Mastertech Vehicle Communication Interface (VCI) User’s Guide F00E900173
The Mastertech Vehicle Communication Interface User’s Guide provides an overview of the tool. Certification Specifications Pollution Degree: 2 Operational Altitude: 2000 m. (6,500 ft.) latest product information available at the time of Operational Humidity: 80% publication. The right is reserved to make changes at any Operational Temperature: 0°C to 50°C time without notice. Electrical Input: 7-32 VDC at 750mA max.
Contents i FCC Compliance i VDE and CSA Certification (Europe and Canada) i Using This Manual i Foreword i Location of Vehicle ECUs and Test Connectors i Warranty and Repair i Warranty Information ii Repair Service ii Warnings, Cautions, Notes ii Operating Precautions 1 Product Description 1 Mastertech Vehicle Communication Interface Kit Components 1 VCI Connections 2 Host Computer Interface 2 Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2 Local Area Network (LAN) 3 LAN with Network Router—
1 | Product Description | Mastertech VCI Kit Components Product Description | Host Computer Interface | 2 Product Description For a description and location of the standard indicators USB cable is inserted into the slot, and then plugged in as (LEDs) and the power button, see Figure 1-3. shown in Figure 1-6.
3 | Product Description | Host Computer Interface uu Direct Connect—Cross-over Ethernet Cable uu LAN with Network Router—Straight Ethernet Cable Product Description | Host Computer Interface | 4 Many offices and shops have computers connected The procedure for setting up ad-hoc wireless To start the VCI Manager application, launch the together using ethernet cables, network routers, and other communications requires two steps: appropriate diagnostics software application.
5 | Product Description | Mastertech VCI Features Getting Started | Using the VCI Manager Application | 6 uu Network Setup - Wired Ethernet, Wireless network setup. uu Help - Software Installation Details, Manager Help file, TABLE 1-1. Mastertech VCI Specifications Starting the VCI Manager Application Item Use the following steps to communicate to your VCI with Size Print, Shop Foreman Pro software. Characteristic 16.7 x 11.4 x 3.8 cm (6.6 x 4.5 x 1.5 inches) the VCI Manager application: 1.
| Getting Started | Update VCI Tester Software Getting Started | VCI Network Communications Setup Functions | 8 Note The update process may take up to 30 minutes to complete per VCI before starting the update process, make sure you have enough time. Click to see Select VCI by A. Click to select Serial number 6. In the VCI Manager application, VCI Explorer tab, 3. When you see the message shown at the right, click Note OK.
9 | Getting Started | VCI Network Communications Setup Functions Getting Started | VCI Network Communications Setup Functions | 10 uu If you are connecting your VCI to a smaller network 5. Select the Enable Wired Ethernet Interface check box Note where each computer has a specific IP address, you in the Interface Control box to enable the interface. You can not change the settings for the USB interface of the VCI. They are set at the factory with a static IP address.
11 | Getting Started | VCI Network Communications Setup Functions 13.Record or print your settings as they are displayed on the Properties tab for future reference. After you have connected your VCI to the network, the DHCP server will assign an IP Address and Netmask. Click Refresh on the Properties tab to see the assigned IP address. Getting Started | VCI Network Communications Setup Functions | 12 1. Start the VCI Manager application. Refer to Starting 11.
13 | Getting Started | VCI Network Communications Setup Functions Getting Started | Setup the VCI for Ad-Hoc Wireless Communication | 14 Setup Your PC for Direct Connection Wired Ethernet network.) An icon in the Windows Task Bar will display Communication two tiny little computers with a message passing from one to the other. If you place your cursor over this icon you will see the message “Acquiring network address.” Eventually, you should see the message “Limited or no connectivity” as shown below.
15 | Getting Started | Setup the VCI for Ad-Hoc Wireless Communication Getting Started | Setup the VCI for Ad-Hoc Wireless Communication | 16 Setup your VCI for Access Point Wireless Communication (WLAN) 3. Click Network Setup 4. Select Wireless 4. Click Wireless 5. Select Enable Wireless Interface 5. Select Enable Wireless Interface 6. Select Obtain an IP address automatically 6. Click Direct Connect 7. Click Apply 3. Select Network Setup 7.
17 | Getting Started | Setup the VCI for Ad-Hoc Wireless Communication Getting Started | Setup Your PC for Ad-Hoc Communication | 18 10.If you are within range of your wireless access point: 19.VCI Configuration Complete will be displayed briefly Select the “Select from available network list” radio when the update process is finished. Setup Your PC for Ad-Hoc Communication button. 11.Click Refresh to cause the VCI to search for wireless network signals.
19 | Getting Started | Recover VCI Tester Software Getting Started | Recover VCI Tester Software | 20 Recover VCI Tester Software As a result of a power failure or a communications error 3. Click to select 1. Start the VCI Manager application, refer to Starting the VCI Manager application. during a software update, the VCI Tester Software may Note become corrupted. You may see several symptoms such Your VCI must be connected via USB or it will not be recognized.
21 | Getting Started | Power On Self Test Power On Self Test Battery Replacement | Replacing the Batteries | 22 Connect the 120VAC/12VDC, 1A Power Supply to the Turn on the VCI by connecting to power (A/C 12-V adapter or vehicle’s DLC port). bottom of the VCI, then plug the power supply into a standard wall outlet. Battery Replacement Note Know the Law! Dispose of batteries legally! When you first apply power to the VCI, the Power On Self Test (POST) will run.
23 | Notes Notes | 24 Notes Robert Bosch LLC Notes VCI User’s Guide | Version 3.1 | April 2012 VCI User’s Guide | Version 3.
25 | Glossary and Abbreviations Glossary and Abbreviations | 26 Term Definition Term Definition 802.11 B/G TCP/IP standard for transmitting and receiving wireless communications. RS232C The most standard serial communication interface used in the computer industry.
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