HP Tuners updated VCM Suite Feature List
03-15-2006, 01:46 PM
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HP Tuners updated VCM Suite Feature List For those of you who already use HP Tuners, then you already know all of this as we've had many of these features for years... As we've released new features and products, our feature list became more and more outdated.. until now. 
Enjoy!
General
• User friendly easy to use interface
• (VCM Editor Screenshots)
• (VCM Scanner Screenshots)
General - Supported Vehicles
• GM Gen3 V8 Support
• GM Gen4 V8 Support
• GM V6 Support
• GM L4 Support (Beta)
• GM I5/I6 Support in development
• Ford Support in development
• Dodge Support in development
• Full up to date list can be found on our Orders page.
General - Support and Help
• Support Forum
• Comprehensive Help file with User Submitted How-to tutorials
General - Licensing
• Flexible credit based system (Credit FAQ)
• Single Vehicle licenses
• Year/Model licenses
• Vehicle Group licenses
• Easy upgrade path from Single Vehicle to Year/Model licenses
• Easy upgrade path from Year/Model licenses to Vehicle Group licenses
• Free unlimited software upgrades for life
General - Licensing Samples
With your VCM Suite order, you'll receive 8 GM credits. If 8 are not enough, you can purchase more at any time. With 8 credits though, you can unlock licenses like the following:
• 4 LS1 Single Vehicles
• 2 LS1 Single Vehicles and 1 LS2 Single Vehicle
• 2 LS2 Single Vehicles
• 1 LS1 Year/Model and 1 2 Bar VCM Enhancement
• 3 LS1 Single Vehicles and 2 1 Bar VCM Enhancements
• 1 LS1 Single Vehicle and 1 2 Bar VCM Enhancement with 4 credits remaining!
• Many more configurations possible!
• (Licensing process example)
Interfaces
• MPVI Std for only $499
• MPVI Pro for only $649
VCM Editor
• Read most VCM/PCMs in 2 minutes
• Write most VCM/PCMs in 30 seconds.
• Automated VCM/PCM recovery protection.
• Seamless recovery after complete power down and communications break (exception for rewrite entire)
• Obtain the VCM/PCMs calibration information and ID numbers
• Calibration reflash
• Full reflash
• VIN block reflash (not supported on all vehicles)
• Explorer style navigation (Example)
• Tab style navigation (Example)
• Drop-down menu navigation
• Undockable explorer navigator window
• Customizable favorites list which allows you to jump to frequently changed parameters (Example)
• Hundreds of editable parameters
• Open many tables at once
• Save/Print/Load individual Tables
• Individually save tables/maps to txt format
• Table smoothing
• Table vertical and horizontal specific smoothing
• Table interpolating
• 2D Graph click and drag editing
• 3D Graph click and drag editing
• Simple +/- key cell adjustments
• 1 click copy/paste of tables
• Right click copy/paste/undo
• Right click unit adjustments
• Compare files with different OS ID's (Example)
• Tree style compare logs
• Easy to use color system when in compare mode
• Calibration Details section to list vehicle details
• Tree style Change log (Example)
• Tree style History log (Example)
• Change log and History log parameter hyperlinks
• DTC List
• Custom operating systems (VCM Enhancements)
• 1 Bar Speed Density Enhanced (GM Gen3 V8 and GM 4.3 V6 only)
• 2 Bar Speed Density (GM Gen3 V8 and GM 4.3 V6 only)
• 3 Bar Speed Density (GM Gen3 V8 and GM 4.3 V6 only)
• Built in unit conversion
• Built in calculator
VCM Scanner
• Powerful MDI user interface
• Variable Logging/Playback speeds or user controlled using the chart display
• Export feature allows you to view/modify your file via Microsoft Excel or Microsoft Word
• Customizable histograms (Example)
• Histogram user defined filters
• Histogram cell count filter
• Printable histograms
• Customizable gauge display (dashboard) (Example)
• Customizable chart (Example)
• Separate gauge and chart displays
• Sensor based configuration support
• Table based histogram configuration support
• Auto histogram adjustment on vehicle connect
• Installs with default histograms loaded
• Installs in ready-to-scan configuration
• Installs with additional histograms
• User defined PIDs with complex function support (Example)
• MPIDS (Memory PID's) supported
• View and clear DTCs in just seconds (Example)
• View readiness test status
• Change histogram while scanning
• Change charts while scanning
• Change gauges while scanning
• Change unit value while scanning
• Change config files while scanning
• Copy/Paste special between VCM Scanner and VCM Editor
• User inputted markers and comments
• Log comment section to give commentary for future viewing
• VCM Controls for GM V6, GM Gen3 V8, GM Gen4 V8 and GM L4 Vehicles (Example)
• Case Learn Feature
• Utilizes GM's Fast Packet Technology
• Scan 6 bytes of data at 40 frames per second
• Scan 12 bytes of data at 20 frames per second
• Scan 24 bytes of data at 10 frames per second
• Scan 48 bytes of data at 5 frames per second
(above modes not supported on all vehicles)
MPVI Pro options available with VCM Scanner (Example)
• Black box data logging (hardware logging without a laptop)
• Wide band inputs
• 2 programmable outputs
Note: VCM Scanner comes with both MPVI Std. and MPVI Pro as it is a part of the VCM Suite software package.
