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AL500B

OBD-II Scanner & Battery Tester USER MANUAL

CONTENTS

Manual Support in

Other Languages

Section 3 Using the

Scan Tool

Section 7 Print

Section 11 Update

Section 1 What's in

the Box?

Section 5 Review

Section 9 Help

Section 13 FAQ

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Safety Is Always the

First Priority!

Section 4 Battery

Test

Section 8 Setting

Section 12 Technical

Specication

Section 2 Product

Overviews

Section 6 DTC

Lookup

Section 10 Info

Section 14 Warranty

MANUAL SUPPORT IN OTHER

LANGUAGES

SAFETY IS ALWAYS THE FIRST

PRIORITY!

For your safety, the safety of others, the

product, and the vehicle you are working on,

PLEASE, CAREFULLY READ AND MAKE SURE

YOU FULLY UNDERSTAND ALL THE SAFETY

INSTRUCTIONS AND MESSAGES ON THIS

MANUAL. Given the AL500B is a combination

of OBD-II scanner and battery tester, YOU

MUST READ THE VEHICLE'S SERVICE MANUAL,

THE BATTERY MANUFACTURER’S SPECIFIC

PRECAUTIONS FOR THE BATTERY and follow

said precautions and instructions before and

during any test or service procedure.

To download the multilingual PDF of the manual, please

visit https://www.topdon.com/products/artilink500b.

Alternatively, you can scan the QR Code.

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING

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ONLY OPERATE THE TEST IN A WELL-

VENTILATED AREA since the vehicle produces

carbon monoxide, a toxic and poisonous gas,

and particulate matter when the engine is

running.

ALWAYS SHIFT THE GEAR TO P (FOR

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION) OR TO NEUTRAL

(FOR MANUAL TRANSMISSION) AND MAKE

SURE THE PARKING BRAKE IS ENGAGED.

ALWAYS BE AWARE OF MOVING PARTS (such

as coolant fans, pulleys, belts) since they spin

or turn at high speeds when the engine is

running.

ALWAYS WEAR APPROVED SAFETY EYE

PROTECTION to prevent damage from sharp

objects and caustic liquids.

TURN THE IGNITION OFF BEFORE CONNECTING

OR DISCONNECTING THE SCAN TOOL FROM

THE DATA LINK CONNECTOR (DLC) to prevent

causing damage to the scan tool or vehicle's

electronic components.

ALWAYS USE A DIGITAL MULTIMETER WITH

AT LEAST 10 MEGOHMS OF IMPEDANCE

when conducting electrical tests on vehicles

to prevent causing damage to on-board

electronic components.

NO SMOKING ANYWHERE NEAR THE VEHICLE

when testing. The fuel and battery vapors are

highly ammable.

DO NOT TOUCH HOT ENGINE PARTS to prevent

severe burns. The engine parts become very

hot when the engine is running.

DO NOT WEAR LOOSE CLOTHING OR JEWELRY

WHEN WORKING ON AN ENGINE. Loose

clothing can easily be caught in the engine's

fan, pulleys, belts, etc. and jewelry is highly

conductive, which causes severe burn or

electric shock if it contacts with electricity.

Battery acid is extremely corrosive. If acid gets

into your eyes, FLUSH THEM THOROUGHLY

WITH COLD RUNNING WATER FOR AT LEAST

20 MINUTES AND SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION

IMMEDIATELY. If battery acid gets on your skin

or clothing, WASH IT IMMEDIATELY WITH A

SOLUTION OF WATER AND BAKING SODA.

AL500B

Battery Test Cable with Clamps

OBD-II 16-pin Connector Cable

Mini-USB Data Transfer Cable

Carrying Bag

User Manual

Quick User Guide

DO NOT CUT THE PRODUCTS CORDS OR

SUBMERGE THEM IN WATER. The product is

an electrical device that can cause shock and

severe burns.

SECTION 1

WHAT'S IN THE BOX?

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SECTION 2

PRODUCT OVERVIEWS

Controls & Connections

1. Display: The 2.8" colored screen shows menus, submenus,

test results, specic functions, monitor status info. For

further details, please refer to the following section Main

Menu & Home Screen Icons. (See Figure 2.1.1)

Figure 2.1.1

1

2

5

4

6

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2. Indicator Status: The 3-color (green. yellow, red) LED

indicator shows the OBD-II diagnostic and battery test

results.

