Flasher-PRO User’s Manual
Table of Contents | Flasher-PRO | 1 Flasher-PRO Contents 2 Getting to know Flasher-PRO Connectors and Status Indicators Vehicle Connector Ethernet Lights Analog Connector 5 Setting up the Flasher-PRO Powering Flasher-PRO Connecting and Configuring Flasher-PRO Flasher-PRO Checker Program 8 Reprogramming with J2534 9 Specifications 10 Troubleshooting and support If you cannot communicate with Flasher-PRO If you need to recover from incorrect settings (Ethernet Only) If you need to generate a logf
2 | Flasher-PRO | Getting to Know Flasher-PRO Getting to Know Flasher-PRO The Flasher-PRO supports all modern vehicle reprogramming protocols including: J1850VPW, J1850PWM, CAN, ISO 15765, ISO 9141, ISO 14230/KWP2000, and Chrysler SCI Your package includes: the Flasher-PRO hardware, a MVCI-J1962 vehicle interface cable, a USB cable, an Ethernet cable, and a CD including drivers and support tools.
Getting to Know Flasher-PRO | Flasher-PRO | 3 Table 1: Status lights on the front panel of Flasher-PRO # Light Description Power Power (Solid Green) 1 Ethernet Green indicates a good connection directly to a PC or to an existing Ethernet network. 2 USB Green indicates a good USB connection. The PC has identified and configured Flasher-PRO properly. 3 Wireless Green indicates a good connection directly to a PC or to an existing wireless access point.
4 | Flasher-PRO | Getting to Know Flasher-PRO Vehicle Connector Ethernet Lights The mating connector is a standard MVCI, High Density DB-26. Use the standard Ethernet cable (black) to connect to an existing network, or use the crossover cable (blue with red ends) to connect directly to a laptop.
Setting Up the Flasher-PRO | Flasher-PRO | 5 Setting Up the Flasher-PRO Powering Flasher-PRO First, determine how the Flasher-PRO will receive power: 1. Vehicle power: The optional MVCI to OBD-II cable provides power to the Flasher-PRO from a vehicle. Most vehicles built after 1996 have an OBD-II port somewhere under the dash on the driver’s side, as specified in SAE J1962. 2. Bench top power supply: When using the Flasher-PRO on a bench, put power on pin 16 (VBATT) and ground on pin 5 (Signal Ground).
6 | Flasher-PRO | Setting Up the Flasher-PRO Using Ethernet We strongly recommend Flasher-PRO’s default Client then Server mode, because no configuration changes would be required when moving the Flasher-PRO between LAN and in-vehicle use. To a Laptop Directly Connect a cross-over type Ethernet cable (blue with red ends) between a PC and the Flasher-PRO. To an Existing LAN Connect a standard Ethernet cable. On most LANs, Flasher-PRO can obtain its IP address automatically using DHCP.
Setting Up the Flasher-PRO | Flasher-PRO | 7 PRO drivers are installed correctly, run “Install_Check.exe” from the CD included with your Flasher-PRO. If your drivers are installed correctly the program will show: “Flasher-PRO USB Installed” If you do not see either of these entries then your Flasher-PRO drivers are not installed.
8 | Flasher-PRO | Reprogramming with J2534 Reprogramming with J2534 If you want to reprogram vehicles using OEM software, you can find a list below of websites that offer subscription software. Automaker Website BMW http://www.bmwtechinfo.com/ Mini http://www.minitechinfo.com/ Porsche http://techinfo.porsche.com/ Chrysler, Jeep, Dodge http://www.techauthority.com/ Ford, Lincoln, Mercury, http://www.motorcraft.com/ Land Rover http://www.landrovertechinfo.com/ Volvo http://www.volvotechinfo.
Specifications | Flasher-PRO | 9 Specifications Flasher-PRO Specifications: Name Value Input Voltage Range 6VDC to 26VDC Supply Current 320mA @ 6VDC 200mA @12VDC 170mA @15VDC Operating Temperature +0C to +60C ambient Storage Temperature -65C to +100C ambient Size 1.25”H x 7.5”D x 5.
10 | Flasher-PRO | Troubleshooting and Support Troubleshooting and Support If you cannot communicate with Flasher-PRO Ask the following questions: Does Flasher-PRO have power, and is the green power LED illuminated? Is the battery or power supply voltage between 6VDC and 15VDC, with correct polarity? Could any firewall software be interfering with the Ethernet port? Are you using the correct Ethernet cable: a cross-over cable if connected directly to a computer or a standard patch cable if connected to a h
Troubleshooting and Support | Flasher-PRO | 11 and correct problems. Please visit the Bosch download page at: http://www.boschdiagnostics.com To update the Flasher-PRO firmware: Apply power to Flasher-PRO. Load the configuration webpage in a web browser, and follow the instructions for selecting and uploading a new firmware file. To update the PC driver: click on the Installer link like a new installation. Verify the network is configured correctly Try to connect to the Flasher-PRO web page.
12 | Flasher-PRO | Troubleshooting and Support ff In DHCP Client mode, the IP address of the Flasher-PRO can change. Enter http://Flasher-PRO/ in your browser, but only after waiting a few minutes for the Flasher-PRO to register itself on the network. Alternately, look at the logs for your network DHCP server. ff Use recovery mode to verify the Flasher-PRO has the correct settings. If all else fails... Please contact Bosch for technical support at 1-800-321-4889, ext. 7 or techsupport.diagnostics@us.bosch.
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