2012

MB TRUCK EVO
www.truckevo.com

USER MANUAL

User manual contains basic information about MB Truck Evo software and Vehicle
Explorer Interface
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Contents
1. MB Truck Evo ......................................................................................................................................................... 4
1.1 Introduction ..................................................................................................................................................... 4
1.2 Minimum system requirements .................................................................................................................... 6
1.3 Installation ....................................................................................................................................................... 7
2. Connecting / disconnecting EVO to the vehicle.......................................................................................... 7
2.1 Connecting using an OBDII socket ............................................................................................................. 7
2.2 Disconnecting using an OBDII socket ........................................................................................................ 8
2.3 Connecting using an OBDII-MB DIAG 14M cable ..............................................................................10
2.4 Disconnecting after using OBDII-MB DIAG 14M cable..........................................................................11
3. Software and graphic user interface ............................................................................................................12
4. MR memory .........................................................................................................................................................13
4.1 Reading FLASH..............................................................................................................................................21
4.2 Reading EEPROMs ........................................................................................................................................21
4.3 Writing FLASH .................................................................................................................................................21
4.4 Writing EEPROMs ...........................................................................................................................................21
5. Keys ......................................................................................................................................................................21
5.1 Adding keys...................................................................................................................................................23
5.2 Erasing and adding keys ............................................................................................................................26
5.3 VeDoc calculator ........................................................................................................................................26
5.4 FDOK calculator ...........................................................................................................................................27
5.5 XN calculation type .....................................................................................................................................27
5.6 DAS passwords .............................................................................................................................................32
5.7 Settings ...........................................................................................................................................................33

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1. MB Truck Evo

1.1 Introduction

MB Truck Evo is a unique tool on the market for special operations on Mercedes-Benz trucks and
buses. Truck Evo available in several languages:

 English/ Dutch/ French/ Spanish/ Portuguese/ Russian/ Lithuanian/ Arabic/ Persian

It allows read/write FLASH and EEPROMs from MR (PLD) control unit, it can program new keys and
calculate VeDoc (X1, X2…) and FDOK (XT, XN) access codes. All operations are done via OBD
and offline, no internet connection required. This software can be downloaded from
www.truckevo.com

Mb Truck Evo has a few main actions. These include MR memory explorer, Key learning
VeDoc and FDOK calculators and DAS password generator.

• MR memory explorer – allows read/write Flash/EEPROMs of MR (PLD) control unit.

It is possible to connect to the unit via OBD (MR is mounted inside the truck) or via
direct connector (MR is placed on your table). This function is especially useful for
chip-tuning works and recovering unit after broken update. All operations are
done via OBD, there is no need to DE capsulate/open the unit, so the unit stays in
factory condition and therefore no warranty is voided.
• Key learning – allows to add new keys for the truck.
No additional equipment is used, all operations can be done offline and only connection
to the truck required.
• VeDoc and FDOK calculators- calculate access codes for VeDoc (X1, X2, etc.) and
FDOK (XT/XN) algorithms. Must be used together with XENTRY (DAS) software and
compatible diagnostic tool where these codes are asked. All operations are done
offline, only connection to the truck required.
• DAS password generator – calculates password asked by DAS to access some
special functions (MR downgrade from Euro 4, 5, to Euro 3, etc.)

Read/Write MB PLD (MR) Flash, EEPROMs by OBD2 or Direct Connect cable.

Read/Write MCM (ACM) memory over Direct Connect cable.

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Read/Write MB FR by OBD2 or Direct Connect cable (new function!)

Read/Write MAN FFR by OBD2 or Direct Connect cable (new function!)

Read/Write FLASH & EEPROMs of CRV1 & CRV2 engine control unit of MB S, ML, GL class by OBD2
(new function!)

Read/Write FLASH & EEPROMs of CDI engine control unit used in MB V-Class, Sprinter and Vito (new
function!)

