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Diag4 ARGO TRACTORS version 1.0.0.0
1. Introduction and Presentation
2. Components and Connections
3. The Diag4 ARGO TRACTORS program
4. Working procedure and user scenarios
5. Diagnosis on the vehicle
6. Support – Diag4ARGO Help Desk
1. Introduction and Presentation
2. Components and Connections
3. The Diag4 ARGO TRACTORS program
4. Working procedure and user scenarios
5. Diagnosis on the vehicle
6. Support – Diag4ARGO Help Desk
 Diag4 ARGO TRACTORS is a new diagnostic system developed to carry out diagnosis on new
vehicles in the ARGO TRACTORS group (Landini, McCormick and Valpadana)
The system consists of a software part and a hardware part.
The software part involves the use of an application known as
Diag4 ARGO TRACTORS, which guides the user through the
performance of diagnostic functions.

The hardware part, excluding the device on which the application is installed,
consists of a communication card, also known as a VCI, and named Argo DIAG4.
The VCI allows communication between the application and
the vehicle to be diagnosed.
 MAIN FUNCTIONS
Diag4 ARGO TRACTORS is used to:
• diagnose and test vehicles to resolve problems associated with the on-board electronics
• allow the user to have access to all ARGO diagnostic activities
• replace faulty components and then reconfigure the components and the vehicle
• generate a report on the operations carried out that is valid for customers as well as acting as an archive of diagnostic
activities carried out by the workshop
 INNOVATIVE CHARACTERISTICS
From a diagnostic viewpoint:
• automatic identification of the vehicle model by reading the serial number or type of tractor
(where this function is implemented)
• diagnostic reports

From a user viewpoint:

• offers an intuitive user interface that is easy to use
• is technologically in line with current standards
 Distribution of Diag4 ARGO TRACTORS

The new diagnostic tool will be distributed in the version Starter Kit
1. Introduction and Presentation
2. Components and Connections
3. The Diag4 ARGO TRACTORS program
4. Working procedure and user scenarios
5. Diagnosis on the vehicle
6. Support – Diag4ARGO Help Desk
 CONNECTION METHODS

The following hardware can be used with Diag4 ARGO

TRACTORS:
• Tablets
• VCIs
• Diagnostic cables
• USB cable

A – Tablet 1 – Bluetooth B – VCI

2 – USB

Diag4 ARGO TRACTOR software is installed on the Panasonic FZ-G1 (A) tablet.

The Argo DIAG4 (B) communication card must be connected to the tractor diagnostic input by means of special
diagnostic cables.

The connection between the tablet (A) and VCI (B) takes place in two different ways: Bluetooth (1) or USB (2).
 Diag4 ARGO TRACTORS - Starter Kit

The Starter Kit launch version includes the following components:

- Carrying case
- Panasonic FZ-G1 tablet (pre-installed)
- Power source for Panasonic FZ-G1 tablet
- USB key for Panasonic FZ-G1 tablet recovery
- VCI Argo DIAG4
- Diagnostic cables
- USB cable
 Panasonic FZ-G1 TABLET
The Panasonic FZ-G1 tablet is pre-installed in order to facilitate and simplify operations by the user

Before beginning to use the application, it will be necessary to activate the Diag4 ARGO TRACTORS licence

Configuration
- Microsoft Windows 8.1 operating system
- Multilingual installation
- English as default language
- Pre-configured antivirus software (with up to 10 client installations)
- Password protected BIOS (password communicated in case of need)
- Hibernation, standby and screensaver modes are disabled
- Diag4 ARGO TRACTORS runs quickly from an icon in Metro GUI
- Rapid access to ARGO portals by means of links in Internet Explorer
- Open system with 3 users:
- ARGO: User credential with Password (autologon mode)
- Administrator: Admin credential (with known password)
- Help Desk: Admin credential (with non-public Password)
- Icons preset on Start page (Tile in Metro GUI)
- Tablet recovery (from USB key supplied)
- Team Viewer preset for remote support Technical specifications
- Windows Update locked and remotely managed • Intel® Core™ i5-3437U vPro processor
• Windows 8.1 Pro
• Intel HD 4000 graphics card
• Display technology for new generation IPSα external environments
• Bright 10.1" display WUXGA (1920x1200)
• Capacitative touchscreen with 10 finger multi-touch + digitiser pen
• Resistance to drops from 120 cm
• Resistant to water and dust
• Up to 8 hours battery life (replaceable by user)
• Port with flexible configuration (serial, LAN, micro SD or USB 2.0)
• Light structure – approximately 1.1 kg
 Any change to the initial (factory) configurations involve tampering with the system

