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BRIGHT STAR ENGINEERING ANTARES CAPSULE J2534 DRIVER INSTALLATION AND CAPSULE WIFI CONFIGURATION UTILITY

INSTRUCTIONS V2.4 April 27, 2021

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Table of Contents

Overview – Brightstar Antares Capsule J2534 setup “exe”: ..................................................... 3

Overview: Antares Capsule J2534 driver installation ............................................................... 3

Overview: Configuration Utility ............................................................................................. 3

Configuration Utility Overview – continued ...................................................................................... 4

Begin: Execute the Antares Capsule Configuration Utility Process ........................................... 5

Prerequisites: ................................................................................................................................... 5

Step 1: Antares Capsule Configuration Folder creation: .......................................................... 5

Step 2: Execute Antares Capsule Configuration Utility ............................................................ 9

Menu Feature: Select (individual process steps) ..................................................................... 16

Menu Feature: LEDs Description with Troubleshooting .......................................................... 17

Menu Feature: Upgrade the Configuration Utility version using About .................................. 20

Menu Feature: Self test ......................................................................................................... 21

Frequently Asks Questions ..................................................................................................... 25

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Overview – Brightstar Antares Capsule J2534 setup “exe”: The Brightstar Antares J2534 setup “exe” file will perform the following tasks:

1. Install the latest J2534 Antares Capsule J2534 drivers on your device. 2. Install the Configuration Utility on your device.

To download the file Brightstar Antares Capsule J2534 setup “exe’ go to the following URL • https://antarescapsule.com/download

o Select the “download” option to download the “exe” file to your PC/Laptop.

Overview: Antares Capsule J2534 driver installation • Once downloaded, execute the Brightstar Antares Capsule J2534 setup “exe” file

o This process will automatically install the Antares Capsule J2534 drivers along with installing the Configuration Utility Icon on your desktop. See “Overview – Configuration Utility” on the process execution

Overview: Configuration Utility The Configuration Utility will guide you through the process setting up your Antares Capsule to Wi-Fi for the first time and also check for the latest software updates. The Configuration Utility will: Step 1:

• Create a folder on the local hard drive to store the Configuration Utility Process log • Provide a Configuration Utility Desktop Icon

Step 2: Will guide you through the Configuration Utility • Associates the Antares Capsule serial number (SN) to the JDriver SN on you PC or laptop. • Upgrades the Antares Capsule firmware, if needed • Upgrades the Antares Capsule application software, if needed • Configures the Wi-Fi connection and establishes connectivity. You will be prompted to select

your preferred Wi-Fi connection. • Confirms Wi-Fi connection

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Configuration Utility Overview – continued Menu Features “Select” and “About” are found in the top left corner of the Configuration Utility Application Please see section “Menu Feature: Select (individual process steps)” for additional details.

• Select o Provides the ability to select a specific starting point with the Antares Capsule

Configuration Utility o Provides basic troubleshooting and understanding of the various LED light statuses

• About o Will identify the current Antares Capsule Configuration Utility version, indicate if a new

version is available, and let you update to the newest version. • Self test

o Will perform a test to identify: § USB status § Service status § JDriver Serial Number § Configuration Utility version (Config version) § App version § OS version § WiFi status § Could connection status

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Begin: Execute the Antares Capsule Configuration Utility Process Prerequisites:

• Connect Capsule USB to Antares Capsule and the Device [PC or Laptop] o Note: Allow 30 – 60 seconds for “Antares Capsule to USB to Laptop” to power up and

connect o Otherwise, you will receive the following msg.

• Execute: ConfigUtilityInstaller

Step 1: Antares Capsule Configuration Folder creation: • Figures 1 - 5: Will install a folder on the local C: drive used to store the Configuration Utility Log

o Figure 6: Example “configUtility.log” file location on C: Drive • Figure 7: Once the installation is complete, a Desktop ICON will be added to your PC that will

enable you to begin Step 2 of the Configuration Utility.

