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ElmScan ISO USB Quick Start


1. Install ScanTool.net software Click on "ScanTool.net (Win)", and follow the 5. Install USB drivers
prompts to install the software.
Insert the software CD in your CD-ROM drive. Follow installation guide on the reverse side to
The scan tool selection menu will automatically 2. Locate the diagnostic connector. install the USB drivers.
appear:
6. Launch ScanTool.net software
To launch the software, click on Start g
Programs g OBD-II Software g ScanTool.net
The 16-pin D-shaped diagnostic link connector g ScanTool.net v1.13 for Windows. Go to
(DLC) should be located in the passenger or Options, and select the appropriate COM port
driver's compartment in the area bounded by the number, which you found in step 5. Also, change
driver's end of the instrument panel to 300 mm the baud rate setting to "9600".
(~1 ft) beyond the vehicle centerline, attached to
the instrument panel and easy to access from the Technical support
If the menu does not appear, click StartgRun, driver's seat. The preferred location is between
type E:\setup.exe (where E is the drive letter of the steering column and the vehicle centerline. Should you run into problems, technical support
your CD-ROM drive), and click OK. is just a click away:
3. Connect scan tool to the DLC — Knowledgebase - contains answers to
Click on the icon labeled "ElmScan ISO", to
display the software selection menu: Follow connection diagram (directly below) to the most commonly asked questions,
connect ElmScan ISO USB to the diagnostic general information about OBD-II, and
connector using the black OBD-II cable (steps A troubleshooting information.
& B). — Forum - allows you to share information
and get support from other ElmScan 5
Watch the LEDs as you are performing step B. users.
The "Power" LED will light up, and the red and — Web Support - submit a request for help
yellow Tx/Rx LEDs will cycle on and off. to our team of technical support represen-
tatives.

4. Connect scan tool to the PC All of the above resources can be accessed from
our website: www.ScanTool.net
Connect ElmScan ISO USB to your PC's USB
port using the USB cable (steps C & D).

vehicle A OBD-II cable B scan tool C USB cable D


USB
OBD PC

Tx Rx POWER Tx Rx

ESISOUQSG20080121
computer
Installing USB (FTDI) Drivers
1. Introduction Select Search for the best driver in these 3. Verifying installation
locations and enter the file path in the combo box,
USB versions of ElmScan scan tools rely on a chip or browse to it by clicking the Browse button. Click on Start > Control Panel, then double-click
provided by Future Technology Devices the System icon:
International Ltd (FTDI), which installs under the Assuming that the ElmScan CD is the E: drive, the
Windows operating system as a Virtual COM port file path is E:\driver\ftdi\windows_xp. (Important:
(VCP). This installation guide provides a simple if you're not running Windows XP, be sure to select
procedure for installing FTDI drivers under the appropriate drivers for your OS!)
Windows XP.

2. Installing the drivers


Once the scan tool is connected and powered up,
Windows will display the New Hardware Wizard:
If the System icon is not visible, click on the
"Switch to Classic View" link (top left).

Click the Hardware tab, then Device Manager:

Click "Next" to proceed. Once Windows is done


copying the required drivers, click "Finish":

Find the Ports (COM & LPT) tree, and click on the
Select No, not this time and click Next. On the plus sign to expand it. Find the USB Serial Port,
next screen that appears, select Install from a list and write down the number of the COM port (you
or specific location (Advanced), and click "Next". will need to specify it later, during software configu-
ration).

The New Hardware Wizard will launch for a second


time to install the COM port emulation drivers.
Simply repeat the steps outlined above to install
the drivers. If your encounter problems during installation,
please contact our technical support at

FTDIIG20061206
www.scantool.net/support

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