ABRITES MERCEDES FBS4 MANAGER User manual

Mercedes FBS4 Manager User Manual
MERCEDES FBS4 MANAGER
User manual
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Important notes
Warranty
The Abrites software and hardware products are developed, designed and manufactured by Abrites Ltd.
During the production process we comply to all safety and quality regulations and standards, aiming at
highest production quality. The Abrites hardware and software products are designed to build a coherent
ecosystem, which effectively solves a wide range of vehicle-related tasks, such as:
Diagnostic scanning;
Key programming;
Module replacement,
ECU programming;
Configuration and coding.
All software and hardware products by Abrites Ltd. are copyrighted. Permission is granted to copy Abrites
software files for your own back-up purposes only. Should you wish to copy this manual or parts of it, you
are granted permission only in case it is used with Abrites products, has “Abrites Ltd.” written on all copies,
and is used for actions that comply to respective local law and regulations.
You, as a purchaser of Abrites hardware products, are entitled of a two-year warranty. If the hardware
product you have purchased has been properly connected, and used according to its respective instruc-
tions, it should function correctly. In case the product does not function as expected, you are able to
claim warranty within the stated terms. Abrites Ltd. is entitled to require evidence of the defect or mal-
function, upon which the decision to repair or substitute the product shall be made.
There are certain conditions, upon which the warranty cannot be applied. The warranty shall not apply to
damages and defects caused by natural disaster, misuse, improper use, unusual use, negligence, failure to
observe the instructions for use issued by Abrites, modifications of the device, repair works performed by
unauthorized persons. For example, when the damage of the hardware has occurred due to incompatible
electricity supply, mechanical or water damage, as well as fire, flood or thunder storm, the warranty does
not apply.
Each warranty claim is inspected individually by our team and the decision is based upon thorough case
consideration.
Read the full hardware warranty terms on our website.
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Copyright information
Safety information
Copyright:
All material herein is Copyrighted © 2005-2023 Abrites, Ltd.
Abrites software, hardware, and firmware are also copyrighted
Users are given permission to copy any part of this manual provided that the copy is used with Abrites
products and the “Copyright © Abrites, Ltd.” statement remains on all copies.
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Notices:
The information contained in this document is subject to change without prior notice. Abrites shall
not be held liable for technical/editorial errors, or omissions herein.
Warranties for Abrites products and services are set forth in the express written warranty statements
accompanying the product. Nothing herein should be construed as constituting any additional war-
ranty.
Abrites assumes no responsibility for any damage resulting from the use, misuse, or negligent use of
the hardware or any software application.
The Abrites products are to be used by trained and experienced users in diagnostics and reprogramming
of vehicles and equipment. The user is assumed to have a good understanding of vehicle electronic sys-
tems, as well as potential hazards while working around vehicles. There are numerous safety situations
that cannot be foreseen, thus we recommend that the user read and follow all safety messages in the
available manual, on all equipment they use, including vehicle manuals, as well as internal shop docu-
ments and operating procedures.
Some important points:
Block all wheels of the vehicle when testing. Be cautious when working around electricity.
Do not ignore the risk of shock from vehicle and building-level voltages.
Do not smoke, or allow sparks/flame near any part of the vehicle fuel system or batteries.
Always work in an adequately ventilated area, vehicle exhaust fumes should be directed towards the
exit of the shop.
Do not use this product where fuel, fuel vapours, or other combustibles could ignite.
In case any technical difficulties occur, please contact the
Abrites Support Team by email at [e-mail].
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Table of contents
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1. Introduction
2. General Information
2.1 Scope of the manual
2.2 Getting Started
3. FBS4 Manager

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Date Chapter Description Revision
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1. Introduction
Congratulations on choosing our wonderful product!
The “Mercedes FBS4 Manager” is an online server based Abrites software for Mercedes FBS4 vehi-
cles
In order to operate, the software requires you to have an AVDI interface, a Windows based PC with a min-
imum of 1024MB RAM, 64GB of free hard drive space and at least Windows 7 64bit Service Pack 1 or later
version to operate. For optimal operation, it is always recomended to have the latest software version
installed, active AMS, and a stable Internet connection.
With the help of this software you can perform DAS module replacement Mercedes FBS4 vehicles.
For proper operation of your diagnostic software you will need a corresponding interface for connection
between your PC and vehicle named “AVDI”. “AVDI” stands for “Abrites Vehicle Diagnostic Interface.” It is
produced by Abrites Ltd. and intended to act as an interface between the PC and the electronic control
units.
Please check the “license viewer” installed on your computer for your unique interface ID number.
The software is in constant development and its functionality is ever growing. The intentions for the
Abrites Software are to be used by automotive specialists, but it is simultaneously designed in such a way
that is accessible to enthusiasts as well.
AVDI should be used with ABRITES software produced by Abrites Ltd.
ABRITES is a trade mark of Abrites Ltd

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2.1 Scope of the manual
This document describes the usage of Abrites Mercedes FBS4 Manager. The document is applicable for
the latest software version. In this manual we suppose that the software for your AVDI interface is already
installed. Please refer the “AVDI Common User’s Manual” in case it is not.
System requirements:
Minimum system requirements – Windows 7 SP1 + 2GB RAM
(recommended 4GB)
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2.2 Getting Started
You can start Abrites Mercedes FBS4 Manager by starting the Abrites Quick Start application and select-
ing Mercedes icon.
When the Abrites Diagnostics for Mercedes application is started the main screen of the application will
appear where you can select the Mercedes FBS4 Manager.

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As part of our Mercedes softwre, we now introducts the Mercedes FBS4 Manager. This is the first step of
making a full FBS4 functionality, which lets you do ECU exchange, and distabling key in case of lost key.
3. FBS4 Manager

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ECU section of the FBS4 Manager has the fllowing functionalities:
Read and save FBS data
Make the unit virgin
Personalise with data from file (which you can read and save)
Change VIN
All that lets you do a complete ECU exchange so that the vehicle can start and run properly.

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Here is how the Electronic Control Unit (ECU) replacement procedure is executed:
You need to be able to read the original unit’s data. The procedure is executed in the vehicle by OBDII.
Original ECU needs to be in place and you need to open the ECU selection of the FBS4 manager, and
press the “Save” button. This would read the required data from the ECU and let you save it to a file lo-
cated on your computer.
Nexr step is to install the donor ECU in the vehicle. Once done, you need to read the unit and check if
everything is in tact. This is done again via OBDII, FBS4 Manager > ECU Selection. After that you can
proceed with making the unit virgin by pressing the “Virgin” button.
You would now have to press “Personalize“ button, which would ask you to upload the file, previously
saved from the original ECU. Once done, you can press the info button and check if the unit is personal-
ized and activated. If everything is good, you would only have to do one more thing.
Last step to complete the procedure is to write the VIN of the vehilc into the unit by pressing the “VIN“
button, and a pop-up window will appear where you need to
More functionalities of the FBS4 Manger:
EIS selection > info > gives the identification of the module and inofmation is the unit is personlised,
activeted, and if the engine start is ebables
Car Key selection > info > identificatin of the unit, number of keys programmed to the vehicle