BOSCH Flasher-PRO User Manual

Flasher-PRO

User’s Manual

Table of Contents | Flasher-PRO | 1

Flasher-PRO Contents

2 Getting to know Flasher-PRO

Connectors and Status Indicators
Vehicle Connector
Ethernet Lights
Analog Connector

5 Setting up the Flasher-PRO

Powering Flasher-PRO
Connecting and Conguring Flasher-PRO
Flasher-PRO Checker Program

8 Reprogramming with J2534

9 Specications

10 Troubleshooting and support

If you cannot communicate with Flasher-PRO
If you need to recover from incorrect settings (Ethernet Only)
If you need to generate a logle for debugging
If you need to update drivers or rmware
Verify the network is congured correctly
If all else fails...

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2 | Flasher-PRO | Getting to Know Flasher-PRO

Getting to Know Flasher-PRO

The Flasher-PRO supports all modern vehicle reprogramming protocols
including: J1850VPW, J1850PWM, CAN, ISO 15765, ISO 9141, ISO
14230/KWP2000, and Chrysler SCI

Your package includes: the Flasher-PRO hardware, a MVCI-J1962
vehicle interface cable, a USB cable, an Ethernet cable, and a CD
including drivers and support tools.

Because J2534-1 is a widely accepted standard, the Flasher-PRO will
work with a variety of ECM reprogramming applications. The EPA­Published regulation has led to publicly available reprogramming
applications from almost every major automaker. These applications
will allow independent repair shops to update the calibrations on
newer automobiles.

Connectors and Status Indicators

Front Panel

There are 6 status lights on the front panel of the Flasher-PRO.
These status lights are useful for troubleshooting the Flasher-PRO’s
connection to a PC.

Figure 1: Flasher-PRO front plate

The yellow warning light indicates that Flasher-PRO is communicating
with the vehicle. Do not disconnect while this is illuminated! If you
interrupt a reash while the vehicle’s ECU s blank or only partially
programmed, the module may be unrecoverable. Refer to Table 1 for a
description of the other status lights.

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Table 1: Status lights on the front panel of Flasher-PRO

# Light Description

Power Power (Solid Green)

1 Ethernet Green indicates a good connection directly to a PC or to an

existing Ethernet network.

2 USB Green indicates a good USB connection. The PC has

identied and congured Flasher-PRO properly.

3 Wireless Green indicates a good connection directly to a PC or to an

existing wireless access point.

4 Vehicle Yellow warns that Flasher-PRO is talking to a vehicle. Blinks

to indicate activity on the vehicle’s network.

5 Fault Red indicates a momentary network fault or a serious

hardware failure. Please call technical suppor t for
assistance.

Rear Panel

Connections to the vehicle, Ethernet, analog inputs, and external
programming voltage are available on the rear panel.

Figure 2: Rear panel with vehicle, analog, and Ethernet sockets

The external programming socket provides the user with access to the
5-20V programming voltage. This is used for Mitsubishi, Subaru or any
other vehicle that needs voltage on an additional connector.

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4 | Flasher-PRO | Getting to Know Flasher-PRO

Vehicle Connector

The mating connector is
a standard MVCI, High
Density DB-26.

Pin # Func tion

1 CAN2 Single Wire
2 J185 0PWM+

J1850VPW
3 CAN2+
4 Case Ground
5 Signal Ground
6 CAN+ (CAN-C only)

SCI A Engine

5v-20v out
7 ISO-9141 K-line

SCI A Engine

SCI A Trans

SCI B Engine
8 No Connect
9 SCI B Trans

5v-20v out or short-to-ground
10 J1850 PWM­11 CAN2-

5v-20v out
12 SCI B Engine

5v-20v out or short-to-ground
13 5v-20 v out
14 CAN- (CAN-C only)

SCI A Trans

5v-20v out
15 ISO L Line

SCI B Trans

Short-to-ground
16 Battery In (150mA @ 12 VDC)
17 Cable ID 2
18 Cable ID 1
23 +5 output (50mA fused)
26 Ground

Ethernet Lights

Use the standard Ethernet cable
(black) to connect to an existing
network, or use the crossover
cable (blue with red ends) to
connect directly to a laptop.

