The Ross-Tech HEX-NET is the wireless diagnostic system for all vehicles of the VAG group (VW, Audi, Seat, Skoda, Bentley) from 1992 up to the current model series as well as other small series and commercial vehicles based on VW technology.
Professional version
This version is particularly suitable for workshops and professional users, as you can diagnose an unlimited number of vehicles from the VAG Group.
Possible applications:
- Automatic test sequence
- Control unit information (also extended CAN info)
- actuator test (sequential/selective)
- Basic setting
- Coding (short/long/subsystems)
- Measurement value blocks (real-time data)
- Adjustment (long/short)
- Readiness (read/set)
- German error code database with error texts
- Service provision
- EOBD/OBD2 functions (cross-brand)
Advantages over older VCDS diagnostic systems:
- Wireless connection to PCs, laptops, smartphones and tablets
- Support of new vehicle generations from model year 2016 (e.g. Audi MLB2)
- Up to 3x faster communication at the vehicle (e.g. Auto-Scan) compared to HEX+CAN
- Monitoring of the vehicle voltage (terminals 15 and 30)
- Automatic switch-off, therefore permanent connection in the vehicle possible (sleep function)
- Up-to-date data through cloud functionality
- Improved materials for greater stability
Included:
- Plugins VC-Scope, TDI-Graph and LCode
- Software updates via download free of charge for an indefinite period, but at least 12 months
- Ross-Tech® HEX-NET® diagnostic interface (Professional Version)
- Connection cable USB-A to USB-B (length approx. 1 m)
- Practical carrying loop
- quick start guide
- Daily updated VCDS diagnostic software for Windows on USB stick
- Sturdy storage case
Illustration may vary
- 16-pin ISO 9141-2 OBD2 connector made of fibre-reinforced ABS plastic with very good fit
- PU-sheathed, extremely tear-resistant and flexible USB connection cable with high durability
- Gold-plated contacts for maximum stability and contact reliability
- 3 LEDs with status function for W-LAN, communication and short circuit detection
- 2 CAN diagnostic lines (KWP 6000 and KWP 7000)
- 2 K diagnostic lines (KWP 1281 and KWP 2000)
- License dongle function for VAG-COM Diagnostic Software (VCDS)
- Automatic baud rate detection
- Terminal 15 Monitoring
- Working memory: At least 4 GB
- Hard disk space: At least 1 GB
- Interface: USB 1.1 or newer
- Screen resolution: At least 800 x 600 (1024 x 768 recommended)
- Processor: Intel Pentium IV (equivalent or better), single core Atom processors are no longer supported
- Operating systems: Microsoft Windows 7, 8, 8.1 and 10
VCDS works on notebooks, subnotes, tablet PCs, most netbooks, and traditional desktop PCs. VCDS is not compatible with Microsoft Windows CE and RT! Other operating systems such as GNU/Linux or Apple Mac OS are not supported. The use of virtual machines such as VirtualPC, Parallels Desktop, VirtualBox or VMware is not recommended.