Matco Tools MDMAXBOX User manual

User Guide

User Guide
Permission is granted to copy any or all portions of this manual, provided that such copies are for use with Drew Technologies, Inc. products
and that “© 2020 Drew Technologies, Inc.”, (herein referred to as “DrewTech”), remains on all copies. The accompanying software, provided for
use with the DrewTech product, is also copyrighted. Permission is granted to copy this software for back-up purposes only.
* Drew Technologies is a part of the Opus IVS family.
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Contents
Introduction .................................. 3
Getting to know the MDMaxBox ................ 3
LED Status Lights ....................................... 3
Installation & Device Activation .................. 4
J2534 Toolbox 3®.............................. 8
DrewTech—Tech2Win Driver ................... 12
Troubleshooting .............................. 13
Installation Issues ...................................... 13
Channel Dropping ...................................... 13
Product Specications ......................... 13
Protocols Supported .................................... 13
Operating Systems Supported ............................ 14
Product Specications/Tolerances ......................... 14
Important Notes .............................. 14
Limited Warranty ............................. 15
FCC Statement ............................... 16
Copyright Information ......................... 17
Copyright ............................................. 17
Notices ............................................... 17
Acknowledgments ...................................... 17
DrewTech (Opus IVS) Support ...........Back Cover

User Guide
Permission is granted to copy any or all portions of this manual, provided that such copies are for use with Drew Technologies, Inc. products
and that “© 2020 Drew Technologies, Inc.”, (herein referred to as “DrewTech”), remains on all copies. The accompanying software, provided for
use with the DrewTech product, is also copyrighted. Permission is granted to copy this software for back-up purposes only.
* Drew Technologies is a part of the Opus IVS family.
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Introduction
Thank you for choosing Drew Technologies*! MDMaxBox will
allow you to re-flash/program modern vehicle controllers specified
by the OEM as well as perform dealer level diagnostics with OEM
applications. More information for each OEM can also be found in
the J2534 Toolbox 3®application. This user manual covers the initial
setup, features, and common questions regarding the MDMaxBox
device and is available at drewtech.com/downloads/MatcoTools.html.
Getting to Know the MDMaxBox
LED Status Lights
 
   
 Firmware error: Call
DrewTech Support –Device startup in progress Device is functioning

 – –
Connected and
communicating with
vehicle
Connected to vehicle

 –Cable not connected
or cable error –
Cable OK /
Vehicle power
(Communication)

 –Installation Issue:
Call DrewTech Support – Connected to PC
Power
Protocol USB Cable
Vehicle Cable
USB
Cable Port
Vehicle Cable
Connection
Auxiliary Programming
Voltage Connection

User Guide
Permission is granted to copy any or all portions of this manual, provided that such copies are for use with Drew Technologies, Inc. products
and that “© 2020 Drew Technologies, Inc.”, (herein referred to as “DrewTech”), remains on all copies. The accompanying software, provided for
use with the DrewTech product, is also copyrighted. Permission is granted to copy this software for back-up purposes only.
* Drew Technologies is a part of the Opus IVS family.
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Installation & Device Activation
Windows 10 users:
1. It is important that you connect the device to your PC first.
a. Initial low-level drivers will be automatically downloaded and
installed as Windows Update recognizes your device.
2. Leave your device connected to your PC and proceed to Step 1 of
the Installation & Device Activation process.
1. Click this link to go to the DrewTech Downloads page:
DrewTech.com/downloads/MatcoTools.html
2. Locate and click on the MDMaxBox Set-up link
located in Device Drivers.
3. Run the installation once the software has downloaded to
your PC. Upon encountering this screen, read the end-user
license agreement. Check the box to accept the license
agreement terms and then click Install.

