Tsp137112 - Vcads Pro

Service Manual
Buses
Group 00
Version 01
VCADS Pro
User Manual
TSP137112
Foreword
The descriptions and instructions in this manual are based on construc-
tion and method studies up to and including January 2000.
The products in this manual are continually under development. Vehicles

and components produced after this date may therefore have different
values and require different repair methods. Any such differences will be
notified in supplementary service bulletins.
The following Note and Warning types appear in this manual:
Note! refers to a situation, action or circumstances that the

user should be aware of.
Important! refers to a situation, action or circumstances where spe-

cial care is essential to prevent personal injury or
damage to the product.
Caution! indicates a potentially dangerous situation, which could

result in minor personal injury or product damage if the
appropriate care is not taken.
Warning! indicates a potentially dangerous situation, which could

result in death, serious injury or product damage if the
appropriate care is not taken.
Danger! indicates a dangerous situation, which could result in

death or serious injury if the appropriate care is not
taken.
Order number: TSP137112
00 Volvo Bus Corporation, Gteborg, Sweden
All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in

retrieval system, or transmitted in any forms by any means, electronic, me-
chanical, photocopying, recording or otherwise, without the prior written
permission of Volvo Bus Corporation.
Contents
General .................................................................................................... 3
General information, VCADS Pro ............................................................ 3
VCADS Pro overview ............................................................................ 4
User information .................................................................................... 6
Service Manual contents ....................................................................... 7
Conventions ............................................................................................. 8
Tools ........................................................................................................ 9
Tools, VCADS Pro ................................................................................... 9
Accessories for the PC ........................................................................ 10
Getting started ..................................................................................... 10
Programming kit 9998578 ..................................................................... 11
Programming unit and cables .............................................................. 11
Design and function ............................................................................. 12
Password generator ............................................................................... 13
Digipass 500 ........................................................................................ 14
Digipass 300 ........................................................................................ 15
Design and Function ........................................................................... 16
Start VCADS Pro ................................................................................... 16
Entering the password ......................................................................... 16
Changing password ............................................................................. 17
Adding a user ...................................................................................... 17
Main Menu, VCADS Pro ........................................................................ 18
General administration ........................................................................ 18
Functions ............................................................................................. 19
Main Menu components ...................................................................... 21
Test and Calibration, VCADS Pro ........................................................ 23
Starting VCADS Pro Test/Calibration .................................................. 23
Test menu/Calibration menu, functions ............................................... 24
Test menu/Calibration menu, settings ................................................. 25
Test menu/Calibration menu, components .......................................... 26
Opening saved tests ............................................................................ 28
Functions, test/calibrations .................................................................. 28
Checking prerequisites ........................................................................ 30
Example tests ...................................................................................... 31
Read error codes ................................................................................. 35
Components, tests/calibrations ........................................................... 37
Programming, VCADS Pro ................................................................... 44
General ................................................................................................ 44
Warning messages .............................................................................. 44
Start VCADS Pro Programming .......................................................... 45
Programming, Multiplex electrical system ........................................... 47
List of functions ................................................................................... 62
Program settings, Multiplex electrical system ..................................... 63
Components, Multiplex electrical system ............................................ 64
Programming, D12A, EDC .................................................................. 68
Job cards, VCADS Pro .......................................................................... 77
Saving to a job card ............................................................................ 77
Job card menu ..................................................................................... 77
Job card ............................................................................................... 81
Administration, VCADS Pro ................................................................... 85
Select language ................................................................................... 85
Select background image .................................................................... 87
Select default application .................................................................... 87
Update VCADS Pro ............................................................................. 88
General administration ........................................................................ 88
Connection images, VCADS Pro ........................................................... 89
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Multiplex electrical system ................................................................... 89
Help texts, VCADS Pro ......................................................................... 91
The help window ................................................................................. 91
VDA (Vehicle Data Administration) ........................................................ 95
What is VDA? ...................................................................................... 95
Why update VDA? ............................................................................... 96
What happens if VDA is NOT updated? ............................................. 96
Automatic update ................................................................................. 96
Manual update ..................................................................................... 96
Components that must be updated in VDA ........................................ 97
Example of updating VDA ................................................................... 98
Telephone number, VAS TST .............................................................. 98
Windows 95, basics ............................................................................... 99
Functions ............................................................................................. 99
Components ...................................................................................... 102
Malfunction ......................................................................................... 106

VCADS Pro ........................................................................................ 106
Feedback
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Group 00 VCADS Pro User Manual General
General
General information, VCADS Pro
T0009435
VCADS Pro is a software package used to test, calibrate for graph presentations and continuous reading of pa-
and program control units in trucks and buses. There is rameters for example.
also a function that allows results to be saved on job
cards. VCADS Pro operates under Windows 95. VCADS Pro Programming can be used to program con-
trol units with D12A and EDC Multiplex electronic control
VCADS Pro Test and Calibration is used to carry out systems. The parameters in the ECUs can usually be
tests and calibrations on vehicles using the Multiplex programmed locally. However some parameters require
electrical system. Tests can also be performed on vehi- connection to the Vehicle Data Administration database
cles using conventional electronic systems. The tests (VDA) at Volvo.
and the calibrations in VCADS Pro are organised ac-
cording to function group and comprise a number of Various parts of VCADS Pro can be accessed depend-
standard components. There are standard components ing on training, market situations, etc.
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VCADS Pro overview

Main menu
The Test, Calibration, Programming and Job card pro-
grams are started from the Main menu. In addition, a
number of administrative settings can be made, such as
the language setting.
For further information see Main Menu, VCADS Pro

page 18.
VCADS Pro
Main menu Test/Calibration
Test VCADS Pro Test
Calibration VCADS Pro Calibration
Job card
VCADS Pro Job Card

Programming
Administration Programming
Language
Multiplex electrical system
Screensaver
Image
D12A
Default application
Update VCADS Pro
EDC
General administration
Test
The VCADS Pro Test program contains tests that can be An identification dialogue is displayed when VCADS Pro
performed on vehicles using both the Multiplex electrical Test is started. The dialogue lists the user, electrical sys-
system and conventional electrical systems. tem and model so that only tests for the relevant model
are displayed. When the dialogue has been completed
The tests are made up of standard components, e.g. dis- the Test menu is shown from where all the tests are
play of sensor values or graphs that show how a signal started.
varies with time.
For further information see Test and Calibration,
VCADS Pro page 23.
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Calibration
The VCADS Pro Calibration program contains calibra-
tions that can be performed on vehicles with Multiplex
electrical systems.
VCADS Pro Calibration is made up in the same way as

VCADS Pro Test.
For further information see Test and Calibration,

VCADS Pro page 23.
Programming
The VCADS Pro Programming program is used to pro-
gram vehicles using D12A or EDC Multiplex electrical
control systems.
The following functions are available for vehicles with

Multiplex electrical systems:
Replace ECU: This function is used to re-program

an ECU with all the required software. Connection
to Volvo is required.
Campaign: Volvo informs users when campaign

programming is to be carried out and to which vehi-
cles the campaign applies. Connection to Volvo is
required.
Conversion kit: Connection to Volvo is required to

program the accessory kit.
Instrument language: This function allows you to

program up to three different languages in the in-
strument. Connection to Volvo is required.
Parameters: There are two types of parameters that

can be programmed, vehicle parameters and cus-
tomer parameters. The vehicle parameters are
either for optional extras or are legally required and
require connection to Volvo. The customer parame-
ters do not require connection to Volvo. They can be
programmed locally.
For further information see Programming, VCADS Pro

page 44
Job card
The VCADS Pro Job card is used to store work opera- When the first test is completed, the operation can be
tions that have been carried out using VCADS Pro, e.g. saved on an existing job card for the vehicle. Alterna-
test results, error codes and parameter programming. tively a new job card can be created. Tests cannot be
carried out without saving the operations to a job card.
The job cards are stored locally on the computer being
used. All job cards are listed in a menu accessible in the For further information on programming the D12 and
Main menu. An individual job card can be opened from EDC control systems, see Job cards, VCADS Pro page
the job card menu. The result of individual tests can be 77.
displayed. Completed tests can also be played back.
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Simulation
A simulation function makes it possible for the user to
test run the program without having to connect a com-
puter to a vehicle.
For further information see General administration

page 18.
User ID
Each VCADS Pro user has a personal user ID and pass-
word. Several user Ids can be stored on the same
computer.
The user ID is assigned by Volvo and cannot be

changed. There are different categories of user. The
user ID is linked to one of these categories. Access
is provided to the different functions in VCADS Pro
depending on the user category.
Workshop ID
A workshop ID is installed in the computer. Only one
workshop ID can be installed. The workshop ID is saved
in the relevant control unit during programming. This
makes it possible to check which workshop carried out
the most recent programming at a later date.
User information
Note: The telephone line that is used must be a direct
external analogue line. The telephone line must not be
routed via an exchange. This is to ensure communica-
tion between Volvo and VCADS Pro.
Note: Under no circumstances should other programs

be installed on the VCADS Pro PC. Programs not in-
stalled by Volvo compromise the functions in VCADS
Pro. Changing settings without advice from Volvo or the
user manual may result in operating problems. Update
VCADS Pro at least once a week to ensure that the lat-
est version is being used.
The DigiPass password generator and associated start

code are not supplied initially but are sent out separately.
The password generator is sent out first and then the
start code is supplied shortly afterwards.
Unless the help desk has received information concern-

ing problems with the delivery within 30 days of receipt,
Volvo Parts Corporation will consider the equipment to
be in working order and complete.
The disc supplied is used to retrieve user IDs from the
Volvo database. This routine is completed before deliv-
ery. Keep the disc in a safe place.
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Service Manual contents

This Service Manual describes VCADS Pro version
1.4.0.
To begin with, there is an introduction to the program

and a description of the tools that are required to use
VCADS Pro.
Instructions are then provided about starting VCADS Pro

for the first time. This section includes how to download
your user ID from Volvo and how to choose a personal
password.
The description of the software is divided into Start

VCADS Pro, Main Menu, Test and Calibration, Program-
ming and Job card.
In each section, a description of the available functions

is given first. The components in the windows are de-
scribed at the end of each section. The description of
the component should be seen as an overview where
each component in the window is described briefly.
After the description of functions and window compo-
nents, there is a section that describes connecting to the
vehicle.
Finally, there are a few basic Windows 95 functions.

