03) Hook Up
03.1) RPM pickup with Dispeed probe
03.2) RPM pickup with trigger clamp
03.3) RPM pickup through OBD connector
03.4) Engine temperature sensing
03.5) EOBD temperature sensing
3.3) RPM pickup through OBD connector
From the RPM selection screen, can be selected to have the engine speed taken by serial communication from the vehicle’s E-OBD system (if the vehicle is E-OBD compliant).
This is by far the most efficient option, as it means that you can leave the bonnet down.
You need to connect the integrated DiOBD880 scantool to the serial connector of the vehicle:
OBD connector on an obd compliant vehicle
Select in the RPM selection screen the EOBD option to make the tester establish serial communication with the vehicle.
RPM selection page
The actual engine speed can be seen in the screen for confirmation.
Other specific RPM pickup options include:
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An optical sensor, where a reflective surface needs to be attached
to the crankshaft. The light sensor will trigger when the reflective
surface returns the light beam.
This option can be used when access to the crankshaft pulley is easy.
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A TDC connector, A brand specific connector can be chosen from this screen.
This option is used mainly by franchise dealers like VW/Audi, BMW, Mercedes Benz, etc.