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Hella Gutmann BPC-Tool Operating Instructions Manual

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Operating instructions
BD0054V0004EN0416S0
460 988-17 / 04.16

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  • Page 1 BPC-Tool Operating instructions BD0054V0004EN0416S0 460 988-17 / 04.16...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Notes for using the Bluetooth function...........7 Delivery Contents................8 Top ....................9 Connectors..................10 Power supply ................10 3 Putting the BPC-Tool into operation ........13 Switching on the BPC-Tool ............13 Switching off the BPC-Tool............13 4 Configuring the BPC-Tool ............14 Configuring the time zone ............14 Setting the Time Format .............14...
  • Page 3 Calling up product information ............17 Calling up self-test..............17 Calling up memory information ...........18 Performing a factory reset ............18 6 Working with the BPC-Tool via a diagnostic tool....19 Preconditions for connecting the BPC-Tool........19 Connection to the diagnostic tool ..........19 7 Working with the BPC-Tool............20 Symbols..................20...
  • Page 4 Inhaltsverzeichnis BPC-Tool 9 General information..............39 Problem solutions ...............39 Care and maintenance..............39 Disposal ..................39 BPC-Tool technical data ..............40...

  • Page 5: Safety Precautions

    • The BPC-Tool is exclusively intended for use on a vehicle. It is a precondition for the use of the BPC-Tool that the user has knowledge of automotive engineering and is therefore aware of the sources of danger and risks in the workshop and on the vehicle.

  • Page 6: Safety Precautions For Battery Maintenance

    Safety precautions BPC-Tool Safety precautions for battery maintenance Safety precautions for battery maintenance When working on batteries, there is a risk of injury due to faulty or damaged batteries. Therefore regard the following: • Do not smoke or generate any sparks or open flames in the vicinity of batteries.

  • Page 7: Product Descriptions

    Car History. In addition, the battery test can also be carried out using the diagnostic tool. You can couple the BPC-Tool to the PC via Bluetooth using the BPC client App. The BPC client App is a piece of software that can be installed on Windows-based PCs.

  • Page 8: Delivery Contents

    Tool Risk of destruction of the BPC-Tool and/or the vehicle electronics Never put the BPC-Tool into operation if you suspect that there are loose parts in or on the BPC-Tool. Please immediately contact the Hella Gutmann repair service or a Hella Gutmann trading partner.

  • Page 9: Top

    BPC-Tool Product descriptions 4. Check the BPC-Tool for mechanical damage and shake it lightly to ensure that there are no loose parts inside. D D e e s s i i g g n n a a t t i i o o n n...

  • Page 10: Connectors

    Connecting cable for battery Power supply The BPC-Tool is preferably supplied with power via the connected battery. If there is no battery connected or if the battery does not provide sufficient voltage, six 1.5 V AA batteries are used as the voltage source.
  • Page 11 BPC-Tool Product descriptions Power supply 2.6.1 Replacing the Type AA Batteries To replace type AA batteries: 1. Switch off the BPC-Tool and remove all connecting cables. 2. Remove the screw from the battery compartment cover.
  • Page 12 Product descriptions BPC-Tool Power supply 3. Remove the battery compartment cover with care. 4. Remove the batteries individually. CAUTION Pay attention to correct installation direction/polarity 5. Reassembly in reverse order...

  • Page 13: Putting The Bpc-Tool Into Operation

    BPC-Tool Putting the BPC-Tool into operation Switching on the BPC-Tool 3 Putting the BPC-Tool into operation Switching on the BPC-Tool To switch on the BPC-Tool: • to switch on the BPC-Tool. The BPC-Tool is switched on. Switching off the BPC-Tool To switch off the BPC-Tool: •...

  • Page 14: Configuring The Bpc-Tool

    Configuring the BPC-Tool BPC-Tool Configuring the time zone 4 Configuring the BPC-Tool Configuring the time zone To configure the time zone: 1. Select Settings in the main menu and confirm with Select. 2. Select >Time zone<. 3. Use to select the desired time zone.