MB Learn key by OBD2 or Direct Connect cable

Immobilizer ON/OFF for MB by OBD2 or Direct Connect cable

Calculate VEDOC, FDOK codes, DAS password for MB by OBD2

Direct Connect cable

Read/Erase fault codes

Full Fault errors report

Speed limit. Applicable for CPC drive control modules

NOx torque limit. FR and CPC

Erase exhaust faults (Add Blue system fault source repair must be done firstly)

Includes hardware: VEI device, Direct Connect cable, MCM adapter, MAN and MB adapters, FR and
FFR adapters, USB cable.

Includes licenses: MB MEMO, MB KEYS, MAN KEYS, MB CALC, 2011+, 3CORE, CRV, CR, FR, DC, DIAG,
EXTRA.

Supported models

Trucks – Mercedes-Benz ACTROS, ATEGO, AXOR, ECONIC Buses

– Mercedes-Benz Evo BUS, CITO, CITARO

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1.2 Minimum system requirements

CPU speed 1 GHz or faster

RAM 512 MB

HDD 10 GB

Screen resolution SVGA 800x600

PC operation system Windows XP/Vista/7 (32 bits or 64 bits)

USB connection USB 2.0 or USB 1.1

Furthermore, Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0

http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=1639

and Microsoft .NET Framework 4.0

http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=17718 are required.

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1.3 Installation

Visit www.truckevo.com to download the software. Launch the MB Truck Evo Setup file and
start the installation. After you have clicked on the setup file, a window will appear (Figure 1).

Figure 1 Installation
windows

Click “Next” and proceed with the installation. After that, a window will appear to confirm
the installation (Figure 2).

Figure 2 confirming the

installation

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After you have clicked “Install”, the installation will begin (Figure 3). It will only take a few
seconds for the setup to complete the installation.

Figure 3 Installation
process

After the installation has been complete, a window will appear. Click “Finish” to complete
the installation (Figure 4).

Figure 4 finishing the

installation

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2. Connecting / disconnecting EVO to the vehicle

2.1 Connecting using an OBDII socket

Vehicle Evo Interface is used to connect your vehicle to a computer via OBD socket. It is
important to connect correctly, otherwise problems could occur and you will not be able to
work properly. Connecting to a vehicle is performed as follow: first of all, you need to connect
via OBDII cable.

1- Plug the Evo to a vehicle via OBDII cable.

2- After that, plug the USB adapter to Evo.

3- Finally, plug the USB cable to your computer.

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2.2 Disconnecting using an OBDII socket

After you have finished working with your vehicle, you need to disconnect. To disconnect
from a vehicle, simply complete all the actions that were done when connecting, ONLY THE
OTHER WAY AROUND

1- That is, firstly, unplug the USB cable from your computer

2- After that, unplug the USB cable from Evo

3- Finally, disconnect Evo from your vehicle’s OBDII socket.

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2.3 Connecting using an OBDII-MB DIAG 14M cable

Some vehicles may not have an OBDII socket. In this case you need an OBDII-MB DIAG
14M cable. Connecting to a vehicle is almost the same as without this cable (Figure 7).

1- Firstly, connect the adapter D125140016 to a vehicle.

2- Then plug Evo to an OBDII socket on the adapter.

3- After that, plug the USB cable to the other side of Evo.

4- And finally, plug the USB cable to your computer.

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2.4 Disconnecting after using OBDII-MB DIAG 14M cable

Disconnecting from your vehicle when you were using an OBDII-MB DIAG 14M cable is
performed similar to the connection process, ONLY THE OTHER WAY AROUND (Figure 8).
1- First, unplug USB from your computer.

2- Then disconnect the USB cable from Evo.

3- After that, unplug Evo from OBDII socket on the adapter.

4- Finally, disconnect the OBDII-MB DIAG 14M cable from your vehicle.

NOTE. Connecting and disconnecting procedures are very important. It is highly

recommended for you to follow these instructions every time you connect or disconnect from a
vehicle.

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3. Software and graphic user interface

Double-click on the MB Truck Evo icon on your desktop and launch the software. In a
few moments, the software’s initial screen will appear (Figure 1).

