USER GUIDE

inCarDoc Android
 OVERVIEW

Use Smartphone for Quick View of the Car and Engine Main Parameters:
 Read real-time parameters:
speed, rotation, timings,
economy
 Read diagnostic trouble
codes
 Clean trouble codes (turn off
Check Engine, MIL)
 Analyze Fuel rate
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* - Wi-Fi adapters are supported
in Android starting with version
4.1, note that not all Wi-Fi
adapters compatible with iOS are
supported by Android.
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** - KiWi 3 adapters work at
smartphones having Bluetooth 4.0
(BLE), present at Android starting
with version 4.3; will be available at
InCarDoc iOS version 1.8, that is
currently in development.

*** - limited by one test:

acceleration 0–60 km/h.
 CONTENTS
1. Starting usage - Requirements
• Car
• OBD scan tool hardware
• Mobile device
2. OBD II Bluetooth/Wi-Fi hardware
3. Starting using InCarDoc application
• InCarDoc launching and configuration
4. InCarDoc main options
4.1. Menu > Configuration > Home
4.2. Current information
4.3. Diagnostic
4.4. Logbook
InCarDoc PRO – additional options
4.5. Command combinations
4.6. Recording OBD commands
4.7. OBD records
5. Questions
1. Does my car support OBD-II standard?
2. Diagnostic connector. What is this? How to find diagnostic connector in the car?
3. What is DTC?
4. How do I connect my mobile device and Application to my car?
5. Fail to set the Bluetooth connection with the adapter?
6. I’ve got Bluetooth connection but ECU is not defined, what have I do?
7. Does InCarDoc work with my phone or tablet?
8. Are there any tips to get the accurate data?
9. What is the principle of the application?
10. What parameters I will see using the InCarDoc?
11. How do I upgrade to the InCarDoc Pro-version?
12. What do the data "Economy fuel", "Economy fuel avg", "Economy distance",
"Economy distance avg" ?
13. InCarDoc Pro does not show the "Economy fuel", "Economy fuel avg", "Economy
distance", "Economy distance avg"?
14. Why is the maximum value of RPM during OBD recording does not correspond to the
maximum value at the chart? (Same issue with the RPM data logging)
15. What is the "Volumetric efficiency"? How to define Volumetric efficiency for my engine?
16. Can you explain the “Timeout” option in the Settings menu? In what units it should be input?
17. How can I register at InCarDoc service using my mobile device?
18. How can I upload data to the server?
19. Is «Economizer» option available in the free InCarDoc? How to use «Economizer»
widget?
20. How to use «acceleration test»
widget?

6. Alarm situations
 Requirements

Car

American cars since

1996, European since
2001, diesel - 2004.

OBD scan tool hardware

Android application requires OBD-

II Bluetooth/Wi-Fi adapter based on
ELM 327 or compatible one.

Mobile device

InCarDoc and InCarDoc

PRO is available for all Android
devices (Android 2.3 or newer).

You also need to have Bluetooth/Wi-Fi

in your phone.
 OBD II Bluetooth/Wi-Fi Hardware

Please, note that InCarDoc Android supports

all ELM327 based Bluetooth/Wi-Fi hardware
interfaces including but not limited to:

• OBDII
• OBD pros
• CHX
• CBT
• Vgate
• OBD2ECU
• ScanTool.net OBD Scan (including
OBDLink scanner and other
adapters STN11XX)
• PLX Devices Kiwi Bluetooth
• Diamex DX70 & DXM
• Any other ELM327

The easiest way to get the adapter is to search

internet using keywords ELM327 and choose the
best option for you.

*We don`t recommend using hardware 2.1

 Starting Using InCarDoc Application

Before starting usage the application make

sure that your car supports OBD-II
standard.

To learn whether your car supports OBD-II standard, you may examine the 16
pin-out DLC - Diagnostic Link Connector of a trapezoidal shape.
All OBD-II cars have a connector located in the passenger compartment easily
accessible from the driver's seat. Check under the dashboard or behind or near the
ashtray. All cars built since January 1, 1996 have OBD-II systems.

* Some cars have OBD-II system but they do not support OBD-II protocol, like Opel
Vectra 1996–1997. In such cases it is necessary to use a scanner, designed to work with the
factory protocols of that particular brand of the car - for example, this applies to Opel Vectra
B 1996-1997 of the European market. You will need to determine specific OBD-II protocol
that is used.

It is also useful to see all the identification plate on the car - there may be signs
"OBD-II compliant" (supports OBD-II), or "OBD-II certified" .

