Understanding Your XENTRY Hardware ID for XENTRY Diagnosis Lite

For independent automotive workshops seeking a robust and efficient diagnostic solution, XENTRY Diagnosis Lite offers a powerful option. This specialized diagnostic software is tailored for standard PCs and comes complete with the essential XENTRY Diagnosis VCI hardware for seamless vehicle communication. A key component in accessing and utilizing XENTRY Diagnosis Lite is your Xentry Hardware Id. This unique identifier is crucial for the ordering and activation process, ensuring that your software and hardware are correctly linked and authorized. This article delves into the details of XENTRY Diagnosis Lite, with a particular focus on understanding your XENTRY Hardware ID and its significance.

Who is XENTRY Diagnosis Lite For?

XENTRY Diagnosis Lite is specifically designed and available for independent operators in accordance with EC regulation 2018/858. To ensure eligibility and expedite your order, verification of your independent workshop status is required. This typically involves submitting documentation such as a trade license, commercial register entry, proof of professional qualification in the automotive trade, or other official documents confirming your business operations in vehicle repair.

The Critical Role of Your XENTRY Hardware ID

Before ordering XENTRY Diagnosis Lite, it’s vital to understand the importance of your XENTRY Hardware ID. This unique identifier is intrinsically linked to the PC you intend to use for diagnostics and plays a critical role in the software licensing and activation process.

Key Considerations Regarding Your XENTRY Hardware ID:

• Uniqueness is Paramount: XENTRY Diagnosis Lite is exclusively intended for standard PCs that do not currently possess an active StartKey or contract for other XENTRY systems.
• Hardware ID Conflicts: If your standard PC already has an active StartKey or contract for a XENTRY Pass Thru EU system, you cannot order XENTRY Diagnosis Lite for the same hardware ID.
• Dedicated PC or Contract Expiration: In cases of existing XENTRY Pass Thru EU contracts, you must utilize a different, unoccupied standard PC for XENTRY Diagnosis Lite. Alternatively, you must wait until the existing contract for the XENTRY Pass Thru EU system expires before using the same PC (and thus the same hardware ID) for XENTRY Diagnosis Lite.

Essentially, the XENTRY Hardware ID acts as the digital fingerprint of your PC, determining its eligibility for XENTRY Diagnosis Lite and preventing licensing conflicts with other XENTRY products. Understanding this is the first step in a smooth and successful setup.

Ordering XENTRY Diagnosis Lite: Understanding the Costs

Acquiring XENTRY Diagnosis Lite involves both fixed and variable pricing elements:

Fixed Price Components:

• Annual Flat User Fee: This recurring annual fee covers online operating costs and access to support services. It’s important to note that this fee is applicable for contract renewals and not for the initial order.
• One-Time Hardware Costs: A one-time payment is required for the XENTRY Diagnosis COM Kit, which includes the VCI (Vehicle Communication Interface) and associated accessories.

Variable Price Component:

• Time Credit Units: Usage of diagnostic data is based on purchased time credit units.
• Automatic Credit Management: The diagnostic application automatically manages the consumption of these time credits.
• Credit Unit Activation: A credit unit is activated upon opening the diagnostics system and continues to be consumed until its expiration, even if the diagnostics session is ended or vehicles are changed.

	Flat-rate user fee (1 year)
Annual Fee (Contract Extension)	€180.00 / year (only for contract extension, not for the first order)
Hardware Costs (One-Time)	€1,522.00 (one-time)
	1 hour
MB passenger car incl. VAN, smart, EQ, Maybach	€15.90

Functionality and Diagnostic Capabilities of XENTRY Diagnosis Lite

XENTRY Diagnosis Lite provides a comprehensive suite of diagnostic functionalities, empowering independent workshops to perform in-depth vehicle analysis and repairs:

• Quick Test: Rapidly assesses the overall vehicle health.
• Basic Diagnosis: Accesses real-time data (actual values) and allows for component testing (actuations).
• Commissioning: Enables crucial tasks such as flashing, coding, and parameterization of control units.
• Fault Memory Management: Reads and clears diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs).
• Guided Diagnosis: Step-by-step instructions to troubleshoot complex issues.
• Functional Diagnosis: In-depth analysis of specific vehicle systems and components.
• Repair Forecast: Provides insights and predictions to aid in repair planning.
• Broad Vehicle Coverage: Supports diagnosis for all control units across Mercedes-Benz model series from 2004 onwards (XENTRY and DAS series / excluding HHTWIN).

