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C Charge / Discharge VAS 6558A/13A
Operating manual V1.00
04/21

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  • Page 1 C Charge / Discharge VAS 6558A/13A Operating manual V1.00 04/21...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Volkswagen AG and/or the manufacturer. All rights provided under copyright law are expressly reserved by Volkswagen AG and the manufacturer. Subject to alteration. All rights reserved.
  • Page 3 Content VAS 6558A/13A Operating manual V1.00 04/21 All rights reserved.

  • Page 4: Safety Instructions

    Text with this symbol contains additional, useful information. Information This text indicates important information or instructions. Failure to comply with these instructions prevents or significantly hampers a successful finalization of the operations described in this documentation. VAS 6558A/13A Operating manual V1.00 04/21 All rights reserved.
  • Page 5 An extension cord is not allowed. For testing use only specified cables. WARNING To reduce the risk of fire, do not operate equipment in the vicinity of open containers of flammable liquids (gasoline). VAS 6558A/13A Operating manual V1.00 04/21 All rights reserved.
  • Page 6 The VAS 6558A/13A has been developed for vehicles from the Volkswagen group. Connecting the VAS 6558A/13A directly to HV-Modules from other manufacturers can therefore result in damage to the modules and / or the VAS 6558A/13A. CAUTION The VAS 6558A/13A may only be used within the measurement ranges stipulated in the technical data and descriptions in the operating manual.
  • Page 7 12. Use only as described in the manual. Use only manufacturer´s recommended attachments. 13. ALWAYS WEAR SAFETY GLASSES. Everyday eyeglasses only have impact resistant lenses, they are NOT safety glasses. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS VAS 6558A/13A Operating manual V1.00 04/21 All rights reserved.

  • Page 8: General Information

    The discharged state of the capacitor(s) is shown to the user by the PC-based software delivered by the VAS6558A. Das VAS 6558A/13A was designed for use in car-Shops / service stations or similar institutions. It’s determined for professional, trained personnel.

  • Page 9: Safety Notes

    General Information Safety Notes Please observe the safety instructions for the VAS 6558A/13A. You can find them after the contents section. Certificate of Calibration The manufacturer hereby declares (fig 1-1) that the device delivered with this operating manual does not require any calibration within the first 2 years after its delivery.
  • Page 10 AVL DiTEST ist nach ISO 9001 zertifiziert! AVL DiTEST is accredited according to ISO 9001! AVL DiTEST GmbH - Alte Poststrasse 156 - 8020 Graz - AUSTRIA Fig. 1-1 Certificate of initial calibration VAS 6558A/13A Operating manual V1.00 04/21 All rights reserved.

  • Page 11: Designated Use

    General Information Designated Use It’s only allowed to use the VAS 6558A/13A in that way, described in this manual. WARNING The Housing should only be opened by service personal. See Service information, Chap. 3.1. Regional Service partners). The product described has been developed, manufactured and checked according to the relevant safety standards.

  • Page 12: Components

    Components Components Adapter Fig. 2-1 VAS 6558A/13A Transport box Fig. 2-2 Transport box VAS 6558A/13A Operating manual V1.00 04/21 All rights reserved.

  • Page 13: Scope Of Delivery

    - Autarkic PC-Software - Manuals VAS 6910/5* VAG-Nr.: ASE 447 235 00 000 AVL-Nr.: BO7859 ● - CD containing - Autarkic PC-Software - Manuals * Delivered only as SW-update without hardware VAS 6558A/13A Operating manual V1.00 04/21 All rights reserved.

  • Page 14: Commissioning

    The newest program version and the actual installed version are shown. If a newer version is available please start the update process by clicking on the then enabled Start button. 3. Follow the instructions on the screen. Fig. 3-1 Firmware Update VAS 6558A/13A Operating manual V1.00 04/21 All rights reserved.

  • Page 15: Operation

    Operating Operation Preparation 1. Take the high-voltage measuring module VAS 6558A in operation (Unpacking-, start-up- and brief instructions, VAS 6558A, chap. „Set-up“). 2. If you are measuring at a VOLKSWAGEN e-Up! Take the VAS 6558A/13A into operation. (Unpacking-, start-up- and brief instructions).

