MoDic III(R) - System Description/Operation: Overview

Group O8
MODIC

Bulletin Number
O8 O1 98

Woodcliff Lake, NJ
July 1998
Product Engineering

SUBJECT:
MODIC III

MODEL:
ALL

Situation:
MoDiC III is a completely new diagnostic computer designed from the ground up. The MoDiC II was first distributed in 1990 and is being replaced by the MoDiC III.

Although "trying out" the MoDiC III upon receipt is very tempting, it is absolutely necessary to read the entire "Operating and Installation "book that is included with every MoDiC III. The book should be kept in a safe place for future reference. The MoDiC III is delivered with the following:

^ Intel Pentium Processor

^ 64 MB RAM

^ TFT color touch screen with 1024 X 768 pixels. TFT is a display that can be read at an angle unlike many lap top computers.

^ Touch pen. The touch pen should always be used as it will keep the screen clean, avoid damage and is more efficient. Never use any other device such as a screw driver of wrench to touch the screen.

^ a gigabyte hard drive

^ PCMCIA slot plus interface connectors

^ Radio frequency wireless diagnostic head. A direct connection cable is also included. Future diagnostic head software updates will be accomplished via the MoDiC III update CD. Future applications include flight recorder capabilities.

^ Future networking capability.

^ Docking station - the docking station downloads diagnostic updates via the CD drive to the MoDiC III. Unlike the MoDiC II, the MoDiC III has enough memory to download all Diagnostic, Programming, Coding and TIS software. No more loading and unloading between vehicles. The docking station is equipped with a floppy drive, CD drive, 2 main battery charging compartments, printer input and output and docking connection for the MoDiC III. The MoDiC III will print any material saved in it's print queue when installed on the docking station. The docking station(s) can be connected in line with the DIS printer. A docking station is needed for each MoDiC III.

^ 2 main batteries and 1 buffer battery. The buffer battery is an emergency backup battery that is utilized by the MoDiC III only if the installed main battery is depleted. The buffer battery is charged when the MoDiC III is installed on the docking station. When the main battery requires charging it must be removed from the MoDiC III and placed in one of the station's charging ports. At the end of the day it is recommended to place both main batteries in the station's charging ports and the MoDiC III on top of the station. This will ensure that all of the batteries will be charged up and ready for the next day's work.

NOTE:
The batteries must be activated (Refer to page 2-9 of your hand book) before they are installed in the MoDiC III the first time (upon receipt from BMW).

^ 12 volt power supply cable-plugs into the vehicle's lighter socket

^ alligator clips and measuring probes

^ OBD II test cable - attaches to the diagnostic head in order to interface with the vehicle's OBD socket.

^ Main diagnostic cable - attaches to the diagnostic head in order to interface with the vehicle's main diagnostic connector.

^ Multifunction cable MFK 1 - up to 50 volts and 2amps with resistance and diode measurement, multimeter functions and freeze frame capability. Refer to "maximum ranges with MFK 1" on page 2-27 of your manual.

^ Multifunction cable MFK 2 - up to 500 volts with multimeter functions and freeze frame capability. Refer to "maximum ranges with MFK 2" on page 2-30 of your manual.

^ Current probe - 0 to 50amps DC/AC