Communication Options: Wireless or Wired?

Prior to using the USB-Link, you need to decide how you want the unit to communicate with your PC. There are two options: Wireless connection to the PC using Bluetooth A wireless connection provides the advantage of untethered communication.

Wireless Connection
For wireless communication between the USB-Link and your PC, USB-Link uses Bluetooth technology. If your PC has Integrated Bluetooth, your system already has Bluetooth drivers installed and has a built-in Bluetooth transceiver. You must uninstall Integrated Bluetooth and its Bluetooth drivers prior to proceeding with the USBLink installation process. Once you have established that you do not have Integrated Bluetooth installed, you are clear to install Bluetooth drivers, install an external Bluetooth transceiver (i.e., an adapter), and configure a basic Bluetooth environment. You must also run the NEXIQ Bluetooth Connection Utility.

Diagnostic Applications
The USB-Link supports a wide variety of RP1210A-compliant diagnostic PC applications. Following is a list of the RP1210A-compliant applications with which the USB-Link has been qualified:

Caterpillar Electronic Technician Cummins Insite Detroit Diesel Diagnostic Link (DDDL) Detroit Diesel DDEC Reports International 3BX Master Diagnostics (MD32) International DLC Master Diagnostics (MD32) International DLC II Master Diagnostics (MD32) Allison DOC Eaton ServiceRanger Bendix ACom Meritor WABCO Toolbox FreightLiner ServiceLink

Wired Connection
Wired communication between the USB-Link and your PC, USBLink requires a 15 ft. USB cable.
Figure 1.1 Wireless Connection

Wired connection to the PC using a USB cable A wired connection provides the advantage of faster data throughput.

Figure 1.3 15 ft. USB Cable

NOTE:

i For instructions on setting up these RP1210A-compliant diNOTE:

i For detailed information on cables and adapters, including

information on protocols and NEXIQ part numbers, refer to the package insert that came with the USB-Link, (i.e., the USB-Link Adapter and Cable Guide).
Figure 1.2 Wired Connection

agnostic PC applications for use with the USB-Link, refer to Setting Up Diagnostic PC Applications in Chapter 3 of the USB-Link Installation and Setup Guide. Or, contact NEXIQ Technical Support at 1 (800) 639-6774.

Installation Process Flowchart

Installation Process Check List

If you are running Windows XP or Vista on your PC, you must have Administrator security rights to successfully complete the following installation process. For detailed instructions, refer to Chapters 2 and 3 of the USB-Link Installation and Setup Manual. To install the USB-Link, complete each procedure in the following process: 1 Install the NEXIQ USB-Link drivers and utilities. 2 Choose your connection (wired or wireless).

Install NEXIQ Drivers

W ireless?

Yes

Install BT Drivers

If you chose a wired connection, skip steps 3 through 7 and move on to Step 8. If your system has Integrated Bluetooth, remember to uninstall it. 3 If you chose a wireless connection, install the drivers for the Bluetooth adapter you are using (i.e., Linksys, Belkin, or IOGear). 4 Install the Bluetooth adapter.

Introducing USB-Link

Install BT Adapter

Yes

Service Pack 2 ?

No

5 If you are running Windows XP Service Pack 2, update the Bluetooth drivers you installed in Step 3. If, however, you are not running Windows XP SP-2, skip this procedure and move on to Step 6.

uCommunication Options: Wireless or Wired? uInstallation Process Flowchart uInstallation Process Check List
he USB-Link is a hardware device that enables service bay personal computers (PCs) to retrieve vehicle information using either wireless Bluetooth technology or a USB cable connection. Once configured, the USB-Link interfaces with your PC, enabling you to use specific PC applications to perform vehicle diagnostics. This Quick Start Card provides a high-level overview of the installation process for the USB-Link. For complete, detailed installation instructions, please refer to the USB-Link Installation and Setup Manual included as a PDF file on the USB-Link CDROM.

Update BT Drivers

Confirure BT Environm ent

6 Use the Bluetooth Configuration Wizard to configure a basic Bluetooth environment. 7 Use the NEXIQ Bluetooth Connection Utility to select a USBLink and test the signal strength. 8 Connect the USB-Link to the vehicle.

Run Connect Utility

No

Connect to Vehicle

Test the Connection

Set Up Diagnostic Apps

9 Use the NEXIQ Device Tester to test the connection between the USB-Link and the vehicle. 10 Set up diagnostic PC applications that apply to your local environment for use with the USB-Link.
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