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Air Conditioning 
Portable Diagnostic Unit - Signal Monitoring 3^^? 
Air Conditioning Signal Monitoring 
The following signals can be monitored using the PDU. The abbreviated name of the signal is shown on the PDU 
display. 
Display Name Full Signal Name 
AMBTEMP Ambient temperature sensor 
ARECIP Auto-Recirculation input 
ARECOP Auto-Recirculation output 
AUX+ Auxiliary battery positive 
CLUREL Clutch relay drive output 
CVSOL Centre vent solenoid 
DEFSOL Defrost solenoid 
DIFF Temperature differential 
EVSEN Evaporator sensor 
FANDEF Fanspeed defrost 
FANHIG Fanspeed high 
FAN LOW Fanspeed low 
FANMED Fanspeed medium 
FIVEV Five volt supply voltage 
FORSERL Lower servo forward drive 
FORSERU Upper servo forward drive 
GND10 Ground voltage 
GND2 Ground voltage 
GND38 Ground voltage 
GND45 Ground voltage 
GND6 Ground voltage 
HSREL High speed relay drive 
ICSEN In-Car sensor 
LBLOFB Left blower feedback voltage 
LBLOWOP Left blower output voltage 
LSERFB Lower servo feedback potentiometer 
MPROBE Measurement probe 
POWIN+ Switched power input 
POWOP+ Power output 
RBLOFB Right blower feedback voltage 
RBLOWOP Right blower output voltage 
REF Reference signal 
REVSERL Lower servo reverse drive 
REVSERU Upper servo reverse drive 
TEMPDEM Temperature demand 
USERFB Upper servo feedback potentiometer 
WATSW Water switch 
WATVAL Water valve 
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Air Conditioning 
Portable Diagnostic Unit - Signal Definitions 
ThefollowingsignalsaresupportedontheAir-ConditioningControlModule. For each signal. The signal name, mnemonic 
and background information are detailed. 
Ambient Temperature Sensor 
(AMBTEMP) 
Auto-Recircuiation Input 
(ARECIP) 
Auto-Recirculation Output 
(ARECOP) 
Auxiliary Battery Positive 
(AUX+) 
Clutch Relay Drive Output 
(CLUREL) 
A/CCM Pin 34 ref Pin 6 
This sensor is located in the right hand blower motor. This signal is used to enable 
the A/C system to compensate for changes in ambient air temperature. The output 
to pin 34 is 2.732 volts at 0 degrees Celsius and changes by 0.01 volts for each 
degree Celsius above or below zero. 
A/CCM Pin 9 ref Pin 6 
This is effectively an On/Off switch for the A/C system and forms part of the fan 
control switch. 
Switch Off - Pin 9 should be at ground 
Switch On - Pin 9 should be at 10+ volts. 
When pin 9 is at ground, pin 3 will be at 10+ volts causing the recirculation flaps 
to open. 
A/CCM Pin 3 ref Pin 6 
This signal will cause the recirculation flaps to close. Operating conditions should 
be: 
A/C Off - 10+ volts at pin 3, flaps open. 
Temp demand minimum - 10+ volts at pin 3, flaps open. 
Defrost - 0 volts at pin 3, flaps closed. 
Temp demand max - 0 volts at pin 3, flaps closed. 
A/CCM Pin 1 ref Vehicle Battery -ve 
This signal istheauxiliary supply to the A/CCM. Pin
 1
 should read battery voltage 
if the ignition switch is in the auxiliary or ignition on positions. Pin
 1
 should read 
0 volts when the ignition switch is in the Off position or in position III whilst 
cranking the engine. Loss of this supply will cause total failureof the A/C system. 
A/CCM Pin 20 ref Pin 6 
This signal responds to the input at pin 5 (evaporator sensor). When pin 5 is 
between 2.715 and 2.725 volts, pin 20 should read below 1 volt, and the 
compressor clutch will be switched off. When pin 5 is between 2.735 and 2.745 
volts,
 pin 20 will rise to 10+ volts and the compressor will re-engage. 