To restore the system, it is necessary to carry out tablet recovery

USB DRIVE FOR RECOVERY

The recovery USB drive (provided) must be used only and exclusively when it is necessary to carry out recovery on the
Panasonic FZ-G1 tablet

The USB drive cannot be used as a data storage peripheral

Recovery of Panasonic FZ-G1 tablet

To carry out recovery, contact the Diag4ARGO Help Desk for instructions on operations to be carried out and to obtain the
password (BIOS).

The operations to be carried out are as follows:

• With the tablet turned off, connect the Recovery USB drive
• Turn on the tablet and go into the BIOS (by entering the password you have been given by the Diag4ARGO Help Desk)
• Boot up from the USB
• Tablet recovery will now be started
• Wait for completion
 VCI Argo DIAG4
This is the new communication card and allows diagnosis of tractors in the ARGO TRACTORS vehicle fleet
(from the Landini series 7 and McCormick series x7.6)

Operation of Diag4 ARGO TRACTORS, to perform diagnostic functions,

is dependent on the use of the Argo DIAG4 VCI

Communication with the Diag4 ARGO TRACTORS application can

take place by means of a USB connection or via Bluetooth (wireless)
Behaviour of the VCI and LED status

• Supply LED (red) – indicates whether the VCI is powered

o On – VCI powered
o Off – VCI not powered

• Communication LED (green) – indicates communication status with the vehicle

o Flashing (rapid) – VCI in communication with the vehicle
o Off – VCI not communicating with the vehicle
o Flashing (frequency 1 sec.) – VCI attempting to communicate with the
vehicle but is not receiving an answer
Communication LED
• Bluetooth LED (blue) – indicates Bluetooth mode status (green)
Bluetooth LED
o On – VCI in Bluetooth mode (blue)
o Off – VCI not in Bluetooth mode

Power LED
(red)
 DIAGNOSTIC CABLES
To carry out the diagnostic functions, the VCI must be connected to the vehicle by means of special diagnostic cables.
Deutsch CAN2 Connector Diagnostic cable Superseal RS232 Connector Diagnostic Cable

Connection between VCI and Vehicle

• Deutsch CAN2 Connector Diagnostic Cable
Connect the end of the cable with the 26 pin connector (D-type connector) to the VCI.
Connect the CPC connector (round) to the vehicle diagnostic input.
• Superseal RS232 Connector Diagnostic Cable
Connect the end of the cable with the 26 pin connector (D-type connector) to the VCI.
Connect the other connectors to the vehicle.

USB CABLE

This can be used to establish communication between the application

and the VCI (to be used as an alternative to Bluetooth mode)

Do not use USB cables longer than 1 m.

1. Introduction and Presentation
2. Components and Connections
3. The Diag4 ARGO TRACTORS program
4. Working procedure and user scenarios
5. Diagnosis on the vehicle
6. Support – Diag4ARGO Help Desk
 STARTING UP Diag4 ARGO TRACTORS

When the tablet is turned on, the first screen displayed is the
Windows 8 Metro GUI.
Start up the Diag4 ARGO TRACTORS application by pressing the
appropriate icon.

A series of preliminary operations will be carried out that are

required to start up all the services, including a check on the installed
licence and the presence of updates.

If no problems are identified that cause the program to lock

(e.g.: licence expired …) the application will be started.
 INTERFACE STRUCTURE
The interface structure is the same for all screens and is based on a main window, which displays the Title bar
and the Active Page.

Title bar
Allows display of:
• VCI in use
(and rapid access to VCI selection)
• VCI connection status in use
• Language selected for the application (rapid
access to Language selection)
• Rapid access to User guide

Controls are also present to exit the

application and adjust the windows
size to the screen
Active Page
This is the central section of the window where all
the functions and operations being run are displayed
in an interactive manner.

The user interacts with the interactive content of the

page by means of buttons.

The Active Page contains:

1. Navigation bar
Displays the name of the selected
function and the navigation controls that
can be used to switch between the
panels and the functions
2. Control bar 1 2
Displays the possible actions and controls
relating to the procedures and the
function in use
3. Main controls
Further controls may be found in the
lower part of the Active Page.
These allow navigation between the
functions (e.g.: exit diagnosis, return to
main page, forward, back …). 3
 HOME PAGE

When the diagnostic program is started up, the first page displayed will be the Home page.