Color Description

Left Green Ethernet Activity

Right Green Ethernet Link Light

Analog Connector

The 12-bit analog inputs are setup
for an input range of 0 to 27.5VDC
and are electrically protected
against reverse voltage and over
voltage conditions. The Mating
connector is a High Density DB-15

Pin # Func tion Direction

2 Channel 6 In

4 Channel 3 In

6 Battery

8 Channel 4 In

10 Channel 1 In

12 Channel 5 In

14 Channel 2 In

1, 3, 5,
7, 9, 11,
13, 15

Voltage

Ground

Out (200mA
max)

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Setting Up the Flasher-PRO

Powering Flasher-PRO

First, determine how the Flasher-PRO will receive power:

1. Vehicle power: The optional MVCI to OBD-II cable provides power to

the Flasher-PRO from a vehicle. Most vehicles built after 1996 have
an OBD-II port somewhere under the dash on the driver’s side, as
specied in SAE J1962.

2. Bench top power supply: When using the Flasher-PRO on a bench,

put power on pin 16 (VBATT) and ground on pin 5 (Signal Ground).

When Flasher-PRO is rst powered-on, the lights will cycle through a
self-test procedure. Remember that the Flasher-PRO does not receive
power from your PC’s Ethernet or USB ports.

Connecting and Conguring Flasher-PRO

Second, connect the Flasher-PRO to your PC:

Using USB

The Flasher-PRO is powered from the vehicle connector, so it will have
to be connected to a vehicle or powered from an external power supply
to use USB. Once powered, connect your PC to the Flasher-PRO thru
USB to install the drivers.

1. Once connected, you

will be prompted from
windows with new
hardware found.

2. Select Install from a list

or specic location. Click
browse and point to
the CD drive, under the
Drivers-USB folder. If your
CD-ROM is Drive letter E,
the path would be
e:\Drivers-USB.

3. Follow the process; it will install the USB drivers.

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6 | Flasher-PRO | Setting Up the Flasher-PRO

Using Ethernet

We strongly recommend Flasher-PRO’s default Client then Server
mode, because no conguration changes would be required when
moving the Flasher-PRO between LAN and in-vehicle use.

To a Laptop Directly

Connect a cross-over type Ethernet cable (blue with red ends) between
a PC and the Flasher-PRO.

To an Existing LAN

Connect a standard Ethernet cable. On most LANs, Flasher-PRO can
obtain its IP address automatically using DHCP. Ask your network
administrator if this service is available on your network.

Flasher-PRO Checker Program

The Flasher-PRO Checker Program is a handy tool for collecting current
state information of your Flasher-PRO. The program allows you to
change Ethernet congurations, update the rmware, nd the current
IP address, and rmware revision.

To run the Flasher-PRO Checker Program, insert the CD that came with
your Flasher-PRO into your PC. Using My Computer, double click on the
CD Rom drive. Next, double click on the “FLPCheckerProject” le.

Updating Firmware with the Flasher-PRO Checker Program

The Flasher-PRO Checker Program can update the Firmware of your
Flasher-PRO either over the Ethernet connection or over USB.

To begin, make sure your Flasher-PRO is connected to your PC. Run the
Flasher-PRO Checker Program. Your Flasher-PRO will automatically be
found. If you have more than one Flasher-PRO attached to your local
network, you have the option to pick a specic unit from the drop down
at the top. Once your Flasher-PRO has been selected, click on “Update
Firmware.” Browse to the location of the Flasher-PRO rmware le,
select the le, and click “Open.” Your Flasher-PRO will now be updated.
This process can take up to 10 minutes. DO NOT UNPLUG YOUR
FLASHER-PRO UNTIL THE PROGRAM HAS FINISHED.

