Siemens BLUEVCIBT User Manual
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Hardware Operating Manual
BlueVCI
Edition 02/2007
Version V1.5
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Contents
Contents
1 General information ............................................................................................5
1.1 Overview......................................... ................................................................... 5
1.2 Safety instructions ............................................................................................. 5
1.3 Declaration of Conformity..................................................................................5
1.4 FCC approval..................................................................................................... 6
1.5 Designated use....................................................................... ... .... ........ .... .... ....7
1.6 Areas of applications ............................................................................. .... .... ....7
2 Design and function............................................................................................8
2.1 BlueVCI Vehicle Diagnostic Interface................................................................8
2.1.1 Scope of delivery ....................................................................................8
2.1.2 Order options..........................................................................................9
3 Interfaces and display............................................................................. .... .... ..10
3.1 LED display..................................................... ........ .... .... ... ........ .... .... ........ .... ..10
3.2 OBD Connector Assembly (OCA) ............................................................. ...... 11
3.3 Communication interfaces...............................................................................12
4 Mechanical design .................................................................................. .... .... ..13
5 Function ............................................................................................................. 14
5.1 Startup ............................................................ ............................................... ..14
5.2 Operation............. ............................................... .............................................14
6 Troubleshooting and Self-Test........................................................................ 15
6.1 Self-Test.................................................. ......................................................... 15
6.2 Symptoms, causes and solutions....................................................................15
7 Maintenance and support............................................................... .... ........ .... ..16
7.1 Visual inspection.............................................................................................. 16
7.2 Firmware update.............................................................................................. 16
7.3
Replacing the diagnostic plug........................................................ .................. 16
8 Technical data ......................................................................................... .......... 17
8.1 BlueVCI....................................................... ............................................... ...... 17
8.2 USB cable...................................................................................... .................. 18
9 Glossary..................... ............................................... .........................................19
9.1 Abbreviations................................................................................................... 19
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Safety instructions
Safety instructions
Explanation of symbols
The safety instructions in the operating manuals, the scope of delivery or any other
documentation provided and on the products themselves use symbols that have the
following meanings:
Caution!
Texts with this symbol contain information relat ing to your safety and how you can
reduce the risk of fatal or serious injury.
The CAUTION symbol indicates that particular attention is required to ensure
your safety.
Warning!
Texts with this symbol contain information about how you can prevent damage to
the vehicle and to the equipment.
The Warning symbol informs you that failure to observe the instructions provided
can result in damage to the vehicle and/or the equipment.
Note
Texts with this s y m bol contain additional us eful information.
A Note symbol also contains special additional instructions for using the equipment and other associated information.
Reference to other safety instructions
The general safety instructions are specified below. The operating manuals also
contain additional safety instructions. You must read these operati ng manuals
before use.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
1. Caution!
Read all instructions thoroughly.
2. Caution!
If the device is damaged, it may not be used until it has been inspected by a
qualified specialist.
3. Caution!
To prevent electric shock, you may not use the device on wet surfaces or expose it
to rainfall.
4. Caution!
Do not allow any cables or leads to hang over the edges of desks, benches or
consoles. Avoid contact between the cables or leads and hot parts or rotating fans.
5. Caution!
Use of extension cables is not permitted. Only the specified cables and leads may
be used for testing purposes.
6. Caution!
The device may not be operated close to open fuel tanks as this could cause a risk
of explosion or fire.
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7. Caution!
When working on combustion engines, you must ensure adequate ventilation.
8. Caution!
Only use the device as described in the manual. Only use the accessories specified
by the manufacturer.
9. Caution!
Risk of expl osions
The device has internal sparking components and may not therefore be exposed to
any flammable vapours. The device should be operated at least 460 mm (18”)
above the ground as gasoline and other vapours settle on the ground.
10. Caution!
Opening the device or accessories without authorisation a nd improper interference
with the device can result in significant hazards for you and for the device itself.
Note
To assure an undisturbed radio communication it is necessary to cover the USB
connector by the cap
RETAIN THESE INSTRUCTIONS!
Status: 200 7
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1 General information
1.1 Overview
This operating manual contains the necessary informati on for proper use of the
“Bluetooth Vehicle Communication Interface BT” and “Bluetooth Vehicle
Communication Interface WLAN”, referred to in the text as “BlueVCI” for short.
Knowledge of and technically correct application of the safety instructions and
warnings in this operating manua l are essential for haz ard-free startup and to ensure
safety duri n g operation and m a in tenance of the BlueVCI.
For reasons of clarity, the operating manual does not include all details of the
hardware and cannot cover every conceivable startup, operation, maintenance an d
support.
1.2 Safety instructions
Follow the safety instructions for the BlueVCI. These can be found on the rear of the
device and in this operating manual after the contents and at all relevant items in the
text.
1.3 Declaration of Conformity
Herewith Siemens AG declares that the device BlueVCI BT
is in compliance with the requirements and provisions of the
A copy of the complete D eclaratio n of Conformity can be retrieved from:
Siemens AG
A&D AS AP TE SF
Siemensallee 84
D-76187 Karl sr u h e
EU Directive 1999/5/EC.
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1.4 FCC approval
Warnungen in Bezug auf eingebauten Bluetooth-Sender/-Empfänger:
1. Warning!
FCC 15.19: This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules and with RSS-210
of Industry Canada.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
1. This device may not cause harmful interference, and
2. This device must be able to accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired operation.
2. Warning!
FCC 15.21: Changes or modifications made to this equipment not expressly
approved by the manufacturer may void the FCC authorization to operate this
equipment.
3. Warning!
This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits for an uncontrolled
environment. This equipment should be ins talled and operated with minimum
distance 20 cm between the radiator and your body.
This transmitter must not be moved or operate in conjunction with any other
antenna or transmitter.
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