Figure 1 MB Truck Evo's initial screen

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The screen looks like this when the device is not connected. In order to work with MB Truck
Evo, connect the device to vehicle and click the “Connect” button in the MB Truck Evo window.

After the connection has been completed, the window’s appearance will slightly
change. You can now view all the past actions that were completed using this software. These
actions are shown in the bottom left corner of the window.

4. MR memory
After you have successfully connected to the vehicle, you can perform various actions. By
selecting MR memory you can read/write FLASH/EEPROMs of MR (PLD) control unit (Figure
2).

Figure 2 MR memory
selection

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Before you read or write your FLASH/EEPROM, perform the analysis. Do this by clicking
“Analyze” button and wait for the software to complete the analysis. After the analysis, the
information about the past action will appear on the information tab on the bottom left corner.
To start the analysis of the MR memory click “Analyze” button. After you clicked the
button, the software will ask you to switch on the ignition of your car. After the ignition has been
switched on, the software will perform the analysis, after which you will be able to read or write
FLASH/EEPROMs.

The result of past action will be displayed on the bottom left corner of the window.
Furthermore, after the analysis was completed, the information regarding FLASH and
EEPROMs will be shown in the bottom of the MB Truck Evo window, below the main action
buttons (Figure 3).

Figure 3 MB Truck Evo screen after the analysis

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4.1 Reading FLASH

After connecting to the vehicle and performing the analysis, you can read FLASH. To do so,
click the “Read FLASH” button. After clicking this button a window will appear asking you to turn
the ignition on. Turn on the ignition and the window will disappear. After that the software will
start reading FLASH, which will take a while (Figure 3). After the reading process has been
completed, you can view the result of the past action.

4.2 Reading EEPROMs

After the connection and the analysis have been completed, you can also read EEPROM
A or EEPROM B. To do so, click the “Read EEPROM A” or “EEPROM B” respectively. After clicking
one of these buttons, a window will appear once again, asking you to turn the ignition on.
Turn on the ignition and the window will disappear. After that, MB Truck Evo software will start
reading one of the EEPROMs (depends on which one you chose). After the reading process has
been completed, you can view the result of this reading action on the bottom left corner of the
software’s window.

4.3 Writing FLASH

You can also write files using the MB Truck Evo software. To do so, simply click on the
“Write FLASH”. Wait for the software to write files. After completion, you can view if the operation
was successful in the bottom left corner of the MB Truck Evo window.

4.4 Writing EEPROMs

Writing EEPROMs is almost the same as writing FLASH. Click “Write EEPROM A” or “Write
EEPROM B”. Wait for the software to write files. After a few minutes, the writing process will
be completed. You can see the information about your last action in the bottom left corner.

5. Keys
MB Truck Evo allows you to read, add or erase keys to the truck. These actions can be done
without any additional equipment. All that is needed is the connection to the vehicle.

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Before adding or erasing keys, you should read the information about the keys. To do this,
press “Read keys info”. In a few moments the software will read the information, which will be
displayed at the bottom of the Keys module window (Figure 4).

Figure 4 Reading keys

information

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5.1 Adding keys

Using the MB Truck Evo software you can add keys to your vehicle. These keys serve to
verify that certain keys are used with proper vehicles. If the key, which is in the vehicle, is not
coincident with the one that you have programmed, the vehicle will not start. Using MB Truck Evo
you can program these keys to be used with certain vehicles. You can add up to 8 keys to a
single block.

To add new keys, select the keys module in the MB Truck Evo window. Click “Read keys info”
to read the information about the keys. After you have read the information about the keys, click
on the “Add keys”. A message will appear asking you to insert a key (Figure 15). Insert a key and
press ok. After a few moments, the software will add keys to the ignition lock. The result of this
operation will be displayed on the bottom left corner of the MB Truck Evo window.

