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1. O 22 Caution when handling the battery 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 to the local regulations Operating manual VAS 5052A Hardware V02 0 07 08 All rights reserved A5E01490861 020 v Safety Instructions Safety notes for radio operated devices A 23 Warning The antenna s used for this transmitter must not be co located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter A 24 Warning Do not operate a portable transmitter such as a wireless network device near unshielded blasting caps or in an explosive environment unless the device has been modified to be qualified for such use A 25 Warning Regulations of the FCC and FAA prohibit airborne operation of radio frequency wireless devices because their signals could interfere with critical aircraft instruments The following three notes hold for the following countries with the required FCC approval Bermuda Canada USA Barbados Cayman Islands UK Costa Rica Dominican Republic El Salvador Guatemala Honduras Jamaica Mexico Dutch Antilles Nicara gua Panama Puerto Rico US Trinidad amp Tobago Argentina Brazil Bolivia Chile Colombia Ecuador Paraguay Peru Uruguay Venezuela Australia Guam New Zeal and Lebanon Qatar Brunei Hong Kong India
2. The operating system is shut down correctly and the tester is switched off If the button is pressed for longer than five seconds a forced shutdown of the tester is triggered D Caution In the event of a forced shutdown the tester attempts to shut down the applications and the operating system correctly before being switched off If this is can not be done within a specific period e g due to a program hanging a forced shutdown of the tester is carried out The forced shutdown can destroy programs if they cannot be saved and closed cor rectly Therefore only use this forced shutdown option in an emergency The shutdown procedure is completed when the touch screen and LED 1 go out LED 2 remains active as long as the battery is being charged Note To completely disconnect the docking station and the tester from the power supply you must pull the mains plug out of the mains adapter Shutdown due to overheating or insufficient temperature The tester shuts down automatically if it gets too hot or too cold to prevent any damage to the device The active applications and the operating system are shut down Operating manual VAS 5052A Hardware V02 0 07 08 All rights reserved A5E01490861 020 3 4 Operation 3 1 5 Temperature range The tester is designed for operation in the temperature range of 0 to 40 C If the temper ature is between 5 C and 0 C when the tester is switched on the tester
3. E Troubleshooting 4 5 2 3 Replacing the DVD drive on the docking station Remove the tester disconnect the power supply and remove any battery that is inserted Place the tester rack at the very bottom Turn the docking station Caution mains adapter so that the bottom of the device is visible Remove 4x fillister head screws with torx drive T8 make sure that no screws washers fall into the device without being removed Lift the fitting panel with the DVD drive at the back and take it out of the installation compartment CAUTION The cable is still connected Release the cable connector to the dock ing station from the socket To do this the lug on the connector needs to be unlocked carefully press the lever towards the connector Remove the DVD drive with the fitting panel The DVD drive is installed in reverse order Fig 4 11 Replacing the DVD drive on the docking station Operating manual VAS 5052A Hardware V02 0 07 08 All rights reserved A5E01490861 020 4 26 C Troubleshooting 4 5 3 Mains power cable If you need to replace the mains power cable please observe the safety instructions after the table of contents and the technical data 4 5 4 Battery VAS 5052A 12 Replace any defective battery or any battery with reduced capacity section 3 1 8 Dispose of the used battery in accordance with the national disposal regulations Operating manual VAS 50
4. Click to Continuous test selected Press function Select Single Test Loop key 4 to select single test 4 1 2 Individual tests that can be performed The selected test cycles are displayed as follows e Test short a yellow tick is displayed next to the test symbol test selected for sequence e Test advanced a green exclamation mark is displayed under the yellow tick next to the test symbol e Test not selected the background colour of the test symbol is blue there is no yellow tick Operating manual VAS 5052A Hardware V02 0 07 08 All rights reserved A5E01490861 020 4 4 C Troubleshooting 4 1 2 1 RAM test During the RAM test test symbol on a yellow flashing background the hardware of the installed RAM modules is tested 4 1 2 2 Hard disk drive HDD test During the test test symbol on a yellow flashing background the hardware and the data integrity of the installed hard disk drive are tested Note The short version is preset in Ultra POST for both tests These tests are normally com pleted after approx 6 minutes If you select the advanced test type the duration of the tests is significantly longer The RAM test will take roughly 30 minutes and the hard disk drive test may even take several hours Operating manual VAS 5052A Hardware V02 0 07 08 All rights reserved A5E01490861 020 4 5 C Troubleshooting 4 1 2 3 Test results If the test does not detect any faults a green e
5. Indonesia Malaysia Philippines Singa pore Sri Lanka Taiwan Vietnam i 26 Note FCC 15 19 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC regulations and with RSS 210 of Industry Canada Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 The device must not cause any harmful interference and 2 The device must be able to accept any interference received including interference which may under certain circumstances cause undesired operation Operating manual VAS 5052A Hardware V02 0 07 08 All rights reserved A5E01490861 020 vi n Safety Instructions _ i tr OO Ao AN 27 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 A 28 Warning FCC 15 105 This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device pursant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual may cause harmful interference to radio communications Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense The following two notes are v
6. V02 0 07 08 All rights reserved A5E01490861 020 ii Safety Instructions AN 8 Warning Use only as described in this manual Use only manufactures s recommended attachments A 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 A 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 AN 11 Warning The devices connected to 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 O 12 Caution Fluctuations and deviations in the power supply beyond the permitted range of tolerance can lead to malfunctions and damage A 13 Warning During test drives use a strap to secure the tester to the vehicle s back seat and connect it with the diagnostic socket of the vehicle A second person must operate the tester from the back seat Operat
7. 08 All rights reserved A5E01490861 010 6 3 Technical Data C 6 4 Mains adapter Supply from the AC voltage system Mains adapter input Current consumption Mains adapter output Mains power cable The mains adapter is inserted in the docking station which is supplied by it together with a docked tester If necessary a rechargeable battery is charged in the docking station s battery compartment The mains adapter can also be connected to the tester directly Rated voltage range 100 to 240 V AV Rated frequency range 50 to 60 Hz Max 1 5 A during tester operation 19 5 V DC max 3 8 A The mains power cable 3 m can be replaced with a mains power cable as used in the country of appli cation max 4 5 m Several versions are provided for international use The mains power cable must meet the standard for the operation of earthed power sup ply systems VDE 0805 EN 60950 IEC 950 UL 1950 CSA 22 2 No 950 For operation in the USA and Canada use a UL approved or a CSA approved oil resistant mains power cable Operating manual VAS 5052A Hardware A02 0 07 08 All rights reserved A5E01490861 010 6 4 L C amp A b i 7 Terms Terms Table 7 1 Terms and explanations Term Explanation Battery Wake Up An exhausted battery that is not communicating with the docking Touch screen Charging station is charged for waking up reactivating with the lo
8. 08 All rights reserved A5E01490861 020 3 8 Operation 3 2 4 Adjusting the inclination angle of the tester holder You can change the inclination angle of the tester holder in 5 positions in the range of 10 to 75 Press the release button fig 2 7 and turn the tester at the top to the desired position 3 2 5 DVD drive The commercial DVD drive is for the installation of the user software To use it the tester must be docked on and the docking station must be powered via the mains power sup ply D Caution When the DVD drive is operated the docking station must not be inclined at an angle of more than 15 from the horizontal otherwise the drive drawer or the inserted data car rier could get damaged The DVD drive drawer can be extended by means of a button In doing so access to sensitive reading optical components is given Make sure that they are not soiled or damaged When you insert a CD or DVD make sure that it locks into place completely in the cen tring mechanism or holder of the DVD drive drawer When you insert a CD DVD hold the extended drawer firmly and do not press it down 3 2 6 Transport Always move the tester and the docking station separately Lifting the tester while the sta tion is docked could damage the docking interface and the holder Operating manual VAS 5052A Hardware V02 0 07 08 All rights reserved A5E01490861 020 3 9 Operation 3 2 7 Charging a replacement battery
9. Docking station with table power adapter or Table power adapter connected directly to the tester or Battery operation Vehicle s electrical system via the vehicle voltage adapter optional Operating manual VAS 5052A Hardware A02 0 07 08 All rights reserved A5E01490861 010 6 1 Technical Data C1 6 2 Dimensions W x D x H Weight Ambient conditions Warm up phase Operation Transport and storage Supply from the AC voltage system Current consumption from the mains adapter Supply from the vehicle s electrical system Rated voltage of vehicle volt age adapter output Current consumption in the load range Protection Supply from the battery Battery type Life time expectation Buffer time Recharge time on docking station Tester operating unit 323 x 55 x 233 mm Approx 2360 g 5 to 0 C Temperature range 0 to 40 C Relative humidity 5 to 95 no condensation Ambient temperature 20 to 60 C Relative humidity 5 to 95 no condensation The tester is primarily supplied via the mains adapter that is connected to the tester directly or via the dock ing station The battery is always charged via the docking station 19 5 V DC 3 8 A The tester can be supplied by the electrical system of a vehicle via the vehicle voltage adapter 16 V DC Approx 3 A during routine operation at 12 V battery voltage The input is protected against disturbance values accor
10. angle of the tester holder 9 DVD drive 10 LED 4 and LED 5 Operating manual VAS 5052A Hardware V02 0 07 08 All rights reserved A5E01490861 020 2 13 C Components and mode of operation Unlocking button The unlocking button locks into place when the tester is inserted in the docking station for stationary operation and is swiveled back to the tester holder Coupling rail for connecting the tester The tester s coupling groove is connected to this coupling rail section 3 2 2 Docking interface The docking interfaces transfer all the docking station s connections and signals to the tester In this case the LAN cable USB devices and the power supply are connected via the docking station DVD drive The DVD drive is a standard device It is ready for operation when the tester is on to the docking station The drive is for the installation of the software on the tester Operating manual VAS 5052A Hardware V02 0 07 08 All rights reserved A5E01490861 020 2 14 M Components and mode of operation LEDs 4 and 5 The two LEDs on the docking station s front indicate its operating status They are white when they are out The following table explains the meanings of the LED indications Every LED can light up continuously in one of two colours or flash Table 2 3 Docking station s LED indications LED indication Description Function LED 4 is green The docking station is supplied with N LED
