Volvo Car Accessories Dice and Bluetooth Software PDF Installation Instructions

DiCE – Diagnostic Communication Equipment, is a tool that is used together with VIDA All-in-one to communicate with the vehicle. Communication makes diagnosing and troubleshooting the vehicle possible, as well as the downloading of software. DiCE uses Bluetooth to transfer information wirelessly between the vehicle and VIDA All-in-one. This gives the mechanics more flexibility. An USB cable can be used as an alternative to Bluetooth. DiCE has an integrated CARB cable, which is connected to the vehicle’s diagnostic socket. When connecting to the vehicle, DiCE is powered as long as the battery is charged. DiCE has a folding hook that is designed for hanging the unit from one of the grab handles in the
vehicle for example. When DiCE hangs visibly, Bluetooth reception is optimized and it is also visible to the mechanic.

DiCE is equipped with four status LEDs (Light Emission Diode) that indicate the status of the software, the USB and Bluetooth communication and the interface to the car. At one end of the unit, there is a DC input where a battery cable or adapter (12 V) can be connected. The adapter is used when upgrading and troubleshooting the DiCE. In the other end of the unit there is a removable cover that could be removed by turning the screw on the cover, se picture below. In order to communicate with DiCE wirelessly, the VIDA client must also be equipped with Bluetooth. Supported adapter for DiCE is Ezurios USB-to-Bluetooth-adapter, which is connected via the computer’s USB port. When upgrading DiCE, a USB cable must be used. DiCE supports USB 2.0.

2.2 Uninstall built-in Bluetooth If you have built-in Bluetooth in your PC or Toughbook it has to be uninstalled first. For more information, contact your Sales Company regarding Panasonic 28 or 29. Otherwise contact your retailer.

2.3 Before installation – VIDA Certification Agent
Before installing DICE or Bluetooth the VIDA Certification Agent program should be run. This rogram checks that the computer meets the required specifications for VIDA All-in-one. To run VIDA Certification Agent you must be logged in as administrator. VIDA Certification Agent reports if the specifications are met, gives warnings for anything between the minimum and recommended specification and an error message for anything that does not meet the specifications. Faults must be remedied or computers changed before installation, because VIDA All-in-one cannot be installed on a computer which does not meet the specifications. The VIDA Certification Agent can be downloaded from TIE. The program can also be obtained from the local sales company.

VIDA Certification Agent is also run automatically as a part of the VIDA installation program. By running the program before installation it is easier to determine whether the computer can be used for VIDA or not.

2.4 Installation and configuration of Bluetooth software and DiCE software VIDA All-in-one has to be correctly installed before starting installation of DiCE and software for Bluetooth. Installation of software for DiCE and Bluetooth is carried out from a VIDA DVD. Follow the instructions carefully. NOTE! Do not insert the Bluetooth USB adapter until the installation program requests it. NOTE! Close all other programmes before starting.

Complete the installation
The icon for Bluetooth, shown in the status bar, changes color from red on blue to white on blue as illustrated in the picture. The Bluetooth icon will be blue on white as long as the Bluetooth interface is active. NOTE! It is very important that the icon changes color to white on blue before next step. The color change might take several minutes. Some PC configurations e.g. Ford Global Client need to be reboted before this icon is
shown. Installation of USB driver for DiCE For each new or additional DiCE unit that is going to be used in VIDA, the USB driver must be
installed separately. This is done automatically in Windows when the DiCE unit is inserted into an USB port. Carry out the instructions below.

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