How to update Benz MB SD Connect C4 firmware to 2.30

If the Mercedes Benz MB SD Connect C4 diagnostic system reports “DCDI-eErrorCode=204 (204)” error, the possible reason is that the SD Connect Star diagnosis firmware program was deleted so that the Star multiplexer WIFI and configuration are failed. The only solution is to update and flash the firmware.  Error screenshots taken below:



Follow the instruction here to updare the MB SD Connect C4 multiplexer firmware:
Update Star diagnosis Connect main unit firmware to 2.30 version:

1)　Prepare 6 AA5 batteries, follow the pdf document “How to install MB SD C4 rechargeable battery” to installed battery
https://www.autonumen.com/category-163-b0-MB+Star+Compact+C4.html
NOTE: Must use the new battery and make sure battery is fully charged, otherwise may fail to update the firmware. Connect the Star diagnostic Connect multiplexer with computer via LAN cable and connect it with vehicle using OBD main cable. If SD C4 cannot connect to vehicle, feed it with OBD 12V power supply. If SD Connect is not connected with vehicle or fed with OBD 12V power supply, the SD Connect will report 622 firmware update fail error.
2)      Open 2012.09 DAS software, browse to C:/program files/SDconnect Toolkit, to check if the three files are included in the folder: Update-automatic, Update-manual, Update-Special, shown as picture below:

If the file names are incorrect, rename the file.
3) Reboot the computer
4)  Start updating firmware. Follow the instruction on “2 Update SDconnect”
https://mega.co.nz/#!PpMnSARa!BCD8S0Dv-9GWYR3OnzQp_TTZZG7zmtE1yBmxmVxsHxI

Mercedes BENZ C5 SD Connect Xentry Tab Kit Technical Support

Why MB Star Diagnostic tool is so well-received by thousands of users, its technology and quality is developed after lots of experiments and improvement. Recently, autonumen.com provide a new Star diagnosis bundle, Mercedes BENZ C5 SD Connect Xentry Tab Kit( Newest Mercedes BENZ Diagnostic Tool;Original second hand Mercedes BENZ C5 SD Connect Xentry Tab Kit;With original software and tablet kit;Support BENZ latest protocol)
BENZ C5 SD Connect Diagnostic Tool Description:
Mercedes Benz C5 Xentry Connect diagnostic interface, produced by French ACTIA Company and equipped with Panasonic Xentry-Tab, can test Engine / Transmission / air conditioning /SRS/ABS/ anti-theft system and OBD-II system.
Benz C5 can provide complete diagnosis for the newest hybrid W222. And it has a qualitative improvement in hardware and software by authorization of diagnostic interface to control the software.
BENZ C5 SD Connect Diagnostic Tool Feature:
Efficient diagnostic program and complete vehicle database
Simple and easy-to-use user interface (UI)
High-performance Tab with 4G memory and 13.3 inch LCD touch screen
Advanced upgraded VCI+ communication inter
Support Wired/ wireless connection
Cover all new Mercedes Benz models.
BENZ C5 SD Connect Diagnostic Tool Configuration parameters
A full set of kit configuration
1.Panasonic newest widescreen tab.
2.The original Xentry-Connect by ACTIA
3.Mercedes Benz OBD2 diagnostic cable
Panasonic widescreen Xentry-Tab technical parameters:
OS: windows 7
ultimate CPU:4G
Hard disk memory: 250G
13.3inch touch screen
Xentry-Connect (VCI+) Technical Parameters:
OS: Windows Embedded Standard 7(32bit)
Processor: ArrandaieCeleron P4500 oder P4505(38W TDP)
Memory: 4G hard disk with 256GB SSD
Display: 128*64 PX
Battery: 40 minutes (When CPU capacity to 60%)
Weight: 1.9KG
Network connection: WLAN : IEEE802.11 a/b/g/n2.4+5GHZ

Mercedes Benz star C3/C4/C5 buying guide

Mercedes benz star scanner is a very popular auto scanner in the market. However,Many customer are confused to choose when they want to buy one, because there is four version of mb star:Mercedes Benz star c3,benz star c4, Benz Star SD Connect Compact 4 C4 and super MB benz star C5.