  • Page 16: Measure Battery Voltage

    Fig. 4-2 DSS Manager e-Up – Measure battery 3. Click on voltage. Click on e-Up - measure battery voltage BL3 to measure a BL3 battery. Measure e-Up – Battery voltage Fig. 4-3 VAS 6558A/13A Operating manual V1.00 04/21 All rights reserved.
  • Page 17 WARNING Read and follow the safety instructions. 5. Follow the safety instructions carefully and click Next. Fig. 4-4 Safety instructions 6. Follow the instructions on the screen. Observe the safety instructions. VAS 6558A/13A Operating manual V1.00 04/21 All rights reserved.

  • Page 18: Discharging The Capacitor(S) (Battery-Independent)

    1. Start the software by clicking on: Note: The link is located in the Start menu under "Programs". Diagnostics│Charge capacitor. 2. Click on Figure 4-5 DSS Manager 3. Click Discharge capacitor. ▪ ▪ Figure 4-6 Menu VAS 6558A/13A Operating manual V1.00 04/21 All rights reserved.
  • Page 19 5. Select a test engineer and click Next. Figure 4-8 Selecting the test engineer 6. Press the test button to start the safety test. ▪ 7. Close the test probes briefly VAS 6558A/13A Operating manual V1.00 04/21 All rights reserved.
  • Page 20 9. Press and hold the test button to discharge the battery. The test button must remain pressed until discharging is complete. ▪ ▪ Figure 4-11 Discharge capacitor ▪ 10. When the process is complete, press Next to go to the results log. ▪ VAS 6558A/13A Operating manual V1.00 04/21 All rights reserved.
  • Page 21 Operating ▪ Figure 4-12 Discharging completed ▪ ▪ The capacitor was discharged and the results log is displayed. ▪ ▪ Figure 4-13 Results log VAS 6558A/13A Operating manual V1.00 04/21 All rights reserved.

  • Page 22: Discharging The Capacitor(S) (E-Up And E-Golf)

    Note: The link is located in the Start menu under "Programs". Diagnostics│Charge capacitor. 2. Click on Figure 4-14 DSS Manager 3. Click e-UP Discharge capacitor Discharge e-Golf capacitor. ▪ ▪ Figure 4-15 Safety instructions VAS 6558A/13A Operating manual V1.00 04/21 All rights reserved.
  • Page 23 5. Select a test engineer and click Next. Figure 4-17 Selecting the test engineer 6. Press the test button to start the safety test. ▪ 7. Close the test probes briefly. VAS 6558A/13A Operating manual V1.00 04/21 All rights reserved.
  • Page 24 Operating Figure 4-18 Safety test 8. Pull the plug of the HV-battery and connect the adapter VAS 6558A/13A. ▪ ▪ Figure 4-19 Adaption 9. Connect VAS 6558A to the C1-connectors of the adapter VAS 6558A/13A Figure 4-20 Connection 10. Press and hold the test button to discharge the capacitor. The test button must remain pressed until discharging is complete.
  • Page 25 ▪ ▪ Figure 4-22 Discharging completed ▪ ▪ The capacitor was discharged and the results log is displayed. ▪ ▪ Figure 4-23 Results log VAS 6558A/13A Operating manual V1.00 04/21 All rights reserved. 4-11...

  • Page 26: Voltage Compensation

    1. Start the software by clicking on: Note: The link is located in the Start menu under "Programs". Diagnostics│Charge capacitor. 2. Click on Figure 4-24 DSS Manager 3. Click Voltage compensation. ▪ ▪ Figure 4-25 Menu VAS 6558A/13A Operating manual V1.00 04/21 All rights reserved. 4-12...
  • Page 27 5. Select a test engineer and click Next. Figure 4-27 Select test engineer 6. Press the test button to start the safety test. ▪ 7. Close the test probes briefly. VAS 6558A/13A Operating manual V1.00 04/21 All rights reserved. 4-13...
  • Page 28 9. To charge, press the test button and keep it pressed until the process is finished. ▪ ▪ Figure 4-30 Voltage equalization ▪ 10. When charging is complete, release the test button. VAS 6558A/13A Operating manual V1.00 04/21 All rights reserved. 4-14...
  • Page 29 Figure 4-31 Charging finished 11. Click Next to go to the results log. ▪ ▪ Voltage compensation has been carried out and the results log is displayed. ▪ ▪ Figure 4-32 Results log VAS 6558A/13A Operating manual V1.00 04/21 All rights reserved. 4-15...

