Land Rover Testbook Rover Manual

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Basic TestBook Packages (e.g. some export
markets)
Basic Land Rover
TestBook x
Land Rover Cables x
Identifying the Product
The model, option, and serial numbers are located
on the Serial/Agency label, which is located on the
back of TestBook.
The TestBook Agency/Regulatory label is shown
below.
Please ensure that you read the Serial / Agency
label for product warnings. 
						

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FURTHER DETAILS OF TESTBOOK EQUIPMENT
This explains the contents of some of the items
listed on the tables on the previous page.
NOTE: Again, the following is for general
information, and is NOT a substitute for
the checklist included with your TestBook
package.
TestBookFor Full Packages, this means a TestBook unit and a road test
power supply.
However, for Basic Packages, this also includes a mains supply
power unit, (which on Full Packages is included with the Trolley).
TrolleyThe mobile stand that holds the TestBook at a comfortable working
height, and makes it easy to position it alongside vehicles in the
workshop. It is fitted with the mains power supply transformer unit,
printer power supply transformer unit and also provides a convenient
mounting for the Printer and CD storage.
PrinterPrinter.
Land Rover CablesThese include: Roving probe, 20ft (6.1m); Port 1 loopback cable;
VCSI (Vehicle Communication Serial Interface) cable; 500A current
clamp/transducer; VCSI extension cable;
Transducer extension cable.
J1962#2 (blue) cable
J1962#3 (green) cable
J1962#5 (grey) cable
J1962#4 (black) cable;
4x4 J1962 Airbag adaptor Probe Kit
NOTE: # or hash is an American symbol for number.
Old Land Rover Cables14 CUX adaptor;
ABS adaptor;
Air Suspension adaptor;
Airbag Adaptor. 
						

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Identifying TestBook Components
External Parts
1.Display and Cable
2.Base Unit
3.CD-ROM Drive
4.AC/DC Power Converter
5.VOM Cable6.Battery Power Cable
7.VCSI Cable
8.AC Power Cord
9.On / Off Switch 
						

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Identifying the External Connectors
TestBook contains connectors for AC/DC power
converter, battery power cable, VOM (volt
ohmmeter), VCSI (vehicle communication serial
interface), VGA (video graphics adapter), parallel
(LPT1), serial (COM1), keyboard and display.
Connectors
1.AC/DC Power Converter
2.12v Vehicle Battery Power
3.Serial (COM1)
4.Parallel (LPT1)
5.Port 1 - VCSI6.Port 2 - VOM
7.VGA
8.Display Connectors
9.Audio Level Output
10.Expansion Slot
11.On/Off Switch 
						

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TestBook Specifications
The TestBook motherboard contains a PC-AT
compatible board. The main system processor for
TestBook is a 486 DX/2 - 50 MHz microprocessor
with 20MB of system RAM. The internal hard disk
supports the operating system, applications and
data. The CD-ROM allows the dealership technician
to upgrade the software. A separate, light weight
display module with integrated touch screen makes
TestBook easy to use.
There is an external AC to DC power supply, and an
internal DC to DC power converter system.
TestBook contains an internal rechargeable battery
which eases the transition from the trolley to the
road test power supply.
Interface
TestBook user interface consists of a display, touch
screen, audio transducer and membrane keypad for
contrast control and two LED indicators for power
and self-test.TestBook display is a monochrome LCD panel with
the following specifications:
VGA compatible resolution of 640 x 480
Display modes including graphic as well as text
modes
Display contrast control via the keypad
Up to 64 shades of grey TestBook includes a
touch screen input device with a resistive touch
system. TestBook includes an audio speaker
which is controlled by software.
TestBook includes a Power On Self Test PASSED
indicator LED light and a Battery/External Power
indicator LED. The Power On LED is a single colour,
green. The external/battery LED is single colour,
yellow.
Volts Ohm Measurement Capabilities
The roving probe connects to TestBook via a high
cycle-life Burndy connector. The vehicle connection
is made with two probes. All functions are measured
with these probes. All mode switching takes place
internally. The Roving probe contains an ID resistor
to allow for hardware verification of the proper cable
connection.
TestBook is configurable to either 50 or 60 Hz. The
ranges of accuracy for TestBook are listed in the
table below:
VOM Specification
Function Range Accuracy
DC volts (+ and -) 400 m volts - 4
volts - 40 volts1% of full scale
AC volts - RMS 400 m volts - 4
volts - 40 volts1% of full scale
Resistance 800 ohms 1% of reading or 2 ohms whichever is greater
Resistance 80 ohms + or - 0.2 ohms
Current 1 amp 1% of full scale 
						

