Robert Bosch LLC
VCI User’s Guide | Version 3.1 | April 2012
VCI User’s Guide | Version 3.1 | April 2012
Robert Bosch LLC
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 —Straight Ethernet Cable
3
Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN)
4
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 the VCI for Ad-Hoc Wireless Communication
18
Setup Your PC for Ad-Hoc Communication
19
Recover VCI Tester Software
19
Recovery Procedure
21
Power On Self Test
21
Connecting the VCI to the Vehicle
21
Powering the Mastertech Vehicle Communication
Interface
21
120VAC/12VDC, 1A Power Supply
21
Vehicle Battery
21 Finishing Up
21
Cleaning and Storing Your VCI
22 Battery Replacement
22
Replacing the Batteries
23 Notes
25 Glossary and Abbreviations