Figure 1: Click “Yes”

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Figure 2: Click “Install”

Figure 3: Click “Close”

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Figure 4: Click “OK”

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Figure 6: Example “configUtility.log” file location on C: Drive

Figure 7: A desktop ICON will now be added to your desktop. Double click this ICON to access the Configuration Utility

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Step 2: Execute Antares Capsule Configuration Utility Figure 8: Click on Next to begin the process

Figure 9: Associates the Antares Capsule serial number (SN) to the JDriver SN on your PC/Laptop

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Figure 10: Upgrades the Antares Capsule firmware, if needed

Figure 11: Upgrades the Antares Capsule application software, if needed

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Figure 12: Wi-Fi Configuration

Figure 13: Checks for Wi-Fi connectivity

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Figure 14: Select Wi-Fi provider

Figure 15: Enter Wi-Fi Password and Security then click “Connect”

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Figure 16: Verifies Wi-Fi connection

Figure 17: Local IP address displayed

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Figure 18: Confirms the capsule is connected to the Honda Diagnostic Cloud

Figure 19a: Connected to Cloud, Click “Next”

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Figure 19b: Click “Finish” to complete the Configuration Utility

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Menu Feature: Select (individual process steps) The “Select” dropdown menu consists of three Configuration Utilities and the LEDs Description (troubleshooting) function. Figure 20: Select Menu

• Device Association

o Associates the Antares Capsule serial number (SN) to the JDriver SN on you PC or laptop device.

o The process will start with Device Association and continue to execute the Capsule Upgrade and WiFi Configuration process steps

• Capsule Upgrade o Will upgrade the Antares Capsule firmware & application software if needed o The process will start with Capsule Upgrade and continue WIFI Configuration execution

• WiFi Configuration o Configure the WiFi connection and establish connectivity. Will allow selection of WIFI

provider o Will confirm WiFi connection

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• LEDs Description (Troubleshooting) o Will provide basic troubleshooting and understanding of the various LED light statuses

Normal Conditions: o LED will blink GREEN if the capsule is properly connected to the service. o LED will blink RED/GREEN when the diagnostic procedure is running.

Error Conditions: o LED will blink RED is Capsule has no WiFi network configured. o LED will Blink RED/Off – GREEN/Off if the capsule has Internet configured but cannot

reach the service.

Menu Feature: LEDs Description with Troubleshooting Figure 21: Click “LEDs Description (Troubleshooting)

• If your Antares Capsule is blinking GREEN (Figure 22)

o Configuration Complete Successfully o Click “Finish” o If not blinking GREEN, click “Troubleshoot” for more information

• If your Antares Capsule is blinking RED-OFF/GREEN-OFF (Figure 23) o Internet Connection has been established o Cannot connect to Cloud Service

§ Check connectivity between your router and the Internet o Click “Next”

• If your Antares Capsule is blinking RED (Figure 24) o No Wi-Fi connection

§ Execute the Select Menu for “WIFI Configuration”

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o Click “Next”

Figure 22: Initial LED Description Window

LED will blink GREEN if Capsule is properly connected to service. Click “Finish” If not blinking GREEN, click “Troubleshoot” for more information.

Figure 23: Capsule blinking RED-OFF/GREEN-OFF

LED will blink RED/OFF/GREEN/OFF if Capsule has Wi-Fi configured but cannot reach the service. Check connectivity between your router and the internet. Click “Next”

Figure 24: Capsule blinking RED

LED will blink RED if Capsule has no Wi-Fi network configured. Use this utility to add it, select “Wi-Fi Configuration” under “Select” menu. Click “Next”

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Figure 25: Troubleshooting Finish Once troubleshooting is resolved and your Antares Capsule is blinking GREEN, click “Finish”.