This gives access to all tool functions (diagnosis, maintenance, manuals …)

It is subdivided into two main groups: Diagnostic activities and Support activities

1. Diagnostic activities
Gives access to diagnostic functions: 1 2
- History of vehicles diagnosed
- Automatic search of vehicle
- Manual selection of vehicle

2. Support activities
Gives access to diagnostic support functions:
- Tractor manuals
- User guide
- Device maintenance
 DEVICE MAINTENANCE

From here it is possible to configure the application and manage preferences, updates, licence and VCI.
 Preferences

The Preferences function can be used to change the application setting

The tractor repair manual language setting is included among Preferences

Choose the required language and confirm

 Card Management Allows management of communication cards

Before carrying out any

other operation
(e.g.: licence activation,
diagnostic functions …)
It is essential to link your VCI to
Diag4 ARGO TRACTORS

If no VCI is linked or if the linked VCI is different from the one in use, it is
not possible to continue with the diagnostic functions (except in
simulation mode with VCI Demo mode preset).

In this situation, a message is displayed that indicates you are working in

Demo mode
 Linking a new VCI

The first time that the VCI is linked, only VCI DEMO will be present

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Connect the VCI to the tablet using
the appropriate USB cable

From the Command Bar select

Search VCI to search for
connected VCIs

Once the search is complete, the VCI

will be displayed and the serial number
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will be shown in the foreground for
rapid identification.

By clicking on the VCI, this will be

selected for use.

The selected VCI will also appear in the

Title Bar (showing the serial number and
the connection status)
 Functions Available for the VCI

The following functions are present for each Argo DIAG4 VCI

Delete
Allows removal of a VCI from the list
(e.g. if decommissioned due to
replacement)

Update firmware
To manage the VCI firmware.
Test
Also checks for the presence of new
Carries out a communication test
FW updates.
with the VCI.
At the end, the outcome is
displayed (beside the message Test).
 Check the VCI firmware

Proceed as follows to check the VCI firmware version:

Select the required VCI and press Update firmware

A message will appear immediately below, indicating whether:

a more up-to-date firmware version is available the most recent version is already present
continue to run the update continue to update again
 Updating the VCI firmware

The VCI firmware updates are contained in the Diag4 ARGO TRACTORS application updates.

To run the update of a new firmware version or to reload the firmware proceed as follows:

During this stage, it is not advisable

to adjust the VCI or application in Disconnect and reconnect the VCI.
Press Next to run the update
any way.
Wait for the operation to complete Press Next to terminate.

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 Change the VCI in use

It is possible to change the VCI in use without

accessing preferences, but by working directly from
the Title Bar and pressing the name of the VCI that
appears on the list

When you click on the VCI (or on the word Demo)

the VCI Selection

Click on the required VCI in order to set it.

Information concerning the licence (if active) will be
shown for the selected VCI.

This function will not be active if diagnostic functions

are in progress.

Otherwise, to change the VCI in use,

choose the Card Management option
from the Device maintenance menu.

Select the required VCI with one click

to set it.
 Status of the selected VCI connection

From the Title Bar, it is possible to identify the connection status of the selected VCI by means of the multicoloured
warning light.

Connection status means:

- Connection between Diag4 ARGO TRACTORS and VCI Argo DIAG4 in USB mode
- Connection to the vehicle (communication on CAN line)

The following circumstances may arise:

1. Red warning light - USB connection KO and CAN Communication KO

This status occurs when no VCI is identified by the application

2. Amber warning light - USB Connection OK and CAN Communication KO

This status occurs when VCI is identified by the application, but it is not yet communicating with the vehicle

3. Green warning light – USB Communication OK and CAN Communication OK

This status occurs when the VCI is identified by the application and communication is also in place with the vehicle
 Updates

The Updates function is an integral part of Diag4 ARGO TRACTORS and guides the user through the simple operations for
downloading, selecting and running the available updates.

The updates concern the following components:

• Diagnostic application
• Diagnostic database
• Service manuals
• VCI firmware

These are classified into Obligatory and Optional and can be carried out only in Online mode.

