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- Page 1 USB-Link™ 2 Installation and Setup Manual...
- Page 2 IDSC Holdings LLC. You may not decipher or de-compile USB-Link 2, develop source code for USB-Link 2, or knowingly allow others to do so. The USB-Link 2 and its documentation may not be sublicensed or transferred without the prior written consent of IDSC Holdings LLC.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Chapter 1: Introducing the USB-Link™ 2 .........1 Component Checklist ..............2 Product Specifications ..............3 System Requirements ..............4 Communication Options: Wired vs Wireless .........5 Wired Connection ................. 5 Wireless Connection ................6 Chapter 2: Installation and Bluetooth Configuration ....7 Installation Process Outline ............8 Step 1: Install the Drivers and the Device Tester ......9 Installing the Drivers ................ - Page 4 Introducing the USB-Link™ 2 Component Checklist, page 2 Product Specifications, page 3 System Requirements, page 4 Communication Options: Wired vs Wireless, page 5 he USB-Link™ 2 is a hardware device that enables service bay personal computers ®...
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Page 5: Introducing The Usb-Link™ 2
Chapter • Introducing the USB-Link™ 2 Component Checklist The following components are included with your USB-Link™ 2. Be sure you have all of the following items before using the device: USB-Link™ 2 Vehicle Communication Interface (VCI) Automotive A to Mini-B USB Cable ... -
Page 6: Product Specifications
- Product Specifications Product Specifications The USB-Link™ 2 is configured with the following specifications: Feature Data Physical Dimensions 6.75" x 3.75" x 1.06" (171 mm x 95 mm x 27 mm) Weight 8 oz. (0.22 kg) Power Requirements 6 - 32 VDC @ 350 mA maximum Operating Temperature 0 to +70 °C API Driver... -
Page 7: System Requirements
Chapter • Introducing the USB-Link™ 2 System Requirements Be aware of the following system requirements: Component Requirement IBM PC-compatible • 1GHz processor or more computer • RAM: 256MB or more (512MB recommended) • USB port, version 1.1 or higher ® Operating system •... -
Page 8: Communication Options: Wired Vs Wireless
- Communication Options: Wired vs Wireless Communication Options: Wired vs Wireless Prior to using the USB-Link™ 2, you need to decide how you want the unit to com- municate with your PC. There are two options: • A wired connection to the PC using a USB cable (pg. 5) ®... -
Page 9: Wireless Connection
Chapter • Introducing the USB-Link™ 2 Wireless Connection Wireless connectivity provides untethered operation, and that’s a bonus in a busy ® service bay. The USB-Link™ 2 uses Bluetooth wireless technology to provide wireless communication between the USB-Link™ 2 and your PC. The USB-Link™... -
Page 10: Installation And Bluetooth Configuration
Installation and Bluetooth Configuration Installation Process Outline, pg. 8 Step 1: Install the Drivers and the Device Tester, pg. 9 Installing the Drivers, pg. 9 Installing the Device Tester, pg. 16 Step 2: Choose Your Connection, pg. 24 ... -
Page 11: Installation Process Outline
Chapter • Installation and Bluetooth Configuration Installation Process Outline Install the USB-Link™ 2 drivers and the Device Tester (pg. 9). Step 1: Choose your connection (wired or wireless) (pg. 24). Step 2: If you chose a wired connection, move on to complete steps 4 and 6 only. -
Page 12: Step 1: Install The Drivers And The Device Tester
To install the drivers on your laptop or PC: On your laptop or PC, navigate to the following website: www.nexiq.com/downloads Figure 2.1 NEXIQ™ Downloads From the USB-Link 2 Drivers section, select the latest version of the USB-Link 2 drivers. USB-Link™ 2 Installation and Setup Manual... - Page 13 Firefox ), you may have to locate the file (i.e., USB-Link2xxxx.exe) from your Recent Downloads, and then double-click on it to run it. The Welcome to USB-Link 2 Setup screen is displayed. Figure 2.2 Welcome to USB-Link 2 Setup Screen Read the information displayed on the screen, and click Next.
- Page 14 Read all the information on this screen, then click I Agree. NOTE: If you do not agree to the terms, click Cancel. A message is displayed prompting you to confirm quitting USB-Link 2 Setup. Click Yes to quit. USB-Link™ 2 Installation and Setup Manual...