The Denition of 3-Color Indicator

● Green LED: Indicates that all on-board systems are

"OK" operating normally. There is no DTC stored in

the ECU. The battery is in a good condition and no

need to charge or replace it.

● Yellow LED: Indicates that the pending code(s) are

present. The battery is in a normal condition, might

need to be charged and tested again later.

● Red LED: Indicates that the permanent code(s) are

present. The battery is in a bad condition and needs

to be replaced.

3. Help Shortcut Button: When pressed, it leads you directly

to the Help menu, which includes the basic info of OBD-

II, Datastream, I/M Readiness, and instructions for printing

the report.

4. I/M Readiness Shortcut Button: When pressed, the scan

tool automatically communicates with the emission-

related system and monitor associated components such

as the fuel system, oxygen sensor, catalyst converter,

misre monitor, etc.

5. Exit Button: When pressed, it brings you back to the

previous menu.

6. Arrow Keys & OK Button.

7. DB15 Male Connector: The connector is used to connect

the OBD-II diagnostic cable. (See Figure 2.1.2)

Figure 2.1.2

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● There is no built-in battery inside the AL500B, so no

need to charge it. The Mini-USB port is only for data

transfer.

8. Mini-USB Port: This port is for you to connect to the PC to

transfer the diagnostic or battery test report. (See Figure

2.1.3)

● This connects to the DB15 Male connector at the top of

the ArtiLink500B. The other end connects to the OBD

port.

9. Diagnostic Cable with DB15 Female Connector & 16-pin

OBD-II Connector. (See Figure 2.1.4)

10. Battery Test Cable with OBD-II Female Connector &

Battery Clamps. (See Figure 2.1.5)

● After the OBD-II diagnostic cable is properly connected

to the AL500B, connect this cable to the OBD-

II diagnostic cable, and the clamps to the battery

terminals to test the vehicle battery.

Figure 2.1.3

Figure 2.1.4

Figure 2.2.1

Figure 2.1.5

Main Menu & Home Screen Icons

Once the AL500B is connected to the power source (through

OBD-II Diagnostic Cable or Battery Test Cable), the 2.8" color

LCD screen will light up and display the main menu (See

Figure 2.2.1). To help you understand each icon, please read

the following content carefully.

The OBD-II/EOBD (See Figure 2.2.2) function allows you to

access "generic" OBD-II data, including DTCs, freeze frame,

datastream, etc. For detailed info, please go to Section 3

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Figure 2.2.2

Figure 2.2.3

The Battery Test (See Figure 2.2.3) function allows you to test

battery voltage, CCA, internal resistance, state of charge,

state of health, etc. For detailed info, please go to Section 4

Once I/M is selected, the AL500B will automatically

communicate with on-board systems to diagnose the

readiness status of emission-related systems, monitors, and

components. (See Figure 2.2.4)

Figure 2.2.4

Figure 2.2.7

Figure 2.2.6

Figure 2.2.5

The REVIEW (See Figure 2.2.5) function stores the OBD-II

diagnostic and battery test records automatically for you to

review.

The LOOKUP (See Figure 2.2.6) refers to the DTC lookup

which gives you the specic denitions of DTCs.

After connecting the AL500B to the PC through a Mini USB

cable, you can access and print the test report through the

PRINT (See Figure 2.2.7) function.

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The SETUP (See Figure 2.2.8) function allows you to change

the settings of the scan tool, e.g., language, unit of measure,

record mode, and beeper.

The Help (See Figure 2.2.9) function provides you with

important information from the scan tool, e.g., the general

introduction of OBD, live data stream, I/M readiness, and the

notes of the PRINT function.

The Info (See Figure 2.2.10) provides you with the information

of the AL500B you purchased, including software version,

serial number, register code, etc.

Figure 2.2.8

Figure 2.2.9

Figure 2.2.10

Figure 3.1.1

SECTION 3

USING THE SCAN TOOL

Preparation

● DO NOT CONNECT THE SCAN TOOL TO THE VEHICLE

WHILE THE VEHICLE IS ON. Doing so could cause

damage to the scan tool or vehicle's electronic

components.

● Retrieving the DTCs is only one part of on-board

diagnostic. NEVER REPLACE THE PARTS SOLELY

BASED ON THE DIAGNOSTIC RESULTS. Always refer

to the vehicle's service manual for detailed testing

instructions.

