Dell D630 for Star Diagnosis MB SD C4 Customer Feedback

Nowadays, Star diagnosis bundle MB SD Connect Compact 4 & Dell D630 is favored by the Mercedes owners. But there are lots of people puzzled that whether it is necessary to buy Dell laptop D630 for MB SD C4.Last week, we eobdtool customer service have searched a great deal of customer feedback from different forum, and here are some of them.

---With the Dell D630's dedicated serial port, there was no issue for me.... it was plug and play... I just loaded the HDD from the Seller into my Dell and all I needed to do was activate WIS/EPC and XENTRY/DAS with "activation keys"... I only use the Dell for MB Star C4 SD Connect purposes...

---...bought an older Dell D630 with a serial port and plan on buying Star C4 directly installed in a DellD630 hard drive. No Virtual Machine issues.

---Star diagnosis C3 / C4 actually specifies the computer or tablet used in the SDS environment... The T30 is rather slow but will get the job done. If your ever in the market for a faster SDS laptop, the Dell 630 with at least 2Ghz and the speed improvement especially when using Xentry is like night and day.

---I advise buy SD Connect 4 which is connected with LAN cable rather than COM-port as Star C3. And pick up Dell 630 laptop if you are new to Mercedes daignosis, because all latest software (current 2015.7V) are pre-installed.

---the HDD that is pre-loaded with the software for MB SD CONNECT C4 by the Seller, is inserted into the DELL D630... The DELL D630 is the fastest laptop with the RS232 feature.

--- C4 are favorable to get with a pre-installed drive that fits inside a Dell laptop.

FAQ:

From Thanh Nguyen:

Q:I’m very confused, Dell D630 is needed for SD connect C4, but see someone say”The PART W mux(SD connect C4) is and Ethernet/wifi connected system and that is the reason for use on other laptops, that means the SD connect C4 will work with other laptops. Please explain this !

A:Of course you can use SD Connect C4 with other laptop, but both our customer and our engineer have tested no issue with Dell D630. And if you buy the Dell D630 laptop,software pre-installed and activated. Dell D630 is the most safe one. Other laptops you are free to try.

if you buy internal hard drive (HDD),better use D630. If you buy external hard drive, you can use many laptops with COM port

From Engineer!!

1. We use the built-in disc of dell d630

A little higher on the configuration of the computer

2. The external removable disk can, cpu2.0 more than 2gb memory, high configuration software will run faster, not necessarily with the com interface computer, no com interface can use our computer the so288 adapter [is] to c3. Configuration is too low to run or not run very slow

According to the customer feedback, Dell D630 is the most popular for MB STAR C3 or MB SD CONNECT COMPACT C4.

MB SD Connect 4+ Dell laptop+ DELL HDD
http://www.eobdtool.co.uk/wholesale/mb-sd-c4-with-dell-d630-laptop.html

Star C3 or SD Connect C4, Dell HDD or external HDD?

Mercedes Benz Star diagnosis newbie will always consider these 2 questions:

1) Choose Star C3/C4 or SD Connect 4?

2) Do I need to buy the laptop with the system?

3) Choose External HDD or Internal HDD (T30 or Dell format)?

MB Star C3 or SD Connect C4:

1. MB SD Connect Compact 4 is connected via LAN cable but not COM port as MB Star C3 multiplexer. Most modern laptops have not this COM port; also, used Laptop may have problem on COM port so that you would not communication well.

2. SD Connect C4 works perfect across many different laptops. It's both wireless and LAN. No need for super slow 9pin. And you can also ditch that slow hard drive and put in an SSD. You do have to watch out though. It is able to work on many different laptops (Alienware/Sager/Dell/Toshiba etc). And it's still up and running fine after many years of constant use.

3. MB Star C3/old Star C4 will no longer work on new Mercedes models, but SD Connect will. The SD C4 is more up to date, SD C4 clone is faster.

4. The Star C3 got phased out in either the 3/15 or the 5/15 release. Star C3 multiplexer talks slowly and is error free.

Actually the SD C4 is better.

