VCM (Vehicle Communication Module) is a high performance vehicle serial communications gateway.
VCM tool provides multiple vehicle serial communication interfaces to meet the requirements of all Ford group vehicles. Software DVD included in to kit has both Integrated Diagnostic Software (IDS) and Portable Diagnostic Software (PDS) tools. Diagnostic coverage includes most of 1996-2008 Ford, Lincoln, Mercury and Mazda vehicles. Vehicle Communication Module (VCM) unit is housed in a magnesium enclosure with a tough, protective, plastic cover. It has PCMCIA expansion slot which can be used for example for wireless LAN cards or memory expansion. Vehicle Communication Module (VCM) also has detachable cables for connection to industry standard high-speed host interfaces as well as to the vehicle under test.
Integrated Diagnostic Software (IDS) is the new generation diagnostic software tool. IDS integrates WDS software modified to run on allmost all laptops with the Vehicle Communication Module (VCM) currently used in NGS+ and PDS. Vehicle Communication Module (VCM) 16-pin DLC cable is used to connect the Vehicle Communication Module (VCM) to the vehicle. VCM connect to the laptop through the Ethernet-USB adapter cable (H406/H416). VCM (Vehicle Communication Module) . This tool provides all link based functionality including: Data logger, Self test, Service Functions, Module Configuration and programming, etc.
2011.09.20
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