Hi-Scan Pro Utilization

Hi-Scan Pro Utilization

(EMS Diagnosis Manual)
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Contents

1. Crankshaft Position Sensor Signal Analysis

2. Camshaft Position Sensor Signal Analysis

3. TPS Signal Analysis

4. Air Flow Sensor Signal Analysis

5. O2 Sensor Signal Analysis

6. Injector Signal Analysis

7. ISC Valve Signal Analysis

8. Air Temp. Sensor Signal Analysis

9. Knock Sensor Signal Analysis

10. Vehicle Speed Sensor Signal Analysis

11. EGR Valve Signal Analysis

12. Purge Valve Signal Analysis

13. O2 Sensor Heater Signal Analysis

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1. Crankshaft position sensor(CKP) signal

analysis
1.1 Introduction of Crankshaft position sensor and principle
(1/2)
About
Sensor Crankshaft position sensor is a sensor for locating piston by ECM and necessary to find
ignition time .
If the signal of the Crankshaft position sensor keeps its consistency, then it is hard to find
starting and ending point. Therefore, two teeth are taken out from the crank and it is called
Long Tooth and the rest are called Short Tooth. By using long Tooth, TDC ( Top Dead
Center ) is found.

Contents shown by signal of crank sensor.

1. Ignition time = 360deg * Number of tooth before TDC / Number of tooth at one revolution
of engine.
Ignition time is calculated by number of tooth between the long tooth and peak voltage.
Peak voltage is obtained by measuring signal of Crankshaft Position sensor and primary
ignition wave simultaneously.
2. Engine speed (RPM) = 60 / ( Time between long tooth * Number of long tooth at one
revolution of engine)
RPM is calculated by number of long tooth at one revolution of engine.
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1. 2 Introduction of Crankshaft position sensor and

principle (2/2)
Sensor type
Three mostly used Crankshaft position sensor.
1. Optical Sensor : The sensor is used on a single-bodied cam shaft with a hole on the
disk. The signal is recognized when the signal passes through the hole while the disk is
revolving. This particular sensor is destructive by heat and humidity and makes lots of
noise. ( This is the only sensor that disk for Crankshaft position sensor revolve 1
revolution while crank shaft rotate 2 revolution. )
2. Magnetic Sensor : If the electromagnetic power generated by coil is intercepted by
revolution of a single-bodied camshaft with target wheel (normally outside of flywheel ),
then the voltage is generated. The sensor is using this voltage for signal..
3. Hall type sensor : The circuit is included in the sensor inside. This sensor electron
The circuit included inside the sensor discharge the electron. The single bodied crank
shaft with target wheel (normally outside of fly wheel ) disturbs discharging of electron
and generate the voltage. This voltage is used for signal.

Optical type Magnetic type sensor

signal

Algorithm
This sensor is the most important sensor for the ECM. If sporadic engine stall
happened , then suspect this sensor at first.
1. If the ECM detects fault on this signal, then the ECM stop fuel injection and ignition
2. If the ECM could not detect fault signal, then normal component or not equipped
component might be detected as a fault one.
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1.3 The Methodology of Crankshaft Position Sensor Signal

Measurement
How to connect sensor : A and B channel can Hi-Scan Mode : Please perform
be used simultaneously. The plus of probe(Red following procedure on the screen,
color) should be connected with signal line of - Vehicle selection
sensor and the minus(black color) should be System(Engine / Transmission /
connected with ground line of sensor. ABS )Crankshaft Position
Sensor Measuring

Sensor repair info

view.

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2. Camshaft Position sensor signal analysis

2.1 Introduction of Camshaft Position sensor and principle(1/2)

About Sensor

Camshaft Position sensor is a sensor that indicate the TDC of each cylinders by
the ECM. This sensor is necessary to calculating injection phase. We can
calculate the TDC from the Crankshaft Position sensor but cylinder number.
Therefore ECM recognize the TDC right after Camshaft Position signal. The ECM
use the cam signal located between two long tooth. If the signal of cam is located
inside the long tooth, then The ECM detects it as a fault.

TDC
TDC

TDC shown after CAM signal is

19th
19th the first TDC.

