Ford VCMM Page 2 Hardware Manual Download

Page: 2 / 36

VCMM Hardware Manual

Manufactured by Bosch Automotive Service Solutions GmbH,
Porschestrasse 4, 63512 Hainburg, Germany

Trademark Acknowledgements

FORD

FoMoCo

VCMM™

, and

VCM II

are trademarks owned by the

Ford Motor Company.

Bosch

is a registered trademark of Bosch Automotive Service Solutions Inc.

Copyright Information

VCMM Hardware Manual
Copyright

2017 Ford Motor Company.

The information, specifications and illustrations in this manual are based on the latest information
available at the time of printing.

Ford Motor Company

reserves the right to make changes at any

time without notice.

Summary of Contents for VCMM

Page 1: ...30 March 2017 Version 1 0 Hardware Manual ...

Page 2: ...d by the Ford Motor Company Bosch is a registered trademark of Bosch Automotive Service Solutions Inc Copyright Information VCMM Hardware Manual Copyright 2017 Ford Motor Company The information specifications and illustrations in this manual are based on the latest information available at the time of printing Ford Motor Company reserves the right to make changes at any time without notice ...

Page 3: ... FUNCTIONS 7 NORMAL POWER UP OF VCMM AND CONNECTION TO PC 9 SOFTWARE UPDATES 10 HOW TO FACTORY RESET YOUR VCMM 10 VCMM KIT CONTENTS AND ACCESSORIES 12 MEASUREMENT CABLES AND PROBES TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 24 MEASUREMENT ACCESSORIES TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 25 ACCESSORIES TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 26 TROUBLESHOOTING 27 VCMM TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 30 CARE AND MAINTENANCE 32 VCMM MTS 5440 PRODUCT W...

Page 4: ...tic System IEEE Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers ISO International Standards Organization ISO 9141 Serial communication protocol implemented in Ford and CARB versions LED Light Emitting Diode MS CAN Medium Speed CAN 125 kbps PC Personal Computer Pendant CFR user interface cable VCMM optional item RoHS Registry of Hazardous Substances SAE Society Of Automotive Engineers SCP Standar...

Page 5: ... boots for increased durability and ruggedness in service bay and road test environments It features extended operating temperature and voltage range beyond those in products intended for laboratory use The VCMM unit contains six LED indicators and a signaling device to provide the user with continuous visual as well as audible operating status indication The VCMM has wireless capability if equipp...

Page 6: ...ware if the hazard is not avoided ProperInstallation and Use of thisEquipment This equipment has been designed manufactured and tested to meet the requirements 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 whe...

Page 7: ...y not be working properly or if it is damaged in anyway Contact your regional technical support for assistance DO NOT remove any fixed covers unless you are authorized qualified to do so A defective electrical earth ground connection to any equipment may cause an electric shock hazard This hazard may pass through the signal cabling and to any other equipment interconnected It is recommended that y...

Page 8: ...end boots serve as shock protection and include important VCMM port information symbols Step 4 Care must be taken as burns can occur from touching hot parts or surfaces Step 5 DO NOT operate equipment if damage to unit or cable is suspected Step 6 DO NOT let cables hang over edge of table bench or counter or come in contact with hot manifolds or moving fan blades Step 7 DO NOT place tools or test ...

Page 9: ...motive electrical and electronic systems The VCMM is designed to connect the vehicle to a PC application which then functions through the VCMM for data transfer vehicle measurements signal generation vibration analysis and ECU reprogramming Refer to Figure 1 and 2 below for the VCMM hardware features and functions Figure 1 Chapter 2 T ...

Page 10: ...V C M M H A R D W A R E M A N U A L 8 Figure 2 ...

Page 11: ...g input voltage range of 100 240Vac 47 63Hz rated 0 5A Connect the power cable to a 110V or 220V AC power source outlet that is equipped with a reliable protective earth ground connection Insert the DC power plug into the VCMM Power Port see Fig 2 and 3 USB Power only to the VCMM is insufficient for normal operation Connect the VCMM to the PC using the USB cable provided in the VCMM kit Connect th...

Page 12: ...nstructions 1 Shut down the Ford Software application if it is running 2 Make sure the VCMM is connected to a PC using the USB cable and external power see Figure 3 3 Launch the VCI Manager application on the PC 4 Press and hold the Recovery Mode button for 3 seconds until the red Error LED turns on see Figure 1 5 The VCI Manager will display an icon of a VCMM in the Recover state see Figure 4 6 C...

Page 13: ...V C M M H A R D W A R E M A N U A L 11 Figure 5 ...

Page 14: ...ed in kit Description The 50A Current Probe is used to measure automotive electrical currents up to 50A DC or AC peak in magnitude 500A Current Probe Rotunda Item Number 164 R9832 Bosch Part Number 1699200275 Standard item included in kit Description The 500A Current Probe is used to measure automotive electrical currents up to 500A DC or AC peak in magnitude Chapter 3 ...

