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- Page 1 VSI-2534 User Manual DG Technologies 33604 West Eight Mile Road Farmington Hills, MI 48335 Phone (248) 888-2000 Fax (248) 888-9977 www.dgtech.com Document Revision: sales@dgtech.com techsupp@dgtech.com Document Date: August 2019...
- Page 2 No license is granted, by implication or otherwise, for any patents or other rights of DG or of any third ❑ party. DG® logo is a registered trademark of DG Technologies, Inc. Other products that may be referenced in this manual are trademarks of their respective manufacturers. © 2006 - 2019 DG Technologies, Inc.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
3.2 Typical Hardware Connection to the PC ................12 3.3 Hardware Configuration Information ..................13 4. Software ....................14 4.1 VSI-2534 Validation Utility ......................14 4.2 DG Assist ............................14 4.3 DG Diagnostics OBDII ........................ 14 4.4 Data Link Monitor 2 (DLM2) ...................... 14 4.5 Software Development Kit (SDK) .................... - Page 4 4.7 Hardware/Firmware Update of the VSI-2534 ................ 18 5. Technical Support and Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) . 19 5.1. Technical Support ........................19 5.2. Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) ................19 6. Warranty Information and Limitation Statements ......20 6.1. Warranty Information ........................ 20 6.2.
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Page 5: Introduction
Introduction How it works: A PC is connected to a vehicle through the VSI-2534 “Pass-Thru device” to the OBD-II J1962 connector and on to the ECUs. The VSI-2534 provides the translation interface between the PC and the vehicle or module. -
Page 6: Vsi-2534 Hardware Specifications
- 40 C to + 85 C Power Connector The VSI-2534 can be powered via either a power jack (12V DC) OR via the supplied OBD II cable attached to the vehicle. (See 1.3.1 for more information on 12V DC usage) WARNING: The VSI-2534 SHOULD NOT be powered via the power jack AND the supplied OBD II cable SIMULTANEOUSLY. -
Page 7: Hardware Overview
The Toggle Switch can be used to simulate the vehicle ignition switch (on/off) when the VSI-2534 is powered via a 12V DC input. An example of this scenario would be reflashing on the bench. When powered via. the supplied OBDII cable, the Toggle Switch is not active. -
Page 8: Status Indicators
▪ Vehicle Connection – Indicates that the vehicle network connection is established / active. ▪ Power – Indicates that the VSI-2534 is connected to a power supply (either via the jack plug or through a vehicle connection), and whether or not the unit is operating properly. -
Page 9: Software Setup
“Next”. 2. Exit all open Windows programs and click “Next” to continue. 3. Choose Destination Location for the installation. The default location is C:\Dearborn Group Products\VSI-2534. Click “Next” to continue. Page | 9... - Page 10 4. Click “Next” to continue. 5. Installing… 6. Ensure that you do not have the VSI-2534 hardware connected to the PC’s USB port. Click “OK” to continue. 7. Installation is complete. Click “Finish”, then click “OK” to reboot the PC.
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Page 11: Hardware Configuration
Step 1: Connect the VSI-2534 to a power source (Power adapter or powered from the OBD II cable). Note: do not power unit from multiple sources. Power LED must be a solid Green. -
Page 12: Typical Hardware Connection To The Pc
OBD II cable). Note: Do not power unit from multiple sources. Power LED must be a solid GREEN. Step 2: Connect the VSI-2534’s USB cable to the PC that the software was installed on and note that the Power LED is a solid Green and the PC Connection LED is a solid RED. -
Page 13: Hardware Configuration Information
3.3 Hardware Configuration Information By running the “VSI-2534 Config Utility”, located in Start > All Programs > DGTech VSI- 2534, a user can find out Hardware version, protocol support, and other information. The “Get Firmware Version” button provides the Firmware version of the VSI-2534 hardware. -
Page 14: Software
DG Update is an application that is installed with your VSI drivers. It will run (by default) once every 30 days, and will keep you up-to-date with the latest versions of drivers for all your DPA, DG Diagnostics, and VSI-2534 products. With this application running regularly and Automatic Firmware Update (see DPA user manual) turned on, this will keep your DPAs up-to-date with drivers and firmware. -
Page 15: Dg Driver Update - Initial Screen
internet to check for updates." messages), ensure that your firewall or virus protection will allow a connection to the following Internet host/site and port: fh.dgtech.com, port 8888. There are too many firewall and virus programs on the market to cover in this manual, however if you contact your network administrator and give him the host and port number, he should be able to configure your PC to allow the communication. -
Page 16: Successful Connect - Updates Available
Out of date message box Progress bar and Download button shown In this case, the VSI-2534 drivers are out of date (red), the user will be presented with a prompt notifying them that there are updates available. Only if updates are available will the Download button and progress bar show up on the screen. -
Page 17: Advanced Settings - Setting Default Time For Check For Updates
When you click the Download button, you will be prompted to confirm starting of the download. Prompt asking if drivers should be downloaded Note: The DG Update application can only download and install one item at a time. The user will be prompted for whichever one they want to update first. After choosing Yes, the program will download the drivers and update the progress bar while doing so. -
Page 18: Hardware/Firmware Update Of The Vsi-2534
4.7 Hardware/Firmware Update of the VSI-2534 Step 1: Go to: Start>All Programs>DGTech VSI-2534>FirmwareUpdater. *NOTE: Adaptor must be plugged in Select the drop-down menu for “Adapter” and select “VSI-2534 USB”. Step 2: Click on “Yes”. Step 3: Updating the Firmware... Step 4: Firmware has been updated. Click “OK”... -
Page 19: Technical Support And Return Merchandise Authorization (Rma)
For users in the United States, technical support is available from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Eastern Time. You may also fax or e-mail your questions to us. For prompt assistance, please include your voice telephone number. DG Technologies Technical Support Phone: (248) 888-2000 Fax: (248) 888-9977 E-mail: techsupp@dgtech.com... -
Page 20: Warranty Information And Limitation Statements
Cables (both USB and vehicle) are warranted for 90 days. DG Technologies, Inc. will, at its option, repair or replace, at no cost to the customer, products which prove to be defective during the warranty period, provided the defect or failure is not due to misuse, abuse, or alteration of the product. The customer is responsible for shipment of the defective product to DG. -
Page 21: Limitation Of Liability And Remedies
Farmington Hills, MI 48335 Phone (248) 888-2000 Fax (248) 888-1188 Troubleshooting 7.1 VSI-2534 Validation Utility Please refer to the “DG VSI-2534 Validation Utility User Guide” found in: Start>Programs>VSI-2534>Documentation. 7.2 Windows “Side-by-Side” Error Call Technical Support for assistance. 248-888-2000 7.3 OEM Application Troubleshooting Please refer to the “DG OEM Application Troubleshooting Guide”... -
Page 22: Appendix A - Pin Assignment For The Obd Ii Cable
Not Used 3, 8, 17 -19, 21 - 23 * NOTE: These pairs of pins are either connected together in the VSI-2534 tool or connected in the OBD II cable. Pins 6 and 24 are connected together within the VSI-2534 tool. -
Page 23: Appendix B - List Of Acronyms Used In This Document
Description Application Programming Interface Adapter Validation Tool Controller Area Network Compact Disk CD-ROM Compact Disk - Read Only Memory DG Technologies DG Protocol Adapter Diagnostic Trouble Codes Identification International Standards Organization Light Emitting Diode On Board Diagnostics Original Equipment Manufacturer...
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