In some cases, specific adapters may be required.
Using a wrong diagnostic cable or a cable not specifically
designed for this tool may prevent a correct diagnosis
and/or damage the tool and the vehicle.
Only use the diagnostic cables indicated by the
diagnostic software.
Do not use third-party diagnostic cables that have not
been specifically approved by the tool manufacturer.
The VCI also allows carrying out diagnostic tests with the vehicle on road / vessel running.
This mode of use is called
REC
(
Recording
) and allows checking the vehicle's behaviour
during its normal use.
For further information see the DYNAMIC TESTS chapter.
14.1 DoIP diagnosis
The DoIP diagnosis (
Diagnosis over IP
) is only possible on the vehicles that support the
UDP/TCP ISO 13400
communication protocol.
In this type of vehicles, communication between the control units takes place not only via
CAN BUS but also via Ethernet BUS.
The following communication modes are available for this type of diagnosis:
•
WiFi
•
USB
•
Network cable
The diagnosis via network cable is reserved for use of
theVCItogether with the vehicle manufacturer's proprietary
diagnostic software.
Its use is reserved to particular cases, such as when
reprogramming some control units, or specific cases
indicated by the vehicle manufacturer.
For further information see the COMMUNICATION chapter.
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