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1. No Identification Model C Comments La Ben erl Elz E EIS oola alo E 2 2 gt 22 X 523 zs o 3 gt c E o Os oO c o 14 Diagnostic o Y 9 E For older vehicle adapter lo systems E co 2 IS eo e lt 18 o co iz N O e LLI NA S LO o u ig e Wa LO O XI o 15 OBD adapter O Y E For connecting cable S vehicles from O another source N co LO Lo e N IZ S si gt 16 U R D I e e o E measure S ment cable S A IN o LO EY O Z m e C W ISO z LO LU u In e LO Wa LO lt st o 17 DSO measure o o E 2 delivered with ment cable S the system 1 piece S 1 as spare part o X ly o IN IS z tf e e LLI ISO z LO LU uU Im e LO o LO lt st o 18 Replacement o e o E 5 pieces test probe tips S with screw in for U R D I and z thread DSO cable for 8 S o red black test o 18 A probes o l 3 o 0 J LO lt o Operating Manual VAS 5051B Hardware V01 4 03 07 All rights reserved A5E00309945 014 4 18 Troubleshooting oO c Oo D 5 5 eo D I UA lt o9 al o oc D O E 2 Eo S en ed L LLI LLI LLI LLI LLI Jeiddns SN3W3IS SN3NW3IS SN3IN3IS SN3IN3IS MA Jequinu MA 000009 2S0r3SV 0000071290735 V 00000E9090F3SV 000009090735 V Joquunu s Jo1njoejnueyW 9LLOZZOOASV LLZSZEOOFSSV S 68 8 2 V 98626 2 OVSE BEZEV 86Z6LD ON SVA ZIGLSOS SYA 8 GLSOS 11 1506 81 1508 04 1506 _ Bui
2. eem 7 7 IA 7 7 ISDN atari nee 7 7 J Job code 7 7 K Kay OD een 7 7 Keyboard u 2 32 KV nee 2 13 Operating Manual VAS 5051B Hardware V01 4 03 07 All rights reserved A5E00309945 014 KV Pickup au a at 2 28 L Labeling unse 2 13 LAN Eee ee 7 7 LEDS Arne 2 8 Locking collar eese 3 6 M Mask EE 7 7 Measurement cable 3 6 Measurement type sess 7 7 Message from printer driver 4 11 Mirror Server assnosessnnnennenssnsrnsrnrnrrnerenernneenrenn 7 7 Mode an 7 7 Modes sse 7 7 Mouse eH RU 2 32 N Nameplate 2 14 Navigation bar ans een 7 8 Numerical keyboard 7 8 O OBD vehicle systems ss 7 8 Old vehicles nenennee 7 8 Online connection sss 7 8 Online feedback log oooooocococccncccnniocicccoo 7 8 Operating Manual VAS 505x Software V Operating mode see 7 8 Optical check of the VAS 5051B 5 1 Oscilloscope sene 7 8 P PCMCIA cards 4 sese 7 8 PCMCIA interfaces nn 2 14 PreselectiOn ooococccconncccncnnnccccocccncnnnnos 7 9 7 11 Pressure sensors sss 2 30 Protocols KW1281 KW2000 KW6000 7 9 Proxy Qr c 7 9 8 2 In
3. The current operating state of the tester or its program Operating Manual VAS 5051B Hardware V01 4 03 07 All rights reserved A5E00309945 014 7 7 OO Table 7 1 Terms Lio Terms and explanations Term Explanation Navigation bar Functions in the bottom part of the mask to change from the cur rent mask to other masks and to offer help save and print func tions Non VW vehicle Any vehicle type which is not part of the Volkswagen company Numerical key board Keyboard which can be used to enter numbers but not letters A Alphanumeric keyboard Hexadecimal keyboard OBD vehicle Vehicle systems of the On Board Diagnosis system which is systems integrated into the engine management system and constantly monitors the components related to the exhaust Old vehicles Older vehicle models for which no diagnostic data is available also termed non included vehicles Only the vehicle identification with vehicle system test and sometimes a few customer specific instruc tions are available for old vehicles which appear in the masks for entering basic features Online External connection e g to the Internet or to the VW server connection Online feedback log A log which is sent online to the vehicle manufacturer Operating mode All the basic functions of the tester which can be called from the A Start screen Vehicle Self Diagnosis OBD Test
4. e 89 336 EEC Council Directive on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to electromagnetic Compatibility amended by 91 263 EEC 92 31 EEC 93 68 EEC and 93 97 EEC e 73 23 EEC Council Directive on the approximation of the laws of the Member States related to electrical equipment designed for use within certain voltage limits amended by 93 68 EEC Operating Manual VAS 5051B Hardware V01 4 03 07 All rights reserved A5E00309945 014 1 2 General Information SIEMENS EG Konformitatserklarung EC Declaration of Conformity No 02 04 Hersteller Siemens AG A amp D PT 3 Manufacturer Anschrift Siemensalle 84 D 76187 Karlsruhe Address Produkt VAS 5051B bezeichnung 7KE3183 Product description Das bezeichnete Produkt stimmt in der von uns in Verkehr gebrachten Ausf hrung mit den Vorschriften folgender Europ ischer Richtlinien berein The product described above in the form as delivered is in conformity with the provisions of the following European Directives 89 336 EWG Richtlinie des Rates zur Angleichung der Rechtsvorschriften der Mitgliedstaaten ber die elektromagnetische Vertr glichkeit ge ndert durch 91 263 EWG 92 31 EWG 93 68 EWG und 93 97 EWG Council Directive on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to electromagnetic compatibility amended by 91 263 EEC 92 31 EEC 93 68 EEC and 93 97 EEC 73 23 EWG Richtlinie des Rates zur Angleichung der Rec
5. 0 5 gt o o o E c o Tester 1 Tester o o 9 A Base CD pre eo installed 2 58 a N S N 09 LO o N c N LO Z a o o ju oO Y Wa LLI LU LL lt o n W gt lt o Operating Manual VAS 5051B Hardware V01 4 03 07 All rights reserved A5E00309945 014 4 14 Troubleshooting No Identification Model C Comments o o o E o col Ez 52 EIS ool eloo cGcEIZ2 la gt melee zz Peele mI gt u 2 gt 2 gF o Os oO c o 2 Table power o o o E Without mains adapter e cable N e O oO N N 5 a A N LO Z oO o o Lu uz 3 o o W LO lt o 3a Mains cable o N E for table power o oo adapter type a EU 3m e D m lt N 3b Mains cable e Y o E for table power adapter type Y D US 3m O Lu e D m lt N 4 Battery pack o o o E lithium ion S 14 8 V S S 8 A 0 mg N LO Z ea O o LLI e dz 3 o 0 J LO lt o Tester small parts 5 Fan with cable O E 2 pieces S 0 co Z D m lt 10 Operating Manual VAS 5051B Hardware V01 4 03 07 All rights reserved A5E00309945 014 4 15 Troubleshooting O o D No Identification Comments System delivery Re equipping VAS No Manufacturer s number VW number Supplier Type 6 Set of corner E pieces 2 x corner piece 1 1 x corner piece 2 1 x cover of wireless card
6. 2 4 Workshop Trolley The workshop trolley is a mobile frame that has holding fixtures for the tester the diag nostic and measurement cables and a printer It has its own mains connection as well as mains distribution via a power outlet strip The VAS 5051B can be moved within the workshop using the workshop trolley You can also place accessories on it The 6 m mains cable is delivered specific to the country it is to be used in see Parts List for the VAS 5051B At the request of the customer the VAS 5051B is delivered with a workshop trolley from Fa Knurr or Fa Rawotec When required the VAS 5051 workshop trolley can also be re equipped to hold the VAS 5051B tester O Caution When operating with the workshop trolley make sure that there is sufficient ventilation of the table power adapter for the tester and for the printer Please note that even when the tester is switched off the battery charging circuit remains in operation and the printer is online although in energy saving mode Completely open the top cover of the printer or the roll up door during operation Heat dissipation of the table power adapter must not be impaired by objects on top of it cable cloth etc Pull the mains cable from the workshop trolley to switch off the complete device Operating Manual VAS 5051B Hardware V01 4 03 07 All rights reserved A5E00309945 014 2 16 Design and Mode of Operation Fig 2 9 Workshop trolley
7. 3 A 3 5 of m 3 A for currents up to 1500 A 1 The accuracy of the current pick up is only valid after calibra tion Operating Manual VAS 5051B Hardware V01 4 03 07 All rights reserved A5E00309945 014 6 7 C Technical Specifications DSO measurement cable O Caution when using the DSO cables DSO cables with blue identification of the pin plug are approved for voltage peaks up to 400 V and not designed for use in the measurement categories Il III and IV For this reason use the DSO cables only for measurements on the vehicle Keep possi ble overvoltages in mind when measuring Measurements on the mains voltage are not permitted AC current at DSO Range Resolution Tolerances RMS 0to1 6V 0 001 V 3 5 of m 6 mV 50 Hz to 5 kHz 0to4 V 0 001 V 3 5 of m 11 mV Crest factor max 2 0to 16 V 0 01 V 53 596 of m 55 mV Ri 2 4 MQ 0 to 40 V 0 01 V 3 5 of m 80 mV 0 to 160 V 0 1V 3 5 of m 275 mV 0 to 400 V 0 1V 3 5 of m 550 mV Operating Manual VAS 5051B Hardware VO A 03 07 All rights reserved A5E00309945 014 6 8 C Technical Specifications Temperature sensor Pressure sensors Operating Manual VAS 5051B Hardware V01 4 03 07 All rights reserved A5E00309945 014 6 9 Technical Specifications 6 3 2 Digital Storage Oscilloscope DSO O Caution when using the DSO cables DSO cables with blue identification of the pin plug are approved for voltage peaks up
8. SIEMENS 7 Set of covers incl fixing strips and screws E Rubber covers over interfaces SIEMENS 8 Coated insert handle E Top handle A5E00273602 A5E00343305 A5E00295901 SIEMENS E For operating the screen 9 Touch pens 3 as spare parts 5052 11 A5E00133742 ASE40517500000 SIEMENS Operating Manual VAS 5051B Hardware V01 4 03 07 All rights reserved A5E00309945 014 4 16 Troubleshooting No Identification Model C Comments La Ben O bi zm BE hs ool lo cE 2 el ZS gt 0 o Ss E 5 Fr Im z Se 70 c c g Diagnostic and measure ment cables 10 5mdiagnostic o 9 E cable 9 st E R IN x N LO Z oO Oo o LLI om LO LH P ii e LO Wa LO lt x 0 11 3mdiagnostic O O 2 E No technical cable 9 difference to the oo 5 m diagnostic N wv o lg cable N N N Co LO Z M e CH LU Tee 5S LO LLI uU m e LO o Te lt x 0 12 Diagnostic O 4 9 E For commercial cable LT2 9 vehicle systems Sis LT2 OR a 0 o Ia Q Z oO e o LLI S uz 3 o ln i LO lt 0 13 Test adapter e e 9 E for the self test cable 9 Diagnostic bus S IS xa A Ki eo LO Z oO e o Lu lt ola S LO LU UI m e LO Wa LO lt x 0 Operating Manual VAS 5051B Hardware V01 4 03 07 All rights reserved A5E00309945 014 4 17 Troubleshooting
9. Term Explanation Variant This term is used with reference to the vehicle system fittings variant rule Some fittings for example an airbag may be available in various variants for an identified vehicle The most important task of the vehicle system test is to find out which variant is actually installed If the variants cannot be determined automatically Yes No questions on the fitting will follow e g Automatic gearbox The mechanisms used to determine the variants are known as variant rules Their results determine which diagnosis data should be made available amongst other things Vehicle identifi cation Vehicle identification is defined by the vehicle s basic feature components type model year body version engine code that can be determined automatically or partly automatically in an existing gateway These data are used to check a list of all possibly installed electronic control units devices and their installation in the vehicle system test Vehicle Self Diagnosis VAS 505x operating mode in which you can communicate with the 7 vehicle systems available in the vehicle and carry out a thorough diagnosis via dialog boxes Vehicle system A control unit of a known name e g motor control unit including the appropriate sensors actuators and wiring Vehicle system test A list of all possibly installed vehicle systems electronic control units devices is generated from the vehic
10. and 2 this device must be able to accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation A 3 Warning FCC 15 21 Changes or modifications made to this equipment not expressly approved by the manufacturer may void the FCC authorization to operate this equipment Operating Manual VAS 5051B Hardware V01 4 03 07 All rights reserved A5E00309945 014 1 4 C General Information A 4 Warning This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits for an uncontrolled envi ronment This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20 cm between the radiator and your body This transmitter must not be moved or operate in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter D Note A bluetooth interface application for communication with external devices e g diagnos tic radio head is prepared Trade name Siemens AG Model No VAS 5051B FC FCC ID LYHVAS5051B IC 267AA VAS5051B This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules and with RSS 210 of Industry Canada Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation 1 5 Certificate of Calibration The manufacturer hereby declares Fig 1 2 that the device delivered with this operating manual does not require any c
11. incorrect Carry out a screen calibration If the device can no longer be operated using the touch screen then re install the base CD see 3 The tester does not start or starts in battery mode LED1 lights up orange The power supply has been interrupted Make sure that the table power adapter is correctly connected The tester does not start and the LEDs do not light up in spite of there being a correct power supply The battery has completely drained Charge the battery LED 1 flashes green and orange alternately The battery is defective or has been removed Make sure that the battery connection cable is correctly connected When necessary replace the battery according to Section 5 2 3 LED 3 flashes red The tester switches off after approx 10 s There has been an overtemperature in the tester during operation Allow the tester to cool down If LED 3 lights up when the device is within the normal temperature range then please send a fault report fax Operating Manual VAS 5051B Hardware V01 4 03 07 All rights reserved A5E00309945 014 4 3 Troubleshooting Table 4 1 Possible fault characteristics Symptom Possible causes Remedy Check whether the load indicator LED 2 is still lit If it Battery mode does not function The battery or the charging circuit is defective indicates that there is only a short charg
12. nosis operating mode which is ended with the blanking of the screen The start mask is then displayed after switching back on 2 The screen blanks after 5 minutes when using the battery Otherwise there are no dif ferences here Operating Manual VAS 5051B Hardware V01 4 03 07 All rights reserved A5E00309945 014 2 10 D Design and Mode of Operation 2 2 3 Left side On the left side there are 1 two fans 2 a protective cover for the DVD drive 3 the DVD drive Fig 2 4 Left side of the tester D Note When you open the DVD drawer sensitive components of the lens system are now accessible Make sure that these do not become dirty or damaged When you insert a CD or DVD make sure that it correctly engages in the DVD drawer in the center re in the bracket When operating the DVD drive the tester must not be inclined by more than 15 from the vertical or horizontal position Operating Manual VAS 5051B Hardware V01 4 03 07 All rights reserved A5E00309945 014 2 11 C Design and Mode of Operation 2 2 4 Right side On the right side there are 1 2 3 4 Two double layered USB interfaces for connecting a USB printer a keyboard 2 Touch pen Chip card reader LAN interface for network operation enabled for ELSA application a mouse and an external storage device see Section 2 9 IrDA interface for connecting a printer with an infrared interface e g in a re equipped VAS 5
13. to 400 V and not designed for use in the measurement categories II III and IV For this reason use the DSO cables only for measurements on the vehicle Keep possi ble overvoltages in mind when measuring Measurements on the mains voltage are not permitted Attachable measurement cables Measurement inputs DSO1 DSO2 Measurement range selection Measurement ranges DSO1 DSO2 DSO1 DSO2 measurement cable kV pick up Trigger clamp Current pick up Pressure or temperature sensor Make sure that both measurement connections are always adapted for each cable Band width 100 kHz 3 dB Resolution 10 Bit Accuracy of DC up to 10 kHz 1 100 kHz 3 dB Set manually or automatically in the auto setup Differential inputs voltage divider gt 4 MQ 25 pF Against ground conductor potential Range Y deflection 0 4 V 50 mV DIV 1 6V 200 mV DIV 4 V 500 mV DIV 16 V 2 mV DIV 40 V 5 mV DIV 160 V 20 mV DIV 400 V 50 mV DIV Operating Manual VAS 5051B Hardware V01 4 03 07 All rights reserved A5E00309945 014 6 10 Technical Specifications Operating Manual VAS 5051B Hardware VO A 03 07 All rights reserved A5E00309945 014 Technical Specifications Measurement range KV Input of trigger clamp Trigger functions Range Y deflection 8 kV 1 kV DIV 20 kV 2 5 kV DIV 40 kV 5 kV DIV Tolerance 15 of m 200 V 15 of m 400 V 15 of m 800 V The size of the measurement error depends on
14. voltage measurement function e g by connecting the leads to a vehicle battery In the resistance measurement function simulate an open circuit Display MQ and short circuit near the display of 0 000 kQ You can also measure known resistan ces e g of a relay coil normally approx 90 Q When checking the diodes you can also simulate an open circuit and short circuit However a diode is required for additional tests Check whether the appropriate symbols see 3 Chapter Test Instruments are displayed To check the inline current measurement function you must use a circuit of max 2 A DSO measurement cables Carry out a function test of the DSO measurement cables as follows If the test results do not match the required values then there is a fault in the corresponding DSO measurement cable In this case please submit a fault report in accordance to Section 4 4 1 Connect a DSO measurement cable to the DSO1 socket 2 Press the Voltage DSO1 button in Test Instruments operating mode Multimeter mask Select DC voltage as the type of measurement and the automatic range selection 3 Connect the measuring tips of the DSO measuring cable with a charged car battery The measurement value that is displayed must be the same as the battery voltage between 11 and 14 V 4 Check the freeze image selection by pressing the button on the red black probe tip The measurement value is frozen the freeze frame
15. 03 07 All rights reserved A5E00309945 014 4 22 Troubleshooting No Identification Model C Comments BEEN o E ez E S E Si 99 2 Iesel gt 22 5353 p is o 3 gt et o Os oO c o 31 USB cable e O o E Not required for re 1 8m 2 equipping the e 9 VAS 5051 N u workshop trolley D m lt x 0 32 Picture drum o E unit for printers 9 OKI B4350 and N e B4300 N io BD gt Ye gt S 2 I 33 Toner for o E printers S OKI B4350 2 O and B4300 LO re CH oO LO 2 9 7 zZ S 2 I Workshop trolley 34a Workshop o trolley Fa e Kn rr e co ic o io 5 S E LO 7 3 lt E Operating Manual VAS 5051B Hardware V01 4 03 07 All rights reserved A5E00309945 014 4 23 Troubleshooting Comments O o D No Identification System delivery Re equipping VAS No Manufacturer s number VW number Supplier Type 34b Single tester mounts for re equipping of the VAS 5051 workshop trolley Fa Knorr A5E00262594 Fa Kn rr 5051B 10 34c Workshop trolley Fa Rawotec ASE40528000000 ASE40527900000 Fa Rawotec 5051B 11 USB keyboard and USB mouse 35a Compact o keyboard US E American English 5051 B23 A5E00348261 SIEMENS 35b Compact e o E Italian Keyboard I ASE40529200050 ASE40529200023 5051 B23 A5E00348257 SI
