Like the WDS, the hardware is likely nearing the end of it's usefulness. I'm going to bet that most of us can see where this is going. Going forward the current VDR will continue to operate on 1996 to 2012 model year vehicles. VDR will remain active as a tool selection in the IDS software. This is primarily due to lack of components to produce and repair VDRs. Vehicle Data Recorder (VDR)The current VDR sales and repair support has been discontinued by Rotunda and Snap-On. This new licensing strategy means the VCM II - CFR can be used just like the VDR without paying for the traditional VCM based subscription fee. The VCM II software subscription will be associated with PC / IDS software, as opposed to the current licensing strategy which is linked to the VCM itself. All VCM II's are capable of being used as a CFR when the user attaches the Rotunda supplied optional pendant. The Customer Flight Recorder (CFR) is the replacement for the existing Vehicle Data Recorder (VDR). Shock resistant rubber boots for a shop environment New electronic components for improved operation The VCM II is designed to have comparable vehicle and model year coverage to the current VCMĮnhanced 802.11 wireless that includes USB wireless cards for the VCM II and PC, which removes dependency on service department wireless infrastructureĬontains temperature controlled software to control operation in extreme high and low temperatures Some of the highlights of the VCM II are:

The Pendant cable is available at an extra minimal cost. The VCM II has CFR capability with the addition of an optional Pendant cable. It will include 802.11 Wireless when launched as part of the base price (not a separate item).Īll VCM II's will also be upgradeable to operate as a Customer Flight Recorder (CFR) to replace the functionality of the current Vehicle Data Recorder (VDR), which is no longer available. The VCM II was developed to have comparable coverage to the VCM. Other non-Ford J2534 vehicle communication devices are not compatible or supported. IDS software is only compatible with the VCM and VCM II. Some additional screens will be included to identify the VCM and VCM II (devices). IDS will function with VCM II in 1st half of 2012. The Ford Integrated Diagnostic System (IDS) user interface will only be impacted by minimal changes to accommodate the additional VCM II and CFR functionality. Integrated Diagnostic System Software (IDS) The VMM will continue to be supported and functional with the VCM and VCM II. The Vehicle Measurement Module (VMM) strategy remains unchanged. IDS software will support both the current VCM and new VCM II devices. The IDS VCM II launch is targeted for North America in the 1st half of 2012.

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