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Ford VCM IDS

Ford VCM IDS (VCM)
It is a high performance, r ed, vehicle serial communications gateway. This device provides multiple vehicle serial communication interfaces to meet the requirements of all Ford Motor Company vehicles.
The Ford 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 Ford VCMdevice 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:
1.VCM Vehicle Communication Module: This device provides all link based functionality including: Data logger, Self test, Service Functions, Module Configuration and Programming, etc.
2.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 the interface device that is connected to the laptop. Indicator icons will appear at the bottom right-hand corner of the IDS screen when the VCM and/or VMM are connected.

Supported languages
English, German, French, Italian, Spanish, Netherlands, Swedish, Danish, Norwegian, Portuguese, Slovak

Package includes
Vehicle communication module(VCM)
16-pin DLC long cable
IDS 4m PC Ethernet-USB host cable
DVD(Ford/Mazda)
DVD(Land Rover/Jugar)

FAQ
Frequently Asked Question
Q: What is the version for this Ford VCM IDS?
A: The version of this Ford VCM IDS is V67.
Q: What is good for this item?
A: The diagnose function is very well.Can do four cars.If you do not know how to upload this software,please send email to use,we will provide best techinical service.
Q: What is the latest model this tool can do?
A: For ford and Mazda,it can do till 2010 year. For jaguar,it can do till 2007 year. For land rover,it can do till 2007,2008 year.

Warranty
One year product quality warranty
After sale service:
1) Free update during one year
2) Free repair and maintenance service in one year
3) Free technical support by internet or via phone