The 88890020 communication unit enables PC to vehicle communication. The device connects to the PC via a USB cable or by wireless LAN using the 802.11 b/g standard.
Operating temperature range: -40 to +85°C (-40 to +185°F).
Storage temperature range: -40 to +125°C (-40 to 257°F).
Before the 88890020 communication unit can be used, a driver must be installed on the PC. In addition, a utility application (Admin0020) can be used to check the status of the device and update the firmware if and when needed.
There are three different ways, described below, of connecting communication unit88890020.

Via USB-cable

Connect the communication unit to the vehicle.
Connect the USB-cable between the communication unit and the PC.
Select communication unit 88890020 and USB-cable setting in window Alternative. 

Directly to the communication unit

Note: Your PC must have Wireless LAN 802.11b/g and support for 128 bit WEP (encryption), if it is to be used for direct communication with the communication unit. The Panasonic CF29 has this built into the motherboard. Additional Wireless LAN cards will be recommended in the future.

Connect the communication unit to the vehicle.
Select communication unit 88890020 and Direct to communication unit in window Alternative. 

Security level Directly to the communication unit

Communication is performed using 128 bit WEP, Wired Equivalent Privacy. The WEP-key is generated automatically and is not seen during the configuration.

Via an access point

Note: Contact the local IT-support or network technician before installation.

Connect the communication unit to the vehicle.
Select communication unit 88890020 and Via an access point in window Alternative. 

Security level Via an access point

There are three alternatives for this:

WEP and MAC-address. Communication is performed using 128 bit WEP, Wired Equivalent Privacy. The WEP-key is written in during configuration. The MAC-address is to be written into the access point for additional security.
WPA and PSK. Communication is performed via WPA, Wi-Fi Protected Access.
802.1x. Communication is performed using standard EAP_MSCHAP v2. The communication unit is then treated as a PC and will be logged on to the network using a username and password.
 

Product description for communication unit 88890020

Communication unit 88890020 has a number of different coloured LEDs. These LEDs show the status of the communication unit and indicate warnings, etc.
 

Set includes:
Volvo Interface 88890020

USB cable

88890027 8 Pin Cable (for turcks)

VCADS Software DVD

PTT(optional)

We have the  Volvo PTT  V1.12 as well !

What's PTT?

PREMIUM TECH TOOL (PTT) MAKES DIAGNOSTICS FAST AND ACCURATE. Volvo offers an excellent software tool to assist customers and bodybuilders in performing their own diagnostic work on Volvo trucks and components.  

PTT is a Windows-based diagnostic application specially designed to test, calibrate and program engine parameters. This software supports all Volvo Trucks from model year 1998 and newer. 

PTT works for both Volvo and Mack trucks in Development mode. for PTT using VCI Interface.