Page 15: ...ssion fluid pressure Range is 15 PSI to 500 PSI Fuel Hose Assembly Rotunda Item Number 164 R9533 Bosch Part Number 1699200277 Standard item included in kit Description The Fuel Hose Assembly lets you connect the Pressure Vacuum Transducer to fuel rails to measure fuel system pressure Transmission Extension Hose Rotunda Item Number 164 R9534 Bosch Part Number 1699200278 Standard item included in ki...

Page 16: ...is for installation by the user in the host PC DLC Cable Rotunda Item Number 164 R9837 Bosch Part Number 1699200142 Standard item included in kit Description The DLC Cable is used to connect the VCMM to the vehicle s Diagnostic Link Connector to power the VCMM and to enable communication between the VCMM and the vehicle ECUs USB Cable Rotunda Item Number 257 1699200385 Bosch Part Number 1699200385...

Page 17: ...ing the VCMM and its accessories enabling easy access AC DC Power Supply Rotunda Item Number 164 R9843 Bosch Part Number 1699200573 Standard item included in kit Description The AC DC Power Supply lets you power the VCMM from a wall socket The input voltage rating is 100 240 VAC 47 63Hz 0 5A max and the output is 16 VDC 1 25A max The VCMM kit includes the wall socket power cable that is correct fo...

Page 18: ...attery It includes internal 3A resettable fuses Note these fuses are not user accessible Do not connect the Battery Power Cable to voltages greater than 30VDC USB Thumb Drive with Quick Start Guides Bosch Part Number 1699200465 Standard item included in kit Description The VCMM kit includes a USB Thumb Drive that contains the VCMM Quick Start Guide in all supported languages along with copies of V...

Page 19: ... Bosch Part Number 1699200294 Standard item included in kit Description The Blue Test Lead enables you to connect the VCMM to automotive circuits for measuring voltage and resistance and for injecting signals using the VCMM Signal Generator function Yellow Test Lead Bosch Part Number 1699200295 Standard item included in kit Description The Yellow Test Lead enables you to connect the VCMM to automo...

Page 20: ...ignals using the VCMM Signal Generator function Red Probe with Tick Button Bosch Part Number 1699200270 Standard item included in kit Description The Red Probe with Tick enables you to connect the VCMM to automotive circuits for measuring voltage and resistance and for injecting signals using the VCMM Signal Generator function It includes an LED that can be turned on to provide illumination and a ...

Page 21: ...ts to measure voltage and resistance Kit contains 5 probes and 5 small alligator clips or red blue yellow green black Also 2 large black alligator clips and 3 more small black alligator clips Universal Probe Tip Adapters 4 ea Rotunda Item Number 164 R9834 Bosch Part Number 1699200321 Standard item included in kit Description The VCMM kit includes a set of 4 Universal Probe Tip Adapters that connec...

Page 22: ... HM HF IM IF JF KM KF LM LF Temperature Probe Rotunda Item Number 164 R9836 Bosch Part Number 1699200273 Standard item included in kit Description The Temperature Probe enables the VCMM to measure temperatures from 20º to 150ºC 1ºC When using the temperature probe exercise caution to prevent contact between hot surfaces and the probe cable Vibration Analyzer Accelerometer A Rotunda Item Number 164...

Page 23: ...fication used during vibration analysis Note timing light is not included in the kit Bluetooth Module with Extender Rotunda Item Number 164 R9840 Bosch Part Number 1699200505 Standard item included in kit Description The Bluetooth Module with Extender operates with the VCMM Bluetooth Analyzer software to let you test Bluetooth enable automotive infotainment systems It includes a plastic extender a...

Page 24: ...ansducer Cables Coil On Plug pickups and Capacitive Plug Wire Clips enable the VCMM to display secondary ignition signals Driveline Balance Kit used with the VCMM to perform dual plane driveline balance using a photo tachometer to measure driveshaft revolution frequencies Also includes magnetic mount phototach bracket retro reflective tape and scale Accelerometer B a second Vibration Analyzer Acce...

Page 25: ...apter Cable lets you connect the VCMM to any of 3 accessories provided with the previous generation VMM VMM 50A Current Probe VMM 500A Current Probe VMM Pressure Vacuum Transducer BNC Adapter Cable Rotunda Item Number 164 R9842 Bosch Part Number 1699200382 Optional item Description The BNC Adapter Cable lets you connect the VCMM to standard BNC cables and probes ...

