Hardware
To enable Remote Diagnosis, Jifeline Networks has developed its own unique hardware. To enable a connection between car and remote diagnostics specialist, two hardware components are required: the Remote Diagnosis VCI in the workshop and a 'Jifeline local server housing' at the remote diagnostics specialist. When both of these are connected over the internet to the central Jifeline server, a secure 'tunnel' is opened, extending the car's OBD port to the remote diagnostics specialist's desk, so to speak.
All hardware and embedded software is developed and produced in-house by Jifeline Networks, with suppliers also based in the Netherlands. This has a positive effect on flexibility and hardware quality.
Remote diagnostics VCI
The Remote Diagnosis VCI possesses a number of unique features that enable efficient remote diagnosis;
- Internet connection over Wi-Fi or via UTP cable
- Suitable for multi-channel CAN (up to 4-CAN buses in parralel)
- Suitable for K-Line, CAN BUS, DoIP and prepared for CAN FD
In addition, the Remote diagnostic VCI features a sturdy housing, several LEDs and a buzzer for feedback to the user in the workshop.
The Remote diagnostics VCI can be branded with your own branding and various accessories are available such as a matching protective case.
Remote Diagnostic enclosures
The remote diagnostic enclosures are available in three different designs. This makes it easy to work in different locations, or to gradually grow your capacities and investments as your customer base grows.
Local-1 server housing (including 1 local module)
A small enclosure ideally suited for home working or for use alongside a local-4 or local-10 server housing.
Local-4 server housing (for 4 local modules)
The best-selling enclosure. Allows you to connect up to 4 diagnostic tools continuously to the Jifeline infrastructure. This allows you, via the partner portal, to easily switch between diagnostic tools or work on several cars at the same time.
The circuit boards (local modules) that 'live' the OBD ports in the local-4 server housing can be supplied separately. This makes it possible, for example, to start with 1 local module (1 OBD port live) and expand further by adding extra local modules. This allows you to easily scale up capacity as demand increases.
Local-10 server housing (for 10 local modules)
The local-10 server housing is specially designed to be placed in a server rack. Up to 10 local modules can be placed in it, so you can have up to 10 diagnostic tools continuously connected to the Jifeline server.
Connection to your own network is done via a single UTP cable and power cable. The digital portal provided allows your remote technicians, if they are within the same LAN network, to enable or disable remote diagnostic tools individually.
