There is a SD card at the base of the unit. You can then place this SD card in a reader then into a PC. there is a software update available for this but was released some time ago. To obtain the software and install it I have put up tutorials on this CZcams channel
Thank you for the video. Good job. Does this Autosim pro come with detailed instructions for every signal type, like when and what type of settings to use for particular applications? One example, what sensor signal would you need to have an offset for? Reasons for wanting details on operation. 1) OE service information usually don't specify details such as offset. 2) This is an expensive tool. Being able to use and understand what the settings should be for every vehicle system is needed in order to be effective, accurate, and efficient in your diagnostic time. I know most people will say you need practice to master this tool, I understand. But, paying $540 US dollars for a tool, I would hope there are some very specific instructions and examples on how and when to use each setting and function.
there is instructions that come with the tool yes indeed, however you will also need to have a good baseline of circuit design and sensor operation to get the most out of this tool. you may at times need to use a scope in order to get a good baseline before producing a output signal or PWM.
@@eliteautomotivediagnostics4424 thank you for the reply. If I'm understanding you correctly, you have to spend time measuring and recording your own signal specifications for various known good vehicle systems. Then when the time comes to needing this tool, you set it up to generate the signal. So there is not any very specific instructions for this $540 tool. What sensor signal uses an offset?
@@billyyoder8171 no, if you understand how the sensor operates then you can produce the signal that the circuit is designed for. for example if its a inductive style ABS wheel speed sensor then we know this is a Signwave style signal therefore you can just create this signal using the tool and adjust the setting accordingly until you have the desired result. this is why a good understanding of sensors and circuit design is crucial
@@eliteautomotivediagnostics4424 thank you. I understand the fundamentals of analog sine wave, digital, PWM. I don't understand is the offset. I don't know of a signal that would be offset. It's in the tool, so when the OE vehicle manufacturers don't publish details on their signals, how will we know when and what offset to use? Same for a PWM signal, example a fan control module PWM signal. Manufacturers don't publish what the PWM control signal voltage/amplitude and frequency should be, let alone if there is any offset. I guess I'm expecting too much from the manufacturers of this tool to produce a comprehensive instruction manual or training video for their tool. The tool manufacturers know this tool inside and out. They evidently know of signal offset, because they put it in the tool.
@@billyyoder8171 some manafacturers with digital wheel speed sensor design use a 11.5v to 11.3v square wave for there sensor input. this would be a great example of when a offset would be required. as i said previously when producing signals you may need to obtain a known good libary before simulating to know you are creating the correct signal or voltage. it would be impossible to list every differant voltage or signal differential for every vehicle as there would be hundreds because each manafacturer will do it differently
Hello, didn't try approach from this side to diagnose using simulations, in simply words just connect in place of sensor and reading values from OBD ?, In this case is possible test the wiring and ecu response How its looks in practice? I see picoscope serious toys:) Thank You.
Hi, yes that is correct, by maniplulating voltages you will see a response from live data if done correctly, this will verify the wiring integrity and ECM Logic/response
Whats the point of the Crank and Cam signal generators really? Other that it being cool to look at on a scope. What would be a good real world diagnostic purpose of those?
great question. if you wanted to verify RPM signal from the sensor incase the sensor was not operating you could use this preset in order to produce the signal the ecm is expecting to see and check with a scan tool too see if the RPM reading changes, this will verify wiring integrity and computer logic, leaving only one possible component
@@eliteautomotivediagnostics4424 Looking again i notice it doesnt really do CAM sensor signals. That would really call for presets as they are so different between cars. Its also the CAM sensor sim that i didnt really see the need for as it would be useless. But for a crank sensor i can see the point. Thanks. I actually have one of those on order. I wanted one for a while now and i also wanted to get an injector pulse tester thingy. But when i realized i could use the Autosim as an injector tester too i just had to order one. Have you successfully simulated an active ABS sensor and had the ABS module read the "speed" from it?
@@eliteautomotivediagnostics4424 How does that work then? These sensors creates an alternating CURRENT that the ABS module uses to figure out wheel speed. On some the VOLTAGE also goes up and down a little as a result of this but not all. I normally use a micro amp clamp hooked up to a scope to watch what these sensors do/sees. So what kind of signal does the Autosim put out to the ABS module? Im sure i will find out soon enough when i get this thing myself, but im just curious. Maybe it doesnt really put out a "signal" pr say but rather mimics what the sensors do and create a current draw. I dunno...
@@stevejakobsen2765 good question, for there to be current in a circuit you will also have a small voltage drop therefore if you ever monitor this style of signal you will see a small voltage differential, for example, 11.2-11.37v this is the signal that you will copy and output using the tool. This will then imitate the sensor
Would love to see more vids on other sensors being used as a training guide on the tool.
Bravo👏
Super tool :)
Thanks for the great tutorial ! May know how did you connect this tool to your computer? Is there a software for it?