  • Page 30: Charging The Capacitor(S) (E-Up And E-Golf)

    Note: The link is located in the Start menu under "Programs". Diagnostics│Charge capacitor. 2. Click on Figure 4-33 DSS Manager 3. Click Charge e-Up capacitor Charge e-Golf capacitor. ▪ ▪ Figure 4-34 Menu VAS 6558A/13A Operating manual V1.00 04/21 All rights reserved. 4-16...
  • Page 31 5. Select a test engineer and click Next. Figure 4-36 Select test engineer 6. Press the test button to start the safety test. ▪ 7. Close the test probes briefly. VAS 6558A/13A Operating manual V1.00 04/21 All rights reserved. 4-17...
  • Page 32 8. Connect VAS 6558A to the C1-connectors of the adapter VAS 6558A/13A Figure 4-38 Connection 9. Pull the plug of the HV-battery and connect the adapter VAS 6558A/13A. Figure 4-39 Adaption VAS 6558A/13A Operating manual V1.00 04/21 All rights reserved.
  • Page 33 Operating Figure 4-40 Calculated charging voltages 10. To charge, press the test button and keep it pressed until the process is finished. ▪ ▪ Figure 4-41 Charge capacitor VAS 6558A/13A Operating manual V1.00 04/21 All rights reserved. 4-19...
  • Page 34 Figure 4-42 Charging finished 12. Click Next to go to the results log. ▪ ▪ Voltage compensation has been carried out and the results log is displayed. ▪ ▪ Figure 4-43 Results log VAS 6558A/13A Operating manual V1.00 04/21 All rights reserved. 4-20...

  • Page 35: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Maintenance DANGER Danger to life by electrical shock Maintenance is only allowed by service staff. Do not open the VAS 6558A/13A, because exposed parts can have dangerous voltages. VAS 6558A/13A Operating manual V1.00 04/21 All rights reserved.

  • Page 36: Maintenance And Care

    If the housing is dirty and you want to clean it, please use a lint-free, moist (not wet) cloth. CAUTION Remove all adapter cables. Be sure that no liquid is flowing into the housing. VAS 6558A/13A Operating manual V1.00 04/21 All rights reserved.

  • Page 37: Technical Data

    - IEC 61010-1 + IEC 61010-2-030 - VDE 0411-1 - UL 201 GARAGE EQUIPMENT External interfaces 4 x Banana sockets For connecting the VAS 6558A to the test adapter 1 x Connector VAS 6558A/13A. For connecting to the HV battery of VOLKSWAGEN e-Up! Disposal This product is a high-quality electrical and electronic device that must not be disposed of with household waste.

  • Page 38: Fault Report Fax

    Fax. Fax. 1. As to be entered / already entered on the tester (see Operating Manual) 2. For EU countries only Please provide additional information as requested on the following page. VAS 6558A/13A Operating manual V1.00 04/21 All rights reserved.
  • Page 39 Fault image or error message: Yes ❏ Is the fault reproducible? Yes ❏ Does the fault occur sporadically? What software versions are you running? Software: Please provide additional information as requested on the following page. VAS 6558A/13A Operating manual V1.00 04/21 All rights reserved.
  • Page 40 Does the fault report fax have any attachments? Yes ❏ Screenshot with error messages? We have read the service conditions for the replacement of components and we hereby accept these conditions. City Date Signature Stamp VAS 6558A/13A Operating manual V1.00 04/21 All rights reserved.

  • Page 41: Index

    Scope of delivery 2-2 Explanation of symbols i Technical data 7-1 Fault report fax 8-1 Transportbox 2-1 Firmware-Update 3-1 Troubleshooting 5-1 General Information 1-1 General Notes 1-1 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS iv VAS 6558A/13A Operating manual V3.00 04/21 All rights reserved...
  • Page 42 VAS 6558A/13A Operating manual V3.00 04/21 All rights reserved...
  • Page 43 Subject alteration. All rights reserved. Manufacturer: VOLKSWAGEN AG AVL DiTEST GmbH KD-WERKSTATTAUSRÜSTUNG Alte Poststrasse 156 D-38436 Wolfsburg 8020 Graz AUSTRIA Copyright Volkswagen AG 2021, AVL DiTEST 2021 All rights reserved. VAS 6558A/13A Operating manual V1.00 04/21 All rights reserved.

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