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VCI User’s Guide | Version 3.1 | April 2012

VCI User’s Guide | Version 3.1 | April 2012 

Robert Bosch LLC

 

Getting Started | VCI Network Communications Setup Functions | 12

11 | Getting Started | VCI Network Communications Setup Functions 

13. Record or print your settings as they are displayed on 

the Properties tab for future reference. After you have 
connected your VCI to the network, the DHCP server 
will assign an IP Address and Netmask. Click Refresh 
on the Properties tab to see the assigned IP address.  

13. Click 
Refresh

DCHP assigned 
address and 
netmask

Setup your VCI for Static IP Address LAN Wired  
Ethernet Communication 

Note 
If you connect your PC and your VCI directly 
using a cross-over ethernet cable, you can enter 
any static IP address and subnet mask for the 
VCI that is identical to your PC’s IP address 
except for the final IP address group. For 
example: If you PC’s IP address is 10.190.171.4, 
the VCI must be set up with an IP address of 
10.190.171.“x” where “x” can be any number 
except 4. The subnet mask must be the same 
on both the PC and the VCI.

1.  Start the VCI Manager application. Refer to Starting 

the VCI Manager application.

2.  Select and Connect to your VCI in the VCI Manager 

application, VCI Explorer tab.

3.  Select the Network 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 Address 
Configuration box and the Apply and Cancel buttons 
become active. You can start over anytime before you 
select Apply by selecting Cancel so that all your stored 
changes are discarded.

6.  Select Use the following IP address: 

 A.   Enter the IP Address that you have determined will 

be unique to your network.

 B.   The default Subnet mask will usually work. Change 

it if required for your network.

7.  Click Apply to reconfigure your VCI.  

You will see the screen at the right to check your 
communication changes.

8.  Click Yes to continue, or No to get back to the Network 

Setup tab to make any changes. 

Click Yes

9.  Click OK.  

If you unplug the VCI from the PC or remove power 
from the VCI during the update process, you will have 
to recover the VCI. Refer to Recover VCI Tester 
Software.  

Click OK

10. VCI Configuration in Process will flash during the 

update process. 

Flashing

11.  VCI Configuration Complete will be displayed briefly 

when the update process is finished. 

12. Choose the Properties tab to verify that the VCI is 

configured correctly.  

12. Select 
Properties

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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