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Workshop Equipment

Number: VSE-13-05

Subject: VAS 6356 Test Instruments Box – Software Installation
Options

Date: March 13, 2013

1.0 – Introduction
Two software installation options are available for initial setup of new VAS 6356 Test Instruments Box.
These options depend on the existing or planned diagnostic software installations on the connected VAS
diagnostic laptop and tablet devices.
Please review the software installation options and Notes below, and proceed according to how the
diagnostic devices currently are, or will be deployed.

Option 1 - ODIS Service & VAS-PC
Summary: VAS 6356 software was pre-installed along with ODIS Service. Do not use the VAS 6356
software installation CD on devices with existing ODIS Service installations – Ref. Section 2.0 (Page 2)

Option 2 - VAS-PC Only
Summary: Use the VAS 6356 software installation CD – Ref. Section 3.0 (Page 7)

Notes:
• These instructions are intended for qualified personnel only! Please read and understand all
information in its entirety before performing any instruction steps!
• Full test instrument functionality (volt, ohm, current, diode test and DSO) in manual and automatic
GFF integration modes are only possible in ODIS Service.
• In Options 1 and 2, automatic GFF measurement value integration with VAS-PC GFF test plans is
limited to multimeter functions only. The DSO function is not available in VAS-PC.
• If a VAS 6356 is set up for use on a VAS-PC only device, and the device is upgraded with ODIS
Service in future, the VAS 6356 software/drivers and ODIS AMT software must be uninstalled
prior to installing ODIS Service. For details, refer to Service Information – ODIS Service
document title: VAS 6356 and ODIS Service – Software Compatibility
• If you require assistance with specific steps, contact VWGoA DTSS – 1-888-896-1298.

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2.0 – ODIS Service & VAS-PC
2.1 – General Information
The latest installation version of ODIS Service (V1.1.2) includes installation of VAS 6356 software files. As
a result, DO NOT use the software installation CD included with the VAS 6356 shipment on devices where
ODIS Service is already installed. This avoids a potential software compatibility issue.
All that is required on devices where ODIS Service is already installed is to extract the pre-installed VAS
6356 USB driver and network adapter files, perform a brief configuration and test the system connection as
per the following instructions.
On devices where ODIS Service is not yet installed, we recommend the latest installation version be
installed before proceeding with these instructions.
Notes:
• Communication between the VAS 6356 and laptop/tablet takes place via a network connection.
• The following procedures enable integrated GFF multimeter (only) functions on VAS-PC.
• The following procedures must be performed on each laptop/tablet (with ODIS Service) where the
VAS 6356 will be connected.

2.2 – Extract USB Driver and Network Adapter Files
Prerequisites:
Laptop/tablet
• Plugged in to power adapter (tablet in base station), booted to Windows® desktop.
• ODIS Service V1.1.2 (or higher) installed.
VAS 6356
Physical set up completed as per initial unpacking and setup instructions, i.e.:
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plugged in to power adapter, blue LEDs on steady
all test and measurement leads connected
USB cable connected.

1. Connect VAS 6356 USB cable to any available USB port on the laptop/tablet. A Found New Hardware
Wizard window will appear.
2. Select No, not this time, then click Next:

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3. Select Install from an list or specific location (Advanced), then click Next:

4. Deselect Search removable media…, select Include this location in the search, then click Browse:

5. Expand ( + ) directory path C: \ Program Files \ DiTEST \ VAS6356 and highlight the USBDriver
folder (as illustrated), then click OK:

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6. Confirm the path specified in Step 5 appears, then click Next:

7. Select Continue Anyway, to retrieve the files:

8. Click Finish:

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9. From the Windows desktop > Start > (Settings) > Control Panel > System.
10. Select the Hardware tab, then click on Device Manager:

11. Expand ( + ) the Network adapters directory and confirm AVL DiTEST VAS 6356 is listed:

12. Close the Control Panel window.

2.3 – Configure Network Connection and Test System
1. From the Windows desktop > Start > (All) Programs > DiTEST > VAS 6356
2. Click on VAS 6356 – Konfiguration:

A very brief configuration routine takes place.
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3. Disconnect, and then reconnect the USB cable between the VAS 6356 and laptop/tablet.
4. From the Windows desktop > Start > (Settings) > Network Connections
5. Confirm the Local Area Connection for AVL DiTEST VAS6356 is show to be connected. (If it is not
connected, repeat Step 3). Highlight the connection and confirm the assigned IP address is
192.168.111.110 (as illustrated):

6. From the Windows desktop, click the DiagStarter icon and select ODIS Service.
7. Select the Admin operating mode and the Measurement tab.
8. In the GDI device driver category, confirm VAS6356 appears in the Measuring device selection:

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9. Select the Measuring technology tab, and then click on the Self-test category.
10. Click the Measurement button:

Successful installation and configuration is indicated by the result OK:

The VAS 6356 is ready for use with the laptop/tablet.
ATTENTION:

Please heed the VAS 6356 use restrictions with VAS-PC specified in the Notes on Page 1,
and inform all service personnel accordingly.

3.0 – VAS-PC Only
Existing diagnostic laptop and tablet devices running VAS-PC only (ODIS Service not installed) do not
have VAS 6356 software pre-installed.
On VAS-PC only devices, install the VAS 6356 software, USB driver and ODIS AMT software using the
CD supplied with the VAS 6356 shipment. Follow the software CD installation instructions included with the
VAS 6356 shipment.
Note:
If a VAS 6356 is set up for use on a VAS-PC only device, and the device is upgraded with ODIS
Service in future, the VAS 6356 software/drivers and ODIS AMT software must be uninstalled prior
to installing ODIS Service. For details, refer to Service Information – ODIS Service document title:
VAS 6356 and ODIS Service – Software Compatibility
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