So now,i will summarize their similarity and difference,hope it will helpful for customers to choose.
Similarity:
1.Benz star C3/C4 and MB star sd connect c4,Super MB Star c5 use same software.
2.For the hardware, Benz star C3/C4/C5 is same function in diagnosing.
Difference:
1.For the functions, MB star c3 and c4 are almost the same,C4 can do all the works what C3 does and it is the replacement of Compact C3.
Just benz star c4 size is small and weight is light,much convience and the anti‐interrupting ability is better.
One more thing, as customer feedback, the advantage of c3 is can do trucks best.
2.MB starC3, C4 just can support Mercedes Benz cars manufactured after year 2000. Super MB star c5,Benz SD Connect C4 can support all current and new coming MB vehicles.
3.Benz star c3,c4,SD connect C4 update by Harddisk.That means when customer want to update,they need to send back harddisk to supplier,after finish update,then send back to them again or just buy a new HDD.For the long international distance,it may need about 2 weeks can complete one time update,so it is very trouble and inconvience.
Under this suitation,Super mb benz star c5 is release, it is can update through super mb star official web directly, which will be much convience and time saving.
In addition,Super mb star C5 work with W204, W207, W212, 405, 451, 452 and 454. Besides the software c3 and c4 own,it added three more software: SD Media, Xentry and Smart TAN Code.
SD Media: Video and PDF lessons;
Xentry:New software released by Benz Company after 04/2009 by diagnosis new cars. Xentry software for diagnosing W 204,W207 and W212 which C3 and C4 does not support;
Smart TAN Code: Opened special function in DAS program with Smart cars 405/ 451/452/ 454.Besides, it also opened more special functions, such as engineer mode, remove limitations,etc, which Star C3 and Star C4 do not have.
4.Now we turn to MB star SD connect C4 again.MB Star SD connect C4 not only support KL diagnosis and three lines CAN BUS diagnosis, but also support UDS diagnose protocol, Because it have UDS chips. Star C3,C4,c5 don’t have this chip, so they can not support UDS.
The most advantage of SD connect c4 is: It can connect to PC by wireless or Lan cable.So it will be much more convience than Benz star C3/C4/c5.
Besides, Mercedes Benz star SD connect C4 interface components used the military quickly inserted techniques that can support one million times plug, more stably;And all of the its core components adopt new original packaged chip, plus 24 hours fatigue test, to ensure its stable release.
So in all,each version have its advantage,just see which one is most suitable and interested you.

V2017.9 Original Software Mercedes Benz MB SD C5 SD Connect Compact 5 Star Diagnosis with Engineer

Benz c5 can provide complete diagnosis for the newest hybrid W222. And it has a qualitative improvement in hardware and software by authorization of diagnostic interface to control the software.can work on windows xp, win7/8/10 system.

Xentry Connect C5 Benz SD Connect DoIP Wifi MB Star C5 Xentry Tab Kit Diagnosis Multiplexer
Benz c5 can provide complete diagnosis for the newest hybrid W222. And it has a qualitative improvement in hardware and software by authorization of diagnostic interface to control the software.
The tool we sell do not include the xentry tab, you can equip one yourself or choose other laptop, it is just as a display, no special requirement.
Xentry Connect (VCI+) Technical Parameters:
1.OS: Windows Embedded Standard 7(32bit)
2.Processor: ArrandaieCeleron P4500 oder P4505(38W TDP)
3.Memory: 4G hard disk with 256GB SSD
4.Display: 128*64 PX
5.Battery: 40 minutes (When CPU capacity to 60%)
6.Weight: 1.9KG
7.Network connection: WLAN : IEEE802.11 a/b/g/n2.4+5GHZ
The way to connect: support wireless connection via 1000M workshop switches, also support wired connection.
What the difference on diagnostic systems based on Xentry Connect from other equipment used to diagnose Mercedes cars?
What are its distinguishing features?
Hardware, despite the similarity of many solutions with multiplexers SD Connect –
but the different All diagnostic software is loaded into the Xentry Connect multiplexer itself.
The management software can be installed on any computer with Windows 7 – 32-bit or Windows 8 – 32-bit and serves only for communication with the multiplexer
The licensing system is reworked – now licenses are stored on MB servers – Any license changes are tracked by the multiplexer when connected to the Internet network.
Why should buy Xentry connect
After 2015, all Star Diagnosis equipment is no longer supported. First of all, this means that there is no update of the diagnostic data for the newest cars and their systems, as well as the lack of the possibility of coding and programming of electronic units due to the backlog of the software data level in the device, from data in the electronic control units of the car.
Already at the end of 2014, at most dealerships, almost all of the previously used Star Diagnosis Compact4 with SD Connect DoIP multiplexers were almost completely removed. Instead, dealers received Xentry Kit kits, which include the latest Xentry Connect multiplexers and Xentry Tab tablets from Panasonic. Tablets are custom-made, although they also have a “civilian” version – the Panasonic Toughbook CF-D1,
somewhat inferior in terms of battery life to the original Xentry Tab, but it has a much more powerful configuration.
Honestly, the need to use the Xentry Tab on non-dealer services seems somewhat exaggerated to me. With dealers everything is clear – they were forced to use this equipment.
And what about workshop service? Undoubtedly, the tablet from Panasonic is not very bad … But … Its price is disheartening. The cost of the Japanese tablet is realistic to buy pieces of eight new laptops or tablets from other manufacturers.
So , we suggest buy Xentry connect from us , then buy a laptop yourself . the software from which Xentry Connect is managed can be installed without any problems on any computer that has a 32-bit version of Windows 7, Windows 8 or Windows 10. It’s clear with Xentry Connect itself – there’s no alternative .
After all, in this choice there are many reasons that encourage one to make a decision. The main thing is one: since 2015, the diagnostic multiplexer Xentry Connect C5 becomes the only one used at dealerships.
Thus, by purchasing this equipment, you do not lag behind the progress. You use in your work the best that is available today. Each your client, seeing with his own eyes that you in your work use the same device that he saw at the dealer’s service station, will understand that he made the right decision entrusting his car to your specialists.