There is also a list of suggestions for solving problems
encountered when running of the program.
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Conventions
This section describes a number of conventions that are used in this Service Manual.
Typographic Conventions
Keys are shown in uppercase letters, e.g. ALT.
Combinations of keys appear with a + sign between

the corresponding keys. ALT+F4 means press ALT
first, then F4 and then release both keys.
Text to be entered by the user is shown in bold type.
Buttons on the screen appear in bold type, e.g. OK.
Window names, menus and menu functions appear

in bold type, e.g. Open>.
Numbers in brackets, e.g. (1), refer to circled num-

bers in an adjacent illustration.
Definitions
Click Press the left mouse button and then
release it.
Double click Press the left mouse button twice in

rapid succession and then release it.
Point Place the mouse pointer on the desired

object.
Drag Point to the desired object. Press the

left mouse button and move the mouse
pointer and the marked object to the
desired position. Release the left
mouse button.
Select Click the intended object. The back-

ground of the object will change colour.
If asked to select an object, this usually means you must

click it.
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Group 00 VCADS Pro User Manual Tools
Tools
Tools, VCADS Pro
The following tools are used when working with VCADS Pro. The tools can be ordered
from Volvo Parts Corporation quoting the specified part number.
T0009113
9998574: Laser printer labels. Used when printing 1: PC.

out labels for the engine control unit.
9998555: Communication unit, connected between
9998355: Adapter for ABS. the computer and vehicle.
9998301: Adapter for EDC. 2: DigiPass password generator.

9998373: Laser printer. In addition there are adapters and interfaces for direct
connection to the control units. These are described in
9808608: Adapter for powering a PC via the other service information.
cigarette lighter socket.
9812331: Extension cable, 20 m.
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Accessories for the PC

Check on delivery that the following accessories have
been received:
PC (Panasonic), spare battery and user instructions.
AC adapter.
PC-card (Xircom modem) installed in the computer.
Disc drive.
CD ROM drive.
Administrator disc.
Windows 95 manual with license agreement.
Getting started
Read the user instructions before using the PC. The
same applies to VCADS Pro. Read through this manual.
Please contact your help desk if there is a supply prob-

lem or in the event of difficulties with the PC or software.
In order to avoid unnecessary telephone conversations,
read the user instructions for the computer and the user
manual for VCADS Pro. If you are still experiencing diffi-
culty or have any further questions, contact Volvo Action
Service Technical Support Team (VAS TST) for help with
fault tracing:
Telephone: +32 9 255 6900
Telefax: +32 9 255 6767
Central memo id: partsbe.asett

E-mail: partsbe.asett@memo.volvo.se
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Programming kit 9998578

Programming unit and cables
All the components included can be ordered as one programming kit, part number
9998578. The programming kit consists of a programming unit and one cable per type
of control unit. Individual components can also be ordered.
T0008503
9808584: Programming unit for connection to the 9808562: Cable for connection directly to the instru-
communication unit 9998555, supply voltage and ment control unit.
separate control unit.
9808563: Cable for power supply from the battery.
9808560: Cable for connection directly to the engine
control unit.
9808561: Cable for connection directly to the vehicle

control unit.
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Design and function

The programming unit can either be supplied with voltage from the cigarette lighter
socket in the cab or from the battery via cable 9808563. For markets that use 12 V as
a supply voltage, the 24 V relay in the programming unit must be replaced with a 12 V
relay.
One of the switches on the programming unit is used to connect (position ON) and
break (position OFF) the supply voltage to the connected control unit. The other switch
has two positions, A and B. Position A is used when programming the vehicle control
unit and control system D12A. Position B is used when programming other control units.
On the top there is an LED. The LED is lit during part of the programming procedure.
When the control unit is directly connected, it can be loaded with complete software
packages. Any previous software in the control unit is overwritten. The customer pa-
rameters are automatically read from the control unit before new software is transferred
from Volvo. When the control unit has been programmed with the new software, the
customer parameter settings are entered into the control unit again.
Important: Turn off the power supply to the control unit before connecting and discon-
necting the cables!
T0008504
1 PC with VCADS Pro. 4 Cable for connecting directly to the engine control
unit.
2 Communication unit.
5 Cable for connecting directly to the vehicle control
3 Programming unit. unit.
6 Cable for connecting directly to the instrument.
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Password generator
Note: The Digipass (password generator) is personally issued. It must not be lent to
others. If the holder leaves employment, this must be reported to the importer.
A password is needed each time a connection is made to Volvo. The password is

different each time. A Digipass is used to generate a correct password. Read the in-
structions for the relevant Digipass carefully.
Blocked Digipass
For your security, the function of your Digipass will be
blocked if you or anyone else enters the wrong PIN code
three times in a row. The function of the Digipass will not
be restored by simply switching it off between attempts.
Full Digipass functionality is restored if the correct PIN
code is entered after one or two incorrect attempts. This
means that three new attempts can be made at the next
log-in. If the Digipass is blocked, contact: VAS +32 92 55
69 00.
Blocking the Digipass

Contact the importer if you want to block your Digipass
because it is lost or if you suspect that it may be mis-
used for other reasons.
Two Digipass models

There are two Digipass models: Digipass 500 and Digi-
pass 300.
Dealing with a defective Digipass

If the Digipass 500 stops working for any reason, it must
be sent to the importer.
Contact VAS if Digipass 300 is blocked. If Digipass 300

is still not functioning after contact with VAS, it must be
sent to the importer.
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Digipass 500
Initiation
The password generator must be initiated before it is
used for the first time. A personal 4 digit code (PIN) is
saved in the password generator during initialisation.
The start code (INITIAL PIN) supplied is used to carry
out the initialisation.
Note: Selecting a personal code that is the same as

the initial code will make the password generator un-
usable!
T0007895
1 Press ON.
2 Press I (1). The text INIT PIN? will appear in the

window.
3 Enter the supplied 4 digit start code. Then press =

(2). The text PIN? will appear in the window.
4 Enter a personal 4 digit code. Then press = (2). The

text REPEAT PIN: will appear in the window.
5 Re-enter your personal code. Then press = (2).
Generating a password
When VCADS Pro needs to establish communication
with VDA (see What is VDA? page 95), the user will be
requested to generate a password.
1 Press ON.
2 Press I (1). The text PIN? will appear in the window.
3 Enter your 4 digit personal code. Finish by pressing

= (2).
An 8 digit password will be generated. The password is

valid for approximately 15 minutes, after which time a
new password must be generated.
A password can only be used once.
Changing a PIN code Changing the batteries

How to change the Digipass password is described be- Digipass has two batteries. A large battery provides the
low. power supply. A small battery maintains the power sup-
ply when the large battery is being replaced. BATTERY
1 Press ON. LOW is displayed if the battery needs changing. Use
CR203 2.3 V batteries.
2 Press I (1). PIN? is displayed in the window.
3 Press T and + at the same time (2). OLD PIN? is

displayed in the window.
4 Enter your 4 digit PIN code. Then press = (3). NEW

PIN? is displayed in the window.
5 Enter a new 4 digit PIN code. Then press = (3). RE-

PEAT PIN? is displayed in the window.
6 Re-enter the new PIN code. Then press = (3). The

Digipass now has a new PIN.
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Digipass 300
Initiation
The Digipass must be initiated before it is used for the
first time. A personal 4 digit code is saved in the Digipass
during initialisation. The PIN (INITIAL PIN) delivered in a
separate envelope is used to carry out initialisation.
1 Press the arrow key to start the DigiPass. The dis-

play now shows PIN and a field in which four digits
can be entered. If FAIL is displayed, press the arrow
button.
2 Enter the 4-digit code (INITIAL PIN) which is deliv-

ered in a separate envelope. The display now shows
NEW PIN and a field in which four digits can be en-
tered.
3 Enter a personal 4-digit code. The display now T0008793
shows PIN CONF and a field in which four digits

can be entered.
4 Re-enter your personal code.
Your Digipass switches off automatically after 30 sec-

onds. The Digipass can also be switched off by pressing
the arrow key twice.
Generating a password
When VCADS Pro needs to establish communication
with VDA (see What is VDA? page 95), the user will be
requested to generate a password.
1 Press the arrow key. The display now shows PIN

and a field in which four digits can be entered. If
FAIL is displayed, press the arrow button.
2 Enter your personal PIN code.
3 Your password will now be displayed.
The password is valid for 30 minutes, after which a new

password must be generated.
Changing PIN code Changing the batteries

1 Press the arrow key. The display now shows PIN The battery for Digipass cannot be changed. If the bat-
and a field in which four digits can be entered. If tery is running low bATT is displayed followed by the digit
FAIL is displayed, press the arrow button. 5. The digit counts down as the Digipass is used. The
battery is fully drained when 0 is displayed. DISABLE 4
2 Enter your personal PIN code. is displayed when the battery is drained. Contact the im-
porter immediately when bATT5 appears. This is to
3 Press the arrow key for at least 2 seconds. The dis-
avoid a situation where the Digipass does not work.
play now shows NEW PIN and a field in which four
digits can be entered.
4 Enter your new personal PIN code. The display now

shows PIN CONF and a field in which four digits
can be entered.
5 Re-enter your PIN code. NEW PINCONF is dis-

played in the window.
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Group 00 VCADS Pro User Manual Design and Function
Design and Function

Start VCADS Pro
This section describes how to start VCADS Pro. Starting the PC is operation number
17010-2.
Note: When logging on for the first time, the password dummy must be entered into
the password dialog. The password must then be changed.
Double click the VCADS Pro icon. A password dia-

logue is displayed.
T0008689
Entering the password
T0007751
1 Enter the user ID (1).
2 Enter the password (2).
3 Press OK (3).
VCADS Pro will start once the correct password has

been given, see Main Menu, VCADS Pro page 18.
Click Cancel (4) to exit the dialog.
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Changing password
T0007752
The user ID and password must be entered before the

password can be changed.
1 Click Change password (5). A further two fields are

displayed in the password dialogue.
2 Enter the new password (6).
3 Re-enter the password (7).
4 Press OK (3).
Click Cancel (4) to cancel.
Adding a user
To add further users an order for User Ids must be made
to the importer. Before the new user can start VCADS
Pro, a user who is already stored on the computer must
select the Update VCADS Pro function from the VCADS
Pro Main menu. The new user is added automatically via
a connection to VDA.
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Main Menu, VCADS Pro

The Test, Calibration, Programming and Job card programs are started from the MAIN
menu. Only one of these programs can be run at a time. In addition, a number of ad-
ministrative settings can be made, such as the language setting.
The components on the Main Menu are described in the section Main Menu compo-
nents page 21.
T3013754
Click this button to view the present settings.
T0008329
VCADS Pro is used for both trucks and busses. Vehicle

type bus must be selected instead of truck (the default
setting) in order to access tests adapted to buses.
In addition, the type of connection with Volvo and

whether VCADS Pro is to operate in simulation mode is
selected from here. Simulator appears in red letters in
the window when simulation mode is selected.
Note: Random values will be used in simulation mode,

which means that results from tests and calibrations will
not be realistic.
Note: If a VCADS Pro application is running in simula-

tion mode, an operation must be performed and saved
before a job card can be displayed. Only simulated job
cards are displayed.
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T0009442
Select the type of connection

Select option button (1) if a modem connection to
Volvo is to be used.
Select option button (2) if a network connection to