11. for mains adapter The mains adapter is located in the compartment under the cover of the docking station It is connected to the DC input via its connector The mains power cable leads through the recess and is connected to the mains power supply 1 Interface module The docking station s interface module has a LAN interface RJ45 socket and three USB 2 0 interfaces type A The VGA output is outside the interface module e USB interfaces for connecting mouse keyboard printer external memory drive dia gnostic radio head VAS 5054A or diagnostic interface VAS 5055 e LAN interface For connecting the VAS 5052A to the workshop network If the tester is docked on the docking station s LAN interface is connected to the tester Then the tester s LAN connection socket cannot be accessed and is deactivated C Caution No telephone modem or any other telecommunication device may be connected to the LAN interface VGA output You can use the external VGA output to connect the tester s screen output to a monitor or projector The connection is established via a 15 pin mini D Sub connector with three connection rows HD15 type The VGA output can be activated deactivated under Windows Start Settings Control Panel Intel R GMA Driver for Mobile Display Devices tab Note If an additional monitor is connected the screen s automatic brightness control is deac tivated via the tester s brightness sensor O
12. is warmed up internally and available when the temperature exceeds 0 C 5 C 0 C 40 C E e o RSSRETATERY Fig 3 2 Permissible temperature ranges 3 1 6 Touch screen The entire touch sensitive surface of the screen is referred to as touch screen It detects the contact by a finger or other object and thus replaces the conventional function via mouse or keyboard You can execute an available program function by simply touching the corresponding area on the screen Only use your finger or in particular for fine motor work one of the supplied touch pins to avoid scratching the screen Note The screen reacts to any type of touch When using the tester make sure that it is pro tected from unintentional touching by other devices or by persons D Caution Do not use pointed or hot objects or drawing utensils to operate the touch screen Doing so can damage the touch screen The calibration of the touch screen is described in the startup unpacking instructions 1 Operating manual VAS 5052A Hardware V02 0 07 08 All rights reserved A5E01490861 020 3 5 Operation 3 1 7 Function keys The function keys on the left of the screen can be assigned different functions applica tions There may also be two functions per button In the event of a double assignment the selection of the function depends on how long the button is pressed which may be freely defined Typical assignment of the functi
13. the component is sent back to you and you install it yourself The following parts list Section 4 6 2 includes all components and informs you whether a part is an exchange part a final use part or a repair part In certain cases the warranty provider may demand that a component is returned that is normally not an exchange part Operating manual VAS 5052A Hardware V02 0 07 08 All rights reserved A5E01490861 020 4 28 C Troubleshooting 4 6 2 VAS 5052A parts list Table 4 1 Abbreviations Type Meaning A Exchange part E Final use part R Repair part Ser Designation VAS no Manufacturer VW no Supplier Type Remark no no Tester 1a Tester without battery A5E01386241 Siemens A Device identifica with Bluetooth tion A5E01237949 1b Tester without battery A5E01385980 Siemens A Device identifica without Bluetooth tion A5E01237898 2a __ Tester individually with 5052A 1 405 171 01 XXX VW E The last three digits out battery with Blue of the VW no stand tooth for the model 2b Tester individually with 5052A 1 405 171 91 XXX VW E The last three digits out battery without of the VW no stand Bluetooth for the model 3 Tester interface module 5052A 17 A5E01391782 405 183 00 000 Siemens A E LAN and USB interface VW module 4 Tester docking interface 5052A 18 A5E01395995 405 184 00 000 Siemens A E cover with interface VW mod
14. 2 Replacement on the tester eee 4 18 Docking station sissioni 2 13 4 22 Cleaning herrien ies aie a a 5 2 LED MdCANONS sisihina 2 15 Replacing the battery csse 3 10 DVD drive sepenan naia aaia eai 2 14 3 9 Replacement asssssseeesssessssrnesseernenerrnnneseees 4 26 E Energy saving mode cccceeeeeeeeeeeeeeenenaees 3 2 Excess temperature cccccceeeeeeeeeeeeeseneeees 3 4 Exchange Parts uiridh tasaa einai ia aai 4 28 F Faut TOON ava cadeets sve lancet vesdneheevssedetiadesdacete reds 4 15 Field Of application 20 eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeteeeeeees 1 3 Final use Parts eeeeeceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 4 28 Function keys ceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeetceteeeeees 2 5 3 6 4 3 H Hard disk drive Replacement cccceessseceeeeesseeeeeeeeneeees 4 16 KES ee EAE EI A TEE AEE T 4 5 Hibernation mode asssssescssseesiserrsssrrissrrrrsnen 7 1 l Insufficient temperature ccceeeeeeeeeteeeees 3 4 Intended 0 ck gt ssori eiai 1 2 Interface module ou cece cece cceeeeeeesueeeeeeanees 2 17 Replacement cceceeeeeeeeeeees 4 19 4 25 Interfaces Faults ee a EA 4 12 K Kensington lock cceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 2 10 2 18 L LAN interface wo ccceeceeecssseeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 2 12 LEDS sted succes A enti 2 6 2 15 M Mains adapter ou eecseeesesneeeeeeeenaees 2 17 2 19 Mains power cable scce 2 19 4 27 Maintenance and Care ccccsseseceeeeeeesseeeeeeees 5 1 Ope
15. 20 2 20 C Components and mode of operation 2 6 USB devices You can connect normal PC compatible USB devices USB mouse keyboard printer and external storage divice e g USB memory stick to the USB interfaces of the docking station and the tester Notes on printer and keyboard USB printers can be installed as done normally under Windows The language setting for a keyboard can be defined under Windows Operating manual VAS 5052A Hardware V02 0 07 08 All rights reserved A5E01490861 020 2 21 Operation 3 Operation This chapter describes the operation of the hardware components of the VAS 5052A 3 1 Tester The tester is the operating unit for inputs and outputs You can operate in stationary or mobile mode e For stationary operation the tester is docked on to the docking station e For mobile operation the tester can be used freely outside the docking station 3 1 1 Power supply The power can be supplied optionally from the following voltage sources e Internally from the battery used in the tester stationary or mobile operation e Externally from the mains adapter connected directly mobile operation e Externally from the mains adapter connected to the docking station stationary oper ation e Externally from the vehicle s electrical system via the vehicle voltage adapter station ary or mobile operation 4 Notes e Before docking the tester on the docking station remov
16. 5 is off electricity via the mains system ae The battery pack in the docking station is charged or not inserted LED 5 flashes yellow Battery in the docking station is being od slow charged fast High charge status _ 1xin20s5 Low charge status Battery wake up charging LED 5 is red Temperature sensor in the tester defec tive Sew LED 5 flashes red OO slow 1s Excess temperature of the dock ing station slow 2s Temperature of the battery too low slow 3s Docking station and battery charg ing process are deactivated due to excess or insufficient temperature in the battery LED 4 flashes green Battery defective poe LED 5 flashes red Operating manual VAS 5052A Hardware V02 0 07 08 All rights reserved A5E01490861 020 2 15 C Components and mode of operation 2 3 2 Back 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 Fig 2 8 Back of the docking station 1 Cover plate 2 Stowage compartment for mains adapter 3 DC input for mains adapter 4 External VGA output 5 Interface module 6 3 USB interfaces 7 LAN interface 8 Charging compartment for replacement battery 9 Recess for Kensington lock 10 Recess for mains power cable not visible Operating manual VAS 5052A Hardware V02 0 07 08 All rights reserved A5E01490861 020 2 16 C Components and mode of operation Stowage compartment
17. 52A Hardware V02 0 07 08 All rights reserved A5E01490861 020 4 27 C Troubleshooting 4 6 Spare parts and accessories 4 6 1 Overview During the warranty period the maintenance of the VAS 5052A is ensured by the replace ment of defined components Your customer service will inform you which components are to be replaced if there is a fault once you have handed in a fault report The warranty pro vider shall ensure that you receive one or more spare parts Notes on the ordering address e For the delivery of spare parts during the warranty period please consult the manu facturer of the parts Siemens or Softing After the warranty period and to order any other parts please contact your VW contracting partner e You can find the Siemens support centre that is responsible for you under 5 e For the VAS 5054A and VAS 5055 Softing see 3 and 4 respectively Exchange parts A Some components of the VAS 5052A are exchange parts that you must return in exchange for a new or repaired component You will be informed of the address to which the defec tive exchange part is to be sent as required The component that was sent in may be replaced with a repaired exchange part You are not necessarily entitled to new parts Final use parts E You can dispose of final use parts yourself Please observe your national disposal regu lations Repair parts R You send repair parts to the supplier After the repair
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19. VOLKSWAGEN AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT Vehicle Diagnostics and Service Information System VAS 5052A Operating manual Hardware V02 0 07 08 Contents Contents Safety NStUCIONS ssr mesnine ioc cessed ag ne E E Ua EEE a EN meee ee n i 1 General INFORMALNON sinsisscnseseccccccsceevsenavennincwessaatuhacws ccuindwcnsnansaccuentxeuaudueesitvacs 1 1 1 1 General Notes cere siete ee elects eee edie eee eh aati pe eae ame 1 1 1 2 Safety Notes srode REP EE Poteet PR RT gee E peer ae tee nae ee eee ere 1 2 1 3 Declarations and Certificates 2 0 ceceeeeeccceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeaaeeeeeeseeeeeeeeeeeeenees 1 2 1 4 PALMS HIS Cos cet dace alia ae Se race te ta Ca atl oh at ear dares ata Sa ade sci vies 1 2 1 5 Field of application ssseeesseneneeseenernrtteetttrnsetttttntretttnrttnettttntnnnsertrrntnneeenn de 1 3 2 Components and mode of operation cccccsesseeeeeeeeeeeseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeneeeeeeeees 2 1 2 1 Vehicle Diagnostics and Service Information System VAS 5052A 00 2 1 2 2 Tester VAS 5052A 1 Operating unit 2 0 0 0 eeeeeeceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeesseeeeeeeeeeeseeeeeeees 2 3 BM ARON eee ca rete Aes A see af ets vate xte cave die EAA eee cazer et 2 4 2 2 1 1 Button and indicator bar eccceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee 2 5 22 2 Battery COMPAMINGIh cecetcu nel tere elie aen dee PaE DEAETE essere 2 9 2 2 3 Recess for Kensington lock sce icisuccc okie ho eice ee teeue agen ececeeeady 2 10 224 BACK c
