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1 GENERAL DESCRIPTION .....................................................................................................................................................2

1.1 COMMUNICATION UNIT 88890020.......................................................................................................................................2
1.2 CONNECTION .......................................................................................................................................................................2
1.3 SOFTWARE ..........................................................................................................................................................................2
1.4 WARNING ............................................................................................................................................................................2
2 GETTING STARTED ON A PC WITHOUT VCADS-PRO INSTALLED. ........................................................................3
2.1 FILES ...................................................................................................................................................................................3
3 CABLES......................................................................................................................................................................................4
3.1 USB CABLE .........................................................................................................................................................................4
3.2 VEHICLE CABLE ...................................................................................................................................................................4
4 LED’S..........................................................................................................................................................................................6

5 SETTING UP WLAN ................................................................................................................................................................8

5.1 CONFIGURATION VIA VCADS-PRO AND ADMIN0020.EXE ...................................................................................................8
5.2 WLAN CONCEPT: DIRECT MODE (ALSO CALLED ADD-HOC MODE) ..................................................................................10
5.3 WLAN CONCEPT: VIA AN ACCESS POINT (ALSO CALLED INFRA STRUCTURE MODE) .........................................................11
ALTERNATIVE 1: WEP AND MAC-ADDRESS ...................................................................................................................................12
ALTERNATIVE 2: WPA AND PSK ....................................................................................................................................................12
ALTERNATIVE 3: 802.1X ..................................................................................................................................................................12
6 UPDATE OF 88890020 SOFTWARE ....................................................................................................................................12
6.1 SW DISTRIBUTION .............................................................................................................................................................12
6.2 SW UPDATE OF 88890020 .................................................................................................................................................12
7 TROUBLESHOOTING...........................................................................................................................................................12
7.1 KNOW PROBLEMS ..............................................................................................................................................................12
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1 General description
1.1 Communication unit 88890020
This communication unit enables a PC to communicate with different Volvo, Mack
and Renault vehicles. IT can also be used as an RP1210 unit.
Utilizes USB wire and Wireless LAN 802.11 b/g.
CAN is included in the HW. A driver will be available in the future.
Supports the standard RP1210A and B.
Do not place the unit on the dashboard. The temperature can be up to 120 degrees
and the interface performance is reduced if the temperature is above 85 degrees

1.2 Connection
Before WLAN can be activated, the 88890020 needs to be configured. The
configuration can only take place when the unit is connected via the USB cable.
The unit can be configured using VCADS-Pro or Admin0020.exe.
To be able to run in wireless mode between 88890020 and PC, the PC must have a
WLAN card installed which supports 128bits WEP encryption. The PC needs to be
connected to the LAN via cable or WLAN when communication is performed
between an Access Point and 88890020.

1.3 Software
Before the unit can be used, the PC needs to have a driver installed. This driver is
included on the VCADS-Pro CD.
When a new VCADS-Pro is distributed it might contain a new SW, which can be
downloaded to the 88890020.
There is a separate configuration and sw download tool available on the CD, called
Admin0020.exe. This application can be used if no VCADS is installed on the PC.

1.4 Warning
When working with a vehicle using a wireless communication
interface, it may not be apparent to others that work with the vehicle
is underway. Some activities, such as activation of certain vehicle
components or systems, could cause injury to someone at the vehicle
who is unaware that that the activity is about to take place. When
using a wireless communication interface, always keep the connected
vehicle in clear view and inform others around the vehicle about the
activities.
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2 Getting started on a PC without VCADS-Pro installed.

2.1 Files
The following files can be found on the VCADS-Pro CD in the directory
\program\RP1210A

RP1210manual_*.pdf This document.

88890020Installer.msi Installs drivers and ini-files according
to the RP1210 standard.
admin0020.msi Installs the configuration and sw
download tool and manual

To install the 88890020:

• Insert the CD.
• If the VCADS-Pro installation starts, press “Exit”.
• Go to the directory \program\RP1210A.
• Start the 88890020Installer.msi.
It will install the usb device drivers and RP1210 dll’s.
v3puwa32.dll is installed in C:\Windows\System32
v3puwa32.ini is installed in C:\Windows\
The file rp121032.ini will be created if it doesn’t exist. If it exists the
v3puwa32 will be added.
After installation you should be able to find adapter 88890020 in your
favorite RP1210a application.
• Start admin0020.msi.
Files will be placed in \Program Files\Adapter 88890020 Admin and a
menu will be placed in Start Programs.
See admin0020.pdf for more instructions on how to use this
application.

For some versions of Windows operating system, the procedure below might be
different.
To install the USB driver for 88890020:
• Connect the USB cable between the PC and 88890020.
• Windows will say “Found New Hardware”
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• The following question may appear “Can windows connect to windows

update…..”
o Select “No, not this time”
o Press “Next”.
• “Install the software automatically”, is pre selected. Press “Next”.
• On the warning:
o “88890020 Adapter has not passed Windows Logo testing to
verify its compatibility with Windows XP”
o press “Continue Anyway”
• Press “Finish”. Now the Power USB LED on the 88890020 is ON.

3 Cables
3.1 USB cable
Used between communication unit 88890020 and the PC. Standard USB 2.0 with
gold plated pins and maximum length of five meters. Can be purchased from a
local IT supplier.
The connector to the left, A, is plugged into the PC and the other one into
88890020. See pictures below.

3.2 Vehicle cable

The following cables are available from Volvo AB:
Volvo Part No: 88890026
Cable for connection between communication unit 88890020 and the
communication socket of the vehicle. OBD-connector.
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Volvo Part No: 88890027

8-pin connector. Same as used on current Volvo interface 9998555.