Volvo is to be used.
Mark the simulator check box to run VCADS Pro in

simulation mode (3).
Select vehicle type (4).
Click OK (5) to confirm the new settings.
Functions
Starting an application
Carry out one of the following.
Select the application from the Select application

menu.
Click the function button for the application in the

toolbar.
Double click the application in the function tree.
The applications are described in the following sections.
Test and Calibration, VCADS Pro page 23.
Programming, VCADS Pro page 44.
Job cards, VCADS Pro page 77.
Administrative settings are described in the section

Administration, VCADS Pro page 85.
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Exiting VCADS Pro

Carry out one of the following.
Select Exit from the File menu.
Double click the Window icon.
Select Exit in the function tree.
Press ALT+F4.
Press ESC.
Using help
Click this button to show a contents list of the available
help texts. All help texts can be opened from the table of
contents.
T0007784
Show current software version

Select About... from the Help menu to display the
present program version.
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Main Menu components
T3013755
Pos Name Description

1 Menu bar with the following
menus.
File You can exit the Main Menu from this menu.
Select application The following options are available from this menu.
Test Start VCADS Pro Test.
Calibration Start Calibration.
Job card Show a list of the existing job cards.
Programming Start Programming

Administration The following options are available from this menu.
Language... Selects the language.
Screensaver... Selects the screen saver and the screen saver

delay.
Background images... Selects the background in the main

menu.
Default application... Selects the application that will be

marked when the main menu has started.
Update VCADS Pro> Downloads a new software version.
General administration> Selects the method of communica-

tion, vehicle type and activation.
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Help The following options are available from this menu.
Contents> List of available help texts.
Show update info List of updates of the VCADS Pro applica-

tion.
Show the last logged error
About... Show a dialog window with the current application ver-

sion.
2 Toolbar The following function buttons are available in the Toolbar.
Test
Calibration
Job card
Programming
Select language
Update VCADS Pro
Help
3 Function tree All the programs and functions in VCADS Pro can be started from the
function tree. The contents are subdivided as follows.
Tests
Calibration
Job card
Programming
Administration
Language
Screensaver
Background images
Default application
Update VCADS Pro
Exit
4 Information box This shows the user ID and the selected application.
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Test and Calibration, VCADS Pro

The Test and Calibration applications have the same construction and functions, and
therefore will be described together.
Individual test procedures will not be described here. A few typical tests form the basis
for general instructions and examples.
Most tests are made up of standard components. This means that the same proce-
dures can be used for all the tests. Instructions for how each individual test is to be
carried out are available in the application.
Starting VCADS Pro Test/Calibration

An identification dialogue is displayed when the Test or
Calibration program has been selected from the Main
menu. This dialogue lists the electrical system, method
of matching and the model.
Note: VCADS Pro PC must be connected to the vehicle

before identification is carried out.
Identification
This dialog box is used to identify the vehicle.
1 Select the electrical system(1).
2 Select the matching method (2).
Automatic matching. The program displays

only those tests and calibrations available for
the relevant vehicle. Connection to both the ve-
hicle and Volvo. The vehicle configuration is
retrieved from Volvo. (Only possible for the Mul-
tiplex electrical system)
Manual matching. The program displays only

those tests and calibrations available for the se-
lected model. Select the model from box (3).
3 Click OK.
T3013756
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Test menu/Calibration menu, functions
T3013757
Starting Test/Calibration
1 Highlight the desired function group in the Function
group field (1). The associated tests and calibrations
are then shown in the box (2).
2 Double click on the test or calibration to be started.
A description of how to perform the tests/calibrations can

be found in the section Functions, test/calibrations
page 28.
Select the variant

This dialog is displayed only if manual matching was se-
lected when VCADS Pro Test/Calibration was started
and if the selected test is available for different variants.
The dialogue box states which variant the test/calibration

is to be carried out on, e.g. engine variant. A
test/calibration may be different for different variants.
Select the variant and click OK.
The relevant test/calibration will then start. Examples of

tests can be found in the section Example tests page
31.
T3013758
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Other functions
View vehicle information
Select Vehicle information from the Action menu.
The known information about the vehicle configuration
will be displayed. The information displayed may be the
chassis ID, hardware number and date of manufacture
for example. See the illustration to the right for further
examples.
The icons for the respective control unit can be one of

three different colours.
Blue-no error code.
Yellow-the control unit indicates error codes.
Red-the control unit indicates serious error codes.
T3013759
Identifying a new vehicle

Select Identification from the Action menu. The start
dialogue for VCADS Pro Test/Calibration will be dis-
played. See Starting VCADS Pro Test/Calibration page
23 for further information.
Test menu/Calibration menu, settings

The following two settings can be made in the Test
menu/Calibration menu.
Show/hide information in text and image boxes

when a test/calibration has started.
Show test and calibrations simultaneously in the

Test menu/Calibration menu or show only tests or
calibrations.
How to make the settings is described below.
Select Settings from the Options menu. A dialogue

box will be displayed.
Tick the top check box (1) to display information in

text and image boxes when a test/calibration has
been started.
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Tick the bottom check box (2) to display both tests
and calibrations in the Test menu/Calibration menu.
Click OK (3) to confirm the settings.
Click Cancel (4) to cancel.
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Test menu/Calibration menu, components

All the tests and calibrations are started from the menu. These are organised accord-
ing to function group in a tree structure. When a function group is highlighted in the
left-hand field, the associated tests and calibrations are shown in the right-hand field.

menus.
File The following menu functions are available from this menu.
Open Open a saved test for replay
Save Save the result to a job card.
Print Print the test result.
Exit Exit VCADS Pro Test or Calibration.

Action Vehicle information - Show model, chassis ID and control units
with part numbers.
Identification - Identification page 23.

Test/Calibration The following menu functions are available from this menu.
Start
Pause
Stop
Exit test/calibration
Check prerequisites
Options The following menu functions are available from this menu.
Information Show/hide text and image boxes.
Settings Show the current settings.
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Help The following menu functions are available from this menu.
Contents> List of available help texts.
About... Show a dialog window with the current application ver-

sion.
2 Function group box The function groups which have tests and calibrations available are
displayed in this box. When a function group is marked, the associ-
ated tests are shown in the right-hand box. Double click a function
group to display or hide the contents.
3 Box for displaying tests and cali- The tests and calibrations available in the function group selected in
brations. the function group box are listed here.
4 Status bar The model, chassis number and vehicle description for the selected
vehicle are displayed here. The status of the communication between
the computer and the vehicle is displayed on the far right. A red cross
is displayed in the icon if communication has not been established.
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Opening saved tests

If Open is selected from the File menu, a list of existing
job cards and associated tests is shown.
To replay the tests:
1 Click Open to show the test in its initial mode.

2 Then use the control buttons to replay the test.
Functions, test/calibrations
Start
Click this button to start a test or calibration, alternatively
use the SPACEBAR.
T0008343
Pause
Click this button to pause a test or calibration. Restart
the test by clicking Start.
T0007922
Stop
Click this button to stop a test or calibration, alternatively
use the SPACEBAR or ESC.
T0008344
Save
Click this button to save a test result to a job card.
T0008345
Print
Click this button to print the result of a test. The printout
shows the current appearance of the screen.
T0007775
Information
The data displayed in the text and image boxes can be
shown or hidden by activating or deactivating Show in-
formation text in the Settings. Alternatively, click the
adjacent function button. When the information is hidden, T0007924
the presentation object takes up the whole window area.
In some tests and calibrations, there is specific informa-

tion linked to the various components. In these cases,
the adjacent button is available in the relevant presenta-
tion object. Click the button to show the associated
component information in the text and image fields.
Basic information
Click this button to review the information shown in the
text and image box when the test/calibration was started.
T0008334
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Returning to the Test menu/Calibration menu

Click on this button to exit a test or calibration and return
to the Test or Calibration menu. Alternatively, select Exit
test from the Test menu or Exit calibration from the
T0009045
Calibrationmenu or press the ESC button.
Help
contents.
T0007784
Start replay
Click this button to replay the test that was just selected
from Open in the File menu.
T0008758
Pause replay
Click this button to pause replay of the tests. Restart the
replay by clicking Start.
T0008760
Stop replay
Click this button to stop replay of the test.
T0008759
Replay the test manually

Drag the slider to replay the tests manually. This is only
possible when the replay is stopped. T0008761
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Checking prerequisites
Once a test/calibration has been started, the conditions
necessary to carry out the test/calibration are checked to
see whether they are fulfilled. In certain cases, these
conditions are also checked when a test is exited.
A window is shown, displaying both the conditions and

their status. The following status markings are available. T3013762
Green marking Prerequisite fulfilled.
Red marking Prerequisite not fulfilled.
Grey marking Prerequisite not yet checked.
Check box Prerequisite that must be checked

manually, for example blocked wheels. The check
box must be filled in after the manual check.
Click Cancel to exit the check.
The prerequisites can be checked at any appropriate

time. Click this button to display the status of the condi-
tions.
T0008335
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Example tests
In this section a few typical examples are given of how
the tests are used. The procedures may differ somewhat
depending on whether all the sub-tests are started from
the toolbar or if they are started separately.
Wheel speed sensor ABS, test
T3013763
Construction
All the presentations can be started and stopped sepa-
rately in this test.
The text and image box displays general information on

the test and directions on how to perform the test. All
presentations have unique linked information. This infor-
mation is displayed in the text and image fields when
you click the information button in each presentation.
Prerequisites
When the first sub-test is started, the dialogue box is
shown with the prerequisites. See Checking prerequi-
sites page 30. The relevant sub-test starts when the
prerequisites have been checked. The other sub-tests
can then be started.
Procedure
1 Read the information in the text box and follow the
instructions.
2 Once the sub tests have been completed, the user
will be able to specify whether the results are OK or
not.
3 The screen can now be printed. The operation is
saved automatically if you return to the
test/calibration menu. For further information see
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Accelerator pedal, contacts and sensors, test
T3013764
Construction
All the presentations can be started and stopped from
the toolbar in this test.

the test and directions on how to perform the test. In ad-
dition, all presentations have unique linked information.
This information is displayed in the text and image fields
when you click the information button in each
presentation.
Prerequisites
A dialogue window containing prerequisites is displayed
when the test is started. See Checking prerequisites
page 30. The test starts when the prerequisites have
been checked.
Procedure
instructions.
2 Once the test has been completed, the user will be

able to specify whether the results are OK or not in
the various presentations.
3 The screen can now be printed. The results can

also be saved to a job card.
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Cylinder compression, test
T3013765
Construction
This test consists of one main presentation, one presen-
tation for presenting the relevant temperature and one
presentation for evaluating the entire test.
The test is started and stopped from the toolbar.

the test and directions on how to perform the test.
Prerequisites
been checked.
Procedure
instructions.
2 Once the test has been completed, the user will be
able to specify whether the results are OK or not.
3 The screen can now be printed. The results can

also be saved to a job card.
Cylinder number
Certain engines with in-line pumps cannot determine the
cylinder numbers. This is marked by replacing the fig-
ures (16) in the lower edge of the main presentation
with horizontal dashes .
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K factor, test
T3013766
Construction
This calibration is constructed around one main presen-
tation.
Calibration is started and stopped from the presentation.

the calibration and directions on how to perform the
calibration.
Prerequisites
been checked.
Procedure
instructions.
2 The mileage must be entered into the box (2) when

the test is stopped. Then click (1) to calculate the
calibration factor.
3 Once the calibration has been completed, the user

will be able to specify whether the results are OK or
not OK.
4 The screen can now be printed.
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Read error codes

General
Note: When programming or reading parameters with
VCADS Pro Programming, all the error codes are
deleted. The error codes are first read out and are then
saved to a job card so that the error code information is
not lost. The function of job cards is described in section
The error code function is started from the Test menu.

