background image

16992000121

2014-11-07

Robert Bosch GmbH

Product Description  |  MTS 6513 VCI  |  5

en

en

The following table lists the three different MTS 6513 
kit configurations:

Kit

Part Number

Configuration

Non-Wireless

1699200115

MTS 6513 VCI assembly 

without a Wi-Fi adapter

Wireless-Infra-

structure-Mode

1699200116

MTS 6513 VCI assembly 

with a Wi-Fi adapter

Wireless-Point-to-

Point

1699200117

MTS 6513 VCI assembly 

with a Wi-Fi adapter and 

a Wireless 802.11n USB 

Module

Components common to all three kit configurations are 
listed in the following table.

Kit Component

Part Number

Qty

USB mini "A" to USB mini "B" Cable - 

(3 meters)

F-00K-108-988

1

J1962 Data Link Connector Cable 

(16/26 Pin) (1 meter)

F-00K-108-761

1

MTS 6513 - VCI Manager Software and 

Documentation CD

1699200118

1

Velcro Cable Tie Wrap - 3/4'' x 5"

1699200050

1

Replacement parts and optional accessories for the 
MTS 6513 are listed in the following table.

Item

Part Number

Bosch Branded Storage Case

F-00K-108-939

End Cap Assembly

F-00K-108-945

USB, Wireless 802.11n, D-Link DWA-131 

E1

1699200155

J1962 Data Link Connector Cable

(16/26 Pin), 1 meter

F-00K-108-761

USB mini "B to USB mini "A", 1.8 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 by skilled personnel only. 
Personnel scheduled to be trained, familiarized, inst-
ructed or to take part in a general training course may 
only work with the product under the supervision of an 
experienced person.

4.3 

PC System Requirements

The MTS 6513 VCI Manager Software runs on a Windows 
based PC/Laptop. 

The following table lists the minimum PC/laptop requi-
rements for installing and running the MTS 6513 VCI 
Software:

Item

System requirements

Operating System

WIN XP/WIN Vista/WIN 7/WIN 

8/WIN 8.1 (32 bit and 64 bit 

PCs)/WIN 10

Available hard disk space

100 MB or greater

RAM

512 MB or greater

CPU

1 GHZ or higher

Communication Ports

1 USB

Video Resolution

1024 x 768 or higher

4.4 

MTS 6513 Kit Contents

The MTS 6513 Base Kit includes cables and hardware 
needed to transfer data and reprogram ECUs on vehicles 
through the DLC connector.

The image below shows a MTS 6513 VCI kit with wireless 
infrastructure mode (P/N 1699200116).

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...

Reviews: