Actron 9640A Scanner User Manual


 
Using The Scan Tool
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Scan Tool Setup
Tool Setup allows you to change the
measurement units and LCD contrast,
turn beeper On/Off and display tool
information. The settings remain until
the internal batteries become dis-
charged.
Measurement Units
To change the measurement units, use
the
arrow keys to select
English/Metric and press
.
In the
Measurement Units
menu,
select English or Metric and then press
. English is the default.
Press
again to return to the
Setup Tool
menu.
Changing Display Contrast
The display contrast can be adjusted
from the
Tool Setup
menu. Select Dis-
play Contrast and press
.
Use the
arrow keys to
increase and decrease the contrast.
Press
to save the setting and to
return to the
Setup Tool
menu.
Beeper
Beeper selection allows the user to turn Off the tool’s beeper. The bell symbol
will not appear in the lower right hand corner of the display when the beeper
is off.
Tool Information
This function allows you to view specific
tool information that may be needed when
contacting customer service.
Select Tool Information with the
arrow keys and press .
The information shown to the right displays
on the screen. Use the
arrow
keys to view all the lines.
Press the
or key to return to
the
Setup Tool
menu.
Write this information in the space provided on the inside of the front cover.
Printer Interface
The scan tool is designed as a Data Terminal Equipment (DTE) device with a
DB9M (9-pin D-shape male) connector to interface with a compatible serial
printer.
Compatible Printers
The printer must have a serial RS-232 interface circuit and be compatible with
the Epson FX format. The following printers are recommended: