Vehicle Interface Module (VIM)
Instruction Manual
Preface
Preface
Read this manual before use.
Read this document carefully so that you can use this tool correctly and safely.
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For safe usage
For safe usage
This document uses symbols for warnings, cautions, and prohibitions. These symbols and their meanings are
as follows. Please make sure you fully understand the meanings of these symbols before reading the rest of
this document.
WARNING
This indicates an item for which incorrect handling can result in a major
accident involving death or serious injury.
CAUTION
Indicates an item for which incorrect handling can lead to injury or damage
to property. Under certain conditions, more serious consequences may
result.
PROHIBITIED
Indicates a prohibited method of handling.
WARNING
Do not work connect the tool cables etc. while the vehicle is running.
Doing so could result in an accident.
Always observe the following rules. Failure to do so can result in heat generation, fire, blowout, or
electrical shock.
Do not use this device with anything other than the AC adapter specifically designed for this tool.
Do not disassemble or alter this tool.
Do not connect this tool to anything with a voltage exceeding the ratings of this tool.
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For safe usage
CAUTION
Do not work anywhere that water could come in contact with the equipment.
Do not drop this tool or subject it to a strong impact.
Do not lift or drag the VIM by holding the cable connected to the VIM. When moving or installing,
move the VIM by holding with hands.
Do not apply the load causing stress to the connector connected to the VIM.
Failure to do so could result in an accident.
Inspect for adhesion of foreign materials to or pin breakage of each connector of VIM before use.
Block the wheels of the vehicle with chocks before carrying out work.
Failure to do so could result in an accident.
When working anywhere not be easily visible, for example under the vehicle, always remove the
key from the ignition to ensure the vehicle cannot is not moved.
Failure to do so could result in an accident.
When working near the engine compartment, be careful of the engine and other high-temperature
parts.
High-temperature parts can cause burns.
Trademarks
Microsoft and Windows CE are trademarks or registered trademarks of the Microsoft Corp. of the United States in the
United States and other countries.
CompactFlashTM is a registered trademark of the SanDisk Corp. of the United States and is licensed to the CFA
(CompactFlashTM Association).
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Table of contents
Table of contents
1
Before Use
1-1 Product Configuration ........................................................................................................................... 1
Components ............................................................................................................................................ 1
Options .................................................................................................................................................... 1
AC / DC Power Supply ............................................................................................................................ 2
1-2 Names of the Parts ............................................................................................................................... 3
1-3 Connection............................................................................................................................................ 4
Connecting to the Vehicle ....................................................................................................................... 4
Connecting to a PC ................................................................................................................................. 5
1-4 To use option parts ............................................................................................................................... 6
Connecting the AC/DC adapter............................................................................................................... 6
Connecting the Trigger Switch ................................................................................................................ 7
Inserting a CF Card ................................................................................................................................. 8
Basic Operations
2-1 Starting.................................................................................................................................................. 9
2-2 Indicator .............................................................................................................................................. 10
2-3 Ending................................................................................................................................................. 11
Error Information
3-1 Error Information Display .................................................................................................................... 12
3-2 Error Distinction by Indicator............................................................................................................... 15
Handling
4-1 Handling Precautions.......................................................................................................................... 16
4-2 Disposal Requirements....................................................................................................................... 16
Product Specifications
5-1 VIM Specifications .............................................................................................................................. 17
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1 Before Use
Before Use
1-1 Product Configuration
Check that you have all the following standard components before using this tool.
Components
No.
Part Name
Illustration
Part No.
Q'ty
VIM (Vehicle Interface Module)
Datalink Cable (DLC3)
95171-11110
USB Cable
95171-12230
Instruction Manual
Options
Part Name
Illustration
Part No.
Q'ty
DC Power Cable for Cigarette
Lighter Socket
95171-11251
Trigger Switch
95171-10150
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1 Before Use
AC / DC Power Supply
Part Name
DENSO
Part No.
Illustration
Rated
Voltage
Country
Q'ty
95171-11650
250V
Hong Kong
Malaysia
England
Singapore
95171-11660
250V
South Africa
95171-11670
250V
Argentina
95171-11680
250V
Israel
95171-11750
250V
Australia
New Zealand
95171-10321
125V
U.S.A
Canada
95171-11261
250V
China
95171-11441
125V
Taiwan
95171-11641
250V
Korea
95171-11690
250V
Other countries
or Russia
AC / DC Power Supply
NOTE
Some of power plugs are same shape, but they are different by regulations in each country.
When you purchase AC/DC Power Supply, please refer the end user country in the above list and
choose carefully the appropriate product number.
