Porsche integrated Update Server

(PiUS)
Quick Reference Guide for Installation & Use
Version 3.0

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Inhalt

1 Introduction ................................................................................................................. 3
1.1 Definition and purpose of the Porsche integrated Update Service ............................. 3
1.2 Definition und purpose of the document .................................................................... 3

2 Installation ................................................................................................................... 4
2.1 Installation requirements ............................................................................................ 4
2.2 Downdload und Installation ........................................................................................ 5

3 Commisioning und Use ................................................................................................. 8

3.1 Software commissioning ............................................................................................. 8
3.2 Requirements for use .................................................................................................. 8
3.3 Using the Software ...................................................................................................... 9
3.3.1 Modul "System Data" ...................................................................................... 10
3.3.2 Modul "Navigation Data" ................................................................................ 10
3.3.3 Modul "Release Data" ...................................................................................... 11
3.3.4 Modul "Service Function" (Cloud Printing) ....................................................... 12

4 Connecting PT4G to the PiUS 3.0 ................................................................................ 13

5 Cloud Printing ............................................................................................................. 14

1 Introduction
1.1 Definition and purpose of the Porsche integrated Update Service
There are two types of PiUS. One of them is integrated firmly into the tester. This manual
focuses on the standalone version of PiUS.
The 'Porsche integrated Update Service' (PiUS) provides the Porsche workshops with the fol-
lowing five modules.
1. System Data
Downloading PCM software updates & assistance systems, as well
as transferring them to external storage media.
2. PT4G Releases via PiUS
PiUS will be enabled to provide software updates of navigation da-
tabases.
3. Cloud Printing
The PiUS module „Cloud Printing” can be used to print with a PT4G
on printer that are configured on the pc where PiUS is up and run-
ning
4. Navigation Data
PiUS will be enabled to provide software updates of navigation da-
tabases.
5. Vehicle Updates for upcoming model lines
For Upcoming Vehicles, PiUS is required to process vehicle soft-
ware updates

1.2 Definition and and purpose of the document

This document contains the information required for installing PiUS on your workshop PC for
the first time.
Please also read the FAQs of the PiUS. You can find these in the PPN blog entry 'PiUS goes
live:
https://ppn.porsche.com/portal/community/dr._ing._h.c._f._porsche_ag/af-
ter_sales/werkstatt/piwis/blog/2018/06/21/pius-porsche-integrated-update-ser-
vice-goes-live
2 Installation
This chapter describes the steps required for installing PiUS on your workshop server
or PC.

2.1 Installation requirements

To use PiUS, the application must be installed on Windows PC Windows 10 or higher.
You need Windows administration rights for installation. Contact your IT manager in
order to install PiUS.

To install PiUS on your workshop PC, you need the following:

• Windows 10
• Ethernetinterface 1Gbit
• At least free 1 TB storage volume
• 8 GB RAM
• WiFi 5 IEEE 802.11ac
• An Internet connection is required for download / update and use

Recommended:

• Windows 11 or Windows Server 2016

• LAN/Ethernetinterface 1Gbit/10Gbit
• 2 TB free storage volume
• 32 GB RAM
• WiFi 6 IEEE 802.11ax
• An Internet connection is required for download / update and use
2.1 Download und Installation

The installation file available on the PPN Space must first be downloaded and saved
locally on the workshop PC.
To perform the installation, the saved installation file PiUS.Client.exe must be
launched.
The installation can be executed by a user with Windows admin rights. Therefore, if
you lack the necessary permissions, please contact your IT manager to carry out the
installation. If you have Windows admin rights, please follow the instructions of the
PiUS Setup Manager.

Step 1:
Confirm that you want to perfom the
installation with “Next”

Step 2:
Select the memory location:
C:\Program Files (x86)\Por-
sche\PiUS and confirm with
„Next“
 Step 3:
Start the installation with "Install"

Step 4:
Finish the installation with "Finish"

Once the application is installed, a link for the 'PiUS Client' will appear on the desktop on
your PC. You can use this to start PiUS.
Is PiUS already installed on the workshop server? Simply update to the current available ver-
sion.

PiUS Update:
After clicking 'Check for Updates,'
the latest version will be displayed.
You can then download it by click-
ing the 'Download Update' button.
3 Commissioning and Use
3.1 Software commissioning
After installing PiUS, no further setup is necessary.

3.2 Requirements for use

The following requirements must be met in order to use PiUS in the workshop:

- You need an Internet connection.

