NYVIP2 SOFTWARE AND FIRMWARE UPDATE

DATE: 06/21/2014
TO: ALL INSPECTION STATIONS
FROM: NYS DMV
SUBJECT: NYVIP2 SOFTWARE AND FIRMWARE UPDATE

PLEASE BRING THIS MESSAGE TO THE ATTENTION OF THE STATION OWNER AND/OR MANAGER

A NYVIP2 software update to version 14.04.08 will be rolled out to all Emissions Inspection Stations beginning on June 23, 2014. Rollout to all 10,000 inspection stations will occur over a 5 week period and is expected to be complete by July 25th.

  1. Dial-up (Phone Line) Connections:

    If your analyzer communicates using a dial up connection, you must leave the analyzer powered on overnight on the Main Menu with the phone line connected. Updates received via dial up connection begin at midnight when the phone lines are less congested.

    Your NYVIP2 unit will automatically reboot and install the new software when it is made available to your station. Please check the version indicated at the Main Menu upon starting your NYVIP2 unit.

    NOTE: Software updates using dial-up connections will take longer. How long it will take depends upon your phone line performance and connection. We recommend that you check your phone service contract and understand charges you will incur due to long connection periods that are common with NYVIP2 software updates. DMV continues to encourage, but does not mandate, the use of broadband services.

  2. Broadband (Internet) Connections:

    Once new software is released by Opus, your NYVIP2 analyzer (when connected on broadband) will receive the update anytime it is powered on.

    Once the update is received, a message will display on your system stating: “A software update has been downloaded and is ready to install on this unit. Estimated time to complete update process is less than 5 minutes. Proceed with update?” You must select YES to install the update on your analyzer.

  3. OBDII Scan Tool Update:

    After the update to 14.04.08, your OBDII scan tool will receive an important firmware update during the first successful OBD inspection. You will be notified on screen that a scan tool firmware update is in progress. Please wait until the firmware update completes before proceeding. This update will address many non-communication issues.

    Other Improvements:

    • Automatic Reorder of Test Authorizations with ACH accounts
    • The ability to print Daily Reports by using the print function on the analyzer
    • Ability to Add/Remove certified inspectors on the analyzer
    • Emission Waivers process

  4. A separate NYVIP message will be sent out near the end of July reminding you to check the version number of your software and it will contain instructions for any stations that may not have received the update. Thank you.

If you have any questions, contact Opus Inspection at: 866-623-8378.