Bosch RCK3 VCI User manual

BMW

Race Calibration Kit

RCK3 VCI

User Guide

Version 1.0.2

January 28, 2015

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

INTRODUCTION ............................................................................................................................................ 3

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS............................................................................................................................. 4

CAUTIONS AND NOTICES.......................................................................................................................... 4

SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS ......................................................................................................................... 4

BMW RCK3 VCI Kit OVERVIEW ................................................................................................................. 5

BMW RCK3 VCI.............................................................................................................................................. 5

NORMAL POWER UP OF BMW RCK3 VCI.............................................................................................. 8

GETTING STARTED...................................................................................................................................... 9

HOW TO SOLVE BASIC ISSUES ............................................................................................................. 10

Trouble Shooting....................................................................................................................................... 10

Firewall settings ........................................................................................................................................ 11

Recover RCK3 VCI....................................................................................................................................... 12

CARE AND CLEANING............................................................................................................................... 13

TAKING THE PRODUCT BACK AND RECYCLING .............................................................................. 13

LIMITED LIABILITY...................................................................................................................................... 14

FCC COMPLIANCE ..................................................................................................................................... 14

ELECTRICAL CONFORMANCE................................................................................................................ 14

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INTRODUCTION

This User’s Guide will provide an overview of the BMW RCK3 VCI, cables, firmware and VCI

Manager software (Integrated with the RCK3 PC based software).Everything contained in

this manual is based on the latest product information available at the time of publication. The

right is reserved to make changes at any time without notice.

No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in any retrieval system, or transmitted in

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Foreword

This User’s Guide is designed to provide complete and accurate technical information based

on the latest information available at the time of publication. However, the right is reserved to

make changes at any time without notice.

The BMW RCK3 VCI, cables and firmware provide the following capabilities:

• Communication with the BMW Motorcycle ECU’s and RCK3 application installed on the PC.

• Transfer of calibration files from the PC to the target ECU on the Motorcycle

• Connection status and calibration feedback to the RCK3 application running on the PC.

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Please read and review all instructions, warnings and information included in this manual prior to

start-up, connection and operation of the BMW RCK3 VCI.

CAUTIONS AND NOTICES

In this User’s Guide:

• CAUTION: indicates there is a possibility of injury to you or other people.

• NOTICE: indicates the possibility of damage to the component being worked on.

Operating Precautions

NOTICE

•Make sure all cables and adapters are firmly connected before starting to use the BMW

RCK3 VCI.

Always read the instructions completely before attempting a new procedure.

SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS

USE: RCK3 VCI, Firmware and VCI Manager Software can be used on multiple computer

systems with the following minimum PC requirements:

Processor:

Intel Pentium II 450MHz, AMD Athlon® 600MHz or faster processor (or equivalent)

Memory:

128MB of RAM

Operating System:

Windows 7, Windows 8 and Windows 8.1 (32 & 64 bit)

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BMW RCK3 VCI Kit OVERVIEW

The BMW RCK3 Kit contains following components:

•BMW RCK3 VCI Assembly

•BMW RCK3, DLC, 10 Pin, 2.0 meters

•USB – Mini B to USB A, 1.8 meters, right angle

•Velcro Cable Tie Wrap

•Paper Insert – Instructions for how to download RCK3 Application

A description of the BMW RCK3 VCI and components is included in the following sections.

BMW RCK3 VCI

The BMW RCK3 VCI is used by Motorcycle Racing owners to calibrate BMW Motorcycle ECU’s.

The BMW RCK3 VCI is designed to connect to the BMW Motorcycle using the RCK3 10 Pin

motorcycle connector and to a PC using the provided USB cable.

TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS

ITEM

CHARACTERISTIC

Size

14.0 x 9.4 x 3.2 cm (5.5 x 3.7 x 1.3 inches)

Weight

0.18 kg (.4 lb.)

Power

2.0 Watts @ 5 Vdc

Input Voltage

4.5 to 5.5 Vdc (USB)

LED Display

4 LEDs - software controlled on-board

Power Sources

USB power

Operating Temp.

0 °C to 50 °C (32 °F to 122 °F)

Storage Temp.

