Download Modular Vehicle Communication Interface

MVCI Technical Service continuedWired connection
Please circle or
specify below.
Using the communication cable (USB, Ethernet
crossover, or USB to Ethernet adapter) will the MVCI
communicate to a vehicle?
Yes
No
Adhoc wireless connection Will the MVCI communicate to a vehicle when setup and
connected using the Adhoc network? (This is where the
PC and MVCI communicate directly without using the
Access point.)
Yes
Firmware version matches
the PC
Firmware versions match
Confirm the firmware version is the same on both
items; this check is done on HDS before vehicle
communication. To test this: power on the MVCI and
connect it using the communication cable (USB,
Ethernet crossover, or USB to Ethernet adapter). Open
HDS and select the “Select a new Vehicle” Icon. If the
screen states the Firmware or CMupdate needs to be
updated follow the on screen instructions. If the HDS
communication error “HDS has been unable to confirm
connection to the vehicle.” appears then the firmware
versions match. (This HDS error only comes up when
not connected to a vehicle. If the MVCI is connected to a
vehicle it will communicate normally.)
No
Firmware versions do not
match
MVCI Dashboard Descriptions
The MVCI Dashboard appears on the PC after the MVCI has been connected through WiFi Connection Manager.
Utilize the dashboard for the following information and functions:
MVCI
Serial Number
MVCI
Connectivity
Signal
Radio
Signal
Strength
Network
Mode
Countdown
Timer
Profile
Switching
WiFi SSID
Profile Switching: Use to switch network modes.
MVCI Serial Number: Displays the serial number of the MVCI that is currently connected to the PC.
MVCI Connectivity Signal: Color of LED illuminated means:
Red - Not connected
Yellow - In process of being connected
Green - Connected
Radio Signal Strength: Displays strength of radio signal to the MVCI in green bars (one bar meaning a low signal up
to four bars meaning a strong signal).
Countdown Timer: A wireless connection will be disconnected after one hour. The dashboard timer begins at 59:59
and counts down to 00:00. Click on the timer to reset it.
Network Mode: Displays the mode the MVCI is connected to (Infrastructure or Adhoc).
WiFi SSID: Displays the name assigned to the Infrastructure or Adhoc network.
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