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Robert Bosch LLC 

VCI User’s Guide | Version 3.1 | April 2012

VCI User’s Guide | Version 3.1 | April 2012 

Robert Bosch LLC

 

Glossary and Abbreviations | 26

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Term

Definition

802.11 B/G

TCP/IP standard for transmitting and receiving wireless communications.

AC

Alternating Current

Access point

A device that connects wireless communication devices together to create a wireless 
network.

Ad-hoc mode

A direct connection between the Mastertech VCI and the PC without a network.

BAUD RATE

The speed at which data is transferred over a serial data link.

bps 

Bits per second. Unit used for baud rate.

Cable keeper

Rubber grommet used to keep the USB cable connected to the VCI.

Cross-over ethernet cable

Twisted pair ethernet cable with wires connected differently at one of its ends.

CURSOR

Highlighted text or data on a display screen. Same as Marker.

DC

Direct Current

DCE

Data Communication Equipment. A term used to describe a device connected to an 
RS232 link.

DHCP

Dynamic Host Communication Protocol used for assigning IP addresses.

Direct Connect

Communication connection directly between a VCI and a PC. The connection can be 
either wireless (Ad-Hoc) or wired (cross-over ethernet cable).

DLC

Data Link Connector

DTE

Data Terminal Equipment. A term used to describe a device connected to an RS232 link.

ECM

Engine Control Module

ECU

Electronic Control Unit

EEPROM

Electronically Erasable PROM

Ethernet

Standardized IEEE 802.3 twisted-pair wire for connecting systems to a network is the 
most widespread wired LAN technology.

Firewall

Software that prevents forbidden communications from entering your network.

Host ID

Alphanumeric sequence used to license Shop Foreman Pro software.

Hz

Hertz, a unit of measure for frequency.

I/F

Interface

I/O

Input/Output

I/P

Instrumentation Port

IP address

Internet Protocol address. A numeric code that allows computers to communicate with 
each other.

Infrastructure mode

A wireless connection between the Mastertech VCI and the PC via a network.

LAN

Local Area Network,

LED

Light Emitting Diode

OBD

On Board Diagnostics

PC

Personal Computer running the Microsoft Windows 2000 or XP Pro operating system.

POST

Power On Self Test

RCV

Receive

Recovery mode

A process which allows the VCI to power up in a stored known good version.

Router

A network device that manages communications between PCs, and assigns IP addresses 
to other network devices.

RS232

Same as RS232C.

Term

Definition

RS232C

The most standard serial communication interface used in the computer industry.

SCI

Serial Communication Interface

Shop Foreman Pro

PC application used to view and store data from Bosch diagnostic tools.

SSID

Service Set Identification. This is the name of the network you set up to allow your PC to 
communicate with the Mastertech VCI. Each packet is identified as part of a network by 
the contained SSID.

TCP/IP

Internet communications protocol

TKIP

Temporal Key Integrity Protocol

USB

Universal Serial Bus. Technology that allows devices such as the VCI to be connected to a 
PC without having to restart the PC.

VCI

Mastertech Vehicle Communication Interface

VCI Manager application

PC software that configures, tests, and updates the VCI.

Summary of Contents for Mastertech Vehicle Communication Interface

Page 1: ...Mastertech Vehicle Communication Interface VCI User s Guide F00E900173 ...

Page 2: ...nications LAN and WLAN u u Future expandability including diagnostic applications Location of Vehicle ECUs and Test Connectors For the location of vehicle Electronic Control Units ECUs and Data Link Connectors DLCs refer to the Repair Manual and the electrical wiring diagram for the vehicle being tested Warranty and Repair Warranty Information The Mastertech Vehicle Communication Interface is warr...

Page 3: ... VCI Manager Application 5 Mastertech Vehicle Communication Interface Features 5 Data Link Connector And Cable 5 Power Source 5 Battery Operation 5 LEDs 6 Getting Started 6 Using the VCI Manager Application 6 Identifying Your VCI 6 Starting the VCI Manager Application 7 Update VCI Tester Software 8 VCI Network Communications Setup Functions 9 Clear Network Settings 9 Enable Wired Ethernet 14 Setup...

Page 4: ...ates with a host computer using three possible interfaces between the VCI and the PC u u Universal Serial Bus USB u u Local Area Network LAN and u u Wireless Local Area Network WLAN Universal Serial Bus USB Note The USB connection takes priority over an ethernet or a WLAN connection All configuration changes or software updates are only allowed using the USB connection Figure 1 5 USB is the first ...