Do I need to buy the Dell D630 laptop together?

Some customer review will help explain this in depth.

1. Consisting of a dedicated laptop (with pre-installed and software) cables and multiplexer and do not use for anything else then this purpose, I would recommend.

2. I do not need install any software because this package offer includes Dell 630 in which the newest software XENTRY/DAS 2015.7 for MB SD C4 was pre-installed before delivery. When I get the SD C4, I directly use it. No need to activation. Very convenient!

3. I have and it’s worth every penny… just takes some time to get to learn how it works. Don’t get one with virtual image software (external hard drive), get an actual Dell D630 with original HDD and SD C4 unit.

4. Dell D630 laptop has strong compatibility comparing with other laptops. Lots of other clone diagnostic software can be/ or only be loaded on D630 laptop.

Internal hard drive or external hard drive:

What’s the difference between internal and external HDD, check below:

External hard drive features:

1)     If laptop broke, you could just plug it into another machine.

2)     It is a lot slower than running it from disk, because of VMware overhead. If you use it 2 or 3 times a year, a VM solution is perfectly fine.

3)     Hangs off the machine and can be damaged as you move the laptop around. If you pick up the laptop, the USB drive unplugs, then it will fall to the ground and you’re cooked.

Internal Hard drive advantages:

1)     Much faster, if you use it quite a bit then go External hard drive.

2) Internal hard drive has two format T30 for IBM T30 laptop and Dell format for Dell D630 laptop. IBM T30 format is quite old stuff and is out of date.

3)     Internal is so much nicer because now I just have the multiplexer and laptop to carry to the car. Nothing to unplug or fall off.

NOTE:

The MB SD Connect + Dell D630 laptop bundle package comes with newest Dell D630 format HDD.

Either MB Star C3 or SD Connect will do Benz W222 with DoIT protocol.

For some special functions (Smart TAN Code calculation, FDOK Key Calculator, etc), you need to order special software program or get the Super MB Star top version.

We are not trying to persuade you buying these SDS multiplexers, but for education purpose.

This is from obd tool website technical support: Star C3 or SD Connect C4, Dell HDD or external HDD?

MB SD Connect C4 Manual ( download )

1.MB SD Connect C4 Star Diagnosis user manual

2.Steps For Installing Battery And Wifi Card

3.Mersedes Benz Sd Connect C4 user manual

4.MB SD C4 hardware upgrade instrutions

All about 2015.09 MB Star C4 with WiFi For Mercedes Benz Cars and Trucks Diagnosis:

How to Set up MB SD Connect C4 WLAN ?

1. Find out and open Local Area Connection Properties>>General>>Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties. Set IP address as 172.29.127.XXX (any digit combination between 1 to254) and subnet mask as 255.255.0.0.

2. Double click MB Star C4 SD connect to open the control menu.

3. Select "Configuration" icon and accept the warning message by click "Yes"

4. Select "Register/Configure" under the "MUX" icon

5. Select the desired SD connect name

6. Set WLAN parameters, Road including: ID address, Network screen, SSID (network name), Encryption, key/

ID address: 192.168.2.200
Network screen: 255.255.255.0
SSID (network name): Road24h
Encryption: WEP/Hex
Network key: aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa (26 * a)

7. Click "Start" to continue network configuration

8. WLAN configuration information will display on the next program.

9. Open SD connect wireless connection Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties. Set the IP address as: 192.168.2.xxx (any digit combination between 1 to254 except 200) and set subnet mask as 255.255.255.0.

10. Reflash wireless network list and select "Road24h"

11. Enter and confirm the network key: aaaaaaaa*a (26*a)

12. The windows display the network connection is completed.

13. Come back to the SD C4 Control menu. Select "Select MUK" to check WLAN accessible

14. Select "Configuration" in the main menu and click "Self-diagnosis"

16. The self-diagnosis result will be shown on the window program.

MB STAR C4 MB SD Connect Compact 4 Star Diagnosis

Here is the newest series of diagnostic tool for Mercedes Benz vehicles, together with the latest software.

