chased from an authorized CDR Tool distributor in the
customer's region or country. Click on the following link
or visit the URL listed for further instructions on install-
ing the latest CDR Tool software: https://www.boschdi-
agnostics.com/cdr/sites/cdr/files/CDR_software_Instal-
lation_Manual_31_0_0_0_2.pdf
4.13 CDR 900 VCI Manager Software
Through out this manual, you will see references to the
CDR 900 VCI Manager Software (VCI Manager (CDR)).
This software comes as part of the CDR Tool Software
version 17.8 and later and gets installed automatically
during its installation. CDR 900 VCI Manager software
enables the connection of the CDR 900 to a PC, repro-
gramming the device with updates as needed, recover-
ing it in case of rare error conditions and recovering the
device for first time use. The CDR Tool Software will
interact with the CDR Manager software when needed
but users can also launch the Manager software from
the program file start menu under the BOSCH menu as
well.
To get started, users must Setup and Register the CDR
900 through the CDR Software application by opening
CDR Tool Software version 17.8 or newer and follow the
instructions provided when clicking on How to Setup
and Register CDR 900 from the Register CDR 900 Device
selection under the Setup menu in the CDR Tool Soft-
ware.
The instructions will guide users through the process
of setting up and registering their CDR 900. Below is
a summary of the steps required before using the CDR
900:
1. Program (recover) the CDR 900 for the first time
2. Configure the CDR 900 for Wireless operation (opti-
onal)
3. Register the CDR 900 with the CDR Tool software
Setup and Registration is also covered in this user
document. It is recommended however, that users refer
to the CDR Tool Software for the latest instructions on
getting the CDR 900 setup and registered for use.
4.13.1 CDR 900 Wireless Setup (Hardware)
The CDR 900 can be configured to communicate with
the PC wirelessly using the two Wireless Dongles (P/N:
1699200155). Using the Wireless Dongles allows the
PC to connect to the CDR 900 through a simple point-
to-point wireless connection. This is the preferred
method for connecting the CDR 900 to a PC wirelessly.
First, the a wireless dongle must be installed into the
CDR 900. Use the following procedure to install the
wireless adapter into your CDR 900.
1. Ensure power is removed from CDR 900.
2. Remove the lower boot from the CDR 900.
3. Install the wireless adapter into the USB port.
4. Replace the lower boot on the CDR 900.
Next, install the second wireless dongle from your kit
into the PC. Use the following procedure to install your
wireless dongle into your PC.
1. Identify a USB 2.0 compatible port on your PC that
is accessible. Do not plug wireless adapter into a
USB hub.
2. Install the wireless adapter into the PC USB port.
You may have to wait for your PC to install and con-
figure the wireless adapter driver onto your PC.
Your PC and CDR 900 hardware is now ready for a wire-
less connection.
Reminder: You should always use Windows to Safely
Eject the wireless adapter before physically removing it
from your PC.
4.13.2 Identifying Your CDR 900 by Serial Number
The best way to keep track of your CDR 900 is by refer-
ring to the Serial Number on the back label of the CDR
900. It is the last 8 characters of the product identifica-
tion code located directly below the bar code on the
label. The CDR 900 can be also identified electrically
using the same serial number as imprinted on the label.
You may need to refer to this serial number when you
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