20. adio head VAS 5054A or alternatively via a USB connection to the VAS 5054A or the diagnostic interface VAS 5055 without radio connection This chapter describes all components of the VAS 5052A to give you an overview Note The wireless connection via Bluetooth is not approved for all countries In these cases the VAS 5052A is to be operated via the VAS 5055 with USB connection Your VW contracting partner can provide you with information on the approval of Blue tooth in your country 2 1 Vehicle Diagnostics and Service Information System VAS 5052A The VAS 5052A consists of the following main components fig 2 1 Carrying bag for tester VAS 5052A 5 Case VAS 5052A 15 Docking station VAS 5052A 2 Power cable for the country of delivery USB cable only for diagnostic radio head VAS 5054A 1 set of touch pens 5 units VAS 5052A 11 Diagnostic radio head VAS5054A alternatively diagnostic interface VAS 5055 without radio connection with permanently connected USB cable not illustrated 8 CD enclosure consisting of a recovery DVD with Windows operating system and other data carriers incl documentation 9 Mains adapter VAS 5052A 14 10 Tester operating unit VAS 5052A 1 depending on country specific version with or without Bluetooth 11 Battery pack VAS 5052A 12 not illustrated 12 Documentation in paper form not illustrated consisting of startup unpacking instruc tions and brief instructions leaf
21. alid only for Canada A 29 Warning When using IEEE 802 11a wireless LAN this product is restricted to indoor use due to its operation in the 5 15 to 5 25 GHz frequency range Industry Canada requires this product to be used indoors for the frequency range of 5 15 GHz to 5 25 GHz to reduce the potential for harmful interference to co channel mobile satellite systems High power radar is allocated as the primary user of the 5 25 to 5 35 GHz and 5 65 to 5 85 GHz bands These radar stations can cause interference with and or damage to this device O 30 Note Dieses digitale Ger t entspricht dem kanadischem Standard ICES 003 This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian standard ICES 003 Cet appareil num rique de la classe B est conforme la norme NMB 003 du Canada SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Release 2007 11 13 Operating manual VAS 5052A Hardware V02 0 07 08 All rights reserved A5E01490861 020 vii C General Information 1 General Information 1 1 General notes This operating manual contains the information required for the intended use of the vehi cle diagnostics and service information system VAS 5052A in the following referred to as VAS 5052A It is intended for technically qualified personnel with appropriate knowl edge in the field of vehicle diagnostics The knowledge and the technically correct implementation of the safety notes and warn ings in this user manual are the prerequisit
22. annot be rectified Operating system reports a write or read error Hard disk drive defec tive Perform the Ultra POST self test and localise the fault Please con tact customer service Screen remains dark no LED status indication No background light ing Check the mains adapter and contact customer service if nec essary Pixels with wrong colours Individual pixel con trol defective Individual pixels with wrong col ours may be tolerated Please contact customer service if entire lines or columns are faulty Operating manual VAS 5052A Hardware V02 0 07 08 All rights reserved A5E01490861 020 4 14 C Troubleshooting 4 4 Fault reports for customer service Please contact customer service if a fault cannot be rectified 5 4 5 Replacing components Warning Please do not fail to observe the safety notes on page 4 1 4 5 1 Tester If the tester needs to be replaced you will receive an exchange tester in a transport pack age that you must use to send back the defective tester Send the complete tester back after removing the accessories including the battery Operating manual VAS 5052A Hardware V02 0 07 08 All rights reserved A5E01490861 020 4 15 C Troubleshooting 4 5 1 1 Replacing the tester s hard disk drive The hard disk drive casing has a mechanical coding This coding allows it to be inserted easily in the hard disk drive slot if the insta
23. ause adn ce late akira det a aennae eels 2 10 2 2 5 Bottom side with interface module cceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeteeerees 2 11 2 3 Docking station VAS 5052A 2 oo ccccceecceceee eee eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeneeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeteee 2 13 PAE Ws MMS E 9 1 Cetera AEP NE A OP RN EEC PME ID A PORE OUR Noe are Shera Merete 2 13 29 2 Bakina a aang iaaee aati deanna iaas 2 16 2 4 Mains adapter VAS 5052A 14 with mains power Cable ceeeeeeeeeees 2 19 2 5 Accesories not part of the scope of delivery cceeceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 2 20 2 5 1 Vehicle voltage adapter VAS 5052A 22 eceecccceecteeeeteeeeeeeeseneeeees 2 20 2 5 2 Replacement battery pack VAS 5052A 12 o oo eee eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeteeeeeeees 2 20 2 5 3 Camera module shirts tect eleti ll alate at lie edt 2 20 2 6 USB GOVIC OS macnn a a cade reheue E te cec teat ceed 2 21 3 Operation ii vsisssnvesiienseicisecusannvendeneecnuiwaniwcasanaeceniens atavaatiewieedienvenwendendenneaNeennantE 3 1 3 1 PEELE A A A A A ET 3 1 3 1 1 Power supply co cchesc tad ccbet Beebe test lle he haba tad anette takets 3 1 3 1 2 Operating statuses lt a iek eine ae adn a Gees 3 2 3 1 3 Switching the tester OM cicecevsacvecSet aged ceva ecveneensenteae ives eceeaaseegeekete 3 3 Operating manual VAS 5052A Hardware V02 0 07 08 All rights reserved A5E01490861 020 Contents oa ec me 11161 011016 Ke i Aa Ca yl mR RTE UP ne ee men Ca i Re 3 4 3 1 5 Temperature range 2 ci a
24. ave it performed in the specified sequence There is a help text for each test that you can have displayed by pressing the Help button and then selecting a test Press Help again to close the help While a test is being performed information on the status of the test is displayed If the current test is interactive messages are displayed telling you want to do next e g con nect a USB device All results are written into a protocol file The following tests are available in English e 00 Overall test e 01 Component identification e 02 USB e 03 HDD hard disk drive e 04 Battery battery in the tester docking station if available e 05 Audio e 06 LAN e 07 Bluetooth e 08 DVD e 09 Camera e 10 Temperature e 11 Docking station e 12 Base device tester Operating manual VAS 5052A Hardware V02 0 07 08 All rights reserved A5E01490861 020 4 7 C Troubleshooting 4 2 2 User interface The user interface of the self test application is displayed below fig 4 4 The right hand column in the left hand window shows the current statuses and results of the individual tests These are indicated by the following individual symbols e un Test in progress Test aborted OK Test completed successfully e X Test completed with fault There are up to three buttons under the right hand message window whose functions are adapted to the individual test that is in progress Th
25. device no longer starts up correctly USB Universal Serial Bus USB is a standardized interface for connecting for example keyboard USB memory Issue 2008 07 10 Operating manual VAS 5052A Hardware V02 0 07 08 All rights reserved A5E01490861 020 7 2 Index A ACCOSSOMNOGS aariin aniran A ERE AANEEN 4 28 B BaNG erje E E E RTA 4 27 Battery compartment seese 2 9 Deep discharge sesssessrirenserrrensrrrrnnseenn 5 2 Maintenance secccrennanenemannn 5 2 Replacement battery c ca 2 18 2 20 Replacing siccccc niteeecieeaescecssite cies denteeelenes 3 6 Storage re 5 2 Battery compartment eceeeeeeeeeeeeeetteeeeeeees 2 4 Battery Wake Up Charging n se 7 1 Bluetooth interface eceeceeeeeesteeeeeeenteeeeeeees 7 1 Brightness Sensor eceeeeeeeeetteeeeeeteteeeeeeees 2 9 Button and indicator ar seeen 2 5 C Calibration TOUCH screen seisseen 7 1 Camera module cccccseesceeceeeeeeees 2 11 2 20 Replacement ccccecceceeeeeeeeeeeeeeetenneeees 4 17 COMPONENTS 0 0 eeeeeeceteeeeeeceececeeeeeeeeseeaeeteeneeetees 2 1 Components and mode of operation 2 1 Coupling rail saiestu ta enia 2 14 Customer Service ssseeeerieerreeerrrserrsees 4 15 D Diagnostic radio head seeeeeeeeeeeessen 7 1 DOCKING ctitctvescecucstevatieestluvnntes te ustentasnuacctiesteineed 3 8 Docking interface cccccecceeeeeeeeeeeeeee 2 10 2 14 Replacement on the docking station 4 2
26. ding to DIN 40839 Part 1 test pulses 1 to 4 severity level IV The input is protected against reverse polarity If the external power supply is interrupted the tester is buffered via the battery Lithium ion battery 11 1 V 15 kWh energy throughput equivalent to roughly two years at approx four hours of operation per day 4 hours maximum in new condition Up to three hours Operating manual VAS 5052A Hardware A02 0 07 08 All rights reserved A5E01490861 010 6 2 Technical Data C External interfaces USB interface LAN interface Audio input Audio output Docking interface DC power supply 6 3 Docking station Dimensions W x D x H Weight Ambient conditions Operation Transport and storage External interfaces USB interface LAN interface Audio input Audio output Docking interface DC power supply VGA output 2 x USB port 2 0 type A RJ45 port Jack socket 3 55 mm Jack socket 3 55 mm 60 Q 54 pin connector Socket for mini jack 712 series 300 x 325 x 308 mm Approx 4700 g Ambient temperature 5 to 40 C Relative humidity 5 to 95 no condensation Ambient temperature 20 to 60 C Relative humidity 5 to 95 no condensation 3 x USB port 2 0 type A RJ45 port Jack socket 3 55 mm Jack socket 3 55 mm 60 Q 54 pin connector Socket for mini jack 712 series Mini D sub connector 3 connection rows type HD15 Operating manual VAS 5052A Hardware A02 0 07
27. e o NONA oe Operating manual VAS 5052A Hardware V02 0 07 08 All rights reserved A5E01490861 020 2 10 C Components and mode of operation Bluetooth antenna for VAS 5054A The Bluetooth interface enables wireless communication with the vehicle via the diag nostic radio head VAS 5054A LED 3 indicates the connection and data transfer activities on the tester table 2 2 The Bluetooth function is not provided for certain countries where Bluetooth is not approved Please contact your VW contracting partner for the national approvals Blind housing camera module The tester is prepared for installing the optionally available camera module 2 2 5 Bottom side with interface module Fig 2 6 Bottom side of the tester The interface module is located on the bottom side of the tester behind covers It has the following connections 1 Audio input jack socket 3 5 mm for connecting a microphone 2 Audio output jack socket 3 5 mm for connecting headphones 3 LAN interface RJ45 socket for connecting to the workshop LAN 4 2 USB interfaces type A for connecting mouse keyboard printer external memory drive diagnostic radio head VAS 5054A or diagnostic interface VAS 5055 5 DC input mini jack 712 series for the direct connection of the mains adapter Operating manual VAS 5052A Hardware V02 0 07 08 All rights reserved A5E01490861 020 2 11 C Components and mode of operation LAN interface The Et
28. e V02 0 07 08 All rights reserved A5E01490861 020 2 5 C Components and mode of operation Functions of LEDs 1 to 3 The three LEDs at the tester s front indicate its operating status fig 2 3 They are white when they are out The following table describes the meaning of the LED symbols used Table 2 1 Meaning of the LED symbols LED symbol Description LED indication in the displayed LED combination has no meaning LED off LED flashes colour off LED flashes alternately colour 1 colour 2 LED flashes alternately colour 1 off colour 2 off LED twinkles colour off Operating manual VAS 5052A Hardware V02 0 07 08 All rights reserved A5E01490861 020 2 6 M Components and mode of operation The following table explains the meanings of the LED indications Every LED can light up continuously flash twinkle or flash alternately Table 2 2 Tester s LED indications LED indication Description Function ao LED 1 is green External power source is applied JK mains adapter or vehicle voltage o adapter R LED 1 is orange Internal power source is applied Ko battery LED 1 flashes green 1 s 3s Tester is in standby energy saving mode battery or stationary opera tion This status can only be established if it is set under Start Settings Contro Panel Power Options a P