The error code function is under function group 0 the
function group field. The operation number for error
codes is 17012-6.
The error codes contain the following information.
MID (Message Identification Description): The con-

trol unit which transmitted the error code message.
The description of the control unit is also displayed
in plain text, for example Engine control unit.
PID (Parameter Identification Description): The pa-

rameter the error code applies to, for example the
accelerator pedal.
PPID (Proprietary Parameter Identification Descrip-

tion): Volvo unique PID, see above.
SID (Subsystem Identification Description): The

component to which the error code applies.
PSID (Proprietary SID): Volvo unique SID, see

above.
FMI (Failure Mode Identifier): Type of error.
Number of occurrences: The number of times that

the error code has been stored.
Status: Information on whether the error code is ac-

tive or inactive.
First occurrence: Time when the error code was first

stored.
Last occurrence: Time when the error code was

stored for the last time.
Total engine hours: The number of hours the engine

has been running.
There are functions for reading error codes, deleting a

single error code and deleting all the error codes. It is
also possible to choose from which control units the er-
ror codes are to be read.
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Starting and operation

1 Start VCADS Pro as instructed in section Start
VCADS Pro page 16.
2 Start VCADS Pro Test as instructed in section Main

Menu, VCADS Pro page 18 and Starting VCADS
Pro Test/Calibration page 23. The Test menu is
shown when VCADS Pro Test has been started.
3 Start Error codes. Error codes can be found under

group 0 the function group field in the Test menu.
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The following functions can now be carried out: Delete all error codes
1 Select the centre alternative, Erase error codes, in
Read error codes the box (1).
1 Select the top alternative, Read error codes, in box
2 Click the start button (3). All the error codes will
(1).
then be deleted.
2 Select the check boxes for the control units from
which error codes will be read in the box (2). Erasing a single error code
1 Select the bottom alternative, Erase single error
3 Click the start button (3). The error code read off will
code, in the box (1).
then begin.
2 Select the error code to be deleted from the list (6).
4 Click Save (4) to save the error code information to
a job card. Click Print (5) to print the information. 3 Click the start button (3). The marked error code will
then be deleted.
View error code information
Select an error code from the list (6).
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Components, tests/calibrations
This section describes the components that are available The menu functions are described in section Test
in the window when a test/calibration has been started. menu/Calibration menu, components page 26.
T3013768

1 Toolbar with the following func-
tion buttons.
Exit test Conclude the test/calibration and return to the Test menu/Calibration
menu.
Save Save the result to a job card.
Print Printout of the result from the test/calibration. The printout shows the
current appearance of the screen.
Start Start the current test/calibration.
Pause Pause the current test/calibration.
Stop Stop the current test/calibration.
View basic information Displays the same information in the text and image box as when the
test/calibration was started.
Check prerequisites Show the prerequisites for performing the test and the status of the
prerequisites.
Information The text and image box will be displayed if this function button is
pressed.
Start replay Click this button to replay the selection from Open in the File menu.
Pause replay Click this button to pause replay of the tests.
Stop replay Click this button to stop replay of the test.
Replay test manually Drag the slider to replay the tests manually.
Help Show contents of available help topics.
2 Number of tests running This shows the number tests currently running.
3 Function group box This shows the function group to which the test/calibration belongs.
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4 Box displaying the name of the This shows the current test/calibration.
test/calibration.
5 Text box This shows text information concerning either the entire
test/calibration or individual presentations.
6 Image box This displays information as images, relevant to either the entire
test/calibration or to individual presentations. Enlarge the image by
clicking the magnifying glass at the top left of the screen.
7 Presentation Each test/calibration consists of one or more standardised presenta-
tions.
8 Scroll bar When the scroll bar flashes the contents of the window can be moved
up and down using the UP/DOWN arrows.
Presentation
The available presentations are described below. Most
presentations are available in two sizes.
General construction
Most presentations contain the following components.
Start/Stop (1): Buttons to start and stop the current

test/calibration.
Information (2): The button displays text and image

information relevant to the current presentation ob-
ject in the text and image box.
Graphic presentation (3): This shows the measure-

ment value in graphic form.
Evaluations (4): When the test/calibration is com-

plete, the user must fill in whether the result is OK or
not. This information is then stored on the job card. T0008336
Status box (5): This shows whether the current sub-

test has been started, paused or stopped. The
symbols for start, stop and pause are the same as
those on the buttons in the toolbar. A red cross is
displayed if there is no response to a sub-test from
the control unit.
Evaluation
This presentation object is used to evaluate the
test/calibration.
T0008348
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Read/send value
This presentation is used to continuously read off the val-
ues, for example speed, temperature and pressure. This
presentation object is also used to set a parameter to a
specific value and then to check how the vehicle reacts.
T0007928
Read/send value, variant

This presentation is a variant of the Read/send presen-
tation. It is smaller and does not have a separate start
button.
T0009103
Read value, bar graph

This presentation object is used to continuously monitor
a value. A bar graph, together with a min. and max. line,
displays the instantaneous value as well as the min. and
max. value. The values are also shown in numeric form
adjacent to the bar.
T0007929
Activate signal output

This presentation object is used to activate a signal out-
put on a control unit.
T0007930
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Reading values with limits

This presentation object is used to read a parameter and
at the same time display the min. and max. limits. The
presentation is both graphic and numeric.
T0007935
Activate/deactivate injectors
This presentation object is used to deactivate and acti-
vate injectors. Mark each check box to deactivate or
deactivate the injectors. A tick indicates that the injector
is deactivated. Alternatively, keyboard buttons 16 can
be used to deactivate or activate the injectors.
T0009387
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Status readings
This presentation object is used to read digital signals.
The digital signals are linked to various figures. An ex-
ample of when this function would be used is to read off
the status signals in the vehicle control unit.
A list of the meanings of the different status symbols is

shown below. Other symbols are used in certain tests.
T0007937
Active
Green lamp. The signal is active.
T0008349
Inactive
Grey lamp. The signal is not active
T0008352
Read error
Error message, a fault has occurred.
T0008351
Not available
Signal not available in this vehicle.
T0008350
Status reading, variant

This presentation is a variant of the Status reading pre-
sentation. It is smaller and does not have a separate
start button.
T0009440
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Status graph
T0009403
This presentation object is used to show the status of

digital signals on a time axis.
Graph, parameter/time
T0009402
This presentation object is used to show a graphic repre-

sentation of how one or two analogue signals vary with
time.
The scales of the various parameters are displayed on
the left and right vertical axes respectively.
Vertical lines indicating the presence of an external tran-

sition of some kind may occur in this graph.
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Bar graph
T0009051
There are bar graphs for various purposes, such as the

cylinder compression tests and the cylinder balancing
test. There may be horizontal lines in the diagram.
These indicate the min. and max. levels that have been
obtained during the tests.
A table is displayed adjacent to the bar graph in which

the test values are numerically displayed.
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Programming, VCADS Pro

General
Note: The programmer is responsible for ensuring that
all programming is carried out correctly and that the road
speed limit complies with relevant legislation.
Certification from the relevant authorities is required to

carry out road speed limit (RSL) programming.
The programming application cannot be started if the en-

gine is running or if the vehicle is being driven. Apply the
parking brake and switch of the engine before starting.
Warning messages
Certain programming procedures or tests have warning
messages. These messages are ranked depending on
what the operation involves. To proceed with the pro-
gramming or test, the user must acknowledge the
warning message by pressing Yes in the dialogue box.
T0009207
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Start VCADS Pro Programming
T3013769
Selecting control system

The control system and the action to be taken is se-
lected from the Start view.
The following control systems are available.
Multiplex electrical system: Parameter, Campaign,

Replace control unit, Instrument language and Con-
version kit.
D12A: Parameter
EDC: Parameter
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Note: All the error codes stored in the vehicles con-
trol units are deleted when reading or programming
parameters using VCADS Pro Programming. Any
stored error codes should be read first. The error
codes should also be saved to the job card before the
parameters are read or programmed. See Read error
codes page 35 and Job cards, VCADS Pro page 77.
Note: In event of conversion work new software may be

required for several control units. Contact your VCADS
Pro support for advice before starting the conversion
work.
Special functions
The following functions can be started from the Action
menu when the Multiplex electrical control system is se-
lected in the list.
Replace ECU page 47.
Campaign page 49.
Instrument language page 52.
Parameter programming page 46.
Conversion kit page 53.
Parameter programming
1 Connect the communication unit to the communica-
tion socket in the vehicle. See Connection images,
VCADS Pro page 89 for help with the connection.
An error message is displayed if the connection has
not be made when the program is started.
2 Double click on Multiplex electrical system to pro-

gram individual parameters. For further information
see Programming parameters page 57.
After Multiplex electrical system has been selected,

the program reads off information from the control units.
This may take a couple of minutes. Among other things
the program checks that those control units which store
the chassis identity all contain the same chassis identity.
If this is not the case, the program blocks all functions
except Replace ECU. If the chassis identities differ, the
vehicles specification has not been defined. This could
affect the safety and function of the vehicle!
D12A and EDC

Double click on the control system to be programmed.
For further information see Programming, D12A, EDC
page 68.
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Programming, Multiplex electrical system

The following describes the functions that are available
when programming the Multiplex electrical control
system.
Replace ECU
General
Warning: Under no circumstances may control units
be switched between vehicles for fault tracing or re-
pairs without re-programming. Incorrect settings in the
control unit may result in personal injury or damage to
the vehicle.
When replacing the engine control unit, vehicle control

unit or instrument control unit, the communication socket
must be connected first. The existing and logged values
will then be copied. Connection must then be made di-
rectly to the control unit. Special cables must be used
when connecting to these three control units. The loca-
tion of the control units and the associated cables are
shown in section Connection images, VCADS Pro page
89.
Note: Certain control units require calibration after pro-

gramming.
Replace control unit is started from the Start view and is

carried out as follows.
1 Start VCADS Pro Programming.
2 Connect the computer to the communication socket

in the vehicle.
T0009441
3 Ignition key in drive position.
4 Select Replace ECU from the Multiplex electrical

system in the Action menu. A dialogue box will be
displayed.
5 Select the control unit to be replaced in the left-hand

box.
6 Select the chassis ID to be stored in the new control

unit from the right-hand box. Normally only one ve-
hicle chassis will be available for selection.
7 Click OK. A dialogue box will be displayed.
The user will be requested to carry out one of the follow-

ing depending on which control module is to be
programmed
Connection must be made directly to the control

module through a special cable when replacing the
engine control unit, vehicle control unit or instrument
control unit. See Connection images, VCADS Pro
page 89.
Other control units are programmed via the commu-

nication socket. Transfer the connections from the
old control unit to the new one.
Click OK to proceed with the programming.
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1 Generate a password using the password generator.