- Page 15 • Installation and Bluetooth Configuration The Choose Components screen is displayed. Figure 2.4 Choose Components Screen You can position your mouse over the component (i.e., USB-Link 2 Install) to view its description. Click Install. 12 USB-Link™ 2 Installation and Setup Manual...
- Page 16 - Step 1: Install the Drivers and the Device Tester The following warning message is displayed. Figure 2.5 Warning Message Carefully read the warning message, and disconnect all RP1210 adapters to which to which your laptop or PC might be connected prior to proceeding with the installation.
- Page 17 Chapter • Installation and Bluetooth Configuration The following screen is displayed. Figure 2.6 Wait briefly while the USB-Link™ 2 is installed. 14 USB-Link™ 2 Installation and Setup Manual...
- Page 18 - Step 1: Install the Drivers and the Device Tester ® ® If you are running Windows 7 or Windows 8, the following Windows Security dialogs may be displayed. Figure 2.7 Windows Security Dialog Click Install to continue. Figure 2.8 Windows Security Dialog Click Install to continue.
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Page 19: Installing The Device Tester
Chapter • Installation and Bluetooth Configuration Installing the Device Tester To install the Device Tester: The Welcome to Device Tester Setup screen is displayed. Figure 2.9 Welcome to Device Tester Setup Screen Read the on-screen instructions, and click Next. 16 USB-Link™ 2 Installation and Setup Manual... - Page 20 - Step 1: Install the Drivers and the Device Tester The License Agreement for the Device Tester is displayed. Figure 2.10 Device Tester License Agreement Carefully read the License Agreement. Click I Agree to continue. USB-Link™ 2 Installation and Setup Manual...
- Page 21 Chapter • Installation and Bluetooth Configuration The Choose Components screen is displayed. Figure 2.11 Choose Components Screen You can position your mouse over the component (i.e., Device Tester Install) to view its description. Click Next. 18 USB-Link™ 2 Installation and Setup Manual...
- Page 22 - Step 1: Install the Drivers and the Device Tester The Choose Install Location screen is displayed. Figure 2.12 Choose Install Location Screen Do one of the following: —To accept the default directory, click Install (recommended). —To select a different directory, click Browse... At the bottom of the screen, select the desired drive letter from the drop- down list.
- Page 23 Chapter • Installation and Bluetooth Configuration The Installation Complete screen is displayed. Figure 2.13 Installation Complete Screen Click Next. 20 USB-Link™ 2 Installation and Setup Manual...
- Page 24 - Step 1: Install the Drivers and the Device Tester The Completing Device Tester Setup screen is displayed. Figure 2.14 Click Finish. The installation and setup of the Device Tester is complete (move on to Step 8, next in this manual). USB-Link™...
- Page 25 Chapter • Installation and Bluetooth Configuration The USB-Link 2 Installation Complete screen is displayed. Figure 2.15 USB-Link 2 Installation Complete Screen Click Next. 22 USB-Link™ 2 Installation and Setup Manual...
- Page 26 - Step 1: Install the Drivers and the Device Tester The Completing USB-Link 2 Setup screen is displayed. Figure 2.16 Completing USB-Link 2 Setup Screen Click Finish. Move on to “Choose Your Connection,” next in this manual. USB-Link™ 2 Installation and Setup Manual...
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Page 27: Step 2: Choose Your Connection
Chapter • Installation and Bluetooth Configuration Step 2: Choose Your Connection You have two options for connecting the USB-Link™ to your laptop or PC. • Wired connection using a 15 ft. automotive A to Mini-B USB cable ® • Wireless connection using Bluetooth Choose one of the following options. -
Page 28: Step 3: Install The Bluetooth Drivers
- Step 3: Install the Bluetooth Drivers Step 3: Install the Bluetooth Drivers ® Depending on the Bluetooth adapter you are using for your wireless connection, ® you may need to install the necessary Bluetooth drivers. For some adapters the drivers will install automatically. -
Page 29: Configure The Bluetooth Environment
Chapter • Installation and Bluetooth Configuration Configure the Bluetooth Environment IMPORTANT: ® ä Depending on the Bluetooth adapter you have selected, you may not need to perform this procedure. If the Initial Bluetooth Configuration Wizard Instead does not display, move on to “Step 4: Connect the USB- Link™... - Page 30 - Step 3: Install the Bluetooth Drivers During the process the following screen is displayed. Figure 2.18 Bluetooth Service Selection Clear all of the check boxes except the Bluetooth Serial Port check box. NOTE: You need to use the scroll bar on the right side of the screen to view all of the check boxes.