29. e all connectors from the tester s interface module otherwise the tester will not fit on its holder e Ifthere is no external power supply the battery in the tester also supplies the docking station The DVD drive cannot be used in this case Operating manual VAS 5052A Hardware V02 0 07 08 All rights reserved A5E01490861 020 3 1 Operation 3 1 2 Operating statuses The following operating statuses are defined for the tester Off ready to be switched on The tester is switched off and can be powered either via an external voltage source or the battery e Start After switching the tester on all three LEDs light up briefly in succession and then switch to the indication of the current operating status The tester is warmed up or started depending on the ambient temperature Operation The operating system is loaded and the touch screen can be operated e Screen saver energy saving mode If the tester is powered via the docking station or the vehicle voltage adapter the screen is deactivated if it is not operated for 15 minutes or if the current program is not continued During battery operation the screen is already deactivated after 5 minutes and the hard disk drive is deactivated after another 5 minutes As soon as you touch the top of the screen or press a function key the window that was last open is displayed again You should not touch any other screen areas as that could unintentionally trigger p
30. e buttons on the right have the following functions e Start Starts the selected tests Break Cancels an active test e Protocol After completing all tests the protocol can be displayed saved and printed e Help The Help button is used to start and end help mode TOO i aA DE s arri me Fig 4 4 User interface of the self test application On starting the application the list of individual tests is displayed in the box on the left In addition there is an entry for the overall test at the top of the list At the start the overall test is selected and the message window on the right displays a text on the overall test The overall test is performed without test O5 Audio that can only be selected individ ually If you click on OO Overall test again it is deselected and you can select one or more individual tests Operating manual VAS 5052A Hardware V02 0 07 08 All rights reserved A5E01490861 020 4 8 C Troubleshooting The following preparations are required for the overall test One or more USB device s are to be inserted appear s in the protocol Switch on the VAS 5054A as Bluetooth device within the range connect it to a vehi cle diagnostics connection For testers without Bluetooth the relevant test is can celled and the self test for the next device continued When the Help button is clicked it is enabled and help mode is activated If you select an operating eleme
31. e for safe startup as well as safety during operation and maintenance of the VAS 5052A Due to the general validity of some of the information for the tester family VAS 505x the operating manual is structured as follows The relevant tester symbol is in the header of the text Tester specific differences are indicated by text and or symbols The type designation VAS 505x stands for VAS 5051 VAS 5051B VAS 5052 VAS 5052A and VAS 5053 Pages that apply to several testers are indicated by symbols of the corresponding test ers Table 1 1 Tester symbols VAS 5051 i VAS 5052 VAS 5051B C VAS 5052A VAS 5053 Operating manual VAS 5052A Hardware V02 0 07 08 All rights reserved A5E01490861 020 1 1 C General Information 1 2 Safety notes Please observe the safety notes for the VAS 5052A They are to be found on the device in the operating manuals after the table of contents and at the relevant points Application specific safety notes are also displayed directly on the tester 1 3 Declarations and certificates For the registration approvals for the device family see the SIDIS Tablet device descrip tion declarations and certificates on the CD DVD with the other documents 1 4 Intended use e The VAS 5052A may only be applied to vehicles e The described product was designed produced and tested in accordance with the corresponding safety standards If the relevant saf
32. e registration approval of the device family Reference can be made to these documents in the operating manual as follows Example See 3 The entire documentation on the VAS 5052A including the service information is on a CD DVD that belongs to the scope of delivery Operating manual VAS 5052A Hardware V02 0 07 08 All rights reserved A5E01490861 020 IV i CI Cl i i _ 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 A Warning Text with this symbol contains information for your safety and how you 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 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 O Note Text with this symbol contains additional useful information A Note i symbol contains other special instructions for using the device and related information i Note on further safety instructio
33. e 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 Konzern Service Werkstattausrustung D 38436 Wolfsburg Copyright Volkswagen AG 2008 Siemens AG 2008 Manufacturer SIEMENS AG Automation amp Drives Industrial Automation Systems IA AS AP SE1 Siemensallee 84 D 76187 Karlsruhe All rights reserved Operating manual VAS 5052A Hardware V02 0 07 08 All rights reserved A5E01490861 020 8 3
34. er head screws from the green interface board with torx drive T8 Take out the green interface board Install the exchange board please observe the centring of the exchange board Fit the floating caliper When you install the cover make sure that it fits properly Operating manual VAS 5052A Hardware V02 0 07 08 All rights reserved A5E01490861 020 4 23 C Troubleshooting Insert four new caps Fig 4 9 Replacing the docking interface on the docking station Operating manual VAS 5052A Hardware V02 0 07 08 All rights reserved A5E01490861 020 4 24 C Troubleshooting 4 5 2 2 Replacing the interface module VAS 5052A 20 on the docking station The standard plug in connectors are under a cover on the back Three USB interfaces and the LAN interface transmitter and RJ45 connector are designed as replaceable plug in module Remove the tester disconnect the power supply and remove any battery that is inserted Remove 2x fillister head screws with torx drive T8 and take off the cover to the front Remove the two outer fillister head screws from the board with torx drive T8 Lift the interface module slightly and pull it out to the front Install the new interface module and fas ten the cover Fig 4 10 Replacing the interface module on the docking station Operating manual VAS 5052A Hardware V02 0 07 08 All rights reserved A5E01490861 020 4 25
35. ety information the prescribed startup the intended use and the recommended maintenance and servicing are fol lowed the VAS 5052A should normally not pose any risk of damage or injuries Operating manual VAS 5052A Hardware V02 0 07 08 All rights reserved A5E01490861 020 1 2 C General Information 1 5 Field of application The VAS 5052A is intended for the application of customer service functions and trouble shooting in vehicles after installing the diagnostics software The VAS 5052A has the following features Vehicle diagnostics via Bluetooth diagnostic radio head VAS 5054A or alternatively via USB interface diagnostic radio head VAS 5054A or diagnostic interface VAS 5055 Power supply via mains connection or vehicle battery Battery buffering during mobile use Intuitive operation via touch screen DVD drive Network capability due to LAN connection USB interfaces e g for connecting mouse keyboard external storage device or printer Charging compartment for a replacement battery Intelligent charging connection with automatic calibration to the battery status Operating manual VAS 5052A Hardware V02 0 07 08 All rights reserved A5E01490861 020 1 3 C Components and mode of operation 2 Components and mode of operation You can operate the VAS 5052A as a mobile unit in the workshop The connection to the vehicle s diagnostic interface is established via a Bluetooth radio connection to the diag nostic r
36. evice is supplied with electricity via the mains adapter the battery or the vehicle voltage adapter The tester and the docking station can be supplied separately or in com bination With the power supply combination options and LED indications you should be able to localise the fault quickly Symptom Possible causes Notes questions measures No mains power sup ply during stationary operation operation LED 4 off Mains plug not con nected to the mains power supply Is the green LED on the mains adapter on LED 1 orange battery Mains adapter output not connected to the docking station s DC input Connect the mains adapter to the docking station s DC input Mains adapter or mains power supply failure Connect the vehicle voltage adapter to a vehicle with the igni tion switched on and to the dock ing station s DC input Is LED 4 green Yes Mains adapter defective Replace the mains adapter No Connect the vehicle voltage adapter to a vehicle with the ignition switched on and to the tester s DC input Is LED 1 on the tester now green Yes docking station defective Operating manual VAS 5052A Hardware V02 0 07 08 All rights reserved A5E01490861 020 4 10 C Troubleshooting Symptom Possible causes Notes questions measures LED 1 orange LED 4 green Tester not inserted cor rectly Mains adapter docking station or teste
37. forget to fit the seal provided Operating manual VAS 5052A Hardware V02 0 07 08 All rights reserved A5E01490861 020 4 1 C Troubleshooting 4 1 BIOS based self test Ultra POST Ultra POST is a self test program at BIOS level It tests central hardware components RAM and HDD hard disk drive No operating system is required for the Ultra POST program You start it by pressing function key 2 on the tester for about one second during startup while the progress bar is displayed The tester emits an acoustic signal for confirmation The short form of the test is preset It starts without any further operation with the RAM memory test yellow flashing The test is completed after approx 6 minutes oe AY Ultram HIEI 12H a8 Fig 4 1 Ultra POST screen display The screen elements have the following meaning End Ultra POST Number of test cycles Test the RAM module Test the hard disk drive Start the selected test Stop the selected test Display help text D Sie ee Ie Operating manual VAS 5052A Hardware V02 0 07 08 All rights reserved A5E01490861 020 4 2 C Troubleshooting The touch screen is not sensitive yet in this condition It can therefore only be operated using function keys 1 2 and 4 Each activated symbol has a yellow frame Function keys 1 2 and 4 are assigned as follows e Key 1 go to the previous symbol e Key 2 go to the next symbol e Key 4 select the marked symbol or return from t
38. g claw To localise the fault you can use another interface slot to find out whether the fault is on the tester or the docking station The self test is also available as an option section 4 2 Symptom Green LED on LAN connection is not on Possible cause LAN connection inter rupted Notes questions measures Perform the self test for LAN Reestablish the LAN connec tion If the LAN connection can still not be established replace the LAN cable No Bluetooth device found Bluetooth communication partner defective or not switched on Perform the self test for Blue tooth DVD drive does not work LED 4 off LED 1 orange No fault The DVD drive only works if is powered by the mains power supply Connect the device to the mains power supply Audio output seems to have no function Headphones defective Audio output defective Perform the self test for audio Test the headphones on a standard PC Audio input seems to have no function Microphone defective Audio input defective Test the microphone on a standard PC Additional monitor on docking station has no function VGA connection not con figured section 2 3 2 Defective monitor or defective VGA connec tion Test the monitor on a standard PC Operating manual VAS 5052A Hardware V02 0 07 08 All rights reserved A5E01490861 020 4 12 Troubleshooting 4 3 3 Faults dur