Information from the signal of cam sensor : TDC of the1st cylinder

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2.2 Introduction of Camshaft Position sensor and principle(2/2)

About Sensor
Three mostly used Camshaft Position sensor.
1. Optical Sensor : The sensor is used on a single-bodied cam shaft with a hole on the
disk. The signal is recognized when the signal passes through the hole while the disk is
revolving. This particular sensor is destructive by heat and humidity and makes lots of
noise. ( This is the only sensor that disk for Crankshaft Position sensor revolve 2
revolution while crank shaft rotate 1 revolution. )
2. Magnetic Sensor : If the electromagnetic power generated by coil is intercepted by
the revolution of a single-bodied camshaft with a target wheel (normally outside of the
flywheel ), then the voltage is generated. The sensor use this voltage for signal.
3. Hall type sensor : The circuit is included in the sensor. This sensor electron The
circuit discharge the electron. The single bodied crank shaft with a target wheel
(normally outside of fly wheel ) disturbs discharging of the electron and generates
the voltage. This voltage is used for signal

Optical / hall type sensor Magnetic type sensor

signal signal

Algorithm In order to reduce the emission, injection should be finished before intake valve open.
If the fuel is injected on the hot intake valve, then fuel is well vaporized and this helps
good combustion.
Therefore, cam signal is used to identify the cylinder number.
In case of no spark time adjustment type,we can know it by comparing cam signal
position with Crankshaft Position sensor.
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2.3 The Methodology of Camshaft Angle Sensor Signal

Measurement
How to connect sensor : Channels A and B Hi-Scan Mode : Please perform
can be used simultaneously. The plus of following procedure on the screen,
probe(Red color) should be connected to the - Vehicle
signal line of sensor and the minus(black color) selectionSystem(ENG)CAM
should be connected to the ground line of the Part(F4 key) Measuring
sensor.

Remark :
Since both A and B channels can be used
at the same time, it is better to measure
crank and Camshaft Position signal
simultaneously.
Sensor repair info view

Normal valve About sensor Data analysis

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3. Throttle Position Sensor (TPS) signal analysis

3.1 Introduction of TPS and principle

About Sensor

TPS is the sensor to find out how much the acceleration pedal accelerates. If the
line of this sensor is broken, then more than 4.7V or 2.1V of constant signal
voltage can be produced depending on ECM internal circuit..

Sensor type
Wiper type is the mostly used signal sensing type by now.

Algorithm In order to response to the drivers will quickly, fuel injection is controlled by the
acceleration speed and pedal value. If the pedal value is more than 50%, then the
oxygen sensor feedback control is stopped to control the engine with more torque.
In case of sensor failure, intake air sensor is substituted for TPS. Therefore, fast accel
and decel can not be detected with sensor failure and hesitation can occur.
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3.2 The Methodology of TPS Signal Measurement

How to connect sensor : Channels A and B Hi-Scan Mode : Please perform
can be used simultaneously. The plus of following procedure on the screen,
probe(Red color) should be connected to the - Vehicle
signal line of the sensor and the minus(black selectionSystem(ENG)TPS
color) should be connected to the ground line of Part(F4 key) Measuring
sensor.

Remark :
As it is possible to use A,B channels
at the same time, it is better to
measure TPS and intake air flow
simultaneously.
Sensor repair info view

About Sensor Data analysis

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4. Intake Air Flow Sensor Signal Analysis

4.1 Introduction of Intake Air Flow Sensor and Algorithm
About Sensor
This is the sensor to see how much air flow is coming into the cylinder. It is very
important to calculate injection time. If the line is broken, then there are occasions
when output voltage is over 4.7V depending on internal circuit like TPS.

Sensor type Mostly used sensors by now are the MAP sensor ( Intake manifold pressure check ),
MAF (Mass Air Flow :the resistance is changed when heated tip is cooled by inducted
air )and Karman Vortex (This sensor monitors vortices generated as the intake air flows
past vortex generators. Air flow is calculated by the frequency of ultrasonic waves that
are changed depending on the amount of vortices. )

Algorithm The fuel quantity is decided by the air flow and the injector opening time decides fuel
quantity. The calculated fuel amount is compensated more precisely by oxygen sensor
feedback compensation. In case of air flow sensor error, the substitute value is
calculated by engine speed and TPS.
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4.2 The Methodology of Air Flow Sensor Signal Measurement

How to connect sensor : A and B channel can Hi-Scan Mode : Please perform
be used simultaneously. The plus of probe(Red following procedure on the screen,
color) should be connected with signal line of - Vehicle
sensor and the minus(black color) should be selectionSystem(ENG)MAP
connected with ground line of sensor. Part(F4 key) Measuring

Remark :
As it is possible to measure A,B
channels, it is better to measure intake
air flow and TPS simultaneously.

