AUTEL MAXISYS MS919S2 (01) PDF Document

For your own safety and the safety of others, and to prevent damage to the equipment and vehicles, it is important that the safety instructions be read and understood by all persons operating or coming into contact with the equipment. Before using the equipment, always refer to and follow the safety messages and applicable test procedures provided by the manufacturer of the vehicle or equipment being tested. Use the equipment only as described in this manual. Read, understand, and follow all safety messages and instructions.

It is the automotive technician’s responsibility to be knowledgeable of the system being tested. It is essential to use proper service methods and test procedures. It is important to perform tests in an appropriate and acceptable manner that does not endanger your safety, the safety of others in the work area, the equipment being used, or the vehicle being tested.

All safety messages are introduced by a signal word indicating the hazard level.

DANGER: Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury to the operator or to bystanders.

WARNING: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury to the operator or to bystanders.

When an engine is operating, keep the service area WELL VENTILATED or attach a building exhaust removal system to the engine exhaust system. Engines produce carbon monoxide, an odorless, poisonous gas that causes slower reaction time and can lead to serious personal injury or loss of life.

Always perform automotive testing in a safe environment.

Wear safety eye protection that meets ANSI standards.

Keep clothing, hair, hands, tools, test equipment, etc. away from all moving or hot engine parts.

Operate the vehicle in a well ventilated work area, for exhaust gases are poisonous.

Put the transmission in PARK (for automatic transmission) or NEUTRAL (for manual transmission) and make sure the parking brake is engaged.

Put blocks in front of the drive wheels and never leave the vehicle unattended while testing.

Be extra cautious when working around the ignition coil, distributor cap, ignition wires and spark plugs. These components create hazardous voltages when the engine is running.

Keep a fire extinguisher suitable for gasoline, chemical, and electrical fires nearby.

Do not connect or disconnect any test equipment while the ignition is on or the engine is running.

Keep the test equipment dry, clean, free from oil, water or grease. Use a mild detergent in a clean cloth to clean the outside of the equipment as necessary.

Do not drive the vehicle and operate the test equipment at the same time. Any distraction may cause an accident.

Refer to the service manual for the vehicle being serviced and adhere to all diagnostic procedures and precautions. Failure to do so may result in personal injury or damage to the test equipment.

To avoid damaging the test equipment or generating false data, make sure the vehicle battery is fully charged and the connection to the vehicle DLC is clean and secure.

Do not place the test equipment on the distributor of the vehicle. Strong electro-magnetic interference can damage the equipment.

The MaxiSys system has two main components:

MaxiSys Tablet – the central processor and monitor for the system

MaxiFlash VCMI2 – the vehicle communication and measurement interface

Front and Top Features:

1. 11-inch TFT-LCD Capacitive Touchscreen

2. Ambient Light Sensor – detects ambient brightness

3. Power LED

4. Front Camera

5. Microphone

Back Features:

6. Speaker

7. Collapsible Stand – extends from the back to allow hands-free viewing of the tablet

8. Camera Flash

9. Rear Camera

Side and Bottom Features:

10. Headphone Jack

11. USB Port

12. USB Port

13. Mini SD Card Slot

14. HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) Port

15. Type-C Charging Port

16. DC Power Supply Input Port

17. Power/Lock Button – long press to turn on & off the tablet, or short press to lock the screen

1. Multimeter Jacks

2. USB Port

3. Hook

4. DC Power Supply Input Port

5. Power Button

6. Power LED

7. Battery LED

8. Waveform Generator LED – lights green when operating in the waveform generator mode

9. Multimeter LED – lights green when operating in the multimeter mode

10. Oscilloscope LED – flashes green when operating in the oscilloscope mode

11. Vehicle LED

12. Ethernet Port

13. Vehicle Data Connector (DB26-Pin)

14. Input Channel A

15. Input Channel B

16. Input Channel C

17. Input Channel D

Do not disconnect this programming device while the vehicle LED is on! If programming is interrupted while the vehicle’s ECU is blank or only partially programmed, the module may be unrecoverable.

IMPORTANT: Before operating or maintaining this unit, please read these instructions carefully, paying extra attention to the safety warnings and precautions. Use this unit correctly and with care. Failure to do so may cause damage and/or personal injury and will void the limited product warranty.

WARNING: The MaxiFlash VCMI2 is compatible with the Autel main cable V2.0 and USB cable V2 only.

Step 1. Connect the main cable V2.0 to the Vehicle Data Connector on the VCMI2 and tighten the thumb screws.

Step 2. Connect the cable’s 16-pin adapter to the vehicle’s DLC, which is generally located under the vehicle dashboard.

Step 3. Power up the tablet. Ensure the tablet has a charged battery or is connected to the DC power supply.

Step 4. Select one of the three methods shown below (Bluetooth, Wi-Fi or USB cable V2) to establish a connection between the tablet and the VCMI2. When programming, you must use the USB cable connection only.

Step 5. When the VCMI2 is properly connected to the vehicle and the tablet, the VCMI2 status button at the bottom bar on the screen shows a green badge, indicating the system is ready to start vehicle diagnosis.

Step 6. The Measurement application enables testing of electrical wiring, circuits, and systems.