VCM Suite gives you complete control over the operating system and calibration (tuning) section of your vehicles VCM/PCM.
VCM Suite gives you the following features:
Operating System Rewrite: When you edit your PCM it's divided into 2 parts. 1 part contains the operating system (like windows) where as the other part contains all the data (a database). When you tune all you are doing is downloading the database, making changes, and then re-uploading it leaving the operating system untouched.
What are the benefits of rewriting the operating system?
For example, rewriting the operating system can allow you to turn a truck VCM/PCM into a car VCM/PCM providing that the VCM/PCM hardware is the same for both vehicles and you are licensed for support of both vehicles.
It also allows you to upgrade the operating system version. Sometimes GM releases a version of software that has errors and will release a new version. GM is good about catching these problems early so most of your VCM/PCM's out there already come upgraded from the factory. It is possible at times that the first few batches of VCM/PCM's may be of older versions.
Something to keep in mind though. When you rewrite your database on the VCM/PCM, the database is erased at the very start of the programming routine and then written over. If a communication error happens during this time there is nothing to worry about as your operating system code is untouched. However, with VCM Suite, you have the option to rewrite the entire VCM/PCM. The difference is though, at the start of an entire rewrite, the entire VCM/PCM is completely erased. If the VCM/PCM loses power during the first critical moments, there is a chance that the VCM/PCM may not be recovered via software methods.
VIN Modification: VCM Suite also allows you to change the VIN for the file you are editing as well. You can change the VIN of the file to any vaild VIN of a vehicle type that you have purchased support for. There is a number of ways to change the VIN either via VCM Editor and then rewrite entire VCM or rewrite VATS/Tunerlock/VIN, you can also update directly using the "Change VIN" option under the Flash menu of VCM Editor.
TunerLock: TunerLock is a VCM/PCM locking feature that enables tuners to prevent access to the PCM by any other HP Tuners user and also any other PCM software. The only person able to unlock the VCM is the tuner s/w and cable that locked it. It prevents both reading and writing of the PCM. (Note: not supported on all vehicles).
VATS/BCM Relink: On vehicles that use serial VATS system, the PCM and BCM must be linked, otherwise the engine will not start. This feature allows the PCM to relink (or autolearn) to the BCM. This feature is an absolute must for mail order tuners.
- Keith, HP Tuners
Enjoy!
General
• User friendly easy to use interface
• (VCM Editor Screenshots)
• (VCM Scanner Screenshots)
General - Supported Vehicles
• GM Gen3 V8 Support
• GM Gen4 V8 Support
• GM V6 Support
• GM L4 Support (Beta)
• GM I5/I6 Support in development
• Ford Support in development
• Dodge Support in development
• Full up to date list can be found on our Orders page.
