN code is displayed in the VEHICLE

LIST active area (ref. fig. 2.16).

If a vehicle is not under diagnosis on the MODUS Station, i.e. if its

VIN code is not displayed on the VEHICLE LIST active area (ref. fig.
2.16) the ASSOCIATE key is not active: for association, the vehicle
must be accepted on the MODUS Station.

Removal of a measurement from the list

The association operation acts on all the measurements displayed
on the VEHICLE LIST active area. If a measurement is not to be associ-
ated to a vehicle, the measurement must be removed form the list.
To eliminate a measurement from the list, proceed as follows:
– select the element to be deleted in the region of the VEHICLE
LIST active area identified by the BIN symbol
– the CROSS symbol identifies the element selected
– select the BIN key to conclude elimination.

Display of the graph of the measurement

The graph of a tests selected can be displayed; to do this:
– select the element to be displayed in the VEHICLE LIST active
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– the CROSS symbol identifies the element selected
– select the GRAPH key
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2.6 HELP ENVIRONMENT

To access this environment, select the HELP key on the toolbar.

From this environment, you can consult:
1. the on-line help on the user interface of the MODUS Sta-
tion
2. the tables containing information about the contents of the
diagnosis programs

How to read the on-line help

The subject about which fur ther information is available is
underlined and shown in blue. This is a selectable area: to obtain
help, touch the screen at the position of the blue underlined text. At
the time of selection, the text about which help is required is
highlighted in red; after selection, it remains displayed in red.
In the text of a help page, the words highlighted in black refer to
active areas or elements on the MODUS system.
To find a specific subject:
– select SUBJECTS on the yellow bar at the bottom of the
page; select the subject concerned
– select INDEX on the yellow bar at the bottom of the page;
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select the area concerned.
The CROSS key can be used to terminate consultation of the on-line
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2.7 APPLICATIONS ON CD ENVIRONMENT

Select the APPLICATIONS key on the toolbar to access to the envi-

ronment from which the run the applications installed on the
MODUS Station.

KEY 2.17

a. APPLICATIONS key
b. APPLICATIONS LIST active area

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b

Fig. 2.17 – Applications on CD environment.

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To run an application installed, follow the procedure described
below (ref. fig. 2.17):
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1. in the APPLICATIONS LIST active area, select the application
you want to run
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2. select the APPLICATION key

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2.8 MEASUREMENTS ENVIRONMENT

Select the MEASUREMENTS key on the toolbar to access the Measure-

ments environment from which it is possible to (ref. fig. 2.18):
1. run:
• the battery test
• the components test
2. access a measurement with multimeter environment

KEY 2.18

a. toolbar
b. MEASUREMENTS key a

c. SELECT MEASUREMENT active area c

b

Fig. 2.18 – Measurements environment: Select Measurement screen page.

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To make a measurement:
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– to operate from the MODUS Station, make the MODUS Sta-
tion/IWT connection (ref. Part I – Chap. 3)
– select the MEASUREMENTS key on the toolbar
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– select the icon corresponding to the item required on the
SELECT MEASUREMENT active area (ref. fig. 2.18); the MODUS
system guides correct execution of the measurement.

Battery test
Makes it possible to check battery charge and wear:
1. if the IWT connected in network to the MODUS Station is
to be used, make the connection using the BNC connector
(ref. Part I – Chap. 3)
2. power the IWT according to the instructions given in chap-
ter 4 (ref. Part I – Chap. 4)
3. select TEST BATTERIES icon in the SELECT MEASUREMENTS
active area (ref. fig. 2.18)
4. select the type of vehicle (24V-12 Vin the SELECT VOLTAGE
active area (ref. fig. 2.19)

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the connection methods differ for the 24 V or 12 V systems

5. make the tester/vehicle connections indicated by the

modus system (ref. tab. 2.2); on completion, select OK
the MODUS system displays a new screen page

Tab. 2.2 – IWT/vehicle connection diagrams using the power cable with
clips (B: Black B/R: Black/Red; R: Red)

VEHICLE CONNECTION CLIP CONNECTION

TYPE DIAGRAM DESCRIPTION

N N/R R

to the – to the do not

pole of connectio connect
the n jumper
12V VEHICLE battery of the
battery

to the – to the to the

pole of connectio +24 V
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the n jumper pole
24V VEHICLE battery of the
battery
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6. set the A/h value required using the AMMETER active area
and select the OK key to confirm
the MODUS system shows the Select Test screen page

7. in the Select Test screen page, select (ref. fig. 2.19):

• the TEST/BATTERY VOLTAGE key to check battery
charge
• the TEST/START THE TEST key to check battery wear
the MODUS system displays the results of the test in the Battery
Test Results screen page where the following characteristics param-
eters of the battery can be checked (ref. fig. 2.20):
• charge status
• efficiency status
• voltage
• temperature

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a d

KEY 2.19

a. SELECT VOLTAGE active area

b. TEST keys b

c. AMMETER active area c

d. OK key

Fig. 2.19 – Measurement/Battery Test environment: Select Test screen page.