39. he help Note The reaction to the pressing of a key is delayed and may take a few seconds in some cases 4 1 1 Help The help for Ultra POST is activated via the Display help text symbol fig 4 1 e 2002 07 vitre x mwe Ultra POST Sienens anai MUH Sele Test ANT SELECTEN fn t SELECTED for Mim Click to Select ADUR HCED Tex fet 1Az A d coed Tesi ELECTED Click to Hake Bot Sex loci fern 1824 Al SIKOLE Tesi Loop Zelecited Click to Select GINTING Tet Selected Click to Seli Fig 4 2 Ultra POST help texts Operating manual VAS 5052A Hardware V02 0 07 08 All rights reserved A5E01490861 020 4 3 Troubleshooting English Comments RUN Selected Tests Click to Start Testing Press function key 4 to start the selected test STOP Testing Click to Abort Tests Press function key 4 to abort the selected test Test NOT SELECTED for Run Click to Test not selectetd Select symbol with Make Selected function key 1 or 2 to select the test Test SELECTED for Run Click to Select Test selectetd Click symbol with function ADVANCED Test key 4 to select the advanced test Advanced Test SELECTED Click to Make Advanced test selectet Not Selected Click symbol with function key 4 to de select advanced test SINGLE Test Loop Selected Click to Single test selected Press function key 4 Select Continuous Test to selected continuous test CONTINUOUS Test Selected
40. hernet network topology is supported The LAN cable is connected to two LED indicator lamps for link and data transfer activities via a 10 100 mbit RJ45 NIC interface Network card and BIOS support wake on LAN WoL system start of the tester triggered via the network and auto negotiation automatic negotiation of the connection speed The LAN interface has 2 LEDs as background lighting e UPLINK established LAN connection green LED e DATA ACTIVE data transfer yellow flashing LED Note WoL will not work any more if the external power supply is interrupted during or after switching off the tester To start the tester via WoL the ambient temperature must be above 0 C Operating manual VAS 5052A Hardware V02 0 07 08 All rights reserved A5E01490861 020 2 12 C Components and mode of operation 2 3 Docking station VAS 5052A 2 The docking station can be used to supply the tester with electricity during operation It also serves as a Charging unit for a second replacement battery 2 3 1 Front Fig 2 7 Front of the docking station 1 Unlocking button for docked tester 2 Docking interface for contact with the tester 3 Holding claw with retaining spring 4 Guide pins for centring the tester mobile fitting 5 Plug in connector mobile fitting independent of the two guide pins 6 Tester holder 7 Coupling rail for connecting the tester 8 Release button for adjusting the inclination
41. in the docking station To charge the optional battery pack push it into the charging compartment under the cover flap of the docking station with the stickers facing upwards until it can be heard to lock into place fig 3 5 When the battery pack is inserted it is held in place by a metal spring Fig 3 5 Inserting the replacement battery in the docking station The charging of the battery does not depend on the operation of the tester in the docking station LED 5 at the front of the docking station battery full or battery is being charged is for indicating the charge status Note During the stationary operation of the tester in the docking station the battery in the tester is also automatically charged It is not necessary to insert this battery pack in the docking station s charging compartment Operating manual VAS 5052A Hardware V02 0 07 08 All rights reserved A5E01490861 020 3 10 C Troubleshooting 4 Troubleshooting The VAS 5052A was fully tested before being shipped from the factory Carefully chosen components and adherence to numerous quality controls guarantee high reliability for the VAS 5052A If a fault should still occur please consult the information in this chapter before contacting customer service Faults can be divided into two categories e Faults with external causes ambient temperature too high or too low humidity too high dust soot sparks mains power supp
42. ing startup If the tester does not start up insert it in the docking station and start it again Perform the Ultra POST self test Symptom LED 1 is green or orange Tester does not display the Windows screen Possible cause Windows operating system defective Notes questions measures Install the recovery DVD 1 Hard disk drive or tester defective Perform the Ultra POST self test and localise the fault Please con tact customer service After firmware update on the tester LED 1 flashes green orange LED 2 flashes yellow red Firmware update not performed correctly Repeat the update Please contact customer service if the error still occurs Operating manual VAS 5052A Hardware V02 0 07 08 All rights reserved A5E01490861 020 4 13 Troubleshooting 4 3 4 Faults after startup Symptom The system hangs the cursor hour glass does not switch to the cursor arrow the cursor arrow cannot be moved Possible cause Tester fault System software fault User application fault Notes questions measures Switch off the tester if necessary via forced shutdown press the On Off button for longer than five seconds Then switch the tester back on again Reinstall the recovery DVD and your applications see 1 Carry out the Ultra POST self test to check the hard disk drive and the central memory Please contact customer service if the fault c
43. ion from the front seat is too dangerous e g in the event of airbag activation Operating manual VAS 5052A Hardware V02 0 07 08 All rights reserved A5E01490861 020 jii z B Safety Instructions 14 Warning Electrical ignition systems carry voltages of up to approx 30 kV Observe general safety guidelines for workshops at all times A 15 Warning 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 A 16 Warning If the power cable a diagnostic or measuring cable the tester or any accessory carrying live current is damaged you must not use it until a properly qualified specialist has investigated it and approved it A 17 Warning If you do not use the unit for a long time please turn it off with the on off button and disconnect it from the mains power supply when the battery is charged Just switching it off is not enough for separating the mains adapter charging connection and any connected accessories from the mains A 18 Warning During a thunderstorm data transmission lines may not be connected or disconnected nor may the unit be operated O 19 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 adapte
44. iue 6 1 Vehicle diagnostics and service information system VAS 5052A 0008 6 1 TeSter operating MUL ovescvescctecsea aa a EAA aa ules REAA AAA ARSENE EAAS 6 2 Docking station sich cere tnta te Sectehertle ethe he tah tata betetetete diab tee eed lel ce tahead 6 3 Mans Ada PIO coma se seiate ae ies paca sete ee elie cel eee diel wad debe elie 6 4 PGRN iscciuts E E diandaaudacusancuanaudasasnsninsd sends TATT 7 1 UN sauce E A a tara cemenedetgutunneveetuesianres aisaeraeadentaneets 8 1 Operating manual VAS 5052A Hardware V02 0 07 08 All rights reserved A5E01490861 020 HT Contents Associated documents In addition to this documentation there are also the following relevant technical docu ments for the VAS 5052A 1 Startup unpacking instructions VAS 5052A with important information concerning startup and registration of the device 2 Brief instructions VAS 5052A leaflet with device views and designation of the components 3 Operating manual diagnostic radio head VAS 5054A provides information on the application and technical data of the VAS 5054A 4 SS Operating Manual Diagnosis Interface VAS 5055 provides information on the application and technical data of the VAS 5055 5 VAS 505x Service Information contains important information addresses and telephone hotlines for faults 6 SIDIS Tablet device description declaration and certificates with information on th
45. lement with the content Test Passed is displayed on the screen fig 4 3 The result Pass is still displayed next to the selected test symbol If there is a fault a red element with the content Test Failed is displayed on the screen The result Pass is still displayed next to the test symbol Please contact customer serv ice in this case section 4 4 emaze utrak ic Ultra POST Siemens amma BHA H24 Abb ia Hie 120 B307 Fig 4 3 Ultra POST Test Passed test result Ending the test Press F1 or F2 to select the upper right hand Close symbol and press F4 The tester is restarted Operating manual VAS 5052A Hardware V02 0 07 08 All rights reserved A5E01490861 020 4 6 C Troubleshooting 4 2 Self testing of the hardware components An installed Windows operating system as configured on delivery is the prerequisite for the Windows based self test After starting up the tester you can start this self test via the Windows XP user interface and Windows Explorer in the directory C Program Files Self Test SelfTESTForm exe 4 2 1 General information The self test tests the functions of the installed hardware components of the tester and the docking station If one or more of the installed hardware components is defective this is identified by the self test and appropriate error messages are displayed You can select one or more of the displayed tests or the entire test and h
46. let a Oe gee ee Operating manual VAS 5052A Hardware V02 0 07 08 All rights reserved A5E01490861 020 2 1 C Components and mode of operation The following accessories are optionally available e Additional replacement battery pack VAS 5052A 12 e Vehicle voltage adapter VAS 5052A 22 e Camera module You can operate a printer via the USB interfaces of the tester and the docking station or via the LAN interface Fig 2 1 Scope of delivery VAS 5052A Operating manual VAS 5052A Hardware V02 0 07 08 All rights reserved A5E01490861 020 2 2 C Components and mode of operation 2 2 Tester VAS 5052A 1 operating unit The tester can be supplied with electricity for operation in different ways If the tester is inserted in the docking station it is supplied via the docking station The docking station is supplied via the inserted mains adapter The mains adapter can also be connected to the tester directly However normaly the mains adapter remains inserted in the docking station The connected vehicle voltage adapter supplies the tester from the vehicle s 12 V electrical system The tester runs in battery mode and is supplied by the battery Afterwards the tester need to be inserted onto the docking station to be charged The internal battery supply is also for buffering in the event of a relocation If there is asecond replacement battery it can be used for alternating operation While one batte
