In Manage Software you can order different types of software. If you are working online, Tech Tool will automatically download software from Central Systems. After a successful order the software is downloaded to local storage and can be used offline. You can also view stored software and report unused software.
Depending on the connected product's electrical system, you will have to select between Manage Software... and Manage New Software....
Select Administrate Software... in the Tech Tool menu. A window will open.
Enter the following information under the tab Ordering Software (1):
A connection to central systems is established. Enter the DigiPass generated password when requested. The software is downloaded.
Note: Feedback is required between downloads in order to download the same software to the same chassis ID more than once.
Applicable to Volvo Trucks, Volvo Buses, and UD Trucks
Applicable to Volvo CE
You can check which software is available under the Available software tab (2), once software downloading is complete.
No connection to central systems is established to program the control units. Otherwise operations are carried out as usual.
If an engine control unit is programmed, a label is printed. To see the printed label, go to Print Label... in the Tech Tool menu.
A report must be sent as soon as a connection to central systems is possible.
If a report is not sent, all downloaded software will be treated as if it has not been used. It is therefore very important to send the report.
Twenty-one (21) days after downloading, a message is shown explaining that there is software to report
Note: If feedback is not made in time, the downloaded software becomes unusable. The user will be charged whether the software is used or not. If feedback is not made in time, it may also lead to faults in VDA.
You are connected to central systems. Enter your password when requested. The report is now sent to central systems.
If unused or unreported software is found in the computer when it is started, the following message is displayed:
The message states that the computer contains unused or unreported software (1).
If you wish to continue logging in, select Continue (2).
If you wish to see details of the unused or non-reported software, select Details (3). The Administrate software window will open. For instructions on how to report used or unused software, see Report unused software and Report used software.
If parameter programming (for parameter level 3) has been performed while not connected to Central Systems, the saved parameter changes are shown under the Parameter programming (3) tab. You can now select to update Central Systems with this information.
You are connected to central systems. Enter your password when requested. The report is now sent to central systems.
Select Administrate Software New... in the Tech Tool menu. A new tab will open. You can close Manage New Software... by clicking the x on the tab.
The table in the Campaign tab will show a list of available campaigns. If there are no campaigns, the Software tab will open instead with the search result. The number of available campaigns and software will be shown in the tab headings.
Note: You can only order one campaign at a time.
Alternative |
Description |
Update control unit with new software |
Update the software in the node with the newest software. Other dependent nodes may be updated as well. |
Reload control unit with existing software |
Reload the node with the existing software. If the existing software no longer exists for download, an update will be recommended instead. |
Replace hardware |
Order software to replace a control unit. |
If you already know the number of the accessory kit you want to download, you can order it directly.
The Stored Software tab shows if there is stored software on the computer. Software that is used is indicated with an icon. Select a row to see details about the software.
Note: Used software will be reported automatically.