Centre Vent Solenoid 
(CVSOL) A/CCM Pin 18 ref Pin 6 
The centre vent solenoid controls the operation of the centre vent flap. The centre 
vent will open to increase the cooling capabilities of the vehicle when cooling is 
selected.
 In all other conditions, the centre vent will be closed. 
Solenoid energised: pin 18 should read 10+volts and the centre vent will be open. 
Solenoid de-energised; pin 18 should read below 0.5 volts and the centre vent 
should be closed. 
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Air Conditioning 
Portable Diagnostic Unit - Signal Definitions ^^P 
Ground Voltage 
(GND2) 
Ground Voltage 
(GND38) 
Ground Voltage 
(GND45) 
Ground Voltage 
(GND6) 
High Speed Relay Drive 
(HSREL) 
In-Car Sensor 
(ICSEN) 
A/CCMPin2refPin6 
A/CCM Pin 38 ref Pin 6 
A/CCM Pin 45 ref Pin 6 
A/CCM Pin 6 ref Battery -ve 
The four ground signals above must be at battery negative voltage at all times. 
A/CCM Pin 16 ref Pin 6 
The high speed relay drive signal is used to energise the high speed relay and to 
run the blowers at full speed, bypassing the normal fan control circuit. The high 
speed relay will be energised whenever Defrost or High speed Fans is selected. 
Relay energised, pin 16 should read 10+ volts 
Relay de-energised, pin 16 should read below 0.5 volts. 
If the signal at pin 16 is correct but only one fan responds, suspect a fault in the 
harness or relay. 
A/CCM Pin 4 ref Pin 6 
The in-car temperature sensor operates in the range 0-5 volts. Actual output is 
2.732 volts at 0 degrees Celsius ±0.01 volts for every degree Celsius above or 
below zero. The sensor signal forms a reference point for the whole system. 
If the signal on this pin remains at less than
 1
 volt, suspect either a short to ground 
on the signal wire or an open circuit on the 5 volt supply line to the sensor. 
If the signal rises to approximately 3 volts, then suspect an open circuit on the 
ground supply to the sensor. 
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Air Conditioning 
Portable Diagnostic Unit Signal Definitions ~3^^? 
Measurement Probe 
(MPROBE) 
Switched Power Input 
(POWIN+) 
Power Output 
(POWOP+) 
Right Blower Feedback Voltage 
(RBLOFB) 
Right Blower Output Voltage 
(RBLOWOP) 
Measurement probe (RED) with reference to measurement probe (BLACK). 
A/CCM Pin 44 ref Pin 6 
Switched power-in is a signal from the control module. Unlike the unswitched 
power available on pins 1 and 12, this signal is only available when the A/C is 
switched on. 
A/CCM Pin 12 ref vehicle battery +ve 
This is the ignition power for the whole A/C system. It passes through the A/CCM 
via pins 1 and 12 (and a feedback protection diode) before supplying the fan 
control switch. Pin 12 should normally read battery voltage with the ignition 
switch in positions I or
 II.
 With the ignition switch off, pin 12 should read 0 volts. 
A/CCM Pin 33 ref Pin 6 
The purpose of the blower feedback is to inform the control module of the present 
blower speed. This enables the control module to directly monitor and control 
blower motor speed. With Manual selected, the blower operates in four basic 
ranges: 
Low Speed 
Temp Min: 
Temp Med: 
Temp Max: 
Medium Speed 
Temp Min: 
Temp Med: 
Temp Max: 
High Speed 
Pin 33 = 1±1 volt at all temperature settings 
Defrost 
Pin 33 = 1±1 volt at all temperature settings 
pin 33 = 5±1 volt 
pin 33 = 9±1volt 
pin 33 = 5±1 volt 
pin 33 = 2±1 volt 
pin 33 = 6±1volt 
pin 33 = 2±1 volt 
A/CCM Pin 32 ref Pin 6 
This signal is produced by the control module to drive the blower motor. The signal 
can vary from 0-3 volts depending on blower motor
 speed.
