Measurement for Automotive

On-Board Diagnostics Connectors made by Schützinger

Modern vehicles have an integrated electronic Diagnostics System – On-Board Diagnostics (OBD).
OBD systems provide real-time data about the status of the various vehicle sub-systems. For the extern diagnosis the OBD-II socket is provided. In Europe they are required for all new registered vehicles. The requirements regarding OBD-II connector are so diverse as the number of their applications. Mating circles in the double-digit range are sufficient for a simple diagnostic tool for a hobby mechanic. While by professional tools five to ten thousand mating circles can be easily achieved. The applications, used in operated vehicles, involve totally different criteria. The surface condition of the plug contacts must also meet the same requirements. We are constantly expanding our range of services in this area.
We will be happy to advise you about the solution suitable for you.

An overview matrix of our OBD sets as well as the possible combinations of our connectors and sockets may be found here.

OBD breakout box

The breakout box provides direct access to the individual pins of both the OBD II connector and OBD II socket. That means it can be used for reliable contacting with conventional measuring accessories, e.g. the MSFK A341 / 1 / ..(length) / ..(colour), thereby replacing the fault-prone contacting with terminals at the pins.

• To ensure that the contacts are looped through via the connecting plug, the box can be switched between the vehicle-end OBD II socket and diagnostic device. Faults can be simulated by removing the connecting plug.
• The compact design is just as advantageous when used in the vehicle as in the laboratory or on the desk.
• All contacts are made from high-quality materials to provide the greatest possible contact reliability and performance.
• The accessory in preparation will enable additional functionalities, such as supplying signals to individual pins of both the OBD II sockets and ODB II connectors or triggering via pushbutton lines.

The option of providing the box with coloured connecting plugs and corresponding connecting sockets as well as variants of the box for other interfaces and special applications are available on request.