What’s Included in the XENTRY Diagnosis COM Kit?

When you place a new order for XENTRY Diagnosis Lite, the XENTRY Diagnosis COM Kit includes the following essential components:

1. XENTRY Diagnosis VCI
2. WiFi stick
3. OBD cable (16-pin)
4. USB cable (5m)
5. User information and safety instructions
6. Digital components (software, manual, help cards)

It’s important to remember that XENTRY Diagnosis Lite is designed for vehicles within the XENTRY Diagnosis series, starting from model year 2004. The contract duration for XENTRY Diagnosis Lite is 12 months. The XENTRY Diagnosis COM Kit (VCI) is a purchased device, granting you ownership. Access to software, software updates, diagnostic data via time credits, and support services is provided for 42 months. Continued use beyond the initial contract period requires payment of annual usage fees, as long as hardware support remains available.

Geographic Availability: Please note that XENTRY Diagnosis Lite is available to users with a business address within the European Union, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, Switzerland, and the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.

Key Benefits of Choosing XENTRY Diagnosis Lite

XENTRY Diagnosis Lite offers several advantages for independent workshops:

• Comprehensive Solution: Provides a fully integrated software and hardware solution from Mercedes-Benz, compatible with a wide range of passenger cars, VANs, and smart models from 2004 onwards (excluding smart model #1). This broader compatibility surpasses the limitations of XENTRY Pass Thru EU, which is restricted to Euro 5 and Euro 6 certified vehicles.
• Standalone VCI Purchase: Enables the purchase of the high-quality XENTRY Diagnosis VCI separately, which was previously only available with the XENTRY Diagnosis Pad/Pad2. Now, you can leverage this robust VCI with the XENTRY Diagnostics Open Shell software on your existing standard PC.
• Enhanced Communication Stability: The communication protocol between the software and the XENTRY Diagnosis VCI is optimized for speed and stability, outperforming generic pass-thru VCIs.
• Dedicated Support: Benefit from software and hardware support throughout your contract term, specifically for the XENTRY Diagnosis COM Kit.

System Requirements and Finding Your Hardware ID

To utilize XENTRY Diagnosis Lite, a unique hardware-dependent StartKey is essential. This StartKey is generated based on your XENTRY Hardware ID.

Obtaining Your Hardware ID and StartKey:

1. Install Basic Setup: Download and install the basic setup software from Mercedes-Benz B2B Connect.
2. Order StartKey: After installation, you can order the StartKey through Mercedes-Benz B2B Connect.
3. Locate Hardware ID: Use the “ConfigAssist” tool within the “System Data” section of the installed software to identify your XENTRY Hardware ID. This ID is necessary when ordering your StartKey.

General System Requirements:

• Administrator rights for software installation and updates.
• Personalized user login with standard diagnosis rights (mandatory login procedure).
• Windows-compatible PC or Laptop with Intel i5 processor (or equivalent) or better.
• Operating System: Windows 10 (64 Bit) or Windows 11 (64 Bit).
• Minimum 8 GB RAM (16 GB recommended).
• Minimum 150 GB free HDD, SSD recommended for optimal performance and robustness.
• Browser: Edge for Windows.
• One USB 3.0 port for connecting the XENTRY Diagnosis VCI via USB cable.
• One free USB port for the WiFi stick for wireless VCI communication.
• Broadband Internet access via LAN/WiFi.
• Microsoft .NET 4.0 (or higher) installed.
• Specific URLs and Ports unlocked in your firewall/proxy (see table below).

Helpcard

Manual

Important Note on Time Credits: Once activated, a time credit unit remains valid until it expires, regardless of whether the diagnosis session is ongoing or vehicles are changed. Time credits purchased in error or no longer needed are non-refundable. Unused or unactivated time credits at contract expiration are also non-refundable; however, credit is transferred if you extend your contract.

Online Connectivity Requirements for XENTRY Diagnosis Lite

To access diagnostic content effectively, a persistent online connection is required for:

• Accessing diagnostic data during each diagnosis session.
• Verifying access authorizations for data content (StartKey validation).
• Checking contractual data and account status.

Firewall and Port Configuration

Ensure the following URLs and ports are enabled in your firewall or proxy server for proper XENTRY Diagnosis Open Shell system operation. Consult your IT administrator to verify these settings.

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