Ford VCM II - CFR Operator’s Manual

VCM II Customer Flight Recorder

Operator’s Manual

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Table of Contents

Introduction .................................................................................................................................................................. 4

System Components ..................................................................................................................................................... 4

Standard Equipment ............................................................................................................................................... 4

Safety ............................................................................................................................................................................. 5

Proper Installation and Use of this Equipment ....................................................................................................... 5

Equipment Precautions .......................................................................................................................................... 6

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS........................................................................................................... 6

Using the VCM II - CFR ............................................................................................................................................. 7

VCM II - CFR Setup from IDS .............................................................................................................................. 7

CFR Application Management .............................................................................................................................. 9

Parameter Selection ............................................................................................................................................... 9

Recording Time Setup ......................................................................................................................................... 10

Trigger Setup ....................................................................................................................................................... 11

Download to VCM II - CFR ................................................................................................................................ 12

Hook-up to Vehicle .............................................................................................................................................. 12

Control of VCM II – CFR / Recording Data ........................................................................................................ 14

User Interface (Pendant) ...................................................................................................................................... 15

Pendant Events and Indicators ............................................................................................................................. 16

VCM II - CFR Upload to IDS .............................................................................................................................. 17

File Naming ......................................................................................................................................................... 18

Playback ............................................................................................................................................................... 19

Technical Specifications ............................................................................................................................................ 22

Supported Vehicle Protocols ................................................................................................................................ 22

VCM II Connectors .............................................................................................................................................. 22

Updating VCM II Firmware ................................................................................................................................ 22

Care and Maintenance .............................................................................................................................................. 22

Troubleshooting ......................................................................................................................................................... 22

VCM II - CFR Support ............................................................................................................................................. 24

Trademark Acknowledgements

Ford® is a registered trademark of

Ford Motor Company.

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Definitions, Acronyms, and Abbreviations

Acronym Description BCE Body, Chassis and Electrical CAN Controller Area Network CMDTC Continuous Memory Diagnostic Trouble Code DLC Data Link Connector – vehicle diagnostic connector, SAE J1962 DTC Diagnostic Trouble Code DTC CNT Diagnostic Trouble Code Count. Provides the number of Continuous DTCs.

Electronic Control Unit. An onboard electronic module that controls a vehicle

ECU IDS Integrated Diagnostic Software ISO International Standard Organization ISO-9141 Serial communication protocol implemented in Ford vehicles. LED Light Emitting Diode

Parameter PCM Powertrain Control Module

PID SCP Standard Corporate Protocol

Sleep Mode UART Universal Asynchronous Receiver Transmitter UBP UART Based Protocol VCM II - CFR Customer Flight Recorder (Application Running On VCM II) VIN Vehicle Identification Number

subsystem function.

Also known as PID's or DID's which are sensor, actuator, switch, etc. data stored in the vehicle module

Parameter Identifier. An index number used to refer to a parameter within a module without knowing its storage location.

The VCM II - CFR will go into a Low Power/Standby Sleep Mode if the vehicle communications network becomes inactive for a certain period of time (typically 60 seconds). Any communication on the vehicle network being monitored, or depressing the Pendant button, will wake the CFR from Sleep Mode. When CFR wakes from Sleep Mode, the pendant will return to its previous state.

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Introduction

This guide has been developed to assist you in the installation and operation of the VCM II Customer Flight Recorder.

Please read and understand the important safety information contained in this guide before you install and use the VCM II - CFR. You are advised to keep this guide in a location where it will be readily accessible for reference and troubleshooting. The information contained in this document is supplementary to any Ford IDS Training Courses.

The CFR is an application that is designed to be installed and run on the VCM II. The VCM II - CFR tool is intended to be used for capturing and storing vehicle communications network data, without needing to have a continuous connection to the IDS PC. This tool will retrieve, via the vehicle's Diagnostic Link Connector (DLC), selected parameters for monitoring and recording. The CFR can be installed in the customer's vehicle for obtaining data when drivability symptoms (or other customer-complaint symptoms) are encountered. The CFR can be configured with vehicle specific information using the IDS software. The process of configuring the CFR is referenced as Setup. Upon completion of vehicle testing, the CFR will pass the recorded data and any associated information back to the IDS, (this process will be referenced as Upload). After the data has been uploaded from the CFR to the IDS PC, the data can be viewed in a similar application like Datalogger Playback.

System Components

These VCM II - CFR components are listed for information only. Some of the items may be optional based on the VCM II kits available for your market. Please check contents against the manifest list supplied with your VCM II. The following is a list of hardware items required to operate the VCM II as a Customer Flight Recorder.

