BS ISO 22900-1:2008

Foreword
Introduction
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Terms and definitions
4 Abbreviated terms
5 Specification release version information
   5.1 Specification release version location
   5.2 Specification release version
6 Use cases
   6.1 OEM merger
   6.2 Compatibility between VCIs from after-market tool
       suppliers
   6.3 Future vehicle technology and data link(s)
7 Modular VCI concept
   7.1 Compliance levels
   7.2 Tier 1 Modular VCI software compliance (SC)
   7.3 Tier 2 Modular VCI electrical compliance (EC)
   7.4 Tier 3 Modular VCI mechanical compliance (MC)
   7.5 Difference between software (SC) and electrical
       compliant (EC) MVCI Protocol Modules
8 Modular VCI compliance levels, hardware configurations
   and design requirements
   8.1 General
   8.2 Modular VCI "minimum compatibility" requirement matrix
   8.3 Software compliance (SC) level design requirements
   8.4 Electrical compliance (EC) level design requirements
   8.5 Mechanical compliance (MC) level design requirements
   8.6 Data Link Connector (DLC) cable and connector
9 Programmable power supply
10 General electrical requirements
11 General environmental durability requirements
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Provides the framework to allow diagnostic and reprogramming software applications from all vehicle manufacturers the flexibility to work with multiple vehicle communication interfaces (VCI) from multiple tool suppliers.

This part of ISO22900 provides the framework to allow diagnostic and reprogramming software applications from all vehicle manufacturers the flexibility to work with multiple vehicle communication interfaces (VCI) from multiple tool suppliers. This system enables each vehicle manufacturer to support all vehicle communication interfaces to perform diagnostics and to control the programming sequence for electronic control units (ECUs) in their vehicles.

This part of ISO22900 describes the applicable use cases to justify the benefits of ISO22900. It also specifies the design requirements to be followed by diagnostic and programming vehicle communication interface designers. The design requirements are categorized into different levels of conformance classes to provide:

• “software compliance”, a set of requirements for existing VCIs, which are software but not hardware compliant;

• “electrical compliance”, defining all signals and electrical interfaces that allow a system integrator to connect more than one VCI Protocol Module to the vehicle diagnostic connector and the host system;

• “mechanical compliance”, defining standard connectors on the VCI Protocol Module to interface to the vehicle Data Link Connector (DLC) and the host system, as well as defining a cabling concept to support interfacing more than one VCI Protocol Module.

The technical requirements specified in this part of ISO22900 have been influenced by the requirements of legal authority with regard to “vehicle OBD and programming”.

The Modular Vehicle Communication Interface hardware design requirements will provide appropriate development guidance for vehicle communication interface manufacturers to meet legal authority and automotive manufacturer demands with regard to inter-vendor operability.