There is a SD card at the base of the unit. You can then place this SD card in a reader then into a PC. there is a software update available for this but was released some time ago. To obtain the software and install it I have put up tutorials on this CZcams channel
can you do any damage with this thing? like blow up an abs module
Thank you for the video. Good job. Does this Autosim pro come with detailed instructions for every signal type, like when and what type of settings to use for particular applications? One example, what sensor signal would you need to have an offset for? Reasons for wanting details on operation. 1) OE service information usually don't specify details such as offset. 2) This is an expensive tool. Being able to use and understand what the settings should be for every vehicle system is needed in order to be effective, accurate, and efficient in your diagnostic time. I know most people will say you need practice to master this tool, I understand. But, paying $540 US dollars for a tool, I would hope there are some very specific instructions and examples on how and when to use each setting and function.
there is instructions that come with the tool yes indeed, however you will also need to have a good baseline of circuit design and sensor operation to get the most out of this tool. you may at times need to use a scope in order to get a good baseline before producing a output signal or PWM.
@@eliteautomotivediagnostics4424 thank you for the reply. If I'm understanding you correctly, you have to spend time measuring and recording your own signal specifications for various known good vehicle systems. Then when the time comes to needing this tool, you set it up to generate the signal. So there is not any very specific instructions for this $540 tool. What sensor signal uses an offset?
@@billyyoder8171 no, if you understand how the sensor operates then you can produce the signal that the circuit is designed for. for example if its a inductive style ABS wheel speed sensor then we know this is a Signwave style signal therefore you can just create this signal using the tool and adjust the setting accordingly until you have the desired result. this is why a good understanding of sensors and circuit design is crucial
@@eliteautomotivediagnostics4424 thank you. I understand the fundamentals of analog sine wave, digital, PWM. I don't understand is the offset. I don't know of a signal that would be offset. It's in the tool, so when the OE vehicle manufacturers don't publish details on their signals, how will we know when and what offset to use? Same for a PWM signal, example a fan control module PWM signal. Manufacturers don't publish what the PWM control signal voltage/amplitude and frequency should be, let alone if there is any offset. I guess I'm expecting too much from the manufacturers of this tool to produce a comprehensive instruction manual or training video for their tool. The tool manufacturers know this tool inside and out. They evidently know of signal offset, because they put it in the tool.
@@billyyoder8171 some manafacturers with digital wheel speed sensor design use a 11.5v to 11.3v square wave for there sensor input. this would be a great example of when a offset would be required. as i said previously when producing signals you may need to obtain a known good libary before simulating to know you are creating the correct signal or voltage. it would be impossible to list every differant voltage or signal differential for every vehicle as there would be hundreds because each manafacturer will do it differently
Hello, didn't try approach from this side to diagnose using simulations, in simply words just connect in place of sensor and reading values from OBD ?, In this case is possible test the wiring and ecu response How its looks in practice? I see picoscope serious toys:) Thank You.
Hi, yes that is correct, by maniplulating voltages you will see a response from live data if done correctly, this will verify the wiring integrity and ECM Logic/response
Whats the point of the Crank and Cam signal generators really? Other that it being cool to look at on a scope. What would be a good real world diagnostic purpose of those?
great question. if you wanted to verify RPM signal from the sensor incase the sensor was not operating you could use this preset in order to produce the signal the ecm is expecting to see and check with a scan tool too see if the RPM reading changes, this will verify wiring integrity and computer logic, leaving only one possible component
@@eliteautomotivediagnostics4424 Looking again i notice it doesnt really do CAM sensor signals. That would really call for presets as they are so different between cars. Its also the CAM sensor sim that i didnt really see the need for as it would be useless. But for a crank sensor i can see the point. Thanks. I actually have one of those on order. I wanted one for a while now and i also wanted to get an injector pulse tester thingy. But when i realized i could use the Autosim as an injector tester too i just had to order one.
Have you successfully simulated an active ABS sensor and had the ABS module read the "speed" from it?
@@stevejakobsen2765 great news, yes I have done indeed, I done a training hands on day in our workshop showing this with a few technicians
@@eliteautomotivediagnostics4424 How does that work then? These sensors creates an alternating CURRENT that the ABS module uses to figure out wheel speed. On some the VOLTAGE also goes up and down a little as a result of this but not all. I normally use a micro amp clamp hooked up to a scope to watch what these sensors do/sees. So what kind of signal does the Autosim put out to the ABS module? Im sure i will find out soon enough when i get this thing myself, but im just curious. Maybe it doesnt really put out a "signal" pr say but rather mimics what the sensors do and create a current draw. I dunno...
@@stevejakobsen2765 good question, for there to be current in a circuit you will also have a small voltage drop therefore if you ever monitor this style of signal you will see a small voltage differential, for example, 11.2-11.37v this is the signal that you will copy and output using the tool. This will then imitate the sensor
Awesome tool. Is it completely computer safe?
It depends totally on the circuit you are testing, but using the sensor simulator output it is very unlikely you will damage computer circuitry.
Elite Automotive Diagnostics awesome!
Is the scanner safe if you are looking at data and inducing signal into a computer?
@@mikesabin8568 yes it is totaly safe, you are only doing what the sensor would normally do 😊