From the Navigation Bar, it is

possible to gain access to the
following functions:

1. Check updates 2
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2. Update history
 Check updates This is used to check for the presence of new updates

It is possible to search for new

updates manually by means of the
Search button on the Control Bar

At the end of the search, a message will be displayed

with the outcome of the operation
 Start update

If a new update is identified, press Start Update on the Control

Bar to start the download

A message will indicate the state of progress

Once download is complete, Diag4 ARGO

TRACTORS must be restarted to allow
installation

Next time the unit is started up, you will be prompted

to install the new downloaded components.

It will be possible to decide whether to install them

immediately or whether to run Diag4 ARGO TRACTORS
and install the updates at a later stage.

After installation, you can decide whether to run the

application or exit.

In some cases, it may be necessary to restart the tool

before being able to use the application
 Update history Show the history of the updates carried out

Select an individual update to display the details

 Licence

The Licence Management system is an integral part of Diag4 ARGO TRACTORS and guides the user through the simple
operations to be carried out to activate and/or renew the licence.

The operation of Diag4 ARGO TRACTORS is dependent upon the user licence and
availability of the VCI Argo DIAG4

The licence allows the new diagnostic system to be used on two machines (tablets) at most for each VCI owned by the user

The licence activation process requires:

• internet connection to access the Web Servers
• possession of a VCI and that it is connected
• possession of a Licence Code (obtained through the ARGO Service portal)

The licence activation operation is also necessary in the following cases:

• changing licence profile
• replacement of the Argo DIAG4 VCI
• replacement of the machine (tablet) on which the diagnostic environment is installed
• replacement of the Argo DIAG4 VCI as well as the tablet on which the diagnostic environment is installed
Licence expired
If the licence is about to expire, within 15 days the user will receive a notification message.

If the licence has expired, all the diagnostic functions will be blocked.

If the licence is missing or has expired, the user can only start the application in order
to update the licence

From the Navigation Bar, it is possible to gain access to the following functions:

1. Licence Activation –
to activate the licence
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2. Display licences –
to display details of the
licences in use

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 Licence Activation
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The activation procedure requires the VCI
to be connected to the machine on which
the application has been installed.

It is also necessary to be in possession of a

Licence Code and access to the Internet.

Start the procedure of Licence Activation

The user requests activation of the licence by

completing the Activation Request Form 2

For correct activation of the licence and to

obtain support
(from Diag4ARGO Help Desk),
it is necessary to complete all fields and
enter the Diag4 ARGO TRACTORS end
user data

Once the form has been completed,

continue to finalise the activation
The program will display the outcome of activation

If the conditions for activation are

met, a message appears to indicate
that activation has taken place
successfully

If the new licence is subsequently

activated for the same VCI, this will
replace the previous licence.

Activation can fail in the following cases:

• Licence code invalid
• Licence code already used
• Reached the maximum number of machines (tablets)
that can be registered for the same VCI
• Service not available
• No Internet connection

An appropriate message will then be displayed

 Display licences

The status and all information concerning licences in use will be displayed

Select the licence

to see
more details

It is possible to decommission a licence

Select it and press Decommission a machine (tablet)
from the Control Bar
 MANUALS

From the Manuals menu, it is possible to access and consult the tractor manuals (from those present in the database)
These are vehicle repair manuals.

Select the required make

and model

Select the required language

 The colour surrounding the flag (representing the language) indicates:
• Green surround: document present and can be displayed
• Amber surround: document available but must be downloaded
• Red surround: document not available

When a language with green surround is chosen, the

corresponding manual will be opened for consultation

3 When a language with amber surround is

chosen, you will be prompted to download
the corresponding manual,
After downloading, the flag will be
displayed with a green surround and the
manual can be displayed

When a language with red surround is

chosen, no action will be performed
 USER GUIDE

Allows consultation of the Diag4 ARGO TRACTORS user manual (in pdf format)

The User Guide can also be accessed from the Title Bar
 CHANGING THE LANGUAGE

Go to the Title Bar and click on the language

currently set to bring up the language menu

Then select the required language

Languages supported:
• Italian
• English
• French
• German
• Spanish
1. Introduction and Presentation
2. Components and Connections
3. The Diag4 ARGO TRACTORS program
4. Working procedure and user scenarios
5. Diagnosis on the vehicle
6. Support – Diag4ARGO Help Desk
 WORKING MODES
Two working modes are available:

Demo Mode  To perform diagnostic simulations, allowing the main screens to be displayed.
This mode does not require the use of the VCI.