MB STAR C4

Price:€319

Diagram:

Software version: 2015.5

WiFi function: WITHOUT WiFi function 

Supported protocol: K-line, CAN bus

SDD format:

External HDD,

Dell D630 HDD,

T30 HDD

Need to install battery?

No. It does not need to install batteries for mb star c4 can supply power to the computer by power cable.

Supported vehicles: MB passenger car, van, truck, unimog, bus, super sports car

Warranty: One-year warranty

SD Connect C4

Price:€499

Diagram: 

PCB board:

Software version: 2015.07

WiFi  function: Support wifi connection

Supported protocol: K-line, CAN bus, UDS

SDD format: 

External HDD,

Dell D630 HDD,

(can not be used on IBM T30 laptop)

Need to install battery?

Yes. It must work with batteries. (battery parameter: 6 Ni-MH Rechargeable batteries, Size: AA, Voltage: 1.2V, Capacity: above 1700Ma)

Supported vehicles:

MB passenger car, van, truck, unimog, bus, supersports car

Warranty: One-year warranty 

New MB SD Connect Compact 4

Price: €469 

Diagram:

PCB board:

Software version: 2015.07

WiFi  function: With D-LINK WIFI card,Support wifi connection

Supported protocol: K-line, CAN bus, UDS

SDD format:

External HDD,

Dell D630 HDD,

(can not be used on IBM T30 laptop)

Need to install battery?

Yes. It must work with batteries. (battery parameter: 6 Ni-MH Rechargeable batteries, Size: AA, Voltage: 1.2V, Capacity: above 1700Ma)

Supported vehicles: MB passenger car, van, truck, unimog, bus, super sports car

Warranty: One-year warranty

According to the customer feedback, the bundle of 2015.09 Star diagnosis MB SD C4 with Dell D630 laptop is more popular for the newest software V2015.7 can be pre-installed in the D630 laptop and customers can use it for diagnosis immediately he gets it.

This is from obd tool website technical support: MB STAR C4 MB SD Connect Compact 4 Star Diagnosis

Mercedes Diagnosis MB SD C4 and Dell D630 (Anniversary Sales)

GOOD NEWS FOR YOU!!I just got one Star diagnostic tool from www.eobdtool.co.uk, where, you know, has an anniversary sales. The link for all things in anniversary promotion: http://www.eobdtool.co.uk/. Hope it helps you. Post here just want to sharing some of my purchase experience--- MB SD C4 together with Dell D630.

I purchased the bundle mb sd c4 with Dell D630 for my Mercedes C204 (year:2011), suggestion by the post https://www.facebook.com/pages/Vehicles-diagnostic-tool/122966514705612.

Yes!! As the post says, I got this mb sd c4 mercedes diagnosis bundle from www.eobdtool.co.uk with 5-day delivery and was packed well.

I have to say, this star diagnosis kit is really plug-and-play, very convenient!! As the post says, the technicians helped install the software XENTRY on Dell D630 before delivery, and I used it directly the moment I got it! You know, I am a lazy guy :D This plug-and-play kind of things are very suitable for me!

And I must mention that this bundle for my C204 is worth every penny.

The newest software 2015.09 for MB SD C4;

This mb sd c4 with wifi supports wifi diagnosis; you can do online or offline programming.

The most important is that this mb sd c4 has a powerful function like reading out & erasing trouble codes, coding and programming for Mercedes Benz in all kinds of fault detection. This time I mainly used it for coding a SAM, checking to see what modules/computers might be malfunctioning, as well as checking the airmatic error. Of course, this mecedes diagnosis sd c4 has successfully helped me to do it, or I would not write this review :D

PS. It is a good time to have a Mercedes multiplexer SD C4 (6% off, more cheaper than buy the kit) if you have already has a Dell D630 with XP system.

 oh, forgot to say, it is said that a newer star diagnosis with D-LINK WIFI card has come out in the market; maybe you can have a try.

This is from obd tool website technical support: 

Mercedes Diagnosis MB SD C4 and Dell D630 (Anniversary Sales)