BMW ICOM A2 Overview

BMW ICOM is the dealer level OBDII Automotive Diagnostic System for BMW Diagnosis & programming.

BMW ICOM A2 is upgrade of BMW ICOM, and it's always next technology of BMW ISTA diagnose and programming product. BMW ICOM A2+B+C has functions as follow: A2 - OBD diagnostic supporting MOST, D-CAN and K-CAN protocols; B - diagnostic via MOST bus, and possess link to A-interface through USB connection; C - 20-pin cable for previous types.

ICOM A introduction:

ICOM A is a basic component.  Physically, on one hand, it supplies the interface that connects with car OBD II diagnosing interface; on the other hand, it can supply the interface that is self-adaptable intergraded into garage. As protocol converter, it is responsible for testing and data exchange in different controlling units, as well as signal processing through a high effective computer core. Electrical power pressure is supplied by vehicle interface. The lowest power pressure of Electrical operation of ICOM A is fixed to 8V. Only it exceeds the lowest value, can a stable function be guarantee.

ICOM B introduction:

ICOM B is the external MOST interface of ICOM A, and it connect with ICOM A by a usual USB or that within supplying. Power is supplied by USB through ICOM A.
Only when the power supplied to ICOM A lower to 8V, can electrical running of ICOM B be ready to connect with standard.

ICOM C introduction:

ICOM C in an intelligent interface convertor, which makes OBD II compatible with BMW round plug. As a lengthened auxiliary module, it makes ICOM A connects with non-OBD II vehicle module. Power is supplied by round plug through KL30.
The lowest pressure of ICOM C electrical running regulated to 8v. Electrical pressure on KL30 is conveyed to OBD II through internal equipment, and then to ICOM A. Only when vehicle battery voltage ICOM C exceeds to the lowest limitation, can it guarantee the stable interactivity of the two equipments.

BMW ICOM Software

ISPI NEXT---BMW ISPI NEXT is latest generation after service tool for BMW, these brief instructions describe the basic functions of the AIR application (Aftersales Information Research) in Service. For the Diagnostic, it use IPSI (Rheingold) and ISPI Next for Coding Programming functions.

ISTA/D--- Integrated Service Technical Application Diagnostic. ISTA/D is used to diagnose BMW all series and models from all systems.

ISTA/P--- Integrated Service Technical Application/Programming. ISTA/P is used to process all coded, programmed and enable-dependent control modules in BMW Group vehicles.

Rheingold---Diagnostic and repair guide, including Diagrams and disassembly Figure

KSD---BMW KSD (Kaufmännische Service Daten, i.e. Commercial Service Data) is a collection of invaluable data for determining labor hours, inspection sheets and general service methods. There's also information about wheels and rims for the various models.

EasyConnect--- Used to Configure the Environment Parameter of Engineer Software for E series, can activate or release ICOM Port

IToolRadar--- Used to recognize ICOM, activate or release ICOM Port

ETK--- Accessories Catalog

EDIABAS Tool32--- Engineer Software for E series, able to run directly

INPA--- Engineer Software for E series, for diagnosis

NCS Expert Tool---- Engineer Software for E series, for coding

WinKFP---Engineer Software for E series, for programming

E-sys --- Engineer Software for F series (available for programming and coding)

BMW Standard tool

Coding Database

Coding Tool