On vehicle models from the E65 on, BMW is for the first time using fiber-optic cables as standard for communication between control units. The optical buses are notable for their high data transmission rate and they are not susceptible to electromagnetic interference. The optical buses in question are the most bus, primarily used for in-car entertainment electronics, and the byte flight bus, which serves predominantly safety-critical functions. OPS has been designed for encoding, programming (CIP) via the software service station (SSS) and envisaged for use as part of the BMW diagnostic system (DIS) from DIS plus and group tester one (GT1). It is intended for testing and programming tasks from the E65 series, taking the place of the diagnostic head

OPS is intended for rapid programming of control units. When operated at the SSS, no diagnostic or technical measuring procedures are possible, as no measuring technology is incorporated; in this instance, OPPS/OPS is used predominantly for programming control units (flashing). Communication with the vehicle can be performed both via the most and via the OBD interface. The OBD interface is required for the power supply to the OPPS/OPS and has communication properties via which the vehicle can be identified and the data to be programmed can be determined. From CIP version 7.0, it is possible to delete fault code memories via OPPS/OPS.

D-can included for diagnose on the following models:
E60, E61 as of model year 03/2007
E83 as of model year 09/2006
E81, E87 as of model year 03/2007
E90, E91, E92, E93 as of model year 03/2007
E70 (new X5)
R56 (new mini)
Package including:
1 x OPS head
1 x 16-pin cable can bus
1 x LAN cable (RJ45 ODU plug)
1 x fiber cable