Global TechStream Software Overview

Global TechStream Software Overview

Global Techstream (GTS) Software GTS is the new generation diagnostics tool developed by Toyota Motor Corporation. Unlike the current diagnostic tool, Intelligent Tester II, GTS is a PC-based diagnostic tool. It consists of two components: GTS software and Vehicle Interface Module (VIM). GTS software is at the core of the diagnostic tool, and VIM is the communication gateway between GTS software and vehicle s ECUs. These components enable technicians to diagnose and reprogram the vehicles. Service Stall Service Stall Features Windows-based software for Toyota/Lexus vehicles Requires Vehicle Interface Module (VIM) to connect the vehicle Legacy Model support with DLC3 (OBDII) connector from 1996 to present Apply all the Intelligent Tester II function except Oscilloscope and Voltage meter User friendly GUI - more understandable Graphing, displaying DTCs in all systems etc. with PC screen Bigger data storage than IT-II to save Data List, DTCs etc. 2

GTS Software License Site License: GTS Software is one year site license. Dealership can install one GTS Software license into multiple PCs in the same workshop. One Year License: GTS software is updated 4 times per year. Major version-up will execute every year (Ex. Version 6 for 2011, version 7 for 2012). The user can use the license for a major version of the purchased year. It s valid for one year (365days) from the date when the user activates the software. The software license for previous major version would not be taken over to new major version. (Ex. If you purchase the GTS software license of Version 6, you can update to Version 6.0, 6.1, 6.2... If you wish to get the Version 7, you need to purchase it.) The user can purchase next major version of software, or re-activate the same major version of software for one more year after the termination of the software. The license for the same major version can be activated with no extra charge. 2011(Major Version 6) 2012(Major Version 7) Version 6 1st update 2nd update 3rd update Version 7 Purchase and activation of license (valid for 365 days) * Can use only major version 6 Software Termination: Purchase new license of major version or Reactivate the same version for one more year. 3

GTS Software To launch GTS Software double-click the Techstream icon. Techstream Main Menu: Connect to Vehicle Open Scan Data File Check for Scantool Updates Generic OBD II Software Registration User Selection Language Selection Log Out * For installation of GTS software please refer to Global Techstream Installation Procedure. * Please also make sure that Other area is selected in Techstream Configuration. 4

GTS Software - Main menu - Begins diagnosing the vehicle. The vehicle type is automatically determined via communication with the vehicle. If the vehicle type cannot be automatically determined, the user must select Option, etc. Opens the Service Event File or Uploads Drive Recorder Data. Checks for Global Techstream software updates. (Not support) Runs Generic OBD II. Performs user registration so the software can be used. Change the User. Changes the language. * Global Techstream software supports English, German, French, Spanish, Italian and Chinese. Changes the Current user to Generic User. If user settings are changed, the changes made will be cancelled. 5

Software Registration How register the license: Click appears. button from main, Register Techstream Software window After installing GTS software, Software ID is displayed automatically in Register Techstream Software window. Based on this ID the license key will be created. Without license key you can execute the software for only ten times. By clicking Software Registration button, Web browser will launch and access to Software license key generation on globaltechstream.com site. You enter the required information and get the license key in this page. Copy and paste the license key information to key field in Register Techstream Software window, and the OK button. * Requires to reboot the software. 6

User Accounts By Setting up a Global Techstream user account and logging in, you can set preferences for: Vehicle Brand (Toyota or Lexus) Font Size Units Language Hot Keys Setting up an account also creates a directory under your name that helps you keep your files organized. 7

Add New user If this is the first time you re logging in, click Add New User and follow the prompts to create a user account. Then, select your preferences for: Vehicle Brand Font Size Units Language Hot Keys Tips: After you create your account, you still need to select your name from the list to become the current user. 8

User Selection Once you ve set up a user account, select yourself as the current user then click OK. 9

Before connecting it to the vehicle 1) Connect VIM (Vehicle Interface Module) to PC. * If you connect VIM for the first time, you need to install the driver in PC. USB Cable DLC Cable 2) Check VIM setting. Select VIM select from Setup menu, then check OTC VIM is selected and click OK. 10

Connect to Vehicle To connect to the vehicle: Connect the DLC cable. (IG-ON) Click to launch the Vehicle Connection Wizard. Vehicle Connection Wizard: Verify that the Required Information is correct. Choose the correct Options. Click Next button. System Select Window appears. Tip: If the vehicle can have options, the Next button will not become active until you make a selection on the Option pull-down menu. 11

Connect to Vehicle -> System Select The System Select screen appears when the vehicle is connected to GTS software. It lists the ECUs installed in the vehicle. 12

Connect to Vehicle -> System Select Click this tub to access the System Select Menu. ECUs are grouped by the system to access the targeted ECUs easier. To Connect ECU. Double-click the system name, or Select the system name and click the Live Data button. 13

