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USER MANUAL AVL DITEST HV SAFETY 2000 ID no.: AT7718E Revision: Edition: 12 / 2018 Data subject to change without notice. All data valid at the time of going to print FUTURE SOLUTIONS FOR TODAY...
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The contents of this publication, as a whole or in part, may not be reproduced in any form or passed on to third parties without the prior written consent of AVL DiTEST. This publication was written exercising reasonable care. AVL DiTEST can therefore not accept...
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AVL DiTEST HV Safety 2000 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read all instructions – SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Read all instructions. Do not operate equipment with a damaged cord or if the equipment has been dropped or damaged – until it has been examined by a qualified service person.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS AVL DiTEST HV Safety 2000 Warning and safety instructions This equipment manual contains important warnings and safety information which must be observed by the user. The product is only intended for a very specific application described in the equipment manual.
AVL DiTEST HV Safety 2000 Summarised safety notes Summarised safety notes DANGER Danger of death from electrical voltage in vehicles with high-voltage systems The HV battery and the parts connected to it operate at a potentially lethal high voltage. Make sure that nobody touches the terminals of the HV battery, the connection cables of the HV battery and other parts under high voltage.
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Summarised safety notes AVL DiTEST HV Safety 2000 WARNING Risk of injury due to rotating parts Perform any work in the engine compartment while engine and ignition are turned off! Do not touch any rotating parts, such as, assemblies of electric generator, radiator fan and their drives (e.g.
The AVL DiTEST HV Safety 2000 is only suitable for measuring DC voltages! Any outlets installed in the vehicle must not be measured! Measurements with the AVL DiTEST HV Safety 2000 on electric vehicles may only be carried out if no charging cable is connected to the vehicle!
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AVL DiTEST HV Safety 2000 DANGER Danger of death from electrical voltage in vehicles with high-voltage systems During measurements in high-voltage environment, the AVL DiTEST HV Safety 2000 may only be used, if the voltage source is non-grounded! DANGER Danger of death from electrical voltage in vehicles with high-voltage systems...
AVL DiTEST HV Safety 2000 General General General description The AVL DiTEST HV Safety 2000 is used in conjunction with AVL DSS to conduct measurements on modern vehicles equipped with a high-voltage system. Functions: Initialisation/self-test DC voltage measurement (absence of voltage) ...
General AVL DiTEST HV Safety 2000 Safety instructions This documentation contains important warnings and safety instructions which have to be observed by the user. Only through compliance with these requirements and safety measures it is possible to ensure correct and safe operation.
AVL DiTEST HV Safety 2000 General Standard text formats: bold Important text/text passages, parameter italic On screen dialogs and messages CAPITAL LETTERS Device designation and operating conditions MenuMenu item Selection of menu command through tapping on buttons List formats: Step-by-step instructions in a specified sequence ...
General AVL DiTEST HV Safety 2000 Design 1.5.1 Overview The AVL DiTEST HV Safety 2000 comprises the following components AVL DiTEST HV Safety test module LEDs, blue and red/green Black protective cap to cover the black probe tip Black probe tip to connect to the black test adapter...
Waiting for press of button to start self-test Red/green Firmware update with bootloader in progress Voltage > 10 V present at probe tips. Green (test voltage or high voltage generated by the AVL DiTEST HV Safety 2000) Blue Fig. 1-2 User manual...
Measurements in electric circuits that are connected directly to the mains are not permitted! For this reason use the AVL DiTEST HV Safety 2000 only for measurements on the vehicle. The 3 m test cables are permanently connected to the test adapters and the AVL DiTEST HV Safety 2000.
CAT-II 600 V / CAT-III 300 V. Measurements in electric circuits that are connected directly to the mains are not permitted! For this reason use the AVL DiTEST HV Safety 2000 only for measurements on the vehicle. DANGER Danger of death from electrical voltage...
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General AVL DiTEST HV Safety 2000 User manual...
Please also refer to the AVL DSS user manual and the AVL DSS quick-reference guide. Hardware Connect a USB cable between the USB socket on the AVL DiTEST HV Safety 2000 and a spare USB socket on the AVL DSS PC, see Fig. 2-1.
By enabling "On" an acoustic feedback operates during measuring. Conductor If the "Enable conductor" option is enabled with the AVL DiTEST HV Safety, it is necessary to enter the conductor’s name at the start of the measurement procedure. The conductor is entered under the item SettingsWorkshopPersons...