- Page 31 Chapter • Installation and Bluetooth Configuration Figure 2.19 Skip to Continue Without Configuring Another Device Click Skip. The Initial Bluetooth Configuration Wizard Congratulations screen is displayed. Click Finish. Move on to Chapter 3, Preparing to Use the USB-Link™, next in this manual.
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Page 32: Preparing To Use The Usb-Link™ 2
Preparing to Use the USB-Link™ 2 Step 4: Connect the USB-Link™ 2 to a Vehicle, page 30 Wired Connection Using a USB Cable, page 30 Wireless Connection, page 31 Step 5: Pair the Device, page 32 ... -
Page 33: Step 4: Connect The Usb-Link™ 2 To A Vehicle
Chapter • Preparing to Use the USB-Link™ 2 Step 4: Connect the USB-Link™ 2 to a Vehicle The USB-Link™ 2 interfaces with the vehicle by means of any one of the following connectors: • 6-pin Deutsch • 9-pin Deutsch • 9-pin Deutsch - 1 meter •... -
Page 34: Wireless Connection
- Step 4: Connect the USB-Link™ 2 to a Vehicle Wireless Connection When the USB-Link™ 2 is out of range (more than 100 ft.) of the laptop or PC while the application is running, the fault LED will flash until the USB-Link™ 2 is back in range. -
Page 35: Step 5: Pair The Device
Chapter • Preparing to Use the USB-Link™ 2 Step 5: Pair the Device ® ® ® If you are running Windows 7 or Windows 8, you use the Windows utility to pair the device (assuming that you chose a wireless connection using Bluetooth). NOTE: You may be prompted to enter a pairing code for the device. - Page 36 - Step 5: Pair the Device The Add a device screen is displayed. Figure 3.3 Add a Device Screen Select the device displayed that matches the serial number on the back of your USB-Link™ 2 (e.g., USBL2-012291). USB-Link™ 2 Installation and Setup Manual...
- Page 37 Chapter • Preparing to Use the USB-Link™ 2 Your selection is highlighted. Figure 3.4 Add a Device Screen Refreshed Click Next. 34 USB-Link™ 2 Installation and Setup Manual...
- Page 38 - Step 5: Pair the Device The Select a pairing option screen is displayed. Figure 3.5 Select a Pairing Option Screen Select Enter the device’s pairing code. USB-Link™ 2 Installation and Setup Manual...
- Page 39 Chapter • Preparing to Use the USB-Link™ 2 The Enter the pairing code for the device screen is displayed. Figure 3.6 Enter the Pairing Code for the Device Screen Enter NEXIQ. 36 USB-Link™ 2 Installation and Setup Manual...
- Page 40 - Step 5: Pair the Device Be sure to enter the code in ALL CAPS. Figure 3.7 Pairing Code Entered Click Next. USB-Link™ 2 Installation and Setup Manual...
- Page 41 Chapter • Preparing to Use the USB-Link™ 2 Figure 3.8 Device Successfully Added Screen The following System Tray message is displayed. Your device is ready to use. Click Close. Move on to “Step 6: Test the Connection to the Vehicle,” next in this manual.
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Page 42: Step 6: Test The Connection To The Vehicle
- Step 6: Test the Connection to the Vehicle Step 6: Test the Connection to the Vehicle You use the Device Tester to test the connection between the USB-Link™ 2 and the vehicle. At startup, the Device Tester checks for any NEXIQ™ drivers installed on the PC. - Page 43 Chapter • Preparing to Use the USB-Link™ 2 Press the Start Test button. The Device Tester screen is refreshed, and data received from the vehicle bus is displayed in the Bus Messages window. Figure 3.10 Device Tester Screen, Showing a Status of Connected NOTE: The Modules Detected window in the lower portion of the screen displays a list of all systems seen on the bus.
- Page 44 - Step 6: Test the Connection to the Vehicle If the Connection Indicator button is red (i.e., Not Connected), do one of the following: —For wireless connection using Bluetooth technology: • In the Device list, make sure that the heading is BLUETOOTH USB-Link (Protocol desired).
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