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1 INTRODUCTION 4
2 TECHNICAL SPECS 4
3 GENIUS BAG KIT 5
4 CONNECTIONS, PORTS AND LED 7
5 SECURITY DONGLE F32GN067 9
6 HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS 12
7 INSTALLING DRIVER 12
8 BASIC TASKS 13
9 MAIN MENU 14
10 WORK MENU 16
10.1 ECU ID 16
10.2 Serial reading 18
10.3 Serial Writing 19
10.4 RECOVERY - VERIFICATION - TOOL 21
10.5 Index 22
11 TOOLS MENU 24
11.1 Explore SD 24
10.2 Setup 25
11.3 Test 27
12 INFO MENU 29
12.1 Protocols 29
12.2 Device Info 30
12.3 Features 30
13 STANDBY 30
14 PC CONNECTION 31
14.1 Hardware connection 31
14.2 Software connection 32
14.2.1 Join/Export files 33
14.2.2 File for the Technical Support 36
14.2.3 Update 37
14.2.4 File ID 38
15 CONNECTIONS: WIRING LIST AND COMPOSITION 41
APPENDIX ‘A’ (Specific procedures – Verification) 42
APPENDIX ‘B’ (Specific procedures – Injectors codification) 44
APPENDIX ‘C’ - VAG COUNTER RESET 46

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Product Warranty
The product supplied by Dimsport S.r.l. is guaranteed free from original defects as per indications stated by the Italian
Legislative Decree 6 September 2005 no. 206 (“Consumer Code”).

Procedure
If the purchaser wishes to exercise the rights contained in these warranty conditions, he/she must contact the Dimsport
Technical Support Service to obtain information on the exact procedures for returning the product for inspection. With the
limitations specified below, and if conditions exist for recognition of the warranty pursuant to Legislative Decree 206/05,
the product will be repaired free of charge for the purchaser.
Without prejudice to the provisions of art. 130 Legislative Decree 206/05, in particular as regards the objective
impossibility or excessive cost of the repair.
If the product is returned after expiry of the warranty period or the defect is not covered by the warranty, or the product is
free from defects, Dimsport S.r.l. will charge the purchaser for transport, administrative and technical costs sustained.

Product return procedure

For any type of repair work on products, the purchaser must contact the Dimsport Technical Support Service to request
the R.M.A. number, notifying in writing, when requesting the R.M.A.:
- product serial no.
- fault encountered
The Dimsport Technical Support Service will carry out tests to verify the entity of the problem; this will be followed by an
email communication with the R.M.A. number and the specific instructions to be followed. The R.M.A. number shall be
indicated in the document accompanying the goods and on the packaging.

Limits on repairs carried out under warranty

The Dimsport S.r.l. warranty does not cover defects occurring beyond the term of duration of the warranty, defects that
did not exist at the time of delivery of the product, defects resulting from negligent or careless use, incorrect installation
or maintenance, incorrect storage and/or conservation, maintenance or technical work carried out by non-authorised
personnel, damage due to transport or corrosion, or products whose serial numbers have been altered or cancelled.
Merely by way of example, the following are excluded from the warranty:
 aesthetic damage to the product such as scratches, dents, chips or nicks both to the outer shell and to the
display, in addition to damage attributable to knocks and/or dropping;
 damage caused by modification of the product or alteration (hardware or software) of it, without the prior written
authorisation of Dimsport;
 defects resulting from accidents, natural calamities or other causes including rain, hail, lightning and fire.

The warranty does not cover damages which are a consequence of current overloads due to the network to which the
product is connected or caused by other equipment, systems or components when improperly connected or used without
authorisation.
The materials subject to wear (including capacitors, batteries, LCD screens) are specifically excluded from this warranty,
unless the wear or damage is attributable to a material or manufacturing defect.
Any breakage of seals or tampering with the product will result in forfeiture of the warranty.

Technical support beyond the warranty terms

The product is supplied with a 24-month warranty from the date reported on the purchase invoice.
If the product manifests operating problems beyond the warranty terms, or the warranty does not apply, the purchaser
shall contact the Dimsport Technical Support Service in order to agree the procedure for sending said product for repair
or inspection.
In the event of repairs carried out not covered by the warranty, the costs for repair, inspection, software updating or any
reset will be sustained by the purchaser.
Dimsport reserves the right, without previous agreement with the purchaser, not to carry out the repair when reset or
repair of the product are uneconomic, taking account of the value of the product and the cost of the work required.

