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Offboard Diagnostic Information System Service (ODIS Service)
Subject: ODIS Service Update Installation V1.1.1 - Installation
Instructions

Number: VOS-12-15
Date: October 12, 2012

1.0 – Introduction
This document describes the update installation of ODIS Service DVD Version 1.1.1.
Important prerequisites and conditions must be fulfilled prior to this update installation. As a result, please
read this document in its entirety before proceeding.
We recommend printing these instructions. Check boxes are provided to note the fulfillment of
Prerequisites and the completion of each instruction Section.
Notes:
 This update installation should be performed by the ODIS Service Administrator or IT
Professional designated prior to the preparation and installation of ODIS Service V1.0.9.
 Perform all instruction steps in the exact order given. Heed all Prerequisites and Notes!
 The ODIS Service Installation – “Phase 1” and “Phase 2” documents referenced in these
instructions are posted in the Workshop Equipment > ODIS Service > Service Information
section in ServiceNet.
 Load and configure software in an area that is quiet, clean, and without distraction or interruption.
 Depending on device and device CD/DVD drive condition, allow at least 45 minutes for each update
installation and configuration.
 If you need assistance with these instructions, please contact VWGoA DTSS: 1-888-896-1298.
 For misplaced or damaged DVDs please contact Arvato Corporation at: www.vw.techliterature.com.

2.0 – License File Prerequisites
This update installation requires reinstallation of the device-specific license file that was requested, saved
and installed during the ODIS Service V1.0.9 installation process.
The prerequisites below are based on the Device ID folder and license file backup method suggested in
Section 5.0 of the ODIS Service (V1.0.9) Phase 2 - Software Installation & Configuration
Instructions. If an alternate method of device ID and license file management was used, act accordingly
to retrieve the saved license file.
Prerequisites:

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Note the Device ID assigned to the diagnostic device during the ODIS Service (V1.0.9) Phase 1 –
Preparation & License Request instructions.

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Folder with license file copied to Windows desktop or other location on diagnostic device as per
Section 5.0 of the ODIS Service (V1.0.9) Phase 2 instructions.

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Optional: Original or backup USB flash drive with Master List and Device ID folders with
license files on hand.
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Note:
If the device-specific license file was not saved or backed-up as specified in Section 5.0 of the Phase
2 instructions, Do Not attempt to perform this update installation! In this case, re-request delivery of the
license file using the ODIS Service (V1.0.9) Phase 1 - Device Preparation & License Request
Instructions.
Proceed with this update installation only when the device-specific license file is available!

License File Prerequisites completed

3.0 – Update Installation
Prerequisites:

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ODIS Service V1.0.9 previously installed.

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VAS 5052A / 6160: We recommend connecting USB mouse and keyboard for easier input.

ODIS Service Update Installation DVD Version 1.1.1 – Order No. 003.5002.02.21 on hand.
Note the device platform: VAS 5051B console, VAS 5052A / 6160 tablet or VAS 6150X laptop.
Diagnostic device must have functioning CD/DVD drive and USB, plugged in to power adapter and
booted to Windows® desktop.

3.1 – Uninstall ODIS Service V1.0.9
All ODIS Service V1.0.9 data must be completely uninstalled prior to the update installation of ODIS
Service V1.1.1. Proceed with uninstallation as follows:
1. From the Windows desktop, go to Start > Programs/All Programs > Offboard Diagnostic
Information System Service > Offboard Diagnostic Information System Service uninstallation
program. When the confirmation prompt appears, click Next.
2. Optional: From the Windows desktop, go to Start > Settings > Control Panel > Add or Remove
Programs. Select Offboard Diagnostic Information System Service from the program list, and click
on Change/Remove. When the confirmation prompt appears, click Next.
3. Delete all existing data by placing a checkmark next to all selections as illustrated below, then click
Next:

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4. Click Finish:

5. Click Yes: The device will automatically restart.

Uninstallation steps completed

3.2 – Update – Software & License Installation
1. Insert the ODIS Service installation DVD V1.1.1 into CD/DVD drive.
2. From the Windows desktop, click My Computer:

3. Open the CD/DVD directory ODIS (E:):

4. Wait while the directory contents are read. Double-click OffboardDiagSetup-Service_1…:

5. Confirm English (US) is highlighted. Click OK.

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6. Click Next:

7. No action needed. Click Next:

8. Click Yes:

9. No action needed. Click Next:

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10. Add English (GB) and Deutsch (DE) user interface languages (and others if desired). Click Next:

11. Select the applicable diagnostic device platform from the dropdown menu as follows:
 VAS 5051B console: Select VAS 5051B
 VAS 5052A tablet: Select VAS 5052A
 VAS 6150X laptop & VAS 6160 tablet: Select Standard PC/notebook
Click Next:

12. Select the applicable diagnostic interface (connection) from the dropdown menu as follows:
 VAS 5051B console: Select VAS 5051B with diagnostic cable
 VAS 5052A tablet: Select VAS 5052A with radio head VAS 5054A
 VAS 6150X laptop: Select Notebook/PC with radio head VAS 5054A
Click Next:

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13. On diagnostic laptops and tablets only, a Bluetooth interface alert window appears. Click Next:

Notes:
 Steps 14 through 17 describe the retrieval and installation of the device-specific license

file.

 The license file must be retrieved from the folder saved on Windows desktop or other location
on the diagnostic device, OR the original or backup USB flash drive.
 Due to an application translation error, the license file is referenced in the following screenshots
as a “certificate file”.
14. Ensure Copy certificate to the installation folder is checked. Click Search:

15. Navigate to the Windows desktop or other location if applicable. Locate and open the folder containing
the saved license file.
Optional: Insert the original or backup USB flash drive with Master List and Device ID folders into an
open USB port. Open the USB flash drive directory and locate the applicable Device ID folder. Open
the License subfolder containing the saved license file.

