In order for the EKS interface to function correctly, you must set up the parameters within the Autoline system.
What do you want to do?
Access Mercedes-Benz Parameters
To access the Mercedes-Benz parameters
Select from the Main menu the Manufacturer Systems option, combined with company MB.
The Mercedes-Benz Main Menu is displayed.
Select from the Mercedes-Benz Main Menu the Menu - Utilities option.
The Mercedes-Benz Utilities menu is displayed.
Select from the Mercedes-Benz Utilities menu the Mercedes-Benz Parameters option.
The Mercedes-Benz Parameter Configuration Utility form is displayed.
To change the EKS And BIX Parameters
Select from the Project parameters area the EKS And BIX, which are located in the Service group.
Select in the concerning company.
Click Amend.
Complete the EKS And BIX parameters and click Save.
Before you can use the EKS Interface, some files must be created otherwise you will receive a message and the Interface will not work.
Examples of the files that have to be created are:
The files can be created in the File Utilities option, which is in the Utilities menu.
When using the Export option in the EKS Interface, a communication request is created in the Communication program. This communication request will send the created EKS Export file, using the details in the Communication type.
The EKS Export Interface will create a Communication request called EKSE and before you start using the EKS Interface, you must create and complete a Communication Type called EKSE in the Communication program. For further details see the helpfiles of the communication program.