Make sure that no other devices with an earth connection are connected to the test object at any time during a measurement. DANGER Danger of death from electrical voltage During measurements in high-voltage environment, the AVL DiTEST HV Safety 2000 may only be used, if the voltage source is non-grounded! User manual...
Performing a measurement AVL DiTEST HV Safety 2000 Results protocols After each measurement a detailed results protocol can be generated. You can edit, print and save these protocols. By activating “Results – Automatic save” (see 2.2.1.1) a result protocol is generated and saved automatically after each measurement.
You must read and observe these safety instructions. Click on Next. The AVL DiTEST HV Safety 2000 safety test is carried out: - Connect the probe tips briefly - Press and hold the test button on the red test adapter until the safety test has completed - The result of the safety test is displayed Place the probe tips on the test object.
You must read and observe these safety instructions. Click on Next. The AVL DiTEST HV Safety 2000 safety test is carried out: - Connect the probe tips briefly - Press and hold the test button on the red test adapter until the safety test has completed - The result of the safety test is displayed Place the probe tips on the test object.
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If no stable measured value is displayed: Start a new measurement Press and hold the test button on the red test adapter until a stable measured value is displayed If necessary, restart AVL DiTEST HV Safety 2000 or AVL DSS User manual...
You must read and observe these safety instructions. Click on Next. The AVL DiTEST HV Safety 2000 safety test is carried out: - Connect the probe tips briefly - Press and hold the test button on the red test adapter until the safety test has completed - The result of the safety test is displayed Select the HV measuring range.
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If no stable measured value is displayed: Start a new measurement Press and hold the test button on the red test adapter until a stable measured value is displayed If necessary, restart AVL DiTEST HV Safety 2000 or AVL DSS User manual...
- the specifications of the vehicle manufacturer - specifications according to ECE Regulation R 100 The AVL DiTEST HV Safety 2000 zero adjustment is carried out: - Place the tips of the probe at the 0-ohm zero point marker aid (blue cable clip)
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If no stable measured value is displayed: Start a new measurement Press and hold the test button on the red test adapter until a stable measured value is displayed If necessary, restart AVL DiTEST HV Safety 2000 or AVL DSS User manual...
Click on Next. The AVL DiTEST HV Safety 2000 zero adjustment is carried out: - Place the tips of the probe at the 0-ohm zero point marker aid (blue cable clip) - Press and hold the test button on the red test adapter until the zero adjustment has...
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If no stable measured value is displayed: Start a new measurement Press and hold the test button on the red test adapter until a stable measured value is displayed If necessary, restart AVL DiTEST HV Safety 2000 or AVL DSS User manual 3-11...
You must read and observe these safety instructions. Click on Next. The AVL DiTEST HV Safety 2000 safety test is carried out: - Connect the probe tips briefly - Press and hold the test button on the red test adapter until the safety test has completed - The result of the safety test is displayed Place the probe tips on the test object.
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If no stable measured value is displayed: Start a new measurement Press and hold the test button on the red test adapter until a stable measured value is displayed If necessary, restart AVL DiTEST HV Safety 2000 or AVL DSS User manual 3-13...
You must read and observe these safety instructions. Click on Next. The AVL DiTEST HV Safety 2000 safety test is carried out: - Connect the probe tips briefly - Press and hold the test button on the red test adapter until the safety test has completed - The result of the safety test is displayed Place the probe tips on the test object.
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If no stable measured value is displayed: Start a new measurement Press and hold the test button on the red test adapter until a stable measured value is displayed If necessary, restart AVL DiTEST HV Safety 2000 or AVL DSS User manual 3-15...
You must read and observe these safety instructions. Click on Next. The AVL DiTEST HV Safety 2000 safety test is carried out: - Connect the probe tips briefly - Press and hold the test button on the red test adapter until the safety test has completed - The result of the safety test is displayed Attach the test leads to HV + and the chassis, as shown on the screen.
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If no stable measured value is displayed: Start a new measurement Press and hold the test button on the red test adapter until a stable measured value is displayed If necessary, restart AVL DiTEST HV Safety 2000 or AVL DSS User manual 3-17...
You must read and observe these safety instructions. Click on Next. The AVL DiTEST HV Safety 2000 safety test is carried out: - Connect the probe tips briefly - Press and hold the test button on the red test adapter until the safety test has completed...
