User Manual
NOTICE
1. Important: As active LED signals may have the potential to interfere with CAN data package
signals we do not recommend the CTB be connected to late model CAN protocol vehicles under
the following conditions:
i. With a scan tool attached whilst driving the vehicle during or under road test conditions.
ii. CTB left connected to the vehicle DLC OBDII connector while road testing or left connected
to the vehicle for extended periods of time.
2. Important: Only use external test devices such as probes, oscilloscopes or diagnostic
equipment with more than 1 megaohm of input impedance.
3. Important: Do not connect the CTB when performing any vehicle re-ash or reprogramming
procedures with scan tool or pass-thru programming devices connected. Failure to observe this
can cause control module failure or damage.
4. Important: Do not use the CTB to power any external test devices in excess of 1.2 amps.
5. Important: Use caution at all times when probing the 16 pin DLC breakout connection panel.
Bridging pins, e.g. pin 16 (POWER), to any other pin could result in serious vehicle electrical or
computer damage.
6. Important: The working and operating voltage of the CTB is 12 V to 32 V DC. Under no
circumstances should the CTB be used on any vehicle which has a higher operating voltage or
the CTB unit will be permanently damaged.
7. Important: Care should be taken not to drop the CTB onto the OBD female end or to use
excessive force when connecting a scan tool, as the CTB 16 pin female DLC connector may be
pushed in or broken. This is deemed to be operator abuse and is not a warrantable item.
Failure to observe these warnings may result in vehicle, CTB or scan tool damage or
incorrect test results.
Product Use Limitations, Warranty Disclaimer
Pico Technology supplies the CAN Test Box (CTB) product for a number of intended uses. Please
refer to the product label for the intended use statements for specic product applications.
Pico Technology warrants upon delivery, and for a period of 12 months unless otherwise stated from
the date of delivery, that the Goods will be free from defects in material and workmanship.
Pico Technology shall not be liable for a breach of the warranty if the defect has been caused by
fair wear and tear, wilful damage, negligence, abnormal working conditions or failure to follow
Pico Technology’s spoken or written advice on the storage, installation, commissioning, use or
maintenance of the Goods or (if no advice has been given) good trade practice; or if the Customer
alters or repairs such Goods without the written consent of Pico Technology.
In no event shall Pico Technology be liable for claims for any other damages, whether direct,
incidental, foreseeable, consequential, or special (including but not limited to loss of use, revenue or
prot), whether based upon warranty, contract, tort (including negligence) or strict liability arising
in connection with the sale or the failure of the CAN Test Box to perform in accordance with stated
specications.
DISCLAIMER
Please note when using the CTB as a scan tool extension lead, protocol interference may be possible
on some vehicle manufacturers when entering into some ECU’s. IMPORTANT: CTB should not
be attached when reading or clearing fault codes or during any programming, adaption or special
functions when used in conjunction with a scan tool.