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9 Sensorbox (Toolbox) 
9.1 Product Summary 
X-431 PAD III provides an optional function of automotive sensor simulation test. 
“Sensor” function is specially designed to diagnose and simulate vehicle sensor 
faults  quickly  and  conveniently,  including  “DC  voltage  simulation”,  “Fixed 
frequency  simulation”,  “Predefined  waveform  simulation”  and  “Hand-painted 
waveform simulation”. 
Vehicle sensors are the signal input devices for electrical control systems, which 
can transform all kinds of running parameters, such as vehicle speed, coolant 
temperature,  engine  RPM,  air  flow,  throttle  opening,  etc.,  into  the  electronic 
signal for the vehicle computer who can optimize the engine running status per 
the above-mentioned parameters to keep the engine working in a prime status.   
Meanwhile,  it  integrates  the  functions  of  automobile  multimeter  (For  detailed 
operations on multimeter, please refer to Chapter 10), which enables  users to 
perform voltage, resistance and frequency test. (The function utilizes the same 
hardware device as the sensor module)
 
It features automotive sensor simulation test and multimeter test function.
 
Sensorbox 
Parameters  Scope 
Precision  ±5% 
Voltage range  -5V~+5V 
Max output current  70mA 
Predefined frequency range  0~150Hz 
Square-wave signal pulse frequency  0~15KHz 
Square-wave signal duty ratio  10%~90% 
 
Multimeter 
Parameters  Scope 
Precision  ±5%