  • Page 15: Configuring The Language

    BPC-Tool Configuring the BPC-Tool Configuring the language 3. Use to select >DD-MM-YYYY< or >MM/DD/YYYY<. The selection is saved automatically. 4. Return to the main menu with Back. Configuring the language To configure the language: 1. Select Settings in the main menu and confirm with Select.

  • Page 16: Configuring The Display Contrast

    The selection is saved automatically. 4. Return to the main menu with Back. Standby time The period after which the BPC-Tool changes to standby mode is displayed here. The value is preset ex works and cannot be changed. 4.10 Configuring instructions Here you can configure whether additional instructions should be displayed.

  • Page 17: Service

    You can also perform a factory reset here. Calling up product information Among other things, this includes all information required for identification of the BPC-Tool. Proceed as follows to call up product information: 1. In the main menu, select Service and confirm with Select.

  • Page 18: Calling Up Memory Information

    3. Return to the main menu with Back. Performing a factory reset Here you can reset the BPC-Tool to its factory settings. All data and files are reset to their state on delivery if you perform the factory reset. Proceed as follows to perform a factory reset: 1.

  • Page 19: Working With The Bpc-Tool Via A Diagnostic Tool

    3. Configure the diagnostic tool for connection to the BPC-Tool according to the user manual. The BPC-Tool can now be used via the diagnostic tool. For a description of how to use the BPC-Tool with a diagnostic tool, see the documentation of the respective diagnostic tool.

  • Page 20: Working With The Bpc-Tool

    Tool, for example: • Serial number • Bluetooth status • Battery test result Settings Here you can configure the BPC-Tool. Connecting the BPC-Tool to the battery 7.2.1 Preconditions for battery test Ensure the following in order to perform a battery test:...
  • Page 21 • Battery in perfect state of maintenance. 7.2.2 Connecting the terminal clamps CAUTION Overvoltage Fire hazard/risk of destruction of the BPC-Tool and its surroundings Comply with the maximum permitted voltage load of the BPC-Tool: • Direct voltage: 35 V NOTE...

  • Page 22: Performing A Battery Test

    6. Enter the cold cranking amps and confirm with Next. 7. Select additional subitems if required. 8. Direct the front of the BPC-Tool at the battery. 9. Confirm the temperature display with Next. The message Perform battery test for discharged battery? appears if the battery is flat.

  • Page 23: Performing A Start/Stop Test

    >Outside the vehicle<. 12. Return to the main menu with Next. Performing a start/stop test NOTE The BPC-Tool can display additional instruction texts on request. To view additional instruction texts run through steps 1–4 as described underConfiguring instructions (Page 16).

  • Page 24: Performing A System Test

    4. Return to the main menu with Next. Performing a system test If the BPC-Tool is connected to a Hella Gutmann diagnostic tool, software version 47 or higher must be installed on the diagnostic tool in order to perform the system test.
  • Page 25 Proceed as follows to perform the system test: 1. Insert the electrical connector of the current clamp into the ST3 connection of the BPC-Tool with the arrow pointing down. 2. In the main menu, select System test and confirm with Select.

  • Page 26: Reports

    Working with the BPC-Tool BPC-Tool Reports 7. Follow the on-screen instructions and confirm with Next. The starter test results appear. 8. Continue the system test with the resistor test with Next. 9. Follow the on-screen instructions and confirm with Next.
  • Page 27 BPC-Tool Working with the BPC-Tool Reports 1. In the main menu, select Reports and confirm with Select. 2. Select >System test result< and confirm with Select. The last system test result is displayed. 3. Return to the main menu with Back.

