- The Vehicle Commnication Module (VCM) is a high performance, ruggedized, vehicle serial communications gateway. This device provides multiple vehicle serial communication interfaces to meet
the requirements of all Ford Motor Company vehicles.
- The VCM unit is housed in a magnesium enclosure with a tough, protective, plastic cover for the PCMCIA expansion slot which can, for example, be used for wireless LAN cards or memory
expansion.
- The VCM device contains five LED status indicators to provide the user with a visual mode of internal VCM, vehicle, and host device (e.g. NGS Classic's T-Handle, PC, Pocket PC/PDS, and
Laptop/IDS) operation.
- The VCM also has detachable cables for connection to industry standard high-speed host interfaces as well as to the vehicle under test.
- The VCM 2007.7 DVD includes both IDS (Integrated Diagnostic Software) and PDS (Portable Diagnostic Software) tools.
- Diagnostic coverage includes most 1996 ~ 2008 MY (produced 1995 ~ 2007) Ford, Lincoln/Mercury & Mazda vehicles.
- Application Overview
- Integrated Diagnostic Software (IDS) is the next generation diagnostic tool. IDS integrates WDS software modified to run on an off-the-shelf laptop with the Vehicle Communication Module (VCM)
currently used in NGS+ and PDS, and a new Vehicle Measurement Module (VMM).
- Vehicle Diagnostic Connectors
- The VCM 16-pin DLC cable is used to connect the VCM to the vehicle. The VCM and VMM connect to the laptop through the Ethernet-USB Adapter Cable (H406/H416).
- Interface Devices
- The interface devices that are used with this application are:
- VCM "Vehicle Communication Module" This device provides all link based functionality including: Data logger, Self test, Service Functions, Module Configuration and Programming, etc. VMM
"Vehicle Measurement Module"This device provides the following functionality: Oscilloscope, Digital Multi-Meter, Ignition System Test, Fuel System Test, and SGM.
- Note that the application will detect th
The Vehicle Commnication Module (VCM) is a high performance, ruggedized, vehicle serial communications gateway.