See Password generator page 13.
2 Enter the password into box (1).
3 Click OK.
T0009101
Data will now be transferred from Volvo to the PC. The

transfer is complete when the bar reaches 100 %.
When the transfer is complete, the user is instructed to

interrupt the power supply. Leave the power supply off
for at least 10 seconds to guarantee successful transfer.
Then switch on the power supply again.
T0009054
Ensure that the switch on the programming unit is in the

correct position (A or B). Click OK (1).
T0009112
Data will now be transferred from the computer to the

relevant control unit.
The transfer is complete when the bar reaches 100 %.

T0007946
Note: Check that the printer is functioning. When re-

placing the engine control unit, a new label is printed
out. Load the printer with a sheet of labels. After print-
ing, the label must be cut out and applied to the
control unit. Then apply the transparent protective film
so that the whole label is covered properly. The
protective film must overlap the label by a few mil-
limetres all the way round.
T0008375
Programming is complete once any printing has finished.
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Campaign
The campaign is started from the Programming start
view. Campaign programming is only possible when
Volvo has sent the appropriate message.
Note: Certain control units require calibration after pro-

gramming.
2 Connect the computer to the communication socket

in the vehicle.
4 Select Campaign from the Multiplex electrical sys-

tem in the Action menu. Depending on if the
campaign is available or not, one of the following
windows will be displayed.
There is a campaign for the selected control unit.
T0009205
There is no campaign for the selected control unit.
T0009206
5 A dialogue informs the point of connection, directly

to the control unit or to the communications socket.
6 Connect according to the instructions. Click OK.
The following dialogue box depends on the connection

that has been selected.
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Connecting to control unit

1 Ignition key in stop position.
2 Connect directly to control unit.
3 Ignition key in drive position. Confirm by clicking

OK. A dialogue box will be displayed.
Information will then shown about the control unit that is

to be programmed. Click OK (1) to continue.
T0008373
Connect to the communications socket

1 Select the control unit to be programmed from the
list (1).
2 Click OK (2) to proceed to the password dialog.
T3013770
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3 Click OK (2).
T0009101
Data will now be transferred from Volvo to the PC. The

transfer is complete when the bar reaches 100 %.

T0009054
Ensure that the switch on the programming unit is in the

correct position (A or B). Click OK (1).
T0009112
Data will now be transferred from the PC to the relevant

control unit.
The transfer is complete when the bar reaches 100 %.

Then switch on the power supply again. Programming is
now complete.
T0007946
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Instrument language
A connection to Volvo must be established in order to
set the language for the instrument.
The instrument language programming is started from

the Programming main menu.
2 Connect the computer to the instrument control unit

with the relevant cable. Connection images,
VCADS Pro page 89
4 Select Instrument language from the Multiplex

electrical system in the Action menu. Connection to
VDA follows. A dialog box with the available lan-
guages is then displayed.
5 Select up to three languages that are to be pro-

grammed in fields (1), (2) or (3). Language 1 is
automatically set as the default language.
6 Click OK (4). A dialogue box will be displayed.
T0009438

3 Click OK (2).
T0009101
All the data is first retrieved from Volvo to the PC and

then transferred to the instrument.

Programming is now complete.
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Conversion kit
A connection to Volvo must be established in order to
program the conversion kit.
T0009105
2 Connect the computer to the communication socket.
3 Select Conversion kit from the Multiplex electrical

system in the Action menu.
1 Turn on the ignition.
2 Click OK.
T0008766
1 Enter the conversion number in the field (1).
2 Click OK (2).
T0009106
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2 Enter the password into the box.
3 Click OK.
T0008768
1 VDA will now be updated.
T0009054
1 Information will now be stored onto the job card.

See Job cards, VCADS Pro page 77.
2 Click OK.
T0008770
1 The conversion kit is ordered and VDA has been

updated. The new software is now ready for the cur-
rent chassis ID. Select Campaign or Replace ECU
to download the software. See Campaign page 49
and Replace ECU page 47.
2 Click OK.
T0009107
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Instrument mileage
Connection to Volvo must is required to program the
odometer setting. The odometer setting instrument is
started from the Programming main menu.
2 Select Instrument mileage from the Multiplex elec-

trical system in the Action menu or from the tree
structure.
T0009443
1 Connect VCADS Pro to the communication socket.
2 Switch on the power supply.
3 Click OK.
T0008766
Select the control unit from which the odometer setting is

to be read from here.
1 The mileage must be read from the instrument in

the first instance.
2 If it is not possible to read off the mileage from the

instrument, the data can be read off from the engine
control unit
3 As a last resort, the data can be entered manually.

T0009390
4 Click OK.
Generate a password using the DigiPass.
1 Enter the password into the box.
2 Click OK.
T0008768
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1 Communication with Volvo begins.
T0009054
1 Interrupt the power.
2 Connect the new control unit to the vehicle.
3 Switch on the power supply.
4 Click OK.
T0009388
1 Information will now be stored on the job card.
2 Click OK.
T0008770
The action is complete.
1 Click OK.
T0009391
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Programming parameters
2 Connect the computer to the communication socket.
4 Select Parameters from the Multiplex electrical sys-

tem in the Action menu.
5 The parameters are programmed in three stages:
1 Assigning new values to parameters.
2 The programming dialogue
3 Programming vehicle parameters.
T3013771
Assigning new values to parameters

1 Select whether to view parameters in logic groups 4 Change the value of the parameter.
or for each control unit. See Group presentation of
parameters page 58 or Presentation of parameters Numeric parameter: Enter the new value for the
per control unit page 59for further information. parameter.
2 Click the desired logic group or control unit in the Multiple choice parameter: Select the desired
left-hand field (1). The associated parameters will option in the list.
be displayed in the parameter list in the right-hand
Press Enter.
field (2).
3 Double click the parameter that is to re-

5 Assign a new value to a new parameter from the
programmed. The row is highlighted.
group view or MID view. Alternatively click on Pro-
gram (4) to proceed to the programming dialogue.
See Programming dialog page 60.
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Group presentation of parameters

Click this button or select Group view from the View
menu to display the parameters in groups.
Group view is shown as default when the program starts. T0007777
T3013772
When this method of presentation has been chosen, a

group division is shown in the left-hand field. Some ex-
amples of groups are given below.
Group Group
Cruise control Safety
Engine Speed
Instrument Transmission
Power take-off Vehicle
The parameters that are available for each group are

listed in the right-hand box. A parameter in a group may
occur in several different control units.
All parameters are listed in the service manual for the

The parameter list can be printed out. See Print page

62.
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Presentation of parameters per control unit

Click this button or select MID view from the View menu
to display the parameters per control module.
T0007778
T3013773
When this method of presentation is selected, the vehi-

cles control units are listed in the left-hand field. Some
examples of control units are given below.
Control unit
Engine control unit
Instrument
Vehicle control unit
Air suspension, vehicle
The parameters that are available for each control unit

are listed in the right-hand box.
All parameters are listed in the service manuals for the

The parameter list can be printed out. See Print page

62.
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Programming dialog
The Program parameters dialogue box displays the pa-
rameters that have been assigned new values.
The following actions can be carried out in the dialogue
box.
Program the desired parameters by clicking

Program (1). The customer parameters are pro-
grammed locally without connection to Volvo. The
vehicle parameters are programmed via connection
to Volvo. See Programming vehicle parameters
page 60.
Click Cancel (2) to cancel the dialog. It is now pos-

sible to assign new values to other parameters or to T0009055
change those parameters that are already in the list.

Those parameters that have already been assigned
new values are not deleted, but are kept when the
dialog is opened again. Delete a parameter by re-
setting it to the old value.
Programming vehicle parameters

The following occurs when Program has been selected
from the programming dialog.
A dialogue box is displayed in which a password must

be entered.

2 Enter the 8-digit password into box (1).
3 Click OK (2). The file transfer is initiated, after which

the programming is complete.
T0009101
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Information per control unit

Click this button or select Information view from the
View menu to display information about the control mod-
ule.
T0007779
T3013774
When a control unit is selected in the left-hand field (1), hand field (2). At the same time, information is shown in
information is shown about the control unit in the right- the information field (3).
The table below describes the contents of the box (2).
Description Description
Chassis type Date of most recent alteration of road speed limit 1
Chassis number Road speed limit 2 (engine control unit only)
Hardware serial number Calibration number (vehicle control unit only)
Date of manufacture of the hardware Dealer ID for most recent alteration of calibration number
(K)
Road speed limit 1 (engine control unit only) Date of most recent alteration of calibration number (K)
Dealer ID for most recent alteration Sub-data sets, part number and name
to road speed limit 1
The information can be printed out. See Print page 62.
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Print
Start the print out by clicking on this button. Alternatively
select Print from the File menu.
T0007775
What is printed depends on which program view is active.
Group view: The parameter list for the relevant

group will be printed out.
MID view: The parameter list for the relevant control

unit will be printed out.
Control unit information: Information about the se-

lected control unit will be printed out.
Select whether to print the selected group/control unit or

all groups/control units.
T0009061
Using help
contents.
T0007784
Start view
Click this button or select Start view from the View
menu to return to the Start view. In cases where pro-
gramming has been carried out, the power supply must
be interrupted before finishing. T0009045
List of functions
The available functions in VCADS Pro Programming with
the associated operation numbers are listed below. The
list will be updated as new functions are added.
Operation no. Name

17020-7 Programming, ECU replacement
17024-7 Programming, language change in instrument
17026-7 Programming, complete campaign
17028-7 Programming, campaign data sets
17030-7 Programming, changing vehicle parameters
17032-7 Programming, changing customer parameters
23842-7 Programming, immobilizer accessory kit
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Program settings, Multiplex electrical system

Setting the contents of the parameter list
In order to make it easier to read and search the param-
eter list, you can select to show only the customer and/or
vehicle parameters. It is also possible to show both the
customer and vehicle parameters at the same time.
How to select the type of parameter for display in the pa-

rameter list is described below.
Customer parameters
Click this function button to show the customer parame-
ters only in the parameter list. Alternatively select
Customer Parameters from the View menu.
T0007780
Vehicle parameters
Click this function button to show the vehicle parameters
only in the parameter list. Alternatively select Vehicle
Parameters from the View menu.
T0009062
All parameters
Click this function button to show both the vehicle and
customer parameters in the parameter list. Alternatively
select All Parameters from the View menu.
T0009063
Select units
When the computer is connected to the vehicle or the
control unit it is possible to set which units to use with
the program.
Select Units... from the Settings menu.
Select quantities from the list (1).
Select a new unit from the box (2).
Click OK.
Note: Normally, the units do not need to be reset. A

change affects the presentation of all the parameters.
The settings apply until new units are selected the next
time.
T0008751
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Components, Multiplex electrical system

This section describes the components of the program, Program functions are described more thoroughly in the
e.g. menus, menu functions, function buttons and vari- section Programming, Multiplex electrical system page
ous boxes. 47.
T3013775

1 Title bar The title of the window is displayed here.
menus.
File The following functions are available in this menu.
Print> Depending on the view that is active, the contents of the

parameter list or the control unit information are printed out.
Printer setting Printer selection.
Exit> Exit Programming.

