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with the tablet. MaxiFlash Elite supports 2 communication methods with the
tablet: BT, and USB.
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Pairing Up via BT
Among all methods, BT pairing is recommended as the first choice for the
communication between the tablet and the MaxiFlash Elite. The working range
for BT communication is about 210 feet (70 m); this means you can perform
vehicle diagnosis freely around the workshop with greater convenience.
If more than one MaxiFlash Elite is connected to the test vehicles when
customers are many, vehicle diagnosis can be performed on various vehicles
conveniently, by pairing the tablet separately to each MaxiFlash Elite
connected to the different test vehicles, via BT, without the need to repeat the
plugging and unplugging procedure, which is unavoidable through traditional
wired connection, thus saves more time and provides more efficiency.
To pair up the tablet with the MaxiFlash Elite via BT
1. If not already done, power up the tablet.
2. Select the
VCI Manager
application from the MaxiSys Job Menu.
3. When the
VCI Manager
application is opened, the device automatically
starts scanning for available MaxiFlash Elite around for BT pairing. The
found devices are listed in the Setting section on the right side of the
screen.
NOTE
If no MaxiFlash Elite is found, this may indicate that the signal strength of the
transmitter is too weak to be detected. In this case try to get closer to the device,
or reposition the MaxiFlash Elite, and remove all possible objects that may
cause signal interference. When done, tap the
Scan
button at the top right
corner to start searching again.
4. Select the required device for pairing.
5. When pairing is successfully done, the connection status displays to the
right of the device name is shown as Paired.
6. Wait for a few seconds, and the VCI button on the system Navigation bar
at the bottom of the screen shall display a green check, indicating the
tablet is connected to the MaxiFlash Elite, and is ready to work.
Refer to
on page 82 for additional information.