Sensor repair info view

Normal value About sensor Data analysis

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5 Oxygen sensor signal analysis

5.1 Introduction of oxygen sensor and principle
About Sensor
This is the sensor to compensate the fuel injection to get the stoichiometric air fuel
ratio (14.6). The different voltage is generated depending on fuel richness
( oxygen richness ). According to this voltage variation, fuel injection is added or
subtracted so that always relevant fuel is injected.

Sensor Mostly used sensor now is the Zirconia ( It generate the voltage from 0V to 1V by oxygen
type richness ), Titania ( It generate different resistance by oxygen richness ) and UEGO
sensor ( It is used for lean burn engine and it generate different current by oxygen
richness ). Titania and Zirconia sensors are classified with and without heater.

Algorithm Oxygen sensor produce below 0.5V with rich oxygen( lean fuel) and over 0.5V with lean
oxygen (rich fuel). Using this, ECM inject more fuel when oxygen sensor voltage is
below 0.5V and reduce fuel as soon as voltage is over 0.5V. By continuing this control,
supplied fuel is getting close to stoichiometirc air fuel ratio. This is the feedback control.
In case of sensor failure, fuel is supplied by basic calculation.
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5.2 The Methodology of O2 Sensor Signal Measurement

How to connect sensor : A and B channel can Hi-Scan Mode : Please perform
be used simultaneously. The plus of probe(Red following procedure on the screen,
color) should be connected with signal line of - Vehicle
sensor and the minus(black color) should be selectionSystem(ENG)O2 sensor
connected with ground line of sensor. Part(F4 key) Measuring

Remark :
As it is possible to measure A,B
channels, it is better to measure TPS
too.

Sensor repair info view

Normal value About Data analysis

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6 Injector active signal analysis

6.1 Introduction of Injector and principle
About
The fuel quantity is decided by the air flow and the injector opening time decides fuel
Injector
quantity. The injector open by electromagnetic power and close by spring force.
Since the electromagnetic power is depending on battery power, injector opening
time is compensated by battery power.

Injector type The principles of opening ( open by electromagnetic power and close by spring force )
are mostly same. But it is classified into orifice and pintle type by injection hole.

Algorithm If the signal of Crankshaft Position sensor has the noise or broken signal, ECM stop the
fuel injection until it get normal signal of Crankshaft Position sensor.
Therefore, engine can be unstable or stall.
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6.2 The Methodology of Injector Signal Measurement

How to connect sensor : A and B channel can Hi-Scan Mode : Please perform
be used simultaneously. The plus of probe(Red following procedure on the screen,
color) should be connected with signal line of - Scope meter Engine
sensor and the minus(black color) should be Actuator Injection Measuring
connected with ground line of sensor.
.

Sensor repair info view

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7. ISC valve control signal analysis

7.1 Introduction of ISC valve and principle
About ISC ISC valve is the valve that bypass the air to keep constant engine speed when
valve
throttle valve is closed. ECM control only the opening of the valve and air is
supplied by the under pressure in the surge tank..

ISC valve Three mostly used type are DC type controlled by DC motor, Duty type controlled by duty
type and Step type controlled by the electromagnet

ISC valve ISC valve

Control line
Control line
Control line
Control line

Control line

GND Duty control

Control line

Duty type (2 coil) Step motor type

Algorithm The ECM compare the engine speed with target speed and open or close the valve
when engine speed is lower or higher than target. This compensation is composed of
proportional, integral and differential term- so called PID control..
Engine speed Target speed
Engine speed

ISC valve opening

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7.2 The Methodology of ISC Valve Signal Measurement

How to connect sensor : A and B channel can Hi-Scan Mode : Please perform
be used simultaneously. The plus of probe(Red following procedure on the screen,
color) should be connected with signal line of - Scope meter Engine
sensor and the minus(black color) should be Actuator ISC Measuring
connected with ground line of sensor.