  • Page 28: Bpc Client App

    BPC client App BPC-Tool Installation 8 BPC client App The BPC client App makes it possible to use the BPC-Tool as a stand- alone tool. The BPC client App provides the following functions: • Assigning the BPC-Tool • Updating the BPC-Tool •...
  • Page 29 BPC-Tool BPC client App Installation 6. Install the BPC client App using . The BPC client App Setup window is displayed. 7. Click >Next<. The general terms and conditions appear. 8. Read the general terms and conditions and confirm them at the end of the text.

  • Page 30: Putting The Bpc Client App Into Operation

    1. Activate the Bluetooth function of the PC or insert the Bluetooth adapter into the USB port of the PC. 2. Go to Start > All Programmes > Hella Gutmann Solutions and selectBPC client App. The BPC client App is started.

  • Page 31: Configuring The Bpc Client App

    BPC-Tool BPC client App Configuring the BPC client App Configuring the BPC client App 8.3.1 Configuring the language Here you can set the language version if the software is multilingual. After having set the language, the BPC client App is displayed in this language.

  • Page 32: Working With The Bpc Client App

    1. Activate the Bluetooth function of the PC or insert the Bluetooth adapter into the USB port of the PC. 2. Switch on the BPC-Tool und connect it to the Bluetooth adapter. 3. Select Search for BPC-Tool under > Settings.
  • Page 33 BPC-Tool BPC client App Working with the BPC client App The BPC Tool update starts. The tool searches for a new update that is then downloaded and installed. 8.4.3 Printing the battery test result Proceed as follows to print battery test result: 1.
  • Page 34 BPC client App BPC-Tool Working with the BPC client App The progress bar is displayed. The battery test result is printed.
  • Page 35 BPC-Tool BPC client App Working with the BPC client App Workshop data Date Customer Data Vehicle data Battery diagnostics Test parameters Determined values : xxx : xxx Battery position Voltage [V] : xxx : xxx Temperature Cold cranking amps measurement...
  • Page 36 BPC client App BPC-Tool Working with the BPC client App 1. Print the system test result using . The Enter additional data window is displayed. Customer Data Name: Street/no.: Postal code/city: Vehicle data Vehicle: Engine code: Model year: Kilometrage: VIN: Inspector: Customer data can be entered here.
  • Page 37 BPC-Tool BPC client App Working with the BPC client App Workshop data Date Customer Data Vehicle data Battery diagnostics Test parameters Determined values : xxx : xxx Battery position Voltage [V] : xxx : xxx Temperature Cold cranking amps measurement...
  • Page 38 BPC client App BPC-Tool Working with the BPC client App Starter test : xxx Voltage [V] : xxx Current [A] : xxx Time [s] : xxx Resistor [mOhm] Battery starting voltage OK Alternator test Power consumer switched Power consumer switched off.

  • Page 39: General Information

    Replace the type AA batteries in the BPC-Tool. Care and maintenance • Like every tool, the BPC-Tool must be handled with care. • Regularly clean the BPC-Tool with non-aggressive cleaning agents. • Use commercial household cleaning detergents and a moistened, soft cleaning cloth.

  • Page 40: Bpc-Tool Technical Data

    NOTE Batteries contain toxic substances. Therefore, do not throw used batteries into household waste but dispose of them properly. The batteries can also be sent to Hella Gutmann for disposal free of charge. BPC-Tool technical data General data Supply voltage 10–15 V...
  • Page 41 BPC-Tool General information BPC-Tool technical data Interfaces 1x ST3 Bluetooth class 1 (max. 3 Mbit/s) Operating range Inside: max. 10 m Outside: max. 20 m...
  • Page 42 Notes BPC-Tool...
  • Page 43 BPC-Tool Notes...
  • Page 44 HELLA GUTMANN SOLUTIONS GMBH Am Krebsbach 2 79241 Ihringen GERMANY Phone: +49 7668 9900–0 Fax: +49 7668 9900–3999 info@hella-gutmann.com www.hella-gutmann.com © 2016 HELLA GUTMANN SOLUTIONS GMBH 1 STUECK/PIECE(S) ���� ��� �������� 9XQ 460 988-171 Made in Germany...

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