User Guide
Permission is granted to copy any or all portions of this manual, provided that such copies are for use with Drew Technologies, Inc. products
and that “© 2020 Drew Technologies, Inc.”, (herein referred to as “DrewTech”), remains on all copies. The accompanying software, provided for
use with the DrewTech product, is also copyrighted. Permission is granted to copy this software for back-up purposes only.
* Drew Technologies is a part of the Opus IVS family.
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4. Once the setup application has finished, connect the USB
cable to your MDMaxBox device and to the PC. Look for
the message window in the lower, right-hand corner of the
screen that indicates that the drivers are being installed and
listen for the familiar Windows driver installation chime.
Upon successful driver installation, click Activate My Device.
5. The Device Activator application will refresh.
Click Activate My Device! to continue.

User Guide
Permission is granted to copy any or all portions of this manual, provided that such copies are for use with Drew Technologies, Inc. products
and that “© 2020 Drew Technologies, Inc.”, (herein referred to as “DrewTech”), remains on all copies. The accompanying software, provided for
use with the DrewTech product, is also copyrighted. Permission is granted to copy this software for back-up purposes only.
* Drew Technologies is a part of the Opus IVS family.
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6. Select the device you want to activate and click Continue.
7. Fill in all applicable information and click Continue.

User Guide
Permission is granted to copy any or all portions of this manual, provided that such copies are for use with Drew Technologies, Inc. products
and that “© 2020 Drew Technologies, Inc.”, (herein referred to as “DrewTech”), remains on all copies. The accompanying software, provided for
use with the DrewTech product, is also copyrighted. Permission is granted to copy this software for back-up purposes only.
* Drew Technologies is a part of the Opus IVS family.
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8. Select your type of business and level of programming
experience, then select the OEMs you are planning to
support.
Click Continue.
9a. For final check of the interface, unplug the USB cable for the
MDMaxBox device from your PC, and click Ok.
9b. Then plug the USB cable for the MDMaxBox device back
into your PC, and click Ok.

User Guide
Permission is granted to copy any or all portions of this manual, provided that such copies are for use with Drew Technologies, Inc. products
and that “© 2020 Drew Technologies, Inc.”, (herein referred to as “DrewTech”), remains on all copies. The accompanying software, provided for
use with the DrewTech product, is also copyrighted. Permission is granted to copy this software for back-up purposes only.
* Drew Technologies is a part of the Opus IVS family.
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10. Once product activation is performed successfully, you can
also install the software on other PC’s without having to
perform the activation procedure again.
Click Close Application.
J2534 Toolbox 3®
The J2534 Toolbox 3®application is automatically installed on the
PC when the pass-thru driver is installed and will place an icon on
the desktop. The purpose of J2534 Toolbox 3®is to provide
current, relative information and assistance to the user. The
information is provided via various walk-through documents,
OEM documentation, web-links, quick-links, videos, basic
diagnostic functions, connection verification, and more.
J2534 Toolbox 3®should be referred to regularly as information is
updated continually.
1. Double-click the J2534 Toolbox icon located on your desktop.

User Guide
Permission is granted to copy any or all portions of this manual, provided that such copies are for use with Drew Technologies, Inc. products
and that “© 2020 Drew Technologies, Inc.”, (herein referred to as “DrewTech”), remains on all copies. The accompanying software, provided for
use with the DrewTech product, is also copyrighted. Permission is granted to copy this software for back-up purposes only.
* Drew Technologies is a part of the Opus IVS family.
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2. Select your interface from the drop-down menu and click
Auto Login.
3. The General tab contains important news, current OEM
concerns, training broadcast invitations, and current
information you should review.

User Guide
Permission is granted to copy any or all portions of this manual, provided that such copies are for use with Drew Technologies, Inc. products
and that “© 2020 Drew Technologies, Inc.”, (herein referred to as “DrewTech”), remains on all copies. The accompanying software, provided for
use with the DrewTech product, is also copyrighted. Permission is granted to copy this software for back-up purposes only.
* Drew Technologies is a part of the Opus IVS family.
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4. The Sales tab connects you to the DrewTech website.
5. The Diagnostics, North America, European, and Heavy Truck tabs
contain relative links, some diagnostic functions, information
and videos about OEM applications that provide flashing and
diagnostics via J2534.