Another way to find out if your vehicle is supported -- read technical documentation
of your vehicle (but not in the general direction to the car brand / model!). You may
also internet search using keywords – your car brand / model.
 InCarDoc
Launching and Configuration
Connection Mode Bluetooth
1. Plug the Bluetooth adapter into
pinout port (the DLC - Diagnostic
Link Connector).

2. Make sure that the light at the

adapter flashes green (because of the
uncomfortable position of DLC connector, to
insure that the light flashes green one may
use a mirror or front camera at your
smartphone).

3. Start the engine

4. Go to the Settings > Bluetooth

environment at you Android
mobile and search the adapter (it
should appear like
'scantool','obdkey','plx ...','cbt' ).
Choose the adapter. It will suggest
to pair the devices.

5. Pair the two devices. The secret

code of pairing is 1234 or 0000. Go
to the InCarDoc application >
Settings, select name of the
adapter from the devices list and
you are ready to go!

6. Download the InCarDoc app to

your smartphone. You may use
the button <<

7. Ready!
 InCarDoc
Launching and Configuration
Connection Mode Wi-Fi

1. Select WiFi and press OK

2. Look through the list of available
connections. Adapters are marked with a blue
sign
3. Select the adapter you would like
to connect
4. You are connected in WiFi mode

Connection Mode GPS

To be able to use the GPS connection
mode you have to have Location services
enabled on your smartphone.
1. Select GPS Only and press OK You will
be taken to the main screen
2. Press Connect <GPS> button at
the bottom of the screen
3. If you have the Location services
on your smartphone turned on, you are
connected in GPS mode, stop right here
4. If the Location services on your
smartphone are disabled, you will be
prompted with a pop up window to enable
them
5. Press OK on the pop up window
6. Turn the Location on.
7. You are connected in GPS mode
 InCarDoc Main Options

After you’ve set up the adapter and

configured the app you may start using it.
Here the following options are available:
«Economizer» (only for
PRO edition)
«Dynamic parameters»
«Diagnostic»
«OBD records»
«Search»
«Settings»

4.1. Menu > Configuration

Menu button in the upper right corner of
the main screen calls the Configuration,
where one can configure the application .

* For a quick start it is enough to configure

BT connection - choose paired adapter,
and leave the other settings as default.

- click this button to go to Home page

InCarDoc Configuration
For more accurate tuning in Settings you can change:
• Connection Mode – (Bluetooth/Wi-Fi/BLE/Vinli/GPS)
• BT mode – auto, secure, insecure, etc.
• Connect BT at start - Bluetooth connection
automatically when you start the program;
• Auto shut-off BT – shut-off Bluetooth with the app
shut-off
• Auto start of the last command – starting last active
command after Bluetooth connection
• Force BT reconnect –
• ECU protocol - it is recommended to set Auto, but if
you know the ECU protocol of your car, you can
choose from the list;
• Store OBD protocol - the last protocol, which has
been successfully connected to (fast connection);
• Supported PIDs – the only supported OBD II
parameters are shown, or the entire list of standard OBD
parameters;
• Unsleep mode – blocking sleep mode at the dynamic
data page;
• Units - Imperial(miles / hour) or Metric (km / h);
• UK gallon – using British gallons (instead of liters and
American);
• Localization - use the English terms of command
names or translated into the appropriate language;
• E-mail - to send the stored items by e-mail;
• Car parameters – one can input car info, like Brand,
Model, Year, Volumetric efficiency, Displacement
(sm3);
• Timeout – interval between the data polling Logging -
recording application performance for the developers
to send (it is recommended to put a tick, for quick
solving of the potential problems).
• Logging – recording of the app performance to send
developers (recommend to put a tick and send in case of
any problem);
• Test – console mode for manual OBD-II command
inputting and adapter set up (use Test > Console to
allow console mode).
 Current Data
4.2. «Dynamic Parameters» option displays the list of dynamic data read
from the car engine.