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Vehicle Communication Serial Interface (VCSI)
The vehicle communication serial interface (VCSI)
allows TestBook to communicate with specified
electronic control units (ECUs) and other devices
that follow the ISO9141 standard. This international
standard specifies the requirements for setting up
the interchange of digital information between
on-board ECUs of road vehicles and diagnostic
testers.
The ISO 9141 support consists of three main
functional blocks: the asynchronous serial
receiver/transmitter, counter/timers and the ISO
9141 physical interface. The asynchronous serial
receiver/transmitter and counter/timer logic are
implemented using a field programmable gate array
(FPGA). The physical interface is electrically isolated
from TestBook. TestBook VCSI can achieve a baud
rate synchronization from 10 to 10K baud.
Power Sources
TestBook can be connected directly across the
vehicle battery terminals. In this mode of operation
the VCSI and VOM isolations will keep the vehicle
battery ground isolated from the signal ground. The
isolated DC to DC converter will provide the ground
isolation for the peripheral connectors such as the
parallel and serial ports. The peripheral signals are
not isolated. TestBook can also be powered from an
external AC to DC power supply. This mode is
especially useful to recharge TestBook internal
battery while not in use.
When connected to the vehicle TestBook uses DC
power from the vehicle, with a voltage range of 9.7 V
DC to 16V DC. If the vehicle power is lost or
TestBook is disconnected from the vehicle,
TestBook operates from its internal battery pack.TestBook is capable of operating, while not
connected to a vehicle, for no more than 15 minutes
based on a fully charged new battery. The system
clock and configuration RAM on the system board in
TestBook is battery backed up with a NiCAD
(nickel-cadmium) battery.
Mechanical Design
TestBook is composed of two separate enclosures,
a display unit and a base unit. The display unit
houses the display, speaker and touch screen. The
base unit houses all other electronics. The display
unit is attached to the base unit through a pivot
mechanism which allows it to be angled for normal
use, folded down for transporting or removed for
remote usage. The display unit is tethered to the
base unit with one thin cable, allowing it to be easily
moved around the vehicle.
Base Unit Enclosure
The base unit enclosure consists of sheet metal
parts that form a protective environment for the main
electronics. The enclosure has rubber bumpers at
strategic points to absorb shock from accidental
drops. There is a handle at the top of the unit for
transporting it. The display module has a storage
location on the base unit. The display can be stored
with the LCD facing the base unit. This configuration
will protect the LCD during transportation. The
display module can also be placed so the LCD faces
away from the base unit to allow the user to interface
with the tester without hand holding the display.
Cables and Adapters
The TestBook package contains the road test power
supply. This cable has been designed to operate in
the harsh automotive garage environment. The road
test power supply connects TestBook to the vehicle
battery. This cable is 4.2 metres long. It has red and
black battery clamps at one end and a sub-miniature
D power connector at the other. A black PVC
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PHYSICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Dimensions
Base Unit: Height 109 mm (4.30 in)
Width 318 mm (12.5 in)
Length 333 mm (13.1212.6 in)
Display Unit: Height 27 mm (1.06 in)
Width 279 mm (10.98 in)
Length 264 mm (10.39 in)
Connectors
An Input/Output connector area is provided at the
front and rear of TestBook. All connectors follow
industry standards.
ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIFICATIONS
Conditions Specifications
Temperature Operating: 0°to 40°C (32°to 104°F)
Non-operating: -40°to 70°C (-40°to 158°F)
Humidity Operating: 15% to 95% RH at 40°C (non-condensing)
Non-operating: 90% RH at 65°C (non-condensing)
Vibration Operating: 0.30 G RMS, 5 to 500 Hz
Non-operating: 2.41 G RMS, 5 to 500 Hz
Drop Non-operating Drop of 36 may cause superficial damage
Shock Operating: velocity change of 350cm/s, half-sine wave form, duration - 3
ms
Transportation: trapezoidal wave form velocity change of 742 cm/s. Minimum
acceleration, 30g
ESD Operating: 0 - 15KV Air discharge excluding connectors±4KV contrast
discharge excluding connectors
Survival: 15 - 25KV Air discharge excluding connectors
Electromagnetic
SusceptibilityConducted: 3 V over frequency range of 30 Hz to 50 Hz 1 V over
frequency range of 50kHz to 400 MHz
Radiated: 10 V/m over frequency range of 14kHz to 1 GHz
Magnetic: 1 gauss over frequency range of 47.5 Hz to 198 Hz
AC Line Transients Low Energy
Pulse:3 KV/100kHz Ring Wave
High Energy
Pulse:1 KV at 1.2 ms. rise by 50 ms. decay to half peak
Line Surge: +25% for 500 ms
Line Sag: +25% for 500 ms
Line Drop-out: 0V for 10 ms
DC Input Reverse Bias 
						

