E-Series & R05x Mini:
Interface = K+DCAN Cable (OBDII to USB) or ICOM
ECU Data Files = SP-Daten
NCS Expert = Coding Software
WinKFP = Programming (Flashing) Software
EDIABAS = Low Level ECU Communication Software used by NCS Expert & WinKFP
Fxx- / Ixx- / Gxx-Series, Mini (F05x/F06x), & Rolls-Royce:
Interface = ENET Cable (OBDII to RJ45 Ethernet) or ICOM
ECU Data Files = PSdZData
E-Sys = Coding Software
E-Sys = Programming (Flashing) Software
ICOM A: main interface
ICOM B: adapter for programming multimedia in E series
ICOM C: adapter for old BMW with round 20 pin diagnostic plug
ICOM D: adapter for motorcycles
Additional Dealership Level Software
DIAGNOSTICS for All Vehicles
PROGRAMMING for F/I/G/RR & MINI, but requires an ICOM
All Requests, should be directed Here
Additional Details: Beginner’s Guide to BMW ISTA+
PROGRAMMING traditionally for all chassis, but F-/I-/G-series phased out with 3.63.5 release (March 2018).
ICOM Recommended. An ICOM emulator with K+DCAN or ENET can be used, but will NOT communicate over all protocols to program every ECU.
Replacement ECU’s must be NEW
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
Windows 7-10 Computer
ISTA+: 22 GB Installation + > 2 GB free space to run (Diagnostics Only).
Additional 70 GB SDP & ICOM to program (Excludes E-series)
ISTA-P: 112 GB Installation
At least a processor with 2 cores and 2.2 GHz
At least 4 GB RAM