Figure 5 Adding
keys

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5.2 Erasing and adding keys

If you already have keys in the ignition lock and you want to replace them, then you need
to use the “Erase and add keys” option. By clicking this button the software will erase any keys
that were present in the ignition lock. After the keys have been erased you can add new keys to
the ignition lock. Complete the actions that were described in the previous part of this manual
(Adding keys) to add new keys.

5.3 VeDoc calculator

VeDoc is a dealer level tool and it is used to calculate encrypted random numbers for
programming protected parameters in DAS. In most cases this function is used along with a MB
Star device.

To calculate these numbers select “VeDoc calculator” function in the MB Truck Evowindow.
Before you calculate, you need to complete the “Prepare” operation. To do this, simply click
“Prepare” button. A message will appear after the “Prepare” operation has been completed.
After this operation information about block will appear (transponder code, number of keys, ID
code).

Right after the completion of the “Prepare” operation you need to unplug the device from
OBD cable. However, DO NOT UNPLUG FROM USB. Then connect to the MB diagnostic tool,
run Xentry and go to VeDoc request screen. There you will see the input calculation type. Then
select this type in the MB Truck Evowindow. Finally, click “Calculate” to get the final code.

VeDoc has three main calculation types each of them performs different actions:

• X1 calculation calculates code for one key adding to MR authorized keys list
• X2 calculation erases all keys from MR authorized keys list and adds present (key in
ignition lock)
• X8 calculation gives code to access MR download in Mercedes-Benz DAS software.

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5.4 FDOK calculator

This function is very similar to the VeDoc calculator. The usage of this function is practically
the same as with VeDoc.

Unlike VeDoc, FDOK has two calculation types:

XT is used for changing of NOx Torque limit

XN is used to erase emissions-relevant fault codes in actuations of SCR exhaust after

treatment system.

Firstly, connect device to the truck. Then complete “Prepare” operation by clicking
“Prepare” button in the MB Truck Evo window. After the preparation has been complete, unplug
the device and connect MB diagnostic tool (STAR diagnosis).

5.5 XN calculation type

Run Xentry or DAS software. After the software’s window has opened, select the “MR engine
control” function and press F3.

Figure 6 DAS
screen

A new screen will appear. In this new screen select the “Actuations” function and press F3.

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Figure 7 MR engine control
screen

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After selecting Actuations, a screen with important notes will appear, informing you about
further operations. After reading these notes, press F2 to continue.

Figure 8 Note on the actuations

screen

Next screen will show you the operations that you can perform using the connected MB
diagnostic tool. To calculate FDOK code, select “Actuations of SCR exhaust after treatment
system” and press F3.

Figure 9 Actuation
screen

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After you have pressed F3 in the previous screen, a submenu will appear. Select the “Erasing of
emissions-relevant fault codes” and press F3.

Figure 10 Actuations of SCR exhaust after

treatment screen

The software will bring up a warning screen, showing you what can happen after you
have erased the fault codes.

Figure 11 Warning
screen

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After you have pressed F2 key, the erasing procedure will begin. In a few moments a screen
will appear showing you the needed information – random number, ID code and calculation
type.

Figure 12 VeDoc
information

Enter these values into blank boxes in the MB Truck Explorer software. Then press
“Calculate” button to get the final code.

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5.6 DAS passwords

DAS passwords can be generated using MB Truck Evo. These passwords are used to unlock
some features of the vehicle or the device. DAS passwords have three different types: X1, X2 and
X8. X1 is used to calculate code for one key adding to MR authorized keys list. X2 is used to
erase all keys from MR authorized keys list and add present (key in ignition lock). X8 is used to
give you code to access MR download in Mercedes-Benz DAS software.

To generate a DAS password, select the DAS passwords function. Then connect device to
the truck. In the MB Truck Evo window select the password type you want to generate (X1, X2,
and X8). Finally, press “Calculate” to get the password.

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5.7 Settings

In the “Settings” section you can perform such simple actions as “Read device info”, which
will read and display information about the connected Evo device. To do this, connect Evo to
your PC via USB.

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