Contents Wiring diagrams Section: Diagnosis & Information Systems - Overview - E36, E38, E39, E46, E52 & E53 All sections

DIS Administration Functions BMW Z3 E36 facelift

DIS Administration Functions

Update is used to add additional information in the form of an update floppy or CD ROM to the existing DIS program loaded in the hard drive.

Identifying Update. Scheme 566

Scheme 566: Identifying Update

Installation is used to initially load the diagnosis programs. To load: The Basis Program must already have been installed. The Programs CD is inserted into the DVD drive and activated by pressing the "activate CD" button.

Identifying Installation. Scheme 567

Scheme 567: Identifying Installation

Once the CD is mounted and the installation button is pressed, loading takes place automatically. Always follow the loading instructions provided in the S.I.B. that accompanies the new DIS software.

Feedback statistics provides a record of all of the reports entered using the "Feedback" feature under the "Services" menu. The report may be downloaded onto a floppy at the end of the reporting period.

Identifying Feedback Statistics. Scheme 568

Scheme 568: Identifying Feedback Statistics

The Date and Time may be corrected using the on screen arrows. Once the values are set, an internal battery maintains the running clock and date when the DISplus is powered off.

Identifying Date And Time. Scheme 569

Scheme 569: Identifying Date And Time

The Self test function is used to test the integrity of the internal components, the drives, the measurement system and the external measuring cables. Once selected, the self test function offers the following possible tests to be performed.

Identifying Self Test. Scheme 570

Scheme 570: Identifying Self Test
  1. Technical System - Individual tests may be carried out on various hardware components of the DISplus computer.
  2. Measuring System - This test checks the integrity of the measurement system and all of the external cable connections. The test may be carried out on the complete system or individual cables.

Calibrating Touchshield is used to calibrate the position of the cursor. Follow the on screen instructions for touching the target areas. The DISplus will acknowledge the calibration if completed properly.

Identifying Calibration Touchshield. Scheme 571

Scheme 571: Identifying Calibration Touchshield

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