47. llation position is correct To replace the hard disk drive proceed with the following sequence Switch off the tester disconnect the power supply and remove the battery Loosen 2x fillister head screws with torx drive T6 and remove the protective cor ner Loosen fillister head screw 1 with torx drive T6 Loosen neck collar screw 2 with torx drive T6 Remove the hard disk drive s cover Take the hard disk drive out of the slot by pulling the lug arrow Insert the exchange hard disk drive in the hard disk drive slot until it locks into place The sticker with the hard disk drive s type label must face upwards not the housing Fasten the hard disk drive cover and the protective corner Screws max 0 3 Nm Fig 4 5 Replacing the hard disk drive on the tester Operating manual VAS 5052A Hardware V02 0 07 08 All rights reserved A5E01490861 020 4 16 C Troubleshooting 4 5 1 2 Removing the camera and or the blind housing To replace the camera proceed with the following sequence Switch off the tester disconnect the power supply and remove the battery Loosen 2x fillister head screws with torx drive T8 and remove the protective cor ner To remove the camera module or blind housing Remove the rubber bung for the screw driver access hole arrow Insert a small screwdriver 3 3 5 mm at right angles to the hole screw driver blade is vertical while the teste
48. ly system transformers large electric motors radio systems vibrations e Faults at the device battery tester docking station cable and other accessories Please try to determine the fault and to localise it as exactly as possible Follow the described solution approaches and carry out all measures offered If the fault cannot be rectified by means of the described measures please send a fault report to customer service section 4 4 The device is equipped with a two stage self testing system A BIOS based self test monitors the components required to start the system These are the hard disk drive and the RAM in particular A self test which is integrated in the operating system recovery DVD checks the correct operation of the device s interfaces A Warning You must always be earthed for work on electronic components Excess voltage or static charge could destroy the sensitive components e Unauthorised opening of the device or incorrectly performed repair work will invali date any guarantee claims for this device e Components should only be removed and installed by trained personnel Make sure that the assembly location is clean For safety reasons always disconnect the device from the power supply and remove the battery e To tighten the screws apply a maximum tightening torque of 0 3 Nm on the tester soft magnesium housing 0 45 Nm on the docking station aluminium in parts e When you replace a component do not
49. mask a scroll bar will appear on the right hand side z Standby mode Also Suspend to RAM mode The device automatically switches to this condition provided it is set under Control Panel Power Options if the tester is not operated for a specified period This mode is used to save energy but not does switch the tester completely off The tester can be reactivated by touching the screen or pressing a button Operating manual VAS 5052A Hardware V02 0 07 08 All rights reserved A5E01490861 020 7 1 e P Terms Term Explanation Start mask The display that the tester shows on the screen after start of operation Its operating modes can be called up from here Suspend to Disk See hibernation mode mode Suspend to RAM See standby mode mode Touch screen A screen which has a touch sensitive surface The sensitive surface corresponding hardware and software reacts to it being touched touch screen 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 Ultra POST self A BIOS based test that is started at startup via the function key 2 test on the tester and that checks the RAM memory as well as the hard disk This test can be used when data are presumed to be destroyed no longer readable for example when a
50. ns 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 5052A Hardware V02 0 07 08 All rights reserved A5E01490861 020 i CI i i Safety Instructions IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS AN 1 Warning Read all instructions AN 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 service man A 3 Warning Do not let cord hang over edge of table bench or counter 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 A 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 A 7 Warning Adequate ventilation should be provided when working on operating combustion engines Otherwise there is a risk of poisoning Operating manual VAS 5052A Hardware
51. nssrsssenssssns 3 3 Tester holda scvivecdsieveetinutiteseedtieeewessiveesenades 3 9 Tester symbols n eerennienreeca 1 1 TOUCH SCrEON isr cienan sirain iskani 2 4 3 5 7 2 Cleaning vias ei sececisds eancadestanctesinteeeectovvesr ates 5 1 Troubleshooting sesisih 4 1 U Ultra POST cesses teddies dish Maret 4 2 Help si ctin dedi R E 4 3 Ultra Post self test ec eecceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 7 2 UNGOCKING senvenena 3 8 Unlocking DURON o oo eee center eeeenteeeeeeeeaaae 2 14 USB thetic Ge neve 7 2 USB interface 00 eeececececeeeeeeeeeteaeeeeeneees 2 17 V Vehicle voltage adapter aeee 2 20 VGA OU PUT resanigan issnin iaie 2 17 Visual INSPECTION eect eeeeneeeeeeeeneaeeeeeeeaes 5 1 8 2 VOLKSWAGEN AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT We have checked the contents of the documentation to ensure they corre spond to the status described Never theless deviations cannot be entirely excluded 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 b
52. nt a help text explains its function Click on the Help button again to deac tivate help mode Notes on the individual tests USB test On starting a message appears that you must acknowledge with OK Then you can connect USB devices to all the USB interfaces of the tester or the docking station and remove them again Devices are displayed as long as they are connected At the end of the test you are asked whether the inserted devices were displayed Confirm this query with Yes Battery test During this individual test the tester s battery is checked first and the test is logged Confirm the test result with OK A test of the replacement battery in the docking station follows If there is no replacement battery the test is aborted and the result is dis played Bluetooth test Connect a VAS 5054A DVD drive The tester must be connected to the docking station for this test The self test detects that the DVD drive is a USB device Operating manual VAS 5052A Hardware V02 0 07 08 All rights reserved A5E01490861 020 4 9 C Troubleshooting 4 3 Symptoms causes and their remedies Faults and troubleshooting measures are described in the following To facilitate the localisation of the fault troubleshooting is divided into the following categories e Power supply faults e Faults at the interfaces e Faults during startup e Faults after startup 4 3 1 Power supply faults The d
53. o LED 1 flashes orange Battery charge low PEN LED 1 flashes alternately Battery defective or removed Q K green orange LED 2 is yellow Battery is being charged LED 2 flashes yellow fast Battery wake up charging a N A deep discharged battery is charged with the smallest current for waking reactivation If the battery does not react within a defined period a battery fault is indicated LED 2 flashes red fast Excess temperature LED 2 flashes red slow Excess temperature lt 5 C a LED 3 twinkles blue a few Bluetooth activated no data traf i seconds pause fic Operating manual VAS 5052A Hardware V02 0 07 08 All rights reserved A5E01490861 020 2 7 C Components and mode of operation Table 2 2 Tester s LED indications LED indication Description Function E NZS l 1 Ne oh LED 3 flashes fast Bluetooth active connection setup or data transfer in progress oN ij Fi S LED 1 flashes green fast LED 2 flashes red slow External power source is applied Ambient temperature between 5 and 0 C The tester is being warmed up and will then be avail able for use LED 1 flashes orange fast LED 2 flashes red slow Internal power source is applied Ambient temperature between 5 and 0 C The tester is being warmed up and will then be avail able for use LED 1 flashes alte
54. on keys Function 1 the button is pressed for less than 0 5 seconds Function 2 the button is pressed for more than 2 seconds The function keys are used e g for the BIOS based self test section 4 1 They may be used according to specific operating statuses in other cases You can find more details in the instruction sheet for the utility CD service program CD as extension to the recovery DVD 3 1 8 Replacing the battery in the tester O Caution e Only trained personnel may replace the battery e Never short circuit the battery e Never throw the battery into a fire e Dispose of or recycle the battery only in accordance with local regulations and when it is completely discharged Note The battery may only be replaced during operation if an external voltage source is applied Otherwise there is a risk of a system crash with damage to the application operating system You can find the order number and the source of the part in the parts list section 4 6 2 To replace the battery in the tester 1 Push the unlocking button on the back of the tester towards middle of the device until the battery pack on top is released Operating manual VAS 5052A Hardware V02 0 07 08 All rights reserved A5E01490861 020 3 6 Operation Fig 3 3 Operating the unlocking button 2 Pull the battery pack up to remove it 3 Insert the new battery pack in the battery compartment from above The stickers mu
55. perating manual VAS 5052A Hardware V02 0 07 08 All rights reserved A5E01490861 020 2 17 C Components and mode of operation Charging compartment for replacement battery This compartment is available for charging an optional second battery pack It is inserted under the docking station s cover flap and held in place by a metal spring The replacement battery can be charged separately or at the same time as the tester s battery LED 5 indicates the charge status section 2 3 1 If you want to replace the battery while the tester is switched on you must insert the tester temporarily in the docking station to avoid a voltage drop Recess for Kensington lock There is a recess for connecting a mechanical anti theft protection in the form of a Ken sington lock section 2 2 3 Operating manual VAS 5052A Hardware V02 0 07 08 All rights reserved A5E01490861 020 2 18 C Components and mode of operation 2 4 Mains adapter VAS 5052A 14 with mains power cable The mains adapter supplies the docking station and the tester It is supplied along with a three metres long mains power cable for the country of delivery Note For operation in the USA Canada use a UL approved or a CSA approved oil resistant mains power cable 2 3 4 Fig 2 9 Mains power cable and mains adapter for the country of delivery 1 Mini jack connector 2 Clover socket 3 Clover connector 4 Connector for the co
56. r defective Remove the tester from the tester holder and reinsert it Connect the mains adapter to the tester s DC input Is LED 1 green Yes Docking station defective Please contact customer serv ice No Connect the vehicle voltage adapter to a vehicle with the ignition switched on and to the tester s DC input Is LED 1 green Yes Mains adapter defective Replace the mains adapter No Tester defective Please contact customer service LED 1 flashes green orange No battery in the tester Battery in the tester defective Insert a charged battery tory Operating time of the battery not satisfac Battery is old deep dis charged or was not stored according to the recommendation section 5 0 2 Replace the battery LED 2 is not on Battery charged Everything OK LED 2 flashes red Excess or insufficient temperature in the tester Battery charging was interrupted Switch off the tester until the cor rect room temperature and or operating temperature is estab lished Operating manual VAS 5052A Hardware V02 0 07 08 All rights reserved A5E01490861 020 Troubleshooting 4 3 2 Faults at the interfaces In the event of faults at the interfaces check these visually That applies in particular to the docking interfaces on the tester and the docking station Regularly inspect the plug in connection and the adjustment contact behind the holdin