 The higher the voltage, 
the higher the blower motor speed. This signal is amplified by a simple amplifier 
circuit inside the blower motor. This circuit also supplies the feedback signals to 
pins 22 and 33. 
Note: If
 the
 signal
 rises
 above 5 volts, then
 suspect a
 fault in the amplifier circuit. 
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The Aston Martin Lagonda Diagnostic System 
Installation Instructions 
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Figure 7. The Aston Martin Diagnostic System 
Key to Figure 1 
1. 
2. 
3. 
4. 
5. 
6. 
7. 
7.1. 
7.2. 
7.3. 
7.4. 
7.5. 
7.6. 
7.7. 
8. 
9. 
10. 
11. 
LCD touch screen 
Power on switch 
Power off switch 
Screen contrast control 
Battery charge indicator (Orange/Yellow) 
Power on indicator (Green) 
PDU interface connectors 
Black probe 
Red probe 
Current clamp 
Pressure transducer 
Vehicle battery adaptor (VBA) 
VIA, base station, serial interface and system test 
Temperature probe 
Battery cover 
Connector A for vehicle cable 
VIA power input cable 
Connector B for vehicle cable 
12. 
13. 
14. 
15. 
16. 
17. 
18. 
19. 
20. 
21. 
22. 
23. 
24. 
25. 
26. 
27. 
28. 
29. 
Connector for PDU cable 
VIA status indicator 
Vehicle Interface Adaptor (VIA) 
Portable Diagnostic Unit (PDU) 
Base Station 
Base station door 
Base station door lock 
Charging and loading data connector 
Secondary charging connector 
Power on indicator (Green) 
Status Indicator (Red) 
CD-ROM drive 
Electronic module securing screws 
CD-ROM eject button 
CD-ROM drive active light 
Audio output (not used) 
Audio level (not used) 
Base station drawer. 
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The Aston Martin Lagonda Diagnostic System 
Installation Instructions "^P 
Component Identification 
Base Station (Fig
 1
 -16) 
The Base Station is a wall or bench mounted steel 
unit on which up to two Portable Diagnostic Units 
and a Vehicle Interface Adaptor can be stored. 
Portable Diagnostic Unit (PDU) (Fig 1-15) 
The PDU is a hand held diagnostic tool utilising a 
touch sensitive screen and serial communications 
capability 
Electronics Module 
The Electronics Module is located behind the base 
station door (Fig
 1
 -17) and facilitates the charging 
of the PDU battery. Also contained in the module 
is
 the CD-ROM drive (Fig
 1
 -23) for the storage of
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system software. The PDU must be connected to 
the electronic modu le whenever it is located on the 
base station. 
Vehicle interface Adaptor (VIA) (Fig
 1
 -14) 
The VIA enables the PDU to interface with vehicle 
systems not equipped with serial communications. 
Vehicle Battery Adaptor (VBA) 
The VBA provides the correct voltage to power the 
PDU from the vehicle battery and also protects the 
PDU from any interference from the vehicles 
electrical systems. 
Controls 
The Touching the Power On button (Fig 2-2) will 
switch on the unit and bringon the screen backlight. 
Also note that the Power On Indicator (Fig 2-6) will 
illuminate. 
Touching the Power Off button (Fig 2-3) will turn off 
the unit, screen backlight and power on indicator. 
The Touch Sensitive Screen (Fig 2-1) is used to 
display information in digital or in graphic forms. 
Program options are also displayed and may be 
selected by touching the appropriate area of the 
screen. 
CAUTION:
 The use of sharp pointed implements 
will damage the touch sensitive screen. Use only 
light finger pressure to operate the PDU. 
To adjust the screen contrast, rotate the contrast 
control (Fig 2-4) to the required position. 