Repair work not authorised by Dimsport – tampering

CAUTION! The equipment is sold with tamper-proof seals bearing the wording “Warranty void if seal is broken”. Removal
of these seals and/or modification of any part of the hardware or software will entail the forfeiture of any warranty
provided on the product by these conditions and suspension of performance of the services scheduled by the contract
with the user. The purchaser of the product may carry out any work for the replacement of individual parts and/or
maintenance/updating only after express written authorisation by the Dimsport Technical Support Service.
CAUTION! Dimsport may consider the performance of non-authorised work on its hardware and/or removal of the seals
as attempts at tampering aimed at violation of the current laws concerning protection of industrial and intellectual
property rights, reserving the right to inform the competent authorities of said actions. In this case the author of said
actions may not plead good faith in his/her defence.

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1 INTRODUCTION
NEW GENIUS is the first Touch&Map tool allowing the serial reading and programming of the memory
of the ECU (electronic control unit) managing the vehicle engine.
Its STAND ALONE conception and its TOUCH SCREEN panel make it a unique tool. Being an
INDEPENDENT tool, Genius does not need to be connected to a PC during the reading and the
programming procedures, thus avoiding dangerous blocks or slowdowns caused by the multitasking
operative system of the PC. Moreover it is a particular easy and user-friendly tool thanks to its practical
TOUCH SCREEN panel.
To grant the highest standards of safety, New Genius is equipped with a battery which – should an
accidental disconnection from the OBDII socket happen during programming – allows to easily restore
the communication with the ECU, as all the DIMSPORT-branded serial programming protocols grant.
This new revolutionary tool supports CAN systems, as well as K LINE, L LINE, and J1850.

2 TECHNICAL SPECS
- Ergonomic anti-shock transparent ABS case with band for a safe hold
- LCD display 320 x 240 pixel, tft colour with touch panel
- 32 Bit microprocessor with 512 Mbyte internal flash protected memory
- SDRAM 256 Mbyte memory
- Memory for file storage on 1 gbyte secur digital (SD) expandable to 4 gbyte
- Function led for Secur Digital, USB, power feeder, diagnosis line
- Internal clock with memory
- Sound signalling through mini-loudspeaker
- 8.4volt 600 mah internal rechargeable battery
- Feeding voltage from 12volt to 30volt
- Exchange lines with K LINE, CAN2.0 and J1850 diagnostic socket
- Connection to PC though full speed USB 2
- Operating temperature and storage between 0°C and 50°C

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3 NEWGENIUS KIT
The NEWGENIUS BAG includes all the components for the serial programming that are given to the
customer when purchasing Genius. Here below you find the list of all components with their code.

RIF. CODE DESCRIPTION

1 F32NEWGENIUS NewGenius – main device
2 F32GN024 OBDII cable (K-CANBUS- J1850)
3 C32GNALIM12 12V 110/240V PSU with international plug
4 F32GN003 Wiring for battery connection
5 C32GNUSB01 USB cable for PC connection
6 C32GNPEN x3 stylus for the TOUCH SCREEN
7 F32GN011 Universal wiring for serial programming
8 C32GNVAL Anti-shock suitcase (picture of the full kit)
9 F32GN067 Security Dongle

NewGenius supports OPTIONAL cables for the connection to specific diagnostic ports of CARS,
BIKES, LCV (light commercial vehicles), TIR (heavy duty vehicles) and AGRICULTURAL vehicles too.
You can purchase the complete optional kits or single items only.
For more information please refer to the specific documentation or contact the sales department.

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4 CONNECTIONS, PORTS AND LED

Bottom Side

A) 1 USB port
B) 1 green LED for SD: It is on and fixed when the SD card is plugged in
It is flashing when file are being saved on the SD card
C) 1 green LED for USB: It is flashing when New Genius is communicating with Race EVO

WARNING!
The SD card slot opening or the SD card removal and/or its replacement is prohibited.
Any attempt will result in the loss of any guarantee provided on the product and the suspension of any
service provided by the contract with the user.
Any unauthorized SD Card replacement - without expressed written permission from the Dimsport Technical
support - will be considered as an attempt to tamper the device and a violation of the common laws for the
intellectual protection and of the industrial property rights.
In these cases Dimsport will be authorized to communicate such circumstances to the competent authorities
and the good faith of the customer will not be considered.

Top Side

E) 1 Diagnostic Port to plug the OBD cable or the universal wire for serial connection
F) 1 DC IN connector to connect to the 12 Volt 110/240 V PSU
G) 1 green LED “DATA”: flashing during data transfer
H) 1 red LED for ext power: it is ON when New Genius is powered

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Back Side

I) 1 RESET button (to be used only on request of the technical support – i.e. New Genius is not responding )

The back side of Genius is also equipped with:

M) 4 anti-slide rubbers
N) A removable hand grip to hold New Genius while working
O) Label with serial number.

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5 SECURITY DONGLE F32GN067

The security dongle F32GN067, supplied with the standard kit, must be connected to the
diagnostic port of the NewGenius unit and firmly secured by tightening the screws (see image
below).