Page 5: ...t Connect Wireless Note Although an ad hoc connection can be done from the PC s internal wireless card and the VCI Bosch recommends that the ad hoc connection between the PC and VCI be done using a wireless USB adapter connected to the PC The procedure for setting up ad hoc wireless communications requires two steps 1 Use VCI Manager to configure your VCI interface Refer to Setup the VCI for Ad Ho...

Page 6: ...te solely on the batteries the VCI must be connected to the vehicle s 12 volt power supply during testing or the 120VAC 12VDC 1A Power Supply during bench operations such as setting the VCI configuration options or updating software See Chapter 4 for battery replacement instructions LEDs Five Light Emitting Diodes LEDs one red and four green are located on the front of the VCI as shown in Figure 1...

Page 7: ...nager application you will need to update your Shop Foreman Pro software You can download the latest Shop Foreman Pro software version from the Bosch Diagnostics website www boschdiagnostics com Update VCI Tester Software After you install a new Diagnostic application software version your VCI Manager application may be more recent than your VCI Tester Software version You will need to connect eac...

Page 8: ...to a smaller network where each computer has a specific IP address you will need to assign an unused IP Address and the Subnet Mask to your VCI Refer to Setup your VCI for Static IP Address LAN Wired Ethernet Communication u u If you are connecting your VCI to your computer using a cross over ethernet cable you can choose any two IP addresses which are different only in the last group of digits Re...

Page 9: ... Setup tab 4 Select the Wired Ethernet tab 5 Select Enable Wired Ethernet Interface 4 Select Wired Ethernet 7 Click Apply 6 Select Use the following IP address 6A Enter IP address 6B Click for default subnet mask change if required 3 Select Network Setup 5 Select the Enable Wired Ethernet Interface check box in the Interface Control box to enable the interface Once you enable the interface the IP ...

Page 10: ... Internet Protocol Click Properties 5 Select Internet Protocol TCP IP 6 Then click Properties 7 Select Use the following IP address 8 Enter IP address 10 Click OK 9 Enter Subnet mask 7 Select Use the following IP address 8 Enter the IP address The IP address on your laptop must be the same as the IP address on the VCI except for the last group In the above example the VCI uses 123 for the last gro...

Page 11: ...int You must have an 802 11B G Wireless Access Point supporting multicast connected to your network close to your work area Before modifying the VCI communications interface contact your IT Administrator If you wish to setup an ad hoc wireless connection refer to Setup the VCI for Ad Hoc Wireless Communication Things you will need to know for Access Point wireless configuration u u Does your LAN a...

Page 12: ...tware 18 VCI Configuration in Process will flash during the update process Flashing 19 VCI Configuration Complete will be displayed briefly when the update process is finished 20 Select the Properties tab to verify that the VCI is configured correctly 20 Select Properties 21 Record or print your settings as they are displayed on the Properties tab for future reference Setup Your PC for Ad Hoc Comm...

Page 13: ...VER state 1 Remove power from the VCI This may require disconnecting the power cord and pressing the Power button Ensure that all the LEDs are off If the VCI Power button does not shut off the power after the power cord is removed remove the batteries Refer to Replacing the Batteries 2 Press and hold the Power button down while you apply power to the VCI When you see all the LEDs light as shown at...

Page 14: ...button The LED turns off 4 Disconnect the VCI s J1962 16 26 Pin DLC cable from the vehicle 5 Disconnect the USB or ethernet cable from the PC and the VCI 6 Inspect the cables and connectors for damage and corrosion Replace faulty components immediately 7 Store the VCI cables and other parts in a secure dry location Cleaning and Storing Your VCI If the VCI connectors or cables become dirty they may...

Page 15: ...Robert Bosch LLC VCI User s Guide Version 3 1 April 2012 VCI User s Guide Version 3 1 April 2012 Robert Bosch LLC Notes 24 23 Notes Notes Notes ...

Page 16: ...etwork is the most widespread wired LAN technology Firewall Software that prevents forbidden communications from entering your network Host ID Alphanumeric sequence used to license Shop Foreman Pro software Hz Hertz a unit of measure for frequency I F Interface I O Input Output I P Instrumentation Port IP address Internet Protocol address A numeric code that allows computers to communicate with ea...

Page 17: ...t Division Diagnostics Business Unit 2030 Alameda Padre Serra Ste 300 Santa Barbara CA 93103 Phone 800 321 4889 2012 Robert Bosch LLC USA All rights reserved BOSCH is a trademark licensed by Robert Bosch GmbH and or its affiliated entities ...

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