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16992000121

2014-11-07

Robert Bosch GmbH

12  |  MTS 6513 VCI  |  Finishing Up

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6.  Finishing Up

After using the MTS 6513 VCI, a few simple steps help 
you leave the vehicle electronic system(s) in the proper 
state and ensure that you get the most use out of your 
diagnostic tools:

1. 

Before removing power from the VCI, exit any run-
ning PC computer applications.

2. 

Turn the VCI off by disconnecting the power from 
the vehicle DLC or USB cable. The green Power 
LED turns off. 

3. 

Disconnect the VCI's J1962 16/26 Pin DLC cable 
from the vehicle.

4. 

Disconnect the USB cable from the PC and the VCI.

5. 

Store the VCI, cables, and other parts in a secure, 
dry location.

7.  J2534 Configuration

The MTS 6513 VCI is a J2534 device that connects bet-
ween your computer and the vehicle’s J1962 DLC con-
nector for pass-thru programming of the vehicle’s ECUs. 
The J2534 Configuration Application is installed on 
your PC at the same time as the VCI Manager software, 
allowing you to keep your OEM PC application connec-
ted to a VCI. In addition, this application provides API 
Monitoring controls to aid in investigating problems 
encountered while using any J2534 or PDU VCI devices 
or PC applications devices.

J2534 Device Configuration

The Device Configuration controls in the J2534 Confi-
guration Application allow you to define a default VCI 
and a connection sequence that your OEM PC applica-
tion will follow to connect to your VCIs. There are two 
controls in this area: the Default Device control and the 
Auto-Connection Order control.

The Default Device text box allows you to type the 
serial number of the VCI that you want to define as your 
default device.

The Auto-Connection Order control allows you to select 
multiple connection methods.

 

R

Device on USB

 

R

Default Device

 

R

Device Explorer

If the box to the left of the method is checked, then 
the connection method is attempted when connecting. 
If the box is not checked, then the connection method 

is skipped. The connection methods are attempted 
sequentially from top to bottom.

To change the order, select a connection method and 
click the up or down arrow to the right of the Auto-Con-
nection Order window.

The Device on USB connection method attempts to con-
nect to a VCI via USB, even if that VCI is not the Default 
Device. 

The Default Device connection method attempts to con-
nect to the Default Device (VCI) using the first available 
connection in the following order: USB, wireless.

The Device Explorer connection method opens a dialog 
box which shows if VCIs are detected.

VCIs that are not available have a red X across them and 
cannot be selected. VCIs that are available can be selec-
ted is several ways.

 

R

Right-click a VCI and select from available connec-
tions (USB or wireless).

 

R

Select a VCI and press the Connect button.

 

R

The Auto-Connection strategy connects using the 
first available connection in the following order: 
USB, wireless.

 

R

Right-click a VCI and select from available connec-
tions.

 

R

Right-click a VCI and set it as the Default Device.

The Cancel button closes the dialog box without ma-
king a connection.

8.  Troubleshooting

This section is intended to help you get back on track if 
the VCI appears to be operating abnormally. In addition, 
the most likely cause for the condition is given as well 
as other possible causes and recommendations on how 
to isolate or eliminate the problem.

8.1 

VCI Does Not Pass Power On Self-

Test (POST)

Most Likely Cause:

 

R

Internal problem in the VCI. 

Recommendations:

 

R

Connect the VCI to a PC using USB and perform the 
recovery procedure.

Summary of Contents for 1699200115

Page 1: ... 7 4 11 1 Serial Data Interfaces 7 4 11 2 Non Serial Data Interfaces 7 5 Getting Started 7 5 1 Installing the VCI Manager Software 8 5 2 Setting Up the VCI Hardware 8 5 2 1 Identifying Your VCI 8 5 2 2 Updating the VCI Software 8 5 2 3 Configuring the VCI Using VCI Manager 8 5 2 4 Check PC and VCI Software Versions 9 5 3 Setting Up Wireless Communications 9 5 3 1 Enabling Access Point Wireless Com...

Page 2: ...e at the time of publication However the right is reserved to make changes at any time without notice Before starting up connecting and operating Bosch products it is absolutely essential that the operating instructions user manual and in particular the safety instructions are studied carefully By doing so you can eradicate any uncertainties in handling Bosch products and thus associated safety ri...