Connect to Vehicle -> System Select Starts the Health Check function. DTCs, monitor Status and program ID are collected from target ECUs. Starts the Customize function. Starts the ECU Reprogramming function Starts the CAN Bus Check function. It lists ECUs that are connected in CAN Bus. Starts the Print function. Returns the screen to the Main Menu Screen. 14

Health Check Health Check function provides Monitor status and Calibration IDs from target ECU. Health Check functions provide following information: Monitor Status Target ECU DTCs Calibration ID Clear All DTCs: Deletes all DTC, freeze-frame, monitor status, monitor results information and Information Codes. New Health Check: Reacquires Health Check information, and adds an additional entry in the Stored Data Tab Even File Tree. Displays Health Check results. Time Stamp: Switch the screen to the Time Stamp screen. 15

Health Check (Time Stamp) Click Time Stamp button to display the time stamp information from target ECU. The results of the Time Stamp are added to the Stored Data Tab Event File Tree. 16

Customize It is possible to verify and change the set values for customizable items. Customizable items are divided by function into Door Lock, Security, Power Window, etc. 17

CAN Bus Check When performing a CAN Bus Check, it is possible to display a list of all ECU's connected to the CAN bus. ECU information will display in this area by selecting from pull down menu below. ALL, V BUS, or Sub-BUS can be selected from menu 18

Live Data Tab A Live Data Tab is created for each ECU. Each function is performed by pressing the menu button on the Live Data Tab. 19

Live Data Menu From Live data tab you can perform the following functions. Start the Trouble Codes function. Displays diagnostic codes. Start the Data List function. ECU data can be monitored numerically or in graph form. The active test is a function to forcibly drive relays, actuators, solenoids, etc. Starts the Monitor function. Starts the Utility function. 20

Trouble Codes Displays the DTC data for the system selected on the system selection screen. Clear DTCs button: Deletes DTC, freeze-frame, monitor status, monitor results information and the information code. Store button: Saves DTC, freeze-frame (including Pending FFD), monitor status, monitor results information and the information code. FF Data button: Displays freeze-frame data when the cursor is placed on a DTC that contains freeze-frame data. 21

Data List Displays the ECU data numerically or in graph form for the system selected on the system selection screen. Once a snapshot or other data has been stored, the results can be found under the Stored Data tab. Record button: Starts Recording the Data List (Unplanned Recording). The Record button can be pressed even when Live data is being displayed. Live data can be recorded by pushing the Record button when in Manual Mode. When recording using the Record button, the settings are as follows. Trigger Classification: Manual Max. Recording Time: 30 sec. Trigger Position: 50 % TIP: On non-can vehicles, decreasing the number of displayed parameters will increase data refresh rate 213 ms New List button: Enables the user to create a list with fewer parameters. Parameters may be clicked and highlighted to be carried over to a new list with only these parameters. A list with fewer parameters may substantially increase the refresh rate of the values displayed. Remove button: Delete the selected row from the current Parameter list. Data Manager button: Displays the Data List Manger. Parameter Group list: Data required for diagnosing a specific breakdown can be grouped. The ECU data belonging to a Parameter Group can be displayed by selecting that group. Graph button: Change the display mode to Graph format. Fuel Consumption button: Launches the Fuel Consumption function. 22

Data List(Graph form) 23

Data List(Graph form, common Y-scale) 24

Data List Manager The Data List Manager lets you easily create custom data lists. 25

Active Test The active test is a function to forcibly drive relays, actuators, solenoids, etc. If they are driven normally in the active test, it is possible to judge circuits as normal from the ECU to relays, actuators, solenoids, etc. 26

Monitor Techstream provides simplified monitor results. Cumulative and Current tabs group monitor results. All monitor data is displayed on one screen. Summary Icons Continuous Pass Fail Incomplete N/A Not Available 27

Utility System checks and other functions, such as EVAP System Check and Immobilizer Key Registration, have been grouped under the Utility Selection Menu. 28

Retrieving stored Data To retrieve stored data click File and Open Scan Data File, or click from Main Menu. button Select Open service event file. Select the file you want to open, and then click Load button 29

Saving Data To save data click File and Save As. Enter a File Name. You can use the default name, or create a name that is easy for you to remember. Click SAVE Button. Save your data every time you have data you d like to keep. 30

Saving Snapshots Health Check Data List Snapshot can be saved from Health Check or Data List. Saved snapshots are saved within a event file. 31

Stored Data List The Stored Data tab provides access to stored data records: Vehicle Data System Data Tip: Click the plus and minus symbols to open and close data list items. Techstream Data 32

Tabs Global Techstream categorizes the each of function or system as tabs. System Select: when connecting to the vehicle, this tab appears. Stored Data: this tab appears when Health Check is executed in System Select window. Other tabs:appeared tab for each system which is selected by System select window. 33

Global Techstream Software(Screen Flow) System Select Live Data Stored Data *Click menu to jump to its detail page. 34