Volvo Par No: 88890034 9-pin connector for the US market

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4 LED’s
On the communication unit 88890020 you will find six LED´s of different colour. These LED´s indicates
status of the communication unit. See table below for an overview.

Colour Text on label Description

Green Power USB / Communication unit 88890020 receives power from the USB port. The
Communication LED will blink on traffic.

If this LED and the red LED Critical Error is switching between ON and
OFF, the communication unit is lacking internal software or the internal
software is corrupted.

Green Power Vehicle Communication unit 88890020 is powered through the vehicle connector.

Blue WLAN WLAN active and running. The LED indicates the strength of the current
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WLAN connection.
The different strengths are indicated by the duration the LED is ON versus
OFF. The longer the LED is ON, the better the connection is.
0% = No connection
25% = Bad connection
50% = Connected
75% = Good connection
100% = Very good connection
An example:
ON, ON, ON, OFF. Indicates 75%.
If the communication unit is configured for WLAN and can not find an
Access Point or PC, the Error Warning LED will lit. Once it can establish
a connection the Error Warning LED will be switched off (if no other
errors are detected).

Yellow Error Warning
There are errors logged inside communication unit 88890020. Use Tools,
Options, Comm. unit configuration, in the VCADS Pro menu to read out
the errors. The communication unit needs to be connected using a USB
cable to read out errors.
These errors are not critical.

Yellow Temp Warning The allowed communication unit 88890020 temperature is out of range, –
40°C (-40°F) to +85°C (+185°F). Heat up or cool down the unit by placing
the unit in a normally tempered room.

Note: Please note that if the communication unit is equipped with WLAN,
the temperature range is 0°C (32°F) to +45°C (113°F). When the USB
cable is connected, the WLAN is disconnected and the -40°C (-40°F) to
+85°C (+185°F) are the temperature limits once again.

Red Critical Error There is a critical error in the Communication unit 88890020.
If this LED is constantly lit, you should:

1. Use Tools, Options, Comm. unit configuration, in VCADS Pro to

read out the errors. admin0020.exe can also be used. The
communication unit needs to be connected using a USB cable to
read out errors. Please note that some critical errors might prevent
any communication with the unit.

2. Follow the trouble-shooting guide to rectify the problem. (Not

available yet)
If this LED, and the green LED, Power USB, is switching between ON and
OFF, the communication unit is missing internal software or the internal
software is corrupted.
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Note: All LED´s are ON a short moment when the communication unit 88890020 is powered. This is a way to
be sure that all LED´s are working correctly.

5 Setting up WLAN
5.1 Configuration via VCADS-Pro and admin0020.exe

When WLAN configuration takes place using either of the two applications, the
v3puwa32.ini is updated with the parameters needed to run in wireless mode. This
means that VCADS-Pro or admin0020.exe can be used to configure the unit and
also prepare the PC to be used by other RP1210 applications. Picture below shows
menus from VCADS-Pro.

88890020, USB-adapter

Configuration of 88890020 and, behind the scene , RP1210

Unit 1
Unit 2
…

Same info stored in

three places:
Nick name
IP-Address
SSID
Channel
..

Update of
WLAN settings

V3puwa32.dll V3puwa32.ini

USB-port
Update of 88890020 via USB cable

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Below is a picture showing what VCADS-Pro looks like checking for RP1210
installed units.

88890020, USB-adapter

Execute of any RP1210 application using 88890020 as an RP1210 device. This is

what VCADS-Pro looks like checking for RP1210 units.

Unit 1
Unit 2
…

V3puwa32.ini

V3puwa32.dll

Wlan

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5.2 WLAN concept: Direct Mode (also called Add-Hoc mode)

Enables wireless communication between the PC and the adapter.

Using VCADS-Pro
The PC will automatically be configured to look for the selected
adapter only.
The IP-address, channel and SSID are set automatically.

Using admin0020.exe
See manual admin0020.pdf

Level of Security in Direct Mode

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Communication is performed using WEP, Wired Equivalent Privacy. The WEP-

key is generated automatically and is not seen during configuration.

5.3 WLAN concept: Via an access point (also called Infra Structure mode)

Enable the PC to communicate with the adapter via the local area network, LAN.
The PC can be connected to the LAN via cable or WLAN and the adapter will
communicate with the closest Access Point connected to the LAN. This mode will
only work properly as long as the LAN is fast enough.
Consult Your IT expert when configuring the 88890020 for this mode.

Level of security in Via access point mode

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Alternative 1: WEP and MAC-address

Communication is performed using WEP, Wired Equivalent
Protection. The WEP-key is entered during configuration.
The MAC-address shall be entered into the Access Point for
additional security.

Alternative 2: WPA and PSK

Communication is performed using WPA, Wi-Fi Protected Access.

Alternative 3: 802.1x
Communication is performed using the standard EAP_MSCHAP v2.
The 88890020 are to be considered as a PC. It has to log on to the
network using, in 88890020 saved, Username and Password.

6 Update of 88890020 Software

6.1 SW distribution
When a new VCADS-Pro is distributed it might contain a new SW to be
downloaded to 88890020.
Normally the newest SW shall be downloaded to the adapter.

6.2 SW update of 88890020

To update, see manual admin0020.pdf

7 Troubleshooting
7.1 Know problems
• The yellow LED “Error Warning” is sometimes activated for a minute.
o This is due to a bug in the firmware of the adapter. If error is read
from 88890020 by pressing “Status”, in admin0020.exe, it will
display “Supply-voltage is too low. Check the voltages supply to the
adapter”.
• “Power surge on hub port” is displayed on the Taskbar for some PC’s
o Can appear when the USB cable is connected to 88890020. The
adapter will start up and work properly anyway.