Ford Vcm 2 User Manual

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Figure 2: VCM II Rubber Boot Removed Exposing Recovery Mode  Switch 
 
Figure 3: VCM II Update Pop-Up Window    

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Troubleshooting 
sers  should  perform  the  following  basic  checks  to  d etermine  if  they  can  resolve  any 
problems  with  the  VCM  II  unit.  If  the  VCM  II  is  sti ll  inoperable  after  performing  the 
checks, contact your regional technical support for  assistance. 
Troubleshooting Table 
Problem Symptoms  Checks & Possible Causes 
 
VCM II will not power On (No  
LEDs turn On)    Make sure that secure cable connections are made...

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VCM IIs Power LED is on, but no  
1 second beep   USB issue. Attempt to recover the software (refer to 
How To Factory Reset Your VCM II  section) on the 
VCM II 
   If VCM II error persists, contact your regional techni cal 
support 
VCM IIs Error LED is red  
immediately after it is booted   Reboot the PC 
   Attempt to recover the software (refer to  How To 
Factory Reset Your VCM II  section) on the VCM II 
   If recovery fails, attempt a...

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automatically be enabled and the Power LED will stop  
blinking and stay illuminated 
   If VCM II wireless interface problem persists when  the 
ambient temperature returns to its operating range,  
contact your regional technical support 
VCM IIs Power LED blinks  
continuously after being powered 
using the DLC cable   Verify the ambient temperature is within the acceptab le 
operating range for the VCM IIs wireless interface:      
0°C to 50°C...

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VCM II Technical Specifications 
Voltage, Current and Power 
Requirements  5 – 32 VDC, 750 mA (max), 2.0 Watts @ 12 VDC  
Note: protected against reverse battery polarity  
Power Sources 
  - 12 & 24 volts vehicle power (using DLC cable)  
- USB power (5 volts from a PC USB port)  
- External AC/DC 12 volts adapter 
(not included in VCM II kit ) 
Vehicle Protocols 
  - CAN  (High & Medium Speed)  
- FTCAN 
- SCP (SAE J1850 PWM)  - SAE J1850 VPW 
-...

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Care and Maintenance 
eriodically the VCM II, its connectors and cables shoul d be inspected and cleaned after 
usage. Make sure that the VCM II is  NOT connected to any power source (i.e., vehicle DLC 
or PC USB port) during cleaning. Follow the cleaning  tips outlined below: 
 
   Always use  water  or a  mild  detergent  solution appl ied to  a  soft  cloth  to  clean the  VCM  II  unit and dry 
thoroughly 
   Never  use  petroleum  base...

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VCM II (ES6516) Product Warranty 
The VCM II (ES6516), cables, adapters and accessories are  warranted by Vetronix Corporation to 
the original consumer, to be free of defects in mate rial or workmanship under normal use for a period 
of two years. Some countries may have agreements that e xtend beyond the two year period. Contact 
your regional technical support regarding extended Ha rdware Protection. 
  
The warranty period is from the date of...

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SELLER, ITS SUPPLIERS OR SERVICE PROVIDERS. ALL IMP LIED OR STATUTORY 
WARRANTIES TO THE EXTENT THAT THEY CANNOT BE EXCLUD ED ARE LIMITED TO THE 
EFFECTIVE PERIOD OF THE EXPRESS WARRANTY SET FORTH  HEREIN. IF THE PRODUCT IS 
DEFECTIVE IN MATERIALS OR WORKMANSHIP, BUYER’S SOLE  AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY 
SHALL BE REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED ABOVE. H OWEVER IF THAT REMEDY 
FAILS OF ITS ESSENTIAL PURPOSE, SELLER RESERVES THE  RIGHT TO REFUND THE...