● ALWAYS KEEP THE SAFETY PRECAUTIONS IN MIND

when working on a vehicle.

1. Turn the ignition off or to the "LOCK" position (0). (See

Figure 3.1.1)

2. Locate the vehicle's DLC

● Most of the vehicle's DLCs are located in one of the

positions labeled in Figure 3.1.2. Some DLCs have

a plastic cover that needs to be removed before

connecting and some are hidden nearby the fuse panel.

If you encounter a problem locating the DLC, please

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Figure 3.1.2

Figure 3.1.3

3. Properly connect the scan tool to the DLC (See Figure 3.1.3).

The cable connector is keyed and will only t one way.

● If you cannot plug the cable in, please rotate the

connecter 180° and try it again.

4. Turn the ignition to the ON position (II) (See Figure 3.1.4),

DO NOT start the engine.

● If your vehicle is equipped with a keyless start system

and the ignition switch is an "engine start-stop" button

(See Figure 3.1.5), press the ignition button until the

car is in the "ON" Mode. Do not press the brake while

pressing the ignition button or you will start the car

instead of putting it in the "ON" position.

refer to the vehicle's service manual, or contact us with

specic vehicle information (e.g., VIN).

● The method of ignition varies by vehicle model. Please

refer to the service manual.

Figure 3.1.4 Figure 3.1.5

Figure 3.1.6

5. When the scan tool is properly connected to the DLC, the

units will start initializing and present you with the main

menu interface. (See Figure 3.1.6)

The Procedure of DTC Retrieval

1. Once you've entered the OBD-II function, the scan tool

automatically communicates with the on-board computer

to determine the communication protocol. After it's

conrmed, the link is established. (See Figure 3.2.1)

● A PROTOCOL is a set of rules and procedures for

regulating data transmission between vehicles, and

testing equipment. Here are the ve different types of

protocols (ISO 9141, Keyword 2000, J1850 PWM, J1850

VPW and CAN) that are used by vehicle manufacturers.

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Figure 3.2.1

Figure 3.2.2

2. To retrieve the DTCs, please select Read Codes (See Figure

3.2.2), and press [OK]. The scan tool will communicate with

ECU and present you with DTCs.

● The procedure of clearing the DTCs should be

performed after the required repairing has been carried

1. Select the Erase Codes Icon (See Figure 3.3.1), and press

[OK]

Procedure for Clearing the DTCs

Figure 3.3.1

Figure 3.3.2

out. Once conrmed, the emission-related data stored

in the ECU will be reset or cleared, WHICH IS NOT

RETRIVEABLE.

● DO NOT START UP THE ENGINE WHILE CLEARING

THE CODES.

2. After determining that all repairs have been completed,

press [OK] to clear or reset the emission-related diagnostic

data. (See Figure 3.3.2)

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The I/M Readiness (See Figure 3.4.1) checks whether or

not the various emissions-related systems on the vehicle

are operating properly, and are ready for Inspection and

Maintenance testing.

It can also be used to conrm that the repair has been

performed correctly, and/or to check for monitor run status

after the repair has been performed.

● To perform the I/M Readiness function, you can also

press the I/M shortcut button. (See Figure 3.4.2)

1. Press the [OK] or the I/M shortcut button to perform this

function, the results will be presented on the screen. (See

Figure 3.4.3)

I/M Readiness

Figure 3.4.1 Figure 3.4.2

Figure 3.4.3

To help you understand the test results, we have listed the

full names of the abbreviated phrases below. You can also

press the HELP (See Figure 3.4.4) shortcut button to check

the full names of components and monitors.

● MIL - Malfunction Indicator Light

● IGN - The Ignition Method of the Vehicle

● DTC - Diagnostic Trouble Code

● Pd DTC -Pending Diagnostic Trouble Code

● MIS - Misre Monitor

● FUE - Fuel System Monitor

● CCM - Comprehensive Components Monitor

● CAT - Catalyst Monitor

● HCAT - Heated Catalyst Monitor

● EVAP - Evaporative System Monitor

● AIR - Secondary Air Monitor

● O2S - O2 Sensors Monitor

● HRT - 02 Sensor Heater Monitor

● EGR - Exhaust Gas Recirculation System Monitor

Figure 3.4.4

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