8. in the Battery Test Results screen page, select the STOP key
to interrupt the test

a c
dr
b
af
t
KEY 2.20

a. CROSS key
b. START key
c. STOP key

Fig. 2.20 – Measurement/Battery Test environment: Battery Test Results screen

page.

9. select the CROSS key, which is now active, to return to the

Select Measurement screen page (ref. fig. 2.18)

Multimeter
The following options are available in this environment:
– multimeter

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– oscilloscope
– other instruments:
• ammeter clip
• emulate-fuse
• probes
• temperature measurements
• r.p.m.
To make a measurement, follow the instructions given below:
1. if the IWT connected in network to the MODUS Station is
to be used, make the connection using the BNC connector
(ref. Part I – Chap. 3)
2. power the IWT according to the instructions given in chap-
ter 4 (ref. Part I – Chap. 4)
• select the MULTIMETER icon in the SELECT MEASURE-
MENTS active area (ref. fig. 2.18)
3. the system accesses the measurement environment and
positions on the Measurement Instruments screen page
(ref. fig. 2.21)
dr
f
af
a
g
b KEY 2.21
t
c a. LINE CONNECTION active
h area
d b. MEASUREMENTS keys
i
e c. CHECK keys
d. INSTRUMENTS keys
e. SELECT SAMPLING active area
Fig. 2.21 – Measurements/Multimeter environment: Measurement Instruments f. SELECT FULL SCALE active
screen page. area
g. SELECT VOLTAGE THRESHOLD
4. select the INSTRUMENTS/MESUREMENTS LINE key (ref. tab. 2.5) active area
the LINE CONNECTION area becomes active h. RESET key
i. OSCILLOSCOPE key
5. make the IWT/adapter connections required for the mea-
surement

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an adapter must always be inser ted between the vehicle and

tester; if necessary, consult the «List of adapters and instructions
for use» manual

6. select the LINE CONNECTION active area (ref. fig. 2.21)

the system displays the Measurement Line Combination screen page
where it is possible to combine the measurement line with the
measurement point; the page displayed depends on the adapter
connected; however, the tester automatically recognizes the
adapter and updates the icon

7. in the Measurement Line Combination screen page select the

LINE key (ref. fig. 2.2)

after selection, the key is active (red)

8. in the Measurement Line Combination screen page select the

MEASUREMENT POINT key

the name and the icon of the measurement point are displayed on
the LINE key

9. select the TICK key to confirm the line-measurement point

combination
the system positions on the Measurement Instruments screen page
dr
updated with the values measured (ref. fig. 2.23)
KEY 2.22
af
a. ADAPTER sheet
b
b. MEASUREMENT POINT key
t
c. INFORMATION key c
d. toolbar
d
e. LINE keys
a
f. CROSS/TICK keys

NOTE e
f
In the Measurement Line Combi-
nation screen page, selecting the
INFORMATION key, you can con-
sult an area containing informa-
tion about the adapter
Fig. 2.22 – Measurements/Multimeter environment: Measurement Line Combina-
connected at the moment. tion screen page.

10. after checking the measurement:

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• select the LINE CONNECTION active area to change the

measurements points and repeat the procedure
• sselect the CROSS key to return to the Select Measure-
ments screen page (ref. fig. 2.18)

a KEY 2.23

a. DISPLAY INSTRUMENT active

area
b
b. LINE CONNECTION active
area
c
c. SELECT SAMPLING active area
d d. SELECT FULL SCALE active
area
e e. SELECT VOLTAGE THRESHOLD
active area
f

Fig. 2.23 – Measurements/Multimeter environment: Measurement Instruments

screen page.
dr
If the MEASUREMENTS POINT keys disappear from the Measurement WARNING
Line Combination screen page, check the wiring.
af
t

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Keys and icons of the Measurements/Multimeter environment

The non-active keys indicate functions not yet available or not availa-
ble for the type of measurement (adapter system/control unit)
under test.

Tab. 2.3 – Measurement Instruments screen page: measurements keys

KEY DESCRIPTION KEY DESCRIPTION

abilita le misure in enables PWM type

tensione signal generation

abilita le misure in enables the diode

corrente test

abilita la
enables signal
generazione segnali
injection
di tipo pick-up

enables generation
abilita le misure di
of various types of
resistenza
signals
dr
abilita le misure di
resistenza di
precisione
af
t
Tab. 2.4 – Measurement Instruments screen page: CONTROL keys

KEY DESCRIPTION KEY DESCRIPTION

makes it possible to
reset the
ferma la misura
measurement
parameters

abilita le misure
differenziali

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Tab. 2.5 – Videata Strumenti di Misura: tasti STRUMENTI

