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Prior to using the USB-Link, you need to decide how you want the unit to communicate with your PC. There are two options: Wireless connection to the PC using Bluetooth A wireless connection provides the advantage of untethered communication.
Wireless Connection
For wireless communication between the USB-Link and your PC, USB-Link uses Bluetooth technology. If your PC has Integrated Bluetooth, your system already has Bluetooth drivers installed and has a built-in Bluetooth transceiver. You must uninstall Integrated Bluetooth and its Bluetooth drivers prior to proceeding with the USBLink installation process. Once you have established that you do not have Integrated Bluetooth installed, you are clear to install Bluetooth drivers, install an external Bluetooth transceiver (i.e., an adapter), and configure a basic Bluetooth environment. You must also run the NEXIQ Bluetooth Connection Utility.
Diagnostic Applications
The USB-Link supports a wide variety of RP1210A-compliant diagnostic PC applications. Following is a list of the RP1210A-compliant applications with which the USB-Link has been qualified:
Caterpillar Electronic Technician Cummins Insite Detroit Diesel Diagnostic Link (DDDL) Detroit Diesel DDEC Reports International 3BX Master Diagnostics (MD32) International DLC Master Diagnostics (MD32) International DLC II Master Diagnostics (MD32) Allison DOC Eaton ServiceRanger Bendix ACom Meritor WABCO Toolbox FreightLiner ServiceLink
Wired Connection
Wired communication between the USB-Link and your PC, USBLink requires a 15 ft. USB cable.
Figure 1.1 Wireless Connection
Wired connection to the PC using a USB cable A wired connection provides the advantage of faster data throughput.
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agnostic PC applications for use with the USB-Link, refer to Setting Up Diagnostic PC Applications in Chapter 3 of the USB-Link Installation and Setup Guide. Or, contact NEXIQ Technical Support at 1 (800) 639-6774.
W ireless?
Yes
Install BT Drivers
If you chose a wired connection, skip steps 3 through 7 and move on to Step 8. If your system has Integrated Bluetooth, remember to uninstall it. 3 If you chose a wireless connection, install the drivers for the Bluetooth adapter you are using (i.e., Linksys, Belkin, or IOGear). 4 Install the Bluetooth adapter.
Introducing USB-Link
Install BT Adapter
Yes
Service Pack 2 ?
No
5 If you are running Windows XP Service Pack 2, update the Bluetooth drivers you installed in Step 3. If, however, you are not running Windows XP SP-2, skip this procedure and move on to Step 6.
uCommunication Options: Wireless or Wired? uInstallation Process Flowchart uInstallation Process Check List
he USB-Link is a hardware device that enables service bay personal computers (PCs) to retrieve vehicle information using either wireless Bluetooth technology or a USB cable connection. Once configured, the USB-Link interfaces with your PC, enabling you to use specific PC applications to perform vehicle diagnostics. This Quick Start Card provides a high-level overview of the installation process for the USB-Link. For complete, detailed installation instructions, please refer to the USB-Link Installation and Setup Manual included as a PDF file on the USB-Link CDROM.
Update BT Drivers
6 Use the Bluetooth Configuration Wizard to configure a basic Bluetooth environment. 7 Use the NEXIQ Bluetooth Connection Utility to select a USBLink and test the signal strength. 8 Connect the USB-Link to the vehicle.
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Connect to Vehicle
9 Use the NEXIQ Device Tester to test the connection between the USB-Link and the vehicle. 10 Set up diagnostic PC applications that apply to your local environment for use with the USB-Link.
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