General - Support and Help
• Support Forum
• Comprehensive Help file with User Submitted How-to tutorials
General - Licensing
• Flexible credit based system (Credit FAQ)
• Single Vehicle licenses
• Year/Model licenses
• Vehicle Group licenses
• Easy upgrade path from Single Vehicle to Year/Model licenses
• Easy upgrade path from Year/Model licenses to Vehicle Group licenses
• Free unlimited software upgrades for life
General - Licensing Samples
With your VCM Suite order, you'll receive 8 GM credits. If 8 are not enough, you can purchase more at any time. With 8 credits though, you can unlock licenses like the following:
• 4 LS1 Single Vehicles
• 2 LS1 Single Vehicles and 1 LS2 Single Vehicle
• 2 LS2 Single Vehicles
• 1 LS1 Year/Model and 1 2 Bar VCM Enhancement
• 3 LS1 Single Vehicles and 2 1 Bar VCM Enhancements
• 1 LS1 Single Vehicle and 1 2 Bar VCM Enhancement with 4 credits remaining!
• Many more configurations possible!
• (Licensing process example)
Interfaces
• MPVI Std for only $499
• MPVI Pro for only $649
VCM Editor
• Read most VCM/PCMs in 2 minutes
• Write most VCM/PCMs in 30 seconds.
• Automated VCM/PCM recovery protection.
• Seamless recovery after complete power down and communications break (exception for rewrite entire)
• Obtain the VCM/PCMs calibration information and ID numbers
• Calibration reflash
• Full reflash
• VIN block reflash (not supported on all vehicles)
• Explorer style navigation (Example)
• Tab style navigation (Example)
• Drop-down menu navigation
• Undockable explorer navigator window
• Customizable favorites list which allows you to jump to frequently changed parameters (Example)
• Hundreds of editable parameters
• Open many tables at once
• Save/Print/Load individual Tables
• Individually save tables/maps to txt format
• Table smoothing
• Table vertical and horizontal specific smoothing
• Table interpolating
• 2D Graph click and drag editing
• 3D Graph click and drag editing
• Simple +/- key cell adjustments
• 1 click copy/paste of tables
• Right click copy/paste/undo
• Right click unit adjustments
• Compare files with different OS ID's (Example)
• Tree style compare logs
• Easy to use color system when in compare mode
• Calibration Details section to list vehicle details
• Tree style Change log (Example)
• Tree style History log (Example)
• Change log and History log parameter hyperlinks
• DTC List
• Custom operating systems (VCM Enhancements)
• 1 Bar Speed Density Enhanced (GM Gen3 V8 and GM 4.3 V6 only)
• 2 Bar Speed Density (GM Gen3 V8 and GM 4.3 V6 only)
• 3 Bar Speed Density (GM Gen3 V8 and GM 4.3 V6 only)
• Built in unit conversion
• Built in calculator
VCM Scanner
• Powerful MDI user interface
• Variable Logging/Playback speeds or user controlled using the chart display
• Export feature allows you to view/modify your file via Microsoft Excel or Microsoft Word
• Customizable histograms (Example)
• Histogram user defined filters
• Histogram cell count filter
• Printable histograms
• Customizable gauge display (dashboard) (Example)
• Customizable chart (Example)
• Separate gauge and chart displays
• Sensor based configuration support
• Table based histogram configuration support
• Auto histogram adjustment on vehicle connect
• Installs with default histograms loaded
• Installs in ready-to-scan configuration
• Installs with additional histograms
• User defined PIDs with complex function support (Example)
• MPIDS (Memory PID's) supported
• View and clear DTCs in just seconds (Example)
• View readiness test status
• Change histogram while scanning
• Change charts while scanning
• Change gauges while scanning
• Change unit value while scanning
• Change config files while scanning
• Copy/Paste special between VCM Scanner and VCM Editor
• User inputted markers and comments
• Log comment section to give commentary for future viewing
• VCM Controls for GM V6, GM Gen3 V8, GM Gen4 V8 and GM L4 Vehicles (Example)
• Case Learn Feature
• Utilizes GM's Fast Packet Technology
• Scan 6 bytes of data at 40 frames per second
• Scan 12 bytes of data at 20 frames per second
• Scan 24 bytes of data at 10 frames per second
• Scan 48 bytes of data at 5 frames per second
(above modes not supported on all vehicles)
MPVI Pro options available with VCM Scanner (Example)
• Black box data logging (hardware logging without a laptop)
• Wide band inputs
• 2 programmable outputs
Note: VCM Scanner comes with both MPVI Std. and MPVI Pro as it is a part of the VCM Suite software package.
VCM Suite gives you complete control over the operating system and calibration (tuning) section of your vehicles VCM/PCM.