If you dont find the name of the country in the above list, please check the plug shape and the rated
voltage, then choose the appropriate one.
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1 Before Use
1-2 Names of the Parts
The names of the VIM parts are as follows.
[PC] indicator
<Overall>
[Vehicle] indicator
[Power] indicator
<Upper side>
Trigger switch
connector
Datalink cable
connector
Power (DC input)
connector
<Left side>
Mode switch
USB cable connector
(for PC connection)
<Right side>
CF card slot
CF card eject button
"Power connector", "Trigger switch connector" and "CF card slot" are provided with the rubber caps.
In this figures, the rubber cap is omitted.
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1 Before Use
1-3 Connection
Connecting to the Vehicle
Use the datalink cable to connect the VIM to the vehicle.
Check the position of the vehicle-side datalink connector (DLC3) in the vehicle repair manual.
Connected to vehicle side
datalink connector (DLC3)
Male section
Female section
Female section
Fasten with screw
CAUTION
When connecting the datalink cable to the VIM and the vehicle side datalink connector (DLC3),
gently insert it gently straight into the connector.
Inserting the cable at a slant can break the connector pins.
When connecting the datalink cable to the VIM, make sure the connector is in the right direction.
(When connecting to VIM, make sure that female section of the data link cable connector is lined up
with the male section of the VIM.)
If you connect it the wrong way up or insert it at an angle, there is a risk of damaging the connector terminal
and causing a malfunction of the vehicle or VIM.
After connecting the data link cable to the vehicle, do not touch the connectors on both vehicle and
VIM sides until the work is finished.
Do not apply the load causing stress to the connector connected to the VIM.
Failure to do so could result in an accident.
Inspect for adhesion of foreign materials to or pin breakage of each connector of VIM before use.
NOTE
When communication with the vehicle is established, the [VEHICLE] indicator on the VIM turns blue.
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1 Before Use
Connecting to a PC
Use a USB cable to connect the VIM to a PC.
CAUTION
You must install the USB driver software onto your PC before you connect the USB cable to your
PC.
When connecting a USB cable to the VIM and the PC, gently insert the cable straight into the
connector.
Inserting the cable at a slant can break the connector pins.
Do not apply the load causing stress to the connector connected to the VIM.
Failure to do so could result in an accident.
Inspect for adhesion of foreign materials to each USB connector before connection.
USB cable
Tighten the screw of the attached USB cable to prevent the connector from unexpectedly coming off.
NOTE
When communication with the PC is established, the [PC] indicator on the VIM turns green.
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1 Before Use
1-4 To use option parts
Connecting the AC/DC adapter
When there is a concern that the vehicle battery runs out or when updating the VIM operation program,
use the AC/DC adapter.
1.
Remove the rubber cap of "Power connector".
2.
Connect the AC/DC adapter DC plug to the AC/DC adapter connector of the VIM.
3.
Plug the AC/DC adapter power plug into an electrical socket.
CAUTION
Do not use it with anything other than the AC/DC adapter that is supplied as a dedicated part for
VIM.
When using something other than the AC/DC adapter that is supplied as a dedicated part for VIM, the adapter
can heat up and become damaged.
After using it, do not leave the AC/DC adapter in a household power outlet.
Dust can build up between the socket and the plug and cause tracking and fire.
Do not apply the load causing stress to the connector connected to the VIM.
Failure to do so could result in an accident.
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1 Before Use
Connecting the Trigger Switch
Trigger switch allows you to stop recording the vehicle data without operating the PC.
1.
Remove the rubber cap of "Trigger switch connector".
2.
Connect the connector of trigger switch to the trigger switch connector of the VIM.
Trigger Switch
Datalink cable
CAUTION
When connecting the trigger switch to the VIM, gently insert it straight into the connector.
Inserting the probe at a slant can break the connector pins.
Do not apply the load causing stress to the connector connected to the VIM.
Failure to do so could result in an accident.
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1 Before Use
Inserting a CF Card
The VIM can use CF (CompactFlashTM) cards.
CAUTION
Please use the recommended CF card (DENSO Supply No. 95171-12340).
* The number shown is the DENSO Part No.
We cannot guarantee proper operation if a different CF card is used.
Inspect for inclusion of foreign materials in the CF card slot or adhesion of foreign materials to the
connector (pin hole) of CF card before use.
Failure to do so could result in an accident.
The methods for inserting/removing CF cards are as follows.
Inserting a CF card
Remove the rubber cap of "CF card slot".
Gently insert the CF card with the larger indentation (notch) facing to the left side.