-20 °C to 70 °C (-4 °F to 158 °F)

BMW RCK3 DLC connector (15P to 10 Pin)

Motorcycle Interface

Host Computer Interface

USB mini B connector

Host LED

Error LED

microSD Card

Motorcycle

LED

Power LED

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Universal Serial Bus (USB)

A USB cable is used to connect the RCK3 hardware to the PC. This ensures that the RCK3

hardware has the best connection during the calibration process.

BMW RCK3 Connector Cable

Communication between the BMW RCK3 VCI and the BMW Motorcycle is through the RCK3

10 Pin connector that is connected to the bottom center of the RCK3 VCI.

Velcro Strap

The Velcro strap is used to tie the USB cable together with the DLC cable. This is done to

provide strain relief from the mini USB connector on the RCK3 VCI.

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Power Source

Power is applied by the PC’s USB port after a USB connection is made between the PC and

the RCK3 VCI.

LEDs

Four Light Emitting Diodes (LEDs) are located on the front of the RCK3 VCI.

During the VCI start-up phase the Motorcycle and Host LED’s are illuminated one time from

left to right.When the start-up phase is finished the green Power LED is permanently on.

In Active state the Motorcycle LED and the HOST LED are flickering.

The red Error LED is turned on, when a problem occurred.

Ready Tool is ready to use.

Active

The Motorcycle and host application

are connected and communicating

Error A problem occurred.

Identifying your BMW RCK3 VCI

The RCK3 VCI assembly label is located on the back of the unit. The assembly identification

number, located below the bar code, has two parts: a manufacturing code for traceability and a

unique serial number. For example, the number below the bar code may be: 1404-00401475.

1404 is the manufacturing code and 00401475 is the unit serial number.

Motorcycle LED

Host LED

ERROR LED

Power LED

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NORMAL POWER UP OF BMW RCK3 VCI

To power on the RCK3 VCI, connect the RCK3 VCI to the PC using the supplied USB cable.

When first powered on, the green motorcycle LED will light up followed by the green Host (PC)

LED and then the green Power LED.

When the RCK3 VCI is connected to the Host computer and the user selects the RCK3 VCI

from the RCK3 software, the green Host icon LED will flicker. This confirms the PC is

communicating with the RCK3 VCI.

Note, on initial installation of the RCK3 PC software, the firmware on the RCK3 VCI will need

to be updated. When an update on the VCI is available, it will prevent a connection between

the PC and RCK3 VCI. The RCK3 application software will notify you that the RCK3 VCI

needs to have the firmware updated.

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GETTING STARTED

Perform the following steps:

Step 1: Unpack your kit, check the contents.

Step 2: Install RCK3 software on the PC using the instructions to download the RCK3 software on

the paper insert provided in each kit.

Note: the RCK3 VCI should NOT be connected to the PC prior to installing the RCK3 software

Step 3: Connect one end of the USB cable to the RCK3 VCI and the other end to your computer

USB Port. Confirm the RCK3 VCI powers up.

Step 4: Start the RCK3 Software on the PC and wait for the message saying your RCK3 VCI

needs to be updated.

Step 5: Once the RCK3 VCI firmware update is complete, connect to the VCI from the RCK3 PC

software. The Host (PC) will flash a green LED when the PC and RCK3 VCI are connected.

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HOW TO SOLVE BASIC ISSUES

Trouble Shooting

Problem

Likely cause

What to do

The BMW RCK3

VCI does not

power on

USB port on PC not

capable to power

RCK3 VCI Diagnostic

Tool

Verify power at PC USB connector (try to

use another USB device on this port)

Check cables and connections

Try to connect to another USB port of the

computer

Error LED is red

Power on self-test

failed

Disconnect and connect the RCK3 VCI

from the PC and Motorcycle

Recover software on RCK3 VCI.

The RCK3 VCI is

powered on and

connected to the

PC but is not

available within the

RCK3 application

software on the PC

The RCK3 application

software is not

installed correctly on

the PC

Open the RCK3 application and check

for RCK VCI updates.

Reinstall the RCK3 application software

on the PC

The connection is

blocked

Check firewall settings. See Firewall

information in section below.

RCK3 VCI is not

available

“Server Error 500”

RCK3 Application is

not connecting to

RCK3 VCI

Close the RCK3 Application on PC and

restart the application. Connect to the

RCK3 VCI

The RCK3

Application

Software screen is

not complete or not

updated

The connection

between the PC and

RCK3 VCI or between

the RCK3 VCI and

motorcycle is

interrupted

Check cables and connections

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