Multiple Diagnostic Interface 2 User Guide
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Product Description
Overview
The Multiple Diagnostic Interface 2 (MDI 2) is used by professional technicians as an aid in
diagnosing and repairing automotive electrical and electronic systems. The MDI 2 is designed to
connect the vehicle to a host PC computer application which then functions through the MDI 2
for data transfer and Electronic Control Unit (ECU) reprogramming.
Using the MDI Manager PC application software, you configure the MDI 2 to communicate with
a host computer. The MDI 2 is capable of communicating over a USB cable, Ethernet cable, or
wireless network (WLAN).
User group
The product may be used by skilled and instructed personnel only. Personnel scheduled to be
trained, familiarized, instructed or to take part in a general training course may only work with
the product under the supervision of an experienced person.
PC System Requirements
The MDI 2 Software runs on a PC/Laptop. The user interacts with the MDI 2 software for device
setup, and configuration for SAE J2534 or ISO 22900 data transfer and ECU reprogramming.
The following table lists the minimum PC/laptop requirements for installing and running the MDI
2 Software:
Item
System Requirements
Operating System
WIN 7 or Win 8 (32 bit and 64 bit PCs)
Available hard disk space
100 MB or greater
RAM
512 MB or greater
CPU
1 GHZ or higher
Communication Ports
2 USB
Video Resolution
1024 x 768 or higher