Sensor repair info view

IAC IAC
valve valve
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8. Temperature sensor signal analysis

8.1 Introduction of temperature sensor signal and principle
About Coolant sensor is a sensor for detecting of how much engine is heated up and
Sensor necessary to control injection/ignition/ISC valve depending on engine temperature.
Because engine load is surely different depending on engine temperature.
Intake air temperature sensor is used to calculate exact intake air flow and
necessary for MAP sensor type. But it is often not to use it with MAF(Mass air flow
)type.
Some of MAP sensor include intake air temperature sensor inside and it is called T-
MAP sensor.

Sensor Type Mostly used type is a thermistor type that increase the resistance with high temperature
and decrease the resistance with low temperature.
.

T_MAP sensor Coolant temp.

Intake air temp. sensor sensor

Algorithm Intake air temperature sensor is a sensor for calculating intake air quantity more exactly.
The coolant temperature sensor is to set different target of fuel(Air Fuel ratio)/target
speed/spark time in accordance with coolant temperature to compensate different
engine load area without feedback control depending on coolant temp
Target lambda
Target ignition area depending on coolant temp. - idle status
AF range

Spark range
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8.2 The Methodology of Temperature Sensor Signal

Measurement
How to connect sensor : A and B channel can Hi-Scan Mode : Please perform
be used simultaneously. The plus of probe(Red following procedure on the screen,
color) should be connected with signal line of - Scope meter Engine
sensor and the minus(black color) should be Sensor WTS Measuring
connected with ground line of sensor.

Sensor repair info view

Coolant sensor

Coolant sensor Coolant sensor

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9. Knock sensor signal analysis

9.1 Introduction of knock sensor and algorithm
About The knock sensor employ the
Sensor piezoelectric element or silicon that
produce the signal(voltage) when it
gets pressure. If there is knocking in
the engine, then vibration is
transformed to pressure vibration and
it produces voltage. According to
this voltage, knocking is detected.

Sensor type It is difficult to distinguish the knock sensor type by means of sensor shape. But the
element to detect vibration may be different.

Knock sensor

Algorithm The frequency of knocking signal is too fast(about 6 - 18Khz) to analyze it by ECM.

Therefore, this signal is

sampled by hardware
and knocking is
detected.
But the frequency of bad
engine vibration can be
overlapped with
frequency of knocking.
So, too much knocking
can be detected by
engine vibration.
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9.2 The Methodology of Knock Sensor Signal Measurement

How to connect sensor : A and B channel can Hi-Scan Mode : Please perform
be used simultaneously. The plus of probe(Red following procedure on the screen,
color) should be connected with signal line of - Scope meter Engine
sensor and the minus(black color) should be Sensor Knock Measuring
connected with ground line of sensor.

Sensor repair info view

Normal value About sensor Data analysis

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10. Vehicle speed sensor signal analysis

10.1 Introduction of vehicle speed sensor and principle
About Vehicle speed sensor is a sensor
Sensor that check wheel speed per second
to calculate vehicle speed.
It measures speed of body of rotation
that directly connected with driving
shaft.

Sensor Mostly used vehicle speed sensor are lead type (switch on and off at every revolution )/
Type magnetic type and hall type.

VS sensor Rotor rotate with the cable Magneti

A hole for cable
connected to driving shaft c and
connection
hall type
is same
principle
as
Cranksh
aft
Position
sensor.

VS sensor(lead switch type)

Algorithm Vehicle speed is calculated by calculating how many voltage over the threshold(normally
1.0 - 2.5V) are generated at one second. If the noise signal is over the threshold, then it is
recognized as vehicle speed.
Vehicle speed signal is
required for AT car to
decide gear shifting level
and for MT car to reduce
the shock during fast
acceleration by adjusting
spark time and fuel
depending on vehicle
speed and gear level.

