Getting Started; Installing The Vci Manager Software; Setting Up The Vci Hardware - Bosch MTS 6517 VCI Manual Original

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Getting Started

The following sections provide the information needed
to begin using the MTS 6517 VCI including installing the
VCI Manager software, updating the firmware on the
device, configuring connection methods, and communi-
cating with the vehicle.
5.1

Installing the VCI Manager Software

The VCI Manager software is installed on the PC and
provides access to the VCIs located on your network.
The VCI Manager must be installed on the PC in order
to configure, update and run diagnostic applications
targeted for the PC. Initially you use the VCI Manager
software to set up the configuration of each VCI. The
VCI Manager is also used to update the firmware on the
VCI. MTS 6517 VCI Software updates are available from
the Bosch Diagnostics OES website. Use the following
procedure to install the VCI Manager software on your
PC.
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Visit the Bosch Diagnostics OES website at the
following address to determine if a newer version of
VCI Manager software is available for your device.
If the software on the website is newer than that
included on the Installation CD, download the
software to your computer.
http://www.diagnostics-oes.de/diagnostics_oes/en/service/downloads.htm
1. If you downloaded the software from the website,
double-click the downloaded file and follow the
instructions on the screen. Otherwise, Place the VCI
Software Installation CD into your CD drive.
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The CD should auto run and launch the VCI Manager
installation program. If the CD does not auto run,
double-click setup.exe on the root directory of the
CD to start the installation. The InstallShield Wizard
starts and guides you through the software installa-
tion
2. The InstallShield wizard displays a panel indicat-
ing that the program is ready to be installed. Click
Install to proceed with the installation. A progress
bar shows the status of the installation.
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You can click Cancel if you want to halt the installa-
tion process. You are prompted to respond if you are
sure you wish to cancel the installation.
3. The InstallShield wizard displays the Configure
USB panel. You are instructed to power on the VCI
and connect it to the PC using the USB cable. Click
Configure.
4. Click Finish to complete the installation. The In-
stallShield Wizard places the VCI Manager icon on
your desktop.
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5.2

Setting Up the VCI Hardware

Your first connection is to the PC where you have in-
stalled VCI Manager software. You will need the USB
cable to configure your VCI using VCI Manager.
5.2.1 Identifying Your VCI
The VCI label is located on the back of the VCI. The
VCI identification number has two parts: a manufactur-
ing code for traceability and a unique serial number.
The serial number is used to identify the VCI in the VCI
Manager software. You will need to refer to this serial
number when you are using VCI Manager to configure
the VCI and perform software updates.
5.2.2 Updating the VCI Software
The MTS 6517 VCI is shipped from the factory with a
base version of firmware. Before operating your VCI we
recommend visiting the following Bosch Diagnostics
OES website to see if a newer version of the VCI firm-
ware is available for your VCI.
http://www.diagnostics-oes.de/diagnostics_oes/en/service/downloads.htm
Use the following procedure to update the firmware on
your VCI.
1. Select the VCI Manager icon from the PC Desktop.
Before proceeding to the next step, make sure your
VCI is powered on and the VCI is connected to the
PC using the USB cable.
2. Select the Update VCI button to start the update
process.
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At this time, you are only able to update your VCI us-
ing the USB connection. Wi-Fi firmware updates are
not enabled.
3. Verify VCI Serial Number and the firmware version
information is correct.
4. Select the Start Update button.
5. Do not unplug the VCI from the PC or remove power
from the VCI during the update process. Select OK
to continue.
6. The update process will take about 12 minutes to
complete. Once the update process is complete the
VCI will automatically reboot. Wait until you hear the
beep from on the VCI before proceeding to use your
VCI.
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