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VCM II Customer Flight Recorder Operator’s Manual

 

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Version 2.0

 

Technical Specifications 

 

 

Supported Vehicle Protocols 

Protocol 

CAN 
ISO 
SCP 
UBP 

 

 

VCM II Connectors 

Please refer to VCM II Hardware Manual for information regarding VCM II connectors. 

Updating VCM II Firmware 

VCM II firmware updates will be automated using the IDS software.  Please refer to the IDS User 
Manual for information regarding this procedure.  

Care and Maintenance   

See VCM II Hardware Manual. 

 

 

Troubleshooting 

 

 

Users should perform the following simple checks to determine if they can resolve any problems with the 
VCM II - CFR. 

 

Problem Symptoms

 

 

Checks & Possible Causes 
 

VCM II - CFR will not power On 
(No LED's turn On)

 

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Verify that secure cable connections have been 
established between the VCM II - CFR and vehicle 
DLC or PC USB port 

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Make sure that the cables do not have any bent, broken, 
missing, or dirty/corroded cable connector pins 

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Make sure that the VCM II - CFR unit does not have 
any bent, broken, missing, or dirty/corroded connector 
pins  

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Verify battery voltage at the vehicle DLC powering the 
VCM II - CFR is sufficient (12V nominal)

 

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If powering VCM II - CFR from PC USB port verify 
that USB port power is available (check port using 
USB memory stick) or try a different USB port on the 
PC

 

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If after power is applied for 5 seconds and the VCM II 

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Summary of Contents for VCM II

Page 1: ...9 4 2012 1 Version 2 0 VCM II Customer Flight Recorder Operator s Manual E C U T O O L R U ...

Page 2: ...p 11 Download to VCM II CFR 12 Hook up to Vehicle 12 Control of VCM II CFR Recording Data 14 User Interface Pendant 15 Pendant Events and Indicators 16 VCM II CFR Upload to IDS 17 File Naming 18 Playback 19 Technical Specifications 22 Supported Vehicle Protocols 22 VCM II Connectors 22 Updating VCM II Firmware 22 Care and Maintenance 22 Troubleshooting 22 VCM II CFR Support 24 Trademark Acknowledg...

Page 3: ...ode Parameter Also known as PID s or DID s which are sensor actuator switch etc data stored in the vehicle module PCM Powertrain Control Module PID Parameter Identifier An index number used to refer to a parameter within a module without knowing its storage location SCP Standard Corporate Protocol Sleep Mode The VCM II CFR will go into a Low Power Standby Sleep Mode if the vehicle communications n...

Page 4: ...for obtaining data when drivability symptoms or other customer complaint symptoms are encountered The CFR can be configured with vehicle specific information using the IDS software The process of configuring the CFR is referenced as Setup Upon completion of vehicle testing the CFR will pass the recorded data and any associated information back to the IDS this process will be referenced as Upload A...

Page 5: ...ements of International Standards however like any apparatus care must be taken in its installation and use NOTICE This equipment must only be used by properly trained personnel NOTICE Do not allow any cables of this equipment to be positioned where they can be trapped snagged stretched across sharp edges or create any potential hazard WARNING If the VCM II CFR is being used in a moving vehicle en...

Page 6: ...sing the VCM II CFR IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING Failure to follow these instructions will increase the risk of personal injury 1 Read all instructions 2 Care must be taken as burns can occur from touching hot parts or surfaces 3 DO NOT operate equipment if damage to unit or cord is suspected 4 DO NOT let cables hang over edge of table bench or counter or come in contact with hot manifold...

Page 7: ...u option selectable within the toolbox top tab after Vehicle Identification is complete The VCM II CFR setup will only be available on supported vehicles 1 Select VCM II CFR Setup When Setup is selected a new top tab will appear displaying a Hook up screen as shown in Figure 2 0 Make all connections as shown Figure 1 0 E C U T O O L R U ...

Page 8: ...ct vehicle system or module to record data from 5 Press Tick to continue 6 Select parameters see Parameter Selection Figure 3 0 7 Select parameter settings see Recording Time Setup and Trigger Setup figure 4 0 8 Press Tick to continue 9 The VCM II CFR Download confirmation pop up displays a summary of configuration settings 10 Press Tick to begin download process see Download to VCM II CFR Figure ...

Page 9: ...ication Management IDS will manage CFR application versions In general the CFR application resident on the PC will be installed on the VCM II Parameter Selection The Parameter Selection screen will appear with the default parameters and units selected This screen allows the selection of parameters and units the selection from previously saved settings capture times and select and deselect triggers...

Page 10: ...4 To load pre defined parameters with triggers and recording times Select lower File Icon to view a list of pre defined configurations Select a saved configuration Press Tick to load configuration 5 Press Tick when parameter selection is complete Recording Time Setup The VCM II CFR can record up to 200 seconds of data The number and duration of recordings as well as the pre post trigger times will...