The dongle is paired to the serial number of the unit. It MUST NEVER be removed OR
installed on a different unit as this would cause the malfunctioning of the same. Once
installed the dongle becomes a fundamental extension of the device.

It is possible to use the leads by connecting them directly to the dongle.

The correct use of the dongle allows the user to get:

- updates/upgrades of the protocols enabled

- new developments/serial protocols
- RACE technical assistance dedicated to possible serial communication problems with the
NewGenius unit

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The dongle can be used only with GOS version 6.006 onward.

In the INFO menu now appears the new DONGLE icon that will show:

the dongle identification data needed to understand the status of it and what the NewGenius unit is
expecting. The status LINKED in the field DONGLE and the ACTIVATED one in the field DEVICE
confirm the correct match between the two.

In the TESTTEST menu now appears the new TEST DONGLE icon needed to verify the correct
functioning of it:

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If the New Genius unit is powered without the dongle connected it will lose the configuration and
this message will appears on screen:

Should this case happen it will not be possible to use the unit without the dongle connected.
The WORK menu will be greyed out and the programming counter set to ‘0’ making any
communication operation with the vehicle impossible. The icons related to the Dongle will be
greyed out too.

To restore the configuration of the unit it is necessary to first unplug the power cable, reconnect the
dongle and power the unit up again.

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6 HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
 Windows 7, 8, 8.1, 10 32/64 bit Operative System

 2Gb RAM (4Gb suggested)

 100Mb free disk space

 2 USB port

7 INSTALLING DRIVER
When plugging for the first time Genius to the PC you need to follow the procedure below:

1) Select “Yes, this time only” and click Next

2) Select “Install the software automatically (Recommended)” and click Next.

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3) Click on “Continue Anyway” and then “Finish”.

8 BASIC TASKS
Once you have received New Genius first you must charge it for 12 hours. This operation must be repeated
once a month.
It is possible to recharge New Genius after each modification by connecting it to the 12volt PSU.

This procedure is necessary to charge completely the internal battery (8.4volt 600 mah), this battery is
crucial for data recovery after the loss of communication with the ECU.

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9 MAIN MENU
The first screen will show:

A) main menu
B) Counter
C) ABOUT button with NEW GENIUS info
D) Date and time

Main menu has four buttons: WORK, TOOLS, INFO, STANDBY that link to the most important sections of
working operations and information:

- WORK to work on the vehicles

- TOOLS to view files, New Genius settings and test
- INFO to get information about Genius and its protocols
- STANDBY to set New Genius in standby mode

To get details about each process please refer to

the related chapters.

WORK
WORK button gives access to main working section,
through the second level menu New Genius allows to manage the
IDentification, READING
and WRITING.

TOOLS
TOOLS button gives access to the display functions of files loaded on the SD memory through the
EXPLORE SD. It is also possible to modulate the settings of display, language, date and time of New Genius
thanks to SETUP menu; and run functional TEST on different components like Ram, Display, Led and
Battery.

INFO
INFO function gives all the information about New Genius, Protocols and Features.

STANDBY
Once selected STANDBY button New Genius goes into sleeping mode.
To wake up New Genius touch display once.

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B) The counter has been implemented to ensure that the operative system and the protocols of the NEW
GENIUS are up to date, being an instrument in constant evolution such procedure will always grant an
updated device.

The counter will be reset to maximum programming operations by running the 'update of the tool.
The counter bar is placed at the bottom of the screen.

The alert threshold is set to 10

Below this threshold, after a successful programming operation, the NewGenius will remind to 'user
the remaining programming operations.

As soon as the residual programming is 0 the New Genius needs a mandatory update.

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10 WORK MENU
This menu gives access to main working section through some second-level menu that will lead to the
processes of IDentification, READING and WRITING.

10.1 ECU ID
This operation allows the identification of the electronic unit, after which it will be possible get the
information necessary to download the correct setting file. To perform the IDdentification you can follow
two different methods that have the same result:
A)
1. Follow the path and choose the correct selection
WorkVehiclesManufacturer/Model/TypeProtocol

2. Now the opening of the protocol will permit the IDentification of the ECU.

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3. After the selection of ID, New Genius requires to switch the dash-board on and off and ECU
information will be displayed, you can save all the information of the ECU.

To get once again the information of the Identification just finished, it is necessary open the file saved
inside the ID folder following Tools Explore SD ID folder.

After this operation ECU identification data are recognized and it is possible to search for the correct
setting file inside Race database

B)
Follow the path suggested and select the correct protocol to be used:

WorkProtocols

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10.2 Serial reading

To get access to the Serial Reading you need to follow the path below and choose the correct selection
depending on the vehicle WorkVehicleManufacturer/Model/TypeProtocol
Otherwise follow the path WorkProtocols but you must know which protocol is required.

