Mazda Training manual — part 39

M-MDS Introduction

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PDS Soft Case

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This soft case can be used to carry the optional available Pocket PC and the VCM.

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PDS USB Master Host Adapter

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The VCM and the designated Pocket PC can be connected using an off-the-shelf
USB sync cable or USB/Serial autosync cable with this adapter.

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Curriculum Training

00-7

Introduction M-MDS

Optional M-MDS Accessory

M-MDS Cart

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The optional wheeled cart accommodates all the system components and allows flexible
use of the M-MDS laptop in different working locations. It comprises a retractable desk
and a VCM holding space.

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In addition to that, the dedicated M-MDS cart is the right way to store and protect the
M-MDS when not in use. The laptop PC case and the lower cabinet can be locked by
key.

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00-8 Curriculum

Training

IDS Installation

Curriculum Training

01-1

Setting up M-MDS

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The following pages will enable you to build a fully operational M-MDS diagnostic
computer from the M-MDS Kit and a locally supplied laptop computer.

Installing IDS Software on the Laptop Computer

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In this step the software will be installed on the laptop PC.

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insert IDS DVD

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select "IDS" from installation menue

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select set-up language

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click NEXT

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accept license agreement (tick) and click NEXT

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confirm information about firewall characteristics (tick) and click NEXT

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accept (recommended) or change the proposed installation location on your hard
drive and click NEXT

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click INSTALL (this will take a few minutes)

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when the installation process is completed you will be asked to remove the IDS DVD
from the DVD drive

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click FINISH

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restart your computer

Installation IDS

01-2 Curriculum

Training

Installing Calibration Files

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In this step the calibration files needed for module programming will be installed on the
laptop PC.

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insert IDS DVD again

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select "Calibrations" from installation menue

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click NEXT

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accept license agreement (tick) and click NEXT

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accept (recommended) or change the proposed installation location on your hard
drive and click NEXT

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click INSTALL (this will take a few minutes)

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click FINISH

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click EXIT

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remove the IDS DVD from the DVD drive