16. Fa Kn rr model Operating Manual VAS 5051B Hardware V01 4 03 07 All rights reserved A5E00309945 014 2 17 Design and Mode of Operation De 0 mTT MNT II M i vull I Jl A nn m nd X i ZL ee IT N es am u Fig 2 11 Re equipped workshop trolley VAS 5051 tester mounting Operating Manual VAS 5051B Hardware V01 4 03 07 All rights reserved A5E00309945 014 2 18 C Design and Mode of Operation 2 5 Diagnostic and measurement cables The diagnostic and measurement cables form the measurement interface between the VAS 5051B and the vehicle They detect the measured signals from the test object and pass them on to the VAS 5051B for further processing All diagnostic and measurement cables are described in the following Which cable is delivered with which package can be seen in Table 2 1 2 5 1 Diagnostic cables 5 m VAS 5051B 1 3 m VAS 5051B 2 The same diagnostic cables are available in a 5 m model and also in an optional 3 m model They make the connection between the tester and the on board power supply and permit the battery voltage T30 the condition recognition of the ignition T15 if avail able and ECU identification to be monitored Fig 2 12 Diagnostic cable When connected to a vehicle both diagnostic cables also supply the tester with power from the vehicle s on board electrical system The tester will switch itself on automatically as soon as it is connec
17. Instru ments Guided Fault Finding Guided Functions Administra tion and Applications Every operating mode is subdivided into a number of individual functions Application operating modes Oscilloscope Measurement and display device for electrical signals that displays the time characteristic of the signal strength e g oscillations Partner applica tion The partner application makes administrative functions available to the VAS 5053 such as update screen calibration and so on The partner application is installed either on a workshop PC or ona VAS 5051B VAS 5052 PCMCIA cards Personal Computer Memory Card International Association cards of credit card size used above all for installation in laptops or notebooks PCMCIA is the standardised interface with which these devices must comply There are for example network cards ISDN cards or modems as PCMCIA cards In the latest version the standard is called PC Card Standard Permanent error A Unlearning counter Operating Manual VAS 5051B Hardware V01 4 03 07 All rights reserved A5E00309945 014 7 8 Lio OO Table 7 1 Terms Terms and explanations Term Explanation Preselection The suggestion of the tester to call up one of several functions from the current mask The preselection is shown by a black bar on the screen You can change it at any time Protocols KW1281 KW2000
18. Instruments to carry out measurements yourself the results of which are then displayed on the tester numerically or graphically A multimeter and an oscilloscope DSO are avail able Test plan In Guided Fault Finding and Guided Functions the diagnostic objects are added to the test plan during the diagnosis session and managed Particularly in the case of multiple suspicious diagnostic objects the test plan allows the user to keep an overview of things Each diagnostic object is preceded by a status symbol The diag nostic objects are added to the test plan via read out fault memory entries selected observations or the function and component selection In addition new diagnostic objects can be added to the test plan even from a function test or existing ones set to OK Test step A single complete stage in a function test Time record The time taken for the diagnosis session is calculated This occurs in part by recording times which have actually elapsed and through standard times for particular actions In the individual phases of the Guided Fault Finding the time is calculated added up and written into the diagnosis log in temporal units Time stamp Control units of the new generation will provide ambient conditions as well as fault memory entries These include the time stamp It contains the date and time at which the corresponding fault occurred Touch screen A screen which has a touch s
19. Oo AS e Cl LO aa oec U Ol s LO Ww om LL m e OSJO O Sa o Operating Manual VAS 5051B Hardware V01 4 03 07 All rights reserved A5E00309945 014 4 26 D Care and Maintenance 5 Care and Maintenance 5 1 Optical check of the VAS 5051B Carry out a regular optical check of the VAS 5051B Examine all parts for damage e g breaks and for dirt Check the touch screen for damage or dirt Regularly check the device all cables and the accessories for damage AN Warning If the mains cable a diagnostic or measurement cable the tester or any accessory car rying live current is damaged you must not use it until a properly qualified specialist has investigated it and approved it 5 2 Tester If the housing is dirty then clean it with a lint free damp not wet cloth O Caution Before cleaning the tester turn it off to ensure safety and pull out the DC supply plug Remove all measurement cables Pay careful attention that no liquid enters into the housing Do not try to clean the insides of the DVD and disk drives O Caution Do not overtighten the screws on the housing The housing of the tester is made of magnesium Housing screws must therefore not be screwed in too tightly just as with aluminium The build in screw theads may loosen too Take special care at the corner pieces Make sure that the venting slots to the left and right of the tester remain unc
20. also the basic opera tion Hexadecimal Keyboard with which only numbers and letters A to F can be input keyboard A Alphanumeric keyboard Numerical keyboard Information win dows left and right The information windows are located in a mask above the work window The left hand information window generally contains the following information operating mode active function task The right hand information window shows the currently selected components or status messages operating mode Test Instru ments or a separate selection list of control units working in con junction operating mode Vehicle Self Diagnosis Operating Manual VAS 5051B Hardware V01 4 03 07 All rights reserved A5E00309945 014 7 6 OO Terms Lio Table 7 1 Terms and explanations Term Explanation Initial graphic Exchangeable image of a vehicle which appears in the Start mask Inline current Current measurement in which the tester is used as an ammeter measurement directly in the circuit Opposite Inductive current measurement via a current pick up clamped on the cable IP address Short for Internet Protocol Address Every computer which is con nected to a computer network TCP IP has a unique IP address It consists of four groups of numbers which are separated by points e g 194 0 0 135 IP addresses can be allocated automatically by DHCP servers IrDA Inf
21. button must appear to be pressed on the screen Carry out a comparative measurement between U R D I and DSO 1 Release the freeze frame by pressing the button again in order to continue the measurement 2 Additionally connect the U R D I measurement cable to the tester and the vehicle battery Its correct functioning should have been checked before connecting it 3 Press the Voltage U R D button Select DC voltage as the type of measurement and the automatic range selection 4 In both displayed measurement functions DSO1 and U R D the difference in the measured values must be lt 0 2 V Operating Manual VAS 5051B Hardware V01 4 03 07 All rights reserved A5E00309945 014 4 8 C Troubleshooting Repeat the function test with the second DSO measurement cable D Note Both DSO measurement cables are identical and can be exchanged for testing Current pick ups Carry out a function test of the current pick ups as follows If the test results do not match the required values then there is a fault in the current pick up In this case please submit a fault report in accordance to Section 4 4 1 Connect a current pick up to the tester 2 Press the Current pick up button in Test Instruments mask Multimeter The current pick up must be automatically recognized Select DC current as the type of measurement and the automatic range selection 3 Open and close the current pick up several times without connecting it to a
22. live cable The value measured must change considerably between these two states open and closed In case of the 100 A pick up check whether the LED at the current pick up correctly displays the conditions opened LED is on closed LED is off Now check the calibration of the current pick up 1 Press the Calibrate button on the screen Close the message displayed by pressing the OK button At most the measured value displayed after calibration must equal the tolerance in the lowest measurement range see Section 6 3 1 2 Connect the current pick up to a battery cable or another cable of a consumer ina vehicle All consumers and the ignition of the vehicle should be switched off at first The displayed measurement result should only change marginally environmental influences How to perform a comparative measurement 1 Switch on a consumer e g the parking light The power consumption should be known as accurately as possible Take this value as a starting point The measured value should be the same as this value 2 Pull the current pick up from the cable carrying the current and plug it back in reversed by 180 The difference must remain within the stipulated tolerance see Section 6 3 1 Operating Manual VAS 5051B Hardware V01 4 03 07 All rights reserved ASE00309945 0 14 4 9 C Troubleshooting Trigger clamp and kV pick up The trigger clamp and kV pick up can only be tested together Carry out a function
23. mined in the vehicle system test Basic setting Control units are adapted to the peripheral devices with the basic setting Test Instruments Bluetooth Wireless communication link for the more immediate vicinity Brand CD Installation CD containing vehicle specific data Guided Fault Finding Base CD Buffered The power supply of the tester is buffered i e a built in battery takes over the power supply for a limited time in the event of a mains failure or when the working position is changed without the mains cable being connected Calibration Correction of a measurement deviation in a testing device e g current pick up Calibration Touch screen Sets the touch screen so that the actual position of the points touched corresponds to the coordinate values transmitted to the PC CD ROM Compact Disk Read Only Memory Data carrier for mass data A CD can also be read by a DVD drive Channel number Number of a measured value channel in the control unit Client A program on your PC which provides the connection to a server A network client for example is the program which makes the con nection to a server in the network so that you can operate your PC as a workstation in the network Operating Manual VAS 5051B Hardware V01 4 03 07 All rights reserved A5E00309945 014 7 2 OO Terms Lio Table 7 1 Terms and expl
24. of the tester 7 Diagnosis Flash CD Data carrier for flash data On vehicle systems which are flash compatible its firmware can be updated using a flash CD and VAS 505x This procedure runs automatically in the Vehicle Self Diagnosis when the vehicle system is selected If the VAS 505x finds an older version of the firmware in the vehicle system compared to the version on the inserted flash CD cannot be installed or the flash data saved on the VAS 505x the Update programming function will become available The flash procedure is then carried out through several masks There are also flash CDs which can be installed In this case you can save the flash data on the hard drive of the VAS 505x using the Administration function Update Installation then the data will be available at any time for comparing firmware versions by calling up Vehicle Self Diagnosis Flash data The flash data consists of loadable program components for a vehicle system The tester offers various ways of comparing the version of the flash data in the vehicle system and loading more recent data onto it Operating Manual VAS 5051B Hardware V01 4 03 07 All rights reserved A5E00309945 014 7 5 Lio OO Terms Table 7 1 Terms and explanations Term Explanation Floating No connection to the power supply or to the grounding Function Every activity which the tester can perform in its different operating modes I
25. of whether a particular part is an exchange part a replacement part or a repair part In certain cases the guarantor may also demand that you return components that are not normally exchange parts 4 5 2 General notes Tester If the tester without accessories must be replaced then you will receive a replacement device in a box that you should also use to send back your defective device Return complete tester after removing the accessories Remove battery table power adapter and any PCMCIA cards you may have inserted Cables Defective diagnostics and measurement cables are replaced completely If the mains cable has to be replaced then observe the technical data in accordance to Section 6 5 and the assembly instructions see the start up instructions Operating Manual VAS 5051B Hardware V01 4 03 07 All rights reserved A5E00309945 014 4 12 C Troubleshooting Battery Replace the battery in accordance with Section 5 2 3 USB cable only for workshop trolley VAS 5051B The cable connects the printer to the tester 1 Check whether the cable is connected to the tester and the printer 2 Check whether the cable is damaged If it is damaged then replace the 1 8 m USB cable IrDA Adapter only for the VAS 5051 workshop trolley The IrDA adapter cable is attached to the workshop trolley with a cable relief that is not part of the delivery of the exchange part 1 Pull the IrDA adapter towards the open side of it
26. point via a special adapter special tool a Tag vs Fig 2 24 Pressure sensor example Operating Manual VAS 5051B Hardware V01 4 03 07 All rights reserved A5E00309945 014 2 30 Design and Mode of Operation 2 5 13 cables Table 2 4 Special cables for the VAS 5051B Comparison of compatibility of VAS 505x diagnostic and measurement Cable 5051B 5051 5052 5053 VAS 5051B 1 5 m diagnostic cable e VAS 5051B 2 3 m diagnostic cable optional e VAS 5051B 3 Diagnostic cable LT2 optional e o VAS 5051B 4 Test adapter cable for self test o o VAS 5051B 5 U R D I measurement cable o VAS 5051B 6 DSO measurement cable e o VAS 5051B 7 100 A current pick up o o VAS 5051B 8 1800 A current pick up o o 1 from base CD V08 00 Table 2 5 Special cables for the VAS 5051 Cable Sensor 5051B 5051 5052 5053 VAS 5051 2 Diagnostic adapter for older vehicles o o o o VAS 5051 4 Diagnostic cable LT2 o e o e VAS 5051 5A 5m diagnostic cable o VAS 5051 6A 3m diagnostic cable o VAS 5051 7 U R D measuring lead o VAS 5051 8 DSO measurement cable o VAS 5051 9 50 A current pick up e e VAS 5051 17 kV pick up o o VAS 5051 18 Trigger clamp o o VAS 5051 19 500 A current pick up o o Temperature sensor e O Pressure sensors O o Operating Manual VAS 5051B Hardware V01 4 03 07 All rights reserved A5E003099
27. pointed or hot objects or drawing utensils to operate the touch screen Doing so can damage the touch screen Selecting To select an element of the display text or button you must tap the corresponding point on the screen The selected element will be highlighted You will see its colour change Text items turn white and are marked with a black selection bar buttons turn dark grey see 3 As long as you are touching the screen you can change the current selection by moving the touch target If you stop touching the screen then the selected element is activated Operating Manual VAS 5051B Hardware V01 4 03 07 All rights reserved A5E00309945 014 3 2 C Operation 3 1 3 Switching off the tester Switch off the tester by pressing the On Off button again Fig 3 1 Switch off is complete when the touch screen blanks out For switching off refer also to Section 2 2 2 1 3 1 4 Using the tester as a table unit If you are using the tester as a table unit then completely flap open the standing leg The hinge must be pressed down manually until it snaps into place This ensures that the tester can be set in a stable manner into its slanting position 3 1 5 Interfaces Most of the interfaces are easily accessible behind a protective cap To adapt a USB cable for example pull the appropriate protective cap see Fig 2 5 to the side The PCMCIA interfaces are not freely accessible they are located under the pro
28. the insulation of the ignition cable and is valid for the usage in vehicle systems with mechanical distributors The kV input and the kV pick up ignition voltage adapter together form a capacitive voltage divider An adjust ment of the tester to the ignition system with static high voltage distribution can be made by an external wiring of the respective ignition adapter To determine the time of the ignition at high voltage cables secondary side of the ignition coil Trigger channel Trigger connection Trigger edge Trigger level Trigger delay Trigger mode DSO1 DSO2 Current pick up Trigger clamp or kV pick up AC DC HF LF positive negative automatic or adjustable in 1 steps from the measurement range pre trigger and post trigger adjustable in 10 steps from the deflection single normal Auto Auto Level Auto set up Draw mode Operating Manual VAS 5051B Hardware V01 4 03 07 All rights reserved A5E00309945 014 6 12 C Technical Specifications 6 4 Diagnostic cables Bending diameter 10 x cable diameter of the cables 6 5 Mains cable on Workshop Trolley Operating Manual VAS 5051B Hardware V01 4 03 07 All rights reserved A5E00309945 014 6 13 Terms 7 Terms Table 7 1 Terms and explanations Term Explanation Acoustic signal A beeping or whistling tone created by the tester when for example the voltage of the battery reaches a limit value in buffer
