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16992000121

2014-11-07

Robert Bosch GmbH

4  |  MTS 6513 VCI  |  Product Description

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CAUTION – Battery Clamps - Polarity

Possible risk of personal injury

 

Do not clasp battery clamps together 
when connected simultaneously to the 
vehicle's 12 volt cigarette lighter or power 
supply. Reverse polarity in the vehicle's 
cigarette lighter may be present. Damage 
could occur to the VCI or to the vehicle. 
Make sure all cables and adapters are 
firmly connected before starting to use 
the VCI Always read the instructions com-
pletely before attempting a new procedu-
re. 

3.1 

Electromagnetic Compatibility

The MTS 6513 satisfies the requirements of the EMC 
directive 2004/108/EG.

 

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The MTS 6513 is a class/category A product as 
defined by EN 55 022. The MTS 6513 may cause 
high-frequency household interference (radio inter-
ference) so that interference suppression may be 
necessary. In such cases the user may be required to 
take the appropriate action.

3.2 

Disposal

This MTS 6513 is subject to European guidelines 
2002/96/EG (WEEE). Old electrical and electronic 
devices, including cables and accessories or batteries 
must be disposed of separately from normal household 
waste. Please use the return and collection systems in 
place for disposal in your area.

Damage to the environment and hazards to personal 
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 radiate 
radio frequency energy. If not installed and used in 
accordance with the instruction manual, it may cause 
harmful interference to radio communications. Opera-
tion of this equipment in a residential area is likely to 
cause harmful interference, in which case the user will 
be required to correct the interference at his or her 
expense.

All work conducted on electrical device may be perfor-
med by a person with sufficient knowledge and experi-
ence in the field of electronics.

3.4 

WiFi Compliance

This equipment complies with the following worldwide 
wireless standards.

3.5 

Safety/Environmental Compliance

This equipment complies with the following worldwide 
safety and environmental standards.

4.  Product Description

4.1 

Overview

The MTS 6513 Vehicle Communication Interface (VCI) is 
used by professional technicians as an aid in diagnosing 
and repairing automotive electrical and electronic sys-
tems. The MTS 6513 is designed to connect the vehicle 
to a host PC computer application which then functions 
though the MTS 6513 for data transfer and Electronic 
Control Unit (ECU) reprogramming.

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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