Robert Bosch LLC
VCI User’s Guide | Version 3.1 | April 2012
VCI User’s Guide | Version 3.1 | April 2012
Robert Bosch LLC
Getting Started | Using the VCI Manager Application | 6
5 | Product Description | Mastertech VCI Features
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Network Setup - Wired Ethernet, Wireless network
setup.
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Help - Software Installation Details, Manager Help file,
Print, Shop Foreman Pro software.
The VCI works with the diagnostic application software for
testing specific vehicles and systems. Specific operating
instructions are provided within respective diagnostic
application software.
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The diagnostic software applications provide the user
interface for communication between the VCI and the
vehicle diagnostic system.
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The Vehicle System application programs are upgraded
periodically to provide ongoing support for new vehicle
model years, systems, and functions.
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The Vehicle System application support manuals are
available on the Bosch web site;
www.boschdiagnostics.com.
Mastertech Vehicle Communication
Interface Features
Data Link Connector And Cable
Note
The DLC cable supplied with your VCI is keyed
such that it will only connect to the VCI. It will
not connect to a Mastertech MTS 3100 or Tech
2 and conversely, Mastertech MTS 3100 or Tech
2 cables will not connect to the VCI..
Vehicle diagnostic information is passed between the PC
and the vehicle through the J1962 16/26-pin DLC cable
that is connected to the VCI.
Power Source
The VCI is intended to be powered from the vehicle
battery.
The VCI may also be powered using the 120VAC/12VDC,
1A Power Supply when located near a suitable
wall socket. See Figure 1-11. Typically you use the
120VAC/12VDC, 1A Power Supply during bench
operations when you are configuring the VCI
communications, updating software, and during testing of
the VCI.
Figure 1-11. 120VAC/12VDC, 1 A Power Supply
Battery Operation
Four AAA Batteries are required to power the VCI during
brief power interruption.
The VCI will not operate 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 1-12. One LED is reserved for future Shop Foreman
Pro software use.
Figure 1-12. LEDs
Future
use LED
Vehicle
Communication
Active
VCI Error
LED
VCI PC
Communication
Active
On/Off
LED
TABLE 1-1. Mastertech VCI Specifications
Item
Characteristic
Size
16.7 x 11.4 x 3.8 cm
(6.6 x 4.5 x 1.5 inches)
Weight
0.454 kg (1 lb.)
Power
3.0 Watts @ 12 Vdc
Input Voltage
7 to 32 Vdc
(protected against reverse polarity)
LED Display
5 LEDs — Software controlled on-
board (1 red; 4 green)
Power Sources
12-24 Volt vehicle power
External 120VAC/12VDC,
1A Power Supply
AAA batteries for brief power
interruptions
Operating Temp. 0 °C TO 50 °C (32 °F TO 122 °F)
Storage Temp.
-20 °C TO 70 °C (-4 °F TO 158 °F)
Getting Started
Using the VCI Manager Application
Identifying Your VCI
The Mastertech VCI assembly label is located on the
back of the unit. As shown in the illustration at the right,
the assembly identification number has two parts: a
manufacturing code for traceability and a unique serial
number (22000061, in this example). The 8-digit serial
number is used to identify the VCI in the software.
Manufacturing code
Serial Number
Starting the VCI Manager Application
Use the following steps to communicate to your VCI with
the VCI Manager application:
1. Apply power to the VCI by connecting the
120VAC/12VDC, 1A Power Supply. You should see the
POST sequence described in Power on Self Test.
2. Connect the USB Cable to the VCI and to your PC. In
order to keep the USB cable connected, you can
secure it to the VCI using the supplied cable keeper.
3. Start ESI[tronic] 2.0 software by double-clicking on
the ESI[tronic] 2.0 software application icon.
4. Select hardware settings... from the main menu.
5. From hardware settings I... screen select VCI Manager
to launch the VCI Manager application.