29. the diagnostic adapter prepared e Printing functions e Help functions Operating Manual VAS 5051B Hardware V01 4 03 07 All rights reserved A5E00309945 014 1 8 D Design and Mode of Operation 2 Design and Mode of Operation As an aid to orientation when using the equipment this chapter describes all compo nents of the VAS 5051B The actual operation of the Vehicle Diagnosis Testing and Information System is explained in the Operating Manual VAS 505x Software 3 2 1 Vehicle Diagnosis Testing and Information System VAS 5051B You can operate the VAS 5051B as a mobile unit in the workshop When connected to a vehicle via diagnostic and measurement cables it provides electronic support for the finding and localizing of faults Its main component is the tester This remains integrated into the workshop trolley during operation in the workshop although it can also be operated separately e g in a vehicle Results can be printed using a printer customized installation of the printer is possible At the request of the customer the VAS 5051B is delivered with a workshop trolley from Fa Knurr or Fa Rawotec Furthermore it can also be used on a VAS 5051 workshop trolley already owned by the operator The operator must make the modifications required to the VAS 5051 workshop trolley himself in accordance to the enclosed instal lation instructions and using the required mechanical components The tester is supplied with powe
30. to be fixed at its location Release the brakes to move the trolley You can push or pull the trolley to its new location using the grips on the front and rear You can then lock the brakes at the new location You can change your work location when the tester is switched on as long as there is sufficient charge remaining in the battery Disconnect the mains cable from the mains and re establish the power supply at the new workplace You can also disconnect the tester from the table power adapter when switched on in order e g to take the tester into the vehicle Open the lock at the handle and remove the tester from the tester mount As soon as the tester is connected via the diagnostic cable to an vehicles on board electrical system with sufficient power it will be supplied with power from the vehicle s battery Observe LED 1 It changes to green or yellow when power is supplied from the vehicle Operating Manual VAS 5051B Hardware V01 4 03 07 All rights reserved A5E00309945 014 3 4 C Operation Ergonomics There is a hinged cable arm to allow you to put down the diagnostic and measurement cables ergonomically Additionally there is a holding fixture for looped cable to the rear of the Kn rr workshop trolley You can change the angle of inclination of the tester and its mount on the workshop trolley from Fa Rawotec and on the re equipped VAS 5051 workshop trolley This allows you to adjust them ergonomically to the various w
31. type and same amperage may be installed in order to avoid risks of fire and to protect the device To order original parts refer to the corresponding chapters of the operating manual O 17 Caution VAS 5051B workshop trolley ventilation When operating with the VAS 5051B workshop trolley make sure that there is sufficient ventilation for the table power adapter of the tester and for the printer Please note that even when the tester is switched off the battery charging circuit remains in operation and the printer is online although in energy saving mode e Completely open the top cover of the printer or the roll up door during operation depending on the existing workshop trolley e Heat dissipation of the table power adapter must not be impaired by objects on top of it cable cloth etc e Pull the mains cable of the workshop trolley to switch off the complete device Operating Manual VAS 5051B Hardware V01 4 03 07 All rights reserved A5E00309945 014 iv IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS OD Lio O 18 Caution when connecting non VW vehicles The VAS 505x diagnostic devices were developed for vehicles from the Volkswagen group lf the tester is connected directly to vehicles from other manufacturers damage to the vehicle could result Therefore if non VW vehicles are to be tested using the general OBD functions in the Vehicle Self Diagnosis application the OBD adapter cable VAS 5052 16 needs to be conne
32. 01 4 03 07 All rights reserved ASE00309945 0 14 1 3 C General Information 1 4 FCC Certification Warnings because of built in bluetooth transceiver A 1 Warning FCC 15 105 This device was examined and complies with the limit values for digital devices class A per part 15 of the FCC rules These limits are designed to provide rea sonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equip ment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio com munications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a partic ular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures e Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna e Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver e Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected e Consult an experienced radio TV technician for help A 2 Warning FCC 15 19 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules and with RSS 210 of Industry Canada Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference
33. 051 workshop trolley RS232 interface for servicing DC input connection for table power adapter Audio input output for connection of a headset headphones 0 NOO A Fig 2 5 Right side of the tester Operating Manual VAS 5051B Hardware V01 4 03 07 All rights reserved A5E00309945 014 2 12 C Design and Mode of Operation 2 2 5 Top The connections for the diagnostic cable and the measurement cable as well as the handle are located on the top of the tester Front Fig 2 6 Top of the Tester Table 2 3 Connection sockets on the top of the tester No Labelling Connection sockets for 1 DSO2 DSO measurement cable 2 2 DSO1 DSO measurement cable 1 3 TZ Trigger clamp 4 KV kV pick up 5 T D For temperature or pressure sensor 6 U R D I U R D I measurement cable for measuring the voltage cur rent and resistance and for diodes and continuity test 7 SZ Current pick up 100 A or 1800 A the 50 A and 500 A current pick ups from the VAS 5051 can also be used 8 DIAG Diagnostic cable Operating Manual VAS 5051B Hardware V01 4 03 07 All rights reserved A5E00309945 014 2 13 D Design and Mode of Operation 2 2 6 Rear On the rear of the tester are ONDARY 2 0 o VGA interface IrDA interface for connecting a printer with an infrared interface e g in a re equipped VAS 5051 workshop trolley can also be seen in Fig 2 5 Touch p
34. 1 Diagnostic cable Table 4 2 Error messages at the diagnostic cable Fault report Possible causes Remedy Error message diagnostic bus faulty Diagnostic cable not connected correctly at the tester or the vehicle Check the connections of the diagnostic cable at the vehicle and the tester Diagnostic bus or cable is faulty Carry out a self test on the diagnostic bus Operating Manual VAS 5051B Hardware V01 4 03 07 All rights reserved A5E00309945 014 4 5 C Troubleshooting 4 3 2 2 Diagnostic adapter for older vehicles Carry out a function test of the diagnostic adapter Section 2 5 2 as follows If the test results do not match the required values then there is a fault in the diagnostic adapter In this case please submit a fault report in accordance to Section 4 4 1 Connect the tester to the vehicle using a fully functional diagnostic cable and diagnostic adapter Switch on the ignition 2 Switch over to the Vehicle Self Diagnosis operating mode and select the Engine Electronics vehicle system see 3 3 If the circuits are functional then information regarding the type of vehicle system is displayed in the right part of the mask after a few seconds If the K or the L circuit is interrupted then the following message is displayed on the top left of the window Vehicle system not available If the power supply line in the diagnostic adapter is interrupted then the f
35. 2 V and current measurements up to 2 A Change the cable to measure higher voltages currents The button on the red black probe tip has application specific functions such as switch ing on the freeze frame function triggering a measurement etc For additional informa tion please refer to 3 Test Instruments Guided Fault Finding The measuring tip in the red black probe tip can be unscrewed and can be obtained as a spare part see Parts List for the VAS 5051B The black probe tip can be pulled off of the cable together with the handle D Note You cannot use the U R D I measurement cable at the VAS 5051 Operating Manual VAS 5051B Hardware V01 4 03 07 All rights reserved A5E00309945 014 2 24 C Design and Mode of Operation 2 5 7 DSO measurement cables VAS 5051B 6 The two identically constructed active DSO measuring cables DSO1 and DSO2 consist of a 12 pole pin plug blue identification the cable with a housing and integrated signal processing as well as red black and black probe tips To distinguish the leads a blue clamp marked DSO1 or DSO2 is attached on the cable in the direction of the red black probe tip Fig 2 18 DSO measurement cable with protective caps on the probe tips The two identical DSO1 and DSO2 measurement cables are used together with the two channel digital storage oscilloscope Both measurement connections must always be adapted for each measurement cable used wh
36. 3 07 All rights reserved A5E00309945 014 6 2 Technical Specifications External interfaces wireless IrDA Infrared interface for the printer Bluetooth Wireless interface for expansions Operating Manual VAS 5051B Hardware VO A 03 07 All rights reserved A5E00309945 014 6 3 Technical Specifications 6 2 Table power adapter Table power adapter Rated voltage range Rated frequencies DC cable Mains cable internal Plug type The table power adapter supplies the tester from the 230 110 V mains The table power adapter is housed in the workshop trolley AC 100 to 240 V 50 60 Hz The DC cable approx 1 2 m is permanently con nected to the table power adapter The power cable approx 3 m is connected to the mains network in the workshop trolley Inlet connector for non heating apparatus Type C13 EN60320 C13 and for Variant 1 Schuko plug Type VII as per CEE 7 VII Variant 2 USA plug Type 498 G as per NEMA 5 15 Operating Manual VAS 5051B Hardware V01 4 03 07 All rights reserved A5E00309945 014 6 4 C Technical Specifications 6 3 Test Instruments 6 3 1 Multimeter U R D I multimeter measurement cable O Caution when using the U R D I cable The U R D I cable with purple identification of the pin plug is approved only for voltage peaks up to 42 V and current measurements up to 2 A Change the cable to measure higher voltages currents AC voltage
37. 3 9 Diagnostic and measurement cables ursmsrsrenennnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnannnann ann 3 6 3 3 1 OBD adapter cable VAS 5052 16 for non VW vehicles 3 7 3 4 ai niis TREE T PEE 3 7 Troubleshooting sisi 4 1 4 1 Le ee A AP aE EEEE ARA 4 1 4 2 el EE 4 2 4 2 1 Self test of the test instruments and the diagnostic bus unit 4 2 4 2 2 Self test of the online connection cccececeeee cece eeneeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 4 2 4 3 Symptoms Causes and Solutions unir in 4 3 Operating Manual VAS 5051B Hardware V01 4 03 07 All rights reserved ASE00309945 0 14 II 4 4 4 5 5 1 5 2 5 3 5 4 5 5 5 6 6 1 6 2 6 3 Contents A TESIS 4 3 4 3 2 Diagnostic bus diagnostic cable oocoonococicicococcccccccccncccncnnnannnnnnnannnnno 4 5 1321 Diag ostic cable ec 4 5 4 3 2 2 Diagnostic adapter for older vehicles sesssssss 4 6 4 3 23 Diagnostic cable LT2 use 4 6 4 3 3 Testinsitumenis aaa aaa 4 7 4 3 3 1 Test instrument unit se 4 7 4 3 3 2 Measurement cables siii ae 4 7 LA MENS E eege 4 11 Fault Reports to Customer Service ana Fata egen 4 11 Replacement Parts and Accessories EE 4 12 LDUEMESU Ec he 4 12 4 52 General e 4 12 4 5 3 Parts List for the VAS 5051B aaa pEa eund paa a indi 4 14 Care and Maintenance cH een 5 1 Optical check of the VAS 5051B nana ata 5 1 TESIEN aria E E E E E 5 1 5 2 1 Cleaning the touch Screen nenn 5 2 022 Balearen
38. 45 014 2 31 D Design and Mode of Operation Table 2 6 Special cables for the VAS 5052 Cable Sensor 5051B 5051 5052 5053 VAS 5052 3 5 m diagnostic cable o VAS 5052 4 Test adapter for self test e VAS 5052 16 OBD adapter cable o e e o Table 2 7 Special cables for the VAS 5053 Cable Sensor 5051B 5051 5052 5053 VAS 5053 3 3 m diagnostic cable e VAS 5053 12 Diagnostic cable LT 2 o o 2 6 USB keyboard and USB mouse All operations at the tester can also be carried out using the USB mouse To do this con nect the mouse to a USB interface of the tester The pointer on the screen then follows the movements of the mouse A selection in the masks can be made using the left mouse button For keyboard entries on the tester you can use the USB keyboard as well as the dis played virtual keyboard see 3 but only in the keyboard layout of a language that can be set on the tester 2 7 Printer The VAS 5051B is delivered with an OKI B4350 printer OKI Microline 22L for Japan as standard Printers from the VAS 5051 can also still be used Furthermore you can also install additional USB and network printers The printer is used for printing out screen masks measurement results etc It is loaded with DIN A4 paper for the European version and for the USA version with US letter paper The printer is delivered with e Mains cable e Toner cartridge pack
39. 5 014 2 22 C Design and Mode of Operation 2 5 5 Test adapter cable VAS 5051B 4 The test adapter cable is used during the self test of the diagnostic interface In prepara tion for this the adapter cable is connected between the diagnostic cable and the diag nostic socket of the vehicle Several leads are looped back in the adapter cable for test purposes The cable gets its required power supply from the vehicles on board electrical system The vehicle ignition must not be activated in order to be able to carry out the self test Any type of vehicle can be used Fig 2 16 Test adapter cable Operating Manual VAS 5051B Hardware V01 4 03 07 All rights reserved A5E00309945 014 2 23 C Design and Mode of Operation 2 5 6 U R D I measurement cable VAS 5051B 5 The 3 m long active U R D I measurement cable consists of a 12 pole pin plug identification purple the cable with a housing and integrated signal processing and the red black and black probe tips protective cap 1 measuring tip 4 mm A push button Probe tip Fig 2 17 U R D I measurement cable with protective caps on the probe tips The U R D I measurement cable is used for measuring voltages resistances inline currents as well as for the diodes and continuity tests O Caution when using the U R D cable The U R D I cable with purple identification of the pin plug is approved only for voltage peaks up to 4
40. 5 2 5 2 3 Replacing the battery en a a 5 3 2 24 Replac ngthe fas essen en nee ee 5 5 5 2 5 Replacing the corner pieces EE 5 7 Workshop aces een ige 5 8 Diagnostic and measurement Cables nn 5 8 5 4 1 Changing the measuring tips on the red black probe tip 5 8 PIE E 5 8 E ale 5 8 Technical Specifications Le 6 1 VM EE 6 1 6 1 1 Operating Data AP een ms 6 1 EST el Ee Ee Ee EE 6 4 BET in 6 5 A A 6 5 Operating Manual VAS 5051B Hardware V01 4 03 07 All rights reserved A5E00309945 014 Hi C Contents 6 3 2 Digital Storage Oscilloscope D SONN 6 10 6 4 Ee net ee 6 13 6 5 Mains cable on Workshop Trolley 2 ccccceeseeeeeeeseeeeeeeeeneneneeeenneees 6 13 T TEMS P 7 1 8 jr e 8 1 Operating Manual VAS 5051B Hardware V01 4 03 07 All rights reserved A5E00309945 014 IV C Contents Associated Documents Along with this operating manual which is to be used by the user in the workshop there are also the following technical documents for the VAS 5051B 1 Start up unpacking instructions VAS 5051B with important information on startup and registration of the device This documentation is a component part of the scope of delivery 2 Brief instructions VAS 5051B Foldout sheet with a brief summary of the operation and use of the device This printed documen
41. D but with a larger storage capacity ECU Electronic Control Unit ECU identifica A printable log file which is created during vehicle identification It tion data contains control unit identification data such as control unit desig nation software part numbers and so on ELSA Elsa Win ELSA is a workshop information system which runs under MS Win dows It includes information about service drive chassis and bodywork meaning of fault memory entries repair instructions and circuit diagrams ELSA runs as an application on the tester Follow ing first time installation which must be carried out by the user the Elsa Win run time system is installed and an additional button Elsa Win appears in the start mask After this the user has to install the actual ELSA data End module An end module can consist of one or more function tests which are started automatically when quitting Guided Fault Finding This is used to provide feedback to the vehicle manufacturer for example Energy saving mode stand by mode Advanced Power Management APM a function for saving energy If the tester is not used for a certain time the screen switches off Once the screen is touched do so at the top left hand edge to avoid making unwanted inputs the tester returns to its nor mal operating state erWin erWin is the Electronic Repairs and Workshop Information of the Volkswagen company for independent worksho
42. E Mostly in West Type D 6 m South Africa and N gt Namibia ce Ss E m lt 0 28e Mains cable o Y N E Mostly in Australia Type F 6 m and New Zealand Gel NE TS m lt x 0 28f CH mains e Y co E Switzerland cable Type H 6 m S 2 3 E m lt x 0 28g IL mains cable e Y o E Israel Type I 6 m 0 e Z 2 ib m lt 0 28h CN mains e Y o E China cable Type L 6 m S 2 Ss E E m lt N 28i BR mains amp Y co E Brazil cable S Type B2 6 m i E Ss E lo m lt x 0 Operating Manual VAS 5051B Hardware V01 4 03 07 All rights reserved A5E00309945 014 4 21 Troubleshooting No Identification Model C Comments BIB o ge 2 2 28 6 5 2 oola alo E 2 2 gt v2gge X 52 3 E rir 2 2 IEF o Os oO c o 28 J mains cable Y o E Japan Type B3 6 m e o 0 a Z B D m lt N 29a EU power o Vv A outlet strip z x c LL 29b US power e Y A outlet strip T x LL Printer 30a Printer e Y a A Printer 220 240 V OKI B4350 S EU version RE E 2 EE y N o LO KR LO CH e e LO e t 0 o w Io la gt lt LI gt 30b Printer o Y A Printer 120 127 V OKI B4350 e US version gt e e T O lt gt 30c Printer o Y N A Printer 100 V OKI Microline o 22L Japan E version e im O lt gt Operating Manual VAS 5051B Hardware V01 4
