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OBD2 Mini Simulator

Virtual car supports PWM/ISO/KWP2000

Published in issue 403, June 2010

OBD2 Mini Simulator
A full sized car parked next to your bench may technically be a good solution but in most cases just isn’t not possible. You don’t need to resort to expensive professional equipment to do the job. The MiniSim OBD simulator device described here is a low-cost and efficient unit which simulates communication from a vehicle’s OBD port and can communicate using four of the most popular OBD protocols.
Quick specifications
Predefined protocols
KWP2000 Fast init
KWP2000 Slow Init (5-baud init)
ISO 9141-2
PWMJ-1850
Protocol selection on DIP switches
Four predefined error codes
Up to 15 configurable error codes
Vehicle speed and engine speed sensor data adjustable using potentiometer
MIL trigger by pushbutton
Connect and MIL-active indicators
Freezeframes store selected sensor data when MIL triggered
Various assembly options

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