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PREPARING A SITE FOR TESTBOOK
(If you have a TestBook trolley, go on to the next
section).
If you are not using a TestBook Trolley, then you
need to meet the following requirements in siting the
TestBook for use :
The surface must be firm, flat and reasonably level -
(this is particularly important for satisfactory
operation of the CD disc drive), and any risks of
TestBook falling or being knocked over should
obviously be avoided.
The TestBook mains power supply transformer unit
also needs to be securely positioned near to the
TestBook and the power cables protected from
workshop traffic, to prevent accidental disconnection
or damage.
Position TestBook so that you have convenient
access to the cable ports (and with sufficient room to
avoid sharp bends on the connecting cables), as
well as to the touch screen and the CD disc drive.
Take the power lead from the separate mains power
transformer unit and plug it into the power input port
on TestBook, marked by the symbol:
You can then plug the transformer feed cable into
the mains socket to start using TestBook.TROLLEY INSTALLATION GUIDE (TESTBOOK 1)
If you are using a TestBook Trolley, this gives a
convenient, purpose-designed location for your
TestBook.
The Trolley is delivered to you as a virtually
complete assembly - you only need to fit the Cable
management bar, the TestBook and its printer, two
additional CD caddy holders plus the mains cord
and you will be ready to begin using TestBook.
Start by fitting the Cable Management Bar. Unwrap
the two fixing screws in the plastic bag attached to
the trolley handle. Hold the bar so that the cable
notches are uppermost, behind the trolley, and slide
the free ends into the grooves beneath the TestBook
platform. Holding the bar in position, line up the
screw holes in the free ends of the bar with the holes
in the trolley body, insert and tighten the fixing
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Next,carefully lower the TestBook onto the trolley
platform so it fits securely within the locating rim and
so that the name TestBook shows right way up at
the front of the trolley. Find the two Torx screws and
two plastic wire clips from the small parts bag then
plug the AC mains feed cable into the socket on the
side of the trolley (but do not plug the other end into
a power socket yet). Lead the cable down the the
side of the trolley, securing it it with the cable clips
which should be attached with the Torx screws to
the two pre-threaded holes.These clips protect the
feed plug and socket from strain or disengagement if
the cable should be snagged or pulled.
Now look at the back of the trolley and locate the
power leads hanging out of the two power
transformer units. Plug the right hand lead into the
power port at the right rear of the TestBook. The
identifying symbol above this port is as shown in the
previous section.
The next stage is to install the portable DeskJet
printer into the trolley. Place the printer into the
cradle on the trolley. Note that the power and printer
interface sockets are positioned on the same side of
the trolley as the mains feed cable and switch (i.e.
on the right as viewed from the back of the trolley).
Connect the printer power cable (small connector)
and printer interface cable. Note that the power
connector should be rotated slightly on insertion to
ensure that it goes fully home, and butts firmly
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Load paper into the printer. The paper feeder on
your TestBook printer is designed to handle a stack
of dry paper no more than 5mm high. If too much
paper is put in, or if the paper is damp, the feeder
may jam.
Paper should therefore be stored in a warm, dry
place, such as an office, rather than in the
workshop.
Any paper left in the feeder tray at the end of a
working shift should be removed and put back into
store until needed again. If left out overnight it will
absorb moisture from the air as the temperature
falls.
Attach the two additional CD caddy holders - these
will be found in the small box at the bottom of the
trolley box.
They snap into place below the two pre-installed
caddy holders - line up the plastic tabs into the
grooves and push each caddy holder firmly into
place. The holders should then be flush to one
another in two rows of two.
You should now have a fully operational TestBook
trolley unit that only requires the mains cord to be
plugged into a mains supply socket in order to start
work. Please note, however, that the internal battery
(discussed in a later section) is supplied in a
discharged state. To fully charge it, you should leave
TestBook plugged into the mains, (but with
TestBook itself turned off) overnight before starting
to use it.TROLLEY INSTALLATION GUIDE (TESTBOOK 2)
If you are using a TestBook Trolley, this gives a
convenient, purpose-designed location for your
TestBook.
The Trolley is delivered to you as a virtually
complete assembly - you only need to fit the
TestBook, its printer, the trolley door and you will be
ready to begin using TestBook.