In order to preserve the battery charge, the power 
to the screen backlight is automatically switched 
off after 5 minutes of inactivity. In this state, the 
Power On indicator (Fig 2-6) remains illuminated 
to indicate that the PDU is in stand-by mode. 
Touching the screen will return the PDU to normal 
operating mode. 
Diagnostic System Cables 
Cables 
The cables connecting the diagnostic system 
elements together and to the electronic units of the 
vehicle are identified in the following illustrations. 
The cables should be stowed in the base station 
drawer or in the pockets of the PDU and VIA 
carrying cases. 
CAUTION: Care must be taken when using the 
vehicle cables since they are capable of
 passing 
high currents. Short Circuits are a fire
 risk. 
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Figure 2. The Portable Diagnostic Unit 
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Diagnostic System Cables 
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3130-0030-01 VIA-PDU Cable 
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3130-0778-00-B Anti-Lock Brakes 
3130-0064-01 Base Station-PDU Cable 
3130-0475-00 Test Probes 
VBA 
3130-0024-01 Vehicle Battery Adapti 
3130-0764-00 Road Test Ext Cable 
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The Aston Martin Lagonda Diagnostic System 
Installation Instructions 
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Powering-Up the Base Station 
When first operating the System or when first using 
a PDU fitted with substitute batteries, it will take up 
to36 hourstoachievefull charge. Inthemeantime, 
the PDU can be used whilst connected to the base 
station or to the vehicle battery. 
Vi/\RNmGS: 
When using the system equipment, basic safety 
precautions should always be followed, including: 
Carefully read and follow all instructions. 
Care should be taken as burns can occur from 
touching hot parts. 
Do not operate the appliance with a damaged 
mains lead or if the appliance has been dropped or 
damaged. Call your local GenRad Service Centre 
immediately for a substitute
 part. 
Do not let the mains lead hang over the
 edge
 of the 
table, bench or counter or come into contact with 
hot manifolds or moving fan blades. 
The Aston Martin Portable Diagnostic Unit
 is
 fitted with an 
auto switching power supply suitable for voltage supplies 
of 100 - 240 VAC 50 - 60 Hz. You need only check that 
the power cord connector is of the correct type for your 
power outlets. 
1.
 Connect the mains lead to the mains outlet. 
2.
 Check that the green indicator lamp above the base 
station door is illuminated. If the green lamp does 
not come on, see the problem solving section for 
advice. 
3. After a few seconds, during which the electronics 
module completes its self-test, the red OK indicator 
lamp should illuminate. If the red lamp does not 
come on, see the problem solving section for 
advice. 
4.
 Allow the base station electronics module to reach 
working temperature. This will take approximately 
BOminutes, after which time the base station will be 
ready to accept the software on CD-ROM. 
5. Slide the PDU into its carrying case and place the 
associated cables and probes in the carrying case 
compartments. 
6. Place the carrying case onto the base station at the 
far left side (Fig 5). This is the normal place for 
charging the battery, loading software and storing 
the PDU. Note that it is retained by raised retaining 
blocks which fit inside the recesses under the 
carrying cases (Fig 5). 
7. Remove the protective coverfromthe PDU interface 
panel socket (Fig
 1
 -7.6) 
8. Usingthe PDU to base station cable (0064) connect 
panel socket 6 to the base station left socket (Fig
 1
 -
19).
 The indicator lamp will glow orange during 
fast charge and yellow during trickle charging. 
9. A second PDU can be fitted on the central position 
on the base station and may be connected to the 
right charging socket using a second cable (0064). 
Note that both units may be charged simultaneously 
but software may only be loaded from CD-ROM 
using the left base station socket. 
Figure 5. Normal PDU position 
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Battery Charging 
The PDU is fitted with internal NICAD batteries 
which allow the PDU to be transported whilst 
retaining programs. The batteries are not designed 
to be used as a general power source. A special 
circuit monitorstheamountofcharge in the batteries 
so that they cannot be overcharged. 
