Ducati Diavel Service Manual: Description of the diagnosis instrument (dds)
The "dds" diagnostic system lets you diagnose any faults in the injection-ignition system via a serial port. The system is also equipped with functions to test various devices on the motorcycle. The dds diagnosis instrument can be used to measure current and voltage on any electrical device, to perform tests on individual components and to measure pressure and temperature values.
The dds (1) part number 97900.0215 Consists of a palmtop display (a), a bbad self-diagnosis module (b) and a display memory card (c).
The touch-screen display unit (a) serves for both data display and input, using the stylus housed on the side of the unit.
The self-diagnosis module (b) enables communication between the dds diagnosis instrument (1) and the motorcycle’s on-board electronic control unit (ecu).
The user interface software resides in the display memory card (c) which is housed in the palmtop display unit (a).
The display unit is equipped with two connection panels: one at the top of the instrument and one at the bottom.
The top connection panel has 6 connection sockets with the following functions:
- One vga output (e);
- One port for connection of the measurement module (f);
- One rs232 serial port for connection of peripheral devices (com1) (g);
- A second rs232 serial port for connection of peripheral devices (com2) (h);
- Two generic usb ports (usb1 and usb2) (l).
The bottom connection panel has 3 connection sockets with the following functions:
- One usb port (m);
- One power connection socket (n);
- One diagnostics connection socket (p).
You can connect a printer to the dds diagnosis instrument (1) to print test reports: connect the printer to the serial port (com1) (g) located on the top connection panel of the tester (1).
Technical data
Power supply:
- From the mains - 220 v;
- From the vehicle battery - 12 v.
Components supplied with the dds diagnosis instrument
The dds diagnosis instrument (1) is supplied in a kit together with the following items:
- Rechargeable dds battery
- Battery charger
- Mains power adapter
- Usb memory card reader
- Power and diagnostic cable complete with fuse
- Cd containing dds installation software for pc
- Usb cable
- Belt tension sensor
Using a multimeter to check the electrical systems
Introduction
This instrument allows you to measure resistance, voltages, and current
values. Multimeters can be divided into two basic
types: analogue and digital display multimeter. An analogue m ...
Tester power supply
The dds (1) part number 97900.0215 Can be powered from the vehicle as
follows:
From the mains power supply: by connecting the power supply connector
(n) to the network power supply (2) pa ...
Other materials:
Cleaning and replacing the spark plugs
Spark plugs are essential to smooth engine running and
should be checked at regular intervals.
The condition of the spark plugs provides a good indication of
how well the engine is running.
Have the spark plugs inspected or replaced at a ducati dealer
or authorised service centre; they will ...
Engine setting function (engine power control)
This function customises engine power and output.
To access the function it is necessary to view the ""setting" menu", using
buttons (1) "s" or (2) "t" select the "riding
mode" function and press the reset button (3) to enter the following page.
Use button (1) "s" or (2) "t" to select the r ...
Turn indicators (automatic reset)
The instrument panel controls the automatic reset of the turn
indicators.
After activating one of the two turn indicators, they can be
deactivated using the reset button (12, fig. 12).
If the turn indicator is not "reset" manually, the instrument
panel will automatically switch it ...