When the CF card is fully inserted and set correctly, the CF card eject button is click out.
Tightly fit the rubber cap of "CF card slot".
Removing a CF card
Press the CF card eject button.
The CF card will eject slightly, so gently pull it out the rest of the way.
Tightly fit the rubber cap of "CF card slot".
CF card
eject button
Right side
has smaller
depression
section
Left side
has larger
depression
section
CAUTION
Do not insert anything but a CF card in this card slot.
Do not pull out a CF card when power is on.
The CF card slot is provided with a rubber cap.
In this figure, the rubber cap is omitted.
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2 Basic Operations
Basic Operations
2-1 Starting
1.
Connect the VIM and vehicle side datalink connectors (DLC3) with the datalink cable.
Reference: Page 4 Connecting to the Vehicle (Chapter 1 Before Use/1-3 Connection)
2.
Connect the VIM and PC with the USB cable.
Reference: Page 5 Connecting to a PC (Chapter 1 Before Use/1-3 Connection)
3.
Turn the vehicle ignition switch ON.
NOTE
Communication with the vehicle computer (ECU) is not possible if the ignition switch is at OFF or
ACC. When the VIM is turned ON, always switch the ignition switch ON or start the engine.
If the VIM is connected to the vehicles datalink connector (DLC3) by a datalink cable and supplied
with power via an AC/DC adapter or DC power cable for a cigarette lighter socket, the VIM can be
operated even with its power switch turned off.
When the power is turned on, the [POWER] indicator on the VIM turns green.
Set the mode switch to "NORMAL" position for normal use.
Mode switch
NOTE
When using the drive recorder function, move the mode switch to "DRIVE REC" position.
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2 Basic Operations
2-2 Indicator
Three indicators provided are explained below.
[Power] indicator:
Lights up green during power up.
Lights up green during the operation in the NORMAL mode.
Lights up red during the operation in the DRIVE RECORDER mode.
[Vehicle] indicator:
Lights up and flashes blue or red.
Flashes blue during the execution of communication with the vehicle.
The lighting condition in case of abnormality is described in "Chapter 3 Error Information".
[PC] indicator:
Lights up and flashes green or red.
Flashes green during the execution of communication with the PC.
The lighting status in case of abnormality is described in "Chapter 3 Error Information".
NOTE
[Vehicle] and [PC] indicators sometimes flash once per second or once per 0.5 second.
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2 Basic Operations
2-3 Ending
1.
Finish communication with the vehicle computer (ECU) by PC application software.
2.
Turn the vehicle ignition switch OFF.
3.
Perform the "Safely Remove USB" operation on the PC.
After that, pull out the USB cable from the PC.
4.
Disconnect the datalink cable from the vehicle side datalink connector (DLC3).
5.
Tightly fit the rubber caps of "CF card slot", "Power connector", and "Trigger switch connector" to
prevent foreign materials from entering.
CAUTION
When disconnecting the datalink cable from vehicle side datalink connector (DLC3), gently pull it
straight out of the connector.
Pulling the cable at a slant can break the connector pins.
When pulling the cable out, hold it by the connector section, and never by the cord section.
Pulling on the cord section can break the lines in the cable.
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3 Error Information
Error Information
3-1 Error Information Display
The screen of GTS application when an error occurred is shown below.
1) Fatal error due to software or hardware failure
The following error display shows the fatal error due to failure of GTS application or GTS VIM and accessory or
PC.
The operation cannot be continued. Send the error information and contact the designated service center.
Fatal Error
Error Code:
Please submit an error report so this issue can
be resolved.
Help
OK
Cancel
2) Error recoverable by restarting the GTS application
The following error display shows the error that is recoverable by restarting the GTS application.
After sending the error information, shut down and restart the GTS application.
Error
Error Code:
It is possible that the requested function may
work if you re-start the Techstream application.
Please submit an error report so this issue can
be resolved.
Help
OK
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Cancel
3 Error Information
3) Error that the function is executable by retrying
The following error display shows the error that the requested function may succeed by trying the function again.
After sending the error information, try the function again. When the same error occurred even if the function was
tried again, shut down and restart the GTS application.
Error : There was no response from the ECU.
Error Code:
It is possible that the requested function may
work if you re-start the Techstream application.
Please submit an error report so this issue can
be resolved.
Help
OK
Cancel
4) Error that there is a problem in a part of a function
The following error display shows the error that negative response was returned from the ECU and a problem
occurred in a part of a function executable. Although there is a problem, the operation can be continued.
After sending the error information, try the function again. When the same error occurred even if the function was
tried again, shut down and restart the GTS application.