While clicking the command name one will see the detailed
information with its real time value and a visual graph (where supported).
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/OBD-II_PIDs

Keep in mind that not every vehicles control unit supports all of the functions
and not every OBD-II diagnostic scanner can use all of these modes:

PID 03 Fuel system status. At the value "Closed Loop" the system works in the
feedback mode at that time the data from Oxygen Sensor are used for correction
of the fuel supply. At the value "Open Loop" the data from Oxygen Sensor are
NOT used for correction of the fuel supply;

– PID 04 Calculated Load;

– PID 05 Coolant temperature;
– PID 06/08 Short Term Fuel Trim Bank 1/2;
– PID 07/09 Long Term Fuel Trim Bank 1/2;
– PID 0A Fuel pressure;
– PID 0B Manifold pressure;
– PID 0C Engine speed - RPM;
– PID 0D Vehicle speed;
– PID 0E Ignition Timing Advance;
– PID 0F Intake Air Temperature;
– PID 10 Air Flow;
– PID 11 Throttle position;
– PID 12 Secondary Air Status;
– PID 12 Location of O2 sensors;
– PID 13-1B O2 Sensor 1/2/3/4 Bank 1/2 Volts.
• Getting saved status of the current parameters of the control system at the
time of the fault codes occurrence (Mode 2 Freeze Frame).
• Mode 3 Read Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs).
• Mode 4 Reset DTC's and Freeze Frame data – clear error codes, status of
the current parameters, Oxygen sensor tests results, test monitors data.
• Mode 7 Show pending Diagnostic Trouble Codes (detected during current or last
driving cycle)
• Mode 9 Request vehicle information - VIN-code and calibration data.
• Fuel Economy parameters now supported as beta version feature, please note
that for correct calculation you may need to enter proper Engine displacement
(in cubic cm) and volumetric efficiency (in %, the default is 80)
Diesel engines are not fully supported now, please contact developers if want
to participate in Diesel values testing.
 Diagnostic

4.3. «Diagnostic trouble codes» option

Displays and gives the possibility to clean the error
codes, as well as review the saved parameters -
Freeze frame - a snapshot of the parameter at the
time of the error.
• Clicking Clear button, you are resetting current
data of the diagnostic trouble codes.

• Clicking button Send, you can send error codes

at e-mail.

• Clicking button Save, you can save error codes

for further reviewing at the OBD records.

• Sharing in the social networks

 Logbook
4.4. «Logbook» option of the InCarDoc basic version
contains auto and user recordings of maintaince and
fueling.
To record OBD information
You need to select "Logbook" > "Create" > "Maintaince /
Fueling"
InCarDoc PRO
If you are using a InCarDoc standard version and want to take
advantage of additional features of the enhanced version of
the application, you can install on your smartphone InCarDoc
PRO.

To upgrade to pro-version you can use the button in the main

menu InCarDoc PRO NEW features!

By pressing this button, you will be prompted to download

the paid version InCarDoc for 3.99 USD

You can also use the button

inCarDoc PRO has additional features that are displayed in the

comparative table on the Introduction page.
The standard options are enriched with the functions:
 «Economizer»
 «Logbook» (advanced features)
 «Command Combinations»
 «OBD Records» (extended functionality)
 InCarDoc PRO
4.6. Command Combinations

4.5. The "Command Combinations" option allows you to create

custom combinations using basic commands for further usage:
review the data changes of the different commands in
comparison, in the form of visual graph, list, etc.

* For example, you are interested in the balance between the speed
& engine rpm, you can add such combination for quick and easy
review of its dynamics. To create a sequence of commands, click the
"combination of teams" in the main screen. It will open a menu with
button combinations "Add".

Click the Add combined command to create new

combinatiom > Put a tick at the necessary command at the
list and click Confirm selection
You can also enter the name of combination

* For comparison, you can select an unlimited number of commands,

but remember, the more commands selected for comparison, the
longer and more complex request cycle and the graph. We
recommend that you select no more than 3 commands.
InCarDoc PRO
4.6. Record of OBD commands

To review the saved records of OBD commands on

the page OBD Records, you need first to record the
command or a combination of commands.

To do this, at the command detailed info page -

see Dynamic Parameters > command details or
- page Commands Combination > combination
detailed view press the button REC – which
starts the recording mode. At the recording mode,
at the standard Android control panel one can see
the icon, which can be used for quick call of
the InCarDoc app .

* This option is available only in InCarDoc

PRO.

* The Button can also record data in the

background mode. At the recording mode, at the
standard Android control panel one can see the
icon, which can be used for quick call of
the InCarDoc app .

* While record mode activated the green line is on

at the icon
* At the page Command Combinations >
combination detailed view, while pressing the
parameter value (the green number) one can
switch between the commands included into the
combination.

* While pressing the graph – graph zooms, one

more click turns it back into normal size.
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4.7. OBD Records

«Logbook» options allows to review the stored data

of the commands and command combinations
changes.

From the main screen of the application, go to the

«Logbook» option.

