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Hardware Operating Manual
BlueVCI
Edition 02/2007
Version V1.5
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General information ............................................................................................ |
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1.1 |
Overview ............................................................................................................ |
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1.2 |
Safety instructions ............................................................................................. |
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1.3 |
Declaration of Conformity .................................................................................. |
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1.4 |
FCC approval..................................................................................................... |
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1.5 |
Designated use.................................................................................................. |
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Areas of applications ......................................................................................... |
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Design and function............................................................................................ |
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2.1 |
BlueVCI Vehicle Diagnostic Interface................................................................ |
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Scope of delivery .................................................................................... |
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Order options .......................................................................................... |
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Interfaces and display....................................................................................... |
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3.1 |
LED display...................................................................................................... |
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3.2 |
OBD Connector Assembly (OCA) ................................................................... |
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3.3 |
Communication interfaces ............................................................................... |
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Mechanical design ............................................................................................ |
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Function ............................................................................................................. |
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5.1 |
Startup ............................................................................................................. |
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Operation ......................................................................................................... |
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Troubleshooting and Self-Test ........................................................................ |
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Self-Test........................................................................................................... |
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Symptoms, causes and solutions.................................................................... |
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Maintenance and support................................................................................. |
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7.1 |
Visual inspection.............................................................................................. |
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7.2 |
Firmware update.............................................................................................. |
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7.3 |
Replacing the diagnostic plug.......................................................................... |
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Technical data ................................................................................................... |
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8.1 |
BlueVCI............................................................................................................ |
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USB cable........................................................................................................ |
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Glossary ............................................................................................................. |
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Abbreviations ................................................................................................... |
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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 relating 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 symbol contain additional useful 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 operating 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 explosions
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 and 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: 2007
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General information
1 General information
1.1 Overview
This operating manual contains the necessary information 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 manual are essential for hazard-free startup and to ensure safety during operation and maintenance 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 and 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 EU Directive 1999/5/EC.
A copy of the complete Declaration of Conformity can be retrieved from:
Siemens AG
A&D AS AP TE SF
Siemensallee 84
D-76187 Karlsruhe
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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 installed 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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