Tester for diagnostics of alternator stator windings and diode bridges (24 pages)
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MANUAL VC-05 COM Handheld Tester The VC-05 COM alternator tester is a handheld, very useful and easy to use device, used by car garages, diagnostic stations, authorised service stations and rebuilders. The VC-05 allows you to diagnose an alternator (12V) that is communicating with the ECU of the car, even when it’s still...
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People who start using this product should review carefully this instruction manual, or have had a training from a qualified person. The use of electrical equipment is entirely at your own risk and Motoplat® is under no circumstances re- sponsible for any incidental, consequential or special damages of any kind whatsoever, including but not limited to lost profits arising from or in any way connected with the use of the automated test equipment or this manual.
Read carefully User Manual before putting VC-05 COM (hereafter referred to as tester) into use. Take a special training at the equipment manufacturing facility if necessary. 1. APPLICATION VC-05 COM Tester is designed to diagnose automotive alternators with a supply voltage of 12V in two ways: • directly in the car;...
English User Manual VC-05 COM Tester 2. TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS General Dimensions (L*W*H), mm 120x65x18 Weight, kg from 10 to 18 Supply voltage, V 2.8" screen size TFT-LCD Touch screen, color from Oto +40 Operating temperature, °C from Oto +40 Storage temperature, °C...
Cable for connection of additional"+" - 1 pc.; • User Manual -1 pc. Observe VC-05 COM Tester. If any damage is detected, please contact the manufacturer or sales representative before launching the equipment. & WARNING! In case of obvious damage, the operation of the equipment is forbidden.
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English User Manual - VC-05 COM Tester The tester is a compact device supplied with a touch screen. A connector for diagnostic cable connection is located in the upper part of the tester (Fig. 2), a MicroSD connector for software updates - in its lower part (Fig.
English User Manual VC-05 COMTester The cable has the following marking: "GC" (Yellow) is intended for connection to the alternator voltage control terminal. "FR" (Green) is intended for connection to the alternator load control terminal. "-" (Black) - "B-." Battery negative pole (the alternator housing). "+"...
English User Manual - VC-05 COM Tester 1 - Selection of the alternator type. The alternator type can be selected by single-clicking on the corresponding icon. The selected type is being highlighted. 2 -Types of voltage regulator connectors are displayed as reference information.
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English User Manual VC-05 COM Tester • "L'' - 2400 baud (low); • "M" - 9600 baud (medium); • "H" - 19200 baud (high). 6) "TYPE" - voltage regulator connection type. The following protocol types are displayed: "B55" or one of the 12 types of"LIN" protocol: A1, A2, A3, A4, B1, B2, B3, B4, C3, D1, D2, E1.
& WARNING! Contact the Motoplat support team in case you want to connect the type of alternator which is not on the list. 5. INTENDED USAGE 1. The tester is intended for indoor use. When used outdoor, external conditions and technical characteristics of the device set out in item 2 of this manual, should be taken into consideration.
English User Manual - VC-05 COM Tester 5.2 Testing of an alternator on a car Testing of an alternator on a car is performed as follows: 1. Connect the tester to the automotive alternator. Observe the color marking in compliance with item 4.1 of the manual.
Update VC-05 COM software as follows: - Download a new version of the software. *File with the latest software version can always be found on our website: Motoplat.nl - Copy it to the root of 32 Gb MicroSD drive formatted in FAT32.
English User Manual VC-05 COM Tester � � � W//////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// 6.2 Cleaning & Care Soft tissues or wipe cloths should be used to clean the surface of the device with neutral detergents. The display should be cleaned with a special fiber cloth and a screen cleaning spray.
8. EQUIPMENT DISPOSAL European WEEE Directive 2002/96/EC (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive) is applicable to VC-05 COM Tester disposal. Obsolete electronic equipment and electric appliances including cables and fittings as well as batteries and accumulators must be disposed of separately from the household rubbish.
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English User Manual VC-05 COM Tester � � W//////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// APPENDIX 1 Terminals for connection to alternators lndicial notation Functional purpose Terminal Battery ( +) (Ignition) Input for switch starting Alternator Sense Battery Voltage Sense (Sense) Input for voltage comparison at control point...
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English User Manual VC-05 COMTester Terminal lndicial notation Functional purpose (Regulated Voltage Control) Similar to SIG, but voltage RVC(L) change ranges from 11.0 V to 15.5 V. Control signal is sent to L terminal (Communication) Voltage regulator input to control engine operation block.
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English User Manual VC-05 COM Tester lndicial notation Functional purpose Terminal (Load Response Control) Function of voltage regulator response delay on load increase on an alternator. Delay duration ranges from 2,5 to 15 seconds. On increasing the load (lights, cooler fan...
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