57. r is lying flat push the screwdriver in and lift the housing In doing so the camera mod ule s holding claw is pushed towards the middle of the tester Prior to removal examine the spare part s holding claw to understand the mechanism Installation Press the housing in with the seal Insert the rubber bung Fasten the protective corner max 0 3 Nm Fig 4 6 Sequence of the removal of the camera module from the tester Operating manual VAS 5052A Hardware V02 0 07 08 All rights reserved A5E01490861 020 4 17 C Troubleshooting 4 5 1 3 Replacing the docking interface VAS 5052A 18 on the tester When you replace the docking interface make sure that the replacement module fits cor rectly in the slot and is fastened Switch off the tester disconnect the power supply and remove the battery Loosen 4x fillister head screws with torx drive T6 Carefully lift the docking interface up out of the slot vertically Back of the docking interface x Taaaal iin Insert the new module and fasten it screws max 0 3 Nm Fig 4 7 Replacing the docking interface on the tester Operating manual VAS 5052A Hardware V02 0 07 08 All rights reserved A5E01490861 020 4 18 C Troubleshooting 4 5 1 4 Replacing the interface module VAS 5052A 17 on the tester Switch off the tester disconnect the power supply and remove the battery Loosen 2x fillister head screws
58. r 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 above 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 5052A Hardware V02 0 07 08 All rights reserved A5E01490861 020 iv Safety Instructions O 20 Caution changing fuse When changing the fuse only a replacement fuse of the same 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 21 Caution when connecting non VW vehicles The VAS 505x diagnostic devices were developed for vehicles from the Volkswagen group If 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 connected between the diagnostic cable and the diagnostic connection on the vehicle with fewer cable connections
59. r scratches If it becomes dirty clean it using a soft cloth that is as lint free as possible If the dirt can not be removed using the cloth then you can use a glasses cleaning cloth or an ammonia free glass cleaner If the touch screen cannot be operated accurately any more perform a calibration You can find information on this in the startup unpacking instructions 1 Operating manual VAS 5052A Hardware A02 0 07 08 All rights reserved A5E01490861 010 5 1 C Maintenance and Care 5 0 2 Battery maintenance storage The typical life time can be looked up in the technical data chapter 6 However this life time is only reached if you leave the device in battery mode once a month until it switches itself off The battery s charging connection is automatically adapted to the battery status A spe cial calibration routine is not required If the capacity of the battery is no longer sufficient after repeated battery maintenance replace the battery Warning Always replace a defective battery with a new battery Never operate the device without a battery since if the power supply is interrupted then the installed software may be destroyed Storage The battery should about fifty percent half charged for storage and it should not be stored for longer than three to six months The storage temperature should be 3 to 25 C Deep discharge A deep discharge will damage the battery and must be avoided 5 3 Docking s
60. rating manual VAS 5052A Hardware A02 0 07 08 All rights reserved A5E01490861 010 8 1 Index C Meaning of the LEDS neeesser 2 6 O ON Off DURON ooo eee cece eeeeee cece eeeeeeecetaeeeeeneeetees 2 8 Operating statuses cceeeeeeseecesteeeeeteeeeees 3 2 ODperatlOn scissile een AG ies 3 1 P Power SUppIy nessissvsssssns nani 3 1 3 8 e E ie A E T E aeteccadces 4 10 L E E O A 2 2 R RAM test soiis 4 2 4 5 Repar Pants oes ninin asana NAERAA 4 28 Replacing components sssesesseesrerseseerssnees 4 15 S Scope of delivery cecceceeseeeeeseeeeeteeeeseeeeeees 2 2 Screen SaVeEr oooeeeeeecceceteeeeeeeee cece eeeeeeeseeaeeeeeneeeeeas 3 2 Soroll Dal rreri inanan ai aaa 7 1 Self testing of the hardware components 4 7 Spare Parts rsisi iiianiannniiii iii 4 28 Standby mode ereenn 7 1 7 2 Start mMaSk isciani ek aa needed 7 2 Stationary operation eseeseeeeeesressereseeere e 3 1 Suspend to Disk mode s ssseeeeeeeeseeeereeseeeee 7 2 Operating manual VAS 5052A Hardware A02 0 07 08 All rights reserved A5E01490861 010 T Technical data sessirnir aR 6 1 Temperature range sssssseseesrressssrrenserenneernnnns 3 5 Tester euesan e a reese 3 1 4 15 BAOREN 2 10 Bottom Side casana nnana R 2 11 Cleaning sssssesesssssiresrnessrrersrseriesrresrressrns 5 1 FTONI siose 2 4 LED indications ercecarsnnacenan nan 2 7 SWItChING Off sessista naniii 3 4 Switching on ssssssssssssssssssnsssnnssnnnssn
61. rdware components cccceeceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeneteeeees 4 7 4 2 1 General information 0 ccceccceeeeeeceecceeeeeeeeeeaaeeeeeeeeeeeeaeeeeeeeeeensaaaeeees 4 7 4 2 2 Userinterface se e ci eel esos eee Cie ea het Ad eet aed 4 8 4 3 Symptoms causes and their remedies cccesseeesesseeeseesseeesenseeeeeseseeeee 4 10 4 3 1 Power supply faults wx stntar cee etna athe ea ates 4 10 4 3 2 Faults at the interfaces 2 0 eececccceceeeeeeseeeceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeennaaeees 4 12 4 3 3 Faults during startup cecigenit ur ected Atanas 4 13 4 3 4 Faults after startup sie cece 5 sie ous seca aindie cass Aug suce ee cacndeis ante neentewaeetotenes 4 14 4 4 Fault reports for customer service ceceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeteeeeeeeeeeeeeees 4 15 4 5 Replacing Components cic seuvczeresdcretcvenruees cies aaaea aAa A anA O TAAA ATARKEN 4 15 ADM E ENE E E hat Adee ne E E A EAS 4 15 4 5 1 1 Replacing the tester s hard disk drive 4 16 4 5 1 2 Removing the camera and or the blind housing ceee 4 17 Operating manual VAS 5052A Hardware V02 0 07 08 All rights reserved A5E01490861 020 lI Contents 4 6 5 1 5 2 5 3 6 1 6 2 6 3 6 4 4 5 1 3 Replacing the docking interface VAS 5052A 18 on the tester 4 18 4 5 1 4 Replacing the interface module VAS 5052A 17 on the tester 4 19 4 5 1 5 Renewing the touch screen s protective film ceeeeeeeeeeees 4 19 4 5 2 DO
62. rights reserved A5E01490861 020 4 20 Troubleshooting Position the film on the screen with the adhesive side facing the screen CAUTION First make sure that the film is aligned correctly with the screen Attach the film by pressing it down from the left to the right Avoid trapping any air bubbles when you stick the film NOTE Use a credit card a phone card or a similar object to press the film down and smooth it out Wrap a soft cloth around the edge of the card to avoid damaging the film Operating manual VAS 5052A Hardware V02 0 07 08 All rights reserved A5E01490861 020 4 21 C Troubleshooting 4 5 2 Docking station If the docking station needs to be replaced without mains power cable and mains adapter you will receive an exchange docking station in a transport package that you must use to send back the defective docking station 4 5 2 1 Replacing the docking interface VAS 5052A 19 on the docking station Remove the tester disconnect the power supply and remove any battery that is inserted Remove the four caps Use a pointed object to remove them or pierce the middle of each cap and pull it out Loosen 4x fillister head screws with torx drive T8 Remove the interface cover and the black floating caliper Operating manual VAS 5052A Hardware V02 0 07 08 All rights reserved A5E01490861 020 4 22 Troubleshooting Loosen 4x fillist
63. rnately green orange LED 2 flashes alternately red yellow simultaneous alternate flashing of both LEDs Firmware update for the tester in progress If an update is terminated and invalid the update indication is maintained the next time the com puter is started Another update attempt should then be per formed A special firmware update CD is provided if required On Off button e The On Off button must be pressed for roughly one second to switch the tester on in the normal manner If the ambient temperature is between 5 C and 0 C the tester is warmed up first when the temperature exceeds 0 C the tester starts up e The On Off button must also be pressed for roughly one second to shut the tester down in the normal manner If the button is pressed for longer than five seconds a forced shutdown of the tester is triggered Any software data may be lost section 3 1 4 Operating manual VAS 5052A Hardware V02 0 07 08 All rights reserved A5E01490861 020 2 8 C Components and mode of operation Brightness sensor The integrated brightness sensor automatically adapts the brightness of the touch screen to the ambient brightness 2 2 2 Battery compartment The battery compartment is for inserting the battery pack The slide button fig 2 5 must be used to remove the battery pack If the tester is not connected to an external power source the electricity is supplied from the battery To ens
64. rogram functions Note If the screen saver is active and the tester is not powered via the mains power supply the tester could shut down when the battery is empty Active applications are thus terminated and lost Operating manual VAS 5052A Hardware V02 0 07 08 All rights reserved A5E01490861 020 3 2 Operation 3 1 3 Switching the tester on To switch on the tester press the On Off button at the front for about one second LED 1 LED 2 LED 3 Fig 3 1 Position of the On Off button arrow and the LEDs on the tester Now the tester starts to power up A self test of the LEDs on the front is performed They light up in succession and then switch to the indication of the current operating sta tus The software system is loaded from the hard disk drive to the main memory During the powering up process various messages are displayed e g driver messages of the operating system and start messages of various system programs These messages have no significance during use in the workshop Then the tester displays the Windows user interface LED 1 goes green or yellow depending on the power supply If the tester s battery is being charged LED 2 is also orange Operating manual VAS 5052A Hardware V02 0 07 08 All rights reserved A5E01490861 020 3 3 Operation 3 1 4 Switching off To switch off the tester press the On Off button fig 3 1 at the front again for about one second
65. ry is used to operate the tester the other battery can be charged in the charging compartment of the docking station To replace the battery insert the tester briefly in the docking station to avoid any interruption of the power supply Operating manual VAS 5052A Hardware V02 0 07 08 All rights reserved A5E01490861 020 2 3 C Components and mode of operation 2 2 1 Front Fig 2 2 Front of the tester 1 2 3 4 5 6 re 8 Button and indicator bar Touch screen with protective film Battery compartment top Recess for Kensington lock Protective corners on all four corners Cover for the hard disk drive Interface module Slot for an express slot card for future expansions Note The protective film is for preventing any direct damage and scratches to the touch screen lt must not be removed from the tester Operating manual VAS 5052A Hardware V02 0 07 08 All rights reserved A5E01490861 020 2 4 C Components and mode of operation 2 2 1 1 Button and indicator bar O oOo A WN Fig 2 3 Button and indicator bar Function keys 1 to 4 LED 1 left LED 2 centre LED 3 right On Off button Brightness sensor no button a ee NoT Function keys 1 to 4 The function keys can be programmed according to the specific application section 3 1 7 You can find an example in the section 4 1 BlIOS based self test Ultra POST Operating manual VAS 5052A Hardwar
