How to check the firmware version of an IXXAT USB-to-CAN V2 adapter?

17 Jul 2023

This article explains how you can find out the current firmware version on an IXXAT USB-to-CAN V2 adapter.

 

APPLICABLE PRODUCTS

All IXXAT USB-to-CAN V2 adapter variants

 

QUESTION

How to check the firmware version of an IXXAT USB-to-CAN V2 adapter?

 

ANSWER

In Windows Explorer, navigate to C:\Program Files\HMS\Ixxat VCIvci4gui_explorer.png

...and launch the tool "VCI4floadGUI.exe":
vci4_flashloader.PNG

This tool shows you the current firmware version, in this example the USB-to-CAN V2 professional has V1.08.04 loaded.