View The view to be displayed is selected from this menu. The following al-
ternatives are available.
Start view
Group view
MID view
Information view
The parameters that are to be shown in the parameter list can be se-
lected from this menu.
Customer parameters
Vehicle parameters
All parameters
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Action The following functions are available in this menu.
Parameter
Campaign
Replace ECU
Instrument language
Conversion kit
Settings The Units function is available in this menu. The function is used to
select which units are to be used in the program.
Help The following functions are available in this menu.
Contents List of available help texts.
About Show the current software version.

3 Toolbar The following function buttons are available.
Return to the Start screen
Print
Show the Group view
Show the MID view
Information view
Customer parameters
Vehicle parameters
All parameters
Help
4 Left-hand box This box is used to select group or control unit depending on the ac-
tive view.
5 Parameter list/Control unit infor- The available parameters are listed here. If the information view is ac-
mation tive, the control unit information is shown instead.
6 Programme button Click this button to show the programming dialogue or start program-
ming.
7 Information box The following is shown in the Information box about the control unit
that is highlighted in the left-hand field.
Hardware part number
The software part number and name
Data set 1, part number and name
Data set 2, part number and name

8 Status bar The status of the communication between the computer and the vehi-
cle is shown as well as between the computer and Volvo. The red
cross disappears when communication has been established.
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Parameter list
T0007892
The right-hand box displays a parameter list when Group

or control unit presentation of parameters is selected.
The box is divided into a number of columns.
Column heading Description

ID The ID of the parameter is given here. The ID is the same, irrespective of the language.
Name A description of the parameter is given here.
Min The parameters minimum value is given here.
Value The parameters present value is given here.
Max The parameters maximum value is given here.
Unit The type of unit used in the parameter is given here.
The parameter list may contain two types of parameters,

customer and vehicle parameters. Either one type or
both types may be shown. To set what is to be displayed,
see Setting the contents of the parameter list page 63.
A computer icon is shown to the left of the IDs for the

vehicle parameters. This allows for differentiation be-
tween the customer and vehicle parameters. See the T0009079
illustration to the right. The icon indicates that connec-

tion to Volvo is required before the current parameter
can be programmed.
Vehicle parameters are displayed only if the user is au-

thorised to alter them.
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The parameters displayed in the parameter list are either

numeric or multiple choice.
Numeric parameters
When typing in a new value, the old one will be over-
written.
T0007762
Multiple choice parameters

The user is only able to select one of a number of pre-
defined values, e.g. Yes or No.
A multiple choice parameter has the following appear-
ance when it is selected.
T0009066
Programming dialog
The programming dialogue is started by clicking the Pro-
gramme button in the main window. The following are
listed in the dialogue window.
Parameter ID
Parameter description
Old value
New value
Unit
Connection symbol
T0009055
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Programming, D12A, EDC

Connecting
This window is shown when D12 or EDC is selected. In-
structions about what is to be carried out are given in
field (1).
T0008752
1 Connect the communication unit to the communica-

tion socket in the vehicle. Click on the Connection
image (2) to display where on the vehicle the con-
nection must be made. The selection of the image is
described in more detail in section View connection
image page 73.
3 Press Continue (3).
Exit
Click Exit (4) to exit the program.
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View part number

Once connection and selection of the control system has
been carried out, the part number and data set are dis-
played in the box (1).
T0008246
The following functions are available.
Start programming
Click on Alter parameters (2) to proceed to program
parameters. See Program parameters page 70.
View control unit information

Click Information (3) to display information about
the selected control unit. See View control unit in-
formation page 76.
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Program parameters
The components of the window are described in the sec-
tion Parameter list page 75.
T0008318
1 Mark the parameter that is to be programmed in the

parameter list (1). Use the UP and DOWN arrow
keys. Press ENTER in order to assign the parame-
ter a new value. The field (2) is then shown in the
window.
2 Enter a new parameter value.
3 Confirm by pressing ENTER or cancel by pressing

TAB.
4 Assign new values to other parameters in the same

way as above.
5 Click Program (3) this button to program the param-

eters that have been assigned new values. A new
window is then shown indicating how much of the
programming has been carried out.
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Programming in progress
T0008247
Programming is complete when the bar (1) has reached

100 %.
Turn the ignition key to 0-position and disconnect the

communication unit from the communications socket in
the vehicle.
Click Continue (2) to proceed to the Automatic printout

page 72 function.
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Automatic printout
This window is shown when programming is complete.
The present values of the parameters can be printed
from this window.
T0009444
1 Ignition key in stop position.
2 Disconnect the communication unit from the vehicle.

3 Click the box (1) to activate or deactivate the auto-
matic printout. The box must be checked in order to
print.
4 Enter the number of copies to be printed in the box

(2).
5 Enter the vehicle chassis identity in the box (3).
6 Click Continue (4). VSP now exits.
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View connection image

A function group then vehicle type must first be specified
before a connection image can be displayed.
Selecting function group
T0008338
1 Select the function group from the box (1).
Select group 2 Engine, engine mounting and

equipment for engine programming.
2 Click Continue (2) to select the vehicle type.
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Selecting vehicle type
T0009445
1 Select the vehicle type from box (1).
2 Click Continue (2) to display the connection image.
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Parameter list
This is a description of the window
T0008302

1 Part number This shows the part number that has been read off for the control unit
and data set.
2 ID This column shows the ID of each parameter. The ID is the same, ir-
respective of the language.
3 Parameter The name of the parameter is given in this column.
4 Min This column specifies the minimum value the parameter can take.
5 Value This column specifies the current value of the parameter.
6 Max This column specifies the greatest value the parameter can take.
7 Unit This column specifies the parameter units.
8 Alter parameter This field is shown when a parameter is to be assigned a new value.
The field also shows the current value of the parameter.
9 km/h <=> mph Click on this button to change the units the parameters are to be dis-
played in.
10 Program Click this button to program the parameters that have been assigned
new values.
11 Exit Click this button to exit the program.
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View control unit information
T0009109
The following information concerning the control unit is

displayed here.
1 Data set part number.
2 Control unit part number.
3 Road speed limit.
4 User ID for most recent parameter alteration.
5 Date for most recent parameter alteration.
6 The number of times programming has been carried

out.
7 Serial number.
8 Date of manufacture.
9 Printout
10 Return
Print
1 Click Print (9) to print the control unit information. A
dialogue box will be displayed.
2 Enter the chassis identity of the vehicle.
3 Press Continue (1).
T0008303
Return to function selection

Click Return (10) to return to the previous window.
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Job cards, VCADS Pro

A job card is used so that completed tests and calibrations carried out on a vehicle
with VCADS Pro can be read off afterwards. Parameter changes and replaced data
sets are also stored. The job cards are stored in a database in the PC.
All job cards are found in a menu that is started from VCADS Pro Main Menu. An indi-
vidual job card can then be selected from the job card menu for detailed study.
Saving to a job card

When a VCADS Pro procedure has been carried out
and the operation is being concluded, the result or action
can be saved.
The dialogue is also shown by clicking the Save button.

See Save page 28. This is useful if an operation is to
be carried out several times.
1 Select one of the following.
Save to a new job card (1).
Save to an existing job card (2). This option is

only shown if there is a job card saved for the
particular vehicle.
2 If (1) is selected, the vehicle description can be en-

tered into box (3) and the reason for the action
entered into box (4).
3 Click OK (5) to confirm.

T3013777
Job card menu

The job card menu is started from the VCADS Pro Main
Menu. See Starting an application page 19.
T3013778
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Functions
Open job card
1 Highlight the desired job card in the list (1).
2 Click Open (2). The contents of the job card will be

displayed. See Job card page 81.
Search for a job card

1 Click Search (3).
2 Search through the existing job cards by filling in

one or more of the following options:
Job card number
Model
Vehicle description
Created
T0009070
Last changed
Last saved by the user
Chassis ID
View all the job cards by clicking View all.
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Print a job card list

Print a list of job cards by clicking Print (4).
Importing job cards

This function is used to store a job card that has been
exported from another computer. The job card is saved
in a database.
1 Highlight the desired job card in the list (1).
2 Click Import (6).
Exporting job cards

This function is used to create files that can be imported
to another computer. More than one job card can be se-
lected each time an export is made.
1 Highlight the desired number of job cards in the list

(1).
The upper row is automatically marked by default.
2 Click Export (7).
Export All
This function works in the same way as the Export job
card function described earlier. However all job cards
are exported.
1 Click the Export all button
Disc drive
If the selected destination is A:\, a message will be dis-
played instructing the user when the disc must be
changed.
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Components

1 Job card no. Job card number
2 User The user who created the job card.
3 Chassis ID The chassis ID of the vehicle.
4 Model Vehicle model.
5 Vehicle description A description of the vehicle.
6 Concern The reason for the action.
7 Created The date the job card was created.
8 Last changed The date the job card was last changed.
- Status This states whether the job card is ongoing or completed. It is not
possible to save to a completed job card. However it is possible to
change the status and then save it.
9 Open Open the selected job card.
10 Search Search among existing job cards.
11 Print Print a job card list.
12 Delete Delete the selected job card.
13 Import Import a job card from another computer.
14 Export Store the selected job card in a file that can then be imported onto
another computer.
15 Export all As in 14 except all job cards are exported
16 Cancel Return to the VCADS Pro Main Menu.
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Job card
T3013780
Functions
Display details of finished operations
Highlight the desired work operation in the Finished
operations field. The details will then be shown in
the Results field.
View test values

For results from tests and calibrations (shown in bold
type), test values from current test or calibration can be
displayed in text form.
1 Highlight the desired work operation (in bold type) in

the Finished operations field.
2 Click the expand button to view the test values. T0008383
3 Click on this printer button to print the test values.