NOTE : Each time New Genius reads the ECU it creates a file with HEADER.
.

At the end of the reading it is necessary to load the read file into the PC.

Once the protocol is opened it will be possible to select Reading

1. Click on Reading

2. After the display of ID, New Genius will ask to switch the dash-board on and off (this procedure is
required to verify the data).The reading progress bar will be displayed. After the reading you can save
the file that is inside the ECU of the vehicle.

The reading time depends exclusivley on the type of

ECU; most ECUs can be read in 5-8 minutes but many
require 25-30 minutes and in some particular cases you
may even need more than an hour.

At the end of the reading it will be possible to save the file

inside New Genius.

Then follow the instructions to complete this reading

operation.

When New Genius READING procedure is carried out, it is necessary to copy the file from SD card to
the computer disk.

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10.3 Serial Writing

After the modification it will be possible to load the modified file inside the ECU of the vehicle.

To get access to the Serial Writing process it is necessary to follow the path and choose the correct
selection depending on the vehicle WorkVehicleManufacturer/Model/TypeProtocol
Otherwise you can follow the path WorkProtocols but you must know which protocol is required.

Once the protocol is opened it will be possible to select Writing

1. After having selected Writing, New Genius will

show the folder Write with all the modified or original
files that have been written or will be written inside
ECU.
Select the file to write and click the “Right Arrow”,
follow the procedure carefully and slowly.

Follow the procedure by clicking on the OK buttons: make sure that the vehicle is supplied by a stable
additional power feeding and switch the panel on.

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2. Once you have started the procedure, ECU identification numbers will be read again.
If the data displayed do not match with the hardware or software numbers click cancel and repeat the
procedure chosing the correct file.
If the data match, continue by clicking " OK ".

N.B.
Each time New Genius reads an ECU it creates a file with HEADER, it is a file characterized by all the
identification data (Manufacturer/Model/Type, date and time, protocol used etc.). This kind of code is
recognized by Race EVO also during the creation of the modified file. With this code Genius will be set
for the writing of the file.
If a file without HEADER is going to be written inside the ECU New Genius will ask ( to protect the ECU)
if the file chosen is the correct one.
For more details on how to extract the HEADER from the file refer to Chpt.13.2.1.

Reading time depends on the different kinds

of ECU; mostly 4-8 minutes are required;
some ECUs may need 20-25 minutes.

If the programming is confirmed it is possible to

control the programming procedure.

During this procedure do not perform any action on the vehicle or on NewGenius!!!

3. After programming a message window will confirm the end of the procedure.
Switch the dash-board off and click on OK.

NOW THE ECU PROGRAMMING HAS BEEN CARRIED OUT!

It is recommended to wait 15-20 seconds generally before switching the dash board on again and then 15-20
seconds before switching the engine on; this leaves time to the ECU to be set.

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10.4 RECOVERY - VERIFICATION - TOOL

In some serial protocols some extra functions are available: RECOVERY to carry out a forced rewriting
of the ECU, with no file controls; VERIFICATION allows to know if an original file is “compatible” with the
ECU; TOOL including several options like:

- Errors erasing
- Reading/Writing injector codes
- Reading/Reset of the ECU COUNTERS
(programming counters)

1. RECOVERY
This procedure is almost the same as the “writing” one, the
difference is that New Genius DOES NOT control the file to
be written and it does not wait for any confirmation by the
ECU. This is aimed at “recovering” critical situations of ECUs
which do not work anymore, for instance when they were
incompletely programmed or written with wrong files. USE
this procedure ONLY if absolutely necessary and after
having contacted the technical support.

2. VERIFICATION
In some protocols the reading of the file is not
possible (ex. Flash_0090) or it is particularly long (ex.
FLASH_0056 which can be read in nearly 3 hours);
this function can be used to verify the ORI file that
you would like to download from the databank is the
same as the one in the ECU.
After having copied the original file from the computer
to New Genius, you can proceed with this verification,
select the file and follow the instructions to switch the
panel on/off. When the operation is completed New
Genius gives indications to use this file. Refer tot o
appendix “A” at the end of this manual for details.

3. TOOL  DEL. ERRORS

After having programmed some kind of ECUs, it may happen
(this is not a rule) that fault lights turn on.

This is why in some serial protocols (like for instance

FLASH_0082 for VAG ME7.1.1 ECU) the diagnostic and
error deleting function has been made available. In order to
execute this operation follow this procedure:
open the FLASH protocol supporting this function by
pressing WorkVehiclesselect the right vehicle or
Work Protocolsselect the FLASH protocol with the error
deleting function; select the TOOL button, execute the
deleting operation by clicking on DEL. ERRORS button;
follow the instructions to switch the panel on/off.

4. TOOL  READING INJECTORS / INJECTOR CODE

Refer to appendix “B” at the end of this manual for further details.