Install Check Program

The Install Check program allows users to view information on the
status of drivers currently installed on a PC. To make sure your Flasher-

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PRO drivers are installed correctly, run “Install_Check.exe” from the CD
included with your Flasher-PRO. If your drivers are installed correctly
the program will show:

“Flasher-PRO USB Installed”

If you do not see either of these entries then your Flasher-PRO drivers
are not installed.

Vehicle Check Program

The Vehicle Check program is a handy utility that allows a user to
nd what communication protocol a vehicle uses and the VIN number
associated with that vehicle. To use the Vehicle Check program rst
make sure that your Flasher-PRO is connected to a vehicle and to
your PC, and also have the vehicle’s key in the ON position. Run the
“Vehicle_Check.exe” program from the CD. Make sure your Flasher­PRO is selected from the drop down box and click “Check Connection.”
Each OBD protocol will be checked for a vehicle connection and VIN.
The results will be displayed in the appropriate column.

Debug Check Program

The Debug Check Program is a tool that our customers can use when
they are having trouble with J2534 communications. The program
enable debugging for the Flasher-PRO and gives Tech Support good
insight into a problem.

To turn debugging on, run the “Debug_Check.exe” from the CD that
came with your Flasher-PRO. Once the program is running, make sure
there is a check mark next to “Flasher-PRO” in the upper left corner.
Next Click “Enable Debug.” Now when you run your J2534 application
a le is made that allows us to see what messages get sent through
the Flasher-PRO. This le is saved in the C:\Documents and Settings\
USERNAME\Local Settings\Temp directory for XP and the C:\Users\
USERNAME\AppData\Local\Temp directory for Vista.

To send support a debug le, run “Debug _Check.exe” from the CD
and click on “Read Debug le.” You will have to pick the debug le
from the window. They are saved as a text le and look similar to this:
“DebugPlus_1216221943_6936.txt” Once you have the le selected
click “Open.” Now copy all of the text in the screen and E-mail it to
support.

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8 | Flasher-PRO | Reprogramming with J2534

Reprogramming with J2534

If you want to reprogram vehicles using OEM software, you can nd a
list below of websites that offer subscription software.

Automaker Website

BMW http://www.bmwtechinfo.com/

Mini http://www.minitechinfo.com/

Porsche http://techinfo.porsche.com/

Chrysler, Jeep, Dodge http://www.techauthority.com/

Ford, Lincoln,
Mercury,

Land Rover http://www.landrovertechinfo.com/

Volvo http://www.volvotechinfo.com/

Cadillac, Chevrolet,
Daewoo, GM, GEO,
Pontiac, Buick, Saturn,
SAAB

Acura, Honda http://www.serviceexpress.honda.com/

Isuzu http://www.isuzutechinfo.com/

Mazda http://www.mazdatechinfo.com/

Mercedes http://www.startekinfo.com/

Mitsubishi http://www.mitsubishitechinfo.com/

Nissan http://www.nissan-techinfo.com

Toyota, Lexus, Scion http://techinfo.toyota.com/

Volkswagen http://www.erwin.volkswagen.de/erWinVW

Audi http://erwin.audi.de/erWinAudi

http://www.motorcraft.com/

http://www.gmtechinfo.com/

When reprogramming, always be sure the vehicle battery is fully
charged and in good working condition. We recommend connecting an
external battery charger to ensure a successful operation.

More information on how to use J2534 reprogramming can be found at
www.boschdiagnostics.com

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Specications

Flasher-PRO Specications:

Name Value

Input Voltage Range

Supply Current 320mA @ 6VDC

Operating Temperature +0C to +60C ambient

Storage Temperature -65C to +100C ambient

Size 1.25”H x 7.5”D x 5.25”W

Bus Protocols

Primary CAN / ISO15765 / GMLAN f

Secondary CAN / ISO15765 / GMLAN (Dual or Single Wire) f

Ford SCP (J1850PWM) f

GM Class2 (J1850VPW) f

6VDC to 26VDC

200mA @12VDC
170mA @15VDC

KWP2000 (ISO9141/14230) f

Chrysler SCI (J2610) f

Other

Compliant to SAE J2534 (Feb 2002) and SAE J2534-1 (Dec 2004) f

Compliant to ISO 22900-1 MVCI physical layer f

Programming voltage on J1962 pin 6, 9, 11, 12, 13, 14 or Aux f

Ground pins 9, 12, or 15 f

Note: Drawing current in excess of 200ma on a line congured for
FEPS programming voltage may damage the Flasher-PRO hardware.
Avoid grounding any output pin congured for programming voltage!
Battery Voltage is fused (auto reset) at 200mA.