Select either print out all test values or print out part
of the values. T0007775
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Delete an operation
1 Highlight the desired operation in the Finished op-
erations field.
2 Click this button to delete the selected operation. T0008380
Print
Click this button to print the job card. All operations
will be printed.
T0007775
Return to the job card menu

Click this button to return to the job card menu.
T0008393
Components
T3013781
General
A job card consists of four boxes

1 Working status General information concerning the current job card.
2 Vehicle identity Information on the vehicle configuration.
3 Finished operations A list of the operations that have been stored on this job card.
4 Results Results from completed operations.
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Working status
This box contains the following information.
The job card number (1).
The user that created the job card (2).
The reason for creating the job card (3).
The date the job card was created (4).

T0008757
The date the job card was last altered (5).
Status, ongoing or finished (6).
Vehicle identity
This box contains the following information about the se-
lected vehicle.
Chassis number (1).
Vehicle model (2).
Vehicle description (3).
VSS description (4).

T3013782
A table (5) in which the part numbers for hardware,
software, data set 1 and data set 2 are displayed for
the vehicles control units.
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Finished operations
This field shows information about the operations that
have been saved on the job card. The table shows the
following.
Operation number (1).
The name of the operation (2).
The date the operation was carried out (3).
The time the operation was carried out (4).
T0009074
Results
The contents of this field vary depending on the type of
work operation that is checked in the Finished opera-
tions field.
Changing data sets: Part numbers and names for

both the old and new data sets.
Parameter programming: The following parameter

information is displayed.
Parameter ID
Description of the parameter
Old value
New value
Unit
Result from tests and calibrations (shown in bold

type): The following information is displayed.
The Test/Calibration description
Evaluating the result, OK or not OK.
Date
Time
Error codes: This displays MID, PID, SID, PPID,

PSID, FMI, the number of occurrences, the status,
the first and most recent occurrences. Further infor-
mation is available in the section Read error
codes page 35.
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Administration, VCADS Pro
Select language
Click this button to set the language to be used in the
program.
T0007913
T0008691
1 Highlight the desired language in the list (1).
2 Click OK (2).
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Select screensaver
Note: This screensaver is only active when VCADS Pro
is running.
Double click on Screensaver in the function tree.
T0008692
The following describes how to select the screensaver

and set screensaver delay. The recommended delay is
20 minutes.
1 Select the desired screensaver from the list (1).
2 Enter the desired screensaver delay in the Delay

box (3) or click on the arrow adjacent to the box.
3 Click OK (2).
Note: The standard Windows screensaver should not be

used when running VCADS Pro Programming.
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Select background image

Double click on Background image in the function tree.
T3013783
Select the background image from the image list (1).

The preview (2) is updated after each new selection.
1 Click on the desired background image in the image

list (1).
2 Press OK (3).
Select default application

Double click Default application in the function tree to
set the default application when the VCADS Pro Main
Menu has been started. The default application can be
started using ENTER directly after Log on.
T0008694
1 Select the desired alternative from the list (1).
2 Click OK (2).
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Update VCADS Pro

Click this button to update VCADS Pro.
All VCADS Pro applications, except the VCADS Pro

Main Menu, must be terminated before VCADS Pro can T0007917
be updated.
If more than 14 days have passed since VCADS Pro

was last updated, a dialog box is shown when VCADS
Pro is started. The dialogue box asks whether the sys-
tem is to be updated.
The update dialogue starts if Yes is selected. Select No
to start the VCADS Pro Main Menu as normal.
T0009076
1. Generate a password using the password generator.
2. Enter the password into box (1).
3. Click OK (2).
A connection will now be established with Volvo and the

software will be checked to see whether an update is
necessary.
A dialogue box will inform you if the software does not

require updating.
T0009101
If an update is required, a dialogue box will appear with

information on the size of the data packet.
4. Select Yes to start the file transfer. Select No to can-

cel and transfer the files later.
T0008374
If only the databases have been updated, the update is

now ready and VCADS Pro Main Menu will appear.
When updating other software, the VCADS Pro Main

Menu is closed automatically. When the update is com-
plete, a user ID and password must be given. The
VCADS Pro Main Menu then starts.
Telephone directory
If any telephone numbers have been changed the tele-
phone directory is updated automatically when VCADS
Pro is updated.
See General administration page 18.
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Connection images, VCADS Pro

The new multiplex electrical system has 3 sockets for communication with the control
units positioned on a common mounting plate at the front fusebox.
Refer to the existing service manual for the control unit for conventional electrical sys-
tems.

Communication socket
For communication with control units connected to the
SAE J1708/J1587 data link (instrument, engine, vehicle,
ABS etc.), the 8pin socket, yellow (2) is used.
The 4pin black socket (1) is intended for simplified EOL

programming which will be covered in future service bul-
letins.
The 16pin grey socket (3) is at present only used only T0009432
for communication via ISO 9141 with C- and, where ap-
plicable L lines (e.g. ECS and the turntable control unit).
Further communication is planned via this socket. This
will be described in future service bulletins.
Note: When programming the ECUs with VCADS Pro in

the present mode, communication unit 998555 must be
connected directly to each ECU using programming kit
9998578. Do not connect via the communication socket.
Engine control unit

The engine control unit is located on the side of the en-
gine block. This may vary slightly depending on the
version.
T0009029
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Vehicle control unit and chassis control unit

The vehicle control unit (VECU) and chassis control unit
(CECM) are identical in appearance and have similar
connectors. Check the marking on the units carefully be-
fore programming. Using both units are located under
the instrument. The CECM is in front of the steering col-
umn and the VCEU is to the right of the steering column.
This may vary with different body types however.
T0009433
Instrument control unit

The instrument control unit is integrated in the left-hand
section of the instrument panel.
T0009434
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Help texts, VCADS Pro

This section contains directions for using VCADS Pro help texts.
VCADS Pro is based on an English language operating system, which is why certain
texts in help windows will always be in English irrespective of the language otherwise
being used.
The help window

Help
contents.
T0007784
T0008580
1 Contents see Contents page 91.

2 Index see Index page 91.
3 Find see Find page 92.
4 Open displays the highlighted help topic.
5 Print prints the highlighted help section. This function is only available from the Contents tab.
6 Cancel closes the help window without saving any changes.
Contents Index
Click the Contents tab (1) to view the table of contents. Click Index (2) to see the contents of the help system in
Select a heading and click Open (4) to view the available alphabetic order. The index function is not used in this
topics. Select a topic and click Open (4) to view the topic. version of VCADS Pro.
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Find
Use Find to search for words and phrases in the help
topics instead of searching for help categories.
Before using Find, a list (database) must be created

which includes all the words in the help file.
Select Next (1) to create the list now.
T0008581
1 Next click here to create the list of words.

2 Cancel click here to cancel.
3 Minimise database size (recommended).
4 Maximise search capabilities.
5 Customise search capabilities.
Create the word list by selecting Finish. This may take a

few minutes, but the word list only needs to be created
once.
Once the word list has been created, you will be able to
search by selecting the Find tab.
T0008583
1 Back click here to return to the previous im-

age.
2 Finish click here to create the list of words.
3 Cancel click here to cancel.
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T0008584
1 Enter the word or words you want to search for.

2 Displays the words that correspond to what you have typed in. The names of the help topics that contain
the words you have highlighted are shown in the window below.
3 Shows the names of the help topics that contain the words you have given. Click the help topic you want to
view and then Display (5).
4 Displays the number of help topics that contains the word or words you have given.
5 Display displays the highlighted help topic.
6 Print This function is only available from the Contents tab.
7 Cancel closes the help window without saving any changes.
8 Displays a summary of the options that apply when you are carrying out a search. Click Options (10) to
change the settings.
9 Rebuild click here to recreate the word list.
10 Options click here to state how and when you want to search for what you have typed in, see Find op-
tions page 94
11 Clear delete the entry in the text field (1).
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Find options
T0008585
1 Search for topics that contain all words entered

in any order.
2 Search for topics that contain at least one of
T0008586
the words entered.
3 Display words that begin with the characters 1 Click Find now to begin the search.
you type in. 2 Begin searching immediately each time a key
4 Show words that contain the characters typed is pressed.
in. 3 Wait for a pause before searching.
5 Display words that end with the characters you 4 OK closes the dialogue box and saves any
type in. changes.
6 Show words that match the characters typed in. 5 Cancel closes the help window without sav-
ing any changes.
6 Files... click here to enter the help files (that
are included in the current Table of contents)
that are to be searched.
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VDA (Vehicle Data Administration)

What is VDA?
VDA is a database with vehicle specifications that is
used globally within Volvo. It is important to always up-
date VDA so that it contains the correct information. VDA
contains the following information for each chassis:
general information
variant description
vehicle components
customer adaptation
software
control unit parameters
When a vehicle is built, a great deal of information about

the vehicle is stored in VDA. The information in VDA
forms the basis for:
warranty handling
quality follow-up
possible campaigns/service measures
VCADS Pro (tool for diagnosis and programming)
replacement parts
VDA is updated when:
important components with new part numbers or

new serial numbers are replaced on the vehicle.
vehicle specification revisions.
new and important components are installed on the

vehicle.
Note: It is ESSENTIAL that VDA is updated throughout

the operational life of the vehicle.
VDA is updated automatically via VCADS Pro for many

components. For some components, the mechanic must
contact VAS TST (Volvo Action Service Technical Sup-
port Team) to update the part number and/or serial
number in VDA.
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Why update VDA?

VCADS Pro is used to communicate with the vehicle.
VCADS Pro uses VDA as a data bank when program-
ming.
In order to ensure vehicle functionality and correct com-

ponents and software in the future, it is:
ESSENTIAL that the mechanic contacts VAS TST

(Volvo Action Service Technical Support Team)
whenever important components with new part num-
bers or serial numbers are replaced on the vehicle.
See the list Components that must be updated in
VDA page 97.
What happens if VDA is NOT updated?