Standard Equipment

Component

VCM II kit (Including CFR Pendant)

VCM II Kit 164-R9805 Contains the VCM II and DLC Cable (164-R9801)

VP-2 164-R9806 VCM II - CFR Pendant

Part

Number Description

164-R9807 Contains the VCM II, DLC Cable , and Pendant

(OR) The following Components

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Safety

You should read and understand this safety information before installing, assembling and using this equipment.

DO observe the safety warnings and notices in this document.

WARNING: This indicates the presence of a hazard that can cause serious

personal injury if the hazard is not avoided.

NOTICE: This indicates the presence of a hazard that can cause damage to the VCM II – CFR, a vehicle; other equipment connected to the VCM II - CFR, or might corrupt software if the hazard is not avoided

Proper Installation and Use of this Equipment

This equipment has been designed, manufactured and tested to meet the requirements of International Standards; however, like any apparatus, care must be taken in its installation and use.

NOTICE: This equipment must only be used by properly trained personnel.

NOTICE: Do not allow any cables of this equipment to be positioned where they can be trapped, snagged, stretched across sharp edges, or create any potential hazard.

WARNING: If the VCM II - CFR is being used in a moving vehicle, ensure that the VCM II

- CFR and cables do not distract or interfere with the driver, or form a hazard in anyway.

WARNING: Do not allow any cables to become entangled with operator or driving controls.

This can cause interference with driving and can cause injury. Please use the provided straps to secure cables as required.

DO use this equipment in accordance with the operating procedures.

DO NOT remove any fixed covers unless you are authorized/qualified to do so.

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A defective electrical earth (ground) connection to any equipment may cause an electric shock hazard. This hazard may pass through the signal cabling and to any other equipment interconnected. It is recommended that you check electrical wiring at frequent intervals and whenever alterations are made. As a part of safety requirements, the manufacturer is required to define the intended operating environment.

DO keep the VCM II - CFR away from devices that generate radio interference.

NOTICE: Do ensure the VCM II - CFR is not subjected to extreme temperature or prolonged exposure to direct sunlight that may cause heating of the VCM II - CFR.

NOTICE: If any liquid is spilled on this equipment remove the power immediately and ensure that it is dried out completely before restoring power.

Equipment Precautions

The following warnings must be observed when using the VCM II - CFR:

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING: Failure to follow these instructions will increase the risk of personal injury.

1. Read all instructions.

2. Care must be taken as burns can occur from touching hot parts or surfaces.

3. DO NOT operate equipment if damage to unit or cord is suspected.

4. DO NOT let cables hang over edge of table, bench or counter or come in contact with hot

manifolds or moving fan blades.

5. DO NOT place tools or test equipment on vehicle fenders or other places inside the engine

compartment.

6. Let equipment cool completely before putting away. Loop cables loosely around equipment when

storing.

7. Adequate ventilation should be provided when working on operating internal combustion engines.

8. Keep hair, loose clothing, jewelry, fingers and all parts of body away from moving parts of the

vehicle.

9. Use this equipment only as described in the manual. Use only manufacturer's recommended

attachments.

10. ALWAYS WEAR SAFETY GLASSES WHEN USING GARAGE EQUIPMENT. Everyday eyeglasses only have impact resistant lenses, they are NOT safety glasses.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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Using the VCM II - CFR

VCM II - CFR Setup from IDS

VCM II - CFR Setup is a menu option selectable within the toolbox top tab after Vehicle Identification is complete. The VCM II - CFR setup will only be available on supported vehicles.

1. Select VCM II - CFR Setup. When Setup is selected, a new top tab will appear displaying a Hook-up screen, as shown in Figure

2.0. Make all connections as shown.

Figure 1.0

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Figure 2.0

2. Press Tick to continue.

IDS will establish communication with VCM II and perform the following:

• If unsaved recordings are found on the VCM II, the user will be prompted to select

Upload/Playback to save these recordings or the user can select Tick to continue with the Setup and NOT save the recordings.

• If a later version of VCM II - CFR software is available, IDS will prompt the user to install

the latest application on the VCM II.

3. Select vehicle system or module to record data from.

5. Press Tick to continue.

6. Select parameters (see Parameter Selection- Figure 3.0).

7. Select parameter settings (see Recording Time Setup and Trigger Setup – figure 4.0).

8. Press Tick to continue.

9. The VCM II - CFR Download confirmation pop-up displays a summary of configuration settings.

10. Press Tick to begin download process (see Download to VCM II – CFR – Figure 6.0).

• The CFR application, installed on the VCM II, will start after download process has

completed.

• The VCM II will continue to function as a CFR until either of the following occur: a) Reconnect the VCM II to IDS, using the provided USB Cable, and select Upload from

the IDS menu. (See VCM II - CFR Upload).

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