Real Mode  Allows diagnosis to be performed on the vehicle and its devices, accessing the available diagnostic functions
through the use of the VCI.

It is possible to switch from one mode to

another by operating directly from the
Title Bar, pressing Demo (or Argo DIAG4).

The VCI Selection menu will then appear.

Select Demo to access Demo Mode.

Alternatively, selecting Argo DIAG4 VCI will
access Real Mode.

This function will not be active if diagnostic

functions are in progress.

It is also possible to set the working mode by accessing Card Management from the Device maintenance menu.
 USER SCENARIOS BASED ON THE LICENCE

Diag 4 ARGO TRACTORS allows access to several user scenarios based on the licence in use.

The licence specifies the makes for which the diagnostic functions and the manuals are available:
• Valpadana – represented by the letter V
• Landini – represented by the letter L
• McCormick – represented by the letter M

The combination between user type, type of environment and available makes determines the application
user scenario and may change the appearance of the user interface and the available functions.
 It is possible to identify the scenario currently being used by displaying the licence characteristics.
Then access the Display licence panel from Card Management (in device Maintenance) or by selecting the VCI
directly from the Title Bar.

From here, we will display:

- Environment – defines the environment in which the instrument is used
- User type – defines the type of user using the instrument
- Makes – defines the makes enabled
1. Introduction and Presentation
2. Components and Connections
3. The Diag4 ARGO TRACTORS program
4. Working procedure and user scenarios
5. Diagnosis on the vehicle
6. Support – Diag4ARGO Help Desk
 SELECTING THE VEHICLE TO BE DIAGNOSED
Three modes are available for selecting the vehicle on which the diagnosis is to be performed.

From the main page, select:

1. History – to carry out diagnosis on a vehicle model already diagnosed previously

2. Automatic search –to carry out diagnosis on a vehicle identified automatically

3. Manual Selection – to carry out diagnosis on a vehicle, selecting the make and model

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 VEHICLE SELECTION – HISTORY

Allows a vehicle model on which a previous diagnosis has been carried out to be selected manually (rapidly).

Its model and serial number will be displayed.

To gain access to the

diagnostic functions,
then to Vehicle
diagnosis, simply click
on the required model
 VEHICLE SELECTION – AUTOMATIC SEARCH

This mode runs automatic recognition of the vehicle make and model, to which the Argo DIAG4 VCI has been connected in
order to run rapid diagnosis (where this function is implemented).

The recognition takes place in two ways: reading the serial number or the type of tractor.

The Automatic Search function is available for vehicles which permit it.
 Allows the vehicle to be diagnosed
VEHICLE SELECTION – MANUAL SELECTION to be selected manually

Select the make (Valpadana, Landini and McCormick)

[only the makes for which the licence is enabled will be visible]
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Then select the tractor model to be diagnosed

To gain access to the diagnostic

functions, then to Vehicle
Diagnosis, it is necessary to enter
the tractor Serial number.

Confirm to start diagnosis.

 VEHICLE DIAGNOSIS
In the diagnostic environment, all diagnostic functions can be accessed by navigating between the panels
(with a single click):

1. Parameters – Read parameters

2. Errors – Read errors
3. Configurations – Vehicle configuration Then select the panel for the category
4. Download – Programming and parametrisation concerning the required diagnostic function
5. Procedures – Guided procedures from the Navigation Bar

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 Display the statuses and parameters of control units
PARAMETER PANEL present on the vehicle in table format

To start reading the parameters, it is necessary to select the icon corresponding to the Control unit
or Parameter Group (with a double-click) for which the associated data are to be displayed.

The Parameter Groups allow the display of several parameters,

When the cursor is passed over each
which may concern different control units.
icon, the name of the control unit or
the parameter group will be displayed
They may be preset by the system or managed by the user.
 Reading Parameters

Once the control unit or parameter group is selected, go on to read the parameter and status values.

The table display format

means that the content
can be sorted as required
by the user and based on
individual needs

The Control Bar allows the following actions:

1. In range, Out of range and Show all – to change the parameter display
2. Stop and Read – to start or stop parameter reading 1 2 3 4 5
3. Save – to save the displayed parameters in the report
4. Record – to record the parameters in a file
5. Change groups – to create and manage parameter groups
 It is possible to record monitored parameters
Recording Parameters

When reading parameters, press

Record to start recording the
parameters displayed on the screen.

