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19 | Getting Started | Recover VCI Tester Software
3. Click to select
4. Click Connect
4. Click the Connect button
5. A message appears at the top of the dialog telling you
that you are now joined to the ad-hoc network you
have created. The yellow network icon on the task bar
should now turn green, further indicating that you
have a live connection.
6. Close wireless dialog by clicking its Close button.
7. If you still have the Mastertech VCI Setup dialog open,
click the Refresh button.
8. The dialog updates to show the wireless IP Address for
your VCI.
Your wireless ad-hoc network is now be ready to use.
Robert Bosch LLC
Recover VCI Tester Software
As a result of a power failure or a communications error
during a software update, the VCI Tester Software may
become corrupted. You may see several symptoms such
as error messages directing you to go to RECOVERY mode
or an inability to connect to a detected VCI.
The two error messages below would generally occur
during VCI Tester Software download. If you see either of
these messages, perform the Recovery Procedure.
Recovery Procedure
Connect your VCI to the PC using the USB cable.
The following procedure will place the VCI in a RECOVER
state.
1. Remove power from the VCI. This may require
disconnecting the power cord and pressing the Power
button. Ensure that all the LEDs are off. If the VCI
Power button does not shut off the power after the
power cord is removed, remove the batteries. Refer to
Replacing the Batteries.
2. Press and hold the Power button down while you apply
power to the VCI. When you see all the LEDs light as
shown at the right (about 10 seconds), release the
Power button. The VCI will start up in a recovery state
with only the Power On LED lit. Continue with the next
step.
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1. Start the VCI Manager application, refer to Starting the
VCI Manager application.
Note
Your VCI must be connected via USB or it will
not be recognized.
2. Select the VCI displaying the serial number matching
your VCI.
3. Click Recover.
The VCI Manager application switches automatically to
the VCI Update tab.
Note
The recovery process could take up to 30
minutes.
2. Click to select
3. Click Recover
Note
The recovery procedure will clear the VCI
network settings.
4. Select the latest version of the VCI Recovery Image.
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5. Click Start Update.
Do not unplug the VCI from the PC or remove power
from the VCI during the recovery process.
4. Click to select
3. Click Start
Update
6. When you see the message shown at the right, click
OK.
The VCI Manager application switches automatically
to the VCI Explorer tab and your VCI will appear when
it has finished the restart and Power On Self Test
(POST).
Note
After recovering the software, the VCI takes a
few minutes to reboot the first time.
Robert Bosch LLC
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