The VCM 2011.03 DVD (R72) includes both IDS (Integrated Diagnostic System) and PDS (Portable Diagnostic Software) tools.

Diagnostic coverage includes most 1996 – 2012 MY (produced 1995 – 2010) Ford, Lincoln/Mercury & Mazda vehicles.

Integrated Diagnostic Software (IDS) is the next generation diagnostic tool. IDS integrates WDS software modified to run on an off-the-shelf laptop with the Vehicle Communication Module (VCM) currently used in NGS+ and PDS, and a new Vehicle Measurement Module (VMM). The VCM 16-pin DLC cable is used to connect the VCM to the vehicle. The VCM and VMM connect to the laptop through the Ethernet-USB Adapter Cable (H406/H416).
The interface devices that are used with this application are:

• VCM – Vehicle Communication Module – This device provides all link based functionality
  including: Datalogger, Selftest, Service Functions, Module Configuration and Programming, etc.
• VMM – Vehicle Measurement Module – This device provides the following functionality: Oscilloscope, Digital Multi-Meter, Ignition System Test, Fuel System Test, and SGM.