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5. TOOL  SPECIAL  COUNTER

Refer to appendix “C” at the end of this manual for further details.

10.5 Index
On the Protocols window you can see the tool bar with two buttons “i” (Information) and the
“Screwdriver”. The same “i” button is also present in the other Protocols window.

Information

This button allows the display of all the

information about the selected protocol, it also shows
the kind of line used by the protocol to communicate
with the ECU.

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Screwdriver

This button opens the Setup K-line window about the selected serial Protocol, it gives the opportunity to
modulate the transmission on the K-line.

NOTE
To manage these options it is strictly
recommended the help of the technical
support.

PULL UP
When selecting the “Screwdriver” and after the Pull Up option you can set the resistance of the serial
protocol. You can check the resistance enabled on Genius, verify and eventually change it.

SPEED
By selecting the “Screwdriver” and after Speed you can modify the communication speed of the serial
protocol.

PARAMETERS
This options is active only for some protocols and is aimed at solving a particular communication
problem in some cars. Before using it, contact RACE technical department.

WARNING: the 3 parameters explained before will be reset to default value every time you exit from the
flash protocols menu.

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11 TOOLS MENU
Here you can find some additional functions for the tool. By selecting TOOL in the main menu of New
Genius, several submenus with a tree menu control can be managed; here follow the structure:

TOOL  EXPLORE SD

 SETUP  Display  Touch Panel

 Brightness
 Language
 Date & Time

 TEST  Display
 LED
 Battery
 Memory
 Dongle NEW

First 3 menus are:

- Explore SD
- Setup
- Test

11.1 Explore SD
Explore SD allows to check which files are stored in the SecurDigital, you can find them inside the three
different folders of the main functions of New Genius.

Folders created for:

- COD INJECTOR CODE read file

- ID IDentify read file
- READ ECU read file
- REC RECOVERY file automatically created
- WRITE file ready to be written.

The arrow button (Left/Right) shall be used to go back or next to another folder in the tree structure.
Once having selected a folder you can check the information of single files coming from an IDentification,
READING or which have been written. That is how you can verify the HEADER of the modified files as
well as for example, the correctness of the file you would like to write.

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Select a folder and press next (RIGHT arrow); select the file you would like to choose and press “i”
button.

10.2 Setup
Setup menu manage New Genius settings, it allows the setting of display, language, date and time.

- Display
- Language
- Date & Time

11.2.1 Display
In this section it is possible to calibrate and modify the settings of the Genius display:

Touch Panel: it manages the calibration of the Touch Panel. The procedure requires that you touch with
the pen the four corners, in the point shown by the little squares on the Touch Screen.

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1
Warning: the operation must be quite precise;
3
click right on the centre of the little squares; if
you do it wrong, you can start again from the
beginning.

2 4

Brightness: it allows to choose the display brightness timing before it goes into standby.

Move the bar to the left to lower brightness; click

on the up and down arrows to change the
turning off of the back light.

11.2.2 Language
In the Language section it is possible to select
the language for New Genius.

Here follow languages available :

English
Italian
Spanish
German
French
Portuguese

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11.2.3 Date and Time

In the Date and Time section it is possible to modify day, month and year of New Genius.

Date and time follow this structure:

HOUR – MINUTES – SECONDS

DAY – MONTH – YEAR

11.3 Test
Test menu allows a series of tests on different components of New Genius to check their integrity and
correct working. By using this function you can check Ram, display, leds and internal battery of New
Genius.

- Display
- LED
- Battery
- SD
New - Dongle (see Ch.5)

11.3.1 Display Test

Use this function to check the state of LCD display; press OK to start test; all pixels
will be turned on.

11.3.2 LED Test

Use this function to check working of different LEDs; Press OK to start test; all LEDs
will be turned on (flashing): USB, SD, DATA.

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11.3.3 Battery Test

Use this function to check working of the internal safety battery; follow the
instructions and press OK.

If battery is charged and in good condition, at least 8,0 Volt should be displayed.
If it is less than 8,0 Volt, leave Genius on charge for at least 8-10 hours then try again.

11.3.4 Test SD
In this section you can find RAM memory test of New Genius and SD memory.

Ram Test: it allows to check the integrity of the RAM memory.

SD Test: it allows to check the integrity of the SD (SecurDigital) memory.

This test outputs the speed of reading/writing of the card (unit of measure: MegaBytes per second); if it is
very slow, please contact the Technical Support.

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12 INFO MENU
Through this Menu you can check the presence and functionality of Protocols, identity data and features of
New Genius.

12.1 Protocols
Protocols section allows to check each single Serial Protocol. After having selected a Protocol and
followed the instructions it will be possible to read all the information about the selected protocol.

