Hex GS-911 for BMW Motorcycles
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1 TABLE OF CONTENTS
1 Table of contents ....................................................................................................................... 2
2 GS-911 Basics ........................................................................................................................... 3
2.1 What is GS-911?............................................................................................................... 3
2.2 Terminology ...................................................................................................................... 3
2.3 How does GS-911 work? .................................................................................................. 3
2.4 Choosing the right GS-911 device ..................................................................................... 4
3 Registering your GS-911 ............................................................................................................ 5
4 Operating GS-911 with a computer ............................................................................................ 6
4.1 Installing the GS-911 software .......................................................................................... 6
4.2 Updating the GS-911 software .......................................................................................... 6
4.3 Using GS-911 software on Windows and Apple computers ............................................... 7
4.3.1 Using the GS-911 software for Windows ....................................................................... 7
4.3.2 Setting Wi-Fi access permissions.................................................................................. 8
4.4 Forwarding GS-911 logs to Hex Innovate .......................................................................... 8
5 Connecting GS-911 to a computer ............................................................................................. 9
5.1 Connecting to a GS-911 using Wi-Fi ................................................................................. 9
5.1.1 Creating a D2D connection between GS-911 and a control device .............................. 10
5.1.2 Creating an infrastructure connection between GS-911 and a control device ............... 11
5.1.3 Troubleshooting Wi-Fi connectivity problems .............................................................. 12
6 Operating GS-911 with a mobile phone or tablet ...................................................................... 14
6.1 Prerequisites for mobile control devices .......................................................................... 14
6.2 Using GS-911 software for mobile control devices ........................................................... 14
6.3 Service functionality and mobile control devices .............................................................. 16
7 Connecting GS-911 to a motorcycle ......................................................................................... 17
8 Troubleshooting communication issues .................................................................................... 20
9 Maintenance and diagnostic functions ...................................................................................... 21
9.1 Checking the motorcycle’s battery power and ignition power ........................................... 21
9.2 GS-911 Remote diagnostics............................................................................................ 21
9.3 AutoScanning ................................................................................................................. 22
9.4 Selecting a motorcycle series and model......................................................................... 24
9.5 Listing the motorcycle’s electronic modules ..................................................................... 25
9.6 Upgrading to a Professional software licence .................................................................. 25
9.7 Emergency functionality .................................................................................................. 26
9.7.1 Reading all current fault codes for a chosen module ................................................... 27
9.7.2 Clearing current fault codes ........................................................................................ 27
9.7.3 Reading software values from a chosen module in real time ....................................... 28
9.8 Service functionality ........................................................................................................ 31
9.9 Service reminder/vehicle functions .................................................................................. 31
9.10 Administrative functionality .............................................................................................. 33
10 GS-911 extension cables ..................................................................................................... 34
11 Resources............................................................................................................................ 35
11.1 Becoming a GS-911 Beta tester ...................................................................................... 35
11.2 Help for Apple OS X users running GS-911 software ....................................................... 35
11.3 Using obsolete control devices ........................................................................................ 35
11.4 Glossary of terms ............................................................................................................ 35
11.5 Finding a repair manual for your BMW or Husqvarna motorcycle ..................................... 35
11.6 Getting help .................................................................................................................... 36
12 Finding the diagnostic connector .......................................................................................... 37
13 Notices and copyright ........................................................................................................... 38