Page 26: ... 150ºC 1ºC Cable 40º to 105ºC 1699200290 164 R9827 Std Accelerometer A 1 to 500 Hz 4G 20º to 70ºC 1699200449 164 R9828 Adv Accelerometer B 1 to 500 Hz 4G 20º to 70ºC 1699200292 164 R9829 Std Timing Light Inductive Loop Drives Timing Light 40º to 105ºC 1699200404 1699200287 02002984 012 257 02002984012 Adv Adv Adv Phototach Sensor Phototach Cable Retro reflective Tape 12 in Response time 45us 40º t...

Page 27: ...Small Alligator Clip 1 x Yellow Small Alligator Clip 1 x Green Small Alligator Clip 1 x Blue Small Alligator Clip 2 x Black Large Alligator Clip 40º to 105ºC CAT II 1000V 32A CAT II 1000V 32A CAT II 1000V 32A CAT II 1000V 32A CAT II 1000V 32A CAT II 300V 15A CAT II 300V 15A CAT II 300V 15A CAT II 300V 15A CAT II 300V 15A CAT II 1000V 32A 1699200283 164 R9529 4 x 1699200279 Adv Kit Coil On Plug set...

Page 28: ...td WIFI USB Adapter x 2 802 11n 0º to 50ºC 1699200505 Std Bluetooth USB Adapter with Extender Bluetooth 4 0 USB Adapter Class 1 10º to 50ºC 1699200465 Std USB Drive with Quick Start Guides 128 Mbyte 0º to 40ºC 1699200573 164 R9843 Std AC DC Power Supply Input 100 240Vac 47 63Hz 0 5A Output 16VDC 1 25A 0 40ºC 1699200576 164 R9844 Std AC Power Cord Type B North America Connectors 250V 10A Cable 18 A...

Page 29: ...d cable connector pins Make sure that the VCMM unit does not have any bent broken missing or dirty corroded connector pins Verify battery voltage at the vehicle DLC or battery power cable powering the VCMM is sufficient 12V nominal If after power is applied for 5 seconds and the VCMM power on boot up fails attempt to recover the software refer to How To Factory Reset Your VCMM section on the VCMM ...

Page 30: ...n the VCMM If VCMM error persists after making the check above contact your regional technical support VCMM PC Interface LED stays on constantly Remove external power and the USB cable and reconnect both cables If VCMM error persists after making the check above contact your regional technical support VCMM turns off shuts down suspends operation all LEDs off immediately after being powered on Veri...

Page 31: ...he VCMM wireless interface will automatically be enabled and the Power LED will stop blinking and stay illuminated If VCMM wireless interface problem persists when the ambient temperature returns to its operating range contact your regional technical support VCMM Power LED blinks continuously after being powered using the DLC cable Verify the ambient temperature is within the acceptable operating ...

Page 32: ...ependently galvanically isolated 1 Channel of High Speed 16 Msps internal input from DLC 1 Signal Generator output 0 30VDC at 100 mA drive common ground with DLC The 4 Channel Measurement Interfaces are self calibrating and periodic user calibration is not required User Interface 6 LEDs Vehicle PC Measurement Error Power Play Stop audible signaling device User Input button Recover button Host PC U...

Page 33: ...CE marking for EMC compliance EN 61326 1 2013 Class A Safety compliance to IEC 61010 1 2010 IEC 61010 2 030 and CB Ingress Protection to IEC 60529 for dust level 5 and water level 4 tested in non operating mode with rubber end boot doors tightly covered and with vehicle DLC cable connected Chemical Immunity against typical service bay chemical exposure RoHS hazardous substance compliance ...

Page 34: ...e solvents which can damage the VCMM finish labels and plastic components Inspect all cables and peripherals for any possible damage i e cuts abrasions excessive wear Inspect all VCMM and cable connectors and connector pins for bent broken or missing pins Look for the presence of any contamination such as dirt grease or corrosion and remove them with a mild detergent solution applied to a soft clo...

Page 35: ...es not cover Products used as short term rental or leased equipment Bosch is not responsible for damage to or loss of any programs data or removable storage media whether it occurs during warranty or other repair service The Warranty does not cover any part that has been abused altered used for a purpose other than that which it was intended or used in a manner inconsistent with instructions regar...

Page 36: ... A DEDUCTION FOR USAGE VALUE TO THE BUYER IN EXCHANGE FOR THE RETURN OF THE PRODUCT SELLER ITS SUPPLIERS AND SERVICE PROVIDERS SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO DIRECT INDIRECT INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES LOSS OF USE OR DATA LOSS OF PROFITS OR INTERRUPTION OF BUSINESS WHETHER SUCH ALLEGED DAMAGES ARE BASED IN WARRANTY TORT INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE AND STRICT LIAB...

Search results

Summary of Contents for VCMM

Reviews:

Related manuals for VCMM

Brands by name

Popular brands

Ford VCMM, Hardware Manual

Search results

Summary of Contents for VCMM

Reviews:

Related manuals for VCMM

Brands by name

Popular brands