Diagnostics Operations Establishing Vehicle Communication
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USB Cable Connection
The USB cable connection is a simple and quick way to establish
communication between the MaxiSys display tablet and the VCI device. After
properly connecting the USB cable from the tablet to the VCI device, the VCI
navigation button at the bottom bar of the screen shows a green tick icon in a
few seconds, and the USB LED on the VCI device illuminates solid green light,
indicating the connection between the devices is successful.
The MaxiSys/MaxiSys Pro diagnostic platform is now ready to perform vehicle
diagnosis.
NOTE: Since the USB connection provides the most stable and fastest
communication, it is highly recommended to apply this communication method
when operating ECU programming or coding. When all the three
communication methods are applied at the same time, the MaxiSys system
will use the USB communication as the default priority.
Wired Connection via Ethernet
NOTE: This communication method is only available for connecting the
MaxiSys display tablet to the J2534 ECU programming device, which comes
with the MaxiSys Pro tool kit.
This section describes the general procedure to connect the tablet with the
J2534 ECU programming device via Ethernet connection. To establish
successful communication, you need to set up the network configuration on
the display tablet.
To connect the MaxiSys display tablet with the VCI device via
Ethernet
1. If not already done, power up the MaxiSys display tablet.
2. Connect the MaxiSys Display Tablet to the J2534 ECU
programming device with the accompanied Ethernet serial cable.
3. Select the VCI Manager application from the MaxiSys Job Menu.
4. Select the Wired Network option on the Connection Mode list. The
Ethernet Setting screen displays on the right section.
5. Select a connection type:
DHCP – obtains the LAN IP address automatically
Manual – allows you to enter IP address manually