66. s operating system in case there is a fault 15 Additional data carriers VW E with documentation and if nec diagnos tics software Documentation in paper form included in the scope of delivery 16 Brief instructions E Can also be printed VAS 5052A from the data carrier 17 Startup unpacking E Can also be printed instructions from the data carrier VAS 5052A Optional accessories 18 12 V vehicle voltage 5052A 22 405 188 00 000 VW E Operating manual VAS 5052A Hardware V02 0 07 08 All rights reserved A5E01490861 020 4 30 C Maintenance and Care 5 Maintenance and Care 5 1 Visual inspection of the VAS 5052A Carry out a regular visual inspection of the VAS 5052A Check all parts for damage e g breaks and for dirt Check all cables plug in connections regularly for damage and check the docking sta tion s ventilation slots for dirt Replace any damaged parts and remove all dirt A Caution If damaged replace the power cable the mains adapter and any supply lines Observe the safety instructions after the table of contents and the technical data 5 2 Tester If the housing is dirty remove the tester from the docking station and clean it with a lint free damp not wet cloth If the tester is damaged please contact the SIEMENS hotline 5 5 0 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 o
67. s euceeceec cues etesecucexalevocepzevel necasges sence apeieeeaxecate 3 5 3 1 6 Touch screen kil athe eisai tentat ala ad ted Aca lui iciee abt alate te 3 5 Gull FUNCION KEYS pra a case at aves ea Caleta A E E EEEL 3 6 3 1 8 Replacing the battery in the tester nsssseseeeeeeeseneeeserrnnnnneseerrnnnnsene 3 6 3 2 DOCKING GIAO satiare nea Naa tin arta atl Ae Aa EEE eS 3 8 32A SPOWGN SUDIIY arkeano n svete a a aa a E aa a a ane 3 8 3 2 2 Docking the lester ie takes tie een en ee 3 8 3 2 3 Undocking the tester goss hoe Scat k se ee le eed eee ko Aa 3 8 3 2 4 Adjusting the inclination angle of the tester holder ceeeeeee 3 9 S20 IDV DPI ct ee ia aes Sei eh rca ae ate rede AEE ed 3 9 CA E 1 9 ee ee E te aU E POC en Tr Oe Or Un eT 3 9 3 2 7 Charging a replacement battery in the docking station 20 3 10 4 TROUDIOSNOOUIING aa a acadeanensunisvaceenansssuateueanducweedecstiansucseenteianstusennieudd 4 1 4 1 BlOS based self test Ultra POST 0 2 2 2 ceeeecccceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeaeeeeeeeeeeeeenaeeeeeeeee 4 2 a a AM go eee TRE Ee OEE ee Oe ET Te entre oe ee eee ee ere 4 3 4 1 2 Individual tests that can be performed cceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeteeeees 4 4 Adal RAMASE tect aee eds asad cena cee E ea a Gute bee dit accent 4 5 4 1 2 2 Hard disk drive HDD test 0 eeeccecceceeeeeeeeneeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeneeeees 4 5 412 37 MOSURESUNG taxa aA canker rt tesa 4 6 4 2 Self testing of the ha
68. st face the screen at the front Press both sides of the battery pack down until it can be heard to lock into place Fig 3 4 Inserting the battery pack in the tester Operating manual VAS 5052A Hardware V02 0 07 08 All rights reserved A5E01490861 020 3 7 Operation 3 2 Docking station The docking station is intended for the stationary operation of the tester The external mains adapter can be inserted in the docking station It can power the tester and charge an optional second battery at the same time 3 2 1 Power supply The power supply is ensured via the mains adapter How to insert the mains adapter in the docking station and guide the mains power cable is described in the startup unpacking instructions 1 3 2 2 Docking the tester Connect the tester s coupling groove fig 2 5 to the coupling rail fig 2 7 on the dock ing station If necessary move it sideways slightly until it fits correctly in the groove Swivel the tester back towards the tester holder The tester locks into place and is con nected to the docking station via the docking interfaces The movement of the unlocking button clip indicates whether it is locked in place 3 2 3 Undocking the tester To undock the tester from the docking station press the unlocking button fig 2 7 down When the tester is unlocked its lower edge swings forward slightly and the tester can be removed Operating manual VAS 5052A Hardware V02 0 07
69. tation A Caution Before cleaning the docking station pull the mains plug Make sure that no liquid gets into the housing Do not try to clean the inside of the DVD drive If the housing is dirty remove the tester from the docking station and clean it with a lint free damp not wet cloth It is recommended to use a hand held vacuum cleaner to cleaning the ventilation holes If the docking station is damaged please contact the SIEMENS hotline 5 Operating manual VAS 5052A Hardware A02 0 07 08 All rights reserved A5E01490861 010 5 2 Technical Data C 6 Technical Data 6 1 Vehicle diagnostics and service information system VAS 5052A Dimensions W x D x H Total weight of tester and docking station Total electrical connection values Rated voltage range of mains adapter Electrical protection and safety Tester supply 323 x 325 x 330 mm docking station and tester Approx 7060 g without packaging 100 to 240 V AC max 1 5 A 50 to 60 Hz Safety regulations Workshop equipment UL 201 Data processing equipment EN 60950 CSA C22 2 No 950 Protection class according to DIN EN 60950 only relevant for the external mains adapter Protection against foreign matter and water according to DIN VDE 0470 Part 1 EN 60529 IEC 529 Protection class IP 40 For internal use only Pollution degree Il Overvoltage category Depending on the application the tester is supplied via
70. ule 5 Battery pack lith 5052A 12 A5E01387351 405 178 01 000 Siemens A E ium ion VW 6 Touch pins 5052A 11 405 175 00 000 VW E Set of five 7 Carrying bag 5052A 5 405 176 01 000 VW E VAS 5052A 8 Storage case for 5052A 15 405 181 01 000 VW E Case with foamed VAS 5052A plastic parts Docking station 9 Docking station com 5052A 2 A5E01387108 405 17201000 Siemens A E plete VW 10 Docking station inter 5052A 20 A5E01394326 405 186 00 000 Siemens A E LAN and USB con face module VW nections Operating manual VAS 5052A Hardware V02 0 07 08 All rights reserved A5E01 490861 020 4 29 Troubleshooting adapter Ser Designation VAS no Manufacturer VW no Supplier Type Remark no no 11 Docking interface on 5052A 19 A5E01396013 405 185 00 000 Siemens A E docking station 4 plastic VW caps cover floating cali per and docking inter face board 12 Mains adapter with type 5052A 14 405 180 01 000 VW E A mains power cable Europe VAS 5054A VAS 5055 13a Diagnostic radio head 5054A 405 250 01 000 Softing VW A E with USB cable VAS 5054A with Blue included tooth 13b Diagnostic interface 5055 405 255 00 000 Softing VW A E with permanently VAS 5055 without connected USB Bluetooth cable DVDs CDs included in the scope of delivery 14 VAS 5052A Recovery VW E DVD with Window
71. untry of delivery in the illustration CEE 7 4 type for Germany The mains power cable is connected to the mains adapter using the clover connector DIN VDE 0625 Part 1 standard sheet C5 There is a plug for the country of delivery at the other end of the mains power cable Operation in non earthed networks or networks earthed via impedance IT systems is not permitted Operating manual VAS 5052A Hardware V02 0 07 08 All rights reserved A5E01490861 020 2 19 C Components and mode of operation 2 5 Accesories not part of the scope of delivery You can acquire optional accessories at your support centre 2 5 1 Vehicle voltage adapter VAS 5052A 22 The vehicle voltage adapter is for supplying the tester with electricity from the vehicle s 12 V electrical system The charging or compensation charging of the battery is sup ported The vehicle voltage adapter can be connected to the vehicle s cigarette lighter or a socket of the vehicle s electrical system The other end is connected to the tester s DC input 2 5 2 Replacement battery pack VAS 5052A 12 An additional battery pack is available as an accessory This battery pack is used for keeping charged battery ready The battery is charged in the docking station s charging compartment 2 5 3 Camera module An optional camera with a resolution of two megapixels can be retrofitted fig 4 6 Operating manual VAS 5052A Hardware V02 0 07 08 All rights reserved A5E01490861 0
72. ure safe operation you must charge the battery This is done automat ically as soon as you connect the mains adapter as external power supply to the tester either directly or via the docking station Battery and charging connection are designed in such a way that the charging time for a battery is three hours if the battery was deep dis charged The button and indicator bar displays the charging process section 2 2 1 1 Fig 2 4 Battery pack VAS 5052A 12 Note To protect the battery from unnecessary charge cycles automatic charging does not start until the battery charge has fallen below 95 Operating manual VAS 5052A Hardware V02 0 07 08 All rights reserved A5E01490861 020 2 9 C Components and mode of operation 2 2 3 Recess for Kensington lock There is a large recess 3 x 7 mm for connecting a mechanical anti theft protection in the form of what is referred to as a Kensington lock This lock is normally equipped with a wire with an eyelet on the other end The wire can be wound around anchoring elements and thus held in place Kensington locks are available at specialist shops and are not part of the scope of deliv ery 2 2 4 Back Fig 2 5 Back of the tester Bluetooth antenna if provided in country specific version Speaker Slide button for unlocking the battery pack Coupling groove Blind housing camera module Preparation for WLAN antenna Docking interface Type plat
73. west possible current If the communication with the battery cannot be activated within a specified period of time a battery error is signalled Bluetooth Wireless communication link for the more immediate vicinity Calibration Sets the touch screen so that the actual position of the points touched corresponds to the coordinate values transmitted to the PC Diagnostic radio head VAS 5054A The diagnostic radio head VAS 5054A establishes the wireless diagnostic operation between vehicle and VAS 5052A via a Bluetooth interface The VAS 5054A is simply plugged into the diagnostic socket of the vehicle and supplied with power through it Diagnostic inter face VAS 5055 The diagnostic interface VAS 5055 establishes the connection between the vehicle and VAS 5052A via the permanently integrated USB cable The VAS 5055 is connected to the diagnostic socket of the vehicle and supplied with power by it Hibernation mode Also Suspend to Disk mode The device automatically switches to this condition in battery operation provided it is set under Control Panel Power Options if the tester is not operated for a specified period Here the memory content of the tester is saved on the hard disk and the tester switches off to conserve energy The device can be restarted with the on off button and continues in exactly the condition where it left off Scroll bar If the complete text cannot be shown in a dialog box or a _J
74. with torx drive T6 Lift the interface module out of the slot Carefully lock the new interface module in place and fasten it max 0 3 Nm Fig 4 8 Replacing the interface module on the tester 4 5 1 5 Renewing the touch screen s protective film On delivery the tester s touch screen is protected by a film that can be replaced You can peel it off and replace it with a new film The new replacement film can be ordered as a spare part Note Please proceed with care when you replace the protective film The removal of the old film and the application of the new film need to be done with care Operating manual VAS 5052A Hardware V02 0 07 08 All rights reserved A5E01490861 020 4 19 Troubleshooting The protective film has an adhesive margin of approx 2 mm width The film s corner has a small cut to facilitate the removal of the film Carefully peel the old protective film off the screen Do not use any pointed objects to do this otherwise you might damage the touch screen Clean the surface of the device carefully according to the recommendation section 5 2 Note Use lint free gloves to avoid any finger prints on the screen s surface The new protective film must be removed from the carrier film Make sure that you do not touch the pro tective film s adhesive side to avoid any fingerprints Operating manual VAS 5052A Hardware V02 0 07 08 All

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