In the Protocol list (left side) the protocol status is displayed:

Missing protocol in New Genius

Protocol is not as updated as the New Genius version

In this case update New Genius directly from the software.
Refer to chapter 13.2.3

Protocol correctly working

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12.2 Device Info

This function displays all hardware and
software information of New Genius.
.

12.3 Features
By selecting Features you will be able to
check Feature options, type of vehicles,
contract and protocols released on your
Genius.
.

13 STANDBY
By selecting STANDBY sleeping mode will be started.
To wake up New Genius just touch the screen.

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14 PC CONNECTION
14.1 Hardware connection
In order to connect New Genius to PC please read the following instructions:

1 - Connect the power supply to

New Genius and to the power,
PWR led will be on.

2 – Connect USB cable to PC

and to New Genius,
USB led will be on.

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14.2 Software connection

After having connected New Genius to power and USB-port it is possible to start the software
communication between New Genius and Race EVO. In order to run this operation correctly New Genius
must be set on main menu. After the connection with Race EVO New Genius will show the message of
USB communication.

EXPLORE

To explore SD memory and work with the files read by New Genius directly from Race EVO click on
New GeniusExplore. SD memory directory and a work toolbar will be displayed to allow the
customer to work and manage the files stored on New Genius.

WARNING:
It is strongly recommended to work only with the files coming from an IDentification, a Reading or a
Writing stored in the File folder.
Enter the other folders only if requested by the technical staff.

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14.2.1 Join/Export files

In order to export files of the ECU to Race EVO and manage the modifications it is necessary to
know the identification numbers of the ECU and download the correct setting file.
Once you have accessed Race EVO open the related setting file, it is possible to import the file read
with New Genius with the button New Genius, this button allows to Import image from New
Genius.

Select the file from the Read folder of New Genius and save it inside the relating setting file by
selecting whether it is an original or and already modified file.

Now you can load the file read from the vehicle and manage the modification required.

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For further information about how to modify a file read the specific manual.

After the modification and saving of the file you need to export the file to New Genius, select the
desired file to be exported and click on the “New Genius” button.

From the “Genius” button select Write image to New Genius, make sure that the .MOD file is saved
with a name inside the “Write” folder.

In order to check that the selected file has been saved correctly on New Genius, open the
connection through the Explore function, open the File folder and check whether inside the “Write”
folder there is the .MOD file just imported.

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Now exit the software connection with the PC and unplug all hardware connections. Connect New
Genius with the vehicle and follow the instructions for the Serial Writing.

Another way to export/import files to and from New Genius allows to work with files also outside
Race EVO software programming. To export ECU files from Genius you need to double click on
Explore and then on File folder, inside you can find the folders in which files were saved: ID, Read,
Write.

In the Read folder you can choose which file you want to export.

Follow this procedure:

o select the chosen file
o click on the Save file button of the Toolbar
o save the file, Upload is the default folder
o choose whether to extract HEADER or not (YES / NO choice)

IF YOU CHOOSE NO: the file of the vehicle with HEADER will be saved in the folder. By following
this procedure during the writing of the modified file in the ECU, Genius will recognize the chosen file
as correct for the ECU because it will read the HEADER.

IF YOU CHOOSE YES: the file of the vehicle without HEADER will be saved in the folder and you
can then export it outside Race system. A HEADER in *.txt format including all the instructions about
the file read will also be saved in the same folder. By following this procedure during the writing of
the modified file in the ECU, New Genius will ask to confirm whether the file to be written is correct
because in that file New Genius will not find the HEADER.

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Now you can manage the file read with New Genius inside or outside Race EVO system.

To import files inside New Genius it is necessary to connect New Genius and select the button
Explore, open folder FileWrite and click on the button Import File.
Select the file to import and click OK.

14.2.2 File for the Technical Support

A customer needs to export a file for the Technical Support from New Genius in two different cases:
1) correct ECU setting file missing in databank
2) Technical Support requires the sending of Log files

1) DS File
If after the reading of the file the related setting file is not present in Dimsport databank the file
cannot be loaded and opened in Race, instead the DS file should be sent to the Technical Support.
This DS file will allow the Technical Support to create a specific setting file for that ECU; after the
download of the specific setting file in Race EVO the customer will be able to proceed with the
modification.
Follow the procedure:
- click on File for Technical Support File DS
- select the correct file to be sent

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2) Log file
Send this kind of file only if it is requested by the Technical Support, it is usually required to help the
customer during a particular or problematic situation.
Follow this procedure:
- click on File for Technical Support File Log
- select the files required by the Technical Support

14.2.3 Update
Update function allows to run several updates for New Genius tool.

- Protocol Features
- System Version
- GOS Recovery

Protocol features
By clicking on Load ABL you can import the ABL file with the protocol features that you have to
enable on New Genius.