Page 11: ...Trigger Setup Trigger limits can be set on five parameters Diagnostic Trouble Code Counts will always be selected when available DTC Count parameters are pre defined to make a recording when a DTC occurs 3 Select Trigger icon Figure 5 0 2 To set trigger limits select the Plots Limit and Format icon Pressing Tick after selecting limits will set the trigger for auto capture If you attempt to set lim...

Page 12: ...ancel to make changes Once the VCM II CFR is downloaded the user can make changes to the parameters triggers or number of recordings at the Parameter Select screen The VCM II CFR can be downloaded again with the new configuration by selecting the Tick The configuration will be retained by the VCM II CFR until the next download An audible tone will sound for at least 20 seconds when the VCM II CFR ...

Page 13: ...re with the driver or form a hazard in any way 2 Placement of the VCM II CFR will require some discretion as vehicle configurations vary Secure the device in the vehicle in such a way that it DOES NOT become entangled with the driver or vehicle controls Position the VCM II CFR on the front passenger floor area of vehicle or under the front passenger seat If placed under the seat remember to secure...

Page 14: ...cle as normal and make sure both indicator lights on the VCM II CFR Pendant are solid ON VCM II CFR will not record data if Pendant lights are not solid ON If the Pendant lights are OFF Press Trigger Button on Pendant to wake up device and activate lights Press Pendant Trigger Button when vehicle exhibits customer complaint s A recording will automatically begin once auto trigger condition has bee...

Page 15: ... CFR does not automatically wake up press the Trigger Button on the end of the Pendant to wake up the VCM II CFR Once the Trigger Button is pressed the YELLOW Vehicle Communication LED will flash while the VCM II CFR attempts to establish communication with the vehicle If communication is established the YELLOW Vehicle Communication LED will stop flashing and the LED display window will illuminate...

Page 16: ... will also FLASH when uploading recording files from the VCM II CFR to the IDS An audible tone will sound once when the VCM II CFR is powered up and when a recording is triggered This audible tone will also sound for at least 20 seconds after power to the VCM II CFR is lost To stop the tone from sounding following power loss press the Trigger Button on the Pendant Note In the event of power loss t...

Page 17: ...top if trigger button pressed The 7 segment LED in addition to displaying the number of recordings will flash if the maximum number of recordings has been reached VCM II CFR Upload to IDS VCM II CFR Upload Playback is used to retrieve recorded vehicle data from the VCM II Upload can be initiated from VCM II CFR Upload Playback in the tool box menu or by selecting VCM II CFR Upload from the Vehicle...

Page 18: ...saved with the current session see step 4 b If the vehicle information on the VCM II CFR does not match the active session on IDS i Place the current vehicle session on hold complete or delete the session ii Select VCM II CFR Upload from Vehicle Identification This will automatically open the previously saved vehicle session if available or create a new session as required 4 When upload is complet...

Page 19: ...toolbox 2 Select Playback sub tab 3 Select a saved recording to view Each recording will display the PID data as well as any associated DTCs that were retrieved during that recording Parameters on the Playback screen are displayed in standard Datalogger display formats The display range can be adjusted and resized The parameter view may be changed to display digital x y plot histogram or bar graph...

Page 20: ...ture only temporarily removes the parameter from the display it does not remove the parameter from the recording or delete the data for that parameter To remove a parameter from the playback display 1 Select the Parameter Selection from right margin as shown in Figure 12 0 2 Select a parameter to un highlight that parameter Figure 12 0 E C U T O O L R U ...

Page 21: ...o available to view any DTCs that were present before or after the recording was made Any new DTC will have an asterisk next to it Codes are listed under CMDTCs and Pending DTCs and the code descriptions appear when the DTC is highlighted If DTCs appear on this tab it is advised that the technician run Selftest on the module or system to retrieve more information related to the DTCs such as freeze...

Page 22: ...e any problems with the VCM II CFR Problem Symptoms Checks Possible Causes VCM II CFR will not power On No LED s turn On Verify that secure cable connections have been established between the VCM II CFR and vehicle DLC or PC USB port Make sure that the cables do not have any bent broken missing or dirty corroded cable connector pins Make sure that the VCM II CFR unit does not have any bent broken ...

Page 23: ... firmware update failure Attempt to recover the software on the VCM II refer to IDS User Manual If VCM II CFR error persists after making the check above contact your regional technical support VCM II CFR PC Interface LED blinks and speaker beeps at a periodic rate after a power cycle and the Power LED is illuminated Contact your regional technical support SD Card is corrupt damaged and needs to b...

Page 24: ...elect VCM II CFR Setup from the IDS menu to reconfigure device Pendant Displays a C or Flashing C After updating the VCM II CFR software the display window on the Pendant may show a flashing C The flashing C indicates the configuration files downloaded to the VCM II CFR is either 1 not available or 2 has been corrupted Please select VCM II CFR Setup from the IDS menu to resolve this condition VCM ...

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