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V C M I I H A R D W A R E
VCM II Features & Functions
T
he VCM II unit is used by technicians as a tool in diagnosing and repairing automotive electrical
and electronic systems. The VCM II is designed to connect the vehicle to a PC application which
then functions through the VCM II for data transfer and ECU reprogramming. Refer to Figure 1
below for the VCM II features and functions.
Rubber End Boots
Vehicle Interface LED
For VCM II and
vehicle protection
PC Interface LED
Rubber Covers
protect unused
connectors
Full-Speed USB Host
Connector for CFR
Pendant cable
(optional) or other
accessories
Normal Power-up Of VCM II
From a PC: To power-on the VCM II, connect the type B end of the USB cable included in the VCM
II kit to the VCM II High-Speed USB Client connector (see Fig. 1). Connector the type A end of the
USB cable to the PC USB port. When power is first applied to the VCM II, the "Vehicle Interface
LED" will illuminate. After 5 seconds the "PC Interface LED" will illuminate and the "Vehicle Interface
LED" will turn off and around 10 seconds the "Power LED" will illuminate and the "PC Interface LED"
M A N U A L
Vehicle Interface
Diagnostic Connector
Auxiliary Banana Jack for SAE
J2534 Programming Voltage
Power Port (no
AC/DC power
supply in kit)
Figure 1
Power LED
Error LED
USB 2.0 Wireless Adapter (if equipped), Micro-SD Card for memory
storage and Recovery Mode Switch (plastic tab) located under the rubber
boot. Note: The SD Card is paired with the unique serial number of your
VCM II and will not work with any other VCM II.
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VP-2 CFR Pendant Cable
(optional) connects to VCM II
Full-Speed USB Host Connector
High-Speed USB Client
Connector for
communication to host PC