System Version
After having checked the PC connection to Internet, the Update System function allows the update of
the Genius Operative System (GOS). It is suggested to periodically run the Automatic update of the
GOS version in order to have the last release available.

Selecting Automatic Race EVO will verify and compare the versions of all the files of the GOS
loaded on New Genius with the last versions available. If there are some updates available they will
be downloaded and automatically installed on Genius.

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Selecting Forced Race EVO will run the download of the last release of GOS available and will
perform the installation without comparing.

GOS Recovery
The function of GOS Recovery must be done only after the request of the Technical Support.

It is necessary to run the GOS Restoring after an interruption of data transfer during the Updating of
the GOS and New Genius lose all the necessary information to run correctly the system.
Please contact the Technical Support if this problem happens.

14.2.4 File ID
Clicking on the button File ID is possible to visualise all the Identifications done and saved on
Genius. This option allows to see on the screen all the info of the file in order to find out on the
databank the corresponding setting file.

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14.2.5 Genius Info and protocols

Under the “Help” of Race main menu there is New Genius Setting option, clicking on this option with
the New Genius connected to the USB port of PC and to Power Pack it is possible to check all the
features enabled on New Genius.

This option allows to check all the features and contracts enabled on New Genius. Bottom left there
is one of the most important data it is always required by the Technical Support: GOS Version
(Genius Operative System).

Serial Protocols Information button allows to check out all the serial protocols enabled.

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List of enabled serial protocols classified by car and protocol:

protocols written in black/bold are enabled on Race, those written in red are enabled on New Genius
With the button Features it is possible to verify the serials contract.

Once selected the Serial Protocol with the button Information you can:
- Click on Information and see all the information about the selected protocol for New
Genius and Race: protocol version – enabled for – communication line
- Click on Documents and it will open a PDF file with specific instructions for that
vehicle/ECU: required wiring to create the connection to the vehicle, information about
the OBDII/diagnostic socket, specific notes or possible situation to face.
This section is useful to face and fix communication problems or errors during the serial operations.

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15 CONNECTIONS: WIRING LIST AND COMPOSITION

The complete list of the wiring connections to link to each vehicle, with related codes and instructions, is
available in RACE EVO program, menu “Help”  “Serial Protocols Information”  button “Documents”.

The button Documents will open a PDF file with specific instructions for that vehicle/ECU: required wiring to
create the connection to the vehicle, information about the OBDII/diagnostic socket, specific notes or
possible situation to face.

This section is useful to face and fix communication problems or errors during the serial operations.

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APPENDIX ‘A’ (Specific procedures – Verification)

This additional function is available to face specific situations tied to the use of some protocols. Protocol
FLASH_0090 (OPEL diesel vehicles with BOSCH EDC16 ECUs), as example, does not allow the reading of
the original file from the stock ECU.
In this case, Genius will allow to certify the compatibility of the file stored into the ECU with the file supplied
with the corresponding setting file. This operation is called VERIFICATION of the compatibility of the file.
On some other vehicles, this function allows to avoid reading the file stored into the stock ECU
(FLASH_0056, FIAT/ALFA ROMEO diesel vehicles with BOSCH EDC16 ECUs), as the reading operation is
remarkably long.

It is important to read and follow the procedure here described:

1 - Perform the ID (Identification) of the software stored into the stock ECU, then find the corresponding
setting file according to the information obtained from the ID.
2 – Once the setting file is downloaded in Race EVO, export the .ORI file into Genius
3 – Connect Genius to the vehicle, then open (launch) the protocol (example FLASH_0090) as follow:
WorkVehiclesselect the correct manufacturer/model/type (engine) or
Work Protocols select the proper protocol
Click “VERIFICATION”

4 - Select the .ORI file (original) that you previously saved into \Write folder; click on the arrow to continue
and launch the procedure to verify the compatibility with the file into the ECU. It is always possible to
check and identify the file by clicking “i” (Information).

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5 – Some messages to switch on-off the dashboard will appear, follow carefully the instructions and perform
these operations without hurry; then click to continue until the verification procedure is completed.

If the verification is confirmed, Genius will display an appropriate message to allow the modification from the
original file selected.

On the contrary, if the verification is not confirmed, the file selected and tested is not compatible with the
software stored into the stock ECU.
Perform again the VERIFICATION with a different file or find an alternative way to read the file stored into the
stock ECU (please contact our technical support in case of doubts).

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APPENDIX ‘B’ (Specific procedures – Injectors codification)

Some protocols (like FLASH_0071, 0086, 0144, for Renault and Nissan diesel engines with Bosch
EDC16C0/C3 ECUs) have been implemented with a new feature allowing the injector re-codification after the
ECU modification.