You will see a list of commands and combinations

of commands, with the details of each record (date,
time).

By clicking on the record, you’ll see the page with the

details of the recording, where you will see the tabs:
Information - GPS data, logging details, etc.
Graph - shows the changes of the parameters
in the form of a graph, where each command
has different colors.
Map – displays traffic route on the map,
data overlay on the map.
Long click on item, calls out popup menu allowing you
to Send date to e-mail and to InCarDoc server.
 Questions
1. Does my car support OBD-II standard?

Following factors designate that you car support OBD-II

• 16 pin-out DLC - Diagnostic Link Connector of a trapezoidal shape.

• All OBD-II cars have a connector located in the passenger compartment easily
accessible from the driver's seat. Check under the dashboard or behind or near the
ashtray. All cars built since January 1, 1996 have OBD-II systems.
• read technical documentation of your vehicle (but not in the general direction to the
car brand / model!).
• identification plate on the car - there may be signs "OBD-II compliant" (supports
OBD-II), or "OBD-II certified" .

2. Diagnostic connector. What is this? How to find diagnostic connector in the car?

16-pin DLC – Diagnostic Link Connector, usually located in the center of the car. It
should be within 16 inches of the steering wheel. The manufacturer can locate the
DTL in one of the eight locations defined by EPA. Each pin of the connector has a
different purpose. See also the question

3. What is DTC?

OBD-II supports SAE J2012 standard which comprises the corresponding trouble codes -
Diagnostic trouble codes (DTC’s). The OBD-II codes has united format consisting of a Latin
letter and 4 digits (sometimes letters instead).

These codes are used by some manufacturers to identify vehicle problems.

The codes are divided into two groups – generic and extended codes. Generic ones are
strictly standardized and their decoding is always the same for all the OBD-II cars, but
vehicle manufacturers also may use manufacturer specific DTC codes that are different
from the Generic codes – extended codes. Foreign vehicles may also use DTC codes
different from the generic DTC codes. It's important to remember that codes depend on
the cars construction, model and manufacturer.
 Questions
4. How do I connect my mobile device and Application to my
car? InCarDoc Android

For Android app you need to buy OBD-II Bluetooth adapter based on the ELM 327
Comptroller or a compatible one. Please note that Android version of the
InCarDoc works with wireless adapters which supports Bluetooth only.

1. Plug ELM 327 Bluetooth adapter to the car's OBD-II port, go to the
Bluetooth environment at you Android mobile and find the adapter.
2. Pair the two devices.
3. The secret code of pairing is 1234 or 0000.
4. Go to the InCarDoc application > Settings, select name of the adapter from
the devices list and you are ready to go!

5. Fail to set the Bluetooth connection with the adapter?

1. Make sure that, OBD II adapter is plugged correctly, the engine is on and adapters
lamp flashes.
2. Make sure that, OBD II adapter is among the list of paired Bluetooth devices,
standard Android control panel.
3. Make sure that, it is OBD II adapter that you’ve chosen in the InCarDoc app Settings
(InCarDoc > Menu > Settings > BT connection> OBD II adapter).

If everything mentioned is correct, but there is still no connection, try following:

1. Make sure that other programs are not connected to the OBD II adapter at the
same time
2. Stop all apps competing for the adapter. Go to the standard Android control panel
> Applications and stop all apps keeping OBD II adapter
3. Reset the BT connection. Go to Settings ones more > Bluetooth > off all the paired
devices > off and on Bluetooth > search for the devices and pair with the OBD II adapter.

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 Questions
6. I’ve got Bluetooth connection but ECU is not defined, what have I do?
It might be that your car doesn’t support OBD II, in this case go to InCarDoc Settings >
Logging> after that press send and send us the log file. Basing on logging the results we
will find the solution for you.

7. Does InCarDoc work with my phone or tablet?

InCarDoc and InCarDoc PRO is available for all Android devices with version of
Android 2.3 or newer. You also need to have Bluetooth in your phone.

8. Are there any tips to get the accurate data?

For the data accuracy, we recommend that you avoid simultaneous running
multiple programs to read OBD. The driver should insure that there are no other
active applications connected to the OBD.

9. What is the principle of the application?

Application reads dynamic and stored parameters of the ECU-compliant (engine
control unit) in the vehicles that supports OBD-II standard. Multiple ECU data
reading are also available.

10. What parameters I will see using the InCarDoc?

See page Overview - A comparative list of all supported parameters and features.