Incorrect information in VDA will mean the customer re-
ceives the wrong:
software
replacement parts
accessories
This can result in loss of functions, breakdowns, down

time, problems when fault tracing or the vehicle warranty
becoming invalid.
Note: It is ESSENTIAL that VDA is updated.
Automatic update
For so called Campaign programming in VCADS
Pro, VCADS Pro updates VDA automatically.
Manual update
VAS TST must be contacted whenever important
components are replaced. See Components that
must be updated in VDA page 97.
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Components that must be updated in VDA

When a control unit in the vehicle is replaced with a unit Note: The conversion kit is only compatible with certain
with a new hardware part number, the part number must control units.
be updated in VDA. The update can be registered by
ringing up VAS TST or via the conversion kit in VCADS Legend:
Pro. VDA must be updated before the control unit is pro-
Parts and serial numbers that must be updated in VDA
grammed.
by contacting VAS TST are marked X in the table be-
low. Those part and serial numbers not marked X are
Note: VDA only needs to be updated if the part number updated automatically.
of the control unit hardware has been changed.
The part number for the conversion kit is obtained from
the Parts info information dispatch, which is available
from the importer in each market.
Function group Component New function Update Update

part number serial number
2 Engine control unit X X
2 Engine X X
2 Turbo X X
2 Injection pump X X
2 Preheating
2 VEB (Volvo Engine
Brake)
2 Engine fan
3 Vehicle control unit X X
3 Instrument centre X X
module, control unit
3 Display, control unit X X
3 Tachograph X X
3 CECM/CIM ECUs X X
3 Generators 1 and 2 X X
4 Gearbox control unit X X
4 Transmission X X
4 Gearbox controls, X X
control unit
4 Rear axles X X
4 Diff assy rear X X
4 Auxiliary brakes X X
RET-TH (manual)
5 ABS control unit X X
5 Retarder ECU X X
5 Air compressor X X
6 Steering gear X X
6 Servo pump X X
7 Turntable X X
7 Turntable ECU X X
7 ECS, control units X X
(front/rear articulated
buses)
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Superstructures/conversions
Note: Coachwork and conversions that affect the func-
tion of the vehicle require updating in VDA.
This applies to e.g. wheelbase, function group 1.
Example of updating VDA

Retrofitting preheating
Procedure
1 Install the preheater element on the engine.
2 Contact VAS TST and state the following:
chassis ID
the pre-heating element installed

3 The vehicle must be re-programmed when VAS TST
has confirmed that the update has been carried out
in VDA. Re-program the following control unit:
Engine control unit (MID 128). For programming, re-

fer to Campaign programming of control unit in the
VCADS Pro User Manual under group 03.
Telephone number, VAS TST

For support, call +32 9 255 69 00.
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Windows 95, basics

VCADS Pro works in the Windows 95 operating environment. This section describes
some of the basic functions and components in the operating system.
Functions
Starting an application
There are a number of ways to start an application. Two
ways are described here.
Start an application from the Start button
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Click the Start button. A menu is displayed. The ap-

plications installed in the computer can be started
from the Programs option (1).
Point the mouse at Programs (1). A further menu is

then displayed.
Click the program to be started or point to a pro-

gram group (with an arrowhead symbol) and then
click on the desired program.
Start an application from a shortcut

Double click on the desired shortcut icon on the Desktop
to start that program.
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Carrying out commands using the mouse and keyboard.

In most situations commands can be carried out using
either the mouse or the keyboard. Below is a description
of how to use the mouse and keyboard for some typical
operations.
Function Keyboard Mouse

Switching between objects in a dia- Press TAB, shift back using -
logue box. SHIFT+TAB.
Activate a button. Press ENTER when the relevant but- Click the relevant button.
ton is highlighted.
Drop down a menu. Press ALT+ the underlined letter in Click the desired menu.
the menu to be selected.
Select a menu function. Select the function using the Click the desired function.
UP/DOWN arrows and press ENTER.
Open a directory. Highlight the desired directory using Double click the desired directory.
the UP/DOWN arrows. Open the di-
rectory using the RIGHT arrow.
Close a directory. Highlight the desired directory using Double click the desired directory.
the UP/DOWN arrows. Close the di-
rectory using the LEFT arrow.
Change the active option button. Use the arrow keys to activate the Click the desired option button.
desired option button.
Check or uncheck a check box. Press the SPACEBAR. Click the check box to be checked or
unchecked.
Mouse commands will mainly be used in this manual to

perform functions.
Windows functions
Minimise a window
A minimised window appears as a button on the Taskbar.
Click the Minimise button to minimise the window.

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Restore a minimised window
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Once a minimised window has been restored, it is dis-

played at normal size on the Desktop.
Click the button on the Taskbar belonging to the window
to be restored.
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Maximise a window
A maximised window is displayed at its full size.
Click the Maximise button to restore the window or dou-

ble click the title bar. T0007765
Restore a maximised window

When a maximised window has been restored it will re-
turn to its original size.
Click this button to restore the window or double click on T0007766
the title bar.
Close a window
If you want to close a window when you are finished
working with it, it can be closed.
Click the Close button to close the window. T0007767
Information about dialogue box components

This function provides an easy way of obtaining informa-
tion about an object in a dialogue box.
1 Click the Help button. The mouse pointer changes

appearance.
2 Click the desired object. Information about the se- T0007768

lected object is displayed.
3 Click anywhere on the screen to exit the function.
Move a window
Drag the title bar to the desired position.
Change the size of a window

It is possible to change the size of most windows.
1 Move the mouse pointer to one side or corner of the

window. The mouse pointer will then change ap-
pearance.
2 Drag the edge or corner to the desired position.
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Components
The Desktop

1 The Desktop The Desktop is the work area that is displayed when the computer
and the operating system are started. The various applications in-
stalled in the computer are started from here.
The desktop can also be used to install software and to exit Windows
95.
2 Shortcuts to applications or files Shortcuts are used to start an application quickly. Shortcuts are
shown as icons on the desktop.
3 The Taskbar The task bar is normally at the bottom of the screen when the com-
puter has been started.
The Start button is to the left of the task bar. Other parameters such
as the time are displayed to the right.
All windows currently open are also shown in the task bar. Switch be-
tween the different windows by clicking the relevant button in the task
bar.
The task bar is not visible when VCADS Pro is running.
4 The Start button Among other things, the Start button is used to start applications and
switch off the computer.
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Window
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1 Title bar The title of the window is displayed here.
2 Window buttons, the following are The window buttons can be used to simply change the size of the
used. window.
Minimise Click this button to minimise the window. When the window is min-
imised it is still available as a button in the Task bar.
Maximise (not illustrated) Click this button to maximise the windows size. A maximised window
is displayed at its full size.
Restore a maximised window Click this button to display the window in normal size.
Close Click this button to close the window.
3 Window icon Click the window icon in order to open a menu. The size of the win-
dow can be changed and the window can be closed from the menu.
Double click the window icon to close the window.
4 Menu bar There are several menus on the menu bar that contain a number of
functions.
Drop down a menu by clicking on it or press ALT+ the underlined let-
ter in the menu to be selected.
Activate a menu function by clicking on it. Alternatively, select the
function using the UP/DOWN arrows and press ENTER.
5 Toolbar There are a number of function buttons in the toolbar.
Activate a button by clicking on it. The function that is linked to the
button will be activated after the function button is clicked.
Pointing at a function button will display a small text box. The text box
contains a button description and is located adjacent to the relevant
function button.
6 Status bar The status bar provides, among other things, information on how to
select functions in the current window.
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Function groups in the tree structure

The tree structure provides an easy and logical method
of finding the desired application or function. Groups of
functions and applications can be adapted so that only
the group name is visible. The group can also be
opened so that its contents are visible.
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Buttons
A button can take three different states.
Highlighted: The text in the button is black and there is

a bold black frame around the button. There is a dotted
frame around the text in the button. T0007904
Selectable: The text in the button is black.
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Not selectable: The text in the button is grey.
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Dialogue boxes
Dialogue boxes are used when a program requires infor-
mation from the user. In VCADS Pro two different
objects are usually found in the dialogue boxes, check
boxes and option buttons.
Check boxes
Check boxes (1) are used to activate and de-activate the
available options. Several check boxes may be filled in at
the same time.
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Option buttons
Option buttons (1) are used to activate one of several
possible alternatives. Only one vehicle alternative can be
active at a time.
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Group 00 VCADS Pro User Manual Malfunction
Malfunction
VCADS Pro
Symptom
Probable cause Action
The computer has stopped working

The computers battery is discharged. Charge the battery or connect the computer to the
mains.
Hardware or software error. Contact the help desk.
VCADS Pro has stopped working

Software conflict. Quit other applications or restart the computer.
A parameter in the computer configuration has Contact the help desk.
been changed.
Hardware error in the computer or peripheral equip- Contact the help desk.
ment.
VCADS Pro freezes while in use

Windows has stopped working. Restart the computer.
VCADS Pro has stopped working. Exit other programs. Restart the computer and re-
peat the procedure. Contact the help desk if the
fault persists.
Connection to vehicle failed

Always make a number of attempts to make contact with the vehicle
before commencing with more detailed fault tracing.
No power to the control unit. Check the battery voltage and that the ignition key
is in the drive position.
An open-circuit in the cable harness between the Check the cable harness and connections.
computer and the vehicle.
A parameter in the computer configuration has Contact the help desk.
been changed.
Computer hardware error Contact the help desk.
Hardware error in the communication unit. Change the communication unit.
Communication error occurs after connection

No power to the control unit. Check the battery voltage and that the ignition key
is in the drive position.
The instructions on the screen to turn the ignition Follow the directions on the screen.
key between the stop and drive positions have not
been followed.
An open-circuit in the cable harness between the Check the cable harness and connections.
computer and the vehicle.
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of Volvo trucks.
In order to maintain the high standards of our literature, your opinions and experience
when using this manual would be greatly appreciated.
If you have any comments or suggestions, make a copy of this page, write down your
comments and send them to us, either via telefax or mailing directly to the address
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The following Note and Warning types appear in this manual:

Note! refers to a situation, action or circumstances that the

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General information, VCADS Pro

VCADS Pro overview

For further information see Main Menu, VCADS Pro

Main menu Test/Calibration

Test VCADS Pro Test

Calibration VCADS Pro Calibration

VCADS Pro Job Card

VCADS Pro Calibration is made up in the same way as

For further information see Test and Calibration,

The following functions are available for vehicles with

Replace ECU: This function is used to re-program

Campaign: Volvo informs users when campaign

Conversion kit: Connection to Volvo is required to

Instrument language: This function allows you to

Parameters: There are two types of parameters that

For further information see Programming, VCADS Pro

For further information see General administration

The user ID is assigned by Volvo and cannot be

Note: Under no circumstances should other programs

The DigiPass password generator and associated start

Unless the help desk has received information concern-

Service Manual contents

To begin with, there is an introduction to the program

Instructions are then provided about starting VCADS Pro

The description of the software is divided into Start

In each section, a description of the available functions

Finally, there are a few basic Windows 95 functions.

Combinations of keys appear with a + sign between

Text to be entered by the user is shown in bold type.

Buttons on the screen appear in bold type, e.g. OK.

Window names, menus and menu functions appear

Numbers in brackets, e.g. (1), refer to circled num-

Double click Press the left mouse button twice in

Point Place the mouse pointer on the desired

Drag Point to the desired object. Press the

Select Click the intended object. The back-

If asked to select an object, this usually means you must

9998574: Laser printer labels. Used when printing 1: PC.

9998301: Adapter for EDC. 2: DigiPass password generator.

9812331: Extension cable, 20 m.

Accessories for the PC

PC (Panasonic), spare battery and user instructions.

PC-card (Xircom modem) installed in the computer.

Windows 95 manual with license agreement.

Please contact your help desk if there is a supply prob-

Telephone: +32 9 255 6900

Telefax: +32 9 255 6767

Central memo id: partsbe.asett

Programming kit 9998578

9808561: Cable for connection directly to the vehicle

Design and function

6 Cable for connecting directly to the instrument.