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1320 Electronics LLC USB-ALDL Cable User’s Guide
Contents
Warnings 3
Specifications 4
Configuration 5
LED Operation 11
TunerPro RT Setup 12
ALDLDroid Setup 14
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Warnings
Cord Entanglement!
ALDL connectors are typically located in the driver’s foot well. Route the ‘USB-ALDL Cable’ and
secure to prevent cord entanglement with the driver’s feet and legs.
Do not operate this device while driving. Make sure your vehicle is off the road and transmission is
in park/neutral with emergency brake set. Most Datalogging applications provide a data recording
feature. Utilize this feature for your safety. If device is operated while vehicle is moving, bring a
passenger in the vehicle to operate the device.
Flashing ECMs!
Flashing ECMs is a process with inherent risk to ECMs, possibly resulting in data corruption and
possible ECM failure. Take all precautions possible when flashing an ECM. Make sure the vehicle
battery has plenty of power. Make sure all connections between the ALDL connector and PC are
clean and secure. Make sure computer is connected to an AC wall outlet. Make sure that all power
saving features (hibernate, suspend) are disabled on the PC. Make sure no other connections are
made between the vehicle and the AC wall outlet that may cause ground issues, such as a vehicle
battery charger. 1320 Electronics is not liable for damaged ECMs.
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Specifications
USB Chipset: FTDI FT231XS
USB Connector: USB type A
ALDL Interface Type: 2 transistor circuit
ALDL Baud Rate: Software selectable, 4800bps and 8192bps are supported
OS Compatibility: Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8, and 10; Android; Linux
Switch Purpose
S1 ON - Data on pin M of ALDL Connector
S2 ON - Data on pin E of ALDL Connector
S3 ON - Data on pin D of ALDL Connector
S4 On - 10K resistor across pins A&B
LED Function
Green Indicates PC is transmitting
Indicates PC is receiving; When
connected to a good ECM, the Red
LED will also blink when the PC is
Red transmitting.
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Configuration
The USB-ALDL Cable is capable of receiving data on ALDL pins D, E, or M. The USB-ALDL Cable is capable
of the inserting a 10K resistor across pins A&B of the ALDL connector to initiate communication on some
160 baud vehicles. Email 1320 Electronics LLC if you need help determining either of these
configuration settings.
Switch 4
If the 10K resistor is required across terminals A&B, configure switch 4 of the USB-ALDL connector to
‘ON’. Otherwise switch 4 should be ‘OFF’.
Switches 1,2,3
Switches 1,2, and 3 are used to configure which pin is used for ALDL communication. Switches 1,2, and
3 correspond to pins M, E, and D respectively. Only one switch should be on at any time.
If communication is via pin M of the ALDL connector, switch 1 should be ON, and switches 2 and 3 OFF.
If communication is via pin E of the ALDL connector, switch 2 should be ON, and switches 1 and 3 OFF.
If communication is via pin D of the ALDL connector, switch 3 should be ON, and switches 1 and 2 OFF.
Switch Purpose
S1 ON - Data on pin M of ALDL Connector
S2 ON - Data on pin E of ALDL Connector
S3 ON - Data on pin D of ALDL Connector
S4 On - 10K resistor across pins A&B
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Windows 7 Automatic Driver Installation is documented below. Other versions are similar.
4. After a few minutes, the ‘Device Driver Successfully Installed’ pop up window should appear in
tool bar notification area.
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4. Right click the link for the applicable driver for your operating system. Select ‘Save as’ to
download the driver installation software.
5. Run the driver installation software to install the drivers.
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5. Select ‘Ports (COM & LPT)’ from the Device Manager pop up window.
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7. Verify that the selected COM port is an FTDI device and that the device is working properly.
Note the COM port number for selection in the data logging application.
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LED Operation
8192 Baud Vehicles
The Green LED will blink when the PC transmits a command to the ECM. If the USB-ALDL Cable is
connected properly to the ECM, the Red LED will also blink when the PC transmits. If only the Green LED
blinks, verify that the correct data pin is selected via switches 1-3.
The Red LED will blink when the PC receives data from the ECM.
The Green LED will not blink on 160 baud vehicles. The PC does not need to send requests to the ECM
for data
The Red LED will blink when the PC receives data from the ECM. 160 baud vehicles constantly transmit
data. The PC application needs to configure the USB connection properly for the Red LED to blink.
LED Function
Green Indicates PC is transmitting
Red
Indicates PC is receiving; When
connected to a good ECM, the Red
LED will also blink when the PC is
transmitting.
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TunerPro RT Setup
Driver Installation Verification should be performed to determine the COM port number for the USB-
ALDL Cable.
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7. Select the port number noted from the Driver Installation Verification procedure.
8. Select ‘OK’ button.
9. Tuner Pro RT is configured to use your USB-ALDL Cable for communication. You will want to
load the applicable adx file for your car before scanning.
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ALDLDroid Setup
1. Download the ‘ALDLDroid’ App from Google Play onto your Android device.
2. Open ALDLDroid.
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3. The first time you start ALDLDroid, it will create a folder structure. We will need to put the
adx file in there now.
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6. Connect a USB ‘On the Go’ cable to the USB connector of the USB-ALDL Cable.
7. Connect the USB ‘On the Go’ cable to the USB connector of the Android Device.
8. A pop up window will appear asking if ALDLDroid should be started when the USB device is
connected.
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9. Select the check box for ALDLDroid to be started when the USB device is connected. Then
select ‘OK’.
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12. Select 'Datastream file', then select the adx file for your vehicle.
13. Connect to the ECU by pressing the 3 dots in the upper right corner of the screen, then
select 'Connect to ECU'.
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14. Double tap on the screen to add gauges. After the grid becomes visible, tap the '+' sign to
add a gauge.
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16. While in grid mode, you can resize and move your gauge as desired. Double click to exit out
of Edit mode.
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