During this function, other operations

will not be permitted.

Parameter recording is allowed for up

to 1 hour.

When the function is active, a TV

camera animation will appear and
progress will be shown, indicating the
remaining time.

The user can stop recording at any

time by pressing Stop.

After recording, the data can be saved in a file

(in *.txt format) where required

The saved text file can be imported into

a spreadsheet in order to display the
recorded parameters in table format
 Managing Parameter Groups

It is possible to manage parameter groups by means of

the Change Groups function from the control bar

All parameter groups created by the user are displayed here

All parameter groups created by the It is possible to create

user will be identifiable by the up to a maximum of
following icon 5 new groups

The Control Bar allows the following actions:

1. Back – to go back to the previous screen
2. Delete – to remove a previously created parameter group
3. Change – to change a previously created parameter group
4. Create – to create a new parameter group 1 2 3 4
 A new group can be created by entering the required
Creating a Parameter Group parameters from the various control units in the group

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From the Change Group view, press Create to create a new group

The editor will be displayed, which allows you to:

- Enter the group name
- Establish group visibility 2
- Enter any comments
- Enter (or remove) the parameters
that will be displayed in the group

Select the required parameters and use

the Add arrow to enter them in the group

Press Save to save the new group

N.B.: the parameter update speed will be 3

influenced by the number of parameters
present and the number of control units
involved.

The new group created will now be visible

in the list of Parameter Groups.
 It possible to change all parameter groups
Changing a Parameter Group created by the user.
Changing means entering or removing their
1 displayed parameters (entered at the time of
From the Change Group view, select creation)
one group and press Change

The editor will be displayed, which

allows you to: 2
- Change the group name
- Change the group visibility
- Enter any comments
- Enter new parameters or
remove those that are already
present

Select the required parameters and

use the Add and Remove arrows to
enter them in the group (or to
remove them)

Press Save to save the

changes made
3

The group will now always be visible in the list

of Parameter Groups.
 The errors (DTCs) identified on the vehicle are
ERROR PANEL displayed in table form

From here it is possible to manage the vehicle faults (active or saved).

It is possible to read them, delete them and save them in the diagnostic report.
The errors are read directly from all vehicle control units, without having to select a specific control unit.

The table display format

means that the content
can be sorted as required
by the user and based on
individual needs

The Control Bar allows the following actions:

1. Stop and Read – to start or stop error reading
2. Save – to save the displayed errors in the report
3. Record – to record the errors in a file
4. Update – to update the display 1 2 3 4 5
5. Delete Errors– to delete the errors
 Error reading The error reading is subdivided into 2 main
views: Errors Present and Errors Recorded

For each error, information is

provided, namely: error code, time
elapsed since the beginning of
monitoring, symptom, control unit …

Further useful information can be

consulted by means of the Help
function.

To access the Help function, press the

icon that will be displayed against
each DTC.

A new window will then be opened that

will display the vehicle repair manual
(in pdf format).
 Error deletion

To delete errors stored on the vehicle

(by one or more control units), simply
press the Delete Errors
button on the control bar.

The deletion command will delete

saved errors that appear
in the list.
The control does not have any effect
on the active alarms

The outcome of the operation is

displayed at the end
 It is possible to record the displayed errors
Recording errors

When reading errors, press Record to

start recording the errors displayed on
the screen.

During this function, other operations

will not be permitted.

Error recording is permitted for up to

1 hour.
The recording will stop once this limit
has been reached.

When the function is active, a TV

camera animation will appear and
progress will be shown, indicating the
remaining time.

The user can stop recording at any

time by pressing Stop.

After recording, the data can be saved in a file

(in *.txt format) where required

The saved text file can be imported into

a spreadsheet in order to display the
recorded data
 This is used to configure parameters in
CONFIGURATION PANEL the vehicle control units

Before proceeding, it is necessary to select the icon corresponding to the control unit
for which the parameters are to be configured.

The name of the control unit

will be displayed when the
cursor is passed over each icon

The configurations carried out

will be saved automatically in
the diagnostic report

The Control Bar allows the following actions:

1. Read – to read the current control unit configuration
2. Write – to write the new configuration in the control unit
3. Clear – to clear the entered values from the screen
4. Save – to save the configuration made in a file 1 2 3 4 5
5. Load – to open a configuration saved in a file
 Running a Configuration
After selecting the icon for the control unit on which the parameters are to be configured, press Read to display the
currently set values (in the Current value field)
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Set the new parameters (in the field New value) choosing from amongst those available.
Start writing the new values entered, pressing Write
2

This will be followed by operations of writing new values, reading written values and displaying the configuration outcome
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 Saving and Loading a Configuration

It is possible to save a given parameter configuration and then load it subsequently to be run on another control unit fitted
to another vehicle (of the same model and version)

Having chosen the required

configuration, select Save in order to
save the new values in a file.

