
ReadMe File Version 3.06 June 2015 // Art Renda

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The current VMSpc program, v3.1 build 3, is compatible with Windows 98, 2000, ME, XP, Vista, 7, 8.x and Win-10

The current drivers are all circa April 2015.
Use these in place of any older version (for the USB jib only).


The included VMSpc installer is going to install v3.0 which is for many users just fine. The newest release is bundled which includes fixes and some other improvements. 

Copy the bundled version (ex. VMSpc_v3.1b3.exe) to the newly created C:\VMSpc directory. The shortcut that was created upon installation is now named incorrectly. Rename it or create a new shortcut (saved to your desktop) to the updated file. Launch the program from there.

Be sure to use the latest signed driver package for easy installation. Unsupported Windows versions are only Windows pre-Win98 and RT versions of Win8


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Add the hardware-drivers for the JIB by running Install_Drivers.exe
Reboot.

## You must reboot for it to work ##

At first startup of VMSpc, you'll be prompted to pick an engine; do so then, prepare the communications. You'll do this as the program doesn't know if you're connection to the jib is serial, USB or Wirelessly.

If you have a USB jib:
Plug it in now.
With your mouse-pointer, click:
<Advanced>
<Communications>
Button: <Scan For Jib Connections>

Your device is highlighted in blue.
Button: <OK>

Data packets and whatnot will appear in the boxes and your gauge screen will be populated with fresh data in the background.
Button: <OK>

You should, now, be up and running.

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In the event this isn't working out, go back to Scanning for jib connections, see if there's a second device listed. If there is, select it then, <OK>
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Still not working out?
As a "sanity check," try installing the driver on another PC just to confirm this isn't a JIB or USB cable issue. Bad cables have come up, as have wonky USB ports.

For sharing your experience, further tips or if you just need to vent now, call us in Albany, Oregon. The toll-free number is below and we're open 7-4 PST. 




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What do the LEDs on the JIB tell me?
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What do the LEDs on the JIB tell me?


The green LED should be on solid when the JIB is powered. The red LED should flash indicating that it is alive and running.

A solid Blue means its wireless system is ready for connection; blinking when its established.

Specific red LED blinking behavior depends on the model of JIB--but generally indicates the JIB is having a converstaion with the engine. May be a bit one-sided...but its typically a neutral-to-good sign. Otherwise:

JS500:

Slow blink: JIB is not receiving engine data
Fast blink (flicker): JIB is receiving engine data

JS501:

The JS501 may be connected to one or two different engine data busses. They are referred to as J1708 and J1939.
Single blink: JIB is not receiving engine data
Double blink: JIB is receiving J1708 data
Triple blink: JIB is receiving J1939 data
Flicker : JIB is receiving data from both data busses; a real gab session!

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