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The J2534 programming device supports 2 communication methods with the tablet:
Bluetooth and USB.
Bluetooth Connection
Among all methods, Bluetooth (BT) pairing is recommended as the first choice for the
communication between the tablet and the VCI. The working range for Bluetooth
communication is about 210 feet (70 m); this means you can perform vehicle diagnosis
freely around the workshop with greater convenience.
To expedite multi-vehicle diagnostics, more than one VCI can be used in busy repair
shops enabling technicians to quickly pair (via Bluetooth) their diagnostics tablets to each
VCI separately and therefore eliminating the need to physically connect the VCI to each
vehicle.
To pair up the tablet with the VCI via Bluetooth
1. Power up the tablet.
2. Select the VCI Manager application from the MaxiSys Job Menu.
3. When the VCI Manager application is opened, the device automatically starts
scanning for available VCIs around for Bluetooth pairing. Available VCIs are
listed in the Settings section on the right side of the screen.
NOTE
If no VCI is found, this may indicate that the signal strength of the transmitter is too weak
to be detected. In this case try to get closer to the device, or reposition the VCI, and
remove all possible objects that may cause signal interference. When done, tap the Scan
button at the top-right corner to start searching again.
4. The VCI name appears as “Maxi” suffixed with the device serial number. Select
the required device for pairing. (If more than one VCIs is used in the shop,
ensure the correct VCI is selected to pair.)
5. When pairing is successfully done, the connection status displayed to the right
of the device name reads, “Connected.”
6. Wait for a few seconds, and the VCI button on the system navigation bar on the
bottom of the screen shall appear as a green circle badge, indicating the tablet
is connected to the VCI, and is ready to perform vehicle diagnosis.
Refer to VCI Connection via Bluetooth on page 73 for additional information.
USB Cable Connection
The USB cable connection is a simple way to establish communication between the
tablet and the VCI. After properly connecting the USB cable from the tablet to the VCI,
the VCI navigation button on the bottom bar of the screen shows a green circle badge in
a few seconds, and the USB LED on the VCI illuminates solid green, indicating the
connection between the devices is successful.
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