Choose the file name and the save

path.

In order to reload a configuration

made previously and saved locally,
select Open.

After loading the configuration, it

will be possible to write it.
 Used to carry out Programming and Parametrisation on
DOWNLOAD PANEL vehicle control units

Select the icon corresponding to the

control unit for which programming or
parameterisation is to be carried out

When the cursor is passed over

each icon, the name of the control
unit or the parameter group will
be displayed

After selecting the icon for the control unit which the required operation is to be performed, you can decide whether to run:
1. Programming – to reprogram the control unit software
2. Parameterisation – To change the control unit software parameters

Select the required option to gain access to the function

The operations carried out will be saved

automatically in the diagnostic report

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 Control unit programming
Select the Programming icon to gain
access to the list of available programs for
Select the required file and press Run to the selected control unit
start programming the control unit.

A set of useful information is displayed

for each file (version, type, applicability …)
Further information can be displayed by
means of the Help function.
Gain access to the Help function by
pressing the icon displayed next to each file.
A new window will then be open displaying information concerning the reprogramming file (in pdf format)

If necessary, it is possible to load a reprogramming file locally.

This will appear in the list among the available files.

After starting out the procedure, the

programming progress status will be displayed
and the outcome will be displayed at the end

Await completion of the operation without

doing anything to the tool or to the vehicle.

The Control Bar allows the following actions:

1. Back – to go back to the previous screen
2. Open - to load a file from disk
3. Run - to carry out the reprogramming
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 Control unit parameterisation Select the Parameterisation icon to gain access
to the list of available parameterisations for
the selected control unit
Select the required file and press Run to
start parameterising the control unit.

A set of useful information is displayed

for each file (version, type, applicability …)
Further information can be displayed by
means of the Help function.
Gain access to the Help function by
pressing the icon displayed next to each file.
A new window will then be open displaying information concerning the parameterisation file (in pdf format)

If necessary, it is possible to load a parameterisation file locally.

This will appear in the list among the available files.

After starting out the procedure, the

parameterisation progress status will be
displayed and the outcome will be displayed
at the end

Await completion of the operation without

doing anything to the tool or to the vehicle.

The Control Bar allows the following actions:

1. Back – to go back to the previous screen
2. Open - to load a file from disk
3. Run - to carry out the reprogramming
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 This is used to carry out Guided Procedures on the vehicle control units
PROCEDURE PANEL (e.g.: Valve Configuration, Speed Release …)

In order to carry out the required guided procedure select the icon corresponding to the procedure

The name of the procedure will

be displayed when the cursor is
passed over each icon

The operations carried out will be

saved automatically in the
diagnostic report

Each type of procedure is characterised by its own structure and execution process.

The control bar can also vary.

It will generally be made up of:
- Next (to start the procedure)
- Back (to go back to the main view)

Select the icon of the required Guided Procedure in order to access the view that will guide the user through the procedure.
While running the procedure, the progress status will be displayed and the operation outcome will be shown at the end.
1. Introduction and Presentation
2. Components and Connections
3. The Diag4 ARGO TRACTORS program
4. Working procedure and user scenarios
5. Diagnosis on the vehicle
6. Support – Diag4ARGO Help Desk
 Diag4ARGO HELP DESK

00-800-DIAGARGO (or 00-800-34.24.27.46)

Freephone number available for the following countries
• Italy • Netherlands
• Austria • Portugal
• Belgium • Spain Diag4ARGO Help Desk
• Denmark • Switzerland
• France • Norway
5 / 7 days
• Germany • Sweden 7am / 6pm (GMT +1)
• Great Britain • Slovak Republic
• Ireland • Finland
An individual hotline number is being finalised for Greece, Poland, Hungary
and the Czech republic.

Alternatively, Diag4ARGO Help Desk can also be contacted at the following number 0039 02 93 27 131

Diag4ARGO Help Desk answers in the following languages:

- Italian
- French
- German
- English
- Spanish