VCM Suite gives you the following features:
Operating System Rewrite: When you edit your PCM it's divided into 2 parts. 1 part contains the operating system (like windows) where as the other part contains all the data (a database). When you tune all you are doing is downloading the database, making changes, and then re-uploading it leaving the operating system untouched.
What are the benefits of rewriting the operating system?
For example, rewriting the operating system can allow you to turn a truck VCM/PCM into a car VCM/PCM providing that the VCM/PCM hardware is the same for both vehicles and you are licensed for support of both vehicles.
It also allows you to upgrade the operating system version. Sometimes GM releases a version of software that has errors and will release a new version. GM is good about catching these problems early so most of your VCM/PCM's out there already come upgraded from the factory. It is possible at times that the first few batches of VCM/PCM's may be of older versions.
Something to keep in mind though. When you rewrite your database on the VCM/PCM, the database is erased at the very start of the programming routine and then written over. If a communication error happens during this time there is nothing to worry about as your operating system code is untouched. However, with VCM Suite, you have the option to rewrite the entire VCM/PCM. The difference is though, at the start of an entire rewrite, the entire VCM/PCM is completely erased. If the VCM/PCM loses power during the first critical moments, there is a chance that the VCM/PCM may not be recovered via software methods.
VIN Modification: VCM Suite also allows you to change the VIN for the file you are editing as well. You can change the VIN of the file to any vaild VIN of a vehicle type that you have purchased support for. There is a number of ways to change the VIN either via VCM Editor and then rewrite entire VCM or rewrite VATS/Tunerlock/VIN, you can also update directly using the "Change VIN" option under the Flash menu of VCM Editor.
TunerLock: TunerLock is a VCM/PCM locking feature that enables tuners to prevent access to the PCM by any other HP Tuners user and also any other PCM software. The only person able to unlock the VCM is the tuner s/w and cable that locked it. It prevents both reading and writing of the PCM. (Note: not supported on all vehicles).
VATS/BCM Relink: On vehicles that use serial VATS system, the PCM and BCM must be linked, otherwise the engine will not start. This feature allows the PCM to relink (or autolearn) to the BCM. This feature is an absolute must for mail order tuners.
- Keith, HP Tuners
Last edited by Magnus; 03-22-2006 at 06:21 PM.
03-15-2006, 02:00 PM
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Originally Posted by Camaro_Zach
so what will you be offering with this release? i see a lot of fluf and talking but no features 
haha bad *** brother.
haha bad *** brother.
updated list looks good...been a long time coming
03-15-2006, 03:10 PM
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What was the difference between MPVI Std and Pro again? A buddy was asking me the other day and I couldn't find the difference on your site. Is the pro version just the new cable with the EIO interface built in?
03-16-2006, 12:27 AM
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What was the difference between MPVI Std and Pro again? A buddy was asking me the other day and I couldn't find the difference on your site. Is the pro version just the new cable with the EIO interface built in?
Basically the Pro has everything the standard has, and also Black Box Logging (coming soon), and Inputs/Outputs built in
They both run the same software
The Pro is the only way to go if you plan on running a wideband though IMHO (just makes things so much easier to tune w/a wideband sensor)
http://www.hptuners.com/forum/showthread.php?t=2924
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03-16-2006, 09:03 AM
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Originally Posted by ninobrn99
• Black box data logging (hardware logging without a laptop)
is this already available or in the works? is it going to be included with the mpvi pro or extra?
is this already available or in the works? is it going to be included with the mpvi pro or extra?
03-22-2006, 06:38 AM
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wow... looks like HP Tuners has added alot of new functionality! I had an older version but when my dad got rid of his C6 and I got rid of my F-Body, I included my cable in the deal 
I'm buying a new Corvette in the coming weeks though!!! (YAY!!!) so I'll definetly be purchasing the new HP Tuners cable!
I'm buying a new Corvette in the coming weeks though!!! (YAY!!!) so I'll definetly be purchasing the new HP Tuners cable!
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Who know that feature would become so popular.
We just updated the feature list again with links and examples.
Here's the link to the most up to date features list:
http://www.hptuners.com/forum/showthread.php?t=2936
- Keith, HP Tuners
We just updated the feature list again with links and examples.
Here's the link to the most up to date features list:
http://www.hptuners.com/forum/showthread.php?t=2936
- Keith, HP Tuners
