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1 689 989 451

2019-07-01

Opel Automobile GmbH

6  |  Opel-Vauxhall-VCI  |  Product description

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4.8 

VCI Manager program

The "VCI Manager" program is a host compu-
ter application which runs on the Windows 
operating system to configure and update 
Opel-Vauxhall-VCI. The software "VCI Manager" 
allows the configuration of VCI-to-host computer 
communications and facilitates VCI firmware 
updates.

4.9 

System requirements

The Opel-Vauxhall-VCI is set up and updated 
via the "VCI Manager" software. VCI Manager is 
installed on a computer. The Opel-Vauxhall-VCI is 
controlled in the corresponding user software.

 

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The system requirements listed below refer to 
use of the "VCI Manager" software. The user 
software requirements may differ.

 

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Windows 7, Windows 8 or Windows 10 (32-
bit and 64-bit)

 

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100 MB free hard disk space

 

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512 MB RAM

 

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1 GHz processor

 

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1 free USB ports

 

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1024x768 display resolution

4.7.2 

Power Supply

The Opel-Vauxhall-VCI is designed for voltage to 
be supplied from the vehicle via the diagnostic 
connection cable. For data transfer or a sys-
tem update, the Opel-Vauxhall-VCI can also be 
supplied with voltage from the USB port on a 
computer. 

 

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If the is Opel-Vauxhall-VCI to be configured 
for a wireless connection, the voltage must 
be supplied via the USB connecting cable.

4.7.3 

LED status display

Four light emitting diodes (LEDs) are located on 
the front of the Opel-Vauxhall-VCI. The LED indi-
cators provide the following status information.

Icon

Color 

Status

LED Function

green

Opel-Vauxhall-VCI without er-

rors

red

Error occurred, perform a re-

set

green

Opel-Vauxhall-VCI connected 

to vehicle

Flashing 

red

Not connected to external 12 

or 24 V power

off

Opel-Vauxhall-VCI without er-

rors

red

Error occurred or 

Opel-Vauxhall-VCI in reco-

very state

off

Opel-Vauxhall-VCI not connec-

ted to a computer

Flashing 

green

Opel-Vauxhall-VCI connected 

to computer

off

Opel-Vauxhall-VCI off

green

Opel-Vauxhall-VCI on

yellow/

green

depending on user software

yellow/

green

depending on user software

Summary of Contents for Vauxhall VCI

Page 1: ...Opel Vauxhall VCI en operating instruction...

Page 2: ...uter and Opel Vauxhall VCI software versions 8 5 4 Setting up wireless communications 9 5 4 1 Activating the WLAN link via an access point 9 5 4 2 Enabling point to point wireless communication 10 5 4...

Page 3: ...tructure and expla nation Warnings warn of dangers to the user or people in the vicinity Warning notices also indicate the consequences of the danger as well as preventive action Warnings have the fol...

Page 4: ...Class A digital device as defined in Part 15 of the FCC regulations These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commerci...

Page 5: ...ncrete walls which could interfere with the signal from and to the Opel Vauxhall VCI Inside buildings the range of the WLAN Bluetooth is also greatly influenced by the construction materials used Conv...

Page 6: ...her applicable documents Designation Document number Quick Start Guide 1 689 989 452 Important information and safety in structions 1 689 989 453 Specifications WLAN USB adapter 1 689 989 305 3 Safety...

Page 7: ...ng the software VCI Manager or the user software so you can configure LAN or WLAN settings required by your local network In addition it is important to note that a USB connection is required to confi...

Page 8: ...wer Supply The Opel Vauxhall VCI is designed for voltage to be supplied from the vehicle via the diagnostic connection cable For data transfer or a sys tem update the Opel Vauxhall VCI can also be sup...

Page 9: ...when you are using VCI Manager to configure Opel Vauxhall VCI and perform software up dates 5 3 2 Updating the diagnostic device soft ware Opel Vauxhall VCI is shipped from the factory without firmwar...

Page 10: ...ted Opel Vauxhall VCI over USB Opel Vauxhall VCI is displayed with a green checkmark on your display indicating that your VCI Manager software is in control of this Opel Vauxhall VCI 4 Click Details a...

Page 11: ...ibed in the following sections 5 4 1 Activating the WLAN link via an access point The Opel Vauxhall VCI can be configured to con nect via an access point The following must be prepared before configur...

Page 12: ...ain or Nein No to can cel the procedure 13 Select the Settings tab and check that the Opel Vauxhall VCI was configured correctly i i By disconnecting the USB connection you can check whether configura...

Page 13: ...lorer tab All wireless access point configurations will be lost 1 Start the VCI Manager program 2 Plug the Opel Vauxhall VCI into an external 12 V power source 3 Plug the USB connecting cable into the...

Page 14: ...tec ted by a fuse circuit breaker or current limited power supply The fuse circuit breaker or cur rent limited power supply must be set to no more than 3 amps 5 6 Resetting the Opel Vauxhall VCI 1 Dis...

Page 15: ...the diagnostic device is connected to USB try powering from the vehicle DLC 6 3 Vehicle LED is flashing red If the Opel Vauxhall VCI does not detect 12 V on Pin 16 of the diagnostic connection cab le...

Page 16: ...kmark LED flashing When the inter nal temperature of Opel Vauxhall VCI lowers to an acceptable value the wireless adapter will be re enabled for wireless communication Recommendations Move Opel Vauxha...

Page 17: ...to see if the VCI Manager is blocked Check that the Opel Vauxhall VCI USB connection is detected by Windows 6 8 Wireless communication with network unsuccessful using DWA131 E1 dongle The D Link DWA1...

Page 18: ...ids the warranty Do not immerse the Opel Vauxhall VCI or any of its parts or accessories in water Even though the Opel Vauxhall VCI and the acces sories are water resistant they are not water proof Al...

Page 19: ...l return and collection systems for disposal Proper disposal prevents en vironmental pollution and health hazards 9 Glossary Term Description AC Alternating Current Baud rate The speed at which data i...

Page 20: ...ics connection cable or from the computer using a con nected USB connecting cable Caution The diagnostic connec tor of the vehicle must be protect ed by a fuse with a max rating of 6 amps 32 volts 7 V...

Page 21: ...1 689 989 451 2019 07 01 Opel Automobile GmbH Technical data Opel Vauxhall VCI 19 en...

Page 22: ...obert Bosch GmbH Automotive Service Solutions Franz Oechsle Stra e 4 73207 Plochingen GERMANY www bosch com http www downloads bosch automotive com bosch prueftechnik bosch com 1 689 989 451 2019 07 0...

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