43. ED printer is used for printing out screen masks measurement results etc It is loaded with DIN A4 paper for the European version and for the USA version with US letter paper The OKI Microline 22L printer is used in Japan Details on how to operate the printer are contained in 6 Operating Manual VAS 5051B Hardware V01 4 03 07 All rights reserved A5E00309945 014 3 7 C Troubleshooting 4 Troubleshooting The VAS 5051B has been fully tested before being dispatched from the factory Carefully chosen components and adherence to numerous quality controls guarantee high reliability for the VAS 5051B However if a problem does occur then please read the instructions in this chapter before contacting the appropriate customer service see 4 4 1 Classification Faults that can occur at the VAS 5051B can be divided into the following e Faults caused by environmental conditions Environmental temperature aggressive humidity damp dust soot grease flying sparks mains transformers large engines radio communication systems vibration e Faults at the VAS 5051B tester battery workshop trolley mains distribution at the workshop trolley diagnostic and measurement cables printer interfaces Please try to determine what the fault is and to locate it as exactly as possible Follow the suggestions for solving the problem and carry out all measures suggested when possible If the fault can not be remedied by the measures pr
44. EMENS Operating Manual VAS 5051B Hardware V01 4 03 07 All rights reserved A5E00309945 014 4 24 Troubleshooting 2 o E 5 P 5 S O 2 E E g D LL e O ed L LLI LLI LLI LLI Jeiddns SN3W3IS SN3IN3IS SN3IN3IS SN3NW3IS Jequinu MA orooozezsorgsy 09000262S0v3SV 00000 62S0r3SV zoo0zecsorasv Joquunu s Jo1njoejnue y vrvcaveooa3sv vecaveooasv 1cc8veooasv LZZSVEOOISV ON SVA EZI LSOS EZI LSOS EZg LS0g v29 1909 _ Buiddinbe 3 H e e e e Ss A an jop uejs g e 0 o 6 oo VE LL LLI Q L 2 e Sc a o ao E t 2 8 eg 23 37 E ET E ED 30 OX OX OX Os Q o CH o o LO LO LO co Z m m eo eo Operating Manual VAS 5051B Hardware V01 4 03 07 All rights reserved A5E00309945 014 4 25 Troubleshooting No Identification Model C Comments La Ben os 5s 3 s ep 7 SSES olh lo cE 2 el ZS melee zz mELls mI o2 ZE S o 5 o g Documenta tion 37 Start up e e o E LC Unpacking x 9 instructions Sa a 25 lz ss Y ne m x amp 0 38 Operating o e o g on the base CD Manual VAS 589 5051B E 2 2 Hardware o 221 Iw COON gt x OD D an cocco Ju Ol s LO Ww Ww m e OSCI O e li gq o 39 Operating o e on the base CD ucl Manual VAS x 9 505x e 2 Software oo n eo ss Y ug m S 0 40 Brief e o ole E Printed version instructions 5 S folding sheet xo 9 O03 Im 2
45. KW6000 UDS Keyword protocols specify the precise procedure to be used for the exchange of data between the control unit and the tester Older control units use the KW1281 protocol to communicate while newer control units use KW2000 or KW6000 CAN diagnosis ASAM electronic control unit use UDS In Vehicle Self Diagnosis the tester automatically ascertains the keyword protocol variants for a control unit before selection of the diagnostic functions Proxy server Proxy servers receive the requests made by a client and forward their data sometimes modified to the original target Proxies can also save data locally on a temporary basis for future accessing cache Quit The reply to a question of the tester whereupon a function or a dia log is ended Readiness code 8 position binary code which indicates whether all diagnostics rele vant to exhaust gas have been run through by engine manage ment Removable stor age device Depending on the tester type data is saved to diskette and or USB memory stick If both storage media are connected output to the USB memory stick will be preferred With the VAS 5051 output to USB memory stick is not possible but you can use all USB memory sticks recommended by VW with other testers Reverse polarity Switching of the connecting leads for the power supply Run time system The software installed in the tester Screen shot Hard copy of the screen content
46. Range Resolution Tolerances at U R D I RMS Oto2V 0 001 V 1 5 of m 4 mV 50 Hz to 5 kHz 0 to 20 V 0 01 V 1 5 of m 40 mV Crest factor max 3 0 to 40 V 0 01 V 1 596 of m 80 mV Ri 2 1 MQ Direct inline current Range Resolution Tolerances Ri lt 250 mQ 0 2t00 2A 0 0001A 1 ofm 1 mA via U R D I 2to2A 0 001A 1 ofm 10mA measurement cable 1 of measurement value Operating Manual VAS 5051B Hardware VO A 03 07 All rights reserved A5E00309945 014 6 5 Technical Specifications Diode test Measuring current 1 mA via U R D I Measuring voltage max 5 V measurement cable The direction of the flow is indicated by a diode symbol The polarity of the measuring current is automatically reversed during the measurement Operating Manual VAS 5051B Hardware VO A 03 07 All rights reserved A5E00309945 014 6 6 C Technical Specifications 100 A and 1800 A current pick up AC current Range Resolution Tolerances via 100 A current pick up 0t05A 1 mA 3 of m 15 mA RMS 30 to 500 Hz 0 to 50 A 10 mA 3 of m 25 mA crest factor max 3 O to 100 A 100 mA 3 of m 200 mA 1 The accuracy of the current pick up is only valid after calibration when there has been no change in the position or the tempera ture AC current Range Resolution Tolerances via 1800 A current pick up 0 to 900 A 0 1A 5 5 of m 2 5 A RMS 30 Hz to 500 Hz Crest factor max 3 0 to 1800 A 1A 5 5 of m
47. VOLKSWAGEN AG Vehicle Diagnosis Testing and Information System VAS 5051B Operating Manual Hardware V01 4 03 07 C Contents Contents Safety INSTUCIONS sea ns u i IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS sssessseeeeeeeenn nnne nennen nenne ii 1 General Information M 1 1 1 1 General e 1 1 1 2 EE o UO EIU 1 2 1 3 EC Declaration of Conformity CE Mark sss 1 2 1 4 FCC Certification Me 1 4 1 5 Certificate of Calibration E 1 5 1 6 Designated Use tee EE 1 7 1 7 Area OF ADDICBlON sus pia 1 7 2 Design and Mode of Operation 4444440nnnnnnnnnennnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn nn 2 1 2 1 Vehicle Diagnosis Testing and Information System VAS 5051B 2 1 NEMESIS CIBUS 2 2 2 1 2 MAS 5051B diagnostic system saccus era 2 4 2 2 Tester VAS DOTA besteet 2 5 2 2 1 Power Supply ica 2 6 22 2 A RS 2 7 2 27 A tme 2 8 2222 LED AY nenne 2 8 2 2 2 9 TOUCH SCree rsata sita nini uS dde ditus eu aE 2 10 223 Le SIUS are 2 11 224 Right Side cc 2 12 226 een 2 13 220 Red pe c tas 2 14 2217 Bluetooth Ei 2 15 2 3 Table e ge EE 2 15 2 4 Workshop Tralley ns en Deu 2 16 2 5 Diagnostic and measurement cables nmmmesrsnenenennnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnannannnn 2 19 2 5 1 Diagnostic cables 5 m VAS 5051B 1 3 m VAS 5051B 2 2 19 2 5 2 Diagnostic adapter VAS 5051 2 emmmsnnnnnnnnnnnnn
48. aged separately e Software installation instructions e Operating instructions Operating Manual VAS 5051B Hardware V01 4 03 07 All rights reserved A5E00309945 014 2 32 D Design and Mode of Operation e A CD ROM with drivers and the operating manual as a PDF file Fig 2 25 Printer 1 2 3 4 5 Display Key panel Release button Extension for the form feedout Paper tray 6 On Off switch At the workshop trolleys from Fa Kn rr and Fa Rawotec the printer is operated via the USB interface In case of a re equipped workshop trolley VAS 5051 the previously used IrDA interface continues to be used refer also to 5 All information regarding start up operation maintenance and troubleshooting of the printer is contained in the enclosed documentation The manual 6 is on the driver CD You can call up the printer manual as follows 1 Insert the CD labelled CD 2 Printer User Guide into the CD drive of a PC on which Acrobat Reader has been installed 2 The following mask now appears Operating Manual VAS 5051B Hardware V01 4 03 07 All rights reserved A5E00309945 014 2 33 C Design and Mode of Operation Please Select Your Language Y English Francais Deutsch Italiano Espanol Nederlands Dansk Norsk Magyar Svenska Portuguese Russian Polski Turkish Czech Greek Arabic Bulgarian Network Card English Please Select Your Language y Fig 2 26 Dialog box for language selection of t
49. alibration within the first three years after its delivery Regarding calibration after this initial period see Section 5 6 Operating Manual VAS 5051B Hardware V01 4 03 07 All rights reserved A5E00309945 014 1 5 General Information SIEMENS ZERTIFIKAT Siemens AG Automation and Drives Projects Automotive Industry Diagnostic Systems Shop Floor hat das Ger t VAS 5051B Bestellnummer 7KE3183 hergestellt und geliefert In den ersten 36 Monaten nach der Auslieferung des Ger ts ist keine Kalibrierung erforderlich A amp D PT 34 S Leitung A amp D PT 3 QM p nm Reichert Datum 22 ZA Daum d OZ H30 81002 N41 A0593 500 000 6 00 905 Fig 1 2 Certificate of Calibration Operating Manual VAS 5051B Hardware V01 4 03 07 All rights reserved A5E00309945 014 1 6 C General Information 1 6 1 7 Designated Use The VAS 5051B may only be used at a vehicle The product described has been developed manufactured and checked according to the relevant safety standards If the safety instructions are observed the start up is carried out as stipulated the device is used for the intended purpose and the recom mended maintenance and care is also observed then in normal cases there is no dan ger regarding damages to property or for the health of persons associated with the VAS 5051B Area of Application Customer service functions fault recognition and localization in vehicles by means of Vehicl
50. ample an alternating current or alternating voltage Application oper ating modes These include Vehicle Self Diagnosis OBD Guided Fault Finding and Guided Functions Applications An operating mode of the VAS 505x In this operating mode you can start applications which are loaded onto the tester e g Service training Operating Manual VAS 5051B Hardware V01 4 03 07 All rights reserved A5E00309945 014 7 1 Lio OO Table 7 1 Terms Terms and explanations Term Explanation ASAM ODX Association for Standardisation of Automation and Measuring Sys tems Open Diagnostic data eXchange ASAM ODxX electronic control units are built in LT3 commercial vehicles in accordance with this standard The diagnostic proce dure and the diagnosis data can differ from those of the electronic control units in the protocols KWP1281 2000 6000 e g with the fault memory contents ASAM ODX electronic control units work in accordance with the UDS protocol Base CD Installation CD It contains the operating system 3 Vehicle Self Diagnosis and the programs of the various operating modes The CD can also take the form of an update CD In this case it only contains software components which have been changed Brand CD Basic features The vehicle is identified by the basic features model year of make variant and engine code Its fittings on the other hand are deter
51. anations Term Explanation COM Short for common corresponds to earth or 0 V testing devices input Control unit Electronic device for controlling and monitoring vehicle functions e g motor control unit Vehicle system Data block Display group Degree of The order in which diagnostic objects are suspected of having suspicion faults Deselection Cancelling of a selection of program functions or list entries deselect Selection DHCP Short for Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol DHCP is a server service which ensures that network clients are automatically allo cated an IP address and further IP settings Diagnosis The entire process of attributing fault characteristics to possibly faulty functions component groups or components and localising a faulty component In VAS 505x diagnosis is based on the fault memory entries read from a 4vehicle system on selected cus tomer complaints direct function and component selection or com bined procedures Diagnosis object Collective term for functions component groups and components on which the diagnosis function is carried out Diagnosis socket Connection socket for the diagnostic cable on the tester or on the vehicle Diagnostic cable Connecting cable between the vehicle and the tester Diagnostic strat egy Course taken by Guided Fault Finding on the basis of the informa tion available about a fault such as 1 Fault codes read
52. ange of the station s name if this has not yet been carried out and the safety instructions are confirmed and the start mask is displayed see 3 However if a new base CD has previously been installed complete with formatting then the screen must first be calibrated More information on this is contained in 3 D Note Do not attempt to operate the tester during startup If the tester is connected to your LAN workshop network it will automatically carry out a net update during startup after being switched on Operating Manual VAS 5051B Hardware V01 4 03 07 All rights reserved A5E00309945 014 3 1 C Operation If the expiry date of the installed base CD has passed the following message will appear during startup The expiry date of the installed software version lt version number gt has passed Please install current base CD The tester can be used even though the expiry date has passed 3 1 2 Touch Screen The entire touch sensitive surface of the screen is the touch screen It reacts to the touch of human fingers or of the touch pen and thereby replaces the normal functions of a mouse or keyboard You can execute any available programme function simply by tapping the corresponding point on the screen D Note The screen reacts to all types of touch When using the tester make sure that it is protected from unintentional touching by other devices or by persons O Caution Do not use
53. ches itself off automatically after approx 10 s The LED keeps flashing The fan is kept on to cool F down the tester If the overtemperature remains after the device has switched off then the tester prevents itself from being switched back on until it has suffi ciently cooled down When using the battery the cooling down process is limited to a maxi mum of 5 minutes and then the tester is turned off completely If the tester is switched back on while it is cooling down then the cooling off process is repeated again for a maximum of 5 minutes 2 2 2 3 Touch Screen The touch screen is the user interface Masks with selection boxes and buttons appear on this screen and these should preferably be selected pressed using the touch pen Energy saving mode If the tester is not operated for several minutes then energy saving mode is switched on There are two energy saving modes depending on the power supply to the tester 1 If the tester is supplied with power via the table power adapter or via the diagnostic cable then the screen switches off after 15 minutes if it is not operated or if the pro gramme that is currently running does not generate any continuous display on the screen As soon as you touch the screen near its upper edge the last mask displayed will be shown again You should not touch other areas of the screen since that could trigger unintended programme functions An exception to this is the Vehicle Self Diag
54. connnnnonon 7 4 ELSA lisi inc oh baut up 1 7 ELSA Elsa Wi een 7 4 Energy saving mode 2 10 Energy Saving mode sss 7 4 A n a 1 7 7 4 zip nie 7 5 Experience rules ssssssee 7 5 F Fault characteristics 7 5 Fault characteristics of the tester tet ei 4 3 Fault memory sse 7 5 Fault reports Operating Manual VAS 5051B Hardware V01 4 03 07 All rights reserved A5E00309945 014 Index C Test Instrument 4 7 Fault S VETIDLOFT ana 7 5 FQuUIIS onna nn 4 3 FCC Certification eeeee 1 4 Flash CD 7 5 e le 7 6 Function esssseeeeeeen eren 7 6 Function Test Current piCk UPS nennen 4 9 Diagnostic adapter 4 6 Diagnostic cable LT2 4 6 DSO measuring cable 4 8 PICK AA tit hebetes 4 10 U R D I measurement cable 4 7 Function test sse 7 6 G Gateway installation list 7 6 GeKo test e eene 7 6 Guided Fault Finding 7 6 Guided Functions enne 7 6 H PIANO DY an nennen 7 9 Hardware sesee eene 7 6 Hexadecimal keyboard 7 6 l Information window mmm 7 6 Initial graphic 7 7 IP address
55. cted between the diagnostic cable and the diagnostic connection on the vehicle with fewer cable connections O 19 Caution when handling the battery The battery may only be replaced by trained personnel e Never short circuit the battery e Never throw the battery into a fire e Dispose of or recycle the battery in accordance to the local regulations SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Release 2005 03 30 Operating Manual VAS 5051B Hardware V01 4 03 07 All rights reserved A5E00309945 014 V C General Information 1 General Information 1 1 General Notes This operating manual contains the required information for the using the vehicle diagno sis measuring and information systemVAS 5051B in further text abbreviated as VAS 5051B It is intended for qualified technical personnel who have the appropriate knowledge in the field of vehicle self diagnosis and test instruments Knowledge and technically correct implementation of the safety instructions and warn ings contained in this operating manual are the prerequisites for the safe starting up of the VAS 5051B as well as for safety during operation and maintenance Due to space limitations this operating manual cannot cover all possible details regard ing the hardware nor does it cover every conceivable circumstance of start up oper ation care or maintenance Furthermore the masks displayed here may deviate slightly in content from the masks displayed
56. ddinbe 3 eu pasn 99 UB9 Y OG pesn aq UBD Y 009 S NS O 2 A an jop wayshs e O e e O S E S o E g 5 Q be 5 3 E b e E E lt 3 S a es 35 gt 2 D o o o N e za ke N N N N Operating Manual VAS 5051B Hardware V01 4 03 07 All rights reserved A5E00309945 014 19 4 Troubleshooting O o D No Identification Comments System delivery Re equipping VAS No Manufacturer s number VW number Supplier Type O O 24 Pressure sensor 1 to 1 bar VW 25 Pressure O O sensor 1 to 4 bar VW 26 Pressure O O sensor O to 60 bar 5051 60 5051 59 5051 58 VW 27 Pressure O O sensor O to 400 bar 5051 61 VW Mains cable and distribu tor workshop trolley 28a EU mains e 4 cable Type A 6 m E Mostly in Europe SIEMENS 28b US mains e 4 cable Type B 6 m oil resistant E Mostly in North America and Central America SIEMENS 28c UK mains e V cable Type C 6 m E Mostly in Great Britain A5E00328615 A5E00328614 A5E000328613 SIEMENS Operating Manual VAS 5051B Hardware V01 4 03 07 All rights reserved A5E00309945 014 4 20 Troubleshooting No Identification Model C Comments E x 9 PA o 9 50 aS P 7 5215 3 amp 0 2 0 BEZ 2 gt Oily 2 53 2t gt u 2 gt 2 gF o 70 c c o 28d AF mains cable Y
