Bosch Mastertech Vehicle CommunicationInterface (VCI) Manuals

Table of Contents

• 2

  FCC Compliance
• 2

  VDE and CSA Certification (Europe and Canada)
• 2

  Foreword
• 2

  Location of Vehicle Ecus and Test Connectors
• 2

  Warranty and Repair
• 2

  Warranty Information
• 3

  Table of Contents
• 4

  Product Description
• 4

  Mastertech Vehicle Communication Interface Kit Components
• 4

  VCI Connections
• 4

  Host Computer Interface
• 4

  Universal Serial Bus (USB)
• 4

  Local Area Network (LAN)
• 5

  LAN with Network Router -Straight Ethernet Cable
• 5

  Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN)
• 5

  VCI Manager Application
• 6

  Mastertech Vehicle Communication Interface Features
• 6

  Data Link Connector and Cable
• 6

  Power Source
• 6

  Battery Operation
• 6

  Leds
• 6

  Getting Started
• 7

  Update VCI Tester Software
• 7

  VCI Network Communications Setup Functions
• 8

  Clear Network Settings
• 8

  Enable Wired Ethernet
• 10

  Setup the VCI for Ad-Hoc Wireless Communication
• 12

  Setup Your PC for Ad-Hoc Communication
• 13

  Recover VCI Tester Software
• 13

  Recovery Procedure
• 14

  Power On Self Test
• 14

  Connecting the VCI to the Vehicle
• 14

  Powering the Mastertech Vehicle Communication Interface
• 14

  120VAC/12VDC, 1A Power Supply
• 14

  Vehicle Battery
• 14

  Finishing Up
• 16

  Glossary and Abbreviations