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4. Typically, the VCI device name appears as
“Maxi” suffixed with the device serial
number. Select the VCI device for pairing. (If more than one VCI is used in the shop,
ensure the correct VCI is selected for pairing.)
5. When pairing is successful, the connection status appears as
“Connected”.
6. The VCI icon on the tablet navigation bar on the bottom appears as a green circle
Bluetooth icon when the tablet and the VCI are connected.
Wi-Fi Connection
The VCI device supports 5 GHz Wi-Fi connection. In open areas, the working range of 5G
Wi-Fi communication is up to 164 feet (50 m).
To connect the tablet with the VCI device via Wi-Fi
1. Power up the tablet.
2. Select the
VCI Manager
application from the MaxiSys Job Menu.
3. When the
VCI Manager
application is opened, the tablet automatically scans for
available VCI devices for Wi-Fi connection. Found VCI devices are listed in the
Setting section on the right side of the screen.
4. Typically, the VCI device name appears as
“Maxi” suffixed with the device serial
number. Select the required device for connection.
5. When connection is successful, the connection status is shown as
“Connected”.
6. The VCI icon on the tablet navigation bar at the bottom appears as a green circle
Wi-Fi icon when the tablet and the VCI are connected.
USB Cable Connection
The USB cable connection is a simple and quick way to establish communication between
the tablet and the VCI device. After properly connecting the tablet to the VCI device using
the USB cable, the VCI navigation button at the bottom bar of the screen displays a green
check mark and the USB LED on the VCI device lights solid green, indicating the
connection between the devices is successful.
The MaxiSys diagnostic platform is now ready to perform vehicle diagnosis.
NOTE
Since the USB connection provides the most stable communication and is therefore the
recommended communication method between the tablet and VCI when operating ECU
programming or coding. The USB communication method will take priority over other
communication methods.
4.1.1.3 No Communication Message
A. If the tablet is unable to connect to the VCI
, an “error” message appears. An “error”
message indicates the tablet is not communicating with the VCI device. Troubleshoot
the error by performing the following steps: