The Ross-Tech® HEX-V2® is the diagnostic system for all Volkswagen, Audi, Seat, Skoda and Bentley vehicles from 1992 to more recent series of models, as well as other small batch series and utility vehicles based on Volkswagen technology.
The Ross-Tech® HEX-V2® is available in 3 different versions:
- 3 VIN Enthusiast version (max. 3 vehicles)
- 10 VIN Enthusiast version (max. 10 vehicles)
- Professional version (unlimited number of vehicles)
Possible applications:
- Auto-Scan (diagnostic protocol of all control units)
- Control unit identification
- Read & delete error memory (incl. ambient conditions)
- Actuator test (sequential / selective)
- Basic setting (main & sub systems)
- Coding (short / long / subsystems)
- Value blocks, extended (individual) measured values
- Adaption (long / short)
- Readiness (read / set)
- Controller channel map
- Gateway installation list
- Service reset
- EOBD / OBD2 functions (spans multiple brands)
- Ring break diagnosis on MOST data bus
- and much more!
This evolution of the worldwide popular Ross-Tech HEX+CAN interface hardware can, like before, be used with the VCDS software which is based on Windows. For separate and especially older models / other brands (for example Linde, KTM), additional adapters are optionally available. In EOBD mode this interface grants access to diagnostic functions concerning exhaust and spanning multiple brands (such as Mercedes Benz, BMW, newer Opel models, all French brands, multiple Asian brands and much more). Furthermore, due to the licence dongle functionality of the HEX-V2 interface hardware the system is multi-workstation capable.
Comparative advantages to older VCDS diagnostic systems:
- Robust USB cable, removable and replaceable
- Supports the newer vehicle generations, starting from model year 2016 (for example Audi MLB2)
- Improved materials for increased stability, longer life span, better optics as well as ease of use
- Up to 3 times faster communication with the vehicle (for example Auto-Scan) in comparison to HEX+CAN
- New micro controller which makes future expansions of VCDS functions possible
Including:
- Plug-ins VC-Scope, TDI-Graph and LCode
- Software updates via download for free for an undetermined period of time, however at least 12 months from the purchase date
- Technical support after purchase through the German VCDS Forum and the German VCDS Wiki
- A manual for the use of the German VCDS Forum and the German VCDS Wiki
Please note:
- Due to the communication rate of 240 bits per second, found in Audi TDI engine control devices built from 1991 to 1994, the HEX-NET and HEX-V2 interfaces can not establish a connection. A HEX+CAN-USB diagnostic system is required for these engine control devices.
Technical specifications:
- 16-pole ISO 9141-2 OBD2 plug made from fibre-reinforced ABS plastic with proper fit
- Flexible USB connection cable with a length of approximately 1,5 m / 4.9 feet
- Gold plated contacts for highest stability and contact security
- 2 LEDs for a multi-colour display of the connection type
- 2 CAN diagnosis cables (KWP 6000 and KWP 7000)
- 2 K diagnosis cables (KWP 1281 and KWP 2000)
- Automatic baud rate detection
- Licence dongle functionality for VAG-COM diagnostic software (VCDS)
- To use your Ross-Tech HEX-V2 to the full extent, it must be registered with the manufacturer Ross-Tech LLC. after the software installation.
System requirements:
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Working memory: minimum of 2 GB
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Hard disk space: minimum of 1 GB
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Port: USB (1.0, 2.0 or 3.0) Type A
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Screen resolution: minimum of 800 x 600
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Operating systems: current Microsoft Windows operating system
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Non-compatible operating systems or versions:
- Microsoft Windows XP and Vista
- Microsoft Windows CE, RT and 10 S
- Other operating systems, such as GNU/Linux or Apple macOS
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Non-compatible processors:
- Single-core atom processors
- ARM or ARM64 processors
- We advise against the use of virtual machines such as VirtualPC, Parallels Desktop, VirtualBox or VMware
All supported models are found in our vehicle list (PDF file).
You can find the latest software version of VCDS here.
To download the (German) user manual please click here.
The differences between our Ross-Tech HEX-NET and Ross-Tech HEX-V2 diagnostic cases can be seen here.