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10 | Flasher-PRO | Troubleshooting and Support

Troubleshooting and Support

If you cannot communicate with Flasher-PRO

Ask the following questions:

Does Flasher-PRO have power, and is the green power LED illuminated?

Is the battery or power supply voltage between 6VDC and 15VDC, with
correct polarity?

Could any rewall software be interfering with the Ethernet port?

Are you using the correct Ethernet cable: a cross-over cable if
connected directly to a computer or a standard patch cable if
connected to a hub or switch?

Is the green status light illuminated for Ethernet, USB, or wireless?

If these issues have been addressed, veried, and you are still having
trouble, please contact Bosch.

If you need to recover from incorrect
settings (Ethernet Only)

If you are using Ethernet and would like to reset conguration to
default, go to http://Flasher-PRO/, select “Boot Options” and click the
“Load Factory Default Settings” button. Use the default username root
and password powerful when requested.

If all else fails and you cannot reach the Flasher-PRO webpage, hold
down the black button on the front of the Flasher-PRO while powering
on Flasher-PRO to enter recover y mode. This resets Flasher-PRO to
“Client Then Server” mode; it is useful when Flasher-PRO is congured
for an unknown static IP address or invalid boot options.

If you need to generate a logle for debugging

Please see previous section: Flasher-PRO Debug Check Program

If you need to update drivers or rmware

Your Flasher-PRO contains eld-upgradeable rmware. Updates are
regularly released which: include new features, improve performance,

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and correct problems. Please visit the Bosch download page at:

http://www.boschdiagnostics.com

To update the Flasher-PRO rmware: Apply power to Flasher-PRO.
Load the conguration webpage in a web browser, and follow the
instructions for selecting and uploading a new rmware le.

To update the PC driver: click on the Installer link like a new
installation.

Verify the network is congured correctly

Try to connect to the Flasher-PRO web page. Consult the networking
section above for details.

If that does not work, try:

Turning off any rewall/antivirus software. f

Picking a different connection method. For example, try the xed IP f
addressing mode.

Using recover y mode to make sure the Flasher-PRO is congured f
correctly. Recovery mode is entered by holding down the front
button during power-on.

If the Flasher-PRO web page works, but applications don’t work:

The DLL may not be installed. Install the DLL using the instructions f
on page 5 of this quick start guide.

The network settings may be incorrect. Specically, verify that f
the Flasher-PRO netmask setting is the same as the PC/laptop’s
netmask setting.

The application may be looking for the wrong J2534 device. Make f
sure “Flasher-PRO” is selected.

If applications work, but not the Flasher-PRO web page:

Verify that your web browser is not using a proxy. (Under Tools >> f
Options >> Local Area Network Settings)

If your PC/Laptop is running rewall software, try turning it off to f
see if that is the problem.

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12 | Flasher-PRO | Troubleshooting and Support

In DHCP Client mode, the IP address of the Flasher-PRO can f
change. Enter http://Flasher-PRO/ in your browser, but only after
waiting a few minutes for the Flasher-PRO to register itself on the
network. Alternately, look at the logs for your network DHCP server.

Use recover y mode to verify the Flasher-PRO has the correct f
settings.

If all else fails...

Please contact Bosch for technical support at 1-800-321-4889, ext. 7
or [e-mail]. If technical support nds it
necessary for the unit to be returned for repair, you will be asked for
your contact information and then provided with a Return Merchandise
Authorization number (RMA#) that will be used to track the unit
through the repair department back to you. Please write this number
on the outside of your shipping box so it can be routed to the correct
department. If the necessary repair is not covered by the warranty, you
will be contacted for payment arrangements.

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