Continued… 7/

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16. Select / highlight the license (.dat) file, then click Open (as illustrated below):

Note:
Do Not double click on the license file in its saved location!
17. Ensure the license file is copied to the installation window: Click Next:

18. Confirm installation of Virtual keyboard as desired, i.e.: for VAS 5052A and 6160 tablets. Click Next:

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19. No action needed. Click Next:

20. Wait while several different phases of file installation take place:

21. If a “DesktopLinkHwConfiguration” setup message appears, click No:

22. Click Finish: Then close the ODIS (E:) directory Window.

Software & License Installation steps complete
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3.3 – Update – Post Setup Diagnostic Data Installation
1. From the Windows desktop, locate and click the DiagStarter…. Icon:

2. Select Offboard Diagnostic Information System:

3. Wait while the program starts:

4. If the ODS9004E Infrastructure - Mirror Server2 error message appears, click OK:

5. The first time ODIS Service is started after a new installation, the PostSetup - Configuration data
installation process (that installs diagnostic data) must be performed. Click Select local directory:

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6. Expand [+] the My Computer and ODIS (E:) directories. Select / highlight the postsetup subdirectory
folder and click OK:

7. Confirm target for postsetup data: ///E:/postsetup and click the blue Forward Arrow button:

8. The postsetup diagnostic data on disc is summarized. Click the blue Forward Arrow button again:

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9. Wait while the diagnostic data installation takes place. Installation takes approx. 30 minutes:

10. At the conclusion of file installation the ODS9004E Infrastructure - Mirror Server2 error message
may appear: Click OK:

11. Click Cancel:

The ODIS Service application will restart and display a Release Notes window.
12. Remove the ODIS Service Update Installation DVD from CD/DVD drive and store in a safe place.
Post Setup Diagnostic Data Installation steps completed

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4.0 – Post-Setup Configuration
The following subsections describe ODIS Service configuration using the Administration (Admin)
operating mode. The Admin configuration steps that follow must be performed prior to placing the
updated diagnostic device back into service. All Admin settings can be changed at any time.
After selecting any of the tabbed sections in the Admin function, click Help > Online Help to view a
description of that section’s contents:

4.1 – Administration - General
The following subsection describes ODIS Service configurations using the Admin > General operating
mode.
1. From the Welcome to Diagnosis main screen, select the Admin operating mode: The general tab is
displayed first by default.

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4.1.1 – Brand Design
The brand logo and user interface colors are configured with the Brand design function.
1. Select Brand design and choose the desired brand theme from the dropdown menu. Click Save /
Yes:

4.1.2 – Language
The language displayed by the user interface is configured with the Language function. The available
languages are those selected in addition to English (US) at the start of the software installation process.
1. Select Language: Chose the desired language from the dropdown menu. Click Save / Yes:

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4.1.3 – Updates
The update schedule for incremental software and diagnostic data updates via a network connection is
configured with the Update function.
1. Select Update: Review the available update schedule settings:

2. Configure the update cycle and time appropriate for your facility: Place check marks in the days
desired (We recommend checking all days). Click Save / Yes:

Note:
When incremental updates are available via a network connection, update prompts appear in
accordance with your configured schedule whenever ODIS Service is started or shut down. Always
heed the size and estimated download times of available updates and schedule them
accordingly!
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4.1.4 – Keyboard
If desired, switch the virtual keyboard on or off as desired for the applicable diagnostic device.
1. Select Keyboard settings: If desired, place a checkmark next to Use the virtual keyboard. Click
Save / Yes:

4.1.5 – Dealer Data
If desired, configure the name of the dealership to appear in the saved diagnostic logs.
1. Select Dealer data: Enter the name of the dealership in the Facility ID entry field (do not exceed 100
characters including spaces). Click Save / Yes:

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4.2 – Administration - Support
The following subsection describes ODIS Service configurations using the Admin > Support operating
mode.
1. From the Admin operating mode main screen, select the Support tab: The Contact data section is
displayed first by default:

4.2.1 – Contact Data
Contact information is saved as necessary for Support button requests.
1. Fill in all pertinent contact details. Ensure a valid email address is entered: Click Save / Yes:

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4.2.2 – Email Outbox Server
The Email Outbox Server - Connection parameters that are specific to the dealership network must
be configured before using the Support button.

ATTENTION!
 If you are unaware of the connection parameter details required here, ask the
dealership systems/email administrator or IT Professional for assistance!
 Email server types and their connection parameters are always specific to each
dealership network. As a result, DTSS consultants cannot assist with specific advice!
1. Select E-mail outbox server: Select and/or fill in all information as applicable and specific to the
dealership network. Click Save / Yes:

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4.3 – Administration - Connections
The following subsection describes software configuration using the Admin > Connections operating
mode.
1. From the Admin operating mode main screen, select the Connections tab. The Brand settings data
section is displayed first by default.

4.3.1 – Brand Settings Data
The connection to VWAG Group systems (to transmit GFF logs, etc.) is configured via Brand settings.
1. Change the default Connection type in the dropdown menu(s) from CPN to Internet: Click Save /
Yes:

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4.3.2 – Mirror Server 2
The connection to the URL for incremental online updates is configured via Mirror Server 2.
Note:
The Mirror Server 2 URL that supports online updates for the US/CDN market was automatically
configured here during the license installation. The following step simply confirms the proper URL.
1. Select Mirror Server 2
2. Confirm the Mirror Server URL: https://mirrorserver2.vwhub.com/dav/:

Post Setup Configuration steps completed
All Update Installation steps completed

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