Autel MaxiVCI Mini User manual

Contents
GENERAL NOTICE ...........................................................................................1
INTRODUCTION................................................................................................2
WIRELESS COMMUNICATION...................................................................................3
USBCONNECTIVITY..............................................................................................3
POWER SOURCE...................................................................................................3
FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION ...........................................................................4
STATUS LEDS.....................................................................................................5
VEHICLE DATA CONNECTOR...................................................................................6
USBPORT ..........................................................................................................6
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS...................................................................................6
CAPABILITIES.......................................................................................................7
PRODUCT TROUBLESHOOTING .....................................................................8
VEHICLE LINKING ERROR.......................................................................................8
PC COMMUNICATION ERROR..................................................................................8
DRIVER SETUP.................................................................................................9
FIRMWARE UPDATE......................................................................................12
UPDATE ONLINE .................................................................................................12
COMPLIANCE INFORMATION........................................................................14
WARRANTY AND SERVICE............................................................................16
LIMITED ONE YEAR WARRANTY ............................................................................16
SERVICE INFORMATION ........................................................................................16

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General Notice
The wireless diagnostic interface MaxiVCI Mini has been carefully
designed and tested to comply with OBD II protocols. However, some
vehiclemodels are notin full compliance with these protocolsfor various
reasons. In addition, the computer control systems or sensors on any
given vehicle may be malfunctioning.
While Autel’s testing and the experiences of the users have shown the
unit to be safe and reliable, there is an inherent risk in using any product
that may potentially affect the operation or drive-ability of your vehicle.
If you are concerned about the operation of your vehicle at any time
while using the MaxiVCI Mini:
Pull off the roadway immediately or as soon as it is safe to do so.
Disconnect the device from the OBD II port.
Consult a licensed mechanic or automobile service center.
Contact your local distributor, or visit www.autel.com for issues or
concerns about the product. We maintain an active database of the
feedback we received, and your comments can help us continuously
improve the product.

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Introduction
The wireless diagnostic interface MaxiVCI Mini is a small interface box
used to connect to a vehicle’s diagnostic connector (DLC) and connect
wirelessly with some Autel Diagnostic Tools including MaxiCheck
MX808TS and MaxiTPMS TS608, as well as standalone PC, as a
vehicle communication interface (VCI) for vehicle data transmission.
Thanks to the wireless BT technology, with which you are allowed to
work freely around the vehicle.
The MaxiVCI Mini can communicate with vehicles’ electronic control
units (ECUs), guaranteeing performance and speed that redefine multi-
brand diagnostics. The development of this interface has been focused
on reducing the communication time and ensuring the tool is practical to
use.
Figure 2-1 MaxiVCI Mini Communication Platform
The MaxiVCI Mini Communication Platform combines the MaxiVCI Mini
and the display tablet with technical information into a single program,
ensuring quick and simple access to the vehicle to perform
comprehensive diagnostics applications.

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Wireless Communication
The MaxiVCI Mini supports BT communication. It can transmit vehicle
data to some Autel Diagnostic Tools including MaxiCheck MX808TS
and MaxiTPMS TS608 without a physical connection. The working
range of the transmitter through BT communication is about 33 feet
(about 10 m). A signal lost due to moving out of range automatically
restores itself when the display unit is brought closer to the MaxiVCI Mini
unit.
USB Connectivity
The MaxiVCI Mini also provides a direct connection to some Autel
Diagnostic Tools including MaxiCheckMX808TS and MaxiTPMSTS608
or a PC via a USB 2.0 full-speed connection. All of the electronics are
contained in the device shell, making it a compact and rugged vehicle
communication tool.
Power Source
The MaxiVCI Mini operates on 12-volt vehicle power, which it receives
through the vehicle data connection port. The unit powers on whenever
it is connected to an OBD II/EOBD compliant data link connector (DLC).
It can also be powered through connection with a PCvia the USB cable,
so there’s no need to connect the device to the vehicle when performing
firmware update through the PC.

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Functional Description
The MaxiVCI Mini device package includes the unit, user manual, and a
CD with driver program and update agent.
Figure 3-1 Product View
1. Vehicle Data Connector (16-Pin)
2. Power LED：The power LED illuminates solid green when the
device is power up and operates normally, it will illuminate solid red
if the device is not operating normally;
3. Connection LED：TheconnectionLEDilluminatessolidgreenwhen
the device is successfully connected via USB cable but no
communication with the vehicle, it flashes green when the device is
successfully connected via USB cable and there is communication
with the vehicle; the connection LED illuminates solid blue when
the device is successfully connected via BT but no communication
with the vehicle, it flashes blue when the device is successfully
connected via BT and there is communication with the vehicle.
4. USB Port