Error : The ECU returned a negative response.
Error Code:
It is possible that the requested function may
work if you re-start the Techstream application.
Please submit an error report so this issue can
be resolved.
Help
OK
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Cancel
3 Error Information
5) Error that the ECU prohibited to execute the function
The following error display shows the error that the ECU doesnt reply any response.
Confirm the vehicle status and try again.
ECU returned a prohibit response.
Error Code:
ECU replied prohibited response for the
request of Techstream. Please confirm the
vehicle condition and try again.
Help
OK
Cancel
6) Error due to other communication problems
The following error display shows that the error that was caused by some communication problem although there is
no problem in the cable connection.
After sending the error information, shut down and restart the GTS application.
Error
Error Code:
It is possible that the requested function may
work if you re-start the Techstream application.
Please submit an error report so this issue can
be resolved.
Help
OK
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Cancel
3 Error Information
3-2 Error Distinction by Indicator
The GTS VIM has three indicators shown below. The indicators show the following status in case of fault.
[PC] indicator
[Vehicle] indicator
[Power] indicator
1) OS start error
Both [Vehicle] and [PC] indicators flash.
Turn off the power, then turn on the power again, and restart the GTS application.
2) Application error
[PC] indicator flashes.
([Vehicle] indicator is not lit.)
Turn on the power again after turning off the power, and restart the GTS application.
3) Communication establishment error with ECU
[Vehicle] indicator flashes.
([PC] indicator is not lit.)
Turn off the ignition switch of the vehicle and try again.
4) Error during communication with ECU
Both [Vehicle] and [PC] indicators continuously light up.
Turn off the ignition switch of the vehicle and try again.
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4 Handling
Handling
4-1 Handling Precautions
Pay attention to the following points when handling the VIM and its accessories.
Do not leave the VIM or any of its accessories exposed to direct sunlight for long periods of time.
Use and store in locations with low humidity.
Do not expose to rain water, water or oil.
Do not use in extremely dusty environments.
Do not lift or drag the VIM by holding the cable connected to the VIM. When moving or installing, move the
VIM by holding with hands.
Do not apply the load causing stress to the connector connected to the VIM.
Failure to do so could result in an accident.
After connecting the data link cable to the vehicle, do not touch the connectors on both vehicle and VIM sides
until the work is finished.
Inspect for adhesion of foreign materials to or pin breakage of each connector of VIM before use.
When cleaning the VIM or accessories, never use paint thinner or any other solvent or volatile oil product. This
could cause deformation, discoloration, and other such problems as well as loss of function. Wipe gently with a
soft cloth dipped in a diluted neutral detergent.
4-2 Disposal Requirements
The disposal of this product shall be in accordance with all applicable legislation for disposal of Electrical and
Electronic Equipment in each country and region. (e.g. WEEE Directive in EU)
Please contact our authorized distributor or our sales agent when disposing it.
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5 Product Specifications
Product Specifications
5-1 VIM Specifications
Item
Specifications
Dimensions
101mm (W) x 140mm (H) x 31mm (D)
Weight
500g
Power supply voltage
DC8 - 32V
Memory
32MB SDRAM, 16MB Flash ROM (for OS), 128MB Flash ROM (for
software and user use)
OS
Windows CE 3.0
Host interface
USB2.0
Support protocols
CAN, ISO9141-2, KWP2000 (ISO14230), J1850 VPW, J1850 PWM
Battery
Not included.
Indicator
Three LED. LED indicate VIM status and/or error codes.
Operating temperature
0 - 50C
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Regulatory Information to user
MODEL : DN-VIM-001
1. FCC
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following
two conditions :
(1) this device may not cause harmful interference,and
(2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance void
the users authority to operate the equipment.
2. ICES-001
This Class A digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-001.
Cet appareil numrique de la class A est comforme la norme NMB-001 du Canada.
3. 2004/108/EC
Harmonize Standards applied
EN 55011 This product falls under group 1 and class A
EN 61000-6-2
Manufacturer
Name
Address
DENSO CORPORATION
1-1 Showa-cho, Kariya-shi, Aichi-ken, 448-8661 Japan
Importer
Name
DENSO EUROPE B.V.N
Address
Hogeweyselaan 165, 1382 JL Weesp, the Netherland
Caution
-Replace only with the same or equivalent type batteries recommended by the manufacturer.
-Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturers instructions.
Vehicle Interface Module (VIM)
Instruction Manual
1st Ed. July, 2009
2nd Ed. November, 2009
3rd Ed. September, 2010