- Please note that you need to be on the same network as the tester for the
following modules: Cloud Printing, PT4G Releases, and Vehicle Updates.
- For the "System Data" and "Navigation Data" modules, you will need a valid
PPN access and the appropriate authorization.

If you do not have this system role, please contact your PPN administrator.
3.3 Using the software
After starting the application, you will see the PiUS Start page showing the available
modules and a Settings and Help function.

PiUS Start Page:

1. PiUS Modules
2. Settings
3. If you click on the Help-button,
the PiUS manual will be displayed
for you.
4. Information about accessing the
external data server
If you have no network connection
or no access tot he external data
server, the following symbol will
appear:

In the settings, there are 3 tabs:

Settings:
1 Language setting:
The Windows PC language is se-
lected by default in PiUS. The lan-
guage for PiUS can be changed un-
der Settings.

2. Check the box for bandwidth re-

striction
3. If necessary, the PiUS window
can be hidden at Window start
Proxy Settings:
Depending on your network, you
may have the option to configure
the following proxy settings

PiUS Update:
If a PiUS update is available, the
suer will be automatically notified.
If installation is not possible, it can
be initiated using the button (1),
(2) will show the newest update
version and with (3) you will be
able to download the update.
3.3.1 Modul ‚System Data‘
In the "System Data" module, you can download action software for the vehicle con-
trol units PCM and assistance systems and transfer the data to an external storage
medium, provided you have the necessary PPN role.

1. Model line:
Select the required model line
2. Part No:
Select the required part number
3. Download:
The required part number must
be downloaded once
4. Creat SD card:
Any number of SD cards can then
be created
5. Archive:
All downloaded part number can
be viewed and deleted in the ar-
chive

3.3.2 Modul ‚Navigation Data‘

In the "Navigation Data" module, updates for navigation databases are available to you.

1. Region
Select the required Region
2. Version:’
Select the required Version
3. Download:
The required version must be
downloaded once
4. Creat SD card:
Any number of SD cards can then
be created
5. Archive:
All downloaded part number can
be viewed and deleted in the ar-
chive
3.3.3 Modul ‚Releaseinformation‘
In the "Release Information" module, all available vehicle and PT4G releases are displayed.

1. Releases
Releases are displayed
2. Status PT4G Data and
3. Status Vehicle Data:
Following messages means:
• Not available: No download avail-
able
• Pending: Download in progress
• Ready: Download completed
• Error: Download failed

4 Status
Status of the download is displayed. The column can display the following icons in following
situation:
• Active: Download is on going
• Successful: Download for the release was finished successfully
• Error: Download aborted due to an error
5. Refresh:
By clicking the button the table will refresh its content
6. Restart:
By clicking the button, the download for all release, which failed, should be triggered again.
The retry-button should be disabled when a restart is not possible in following cases:
• When the download is already ongoing
• When all downloads are already successful
4. Connection from PT4G to PiUS 3.0
To connect the PiUS with the PT4G, please follow these steps:

1. Click on Workshop Server

Use your tester (PT4G)

Click on the three bars -> System
Settings -> Workshop Server

2. Workshop Server Menu

Enable the checkbox 'Use
Workshop Server.'
Enter the IP address of PiUS.
You can find this within PiUS in
the 'Service Function' section.
Activate the toggle 'Enable PiUS
Proxy' on the PT4G.
If you want to use Cloud Print-
ing, activate the toggle for it
too.
Then, save your input
 3. Successfully Connected
When the connection from the
tester to PiUS has been success-
fully established, a green
checkmark will appear.

5. Modul ‚Service Function‘ (Cloud Printing)

The Cloud Printing module enables printing via the diagnostic tester. For this purpose, a
printer must be configured on the workshop PC where PiUS is installed. Printouts can then be
made on the available workshop printers. To use this function, you need to connect your
tester with the PiUS Cloud Printing function on the workshop PC – see point 4. "Connecting
PT4G to PiUS 3.0" for this.
Please follow these steps:
1. Start your Tester
2. From the Tester Start page, go to: -> System settings -> Workshopserver
3. Activate "Porsche Cloud Printing" there by ticking the toggle-button.
• Enter the IP address shown in PiUS Cloud Printing.
• Save your entries
4 Print a test page:
• Select an image and click on print.
• A settings window will open. Choose Cloud Printing as the default printer.
(As a result, you will automatically be connected to the workshop printer
linked to the workshop PC.)
• Optionally adjust the printer settings.
• View your print jobs.

It is mandatory that all printer drivers are up to date and all Windows updates have
been performed on the workshop PCs.