KEY DESCRIPTION KEY DESCRIPTION

tasto LINEA DI MISURA:

abilita la connessione tasto PUNTALI
linee/punti di misura

abilita le misure in
tasto EMULA-FUSIBILI
corrente

abilita le misure di
tasto R.P.M.
temperatura

Tab. 2.6 – Measurement Instruments screen page: various keys and icons
dr
KEY DESCRIPTION
af
RESET key:
deletes the current selections
t
CROSS key:
closes the current screen page and returns
to the Select Measurement screen page
FULL SCALE key:
if full scale is in AUTO mode, the
oscilloscope function is not available
VOLTAGE PRESENT THRESHOLD key:
is active only with connection of the
probes
OSCILLOSCOPE key:
provides access to the Oscilloscope
environment

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Tab. 2.7 – Measurement Instruments screen page: active areas

ACTIVE AREA

SELECT SAMPLING active area:

the duration of the sampling interval can be selected moving the
arrow indicator in the active area

SELECT FULL SCALE active area:

the full scale value of the instrument can be selected moving the arrow
indicator in the active area; for this operation, the full scale must be in
manual mode
dr
SELECT VOLTAGE THRESHOLD active area:
af
the value of the measurement threshold of the instrument can be
selected moving the arrow indicator in the active area
t

DISPLAY INSTRUMENT active area:

displays the measurement; selecting the active area, enlargement of the
display is obtained; selecting the active area again, normal display is restored

LINE CONNECTION active area:

selection of the active area provides access to the Measurement Line
Combination screen page

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Tab. 2.8 – Measurement Line Combination screen page: toolbar

KEY DESCRIPTION KEY DESCRIPTION

ADAPTERS/ EMULATE-FUSE LINE 2

COMPONENTS key key

PROBE LINE 1 key GROUND key

INVERT key
inverts the combi-
PROBE LINE 2 key
nations on the lines

RESET key
EMULATE-FUSE LINE 1 deletes a combina-
key tion on the line
selected

OSCILOSCOPE key
Selecting the FULL SCALE key on the Measurement Instruments screen The OSCILLOSCOPE key is active
page, the system updates the image and displays the OSCILLOSCOPE only if, after performing line-mea-
dr
MODE button (ref. fig. 2.24) for selection of fast or slow mode (fast, surement point combination, the
HARE icon, or slow, TURTLE icon). full scale function is used in manual
mode.
af
KEY 2.24

a. LINE CONNECTION active

t
area
a b. . SELECT SAMPLING active
area
c. SELECT FULL SCALE active
b area
d. SELECT VOLTAGE THRESHOLD
c active area
e. OSCILLOSCOPE MODE button
d
f f. OSCILLOSCOPE key
e

Fig. 2.24 – Measurements/Multimeter environment: Measurement Instruments

screen page.

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Slow Oscilloscope
If in the Measurement Instruments screen page, the OSCILLOSCOPE
MODE button has been selected on the slow position (TURTLE icon):
– in the Measurement Instruments screen page (ref. fig. 2.24)
select the full scale value moving the arrow indicators in the
SELECT FULL SCALE active area (ref. tab. 2.7)
– in the Measurement Instruments screen page (ref. fig. 2.24)
select the duration of the sampling interval, moving the arrow
indicators in the SELECT SAMPLING active area (ref. tab. 2.7)
the system displays the new Slow Oscilloscope screen page (ref.
fig. 2.25)

KEY 2.25

a. LINE CONNECTION active

area
a
b. SET VALUES key
c. CROSS key: closes the
current screen page
b
dr
af
c
t
Fig. 2.25 – Oscilloscope environment: slow Oscilloscope screen page.

The values for full scale and for the duration of the sampling interval
can be reset selecting the SET VALUES key (ref fig. 2.25)::
the system redisplays the Measurement Instruments screen page

– select the new full scale and sampling interval values moving
the arrow indicator on the SELECT FULL SCALE or SELECT SAM-
PLING active area (Ref. tab. 2.7)
select the OSCILLOSCOPE key and check the measurement.

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Fast oscilloscope

KEY 2.26
b
a. START/STOP keys
c
b. ACQUISITION TIMES active
area
d c. FAST FULL SCALE active area
a
e d. TRIGGER button
e. SAVE key

Fig. 2.26 – Oscilloscope environment: Fast Oscilloscope screen page.

In this way, the parameters of the measurement can be reset with-

out interrupting acquisition:
dr
– continue to select the ACQUISITION TIMES active area or the
FAST FULL SCALE active area until you obtain the value
required (ref. fig. 2.26)
af
– select the TRIGGER button to choose between manual or
automatic mode (ref. fig. 2.26)
t
if manual mode is selected, a new screen page is displayed from
which to select the value of the trigger using an arrow indicator

– select the START/STOP key to stop acquisition

– select the SAVE key to save the data acquired

2.9 STOP KEY

Selecting the STOP key on the toolbar, the diagnosis program can be
exited or restarted.
Select the STOP key must be selected each time you intend to shut
down the MODUS system (see Part I).

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