ECM calculates the

gear level using
engine speed and
vehicle speed.
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10.2 The Methodology of Vehicle Speed Sensor Signal

Measurement
How to connect sensor : A and B channel can Hi-Scan Mode : Please perform
be used simultaneously. The plus of probe(Red
following procedure on the screen,
color) should be connected with signal line of
- Scope meter Engine
sensor and the minus(black color) should be
Sensor Vehicle Speed
connected with ground line of sensor.
Measuring

Sensor repair info view

Vehicle speed Vehicle speed

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11. EGR valve control signal analysis

11.1 Introduction of EGR valve and principle
About EGR This is a valve to add exhaust gas into
the cylinder and so the combustion
temperature is reduced.
Reduced combustion temperature results
reducing of nitrous-oxide emission.
Exhaust gas is supplied through this
valve by under-pressure of surge tank.

EGR type Mostly used one is mechanical type that the valve is opened by under-pressure of surge
tank as soon as solenoid valve is opened. And the solenoid valve is opened by ON/OFF
system or duty system. In case of EEGR(Electric EGR) type, the EGR valve is opened
by electromagnetic power..

Electric EGR valve Mechanical EGR valve

Algorithm EGR valve is opened within the range(2 - 7%) that is not to give big influence on engine
operation. Opening value is controlled not to have big engine vibration. Therefore, in
case of ON/OFF type, ON signal is activated in the area (engine speed & intake air flow )
where no engine problem is found. With the EGR gas, ignition angle should be retarded
about 4 - 8 degree
If the EGR gas is provided into the
cylinder, combustion temperature
is reduced and it is effective on
reducing of nitrous-oxide
emission.
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11.2 The Methodology of EGR Valve Signal Measurement

How to connect sensor : A and B channel can Hi-Scan Mode : Please perform
be used simultaneously. The plus of probe(Red following procedure on the screen,
color) should be connected with signal line of - Scope meter Engine
sensor and the minus(black color) should be Actuator EGR valve
connected with ground line of sensor. Measuring

Sensor repair info view

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12. Purge valve control signal analysis

12.1 Introduction of purge valve control and principle
About valve Fuel vapor gas from fuel tank is
not emitted to the air but stored in
the canister to follow the emission
regulation. And then this fuel
vapor gas is supplied to the engine
via purge valve during engine
running.

Part type Mostly used one is solenoid valve type that uses under-pressure of surge tank while
valve is open. This is also divided into ON/OFF and duty type..

Purge solenoid valve

Canister

Algorithm Purge valve is opened in the limit area no to give big influence on engine operation.
Opening amount is controlled no to have rpm drop by too much rich fuel caused by purge
gas. Therefore, in case of ON/OFF type, ON signal is controlled to activate in the area
( engine speed, intake air flow )of no engine problem.
If purge gas is
supplied into the
cylinder, mixture is
getting richer. But
as it is
compensated by
oxygen sensor,
total fuel amount is
same
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12.2 The Methodology of Purge Valve Signal Measurement

How to connect sensor : A and B channel can Hi-Scan Mode : Please perform
be used simultaneously. The plus of probe(Red following procedure on the screen,
color) should be connected with signal line of - Scope meter Engine
sensor and the minus(black color) should be Actuator Purge valve
connected with ground line of sensor. Measuring

Sensor repair info view

Canister purge solenoid

Canister purge solenoid valve

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13. Oxygen sensor heater control signal analysis

13.1 Introduction of oxygen sensor control and principle
About
sensor Oxygen sensor heater is a heater to heat up the tip
of oxygen sensor. Since oxygen sensor activate
when the sensor temperature is over 370degC,
heater is needed to prevent delay of signal at low
exhaust gas temperature.

Sensor type
There are oxygen sensor without
heater too. Oxygen sensor without
heater is used to reduce the cost.

Algorithm
In order to prevent sensor
over-heating, heater control is
stopped at high exhaust gas
temperature area. In case of
engine start, sensor might be
cracked by heating due to
water on the sensor.
Therefore, heating is start
after water is evaporated
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13.2 The Methodology of O2 Sensor Heater Signal

Measurement
How to connect sensor : A and B channel can Hi-Scan Mode : Please perform
be used simultaneously. The plus of probe(Red following procedure on the screen,
color) should be connected with signal line of - Scope meter Engine
sensor and the minus(black color) should be Sensor O2 sensor Measuring
connected with ground line of sensor.

Sensor repair info view

Normal value About Sensor Data analysis