57. dex Pulling the plug aan dran annee 3 6 R Removable storage device 7 9 Replacing the DAUEIY ae 5 3 A dedu abest o 5 5 Reversed polarity usa 7 9 Run time system sse 7 9 S Safety notes e LI A etas 7 9 Soroll DaT za 7 9 Selection neigen 7 9 Selection bar 7 9 SEENEN ebe 7 10 Self test sse 4 2 SIME 7 10 Server nnenensennnennennnnnennnnnnennennennennnennenn 7 10 Sporadic erfor coocociccinciccciocinoncoccnonconconnconcons 7 10 Start SCreen isis dedito eite 7 10 Startup iicet ae pee i vient 7 10 Start up unpacking instructions V Station name sse 7 10 Structure Tester u 2 5 Subnet mask 7 10 OZ Ee 2 13 T TD E 2 13 Technical Specifications 6 1 Temperature sensors 2 29 Test adapter cable ssuss 2 23 Test Instruments 7 11 Test plant a 7 11 Test Step aussi 7 11 Tester POWET UP o Pr 3 1 SWILENING DI ati rd 3 3 The printer ssssssssssseee 6 10 Time record sse 7 11 Touch Screen Ee A CO 5 2 Touch screen sss 7 11 Trigger clamp arena 2 27 Trigger level u a ea 7 11 Trigger signal u ii ii 7 11 Troubleshooting sssssssse 4 1 pp 2 13 U AA TA E E EE 2 13 U R D I measurement cable 2 24 UDS CE 7 11 Un
58. e Self Diagnosis for performing basic ECU identification Guided Fault Finding to localize a fault including identification of the vehicle generation of a test plan based on the existing symptoms and calling up a function test for troubleshooting whereby Vehicle Self Diagnosis Test Instruments and documents display can all be used Guided Functions for fast call up of performable customer service functions for a vehicle type e g cod ing the ECU 7 Test Instruments to use the integrated multimeter and the oscilloscope ELSA Service Information System for VW workshops erWin Information system for independent workshops Installable applications can also be activated directly from CD ROM Operating Manual VAS 5051B Hardware V01 4 03 07 All rights reserved A5E00309945 014 1 7 C General Information The main features of the VAS 5051B are e Update of the tester software via CD or LAN e Various Adiagnostics strategies e A switch over function for moving between operating modes e Parallel mode of Vehicle Self Diagnosis and Test Instruments e Display of documents for the given context e Construction that meets the demands of the workshop with a workshop trolley for tester printer and suspension equipment for measurement cables and mains distri bution e Battery back up in case of a power failure or when changing the location of the work place e Intuitive operation via Touch screen e Wireless connection to
59. ed and we cannot therefore guar antee complete agreement The infor mation in this documentation is however regularly reviewed and any corrections necessary will be incorporated in the next edition We will be grateful to receive suggestions for improvement Products are subject to alterations in shape equipment and design For this reason no claims may be made on the basis of the information graphics and descriptions contained in this operating manual Reprints copies and transla tions of this document in whole or in part may not be undertaken without the express written consent of Volkswagen AG and or the manufacturer with the exception that the user documentation may be supplied with each tester Mak ing available to third parties is not per mitted All rights provided under copyright law are expressly reserved by Volkswagen AG and the manufacturer Subject to alteration All rights reserved VOLKSWAGEN AG KD Werkstattausrustung D 38436 Wolfsburg Copyright Volkswagen AG 2007 Siemens AG 2007 Manufacturer SIEMENS AG Automation amp Drives Industrial Automation Systems A amp D AS AP TE SF AS Siemensallee 84 D 76187 Karlsruhe All rights reserved Operating Manual VAS 5051B Hardware V01 4 03 07 All rights reserved A5E00309945 014 8 5
60. electrical power supply correspond to protection class 1 and are fitted with a safety tested mains cable They may only be connected to electrical networks with an earthed protective conductor TN networks or electrical outlets with earthed protective conductors AN 12 Warning Fluctuations and deviations in the power supply beyond the permitted range of tolerance can lead to malfunctions and damage Operating Manual VAS 5051B Hardware V01 4 03 07 All rights reserved A5E00309945 014 iii IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS A 13 Warning During test drives secure the tester with a strap on the vehicle s back seat and connect it to the vehicle using the diagnostic cable A second person must operate the tester from the back seat Operation from the front seat is too dangerous e g in the event of airbag activation Only for VAS 5051 To supply the VAS 5051 with power from the vehicle battery use only the 3 m diagnostic cable O 14 Caution Electrical ignition systems carry voltages of up to approx 30 kV Observe general safety guidelines for workshops at all times O 15 Caution If you open the tester or its accessories without authorisation or carry out improper alterations to them considerable risk to you and to the device may result O 16 Caution VAS 5051 changing fuse For inline current measurements with the VAS 5051 only a replacement fuse of the same
61. en ejector Two PCMCIA interfaces underneath screw on corner piece Window to permit viewing of control LEDs on PCMCIA cards Handle Bluetooth interface underneath screw on corner pieces Name plate with system ID and warning instructions in English The system number contains the production number F Nr as its last five digits This is also identical to the equipment number as displayed in the Administration Support leg for table operation can be hinged out and snapped in Cover of battery compartment 5 6 7 4 3 8 9 2 1 10 Fig 2 7 Rear of the Tester Operating Manual VAS 5051B Hardware V01 4 03 07 All rights reserved A5E00309945 014 2 14 C Design and Mode of Operation 2 2 7 Bluetooth interface The device has been prepared for use with bluetooth The bluetooth antenna is under neath the corner piece on the top left Fig 2 7 7 The bluetooth function will be enabled at a later time 2 3 Table power adapter The table power adapter is incorporated into the workshop trolley and is connected there at the mains end via a mains cable with non heating device plug to the power outlet strip It is connected to the DC input on the right side of the tester via an angled two pin con nector Fig 2 5 7 Fig 2 8 Table power adapter without mains cable Operating Manual VAS 5051B Hardware V01 4 03 07 All rights reserved A5E00309945 014 2 15 D Design and Mode of Operation
62. en measuring The button in the red black probe tip has application specific function such as switching on the freeze frame func tion triggering a measurement etc For additional information please refer to 3 Test Instruments Guided Fault Finding The measuring tip in the red black probe tip can be unscrewed and is available as a spare part see part list VAS 5051B The black probe tip can be pulled off of the cable together with the handle O Caution when using the DSO cables DSO cables with blue identification of the pin plug are approved for voltage peaks up to 400 V and not designed for use in the measurement categories II III and IV For this reason use the DSO cables only for measurements on the vehicle Keep possi ble overvoltages in mind when measuring Measurements on the mains voltage are not permitted Operating Manual VAS 5051B Hardware V01 4 03 07 All rights reserved A5E00309945 014 2 25 C Design and Mode of Operation 2 5 8 100 A VAS 5051B 7 and 1800 A VAS 5051B 8 current pick up The 100 A and 1800 A current pick ups optional consist of an 8 pin connector with yel low marking the cable and the actual current pick up Fig 2 19 100 A current pick up Fig 2 20 1800 A current pick up The current pick up can be opened and can then be laid around the cable whose current is to be measured Cables can be adapted up to a diameter of 26 mm 100 A current pick up
63. ensitive surface The corresponding hardware and software reacts to it being touched with a touch pen or finger detects the place touched and launches the function linked with this location a button for example The touch screen replaces externally connected input devices such as keyboard mouse and so on Trigger level Voltage value at which the measurement of a test signal character istic is started Trigger signal The signal used to start the graphing process of a test signal char acteristic UDS Unified Diagnostic Services a unified protocol for electronic con trol unit Communication setup building on KW2000 for ASAM ODX electronic control units Operating Manual VAS 5051B Hardware V01 4 03 07 All rights reserved A5E00309945 014 Terms Lio OO Table 7 1 Terms and explanations Term Explanation Unlearning Should an error occur during a driving cycle terminal 15 on until counter terminal 15 off it is first entered as static in the fault memory If it is not detected during the next driving cycle the designation is changed to sporadic and an unlearning counter with an output value of for example 40 is decremented by 1 This is repeated during each driving cycle free of the fault until the unlearning counter reaches 0 and the fault is thus automatically cleared How ever if the registered fault should reoccur during a later driving cycle then the unlearning cycle is se
64. er USB floppy disk drives may require other drivers and may therefore not work Regarding the external storage devices You can use an external storage device as the output media instead of a printer and store your outputs such as screenshots and diagnostic protocols on the storage device These outputs can then be displayed and printed out from a PC refer to 3 You can connect a USB memory stick or a USB floppy disk drive If both media are connected at the same time then the output is directed to the USB memory stick With the print function you can set the output medium and safely remove a removable data carrier Operating Manual VAS 5051B Hardware V01 4 03 07 All rights reserved A5E00309945 014 2 35 C Operation 3 Operation This chapter describes the operation of the VAS 5051B hardware Operation of the masks displayed on the tester is described in Operating Manual VAS 505x Software 3 3 1 Tester 3 1 1 Powering up the tester Switch on the tester by pressing the On Off button on the front panel of the tester see Fig 3 1 or by connecting the tester to the vehicle s on board electrical system via the diagnostic cable only when the vehicle battery is sufficiently charged Fig 3 1 Position of the On Off button at the tester The tester then starts up In this phase VAS 5051B appears for a short time on the touch screen The tester is ready for operation when the message regarding the ch
65. erating conditions of the tester LED 1 LED 2 LED 3 Fig 2 3 LED array After switching on the tester an LED test is initiated During this test LED 1 lights up orange and then green LED 2 lights up yellow and LED 3 lights up red consecutively The current operating conditions are then displayed Operating Manual VAS 5051B Hardware V01 4 03 07 All rights reserved A5E00309945 014 2 8 Design and Mode of Operation Table 2 2 Meaning of the LEDs LED 1 two coloured It lights up when the tester is switched on Green if the power supply is from the mains or from the vehicle s on board electrical system if both the mains and the vehicle s on board electrical system are connected then the device is supplied from the mains Orange if the power supply is from the battery pack Orange blinking with internal power supply from the battery and when the charge is low A standard Windows system report appears before LED 1 starts to flash orange just as it does with laptops notebooks Low Battery You should change your battery or switch to outlet power immediately to keep from losing your work Now proceed as follows 1 Acknowledge the message 2 Connect the workshop trolley to the mains and establish the power connection for the tester via the DC connection the battery is now charged It is not sufficient to connect to the vehicle s on board electrical sys tem via the diagnostic cab
66. ernatively the tester can also be operated using the enclosed USB mouse The printer of the workshop trolley is operated via the USB interface When re equipping a VAS 5051 workshop trolley the already existing IrDA interface is used The user s own printer USB or LAN can also be installed in the system The printer is setup in the Administration Operating Manual VAS 5051B Hardware V01 4 03 07 All rights reserved A5E00309945 014 2 5 D Design and Mode of Operation 2 2 1 Power Supply The tester can be operated with an AC current between 100 and 240 V via the table power adapter integrated into the workshop trolley or from the vehicle s on board electri cal system via the diagnostic cable The built in battery pack supplies the device with power for up to 60 minutes continuously depending on the operating mode This ensures that the tester does not have to be switched off when changing location D Note It is possible to operate the tester with power from the on board network using the diag nostic cable without connecting the table power adapter only when the vehicle battery is sufficiently charged Its power consumption is limited to approx 45 watt The remain der of the required energy is taken from the battery pack of the tester When operated in this way the tester should therefore not be operated with an empty battery pack O Caution Printer Connection The voltage range of the printer is different from that
67. es the starting pulse of which the course of the signal is to be displayed on the oscilloscope Clamp the trigger clamp to ignition cable 1 for example if you want to dis play a signal from the time of ignition of the first cylinder D Note The trigger clamp is laid around the insulated ignition cable and has no direct contact to the ignition voltage Operating Manual VAS 5051B Hardware V01 4 03 07 All rights reserved A5E00309945 014 2 27 C Design and Mode of Operation 2 5 10 kV pick up VAS 5051 17 The kV pick up identical to the kV pick up from VAS 5051 consists of a 5 pin connector with red marking the cable and the sensor Fig 2 22 kV pick up The kV pick up is used to detect the ignition voltage amplitude and the course of the igni tion voltage in the ignition system It can be opened and can then be clamped onto one of the vehicle s ignition cables It functions here as a capacitive voltage divider Ignition cables from 5 mm to 9 mm in diameter can be adapted D Note The kV pick up is clamped to the insulated ignition cable and does not have direct con tact to the ignition voltage Operating Manual VAS 5051B Hardware V01 4 03 07 All rights reserved A5E00309945 014 2 28 D Design and Mode of Operation 2 5 11 Temperature sensor The temperature sensor consists of a 10 pole pin plug marked in green the cable and the sensor which is made up of a hand grip and a 1 m long fle
68. esting devices DIN EN 61010 1 VDE 0411 Part 1 EN 61010 1 IEC 1010 1 Protection class as per DIN EN 60950 relevant for the table power adapter unit only Protected from water and foreign objects as per DIN VDE 0470 Part 1 EN 60529 IEC 529 Degree of protection IP 20 For company internal use only Pollution Degree II Overvoltage category Operating Manual VAS 5051B Hardware VO A 03 07 All rights reserved A5E00309945 014 6 1 Technical Specifications Power supply from table power adapter Current consumption Power supply from the battery Battery type Buffer time Recharging time at the mains Power supply from the vehicles on board electri cal system Rated voltages Power consumption in the load range Protection DC 24V 5A If the external power supply table power adapter mains vehicle on board electrical system is inter rupted the tester is buffered with the battery Lithium ion 14 8 V Usually 1 h depending on operating mode battery state and the external consumers Approx 2 5 h only with table power adapter con nected The tester can be supplied with power from the vehi cle s on board electrical system DC 12 V DC 24 V max 5 A at 12 V battery voltage The input is protected against disturbances acc to DIN 40839 Part 1 Test Impulses 1 to 4 Test Level IV The input is protected against reverse polarity Operating Manual VAS 5051B Hardware V01 4 0
69. from vehicle systems 2 Complaint messages terms describing symptoms or fault pat terns selected by the user from terms shown in masks or 3 functions and components of the vehicle selected by the user in masks as possible sources of the fault user test plan The three entries either individually or combined lead to a calcula ted test proposal in the test plan The strategies 1 and 2 are designated as system guided fault finding while 3 is designated as user guided fault finding Diagnostic radio head This device permits wireless diagnostic operation between vehicle and VAS 5053 via a bluetooth or WLAN interface Operating Manual VAS 5051B Hardware V01 4 03 07 All rights reserved A5E00309945 014 7 3 OO Terms Lio Table 7 1 Terms and explanations Term Explanation Dialog box Information field on the screen displays messages and expects user inputs Display group A fixed group of measured values which can be read out of a vehi cle system DNS In this case the name of the workshop domain domain name ser ver Document Documents in the tester containing information images text that can be used as needed by the user DSO Digital Storage Oscilloscope DTC Diagnostic Trouble Code Fault memory entry consisting of fault location fault type and eventually ambient conditions DVD Digital Versatile Disk a data carrier externally similar to the C
70. hanically The cable bushing matches the colour of the sockets The mechanical coding requires that the red point of the connector is aligned with the red point at the plug when establishing a connection The plugs can easily be inserted into the sockets without using much pressure when so aligned Only grip the plug bushing The red dot leader points forwards Fig 3 3 Correct handling of a plug at the tester To disconnect a plug from the tester pull the locking collar of the plug upwards thereby also pulling the plug from the socket D Note The plugs are not threaded and turning them with force may damage them see Fig 3 3 Operating Manual VAS 5051B Hardware V01 4 03 07 All rights reserved A5E00309945 014 3 6 C Operation 3 3 1 OBD adapter cable VAS 5052 16 for non VW vehicles To connect non VW vehicles always connect the adapter cable between the diagnostic cable and the vehicle O Caution The VAS 505x diagnostic devices were developed for vehicles from the Volkswagen group lf the tester is connected directly to vehicles from other manufacturers damage to the vehicle could result Therefore if vehicles of other makes are to be tested using the general OBD functions in the self diagnosis application the OBD adapter cable VAS 5052 16 needs to be connected between the diagnostic cable and the diagnostic connection on the vehicle with fewer cable connections 3 4 Printer The OKI B4350 L
