SD Connect C4 DoIP PCB rework like Xentry Connect C5

About: How to rework a cloned MB star diagnosis SD connect C4 PCB to support DoIP, working as well as Xentry Connect C5

Details included:

What is DoIP?

What’s the advantage of DoIP?

Why DoIP is applied to automotive / cars?

What is a SDconnect DoIP device?

What is a DoIP cable?

How to rework clone SDConnect C4 PCB for DoIP diagnosis?

What is DoIP?

Diagnostic Communication over Internet Protocol

Short and simple: “DoIP is the packaging of diagnostic messages

in Ethernet frames for communication of a diagnostic tester with a vehicle”

1.DoIP is a standardized diagnostic transport protocol according to

ISO 13400 (see the note below)

2.DoIP is used in combination with the standardized diagnostic protocol

UDS (ISO 14229-5: UDSonIP)

3.Services of UDSonIP are identical to UDSonCAN
4.DoIP with Ethernet 100 Base-TX instead of CAN enables substantial

higher bandwidth

5.Vehicle access with DoIP is backwards compatible using discretionary

pins of the existing diagnostic connector

6.DoIP enables easy integration into various network structures,

even with WLAN

Note:  ISO 13400

ISO 13400-1:2011 describes the general use cases and communication scenarios which are covered by an Internet Protocol-based vehicle communication standard. Each use case drives specific communication capabilities of the vehicle communication interface, for instance in order to be interoperable in an existing computer network.

The diagnostic communication over Internet Protocol (DoIP) protocol supports the standardized service primitive interface as specified in ISO 14229-2.

The descriptions in ISO 13400-1:2011 cover different application layer implementations, such as:

enhanced vehicle diagnostics (system diagnostics beyond legislated functionality, non-emissions-related system diagnostics);
WWH-OBD (World-Wide Harmonized On-Board Diagnostics) as specified in ISO 27145-2 and ISO 27145-3.

What’s the advantage of DoIP?

Performant handling of huge data volumes

Time-saving at ECU Flash Programming

Cost-efficient because no VCI is necessary

Simple integration to IT Infrastructure

Flexible use because of standardized communication

Integrated with other standards for vehicle diagnosis

Future-proof technology enables various use cases

Why DoIP is applied to automotive / cars?

Increasing interconnection of vehicles and their environment

Driving assistance and infotainment systems cause huge data volume

Increasing time for flash programming at production line and after-sales service

DoIP as a performant and flexible vehicle access

What is a SDconnect DoIP device?

SDconnect DoIP devices for diagnosis of the model 222 S-Class have “SDconnect DoIP” on the model plate of the device (system number 170000 or higher). SDconnect DoIP includes an Ethernet switch, which switches the TCP/IP messages in the event of DoIP diagnosis to the vehicle side.

DoIP diagnostic tool for Benz:

SD connect C4 genuine (the clone need rework)

DoIP Xentry Connect C5, clone or genuine

What is a DoIP cable?

It’s a cable used to updated to DoIP with SD connect C4 clone.

How to rework SDconnect C4 for DoIP diagnosis?

The difference between DoIP and non-DoIP is pcb with Ethernet switch or not.

For SDConnect C4 china clone: rework and update to DoIP

You need:

Here is a parts kit to upgrade your SDConnect to DoIP:

DoIP piggyback board, power board and new DoIP cable.
If your SDConnect is china made you have to solder one missing connector.

What has been done:

Housing
Keyboard replaced
Side metal covers replaced
Top plastic cover replaced
Battery case with sensor and battery lock replaced
Full set of screws replaced

Electronics
LCD board replaced
SDCard replaced
Connectors board replaced
LAN connector replaced
DoIP piggyback board added

Processor board
MPC processor replaced
C161 processor replaced
PIC replaced
Full set of RAM(6 chips) replaced
Full set of ROM(4 chips) replaced
PHY LAN controller replaced
PCMCIA slot replaced
20pin aux connector added
SD slot added
Some minor improvements, resoldering, cleaning etc.

Relay board
Can chokes added
All capacitors replaced
Main power regulators and inductors replaced
Some minor improvments, resoldering, cleaning etc.

Done! And your SD connect C4 DoIP now.

Credit to Anturage who made such great job. Note that experienced tech is required to PCB rework; otherwise, you would damage your device- TRYING ON YOUR OWN RISK.

Also, you have another way for W222 DoIP diagnosis, that is: go for Xentry Connect C5. No matter it’s original or not, it has good compatibility of DoIP diagnosis.

Vediamo works with DoIP Xentry Connect C5 – Confirmed!

 

2017 new DoIP Xentry Connect C5 new test reports: C5 is verified to work well with Vediamo software for Benz diagnosis / modification / programming.

Tested by professionals working for Autonumen.com

What is Xentry Connect C5?