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Menu Feature: Upgrade the Configuration Utility version using About Use the “About - Version” option to determine what version of software is installed and to check to see if a newer version is available. Figure 26: Click “About”, Click “Version”

Figure 27: Version shown

This will indicate the latest Configuration Utility version or allow you to click “OK” to upgrade to the latest software version. Clicking “Cancel” will not perform the update. You will see the same screens as shown in Step 1 (figures 1 – 5). When completed, locate the desktop icon, and launch the software. The wizard will update the firmware and software (if needed) as outlined in Step 2.

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Menu Feature: Self test Use Self test option to check status of our capsule. After connecting capsule to PC or Laptop, wait for 30 seconds and click on self test, then we will see initiating Self test and we will see status of capsule.

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i) If capsule is connected to cloud and upgraded with latest OS, we will see all green color check boxes

ii) If capsule not connected Wi-Fi then we will see red color X

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iii) If capsule not connected to PC or Laptop, we will see usb status – disconnected, App version: Not Available, OS version: Not Available.

iv) If capsule is not connected to PC or capsule didn’t have latest packages. We will see red color X at “OS version and App Version” v) If JDriver Serial Number or CCCDiagnostics is not installed, we won’t see JDriver serial

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Click on Home and Click on Next to run normal process for device association, capsule upgrade, and Wi-Fi configuration.

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Frequently Asks Questions Q: Do I need to connect the Antares Capsule to my device (laptop, PC)? A: Yes, the initial installation and upgrade process will require the Antares Capsule to be connected via USB, to both the capsule and device. Q: Is the installation fully automated? A: The installation is automated where possible. At points during the process, you will need to review information displayed, make selections, or enter data before proceeding. Q: Do error messages appear is something goes wrong? A: Yes…the following are possible error messages that may appear.

A1 – USB Connection: This error message will appear if you do not have the Antares Capsule connected via USB to your device.

Recommended next steps: • Ensure your USB cable is connected to both the capsule and device. • Disconnect the USB from the device and capsule and then reconnect both.

o Wait 30 - 60 seconds to ensure connection is complete • Check that the Antares Capsule drivers are installed. See “Begin: Execute the Antares

Capsule Configuration Utility Process”.

A2 – WIFI password incorrect: You will be required to enter your WIFI password to connect the capsule to the WIFI. A “Show” button is provided to view your password. If your password in incorrect you will get the following error message as the system tries to connect:

Recommended next steps:

• Ensure your WIFI password is correct and retry to connect. • Check to ensure other devices can connect and resolve any network issues

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A3 – No Connection to Honda Diagnostic Cloud: If the WIFI password is correct, but device is not connecting Honda Diagnostic Cloud, you will receive the following error message:

Recommended next steps:

• Ensure you are connected to your router and can connect to the Internet.

A4 – CCC Application Installation: If you have not installed the CCC client you will receive this msg:

Recommended next steps:

• Install the CCC application

A5 – No Internet Connection: The Configuration Utility will close immediately if the laptop or PC cannot connect to the Internet. Recommended next steps:

• Ensure you are connected to your router and can connect to the internet

Q: Do I need local WIFI service with the ability to connect to the Internet? A: Yes, you will need to know your available WIFI service name, password, and security protocol (normally WPA2) to gain access to the Internet. Q: What do the LED lights represent of the Antares Capsule? A: The below conditions outline what each LED status means. Refer to “Menu Feature: LEDs Description with Troubleshooting” for additional information.

Normal Conditions: o LED will blink GREEN if the capsule is properly connected to the service. o LED will blink RED/GREEN when the diagnostic procedure is running.

Error Conditions: o LED will blink RED is Capsule has no WiFi network configured. o LED will Blink RED/Off – GREEN/Off if the capsule has Internet configured but cannot

reach the service.

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Q: What is the purpose of the “Select” menu option? A: This will provide the option to execute specific installation steps after the initial installation is complete for troubleshooting connections. See “Menu Feature: Select (individual process steps)” for additional information. Q: How can I tell quickly if I’m connected and overall status of capsule? A: You can execute the Configuration Utility and then select the “Self Test”, which will provide the latest information. See Menu Feature: Self Test for instructions.