71. he printer manual If the window does not open automatically then start the file setup exe manually from the main directory of the CD ROM 3 Use the pull down menu to move to Please Select Your Language and then select your language 4 The manual is now displayed D Note If the manual is not available on the CD in your language then please contact OKI directly for example at their website www oki com Operating Manual VAS 5051B Hardware V01 4 03 07 All rights reserved A5E00309945 014 2 34 D Design and Mode of Operation 2 8 Optional accessories The following optional accessories can be obtained in addition to the normal scope of delivery of the system Section 2 1 1 e Diagnostic cable 3 m VAS 5051B 2 e Diagnostic cable LT2 VAS 5051B 3 e 1800 A current pick up VAS 5051B 8 e OBD adapter cable VAS 5052 16 for connecting vehicles from another source e Temperature sensor e Pressure sensors 2 9 Accessories that can be bought on the open market The following commercially available components can be used e Earphone with headset e USB printer other printers can also be installed by the user see 3 e External storage device USB memory all models released by VW can be connected to the tester Alternative A USB floppy disk drive compatible models Teac FD 05PUB FD 05PUW You can only use these USB floppy disk drives safely as the required software drivers are available for these Oth
72. he sides of the two fans against each other 8 Place them both simultaneously into their installation position see Fig 5 4 9 Re establish the plug connections and guide the cable through the recess intended for this purpose see Fig 5 5 10 Re mount the cover onto the tester Caution Do not overtighten the screws on the housing Fig 5 4 Changing the fans installing Fig 5 5 Changing the fans aying the cable Operating Manual VAS 5051B Hardware V01 4 03 07 All rights reserved A5E00309945 014 5 6 C Care and Maintenance 5 2 5 Replacing the corner pieces To replace the corner pieces proceed as follows 1 Remove the screws at the rear of the corner pieces see Fig 5 6 To do this use a T8 TORX screwdriver The right upper corner piece is fixed by two screws at the top refer also to Section 3 1 5 2 Grip the corner piece at the front and rear and carefully pull it upwards O Caution The bluetooth antenna is located underneath the left upper corner piece Make sure that it is not damaged during the procedure Fig 5 6 Example replacing the corner piece to the left Installing 3 Carefully insert the new corner piece and fix it using the screw s Caution Do not overtighten the screws on the housing Operating Manual VAS 5051B Hardware V01 4 03 07 All rights reserved A5E00309945 014 5 7 D Care and Maintenance 9 3 Workshop Trolley The workshop trolleys a
73. htsvorschriften der Mitgliedstaaten betreffend elektrische Betriebsmittel zur Verwendung innerhalb bestimmter Span nungsgrenzen ge ndert durch 93 68 EWG Council Directive on the approximation of the laws of the Member States related to electrical equipment designed for use within certain voltage limits amended by 93 68 EEC CE Kennzeichnung CE marking 08 Die Konformit t mit den Richtlinien wird nachgewiesen durch die Einhaltung folgender Normen Conformity to the Directives is assured through the application of the following standards Referenznummer Ausgabedatum Referenznummer Ausgabedatum Reference number Edition Reference number Edition EN 61000 6 1 8 2002 EN 61000 6 4 8 2002 IEC 61010 1 2001 SE Karlsruhe den the 2004 08 03 Siemens AG Harald H ttner Edgar Geipel Teilsegmentleiter TDS Controller Name Name Unterschrift Name Name Unterschrift Funktion function Signature Funktion function signature Diese Erkl rung bescheinigt die bereinstimmung mit den genannten Richtlinien ist jedoch keine Zusicherung von Eigenschaften Die Sicherheitshinweise der mitgelieferten Produktdokumentation sind zu beachten This declaration certifies the conformity to the specified directives buf contains no assurance of properties The safety documentation accompanying the product shall be considered in detail H30 51002 N41 A0593 500 000 6 09 905 Fig 1 1 EC Declaration of Conformity Operating Manual VAS 5051B Hardware V
74. icle Fig 2 14 OBD adapter cable for non VW vehicles O Caution The VAS 505x diagnostic devices were developed for vehicles from the Volkswagen group lf the tester is connected directly to vehicles from other manufacturers damage to the vehicle could result Therefore if vehicles of other makes are to be tested using the general OBD functions in the self diagnosis application the OBD adapter cable VAS 5052 16 needs to be con nected between the diagnostic cable and the diagnostic connection on the vehicle with fewer cable connections Operating Manual VAS 5051B Hardware V01 4 03 07 All rights reserved A5E00309945 014 2 21 C Design and Mode of Operation 2 5 4 Diagnostic cable LT2 VAS 5051B 3 The 3 m long optional diagnostic cable LT2 comprises an 18 pin plug identification black the cable itself and a 14 pin diagnostic plug at the vehicle Fig 2 15 Diagnostic cable LT2 The diagnostic cable LT2 enables function oriented addressing of Daimler Benz vehicle systems small commercial vehicles This cable can also be used to monitor battery voltage In addition terminal 15 is connected up so that the status Ignition on can be automatically detected An LED array at the diagnostic cable LT2 displays the selected channel The engine speed can be read via the red contact plug at the cable housing Operating Manual VAS 5051B Hardware V01 4 03 07 All rights reserved A5E0030994
75. ig 5 2 Press here Fig 5 2 Replacing the battery and releasing the plug connection at the battery cable 7 Replace the old battery with a new battery 8 Re connect the previously disconnected plug connection The plug must snap into the socket 9 Reassemble all parts Caution Do not over tighten the screws on the housing Operating Manual VAS 5051B Hardware V01 4 03 07 All rights reserved A5E00309945 014 5 4 C Care and Maintenance 5 2 4 Replacing the fans You can find the order number and source of supply for the expendable parts in the Parts List for the VAS 5051B Replace both fans as follows Remove the fans 1 Place the tester switched off with the screen flat down on an even clean and cleared surface to ensure that the screen cannot be damaged 2 Remove the six screws on the cover of the battery pack see Fig 5 3 To do this use a T10 TORX screwdriver One of the six screws is underneath the standing leg A recess allows you to remove the screw without having to flap up the standing leg Fig 5 3 Changing the fans unscrewing the cover Remove the top cover Pull the power cable from its position and disconnect both plug connections Now carefully pull both fans off their installation position Replace the fans D n So Operating Manual VAS 5051B Hardware V01 4 03 07 All rights reserved A5E00309945 014 5 5 C Care and Maintenance Installing the fans 7 Hold t
76. ing time remaining and the power of the battery has dropped recently then the battery may be used up Maintain the battery in accordance with 3 When necessary replace the battery according to Section 5 2 3 Message Low Battery You should change your battery or switch to outlet power immediately to keep from losing your Battery is flat Acknowledge the message Connect the workshop trolley to the mains and establish the power connection for the tester via the DC connection to charge the battery work Switch the tester off and attempt a re start If you continue to receive this error message then please send a fault report fax Error message Fatal Error System error Check the connection of the USB memory or of the USB disk drive Error message No re placeable drive found External storage device not connected or connected incorrectly Operating Manual VAS 5051B Hardware V01 4 03 07 All rights reserved A5E00309945 014 4 4 Troubleshooting 4 3 2 Diagnostic bus diagnostic cable D Note The function tests of the diagnostic cable and the diagnostic adapter described in the following may only be carried out on vehicles free of defects to ensure that the test delivers usable results If you discover a defect or if the relevant cable does not function even though the test was performed with the result OK please contact customer service 4 3 2
77. le as the power consumption from the vehicle battery is limited to a max of 5 A The local battery will con tinue to be drained Green orange blinking in alternation with external power supply from the mains or the on board power supply when the battery is removed or is defective Yellow when power is supplied from the vehicle s on board electrical system of the vehicle and from the battery the current from the vehi cle s battery is limited to a max of 5 A and is currently insufficient Yellow green blinking briefly Supplied from the vehicle s on board power supply and from the battery whereby the battery is almost completely discharged empty Connect the workshop trolley to the mains and establish the power connection for the tester via the DC connection LED 2 single colour Ka This lights up Yellow when charging the battery and goes off after it is fully charged approx 2 5 h Yellow briefly flashing when battery is almost completely drained Charge with low current to reactivate it LED 1 flashes green and orange alternately If the battery does not function again after two hours stop charging Replace the battery Operating Manual VAS 5051B Hardware V01 4 03 07 All rights reserved A5E00309945 014 2 9 D Design and Mode of Operation Table 2 2 Meaning of the LEDs LED 3 This flashes red if the tester is too hot single soldar If LED 3 begins to flash then the tester swit
78. le identification In the vehicle system test all systems are examined for availability and their error status is queried If necessary inquiries about equipment appear here also Virtual keyboard The graphic representation of a keyboard on a screen The indi vidual buttons can be operated by touching them with a touch pen in the same way as those of a real keyboard Work window The work window takes up the largest part of the mask The display changes according to the operating mode and cur rent progress Here you can make a selection or view results e g from Test Instruments Release 2007 02 05 Operating Manual VAS 5051B Hardware V01 4 03 07 All rights reserved A5E00309945 014 7 13 Index 8 Index A Acoustic signal sees 7 1 Adaptation naa eet ed 7 1 Adaption values sssssss 7 1 Administration oooncnnnnccccnncccnnocccoocconcnonannnos 7 1 Aknowledge Quit A 7 9 Alphanumeric keyboard 7 1 Ambient conditions 7 1 Amplitude eee 7 1 Application operating modes 7 1 Applications sse 7 1 Area of Application ooooooccnnoncononccniccc 1 7 ASAM ODX Gann 7 2 B Base CD useless deem reae 7 2 Basic feat res aussen hal 7 2 Eet CET 7 2 Ballery iii ita 5 2 Battery maintenance sssssss 5 3 Bluetooth i een 7 2 Brand CD iunc
79. learning counter 7 12 Update i etie e deeds 7 12 UR We 7 12 EE 7 12 USB keyboard nun 2 32 USB MEMON A P 7 12 USB mouse eene 2 32 User test plan cooooicoccnicnnnnnnnccicniccncccinnncnos 7 12 V Varant TEE 7 13 VII EC 7 13 VAS ANA REG 2 28 VAS 5051 18 eeen 2 27 VAS 5051 2 eu 2 20 VAS 5051B components 2 2 VAS 5051B 1 senesi sse 2 19 VAS 5051B 2 1 sese 2 19 VAS 5051B 3 sse 2 22 VAS 5051B A sss 2 23 VAS 5051B 5 sss 2 24 VAS 5051B 6 sess 2 25 VAS 50571B T aussen ers 2 26 VAS 5051B B une 2 26 VAS 505x service information V Vehicle identification 7 13 Vehicle Self Diagnosis 7 13 Vehicle system NEE 7 13 Vehicle system test ssssssss 7 13 Virtual keyboard unse 7 13 W Work window ssssseeen 7 13 Workshop Trolley u 2 16 Operating Manual VAS 5051B Hardware V01 4 03 07 All rights reserved A5E00309945 014 ecu 2 18 Rawotec esseeeeenen enn 2 18 KAUF meet 2 17 Operating Manual VAS 5051B Hardware V01 4 03 07 All rights reserved ASE00309945 0 14 8 4 VOLKSWAGEN AG We have checked the contents of the documentation to ensure they corre spond to the status described Never theless deviations cannot be entirely exclud
80. may vary depending on the manufacturer of the ignition coil Operating Manual VAS 5051B Hardware V01 4 03 07 All rights reserved A5E00309945 014 4 10 D Troubleshooting 4 3 4 The printer If the output at the printer is faulty or the printer does not print then check the text output at the display Check e whether the printer is switched on and or is online e whether there is paper in the printer e whether there is a paper jam in the printer e whether the connection to the tester is interrupted e whether the output medium at the tester is set correctly Print menu Select output medium see 3 e whether the printer driver paper format is set correctly under Administration Printer Settings see 3 If the printer still does not print or the print out is faulty then consult 6 When operating the printer via the IrDA adapter of the VAS 5051 workshop trolley the following message may be displayed from time to time e There was an error writing to LPT 3 for the printer PRINTER 2 The printer is not ready Make sure it is turned on and online To continue printing click retry Windows will automatically retry after 5 seconds 1 Cancel Fig 4 1 Message from printer driver This message appears when the print job cannot be processed immediately This message disappears automatically when the print job can be processed The meanings of the acknowledgement buttons are Retry repeat the p
81. mode Adaptation This service permits interactive modification of parameters of the control system addressed and can save these new values such as correction values for idling speed in the control units even perma nently The user has the possibility of changing the value and transferring it to the control unit RAM for checking The control unit now applies the new value to its outputs and the user can check the reaction of the system If the right correction value has been found the tester has the control unit transfer the value and the workshop code to the writeable EEPROM In contrast to the basic setting the control loop in question is in a closed state With adaptation system specific parameters are determined and saved in the vehicle system Adaption values Setting values stored in the control unit which can be adapted to the vehicle within a fixed range Administration An operating mode of the VAS 505x It is used for management of the tester Alphanumeric keyboard Keyboard which can be used to enter numbers and text Numeri cal keyboard Hexadecimal keyboard Ambient condi tions In addition to supplying the fault memory entries newer control units also deliver so called ambient conditions containing further ambient parameters relating to the error The time stamp may also be contained here Amplitude The maximum displacement possible for the oscillation of for ex
82. ndividual functions are usually selected from a list displayed on the screen Function test A test program with which functions component groups or compo nents can be checked as to whether they meet requirements The function test also can be used for a repair check Gateway installa tion list The vehicle systems installed in the vehicle are known to a gate way control unit It monitors the vehicle systems and draws up a status list By interrogating the gateway installation list it is possible to find out for a vehicle system whether its fault memory is set whether it is registered coded or whether communication is pos sible The installation list is evaluated as part of vehicle identification and all in all results in a more powerful identification process GeKo test Way of testing the code clearance and user logon for online access confidentiality and component protection Guided Fault An operating mode of the VAS 505x Here the diagnostic proce Finding dure is embedded in an optimised run sequence consisting of vehi cle identification vehicle system test test plan and function tests Guided Func An operating mode of the VAS 505x This makes possible fast tions access to the customer service functions for the vehicle identified e g Adapt valve throttle control unit Hardware Hardware primarily refers to the device itself with its mechanical structure display and control elements and
83. ng to test the measurement cables you should carry out a self test on the test instrument unit in order to exclude that it is faulty See 3 The test instruments can also display messages regarding measurement faults independently The following table shows an example Table 4 3 Fault report of the test Instruments Symptom Possible causes Remedy When measuring the The component to be Switch off the external power resistance and the tested is live supply continuity the following error message appears Measurement error external power supply 4 3 3 1 Test instrument unit The test instrument unit is tested by the self test that is built into the tester In case of an error a fault number appears in the work window If OK is shown in the window then the test instrument unit is OK If the test instrument unit produces a fault report then you should make a screenshot for later proof 4 3 3 2 Measurement cables U R D I measurement cable A function test of the U R D I measurement cable is carried out as follows If the test results do not match the required values then there is a fault in the corresponding U R D I measurement cable In this case please submit a fault report in accordance to Section 4 4 Operating Manual VAS 5051B Hardware V01 4 03 07 All rights reserved A5E00309945 014 4 7 C Troubleshooting The U R D I measurement cable is best checked using a comparative measurement Check the
84. ning counter Start mask The display which the tester shows on the screen after starting operation Its operating modes can be called from here Recognis able from the initial graphic Start module A start module can consist of one or more than one function tests which are started automatically after the vehicle system test They are use to check e g whether there is new flash data for a vehicle system Startup Activity of the tester between switching on and first display of the Start mask includes loading of data a self test etc During this time no entries are possible Station name A tester connected to the LAN requires a unique name for the network As standard the tester is given the name e g VAS5051 You can display the station name currently set by selecting the function Display network settings in Administration Network settings If there are several testers of the same type in the network their names must be different Subnet mask All computers connected to a network TCP IP have a subnet mask It consists of four groups of numbers which are separated by full stops for example 255 255 0 0 Operating Manual VAS 5051B Hardware V01 4 03 07 All rights reserved A5E00309945 014 7 10 OO Terms Lio Table 7 1 Terms and explanations Term Explanation Test Instruments An operating mode of the VAS 5051 VAS 5051B You can use the Test
85. nsnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn 2 20 2 5 3 OBD adapter cable VAS 5052 16 for non VW vehicles 2 21 Operating Manual VAS 5051B Hardware V01 4 03 07 All rights reserved A5E00309945 014 C Contents 2 5 4 Diagnostic cable LT2 VAS 5051B 3 oooooooocccccccccccccccccicinnnanananannnnnno 2 22 2 5 5 Test adapter cable VAS 5051B A a 2 23 2 5 6 U R D I measurement cable VAS 5051B 5 sususes 2 24 2 5 7 DSO measurement cables VAS 5051B 6 A 2 25 2 5 8 100 A VAS 5051B 7 and 1800 A VAS 5051B 8 current pick up 2 26 259 Trigger clamp VAS 5051 8 esie cnc diria 2 27 2 5 10 KV pick up VAS 5051 17 assess cesi tank CE Eu dep Rr tdi t basnbha cippo op pH EG 2 28 2 5 11 Temperature Sensor iia A A nrnnrennaennnn nnmnnn 2 29 2 5 12 Pressure Sensors nennen nern 2 30 2 5 13 Comparison of compatibility of VAS 505x diagnostic and measurement cables ee 2 31 2 6 USB keyboard and USB mouse Hummmmnmnnnnnennnennnnnnnnnnnnannannnn anna 2 32 2 7 lani psp nee ren 2 32 2 8 Optional ACCESS iso di 2 35 2 9 Accessories that can be bought on the open market gt 2 35 aS Conoce E R 3 1 3 1 WESEN pra 3 1 3 1 1 Powering up the tester en 3 1 3 1 2 Touch Scree RU 3 2 3 1 3 Switching off EE 3 3 3 1 4 Using the tester as a table unit 3 3 exilis s omm 3 3 3 2 baden cepe 3 4 3 2 1 Using the tester without a workshop trolley sssssu 3 5
86. of the tester and limited to a partic ular rated voltage Make sure when connecting the printer that it is supplied with the correct voltage Operating Manual VAS 5051B Hardware V01 4 03 07 All rights reserved A5E00309945 014 2 6 D Design and Mode of Operation 2 2 2 Front Panel The following components are located on the front panel 1 On Off button 2 LED array 3 Touch screen Fig 2 2 Front Panel of the Tester Operating Manual VAS 5051B Hardware V01 4 03 07 All rights reserved A5E00309945 014 2 7 C Design and Mode of Operation 2 2 2 1 On Off button e To switch on the tester press the On Off button approx 1 s until the LED test starts to flash see Section 2 2 2 2 e To switch off the tester press the On Off button for approx 1 s until a max of 5 s After 5 s the tester is immediately turned off You should only do this when the tester cannot be turned off properly according to the instructions listed above O Caution If the tester is switched off immediately using the On Off button pressed for longer than 5 s then data may be lost and the operating system may be damaged Note The tester switches on automatically when a connection has been established to the vehicles on board electrical system via the diagnostic cable and when there is enough charge in the battery for the tester 2 2 2 2 LED array The three LEDs underneath the On Off button display the op
87. ollowing message appears No voltage or voltage too low on diagnostic bus 4 3 2 3 Diagnostic cable LT2 Carry out a function test of the diagnostic cable LT2 as follows If the test results do not match the required values then there is a fault in the diagnostic cable LT2 In this case please submit a fault report in accordance to Section 4 4 1 Connect the tester to a vehicle via the diagnostic cable LT2 2 Switch over to the Vehicle Self Diagnosis operating mode and select the Engine Electronics vehicle system see 3 3 Switch on the ignition If the circuits are functional then information regarding the type of vehicle system is displayed in the right part of the mask after a few seconds If the K or the L circuit is interrupted then the following message is displayed on the top left of the window Vehicle system not available If the power supply line in the diagnostic cable LT2 is interrupted then the following message appears No voltage or voltage too low on diagnostic bus Operating Manual VAS 5051B Hardware V01 4 03 07 All rights reserved A5E00309945 014 4 6 C Troubleshooting 4 3 3 Test instruments The test instruments are comprised of the test instrument board and the connected measurement cables However the self test in the tester that can be called up for the test instruments does not include the measurement cables This must be checked by means of comparative measurement if necessary Before starti
88. on the tester Due to the overlapping validity of much of the information for the VAS 505x tester family the operating manual has been divided into the following sections e Operating Manual VAS 5051B Hardware this document and e Operating Manual VAS 505x Software description of the operating modes of the tester and the applications at the vehicle 3 Tester specific differences are designated by text and or symbols The VAS 505x type ID stands for VAS 5051 VAS 5051B VAS 5052 and VAS 5053 The pages that are valid for all devices are marked in the header by symbols of the cor responding tester Table 1 1 Tester symbols VAS 5051 VAS 5052 E VAS 5051B o VAS 5053 1 The glossary arrow amp refers the reader to an explanation for the marked term in Chapter 7 Operating Manual VAS 5051B Hardware V01 4 03 07 All rights reserved A5E00309945 014 1 1 C General Information 1 2 Safety Notes Please observe the safety instructions for the VAS 5051B They are located on the rear of the device in the operating manual hardware and software following the table of con tents and at respective locations where they are relevant Safety instructions specific to applications are also displayed directly at the tester 1 3 EC Declaration of Conformity CE mark The manufacturer hereby declares Fig 1 1 that the device as delivered complies with the following requirements
89. or 32 mm 1800 A current pick up The level of measurement accuracy depends to a large degree on being able to close the two halves of the pick up completely without there being any gap To avoid measure ment errors due for example to dirt within the root area both pick ups have a locking control mechanism The software thereby receives a signal that the two halves of the pick up are closed and that a measurement can now be made Furthermore the 100 A pick up is also equipped with a control LED in the grip see Fig 2 19 If the pick up is not correctly connected then the LED lights up At the same time the following message appears in the information window to the right on the tester Current pick up not closed The measurement result depends on direction D Note The 50 A VAS 5051 9 and 500 A VAS 5051 19 current pick ups from the VAS 5051 can also be used at the VAS 5051B Operating Manual VAS 5051B Hardware V01 4 03 07 All rights reserved A5E00309945 014 2 26 C Design and Mode of Operation 2 5 9 Trigger clamp VAS 5051 18 The trigger clamp identical to the trigger clamp from VAS 5051 consists of a 5 pin connector with black marking the cable and the actual trigger clamp A Fig 2 21 Trigger clamp The trigger clamp can be opened and can then be laid around the ignition cable to be used in triggering Ignition cables up to 11 mm in diameter can be adapted The trigger clamp measur
90. orking positions To change the angle of inclination at the Fa Rawotec workshop trolley 1 Grip the tester mount from below at the front and pull it up You can clearly hear when the mount snaps into its various positions 2 After you have set the required angle you must replace the keyboard mount into its horizontal position To do this pull on the lock on the right side of the tester mount If you place the tester mount into its highest position then the locking mechanism releases and the mount can once more be placed in its vertical position How to change the angle of inclination at the re equipped VAS 5051 workshop trolley 1 Grip the tester from above and below and swing it along the horizontal axis 3 2 1 Using the tester without a workshop trolley The tester has been designed for preferred use with the delivered workshop trolley If the tester is required during test drives then please observe the following A Warning During test drives secure the tester with a strap on the vehicle s back seat and connect it to the vehicle using the diagnostic cable A second person must operate the tester from the back seat Operation from the front seat is too dangerous e g in the event of airbag activation Operating Manual VAS 5051B Hardware V01 4 03 07 All rights reserved A5E00309945 014 3 5 C Operation 3 3 Diagnostic and measurement cables Diagnostic and measurement cable connections are coded by colour and mec
91. ou can reduce the risk of severe or fatal injury The WARNING A symbol warrants particular attention for your safety O Caution Text with this symbol contains information about how you can avoid damage to the vehicle and the tester The Caution O symbol tells you that if the information is ignored damage to the vehicle and or the tester could result e g Ensure that the touch screen is not touched with sharp edged objects D Note Text with this symbol contains additional useful information A Note D symbol contains other special instructions for using the device and related information D Note on further safety instructions The general safety instructions which are valid for the complete VAS 505x family of testers are listed in the following Further safety instructions are to be found in the operating manuals Therefore please read the operating manuals before use Safety instructions may also appear on the screen of the tester Follow all the instructions displayed Operating Manual VAS 5051B Hardware V01 4 03 07 All rights reserved A5E00309945 014 i IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS AN 1 Warning Read all instructions A 2 Warning Do not operate equipment with a damaged cord or if the equipment has been damaged until it has been examined by a qualified serviceman A 3 Warning Do not let cord hang over edge of table bench or co
92. overed remove any dirt using a vacuum cleaner If the tester is damaged then please contact the SIEMENS hotline see 4 Operating Manual VAS 5051B Hardware VO1 4 03 07 All rights reserved A5E00309945 014 5 1 D Care and Maintenance 5 2 1 Cleaning the touch screen The most sensitive part of the tester is the touch screen Its sensitivity to touch may be impaired by dirt and by scratches If it becomes dirty then clean it using a soft non lint cloth If the dirt can not be removed using the cloth then you can use isopropanol or an ammonia free glass cleaner 5 2 2 Battery The battery has a standard lifetime of approx 500 charge discharge cycles It then has a remaining capacity of approx 50 D Note e A lithium ion battery does not require formation e The battery must be disposed of or recycled when completely discharged in accor dance with the local regulations O Caution e The battery may only be replaced by trained personnel e Never short circuit the battery e Never throw the battery into a fire e Dispose of or recycle the battery in accordance with the local regulations Operating Manual VAS 5051B Hardware V01 4 03 07 All rights reserved A5E00309945 014 5 2 D Care and Maintenance Battery maintenance Due to age the usable capacity of the battery decreases and the amount of faults increases when measuring the capacity for the charging circuit To compensate for this process a calibra
93. ovided here then follow the instructions in Section 4 4 Operating Manual VAS 5051B Hardware V01 4 03 07 All rights reserved A5E00309945 014 4 1 D Troubleshooting 4 2 Self test The self test sequence is described in the Operating manual VAS 505x Software Chapter Administration 4 2 1 Self test of the test instruments and the diagnostic bus unit If there are problems with test instruments or the diagnostic bus then the self test available in the Administration should always be carried out If you receive fault reports after this self test please contact Customer Service See Section 4 4 4 2 2 Self test of the online connection If there are problems with the connection to the Workshop network you should perform the self test in the administration network settings See 3 If you receive fault reports after this self test please contact your local IS consultant information system consultant Operating Manual VAS 5051B Hardware V01 4 03 07 All rights reserved A5E00309945 014 4 2 Troubleshooting 4 3 Symptoms Causes and Solutions 4 3 1 Tester Table 4 1 Possible fault characteristics Symptom Possible causes Remedy The system stops responding The touch screen can not be operated Internal fault Switch the tester off and back on again The cursor does not follow the touching of the screen or does so imprecisely The screen is not calibrated or screen calibration was
94. ps Operating Manual VAS 5051B Hardware V01 4 03 07 All rights reserved A5E00309945 014 7 4 OO Terms Lio Table 7 1 Terms and explanations Term Explanation Ethernet The most common form of network Here the connected computers exchange signals via a cable or another medium Each one checks to see if the other is currently transmitting and sends his own sig nals if not Experience rules If workshop experiences field experiences with the diagnostic system are communicated to the diagnostic author it can convert them into so called E and bring them into the diagnostic system Often these are complex fault symptoms consisting of a unique combination of fault memory entries and any additions communica ted by the customer If the described experience situation occurs in the workshop the tester can now recognize it automatically and put the relevant suspicious diagnostic objects into the test plan Fault character istics The entire effects fault symptoms of a fault scenario in vehicle functions component groups or components Fault memory Data memory of the control unit in which all detected faults are stored non volatile Fault symptom A describable effect of a fault scenario in the vehicle functions component groups or components The symptoms make up the fault characteristics Known symptoms assigned to suspect diagnostic objects are stored in the database
95. r VAS 5051 2 for older vehicles Diagnostic cable LT2 VAS 5051B 3 for LT e vehicles U R D I measurement cable VAS 5051B 5 e amp Operating Manual VAS 5051B Hardware V01 4 03 07 All rights reserved A5E00309945 014 2 2 Design and Mode of Operation Table 2 1 Scope of Delivery VAS 5051B DSO measurement cables VAS 5051B 6 o o 2 pieces Current pick up 100 A VAS 5051B 7 o existing 50A pick up Current pick up 1800 A VAS 5051B 8 existing o 500 A pick up kV pick up VAS 5051 17 e Trigger clamp VAS 5051 18 o Temperature sensor Pressure sensors e One set of touch pens 3 pieces VAS 5051 11 e Ki Test probe tips 5 pieces for U R D I and e o DSO cable only for red black test probes USB keyboard VAS 5051B 23 specific to e 6 the countrys refer to Section 4 5 3 USB wheel mouse VAS 5051B 24 e e OKI printer including documentation EU version 230 V 220 240 V USA version 120 V 110 127 V Japanese version 100 V OBD adapter cable VAS 5052 16 for e vehicles from another source Start up instructions specific to the language e o Brief instructions specific to the language o o Operating Manual VAS 5051B Hardware e e specific to the language on the base CD Operating Manual VAS 505x Software e e specific to the language on the base CD There is an overview of the compatibility of the diagnostic and measurement cables wi
96. r either from a table power adapter integrated into the workshop trolley from the internal battery pack or from the vehicle s battery Operating Manual VAS 5051B Hardware V01 4 03 07 All rights reserved A5E00309945 014 2 1 Design and Mode of Operation 2 1 1 Scope of Delivery There are several different types of delivery These are e Delivery of a complete system with workshop trolley from Fa Knurr or Fa Rawotec e Re equipping of a VAS 5051 workshop trolley to VAS 5051B required components and e Accessories that can be ordered not contained in the above mentioned scope of delivery Table 2 1 Scope of Delivery VAS 5051B Components Delivery of Re equip Acces a system ping of sories VAS 5051 Workshop trolley from Fa Kn rr or o Fa Rawotec with cable arm and dust cover Mains cable 6 m specific to the country o Fa Kn rr tester mount for re equipping the amp VAS 5051 workshop trolley Power outlet strip from Kn rr EU or USA e version Tester VAS 5051B e o Table power adapter 100 240 V for supply o ing the tester with power DC 24 V Mains cable for table power adapter 3 m o EU or USA version Battery pack VAS 5051B 14 e e USB cable 1 8 m for printer connection o IrDA is used Diagnostic cable 5 m VAS 5051B 1 e e Diagnostic cable 3 m VAS 5051B 2 e Test adapter cable VAS 5051B 4 for self e e test diagnostic interface Diagnostic adapte
97. rared Data Association The IrDA interface can create a wire less infrared contact between the tester and a printer ISDN Short for Integrated Services Digital Network Designation for a digital telephone network which is conceived for telephone calls remote data transmission faxes and other services Job code A unique combination of symbols and letters used to identify inter rupted and saved diagnosis jobs Key CD CD which holds the key code to the expanded functions It needs to be inserted in the CD DVD drive for expanded functions to become accessible LAN Local Area Network Mask Screen display with fixed division into various graphic elements such as windows buttons scroll bars etc Measurement In 4 Test Instrument mode the measurement type defines whether type the measurement is executed with DC voltage or AC voltage In Guided Fault Finding mode the measurement type determines whether a current or a voltage is measured in a function test Mirror server A software package that can be saved locally for example on the dealership server to provide data such as the update program for the VAS 505x when required The dealership server is connected to the central office and receives the current updates from there Within a workshop each tester connected to an LAN fetches the current programs automatically when it is switched on or when the Administration function Net update is carried out Mode Modes