To achieve a proper tuning intervention, it is mandatory to perform the reading and programming
operations when the engine is cold. Moreover, follow carefully the procedure here described:

1 – After connecting Genius to the OBDII socket, the first operation to do is the reading of injectors code.
Activate the specific protocol as described here:
WorkVehiclesselect the correct vehicle & engine or
Work Protocols select the proper protocol
Click “TOOL”, then perform READING of the injectors code.

2 – A window will show the information of the ECU, continue with the reading. Then you will have to save the
code file with a name.

Reading time normally is very

fast; in some cases les than 5
seconds.

3 – After reading the injectors code, it is possible to read the ECU file,
then export it into Race EVO to perform the modification and, after this
is completed, copy the file back into Genius so that to write it back into
the ECU.

4 – Follow the standard procedure to write files (as indicated in Chapter 9.3).
A message will appear once you chose the modified file to write:

WARNING:
It is necessary to read the injectors codes before writing the file! If
you did not do it, it is MANDATORY to abort this procedure by
clicking “CANCEL”, then restart the procedure from point 1 on.

If you read the injectors codes, you can click OK to continue.

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5 – Once the writing procedure of the modified file is started, follow carefully the messages about switching
on-off the dashboard. Genius will automatically perform a reading of the injector codes (this reading will be
stored into its RAM memory), then will perform the writing procedure.
Before completing this procedure, a message will be displayed:

Confirm OK and Genius will perform a new

codification of the injectors Once this operation is
completed, the following message will appear to
confirm and end the procedure.

WARNING
In the unlikely case that the communication is interrupted or blocked – and consequently the correct writing
of the new codification cannot be achieved by Genius, the vehicle engine might not start or – if started – be
into recovery mode.
In this case, a manual writing of the injectors code is required, by following this procedure.

1 – Open (enable) the serial protocol required by that vehicle. It can be done in these ways:
WorkVehiclesselect the correct vehicle & engine or
Work Protocols select the proper protocol
Select “TOOL”, then perform INJECT. CODIFY.

You will be asked to select the file of the injectors code, previously saved in folder \Cod.
If you are not sure about the file to write, please verify the correct identification software number or VIN
number by clicking “i” (Information).
Next, click on the arrow to continue and then “OK”

Once the writing procedure of the injector codification is

completed, a confirmation message will be displayed.

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APPENDIX ‘C’ - VAG COUNTER RESET

“VAG COUNTER RESET” means the possibility to read and reset the counter of the programming
operations performed on the ECU via diagnostic socket. Currently this function is enabled for various
DIESEL models of VAG group, EDC16/16+ Bosch ECUs.
IMPORTANT: this is an optional feature not enabled by any contract; please contact our commercial
department in order to purchase it.

After selecting “WORK”, you can choose vehicles (manufacturer – model – type) or - if known – protocols
(specific for the ECU that is being tuned): SPECIALS  COUNTER

VISUALIZATION AND FIRST READING

In order to work on these counters, you will have to READ and WRITE a part of the FLASH and of the
MICROPROCESSOR. The same file (modified with a PATCH) will be written by Genius to activate the
counter modification mode.

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Click OK to start the reading procedure and follow carefully the instructions given by Genius to switch on,
then off, the dashboard. Next, input the name of the file.

FIRST WRITING

As previously pointed out, it is required to program a part of the FLASH and of the MICROPROCESSOR with
a PATCH to activate the counter modification mode. Thus, click WRITING from menu Counters, select the
file previously read, set the value COUNTER programming operation SUCCESSFULLY performed and
select OK. The counter of the ATTEMPTED programming operation will be automatically aligned with the
SUCCESSFULLY performed counter.

Set the counters as whished with the arrows UP/DOWN, confirm OK and follow the instructions.
Warning: the procedure involves up to 4 “switch on-switch off” dashboard operations: please perform these
operations without hurry, waiting for 8/10 seconds before confirming OK on Genius.

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VISUALIZATION AND FURTHER MODIFICATIONS

If - after a first modification of the “counters” - a new set is required, you will not need to restart the procedure
and add a patch again. Genius can identify the already existing patch in the microprocessor, so it will
immediately enable the possibility to reset the counter in “READING” menu.

In this case, the writing operations will be faster and a single sequence of “switch on-switch off” will be
enough.

COUNTERS  RECOVERY

This function allows to RECOVERY the writing procedure in a situation of emergency by means of a forced
writing.
ALWAYS CONTACT our technical support BEFORE performing this operation.
As example, should the writing operation of the patch in the microprocessor go wrong, this recovery function
would allow the correct writing of the file.
This forced writing operation allows to write the ORIGINAL file in the microprocessor, without PATCH
allowing the counter modification mode.
If after this RECOVERY operation a new set of the counter is required, it will be enough to restart the
procedure as described in this appendix, considering the ECU as original (please go back to reading and first
writing).

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