It’s a new MB diagnostic tool, released in Nov. 2017. it’s a real C5, 1:1 clone of the original, not the fake one with another look of SD connect C4.

With a lot of qualitative improvement in hardware and software, it supports DoIP diagnosis that MB STAR C3 & SD connect C4 fail.

What is Vediamo?

It’s Benz Development and Engineering Software, has no limitation in diagnosis / modification / programming function are open which can not be through the VEDOC (the original application code changes with flow) can be free to increase or decrease the SA code, modify the objective, for example: the increase of vehicles equipped with SA500 electric folding mirrors. Commonly known as the Xentry and DAS development mode: open data project version in 2010 after the release, increase the number of functional limitations. So we will meet the vehicle version is too new to be into the control unit in use, or are unable to do any special modifications to the control unit.

How Xentry Connect C5 + Vediamo works for Benz?

Take an example here for you all:

AMG Menu unlock on normal 180,200,250,250 CLA

you will get this with the AMG Menu… on the normal one it’s down in the right corner E1-7, S1-7,M1-7

if you have the NTG 5 you will have the AMG Menu there as well, with PSI, oil temp. and the car in the Settings will no longer be a Urban style CLA it’s the 45 then.

Post pics

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How to use mb sd c5 to program Mercedes Benz W246

 

New Design MB SD Connect Compact 5 has the same function as MB SD C4, this article is about how to program Mercedes W246.

Diagnostic software: March 2020 Xentry
Model series: B(242 246)
Vehicle model designation:246 242
Engine:270 910
Transmission: All

The diagnostic process begins:
*The Progress has 5 steps
*The boundary condition is recorded
*The control units are being initialized
*Check of VIN
*The Coding of the control units is read
*The emissions-relevant data are out from the vehicle

The following prompt appears as shown below:Initialization of the multiplexer has failed

Click Repeat, and then repeat the operation until the fifth time when you click Repeat, the selected system software will be automatically updated

The status of the ignition cannot be read out from the vehicle. The current ignition status of the vehicle must be set manually

Note: Continuing the procedure without switching on the ignition can lead to faults or errors in the procedure…

MB STAR C5 supported car list

Passenger Car Support List:
A(176), A(169), A(168), B(246), B(245), CLC(117), C(204) C(203), C(202), 190(201), E(212), E(211), E(210), 124(124), S(222), S(221), S(220), S(140), S(126),

E(207), CLK(209), CLK(208), CLS(218), CLS(219), CL(216), CL(215), CL(140) SLK(172), SLK(171), SLK(170), SL(231), SL(230), SL(129), SL(107), SLS(197),

M(166), M(164), M(163), G(463), G(461), E(212), E(211), E(210), 124(124), S(222), S(221),S(220), S(140), CLK(209), CLK(208), CLS(218), CLS(219), CL(216),

CL(215), CL(140), SLK(172), SL(231), SL(230), SL(129), SL(107),SLS(197), M(166), M(164), M(163), G(460), GL(164), GLK(204), R(251)

Van Support List:
MB 100(631), T1, SprinterIII, SprinterII, SprinterI, Sprinter900, Citan, Vito(639), Vito(638), V(638), Viano(639), T2, Vario, Vaneo(414)

Truck Support List:
Actros963/4, Actros2,3, AtegoIII, AtegoII, AxorII, Eonic, Zetros, Actros, Atego Light, Atego Heavey, HPN M96, Atron, HPN M2000, SKL, FSK, Further model series

Unimog Support List:
U20, UGN, UHN

Solved! VXDIAG Benz C6 D oIP DTS Monaco No License Error

 

Here’s the working solution to vxdiag benz c6 doip vci DTS Monaco engineering program  “No licensed hardware available” error.

Error image attached:

Solution:

Free download DTS Monaco license for vxdiag c6 benz

https://mega.nz/file/lNhyQQTT#WpDnu6VDKxOI8XyBEe9XihZLYqi94Y_9ugtRPc2FpFQ

Connect c6 with vehicle and computer, download the license above.

Now DTS Monaco works properly.

VXDIAG Benz C6 Xentry test on W251 R300

 

Vehicle model: Mercedes Benz W251 R300

Device:  VXDIAG Benz C6 DoIP vcx plus with 03/2019 Xentry HDD

set up connection

connect vxdiag c6 benz with vehicle and laptop

communicator light turns on indicates that well communication is built

Run Xentry software, select model for diagnosis

Run a quick test

VXDIAG C6 Benz is able to access to 26 modules on the R300

Perform fault code read/clear

Actual values

Complete list of guided tests

Control unit adaptations, incl. variant coding, learning processes, correction programming and control module programming

Diagnose each module, i.e CGW- Central gateway diagnosis

Diagnose each module, i.e CGW- Central gateway diagnosis