From the time when first operating the system or a 
PDU fitted with substitute batteries, it will take up 
to 36 hours to achieve full charge. In the meantime, 
the PDU can be used whilst connected to the base 
station or to the vehicle battery. Keep transit times 
to and from the vehicle as short as reasonably 
possible to preserve battery charge. 
Subsequent battery charges
 shou Id
 take six to seven 
hours from fully discharged. The PDU must always 
be left connected to the base station when not in 
use in order to keep the batteries fully charged. 
CAUTION: The rechargeable NICAD batteries 
fitted to the PDU are of a special type and must 
only be replaced with GenRad approved parts. Do 
not substitute the batteries with any other type. 
Always
 dispose
 of old batteries in compliance with 
local recycling regulations. The procedure for 
changing the battery pack
 is
 described later in this 
installation guide. 
Operating Procedures 
Refer to the Aston Martin Diagnostic System Users 
Guide for detail on each of the PDU software 
options 
Selecting Diagnostics 
1.
 Switch on the PDU, the main menu will be 
displayed. 
2.
 Select 'Run Diagnostic' from the main menu and 
confirm the selection by pressing the 'tick'
 icon.
 A 
sequence of menus will be displayed requesting 
identification of the vehicle under test. 
3. The system will load the appropriate software. 
4.
 On completion of software loading, disconnect the 
PDU from the base station and transfer it in its 
carrying case to the vehicle. The additional pockets 
in the carrying case may be used for carrying any 
interface cables required. 
5. If the VIA is required, also transfer it in its carrying 
case to the vehicle together with any vehicle 
interface cable required. 
Using the PDU on the Vehicle 
At the vehicle, the PDU may be removed from its 
carrying case if required. The PDU should always 
be connected to the vehicle using the Vehicle 
Battery Adaptor (VBA) (0024). The PDU will 
continue to charge from the vehicle battery. 
Vehicle Battery Adaptor 
This unit transforms battery voltage to the correct 
level for the PDU. The VBA (Fig 13) also contains 
electrical filters to protect the PDU from any voltage 
spikes or other interference from the vehicle which 
could affect PDU operation. 
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Figure 13. The vehicle battery adaptor 
Vehicle Interface Adaptor 
When the software requires the Vehicle Interface 
Adaptor to be used, it is powered from the vehicle 
battery (Fig 14). The Vehicle Battery Adaptor 
incorporates a socket into which the VIA to VBA 
cable (0028) is inserted. The opposite end of this 
cable is inserted into the connector on the VIA 
panel. 
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Step 4 
Connect the mains power to the base station. Is the base station red indicator illuminated? 
YES - Go to step 5 
NO - Renew the electronic module (0019) 
Steps 
Switch off the PDU and disconnect
 al I
 cables. Set up the PDU to charge from the left charge socket on the base station 
using one of the PDU to base station cables. Is the PDU charge indicator (Fig 1-5) illuminated. 
YES - Go to step 9 
NO - Go to step 6 
Step 6 
Set up the PDU to charge from the right socket on the base station using the same PDU to base station cable. Is the 
PDU charge indicator (Fig 1-5) illuminated. 
YES - Co to step 8 
NO - Go to step 7 
Step 7 
Using the VBA, connect the PDU to a charged vehicle battery. Is the PDU charge indicator illuminated? 
YES - Go to step 8 
NO - Renew the PDU (001 7) 
Steps 
Switch off the PDU and disconnect all cables. Connect the PDU to the base station left connector using the second 
PDU to base station cable (0064). Is the PDU charge indicator illuminated? 
YES - The first PDU to base station cable (0064) is faulty, renew the cable. 
NO - Renew the electronic module (0019). 
Step 9 
Switch on the PDU. Is the PDU power indicator (Fig 1-6) illuminated? 
YES - Go to step 10. 
NO - Renew the PDU (001 7). 
Step 10 
Is the PDU touch screen illuminated? 
YES - Go to step 12. 
NO - Go to step 11. 
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