98. re maintenance free 5 4 Diagnostic and measurement cables Regularly check all diagnostic and measurement cables for damage Replace damaged cables 5 4 1 Changing the measuring tips on the red black probe tip 1 Grasp the front part of the measuring tip with flat nose pliers and turn the probe tip until the part separates 2 Insertthe new test probe tip The middle section of the test probe tip is hinge mounted Only the tip at the plus leads red black test probes can be replaced 5 5 Printer Maintenance of the printer is described in 6 5 6 Calibration According to ISO regulations 9000 ff the measurement accuracy of all measuring equipment that influences the quality of the work carried out in this case maintenance and repair work must be periodically calibrated The tester and the measurement cables are calibrated for 3 years on delivery see Section 1 5 Thereafter calibration must be repeated every two years Before this time has expired please consult the contact person for the respective brand Operating Manual VAS 5051B Hardware V01 4 03 07 All rights reserved A5E00309945 014 5 8 C Technical Specifications 6 Technical Specifications 6 1 VAS 5051B Tester 6 1 1 Operating Data Weight approx 7 6 kg Electrical protection and Safety regulations safety Workshop devices UL 201 Devices for information processing DIN EN 60950 VDE 0805 EN 60950 IEC 950 UL 1950 CSA C22 2 No 950 T
99. rint job Cancel delete the print job 4 4 Fault Reports to Customer Service If the fault that has occurred cannot be remedied then please consult the customer service Fur further information see 4 Operating Manual VAS 5051B Hardware V01 4 03 07 All rights reserved A5E00309945 014 4 11 C Troubleshooting 4 5 Replacement Parts and Accessories 4 5 1 Overview During the guarantee period repairs to the VAS 5051B are made by replacing defined components In case of submitting a fault report to your appropriate customer service you will be informed which components will be replaced under guarantee conditions You will then receive one or more replacement parts on the instigation of the guarantor These parts are divided into exchange parts replacement parts and repair parts e Exchange parts Some components of the VAS 5051B are exchange parts that you must return in exchange for a new or repaired component You will be told the address to send the defective exchange parts to as required The components sent can also be replaced by a repaired exchange part You have no claim to receive new parts e Replacement parts You can dispose of replacement parts yourself Please observe your national regulations on the disposal of such parts e Repair parts Send repair parts to the supplier After the repairs your components parts will be returned to you and you can install them yourself Section 4 5 3 lists all parts and informs you
100. s masks etc hardcopy Scroll bar x If the complete text cannot be shown in a dialog box or a 4 mask a scroll bar will appear on the right hand side x Selection Selection of a program function or a text entry from a list The selected element is identified by a black bar on the screen 7 Deselection Selection bar Emphasises a selected line by inverting the colours Operating Manual VAS 5051B Hardware V01 4 03 07 All rights reserved A5E00309945 014 7 9 OO Table 7 1 Terms Lio Terms and explanations Term Explanation Self diagnosis Vehicle systems can also carry out self diagnosis They have methods of constantly checking their own functions connected sensors and actuators A fault results in an entry being made in the fault memory of the vehicle system The tester knows all the faults saved in its knowledge base so that on reading the fault memory it is able to attribute the fault code to a fault type and a fault location and thus to make a test suggestion Sensor Device which records measured values Server In computer technology the server describes a central network computer This provides the clients with the appropriate services and data Shutdown delay The time between activating the On Off switch to switch off the tester and when it actually switches itself off The delay is about 10 seconds Sporadic error A Unlear
101. s mount from the workshop trolley 2 Pull the cable at the workshop trolley from the guide of the side boom keep the rubber parts safely for future use 3 Remove the round plastic lid from the sidewall behind the boom to the right of the trolley 4 Release the centronics plug from the printer 5 Release the cable relief and remove the IrDA adapter Mount the new IrDA adapter by reversing the order of steps 1 5 in the above Workshop Trolley To obtain spare parts for the VAS 5051B workshop trolley please contact the manufacturer Fa Kn rr Fa Rawotec see 4 For spare parts for the re equipped VAS 5051 workshop trolley see 5 For new tester mounts please contact Fa Knurr Operating Manual VAS 5051B Hardware V01 4 03 07 All rights reserved A5E00309945 014 4 13 Troubleshooting 4 5 3 Parts List for the VAS 5051B The following types can be delivered System delivery with workshop trolley VAS 5051B models e Fa Kn rr Fa Rawotec Re equipped VAS 5051 incl e Fa Knurr tester mount for the VAS 5051 workshop trolley Table 4 4 Symbols and Abbreviations Symbol Meaning ID Meaning o Part of the system A exchange part delivery O Accessories E replacement part Y Can be taken over R repair part when re equipping the VAS 5051 No Identification Model 2 Comments MENU O gt 22 33 ZZ 2 os aia REZ S 25 l9g a 5E Sle V E 3c gt
102. t to its output value and the error provisionally set back to static again Update Software modification package for updating an existing program to a later version 1 New version of the run time system which is downloaded from ACD 2 New program version of a vehicle system which is imported by the tester URL Abbreviation of Uniform Resource Locator A URL corresponds to the address of an internet resource web site file etc Example www siemens com USB Universal Serial Bus USB is a standardized interface for connect ing for example keyboard USB memory USB storage Also known as USB memory stick A mobile easy to handle mem device ory unit with a USB interface It is plugged into the USB port on the tester and is detected automatically by the tester Assignment takes place with the function Set output medium on removable storage device navigation bar print Now you can send for example logs or screen shots to the USB memory User test plan Diagnostic strategy based on the selection of descriptions of pos sible defective functions and components by the user If faults in the vehicle system are detected during diagnosis or a complaint report is entered the test plan differentiates between the system test plan and a user test plan Operating Manual VAS 5051B Hardware V01 4 03 07 All rights reserved A5E00309945 014 7 12 Terms Table 7 1 Terms and explanations
103. tation is a part of the scope of delivery 3 Operating manual VAS 505x Software Description of the vehicle diagnosis system with detailed information on the operating modes that can be reached through the start mask In addition the operating manual contains the service addresses and forms for the registration of the device and fault reports Operating manuals can be opened on the tester by the administration They are located on the base CD 4 VAS 505x service information contains important information addresses and telephone hotllines in case of a fault 5 Operating Manual VAS 5051 Refer to the operating manual VAS 5051 Hardware in connection with the VAS 5051 workshop trolley 6 User Manual Printer The documentation about the printer is included in the delivery scope of the printer See also the data medium enclosed In the running text a reference to the applicable documents appears as follows Text for further information see 3 Operating Manual VAS 5051B Hardware V01 4 03 07 All rights reserved A5E00309945 014 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Safety Instructions Meaning of symbols The safety instructions in the operating manuals the Startup Unpacking Instructions or in other documentation provided on screen displays on the tester during operation and on the products themselves use symbols with the following meanings AN Warning Text with this symbol contains information for your safety and how y
104. te ae aan 7 2 Brief instructions oooooonccnncconicaniccncocccionnonnnonos V C Callbrationi icit s 7 2 Touch screen sese 7 2 Care and Maintenance s 5 1 CE Mark uere i e oes 1 2 Certificate of Calibration 1 5 Channel number 7 2 CON Aires gebeten 7 2 COM ur ee reed ne ona mes in in 7 3 Control unt 7 3 Current pick up TODA ccrte irte cte 2 26 IA EE 2 26 D Data block 7 3 Degree of suspicion sss 7 3 Design Workshop Trolley sss 2 16 Design and Mode of Operation 2 1 Designated Use usus 1 7 DHCP EE 7 3 DIAS E 2 13 E A a 7 3 Diagnosis connection sssssss 7 3 Diagnosis object an 7 3 Diagnostic adapter sss 2 20 Diagnostic and measurement cables 2 19 Diagnostic ER 2 19 7 3 Diagnostic cable LT2 2 22 Diagnostic radio head ssss 7 3 Diagnostic strategy zn 7 3 Dialog AAA 7 4 Display group sm 7 4 A E 7 4 Documents eese 7 4 DSO measuring cable 2 25 DIA Pp E ner 2 13 SO 7 4 DVD seriada ae 7 4 DVD Dive 2 11 E EC Declaration of Conformity 1 2 ECU identification data oooooo
105. tective cap at the top right see Fig 2 7 4 The window on the rear allows you to monitor the control LEDs on the PCMCIA card To install PCMCIA cards proceed as follows 1 Remove both screws on the corner piece to the right see Fig 3 2 1 using a T8 Torx screwdriver 2 Remove the protective cap 3 The PCMCIA slots can now be accessed Fig 3 2 2 insert the expansion card 4 Replace the protective cap Caution Do not turn the screws too tightly Fig 3 2 Accessing the PCMCIA interfaces Operating Manual VAS 5051B Hardware V01 4 03 07 All rights reserved A5E00309945 014 3 3 C Operation 3 2 Workshop Trolley The workshop trolley is used for mobile use of the tester in the workshop It is mounted on four rollers to allow it to be easily pushed within the working environment Depending on the design of the system one of the following is used e Fa Kn rr workshop trolley e Fa Rawotec workshop trolley e are equipped VAS 5051 workshop trolley for operation refer to 5 All workshop trolleys are equipped with a dust protective cover It can be folded together during operation and stored in the storage compartment of the workshop trolley D Note When the VAS 5051B is not in use the mains connector should be pulled and the dust protective cover should always be pulled over the workshop trolley Mobility Both front wheels of the workshop trolley have been equipped with brakes to allow it
106. ted to this supply The diagnostic cables are designed for use on J1850 CAN and ISO 9141 interfaces and consist of an 18 pin round plug the cable and a 16 pin diagnostic plug black for connecting to the vehicle conforming to SAE J1962 D Note Only VAS 5051B 1 and VAS 5051B 2 diagnostic cables may be used Diagnostic cables from other testers cannot be operated at the VAS 5051B Operating Manual VAS 5051B Hardware V01 4 03 07 All rights reserved A5E00309945 014 2 19 C Design and Mode of Operation 2 5 2 Diagnostic adapter VAS 5051 2 The diagnostic adapter makes it possible to connect older vehicles with 2x2 pin diagnos tic sockets to the diagnostic cable The diagnostic adapter consists of two 2 pin diagnos tic flat connectors two cables and the 16 pin diagnostic coupling with socket contacts The supply of power to the tester from the vehicle s on board electrical system via the diagnostic cable is also facilitated by the diagnostic adapter Fig 2 13 Diagnostic adapter D Note You can use the diagnostic adapter at all VAS 505x testers Operating Manual VAS 5051B Hardware V01 4 03 07 All rights reserved A5E00309945 014 2 20 C Design and Mode of Operation 2 5 3 OBD adapter cable VAS 5052 16 for non VW vehicles To use the generally applicable OBD functions at 4non VW vehicles the following adapter must be connected between the diagnostic cable and the diagnostic socket of the veh
107. test as follows If the test results do not match the required values then there is a fault in one of the sensors In this case please submit a fault report in accordance with Section 4 4 1 Connect the trigger clamp and the kV pick up to the tester 2 Call up the DSO mask in operating mode Test Instruments see 3 3 Connect both pick ups via the same ignition cable secondary side of the ignition coil to a vehicle with a 4 or 6 cylinder engine 4 Press the Preset measurement button in the DSO mask select the Secondary ignition voltage curve in the selection list that appears and confirm with the Display button The DSO mask will appear with the set curve in the background At the same time all DSO settings will be made automatically 5 Start the vehicle s engine The typical ignition signal must be displayed dynamically i e the picture is re written once or twice per second if the kV pick up and trigger clamp are working correctly If the trigger clamp is faulty then the following message appears in the window at the top right No trigger If the kV pick up is faulty then a horizontal line may only be displayed or else a signal curve with much too small an amplitude D Note Depending on the type of vehicle used the amplitude of the ignition signal may fluctuate between 4 and 40 kV The combustion voltage is normally between 600 and 1200 V and the combustion duration should be between 1 and 6 ms The shape of the curve
108. thin the VAS 505x family of testers contained in Section 2 5 13 For additional accessories that can be purchased please refer to Section 2 9 Operating Manual VAS 5051B Hardware V01 4 03 07 All rights reserved A5E00309945 014 2 3 D Design and Mode of Operation 2 1 2 VAS 5051B diagnostic system The VAS 5051B diagnostic system is comprised of the following components e Tester Section 2 2 with table power adapter Section 2 3 e Workshop trolley Section 2 4 e Diagnostic and measurement cables Section 2 5 e Keyboard and mouse Section 2 6 e Printer Section 2 7 e Accessories Section 2 8 and Section 2 9 Fig 2 1 VAS 50518 to the left is the model with workshop trolley from Fa Kn rr and to the right with workshop trolley from Fa Rawotec Operating Manual VAS 5051B Hardware V01 4 03 07 All rights reserved A5E00309945 014 2 4 D Design and Mode of Operation 2 2 Tester VAS 5051B The tester provides several different operating modes to choose from such as Vehicle Self Diagnosis Test Instruments Guided Fault Finding and Guided Functions It can therefore be used equally well as a fault reader a measuring instrument and an intelli gent fault identification system The operating system and the applications are stored in the tester The tester reacts to entries that are made by touching the touch screen directly using a finger or the touch pen integrated into the device Alt
109. tion must be carried out from time to time for the battery control The required maintenance interval is automatically reported by the tester and serves the pur pose of optimizing the usable capacity of the battery Follow the instructions on the screen see 3 5 2 3 Replacing the battery O Caution Always replace a defective battery with a new battery Never operate the device without a battery as the installed operating system may be destroyed if the power supply is interrupted You can find the order number and source of supply for the expendable part in the Parts List for the VAS 5051B Replace the battery as follows 1 Place the tester with the screen downwards on an even clean surface 2 Remove the four screws on the cover of the battery pack see Fig 2 7 10 To do this use a T10 TORX screwdriver 3 Flap up the support leg Lift the cover from below in the middle and remove it 5 The battery is fixed by foam part You can release the battery by pressing the foam part upwards at the right see Fig 5 1 B Operating Manual VAS 5051B Hardware V01 4 03 07 All rights reserved A5E00309945 014 5 3 C Care and Maintenance Fig 5 1 Replace the battery by removing it from the battery compartment 6 Disconnect the plug connection at the battery cable Press the retaining springs in the middle of both plug components downwards using your thumbnails and pull the plug connection apart see F
110. unter or come in contact with hot manifolds or moving fan blades A 4 Warning An extension cord is not allowed For testing use only specified cables N 5 Warning Always unplug equipment from electrical outlet when not in use Never yank cord to pull plug from outlet Grasp plug and pull to disconnect A 6 Warning To protect against risk of fire do not operate equipment in the vicinity of open containers of fuel gasoline Operating Manual VAS 5051B Hardware V01 4 03 07 All rights reserved A5E00309945 014 ii IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS A 7 Warning Adequate ventilation should be provided when working on operating combustion engines A 8 Warning Use only as described in this manual Use only manufactures s recommended attachments N 9 Warning Risk of explosions The devices have internal parts which emit sparks and therefore must not be exposed to flammable fumes The device should be operated at least 460 mm 18 inches above the floor surface since fumes from fuels and other materials accumulate at floor level AN 10 Warning All measurement cables may only be used within the measurement ranges stipulated in the technical specifications and the descriptions in the operating manual All measurement pick ups may only be used on cable whose casing is undamaged Do not carry out measurements on damaged cables N 11 Warning The devices connected to
111. xible protective tube made of Teflon with an adjustable conical rubber seal A PT100 element is located on the tip of the dipstick The rubber seal performs two important functions e Determining the dipstick immersion depth e Hermetically sealing the measurement point ES Fig 2 23 Temperatur sensor example Determining the immersion depth of the dipstick The rubber sealing on the dipstick is set according to the instructions from the respective function test see 3 This thereby limits the immersion depth of the dipstick e g in the oil sump The immersion depth can differ depending on the vehicle O Caution If the immersion depth is not set correctly using the rubber sealing then the tempera ture sensor may be destroyed and the engine may be damaged Air tight closing of the measurement point The conical design of the rubber sealing allows the measurement point to be closed in an air tight manner Operating Manual VAS 5051B Hardware V01 4 03 07 All rights reserved A5E00309945 014 2 29 C Design and Mode of Operation 2 5 12 Pressure sensors At the T D Fig 2 6 5 measurement input you can optionally connect one of four sen sors to detect the relative pressure with respect to the normal air pressure of various media gas liquids A pressure sensor is first adapted to the pressure sensor cable and then to the VAS 5051B At the vehicle you connect the sensor to the measurement

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