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Contents
Introduction.........................................................................................5
Standards and Protocols Supported ................................................................................ 5
VSI NxGen Hardware Specifications................................................................................. 6
System Requirements ...................................................................................................... 6
Power Connector.............................................................................................................. 6
Powering the Hardware............................................................................................ 7
Vehicle Network Connection .................................................................................... 7
Hardware Details.................................................................................7
External Connections ....................................................................................................... 7
DB-25......................................................................................................................... 7
Auxiliary Power ......................................................................................................... 7
USB............................................................................................................................ 7
12V DC....................................................................................................................... 7
Status Indicators............................................................................................................... 8
Software Installation ...........................................................................9
Installing the VSI NxGen Software ................................................................................... 9
VSI NxGen Configuration Utility..................................................................................... 14
Hardware Connection to the PC.......................................................15
Included Software Applications.......................................................15
DG Update...................................................................................................................... 15
DG Update –Drivers Out of Date ........................................................................... 17
Successful Connect –Update Available.................................................................. 17
Advanced Settings - Setting Default Time Check for Updates................................ 18
AVT Software.................................................................................................................. 18
AVT Startup............................................................................................................. 18
DG Data Recorder ................................................................................................... 20
DG Diagnostics ........................................................................................................ 22
VSI NxGen Firmware Update.......................................................................................... 23
Launch the VSI NxGen Firmware Update Programs Manually............................... 23
Appendix A. Technical Support and Return Merchandise.................24
Appendix B. Warranty Information and Limitation Statements.........25