11. How do I upgrade to the InCarDoc Pro-version?

InCarDoc FREE InCarDoc PRO

3,99 $
 Questions
12. What do the data "Economy fuel", "Economy fuel avg", "Economy distance", "Economy
distance avg" ?
• Economy fuel - instantaneous flow rate (for "single" current values) measured in km per 1 liter
(or miles per gallon.
• Economy fuel avg - average consumption for the whole trip (up to current moment) is measured
in km per 1 liter (or miles per gallon).
• Economy distance - instantaneous flow rate (for "single" current values) measured in liters per
100 km.
• Economy distance avg - the average consumption for the whole trip (up to current moment),
measured in liters per 100 km (or gallons per 100 miles).

13. InCarDoc Pro does not show the "Economy fuel", "Economy fuel avg", "Economy distance",
"Economy distance avg"?

For the calculation of all types of fuel consumption MAF or MAP sensors should be available in
the car (if only MAP sensor is available one should specify Engine Displacement in the Settings
menu). The data indication may delay a little and start after car started moving (speed > 5 km/h,
the distance > 50m).

14. Why is the maximum value of RPM during OBD recording does not correspond to the
maximum value at the chart? (Same issue with the RPM data logging)

At the moment the log information on a smartphone is displayed in form of "preview", and as
the zooming is not available only average number of points are displayed, that’s why the "peaks"
can be cut. For a detailed analysis of records the tracks upload to the server is expected. It will
provide additional tool charts analyzing and processing. This functionality being tested at the
moment.

15. What is the "Volumetric efficiency"? How to define Volumetric efficiency for my engine?

Volumetric efficiency is used in the program for calculation of the fuel economy based on
manifold absolute pressure sensor (MAP) if the direct data of the mass air flow (MAF) is not
available.

The default is value is 80. If the car supports both MAP and MAF, then the "Volumetric
efficiency" can be viewed as a measurement parameter (will be displayed in the list of Dynamic
Parameters).
Read more about the Volumetric efficiency.

16. Can you explain the “Timeout” option in the Settings menu? In what units it should be input?
The Timeout value means the interval between polling the data. It works as "not less than". By
default, these data are read when ready, if you do not need to read the data very often this value
can be increased. It makes sense to put only the values exceedingthe "response time" that is
displayed while reading.
 Questions
17. How can I register at InCarDoc
service using my mobile device?

To create an account at the web server

do following:
At the mobile app InCarDoc PRO Menu >
Configuration > Account, input Login and
Password for your account and
click Register.

You need to create account for sending

OBD Records to the server InCarDoc and
see detailed information about your car
performance at your Personal account.

Also, you can register here at the website

InCarDoc use this link > incardoc.com, go
Personal account > Registration, fill in the
fields and click Register.
 Questions
18. How can I upload data to the server?

For files uploading do the following when

your mobile device is connected to the
Internet:

• create account with Registration

option in the application (Menu >
Configuration > Account) or with
website option incardoc.com >
Registration
• set your Login and Password in
Account (Menu > Configuration >
Account)
• upload your traces to server: open list
of recorded traces at OBD Records
page, long click on item, select "Send
to service" in popup menu
• visit incardoc.com and login at
Personal account page to view the
traces.
 Questions
19. Is «Economizer» option available in the free
InCarDoc? How to use «Economizer» widget?

The «Economizer» option is only available for the

InCarDoc PRO application and disabled and
greyed out in the free InCarDoc. At the moment,
there are plans to include it in the next release of
the free edition.

The «Economizer» widget allows to monitor your

driving style. There are numeric parameters and a
chart displayed on the screen.

The chart depicts correlation of your average long

term consumption and your current fuel
consumption. Looking at the chart you can easily
see and correct, if necessary, your driving style.

The numeric parameters are: By Time - (liter or

gallon) per hour; average By Time - (liter per 100
km or miles per gallon) averaged by 10 sec;
Economy - average consumption for the whole trip
(up to current moment) is measured in km per 1
liter (or miles per gallon); Distance from the trip’s
origin, Time since the beginning of the trip; Fuel
used since the beginning of the trip.

20. How to use «acceleration test»

widget?

The first step, with the car engine on, and

stationary car, enter the «acceleration
test» widget and wait till the screen gets
to an active state. Now, accelerate to the
required speed and read your results.
 Alarm situations

In case of appearing mistakes during the work with

InCarDoc which are not described in this user’s
guide, you should contact the staff of PNN, of technical
support department.

e-mail: [email protected]
tel. +38 044 239 98 97