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If no stable measured value is displayed: Start a new measurement Press and hold the test button on the red test adapter until a stable measured value is displayed If necessary, restart AVL DiTEST HV Safety 2000 or AVL DSS User manual 3-19...
(see Fig. 3-1), a screen of safety instructions will appear. You must read and observe these safety instructions. The AVL DiTEST HV Safety 2000 safety test is carried out: - Connect the probe tips briefly - Press and hold the test button on the red test adapter until the safety test has completed - The result of the safety test is displayed Proceed as instructed on the screen.
Error messages The error messages that you may encounter are listed below together with possible solutions. Make sure that the AVL DiTEST HV Safety 2000 is correctly connected to the USB connection on the AVL MDS-PC. If necessary, disconnect the AVL DiTEST HV Safety 2000 from the USB connection on the AVL MDS-PC, wait a few seconds and then reconnect it.
Please refer to section 3 “Performing a measurement”. 4.3.5 Resistance measurement A functional test of the resistance measurement of the AVL DiTEST HV Safety 2000 can be carried out as follows: Measure a known resistance.
AVL HV Safety Troubleshooting 4.3.6 Diode test A functional test of the diode measurement of AVL DiTEST HV Safety 2000 can be carried out as follows: Measure a known diode. Please refer to section 3 “Performing a measurement”. 4.3.7 Equipotential bonding check...
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Troubleshooting AVL DiTEST HV Safety 2000 User manual...
DANGER Danger of death from electrical voltage If the AVL DiTEST HV Safety 2000, USB cable or test cables with probe tips are damaged, these must not be used until approval is given by a qualified expert. Cleaning the product...
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Maintenance and care AVL DiTEST HV Safety 2000 User manual...
For the execution the date of the shipping note to the final customer does apply. Event of damage or loss In the event of damage or loss, please contact the respective AVL DiTEST office / the respective AVL DiTEST partner in your country.
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Warranty AVL DiTEST HV Safety 2000 User manual...
The AVL DiTEST HV Safety 2000 is only suitable for measurement of DC voltages. Any outlets installed in the vehicle must not be measured! Measurements with the AVL DiTEST HV Safety 2000 on electric vehicles may only be carried out if no charging cable is connected to the vehicle!
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1000 V and correspond to the norm EN 61010-31! DANGER Danger of death from electrical voltage in vehicles with high-voltage systems During measurements in high-voltage environment, the AVL DiTEST HV Safety 2000 may only be used, if the voltage source is non-grounded! User manual...
AVL DiTEST HV Safety 2000 Technical data Operating data 95 x 220 x 45 mm Dimensions (w x l x h) Weight approx. 0.5 kg Ambient conditions Operation Ambient temperature 0 to +40 °C Relative humidity at max. +25 °C...
The AVL DiTEST HV Safety 2000 fulfils impulse voltage values as per the overvoltage category CAT-II 600V / CAT-III 300V. Measurements in electric circuits that are connected directly to the mains are not permitted! For this reason use the AVL DiTEST HV Safety 2000 only for measurements on the vehicle. DC voltage Range:...
The AVL DiTEST HV Safety 2000 fulfils impulse voltage values as per the overvoltage category CAT-II 600V / CAT-III 300V. Measurements in electric circuits that are connected directly to the mains are not permitted! For this reason use the AVL DiTEST HV Safety 2000 only for measurements on the vehicle. High-voltage insulation...
CAT-II 600V / CAT-III 300V. Measurements in electric circuits that are connected directly to the mains are not permitted! For this reason use the AVL DiTEST HV Safety 2000 only for measurements on the vehicle. Resistance measurement The measuring current depends on the measurement range and is 5mA maximum.
The AVL DiTEST HV Safety 2000 fulfils impulse voltage values as per the overvoltage category CAT-II 600V / CAT-III 300V. Measurements in electric circuits that are connected directly to the mains are not permitted! For this reason use the AVL DiTEST HV Safety 2000 only for measurements on the vehicle. Capacity measurement Range:...
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Technical data AVL DiTEST HV Safety 2000 User manual...
AVL DiTEST HV Safety 2000 Index Index ll pole voltage measurement ....3-4 ew devices .......... 6-1 apacity measurement ....... 3-16 CAT overvoltage categories ....7-1 perating data ........7-3 Cleaning the product ....... 5-1 Operation of PC programs ....... 1-3 Commissioning ........
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Index AVL DiTEST HV Safety 2000 User manual...