Page 3: ...health are prevented by properly disposing of the MTS 6513 3 3 FCC Compliance This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interfe rence when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment This equipment generates uses and can rad...

Page 4: ...meters right angle F 00K 108 988 Velcro Cable Tie Wrap 3 4 x 5 1699200050 Using the VCI Manager PC application software you configure the MTS 6513 to communicate with a host computer The MTS 6513 is capable of communicating over a USB cable or wireless WLAN The MTS 6513 has a LCD display which can be used to run applications in stand alone mode without a PC 4 2 User group The product may be used b...

Page 5: ... runs on the Microsoft Windows operating system to configure and update VCIs The VCI Manager software allows the configuration of VCI to host PC communications and facilitates VCI firmware updates 4 9 J2534 Pass Thru Support The MTS 6513 works with an OEM supplied J2534 PC computer applications PC program for ECU Reflashing and diagnostic applications The MTS 6513 supports pass thru programming of...

Page 6: ...up arrow and down arrow keys to adjust Contrast and Backlight R R Press the left arrow key to save your settings and go back to the previous screen Configure the SuperCap Function R R Depress the Home Enter F2 keys simultaneously to reach the Main Menu screen R R Select the SuperCap sub menu using the up arrow down arrow keys R R Use the right arrow key to navigate to the SuperCap sub menu R R In ...

Page 7: ...USB cable to configure your VCI using VCI Manager 5 2 1 Identifying Your VCI The VCI label is located on the back of the VCI The VCI identification number has two parts a manufacturing code for traceability and a unique serial number The serial number is used to identify the VCI in the VCI Manager software You will need to refer to this serial number when you are using VCI Manager to configure the...

Page 8: ...ersion match you can use your VCI with this PC 5 3 Setting Up Wireless Communications The MTS 6513 VCI is capable of communicating on your workshop network over USB and Wireless The Net work Setup tab in the VCI Manager software provides a number of functions used to select and configure the VCI network connection interfaces including wireless access and security settings If you have purchased a W...

Page 9: ...k mark will replace the green bars The green check mark confirms the VCI is communicating P to P with the PC Once connected select the Disconnect button and close the VCI Manager application 6 Select the Network Setup tab 7 Select the Wireless tab 8 Select the Enable Wireless Interface check box in the Interface Control section Once you enable the interface the IP Address Configuration box and the...

Page 10: ...on icon in the VCI Explorer tab and bubble help will display how the VCI is connected to the PC 5 Select the VCI with Green bars in the VCI Manager Explorer tab and click the connect button Once connected a green check mark will replace the green bars The green check mark confirms the VCI is communicating P to P with the PC Once connected select the Disconnect button and close the VCI Manager appl...

Page 11: ...l allows you to select multiple connection methods R R Device on USB R R Default Device R R Device Explorer If the box to the left of the method is checked then the connection method is attempted when connecting If the box is not checked then the connection method is skipped The connection methods are attempted sequentially from top to bottom To change the order select a connection method and clic...

Page 12: ...ts first using USB if available if USB is not available the VCI connects using wireless Recommendations R R Check that the cables are securely attached to the VCI the VCI has completed its power up sequence the connector pins are clean and the VCI Manager software is running R R If connecting using USB check that the VCI USB con nection is detected by Windows Connect the VCI to the PC USB port the...

Page 13: ...the Recovery Procedure Error reprogramming the VCI Go to Recovery Mode There was a problem reprogramming the VCI Recovery Procedure Use the following procedure to recovery the software on the VCI 1 Remove power from the VCI Ensure that all the LEDs are off 2 Remove end cap Press and hold the Recovery But ton down while you apply power to the VCI using the USB cable You will see the word Fail Safe ...

Page 14: ...INTERFACE USB UNIVERSAL SERIAL BUS A COMMON STANDARD FOR INTERFACING WITH A PC VCI VEHICLE COMMUNICATION INTERFACE VCI MANAGER PC SOFTWARE THAT CONFIGURES TESTS AND UPDATES THE VCI VDC VOLTS DC WLAN WIRELESS LOCAL AREA NETWORK 11 Hardware Specifications The following table lists the various hardware characte ristics of the MTS 6513 MTS 6513 HARDWRE SPECIFICATIONS HOST INTERFACE Wired High Speed 48...

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