How to Use JCB Diagnostic Tool

What’s JCB Electronic Service tool

JCB diagnostic tool is the fault finding device used in JCB bucket, excavator, tractor, forklift, truck and generators. With the JCB diagnostic tool, you can detect faults on the vehicle, perform sensor and parameter measurements, and perform program and calibration update operations.

JCB Electronic Service Tool Feature:

1. Fault Code Reading and Ranking: The tool can read and display fault codes from JCB machinery’s Electronic Control Units (ECUs) and prioritize them based on their importance or severity.
2. Calibration and Programming: JCB EST is capable of calibrating and parameterizing the Engine Control Modules (ECMs) and programming specific blocks within the ECUs.
3. Service Interval Adjustment: It allows for adjusting or resetting service intervals in the JCB machinery.
4. Compatibility with JCB Service Master 4 (2019): The tool is designed to work with the JCB Service Master 4 software released in 2019, which likely enhances its diagnostic capabilities.
5. CAN Protocol and OBD II System: It supports the Controller Area Network (CAN) protocol used in modern vehicles, and it is compatible with the On-Board Diagnostics II (OBD II) system.
6. Instructions for JCB Engines and Other Brands: The tool provides instructions for use, repair, and diagnostics of vehicles powered by JCB engines and engines from other manufacturers such as Isuzu, Deutz, and Cummins.
7. Full Original JCB Repair and Service Manuals: It offers access to complete and original JCB repair and service manuals and bulletins, providing comprehensive information for repairs and maintenance.
8. JCB Spare Parts Support: The tool likely provides information on JCB spare parts availability for all markets.
9. Programming Special Parameters: It allows for programming special parameters, which may be available as separate options.
10. Supported Languages: The tool supports multiple languages, including English, German, Spanish, French, Italian, and Portuguese, making it accessible to technicians globally.

JCB Service Tool Supported Models and Engines

Agricultural models:
1. Fastrac Tractors (2000-3000, 3000 Series
2, 3000 Series 3, 3000 Series 4, 7000 Series, 8250 Series 1, 8250 Series 2, 8000 Series 3), 2. Telescopic Handlers (2007-, 2007+, Tier 4, 525-60 Compact Loadall),
3. Wheeled Loading Shovels (Large, Large 2012+, Compact (Tier 4 CWLS), Medium (411, 413 ,417, 418S Tier 4i)
4. Telemasters (TM180/220, TM310, TM320)

Construction models:
1. Backhoe Loaders,
2. AMS/DECU Machines (Tracked (JS/JZ/JZ70), Wheeled),
3. Compact Excavators (Mini/Midi) (801-8065, 8080-8085,65R1-86C1),
4. Telescopic Handlers (2007-, 2007+, Tier 4, 525-60 Compact Loadall),
5. Skidsteer Loaders (Robot, Other), Teletrucks (Tier 4),
6. Wheeled Loading Shovels (Large, Large 2012+, Compact (Tier 4 CWLS), Medium (411, 413 ,417, 418S Tier 4i)),
7. Telemasters (TM180/220, TM310, TM320)),
8. Articulated Dump Trucks, Vibratory Compactors (Tier 3, Interim Tier 4, VMT380/430),
9. Rough Terrain Forklifts (Tier 2/3 RTFL, Tier 4 RTFL), 10. Teletruks (Tier 4).

Waste models:
Telescopic Handlers (Tier 3, Tier 4).

Engines:
1. Dieselmax and Dieselmax 672 (IPU, OEM Base, G Drive),
2. Ecomax (IPU, OEM Base, G Drive), Kohler TCR Engine.
3. Generators: G46X/QX, G141X/QX, G165S/QS, G200S/QS, G220S/QS.

How to use JCB Diagnostic Electronic Service Tool

Connecting the Diagnostics
To use Diagnostics your laptop computer must be connected to the machine CANbus. Connect Servicemaster to the Machine CANbus
Starting the Diagnostics
1 Turn ON the machine ignition and additionally start the engine if required (taking normal precautions).
2 Start JCB Servicemaster on the laptop computer.

3 Make sure that the correct DLA is selected in the chooser. Click on `Utilities’, DLA Setup. The DLA
Chooser window opens. Check the button to match to the Current Device. Click `Apply’..

Diagnostics Overview
There are several key elements to the diagnostics tool.
These can be seen labelled below. Each element is explained in detail in later sections.

Overall, the JCB Electronic Service Tool appears to be a comprehensive and powerful diagnostic and service tool designed to meet the needs of JCB machinery dealers and technicians. It encompasses various features that can aid in efficiently diagnosing and maintaining JCB equipment, thereby reducing downtime and enhancing overall performance.